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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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...poor-quality print media. For more information about these terms, see the documentation that are unfamiliar to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that information. This manual provides guidelines for use with your printer or MFP supports, see the...of excellent print quality. The standards discussed 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. When HP LaserJet printers are available to paper that is being scanned, copied, or ...
...poor-quality print media. For more information about these terms, see the documentation that are unfamiliar to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that information. This manual provides guidelines for use with your printer or MFP supports, see the...of excellent print quality. The standards discussed 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. When HP LaserJet printers are available to paper that is being scanned, copied, or ...
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...sections further explain the possible causes of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media is stored? 3 Troubleshooting Print-quality and media-handling problems usually result from print media that does not meet the specifications that are described in the printer ...outlined in this guide, or print media that are described in this document? (See "Types of print media to print-media problems. Troubleshooting checklist Ask the following aspects of and solutions to avoid" on page 22 and "Guidelines for using the printing procedures that has been stored...
...sections further explain the possible causes of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media is stored? 3 Troubleshooting Print-quality and media-handling problems usually result from print media that does not meet the specifications that are described in the printer ...outlined in this guide, or print media that are described in this document? (See "Types of print media to print-media problems. Troubleshooting checklist Ask the following aspects of and solutions to avoid" on page 22 and "Guidelines for using the printing procedures that has been stored...
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...troubleshooting section for further troubleshooting information, perform the maintenance procedures that are recommended in your printer user guide, or see "Envelope construction" on page 11.) q Envelopes of a basis weight less than 60 2 g/m (16 lb) or greater than 105 g/m2 (28 lb). These materials can affect the performance of your HP LaserJet... sheet of paper to determine if the problem is 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,...
...troubleshooting section for further troubleshooting information, perform the maintenance procedures that are recommended in your printer user guide, or see "Envelope construction" on page 11.) q Envelopes of a basis weight less than 60 2 g/m (16 lb) or greater than 105 g/m2 (28 lb). These materials can affect the performance of your HP LaserJet... sheet of paper to determine if the problem is 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,...
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... conditions include a high occurrence of jams, a high number of cause poor print alignment, misstacking, paper. For most HP LaserJet printers you can q Change the paper type or try another ream of multiple-sheet feeds, and post-image curl....user paper path or be able to the paper fibers, they can damage the printer. improper fit in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. See the user documentation for your printer. q Perform the printer cleaning procedures that all ...paper" on page 9. set incorrectly q Make sure that are set correctly. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 23
... conditions include a high occurrence of jams, a high number of cause poor print alignment, misstacking, paper. For most HP LaserJet printers you can q Change the paper type or try another ream of multiple-sheet feeds, and post-image curl....user paper path or be able to the paper fibers, they can damage the printer. improper fit in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. See the user documentation for your printer. q Perform the printer cleaning procedures that all ...paper" on page 9. set incorrectly q Make sure that are set correctly. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 23
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...media" on page 19.) q On HP color LaserJet printers, reduce toner coverage by using dither patterns rather than solid fill. Generally, the higher the moisture content of the paper. q You might need to acclimate the paper to your printer. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 25 Fuser mode is being used. q... sheet can develop a curvature that can affect the curl of the paper, the greater the curl. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of post-image curl. In the papermaking process, stresses that is subjected to the heat and pressure of the ...
...media" on page 19.) q On HP color LaserJet printers, reduce toner coverage by using dither patterns rather than solid fill. Generally, the higher the moisture content of the paper. q You might need to acclimate the paper to your printer. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 25 Fuser mode is being used. q... sheet can develop a curvature that can affect the curl of the paper, the greater the curl. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of post-image curl. In the papermaking process, stresses that is subjected to the heat and pressure of the ...
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.... Low-weight/low-strength paper used in envelopes after printing usually are better constructed. See "Envelope construction" on page 11 for use" on page 4.) Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 27 High moisture content. Action(s) q Avoid printing over seams or other multiple-layer areas. q Try different envelopes that came with your environment in heat and...
.... Low-weight/low-strength paper used in envelopes after printing usually are better constructed. See "Envelope construction" on page 11 for use" on page 4.) Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 27 High moisture content. Action(s) q Avoid printing over seams or other multiple-layer areas. q Try different envelopes that came with your environment in heat and...
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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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...accuracy specifications 10 A-series papers 39 cardstock 32 envelopes 12, 32 paper, standard 31 smeared toner, troubleshooting 28 smoothness defined 41, 42 equivalence tables 33 soft gloss laser paper, hp 36 sorting mailings 18 specialty papers 8, 9 stamps, precanceled 18 standard sizes card stock 32 envelopes ... 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 ...
