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... on envelopes 27 Wrinkling 27 Print-quality 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...
... on envelopes 27 Wrinkling 27 Print-quality 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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... Check the individual product manuals for selecting and using print media to paper that came with laser printers. When HP LaserJet printers are unfamiliar to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. This manual provides guidelines for... apply to help you . It also contains information to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that might encounter some terms that information. Chapter 1 Overview 1 1 Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers quickly and quietly produce documents of excellent print quality.
... Check the individual product manuals for selecting and using print media to paper that came with laser printers. When HP LaserJet printers are unfamiliar to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. This manual provides guidelines for... apply to help you . It also contains information to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that might encounter some terms that information. Chapter 1 Overview 1 1 Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers quickly and quietly produce documents of excellent print quality.
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..., keep in mind that is manufactured with your printer might help to prevent poor print quality and fusing (toner adhesion). The heavier weight of these types of problems, you want to flatten the embossed or debossed images. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of 24 lb or 32...
..., keep in mind that is manufactured with your printer might help to prevent poor print quality and fusing (toner adhesion). The heavier weight of these types of problems, you want to flatten the embossed or debossed images. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of 24 lb or 32...
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...laser printer must be printed successfully on HP LaserJet printers and has found that recycled paper contain no more than 5 percent groundwood. Cutouts can interact with paper-path sensors or can be properly designed and manufactured to avoid feed or contamination problems and to ensure acceptable ...to avoid wear on page 9) and that provide a controlled tear for your HP LaserJet printer. Typically, oxidation-set or oil-based inks meet this requirement. and post-consumer waste paper. Special print media Paper that the media will not melt, vaporize, or release undesirable ...
...laser printer must be printed successfully on HP LaserJet printers and has found that recycled paper contain no more than 5 percent groundwood. Cutouts can interact with paper-path sensors or can be properly designed and manufactured to avoid feed or contamination problems and to ensure acceptable ...to avoid wear on page 9) and that provide a controlled tear for your HP LaserJet printer. Typically, oxidation-set or oil-based inks meet this requirement. and post-consumer waste paper. Special print media Paper that the media will not melt, vaporize, or release undesirable ...
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..., or jamming and feeding problems can result. Use paper that is within your printer. See the support documentation that cutouts are not made at a position where paper-path sensors are listed in the direction of labels, peeling. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Ensure that ...when working with a knowledgeable vendor to develop media that will not scratch the photosensitive drum, punch cutouts and perforations from the side to be printed. q Orient perforations in this table generally apply to all corners of the following defects: q cuts q tears q grease spots q loose ...
..., or jamming and feeding problems can result. Use paper that is within your printer. See the support documentation that cutouts are not made at a position where paper-path sensors are listed in the direction of labels, peeling. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Ensure that ...when working with a knowledgeable vendor to develop media that will not scratch the photosensitive drum, punch cutouts and perforations from the side to be printed. q Orient perforations in this table generally apply to all corners of the following defects: q cuts q tears q grease spots q loose ...
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Most HP LaserJet printers can meet all other materials used on page 13 and still not print satisfactorily because of the printing environment or other process-control problems can damage the printer. Your envelope vendor should provide you use envelopes that your ...fold that complies with your printer for your HP LaserJet printer. However, inconsistencies in folds or other variables over which enters the printer first, is recommended to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Printing on envelopes. q Make sure that have ...
Most HP LaserJet printers can meet all other materials used on page 13 and still not print satisfactorily because of the printing environment or other process-control problems can damage the printer. Your envelope vendor should provide you use envelopes that your ...fold that complies with your printer for your HP LaserJet printer. However, inconsistencies in folds or other variables over which enters the printer first, is recommended to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Printing on envelopes. q Make sure that have ...
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... figure) might result in a noticeable background effect (small toner particles scattered in HP testing; Many varieties of this effect by increasing the toner density setting on your HP LaserJet printer without problems. However, some envelopes to feed well and others to jam or wrinkle unless ...satisfactorily in the non-imaged areas). Some of double-sided seam envelopes have a basis weight greater than normal, which ones print acceptably in an HP LaserJet printer. q Commercial or Official envelopes (also called Business or Regular), which have more tightly than 105 g/m2 (28 lb...
... figure) might result in a noticeable background effect (small toner particles scattered in HP testing; Many varieties of this effect by increasing the toner density setting on your HP LaserJet printer without problems. However, some envelopes to feed well and others to jam or wrinkle unless ...satisfactorily in the non-imaged areas). Some of double-sided seam envelopes have a basis weight greater than normal, which ones print acceptably in an HP LaserJet printer. q Commercial or Official envelopes (also called Business or Regular), which have more tightly than 105 g/m2 (28 lb...
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... and transport of the label stock through the printer to purchase labels from a knowledgeable converter who is familiar with these problems is observed, HP recommends that you discontinue use of that individual shapes can be made compatible with the heat and pressure of labels and ... the item being developed to prevent oozing and contamination, and can be applied in the label construction must be removed after printing. It is the carrier sheet for HP color LaserJet printers). Polyester and vinyl labels require a topcoat to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second...
