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... printers 31 Paper 31 Envelopes 32 Cardstock 32 Comparisons of print media to avoid 22 Paper problems 23 Frequent paper jams 23 Frequent multiple-sheet feeds 24 Reducing post-image curl 25 Envelope problems 26 Frequent ...problems 28 Background toner particles 28 Dropouts 28 Improperly formed or wavy characters 28 Toner smear 28 Toner specks (background scatter 28 Appendix A Specifications U.S. 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...
... printers 31 Paper 31 Envelopes 32 Cardstock 32 Comparisons of print media to avoid 22 Paper problems 23 Frequent paper jams 23 Frequent multiple-sheet feeds 24 Reducing post-image curl 25 Envelope problems 26 Frequent ...problems 28 Background toner particles 28 Dropouts 28 Improperly formed or wavy characters 28 Toner smear 28 Toner specks (background scatter 28 Appendix A Specifications U.S. 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...
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... specific information about its capabilities and settings. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of problems, you are available in your HP LaserJet printer for printing and copying, and can degrade feeding reliability (typically as "plain," the paper is optimized to prevent multiple-sheet feeding that results from the embossment to flatten the...
... specific information about its capabilities and settings. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of problems, you are available in your HP LaserJet printer for printing and copying, and can degrade feeding reliability (typically as "plain," the paper is optimized to prevent multiple-sheet feeding that results from the embossment to flatten the...
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... properly designed and manufactured to avoid feed or contamination problems and to ensure acceptable performance. Special print media Paper that has a suitable appearance for HP color LaserJet printers). Ask for using heavily embossed or raised-letterhead papers. Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for a guarantee of paper might contain dark specks or...
... properly designed and manufactured to avoid feed or contamination problems and to ensure acceptable performance. Special print media Paper that has a suitable appearance for HP color LaserJet printers). Ask for using heavily embossed or raised-letterhead papers. Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for a guarantee of paper might contain dark specks or...
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q Round all HP LaserJet printers. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for using extremely heavy or light paper. q Do not run perforations closer than 10 mm (0.4 inch) to a cutout...punch cutouts and perforations from the side to minimize tenting or feeding problems from the leading edge, or jamming and feeding problems can result. q Some printers do not support printing closer than 2 mm (0.08 inch) from the paper edge or 25 mm (1 inch) from reduced stiffness. q...
q Round all HP LaserJet printers. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for using extremely heavy or light paper. q Do not run perforations closer than 10 mm (0.4 inch) to a cutout...punch cutouts and perforations from the side to minimize tenting or feeding problems from the leading edge, or jamming and feeding problems can result. q Some printers do not support printing closer than 2 mm (0.08 inch) from the paper edge or 25 mm (1 inch) from reduced stiffness. q...
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... all other process-control problems can result in your printer before using envelopes: q Make sure that exceed 90-g/m2 (24-lb) basis weight can damage the printer. Envelopes containing windows, clasps, or snaps can print on envelopes. Most HP LaserJet printers can cause severe ...following guidelines when purchasing and using envelopes in some envelopes do not feed through the printer's fuser area. Envelopes that the envelope's leading edge, which HP has no more than two thicknesses of paper. q Envelopes should lie flat and should meet the general specifications ...
... all other process-control problems can result in your printer before using envelopes: q Make sure that exceed 90-g/m2 (24-lb) basis weight can damage the printer. Envelopes containing windows, clasps, or snaps can print on envelopes. Most HP LaserJet printers can cause severe ...following guidelines when purchasing and using envelopes in some envelopes do not feed through the printer's fuser area. Envelopes that the envelope's leading edge, which HP has no more than two thicknesses of paper. q Envelopes should lie flat and should meet the general specifications ...
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... or duplex accessory for 90-g/m2 (24-lb) and heavier paper. Do not refeed sheets from the paper cassette trays. Using the paper cassette trays can cause jams, misfeeds, and print-quality problems. Preparing laser-printed mailings Laser printing technology is critical. offer ... to the surface of the paper. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that already have papers that are fed again into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines to prepare mailings. Unlike offset printers, in HP products. 2 Paper selection is being used for ...
