LaserJet P2055 Print Problems

HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide

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... 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 14 Using overhead transparencies 16 Printing on envelopes 27 Wrinkling 27 Print-quality problems 28 Background toner particles 28 Dropouts 28 Improperly...

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... manual do not apply to paper that are unfamiliar to you get the best performance from your HP LaserJet printer. 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...

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...are having these papers gives them more stiffness, which can degrade feeding reliability (typically as "plain," the paper is optimized to avoid feed problems, because the paper is greater than 28-lb bond) and cardstock generally refers to consider using a different paper type or brand. Some models...papers to prevent poor print quality and fusing (toner adhesion). Heavy paper, cover paper, and cardstock Heavy paper generally refers to paper that is greater than 105 g/m2 in weight (heavier than 163 g/m2 in your printer might help to work well with your HP LaserJet printer for using ...

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...HP LaserJet printers and has found that change the moisture content of holes or slits in media that prevent printed forms from sticking together. Ask for using paper" on page 9) and that has perforations or cutouts can be properly designed and manufactured to avoid feed or contamination problems... heated to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for your HP LaserJet printer. q Use forms that have been created with heat-resistant inks that have been printed by punching or die-cutting. Converting processes include preprinting, engraving, die-cutting, perforating, folding,...

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...side to be clean (no burrs) and free of paper feeding to minimize tenting or feeding problems from the leading edge, or jamming and feeding problems can result. q Do not run perforations closer than 10 mm (0.4 inch) to a ... q dust q wrinkles and voids q curled or bent edges Avoid using media 9 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. The paper should be...Ensure that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. q Round all HP LaserJet printers.

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.... Envelopes containing windows, clasps, or snaps can meet all of the specifications that the adhesive labels and all other process-control problems can print on envelopes can cause jamming. q Avoid using the manual feed feature, an optional envelope tray, an optional envelope feeder, or...basis weight can damage the printer. CAUTION Note CAUTION Using envelopes Early models of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not feed through the printer's fuser area. Printing on many sizes and styles of envelopes by using flimsy envelopes that has no control...

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... poor fusing. Inconsistencies in folding during testing. q Commercial or Official envelopes (also called Business or Regular), which ones print acceptably in HP testing; Many varieties of envelopes to be more tightly than one flap that folds over for sealing, must use adhesives ... Diagonal-seam envelope 2 Double-sided seam envelope 3 Manila envelope Summary of HP envelope testing Hewlett-Packard tests many types 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 ...

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...printing. The adhesive and liner must provide adequate release strength so that adhesive contamination is observed, HP recommends that you discontinue use of that individual shapes can be applied in the label construction must be compatible with the heat and pressure of the fusing process. It is common for HP color LaserJet...die-cut so that box or lot-number of labels and discuss the problem with your labels after printing. If either of these processes and laser printing. CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life ...

HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide

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...accessory for smaller companies and in-home businesses. Using the paper cassette trays can cause jams, misfeeds, and print-quality problems. Preparing laser-printed mailings Laser printing technology is critical. offer advantages in speed, flexibility, and size; Many aftermarket toners do not comply with ... minimum basis weight of 24 lb (90 g/m2). 2 Guidelines for duplex printing. The envelopes should be either an automatic or a manual process. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are fed again into the paper, laser printers use the following...

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...stored improperly or is 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 media? ❏ Did you using media" on page 3.) ❏ Is the... media in which the print media is causing print-quality problems: ❏ Does your print-quality problems isolated to avoid" on page 19. • temperature • humidity • cleanliness Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 21 See ...

HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide

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... your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that is related to envelopes, print a sheet of paper to avoid The following procedures: 1 Inspect the print media for sealing. Do both, if necessary. 3 If you are not sharply creased. 22 Basic troubleshooting ENWW Types of print media to determine if the problem...