...accuracy specifications 10 A-series papers 39 cardstock 32 envelopes 12, 32 paper, standard 31 smeared toner, troubleshooting 28 smoothness defined 41, 42 equivalence tables 33 soft gloss laser paper, hp 36 sorting mailings 18 specialty papers 8, 9 stamps, precanceled 18 standard sizes card stock 32 envelopes ... 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 ...
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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 -
... 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 -
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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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... English: For U.K., call (1) (800) 524-3388 and ask for representative #51 to offer! Along with other members is available on HP products. and Canada: Phone: (1) (970) 339-7009 Fax: (1) (970) 330-7655 Mail: Hewlett-Packard Co. To subscribe to... HP Support has to subscribe. (CompuServe is available in the U.K., France, Belgium, Switzerland, Germany, and Austria.) Obtaining Software Utilities and Electronic Information for U.S. P.O. HP Direct Ordering for representative #1118 to HP printer drivers, updated HP printer software, product information, and troubleshooting hints...
... English: For U.K., call (1) (800) 524-3388 and ask for representative #51 to offer! Along with other members is available on HP products. and Canada: Phone: (1) (970) 339-7009 Fax: (1) (970) 330-7655 Mail: Hewlett-Packard Co. To subscribe to... HP Support has to subscribe. (CompuServe is available in the U.K., France, Belgium, Switzerland, Germany, and Austria.) Obtaining Software Utilities and Electronic Information for U.S. P.O. HP Direct Ordering for representative #1118 to HP printer drivers, updated HP printer software, product information, and troubleshooting hints...
HP LaserJet 5000, 5000 N, 5000 GN, and 5000 DN Printers - User Guide
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HP FIRST: HP FIRST Fax will be sent to three documents per call. Call from any touch-tone phone and request up to the fax of U.K.) (31) (20) ...-11319 China (86) (10) 6505-5280 Portugal (351) (1) 0505-313342 Denmark (45) 8001-0453 Philippines (65) 291-7951 English (outside of your HP product. HP Support (Continued) HP Service Agreements: Call (1) (800) 446-0522 (U.S.) or (1) (800) 268-1221 (Canada). These documents will deliver detailed troubleshooting information on common software and troubleshooting tips for your choice.
HP FIRST: HP FIRST Fax will be sent to three documents per call. Call from any touch-tone phone and request up to the fax of U.K.) (31) (20) ...-11319 China (86) (10) 6505-5280 Portugal (351) (1) 0505-313342 Denmark (45) 8001-0453 Philippines (65) 291-7951 English (outside of your HP product. HP Support (Continued) HP Service Agreements: Call (1) (800) 446-0522 (U.S.) or (1) (800) 268-1221 (Canada). These documents will deliver detailed troubleshooting information on common software and troubleshooting tips for your choice.
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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Many of the highest quality. If print jobs do if a message persists. Use the flowchart in this section to troubleshoot and solve the output quality problem. EN Chapter 4: Problem Solving 71 Some messages tell the printer's current status, such as lines, specks,..., or require further action or description. This section lists these messages are self-explanatory. 4 Problem Solving Overview This chapter will help you to troubleshoot and solve printer problems. Clear paper jams: Occasionally, paper can appear on the page, or paper is wrinkled or curled, use this section ...
Many of the highest quality. If print jobs do if a message persists. Use the flowchart in this section to troubleshoot and solve the output quality problem. EN Chapter 4: Problem Solving 71 Some messages tell the printer's current status, such as lines, specks,..., or require further action or description. This section lists these messages are self-explanatory. 4 Problem Solving Overview This chapter will help you to troubleshoot and solve printer problems. Clear paper jams: Occasionally, paper can appear on the page, or paper is wrinkled or curled, use this section ...
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... Creases EN Chapter 4: Problem Solving 89 Note The examples below to determine which output quality problem you are experiencing, then see the following table to troubleshoot the problem.
... Creases EN Chapter 4: Problem Solving 89 Note The examples below to determine which output quality problem you are experiencing, then see the following table to troubleshoot the problem.
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... Print or 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 control panel (page B-6). 1 1 1 4. Make sure paper is off in the software and in the...cartridge. (See instructions with the toner cartridge.) 15. After trying all the steps suggested above, contact an HP-authorized service or support provider. (See the HP Support pages at the front of the printer (page 67) or use the printer's cleaning page (page 69). ...
... Print or 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 control panel (page B-6). 1 1 1 4. Make sure paper is off in the software and in the...cartridge. (See instructions with the toner cartridge.) 15. After trying all the steps suggested above, contact an HP-authorized service or support provider. (See the HP Support pages at the front of the printer (page 67) or use the printer's cleaning page (page 69). ...