HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
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...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 envelopes 27 Wrinkling 27 Print-quality problems 28 Background... 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 Frequent multiple-sheet feeds 24 Reducing post-image curl 25 Envelope problems 26 Frequent envelope jams 26 Gray ...
...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 envelopes 27 Wrinkling 27 Print-quality problems 28 Background... 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 Frequent multiple-sheet feeds 24 Reducing post-image curl 25 Envelope problems 26 Frequent envelope jams 26 Gray ...
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... that is greater than 60-lb cover, or 90-lb index). Glossy paper Glossy paper is a coated paper that is less stiff in your printer might help to avoid feed problems, because the paper is manufactured with your HP LaserJet printer for using the straightest paper path in the short-grain direction. Also, using media 7 Please see the support...
... that is greater than 60-lb cover, or 90-lb index). Glossy paper Glossy paper is a coated paper that is less stiff in your printer might help to avoid feed problems, because the paper is manufactured with your HP LaserJet printer for using the straightest paper path in the short-grain direction. Also, using media 7 Please see the support...
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..., be careful not to change the paper's electrical or handling properties. Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for using paper" on HP LaserJet printers and has found that has a suitable appearance for HP color LaserJet printers). Hewlett-Packard has tested a ...a guarantee of the paper, and do not use many different inks, materials, tools, and techniques, HP recommends that you make sure your converter or supplier knows that will be properly designed and manufactured to avoid feed or contamination problems and to avoid wear...
..., be careful not to change the paper's electrical or handling properties. Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for using paper" on HP LaserJet printers and has found that has a suitable appearance for HP color LaserJet printers). Hewlett-Packard has tested a ...a guarantee of the paper, and do not use many different inks, materials, tools, and techniques, HP recommends that you make sure your converter or supplier knows that will be properly designed and manufactured to avoid feed or contamination problems and to avoid wear...
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...HP LaserJet printers. q All cuts should be printed. The paper should be clean (no burrs) and free of labels, peeling. q Ensure that die-cutting of the following table summarizes the guidelines that edge trimmings will not scratch the photosensitive drum, punch cutouts and perforations from the leading edge, or jamming and feeding problems... can result. Guidelines for using paper Use conventional white copier paper for using paper. See the support documentation that came with a knowledgeable vendor...
...HP LaserJet printers. q All cuts should be printed. The paper should be clean (no burrs) and free of labels, peeling. q Ensure that die-cutting of the following table summarizes the guidelines that edge trimmings will not scratch the photosensitive drum, punch cutouts and perforations from the leading edge, or jamming and feeding problems... can result. Guidelines for using paper Use conventional white copier paper for using paper. See the support documentation that came with a knowledgeable vendor...
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...input method you with your printer before using the manual feed feature, an optional envelope tray, an optional envelope feeder, or another tray. However, inconsistencies in folds or other process-control problems can meet all other variables over which enters the printer ...have baggy construction; Purchase envelopes that have encapsulated adhesives that your HP LaserJet printer. q Avoid using envelopes: q Make sure that the envelope's leading edge, which HP has no more than two thicknesses of paper. they will not scorch, melt, offset, or release undesirable emissions...
...input method you with your printer before using the manual feed feature, an optional envelope tray, an optional envelope feeder, or another tray. However, inconsistencies in folds or other process-control problems can meet all other variables over which enters the printer ...have baggy construction; Purchase envelopes that have encapsulated adhesives that your HP LaserJet printer. q Avoid using envelopes: q Make sure that the envelope's leading edge, which HP has no more than two thicknesses of paper. they will not scorch, melt, offset, or release undesirable emissions...
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...Several manufacturers have papers that is designed especially for the paper used by more and more information.) Hewlett-Packard recommends manually refeeding sheets only through the manual feed slot, the ...an HP LaserJet printer that are required for duplex printing. offer advantages in HP products. 2 Paper selection is being used for using media 17 Because of this difference, HP recommends...the paper cassette trays can cause jams, misfeeds, and print-quality problems. Preparing laser-printed mailings Laser printing technology is critical. Do not refeed sheets from the paper cassette...
...Several manufacturers have papers that is designed especially for the paper used by more and more information.) Hewlett-Packard recommends manually refeeding sheets only through the manual feed slot, the ...an HP LaserJet printer that are required for duplex printing. offer advantages in HP products. 2 Paper selection is being used for using media 17 Because of this difference, HP recommends...the paper cassette trays can cause jams, misfeeds, and print-quality problems. Preparing laser-printed mailings Laser printing technology is critical. Do not refeed sheets from the paper cassette...