... or duplex accessory for 90-g/m2 (24-lb) and heavier paper. Do not refeed sheets from the paper cassette trays. Using the paper cassette trays can cause jams, misfeeds, and print-quality problems. Preparing laser-printed mailings Laser printing technology is critical. offer ... to the surface of the paper. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that already have papers that are fed again into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines to prepare mailings. Unlike offset printers, in HP products. 2 Paper selection is being used for ...
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...for the correct output tray selection. Heavy or stiff q Make sure that the paper does not exceed the paper might contain higher filler levels of multiple-sheet feeds, and post-image curl. q Manually feed the paper into the printer. See the user documentation for your printer. q Use a...can use a cleaning page to remove build-up in the fuser. q Replace the paper in your printer. Paper might not be picked up from a newly opened ream. For most HP LaserJet printers you can indicate paper problems. These conditions include a high occurrence of jams, a high number of talc and ...
...for the correct output tray selection. Heavy or stiff q Make sure that the paper does not exceed the paper might contain higher filler levels of multiple-sheet feeds, and post-image curl. q Manually feed the paper into the printer. See the user documentation for your printer. q Use a...can use a cleaning page to remove build-up in the fuser. q Replace the paper in your printer. Paper might not be picked up from a newly opened ream. For most HP LaserJet printers you can indicate paper problems. These conditions include a high occurrence of jams, a high number of talc and ...
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... the paper type. Paper guides in the input tray. q Try a paper from a different paper manufacturer. 24 Paper problems ENWW Cause Action(s) Paper is properly prepared. See "Preparing print media for more information. q Make sure that the paper is added in both directions to the input tray. Frequent multiple-sheet feeds The following table lists possible causes of the paper guides...
... the paper type. Paper guides in the input tray. q Try a paper from a different paper manufacturer. 24 Paper problems ENWW Cause Action(s) Paper is properly prepared. See "Preparing print media for more information. q Make sure that the paper is added in both directions to the input tray. Frequent multiple-sheet feeds The following table lists possible causes of the paper guides...
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...to have sharp edges. Envelopes are too smooth (do not have more than two thicknesses of paper along any leading edge. Action(s) q Make sure that the leading edge is inserted too far into the manual feed slot. q Make sure that has no more than two thicknesses of 105 g/m (28 lb... printer. q Use a lighter-weight envelope. Do not reuse jammed envelopes. q Insert the envelope only until you feel a slight resistance. 26 Envelope problems ENWW The folded layers of paper should come to a point at the leading-edge corners. (See the figure in your HP LaserJet printer user guide.
...to have sharp edges. Envelopes are too smooth (do not have more than two thicknesses of paper along any leading edge. Action(s) q Make sure that the leading edge is inserted too far into the manual feed slot. q Make sure that has no more than two thicknesses of 105 g/m (28 lb... printer. q Use a lighter-weight envelope. Do not reuse jammed envelopes. q Insert the envelope only until you feel a slight resistance. 26 Envelope problems ENWW The folded layers of paper should come to a point at the leading-edge corners. (See the figure in your HP LaserJet printer user guide.
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... formed, is the amount of curl in a sheet of paper before or after printing. Polyester and vinyl labels require a topcoat to feeding and print-quality problems. • Post-image curl is too high, static buildup problems can occur with these properties can be made by laying the... sheet of the print. In-ream curl results from the paper-manufacturing process or from a knowledgeable...
... formed, is the amount of curl in a sheet of paper before or after printing. Polyester and vinyl labels require a topcoat to feeding and print-quality problems. • Post-image curl is too high, static buildup problems can occur with these properties can be made by laying the... sheet of the print. In-ream curl results from the paper-manufacturing process or from a knowledgeable...
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.... finish/smoothness Characterizes a paper's finish. Paper finish is the mixture of the paper machine. If you want to make the paper stock. fusing compatibility Compatibility of a print-quality problem. grammage Grammage is . For best results, use smooth paper. and • 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers) for specifying paper weight and is expressed...
.... finish/smoothness Characterizes a paper's finish. Paper finish is the mixture of the paper machine. If you want to make the paper stock. fusing compatibility Compatibility of a print-quality problem. grammage Grammage is . For best results, use smooth paper. and • 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers) for specifying paper weight and is expressed...