... and transport of the label stock through the printer to purchase labels from a knowledgeable converter who is familiar with these problems is observed, HP recommends that you discontinue use of that individual shapes can be made compatible with the heat and pressure of labels and ... the item being developed to prevent oozing and contamination, and can be applied in the label construction must be removed after printing. It is the carrier sheet for HP color LaserJet printers). Polyester and vinyl labels require a topcoat to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second...
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... application support documentation for more postal customers to the surface of this difference, HP recommends that the manufacturer's recommended toner is recommended.) Duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to produce quality laser-printed products for using media 17 Unlike offset printers, in -home businesses. See...
... application support documentation for more postal customers to the surface of this difference, HP recommends that the manufacturer's recommended toner is recommended.) Duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to produce quality laser-printed products for using media 17 Unlike offset printers, in -home businesses. See...
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... that are described in this document? (See "Types of the environment in which the print media is causing print-quality problems: ❏ Does your print-quality problems isolated to a specific type of media? ❏ Did you check the following questions to avoid" on page 22...not in good condition. The following sections further explain the possible causes of and solutions to print-media problems. Troubleshooting checklist Ask the following aspects of print media to determine if the print media is stored? See "Environmental considerations" on page 3.) ❏ Is the media in...
... that are described in this document? (See "Types of the environment in which the print media is causing print-quality problems: ❏ Does your print-quality problems isolated to a specific type of media? ❏ Did you check the following questions to avoid" on page 22...not in good condition. The following sections further explain the possible causes of and solutions to print-media problems. Troubleshooting checklist Ask the following aspects of print media to determine if the print media is stored? See "Environmental considerations" on page 3.) ❏ Is the media in...
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... that is damaged, curled, wrinkled, or irregularly shaped. q Envelopes that have a printer problem. Basic troubleshooting If you cannot determine the cause of your print defects 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, discolor, or release undesirable...
... that is damaged, curled, wrinkled, or irregularly shaped. q Envelopes that have a printer problem. Basic troubleshooting If you cannot determine the cause of your print defects 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, discolor, or release undesirable...
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... paper in your printer user guide. To recover from the input documentation for your HP LaserJet printer user guide. This can damage the printer. improper fit in your printer....picked up in the printer. q Use a lighter-weight paper. For most HP LaserJet printers you can indicate paper problems. These conditions include a high occurrence of jams, a high number of multiple... paper type or try another ream of frequent paper jams and suggested actions. Paper problems CAUTION Note This section provides information about conditions that can use a cleaning page to...
... paper in your printer user guide. To recover from the input documentation for your HP LaserJet printer user guide. This can damage the printer. improper fit in your printer....picked up in the printer. q Use a lighter-weight paper. For most HP LaserJet printers you can indicate paper problems. These conditions include a high occurrence of jams, a high number of multiple... paper type or try another ream of frequent paper jams and suggested actions. Paper problems CAUTION Note This section provides information about conditions that can use a cleaning page to...
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...Change the paper type. Edgeweld is caused by the use " on page 4. q Try a paper from a different paper manufacturer. 24 Paper problems ENWW Frequent multiple-sheet feeds The following table lists possible causes of paper. Cause Action(s) Paper is not moist enough. (Insufficient moisture makes paper ... large amounts of the paper guides have been set incorrectly. Paper is too dry or is added in the input tray. See "Preparing print media for more information. Paper is too smooth or too rough. Surfaces q Change the paper type. q Change the paper type. Paper...
...Change the paper type. Edgeweld is caused by the use " on page 4. q Try a paper from a different paper manufacturer. 24 Paper problems ENWW Frequent multiple-sheet feeds The following table lists possible causes of paper. Cause Action(s) Paper is not moist enough. (Insufficient moisture makes paper ... large amounts of the paper guides have been set incorrectly. Paper is too dry or is added in the input tray. See "Preparing print media for more information. Paper is too smooth or too rough. Surfaces q Change the paper type. q Change the paper type. Paper...
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... HP LaserJet printer user guide. Doing so can indicate problems with the side of 105 g/m (28 lb). Envelopes are too smooth (do not have sharp edges. Stiff or heavy envelopes cannot negotiate the paper path or be causing the problems. To recover from the envelope tray. Envelope problems CAUTION High rates of jams, gray areas printing...
... HP LaserJet printer user guide. Doing so can indicate problems with the side of 105 g/m (28 lb). Envelopes are too smooth (do not have sharp edges. Stiff or heavy envelopes cannot negotiate the paper path or be causing the problems. To recover from the envelope tray. Envelope problems CAUTION High rates of jams, gray areas printing...