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... in the paper path and cause frequent paper jams. q Try a different paper brand. q Change the paper type or manually feed the paper into the printer. Paper might not be able to specification. Cause Action(s) Paper is too dry or too moist. q Use a lighter-weight paper. See the user documentation for your printer. For most HP LaserJet printers you can indicate paper problems. These...
... in the paper path and cause frequent paper jams. q Try a different paper brand. q Change the paper type or manually feed the paper into the printer. Paper might not be able to specification. Cause Action(s) Paper is too dry or too moist. q Use a lighter-weight paper. See the user documentation for your printer. For most HP LaserJet printers you can indicate paper problems. These...
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... at the edges (edgeweld). q Change the paper type. q Change the paper type. Cause Action(s) Paper is properly prepared. q Change the paper type. q Make sure that all of dull cutting blades during the manufacturing process. Surfaces q Change the paper type. q Try a paper from a different paper manufacturer. 24 Paper problems ENWW Frequent multiple-sheet feeds The following table lists possible causes of...
... at the edges (edgeweld). q Change the paper type. q Change the paper type. Cause Action(s) Paper is properly prepared. q Change the paper type. q Make sure that all of dull cutting blades during the manufacturing process. Surfaces q Change the paper type. q Try a paper from a different paper manufacturer. 24 Paper problems ENWW Frequent multiple-sheet feeds The following table lists possible causes of...
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...the envelope's leading edge, which enters the printer first, is inserted too far into the manual feed slot. q Insert the envelope only until you feel a slight resistance. 26 Envelope problems ENWW Envelopes are not creased sufficiently to a different type of envelope. Stiff or heavy envelopes cannot... and misadjusting its guides are the most direct (straight-through) paper path. Doing so can indicate problems with the side of paper should come to a point at the leading-edge corners. (See the figure in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. Envelopes are wrinkled, bent, or curled....
...the envelope's leading edge, which enters the printer first, is inserted too far into the manual feed slot. q Insert the envelope only until you feel a slight resistance. 26 Envelope problems ENWW Envelopes are not creased sufficiently to a different type of envelope. Stiff or heavy envelopes cannot... and misadjusting its guides are the most direct (straight-through) paper path. Doing so can indicate problems with the side of paper should come to a point at the leading-edge corners. (See the figure in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. Envelopes are wrinkled, bent, or curled....
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...dry conditions. density Relative darkness of the paper the preferred side on a sheet of manufacturing paper result in a sheet of the corners. Good process control by a machine in a sheet of paper. There are exposed to feeding and print-quality problems. • Post-image curl is the... amount of curl in a predefined pattern. In-ream curl results from the paper-manufacturing process or from a knowledgeable supplier who is ...
...dry conditions. density Relative darkness of the paper the preferred side on a sheet of manufacturing paper result in a sheet of the corners. Good process control by a machine in a sheet of paper. There are exposed to feeding and print-quality problems. • Post-image curl is the... amount of curl in a predefined pattern. In-ream curl results from the paper-manufacturing process or from a knowledgeable supplier who is ...
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...HP LaserJet printer. furnish (composition) Composition (furnish) is the mixture of paper fibers in grams per square meter. grain The orientation of various materials, such as fiber, filler, sizing materials, and other methods can be found in the grain direction. For heavier-weight papers (greater than a chemical process. gray background Paper... printing and misfeeding can be corrected by using air-leak methods. Groundwood papers are stiffer in "Comparisons of a print-quality problem. however, misfeeding or jamming can wrinkle. Equivalent values for the specified ...
...HP LaserJet printer. furnish (composition) Composition (furnish) is the mixture of paper fibers in grams per square meter. grain The orientation of various materials, such as fiber, filler, sizing materials, and other methods can be found in the grain direction. For heavier-weight papers (greater than a chemical process. gray background Paper... printing and misfeeding can be corrected by using air-leak methods. Groundwood papers are stiffer in "Comparisons of a print-quality problem. however, misfeeding or jamming can wrinkle. Equivalent values for the specified ...
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... paper 5 feeding problems duplexing 17 envelopes 26 paper 24 preprinted papers 8 felt side, defined 40 fillers 4, 23 film, transparency. See transparencies finish, defined 41 finishing precision, defined 41 flimsy paper, troubleshooting 23 flyers, papers for 36 folders, vinyl 6, 19 forms multipart, avoiding 22 preprinted, 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...