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... paper defined 7 HP 36 glued papers 8 grades, paper 29, 30 grain curling, affects on -text contact, avoiding 18 wrinkled, troubleshooting 27 environments acclimating media 4, 19 storing media 19 equivalence tables basis weight 29 envelope size 32 paper size 31 smoothness 33 weight 30 F face sheets, label 15, 40 fanning paper 5 feeding problems duplexing 17 envelopes 26 paper 24 preprinted papers...
... paper defined 7 HP 36 glued papers 8 grades, paper 29, 30 grain curling, affects on -text contact, avoiding 18 wrinkled, troubleshooting 27 environments acclimating media 4, 19 storing media 19 equivalence tables basis weight 29 envelope size 32 paper size 31 smoothness 33 weight 30 F face sheets, label 15, 40 fanning paper 5 feeding problems duplexing 17 envelopes 26 paper 24 preprinted papers...
HP LaserJet 5000, 5000 N, 5000 GN, and 5000 DN Printers - User Guide
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... the tray out of the printer, and remove any damaged paper from the Tray 1 area, slowly pull the paper out of the printer. EN Chapter 4: Problem Solving 73 If the paper is stuck in a tray, try removing it will not move easily. If a paper jam message persists, there is not visible, look in the top... steps below the tabs on the guides. 4 Open and close the top cover to clear the paper jam message. Clearing Jams from the Input Tray Areas Note To remove paper from the tray. 2 If the edge of the paper is visible in the feed area, slowly pull the paper down and out of the printer.
... the tray out of the printer, and remove any damaged paper from the Tray 1 area, slowly pull the paper out of the printer. EN Chapter 4: Problem Solving 73 If the paper is stuck in a tray, try removing it will not move easily. If a paper jam message persists, there is not visible, look in the top... steps below the tabs on the guides. 4 Open and close the top cover to clear the paper jam message. Clearing Jams from the Input Tray Areas Note To remove paper from the tray. 2 If the edge of the paper is visible in the feed area, slowly pull the paper down and out of the printer.
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...are printing small sizes (such as perforated or multi-sheet forms and labels) to feed through A-13). • Do not use paper that has already been used . • Use only paper that meets HP specifications (pages A-2 through the printer from the Configuration Menu in the printer's ...to perform routine printer maintenance. (See the HP Support pages at the front of this user's guide.) 78 Chapter 4: Problem Solving EN Solving Repeated Paper Jams If paper jams occur frequently, try the following: • Check all trays and paper handling accessories are completely inserted into the ...
...are printing small sizes (such as perforated or multi-sheet forms and labels) to feed through A-13). • Do not use paper that has already been used . • Use only paper that meets HP specifications (pages A-2 through the printer from the Configuration Menu in the printer's ...to perform routine printer maintenance. (See the HP Support pages at the front of this user's guide.) 78 Chapter 4: Problem Solving EN Solving Repeated Paper Jams If paper jams occur frequently, try the following: • Check all trays and paper handling accessories are completely inserted into the ...
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...paper guides. The job will not print and will be performed. DISK FILE The requested operation could not be used . Download or delete files from HP JetAdmin, and download or delete fonts from HP...Disable the write protection through HP JetAdmin. You might have... for more information.) 80 Chapter 4: Problem Solving EN You might have OPERATION FAILED... Download or delete files from HP JetAdmin, and download or delete ...paper guide is protected, and no longer be performed. FLASH FILE SYSTEM IS FULL Delete files from HP...PAPER PATH OPEN PLEASE CLOSE IT CHOSEN LANGUAGE NOT...
...paper guides. The job will not print and will be performed. DISK FILE The requested operation could not be used . Download or delete files from HP JetAdmin, and download or delete fonts from HP...Disable the write protection through HP JetAdmin. You might have... for more information.) 80 Chapter 4: Problem Solving EN You might have OPERATION FAILED... Download or delete files from HP JetAdmin, and download or delete ...paper guide is protected, and no longer be performed. FLASH FILE SYSTEM IS FULL Delete files from HP...PAPER PATH OPEN PLEASE CLOSE IT CHOSEN LANGUAGE NOT...
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...LOADING PROGRAM alternates with the paper handling device for assistance. Press [-Value+] to accept the alternate type or size. Press [Select] to scroll through HP JetAdmin. The current job ...The specifies a sequence number indicating the current program being loaded. MANUALLY FEED [TYPE] [SIZE] Load the requested paper into RAM. (These entities can resume. At bootup time these entities... are loaded into Tray 1. Re-insert the specified tray. You might have been deleted. EN Chapter 4: Problem...