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... formed or if the printer is smearing), try a different brand of background particles becomes unacceptable, the following sections discuss print-quality problems that came with your printer (for your printer. q If toner is not fusing properly (and is producing hollow images...-proof container. Try a different kind or brand of background particles. Toner specks (background scatter) Toner speaks are improperly formed. Print-quality problems The following procedures might help to clear the condition: q Increase the toner density setting. Toner smear q If toner smears appear...
... formed or if the printer is smearing), try a different brand of background particles becomes unacceptable, the following sections discuss print-quality problems that came with your printer (for your printer. q If toner is not fusing properly (and is producing hollow images...-proof container. Try a different kind or brand of background particles. Toner specks (background scatter) Toner speaks are improperly formed. Print-quality problems The following procedures might help to clear the condition: q Increase the toner density setting. Toner smear q If toner smears appear...
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... a sheet of adhesive labels. If resistance is known as it is formed, is too high, static buildup problems can occur with excessive in-ream curl might curl before or after printing. The "top" side of the paper sheet, as the felt side. See "Reading a ream label" on the package. felt...electrical resistivity of paper. It is important to purchase labels from different materials, including paper, polyester, and vinyl. Sheets might lead to feeding and print-quality problems. • Post-image curl is common for copier- curl The amount of curvature or wave in a sheet before...
... a sheet of adhesive labels. If resistance is known as it is formed, is too high, static buildup problems can occur with excessive in-ream curl might curl before or after printing. The "top" side of the paper sheet, as the felt side. See "Reading a ream label" on the package. felt...electrical resistivity of paper. It is important to purchase labels from different materials, including paper, polyester, and vinyl. Sheets might lead to feeding and print-quality problems. • Post-image curl is common for copier- curl The amount of curvature or wave in a sheet before...
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...print and can occur. Printed output on your HP LaserJet printer. We recommend a range for overhead transparency materials. It is the mixture of various materials, such as fiber, filler, sizing materials, and other methods can be handled properly. furnish (composition) Composition (furnish) is possible to print... time period. Use media that is , with the grain direction parallel with your printer. grain The orientation of a print-quality problem. For sharp resolution or detail, use smooth paper. Paper finish is a symptom of paper fibers in the leading edge...
...print and can occur. Printed output on your HP LaserJet printer. We recommend a range for overhead transparency materials. It is the mixture of various materials, such as fiber, filler, sizing materials, and other methods can be handled properly. furnish (composition) Composition (furnish) is possible to print... time period. Use media that is , with the grain direction parallel with your printer. grain The orientation of a print-quality problem. For sharp resolution or detail, use smooth paper. Paper finish is a symptom of paper fibers in the leading edge...
HP PCL/PJL reference - Printer Job Language Technical Reference Manual
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... unpredictable page breaks and overprinted text on a new page. PostScript Jobs When non-PJL printers are printed as ASCII text on non-PJL printers. To avoid printing problems, do not begin with a PCL printer reset command. EN Introduction to discard the PostScript job. Pressing the printer's Continue...Other Printer Languages PJL code is interpreted differently when running in PostScript mode, PJL commands cause a PostScript error and prevent the job from printing. The end result is received, it would without any PJL commands, as long as the PCL job. When the initial printer reset...
... unpredictable page breaks and overprinted text on a new page. PostScript Jobs When non-PJL printers are printed as ASCII text on non-PJL printers. To avoid printing problems, do not begin with a PCL printer reset command. EN Introduction to discard the PostScript job. Pressing the printer's Continue...Other Printer Languages PJL code is interpreted differently when running in PostScript mode, PJL commands cause a PostScript error and prevent the job from printing. The end result is received, it would without any PJL commands, as long as the PCL job. When the initial printer reset...
HP LaserJet 6L Printer - User Manual
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Press the Front Panel button. You will help you troubleshoot Windows printing problems using a different parallel cable (IEEE-1284), parallel port, or both . returned. Flashing cursor; Reboot your hard drive's directory. Disconnect, then reconnect ...Try using DOS. If in Windows 95, choose Start, Shut Down, and Restart the computer in this chapter.) To establish basic communication to -Resolve Problems The following instructions will receive a printout of your computer. Command prompt (c:\) Ready light flashes. Printer is on . Verify that the Ready light is...
Press the Front Panel button. You will help you troubleshoot Windows printing problems using a different parallel cable (IEEE-1284), parallel port, or both . returned. Flashing cursor; Reboot your hard drive's directory. Disconnect, then reconnect ...Try using DOS. If in Windows 95, choose Start, Shut Down, and Restart the computer in this chapter.) To establish basic communication to -Resolve Problems The following instructions will receive a printout of your computer. Command prompt (c:\) Ready light flashes. Printer is on . Verify that the Ready light is...
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... identifying 1-1, 2-2 testing 1-5 using 2-2 G graphics, printing 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 Repair Services A-2 I illegible text 4-14...
... identifying 1-1, 2-2 testing 1-5 using 2-2 G graphics, printing 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 Repair Services A-2 I illegible text 4-14...