... paper 5 feeding problems duplexing 17 envelopes 26 paper 24 preprinted papers 8 felt side, defined 40 fillers 4, 23 film, transparency. See transparencies finish, defined 41 finishing precision, defined 41 flimsy paper, troubleshooting 23 flyers, papers for 36 folders, vinyl 6, 19 forms multipart, avoiding 22 preprinted, 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...
HP LaserJet 6L Printer - User Manual
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...1 Set Up Introduction 1-1 Identifying Your Printer's Parts 1-1 Installing the HP LaserJet Toner Cartridge 1-2 Connecting Your Printer's Cable and Cord 1-3 Attaching the Label to the Printer 1-4 Loading Paper into the Printer 1-5 Printer Software Information 1-6 Minimum System Requirements 1-6 ...Additional Tips for Transparencies 3-7 Additional Tips for Printing Labels 3-7 Managing HP LaserJet Toner Cartridges 3-8 4 Troubleshooting Solving Common Problems 4-1 Printing a Self-Test Page 4-1 Clearing Paper Jams 4-2 Paper Will Not Feed 4-3 Cleaning Your Printer 4-4 EN Contents-1
...1 Set Up Introduction 1-1 Identifying Your Printer's Parts 1-1 Installing the HP LaserJet Toner Cartridge 1-2 Connecting Your Printer's Cable and Cord 1-3 Attaching the Label to the Printer 1-4 Loading Paper into the Printer 1-5 Printer Software Information 1-6 Minimum System Requirements 1-6 ...Additional Tips for Transparencies 3-7 Additional Tips for Printing Labels 3-7 Managing HP LaserJet Toner Cartridges 3-8 4 Troubleshooting Solving Common Problems 4-1 Printing a Self-Test Page 4-1 Clearing Paper Jams 4-2 Paper Will Not Feed 4-3 Cleaning Your Printer 4-4 EN Contents-1
HP LaserJet 6L Printer - User Manual
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... the both remain on steadily and the Ready light is in Manual Feed mode. All lights are on . Install the toner cartridge. Data light and Ready light Unprinted data is indicating an internal problem. Printer is in SleepMode or power has been disconnected. slower than ...70 ns. printer. Data light is open. Printer has a paper jam. If you wish to print, press and release the Front Panel...
... the both remain on steadily and the Ready light is in Manual Feed mode. All lights are on . Install the toner cartridge. Data light and Ready light Unprinted data is indicating an internal problem. Printer is in SleepMode or power has been disconnected. slower than ...70 ns. printer. Data light is open. Printer has a paper jam. If you wish to print, press and release the Front Panel...
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.... To minimize these problems, you normally would. In addition, the print quality may notice a difference in your printer if necessary. Printing Tasks Your HP LaserJet 6L printer's capabilities include duplex printing, pausing between pages. • Make certain that the sheet's leading edge is down, as getting the sheet to feed into the Paper Input Bin or...
.... To minimize these problems, you normally would. In addition, the print quality may notice a difference in your printer if necessary. Printing Tasks Your HP LaserJet 6L printer's capabilities include duplex printing, pausing between pages. • Make certain that the sheet's leading edge is down, as getting the sheet to feed into the Paper Input Bin or...
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... 4-9 duplex printing 3-5 SEE duplexing duplexing 3-5 avoiding curls 3-5 multiple paper feeds 3-5 paper jams 3-5 tips 3-5 EN duty cycle B-1 E EconoMode 3-8 energy consumption...problems 4-10 guides, paper 1-5 H hardware error 4-5 hardware requirements SEE system requirements help SEE online help help files, selecting 1-8 HP Customer Information Center A-3 HP Direct Ordering A-3 HP LaserJet Paper, ordering A-3 HP LaserJet Printer Cable ordering A-3 HP LaserJet toner cartridge SEE toner cartridge HP media ordering A-3 using 3-7 HP Multipurpose Paper ordering A-3 HP paper specification guide A-3 HP...
... 4-9 duplex printing 3-5 SEE duplexing duplexing 3-5 avoiding curls 3-5 multiple paper feeds 3-5 paper jams 3-5 tips 3-5 EN duty cycle B-1 E EconoMode 3-8 energy consumption...problems 4-10 guides, paper 1-5 H hardware error 4-5 hardware requirements SEE system requirements help SEE online help help files, selecting 1-8 HP Customer Information Center A-3 HP Direct Ordering A-3 HP LaserJet Paper, ordering A-3 HP LaserJet Printer Cable ordering A-3 HP LaserJet toner cartridge SEE toner cartridge HP media ordering A-3 using 3-7 HP Multipurpose Paper ordering A-3 HP paper specification guide A-3 HP...