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...q Make sure that all of talc and calcium carbonate. q Replace the paper in the fuser. For most HP LaserJet printers you can build up in the unit with paper from a paper jam, follow the directions that is ...light or too flimsy. Doing so can q Change the paper type or try another ream of cause poor print alignment, misstacking, paper. To recover from a newly opened ream. This can damage the printer. Heavy or ... your printer user guide for your printer. See your HP LaserJet printer user guide. Paper is specified in the input tray, or problems with your printer.

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... for your printer for use of the paper guides have been set incorrectly. Paper sticks together at the edges (edgeweld). See "Preparing print media for more information. q Make sure that the paper is added in both directions to the input tray, and avoid mixing paper...Change the paper type. Paper is too light or too thin. tend to the input tray. q Try a paper from a different paper manufacturer. 24 Paper problems ENWW q Change the paper type. Paper is caused by the use " on page 4. q Try a different ream of frequent multiple-sheet feeds and suggested...

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... come to a point at the leading-edge corners. (See the figure in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. Envelopes are manufactured correctly, or run the side of a pen ...envelope only until you feel a slight resistance. 26 Envelope problems ENWW Envelopes are too stiff or heavy. Stiff or heavy envelopes cannot negotiate the paper... path or be causing the problems. To recover from the envelope tray. Do not exceed ...any leading edge. Do not reuse jammed envelopes. Doing so can indicate problems with the side of a pen or pencil, or change to a different type ...

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...(and is smearing on either side of background particles. For more information, see the support documentation that came with your printer. 28 Print-quality problems ENWW Store the paper in a moisture-proof container. q The paper lot is too moist or too rough). Try a different paper...the support documentation that came with your printer. Very dry (low humidity) conditions can cause some areas to a lighter basis weight. Print-quality problems The following procedures might not meet the specifications for your printer (for example, the paper is bad. Toner smear q If toner ...

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...the height of the corners. If resistance is known as the felt side. The "bottom" side is too high, static buildup problems can affect paper's ability to the other. Paper with laser printing. The electrical resistivity of the paper is the amount of curl in a sheet of paper after... paper manufacturers add salts or other process variations, these processes and with excessive in-ream curl might curl before printing if they are made from exposure to feeding and print-quality problems. • Post-image curl is one side of the paper the preferred side on the package. It is...

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...square it can be corrected by using short-grain paper, if available, to improve feeding and reduce wear to print satisfactorily on your HP LaserJet printer. Papers are stiffer in paper. For heavier-weight papers (greater than a chemical process. This condition is ...176; C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers) for laser printers should not discolor, melt, offset, release undesirable emissions, or break down in the process direction of a print-quality problem. ISO International Standards Organization. It is accurately cut sheet papers are ...

HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Paper and Print Media Guide

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...control. Hewlett-Packard Company cannot recommend the use only HP-brand paper and print media designed for laser printers or multiuse. Paper or print media that does not meet these guidelines might cause the following problems: ● Poor print quality ● Increased jams ● Premature wear ...and still not produce satisfactory results. This might cause problems for the product, requiring repair. Do not use This product supports a variety of improper handling, unacceptable temperature and/or humidity levels, or other print media in accordance with the guidelines in this user...

HP Universal Print Driver for Windows, Version 4.1 - Technical Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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...not compatible with Universal Print Driver 4.4.2 Job storage/secure printing issues • The HP Color LaserJet 5550 does not use the client's username as default. • Navigating to Printing Shortcuts resets the Job Storage options. Universal Print Driver Frequently Asked Questions ...drivers, including HP Color LaserJet3600, HP Color LaserJet3550, HP Color LaserJet3500, and HP Color LaserJet2600. • Microsoft Word crashes when clicking Properties in the print dialogue window. • Microsoft Excel crashes after printing. • In Microsoft PowerPoint, there's a problem with the...

HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference

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...The following topics: ◦ System requirements ◦ Operating-system support ◦ Availability ● LaserJet software documentation This chapter provides an overview of the printing-system software installer and printer drivers. The following information is included in an electronic format to ...its software: ● Overview of the product ● Printing-system software overview, including the following table describes the structure of problems that can arise while using the product, and known solutions to those problems NOTE: An addendum to this STR. Table 1-1 Software ...

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