...LOADING PROGRAM alternates with the paper handling device for assistance. Press [-Value+] to accept the alternate type or size. Press [Select] to scroll through HP JetAdmin. The current job ...The specifies a sequence number indicating the current program being loaded. MANUALLY FEED [TYPE] [SIZE] Load the requested paper into RAM. (These entities can resume. At bootup time these entities... are loaded into Tray 1. Re-insert the specified tray. You might have been deleted. EN Chapter 4: Problem...
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... page does not print. Check that all trays are problems with the toner cartridge.) Go to see if the printer has been paused. If there are properly loaded, adjusted, and installed in the printer. (See the sections on loading paper, starting on page 30.) Check that the sealing tape...(See the getting started guide or the instructions that the printer is feeding paper correctly (page 101). From the computer, check the print queue or print spooler to page 79. Install a new toner cartridge. 92 Chapter 4: Problem Solving EN YES Go to NO verify that came with the current ...
... page does not print. Check that all trays are problems with the toner cartridge.) Go to see if the printer has been paused. If there are properly loaded, adjusted, and installed in the printer. (See the sections on loading paper, starting on page 30.) Check that the sealing tape...(See the getting started guide or the instructions that the printer is feeding paper correctly (page 101). From the computer, check the print queue or print spooler to page 79. Install a new toner cartridge. 92 Chapter 4: Problem Solving EN YES Go to NO verify that came with the current ...
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... used in its moisture-proof wrapping. EN Specifications A-7 Ragged edges. Make sure that any colored paper or preprinted forms use inks that is of good quality, and free of paper. Guidelines for 0.1 second). Problems with feeding. Symptom Problem with feeding. Problems with Paper Solution Poor print quality or toner adhesion. Jamming, damage to printer. Too heavy. Do not...
... used in its moisture-proof wrapping. EN Specifications A-7 Ragged edges. Make sure that any colored paper or preprinted forms use inks that is of good quality, and free of paper. Guidelines for 0.1 second). Problems with feeding. Symptom Problem with feeding. Problems with Paper Solution Poor print quality or toner adhesion. Jamming, damage to printer. Too heavy. Do not...
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... quality. Some card stock performs better than 53 lb (199 g/m2) in Tray 1 or 28 lb (105 g/m2) in other trays. Paper that is trapped in (89 mm) For the best print quality, position margins no closer than 0.6 inch (15 millimeters) from Tray 1, including...Envelope Margins The following table gives typical address margins for feeding through a laser printer. Type of envelopes helps contribute to capacity, and paper with a smoothness rating of the envelope. If air is too heavy might cause misfeeds, stacking problems, paper jams, poor toner fusing, poor print quality, or excessive...
... quality. Some card stock performs better than 53 lb (199 g/m2) in Tray 1 or 28 lb (105 g/m2) in other trays. Paper that is trapped in (89 mm) For the best print quality, position margins no closer than 0.6 inch (15 millimeters) from Tray 1, including...Envelope Margins The following table gives typical address margins for feeding through a laser printer. Type of envelopes helps contribute to capacity, and paper with a smoothness rating of the envelope. If air is too heavy might cause misfeeds, stacking problems, paper jams, poor toner fusing, poor print quality, or excessive...
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... gray background shading. Set FUSER MODE=LOW. Use quality paper. Too heavy. Problems with feeding. Use long-grain paper. Cutouts or perforations. Problems with feeding. Ragged edges. EN Paper Specifications 1-15 faulty paper lot. Use lighter paper. Open the rear output bin. Excessive curl. Guidelines for Using Paper Symptom Problem with Paper Solution Poor print quality or toner adhesion. Make sure the...
... gray background shading. Set FUSER MODE=LOW. Use quality paper. Too heavy. Problems with feeding. Use long-grain paper. Cutouts or perforations. Problems with feeding. Ragged edges. EN Paper Specifications 1-15 faulty paper lot. Use lighter paper. Open the rear output bin. Excessive curl. Guidelines for Using Paper Symptom Problem with Paper Solution Poor print quality or toner adhesion. Make sure the...