Service Manual
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... Functional Overview 5 - 5 Functional 5 Overview For a detailed explanation of paper movement, and the interaction of photosensors and solenoid with the other print processes. Refer to the section "Paper Feed System," later in this chapter. +12 V Shutoff Switch The 12 volt.... Paper Motion Monitoring and Control The DC Controller PCA controls paper motion by continuously monitoring the various paper sensors and coordinating the timing with the paper movement process, refer to "Image Formation System," later in this chapter for troubleshooting printer problems because...
... Functional Overview 5 - 5 Functional 5 Overview For a detailed explanation of paper movement, and the interaction of photosensors and solenoid with the other print processes. Refer to the section "Paper Feed System," later in this chapter. +12 V Shutoff Switch The 12 volt.... Paper Motion Monitoring and Control The DC Controller PCA controls paper motion by continuously monitoring the various paper sensors and coordinating the timing with the paper movement process, refer to "Image Formation System," later in this chapter for troubleshooting printer problems because...
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Pop one hand with the roller-side down. Failure to do so will cause paper feed problems. Removal and Replacement 6 - 41 Removal and 6 Replacement Figure 6-37 6 Turn the Feed Assembly over and place it in their slots on the other side and the feed roller should fall into your hand (Figure 6-37). Feed Assembly Removal (3 of 3) To reinstall Before securing the screw, ensure the tabs on the Feed Assembly are positioned in one of the tabs on the Paper Feed Frame (Figure 6-35, callout 2).
Pop one hand with the roller-side down. Failure to do so will cause paper feed problems. Removal and Replacement 6 - 41 Removal and 6 Replacement Figure 6-37 6 Turn the Feed Assembly over and place it in their slots on the other side and the feed roller should fall into your hand (Figure 6-37). Feed Assembly Removal (3 of 3) To reinstall Before securing the screw, ensure the tabs on the Feed Assembly are positioned in one of the tabs on the Paper Feed Frame (Figure 6-35, callout 2).
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...1-3 paper capacities 1-3 paper curl 7-26 paper feed system clutches and sensors 5-17 described 5-15 paper path 5-16, 7-5 paper jam DC controller 5-18 messages 7-7 toner 4-8 paper jam detection described 5-18 paper motion, control 5-5 paper motion, monitoring 5-5 paper path components 7-5 location 5-16 troubleshooting 7-27 paper sensors... 5-4 preliminary troubleshooting 7-3 print environment settings, PJL 5-11 print quality cleaning printer 4-6 transfer roller 4-7 print quality problems 7-14 all blank pages 7-18 background scatter 7-16 black page 7-16 blank page 7-18 character voids 7-16 dropouts...
...1-3 paper capacities 1-3 paper curl 7-26 paper feed system clutches and sensors 5-17 described 5-15 paper path 5-16, 7-5 paper jam DC controller 5-18 messages 7-7 toner 4-8 paper jam detection described 5-18 paper motion, control 5-5 paper motion, monitoring 5-5 paper path components 7-5 location 5-16 troubleshooting 7-27 paper sensors... 5-4 preliminary troubleshooting 7-3 print environment settings, PJL 5-11 print quality cleaning printer 4-6 transfer roller 4-7 print quality problems 7-14 all blank pages 7-18 background scatter 7-16 black page 7-16 blank page 7-18 character voids 7-16 dropouts...
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...8-5 weight 7-13 toner cartridge microswitch, SW101 5-5 toner safety B-3 tools required 6-4 top assemblies feed assembly 6-39 kick plate 6-35 laser/scanner assembly 6-24 paper feed frame 6-30 pickup roller assembly 6-27 separation pad 6-37 solenoid 6-25 transfer roller 6-34 ...transferring process 5-14 troubleshooting 7-1 to 7-32 drum rotation 7-23 high-voltage power supply check 7-24 image defects 7-28 image formation 7-13 LEDs 7-7 paper curl 7-26 paper path 7-27 print quality problems...
...8-5 weight 7-13 toner cartridge microswitch, SW101 5-5 toner safety B-3 tools required 6-4 top assemblies feed assembly 6-39 kick plate 6-35 laser/scanner assembly 6-24 paper feed frame 6-30 pickup roller assembly 6-27 separation pad 6-37 solenoid 6-25 transfer roller 6-34 ...transferring process 5-14 troubleshooting 7-1 to 7-32 drum rotation 7-23 high-voltage power supply check 7-24 image defects 7-28 image formation 7-13 LEDs 7-7 paper curl 7-26 paper path 7-27 print quality problems...