HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
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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 ... 16 Printing 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 paper grades 29 Common paper grades and basis weights 29 Weight equivalence table 30 Standard media sizes...
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 ... 16 Printing 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 paper grades 29 Common paper grades and basis weights 29 Weight equivalence table 30 Standard media sizes...
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...laser printers. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. This manual provides guidelines for use with your product. When HP LaserJet printers are available to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that is being scanned, ...paper, envelopes, labels, and overhead transparencies, can be used in your HP LaserJet printer. It also contains information to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. For specific information about what media your printer...
...laser printers. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. This manual provides guidelines for use with your product. When HP LaserJet printers are available to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that is being scanned, ...paper, envelopes, labels, and overhead transparencies, can be used in your HP LaserJet printer. It also contains information to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. For specific information about what media your printer...
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...has been stored improperly or is stored? See "Environmental considerations" on page 3.) ❏ Is the media in good condition? 3 Troubleshooting Print-quality and media-handling problems usually result from print media that does not meet the specifications outlined in this guide, or print media...-quality problems: ❏ Does your printer for using media" on page 19. • temperature • humidity • cleanliness Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 21 Is the media bent or wrinkled? ❏ Are you using the printing procedures that are described in this document? (See "Types of...
...has been stored improperly or is stored? See "Environmental considerations" on page 3.) ❏ Is the media in good condition? 3 Troubleshooting Print-quality and media-handling problems usually result from print media that does not meet the specifications outlined in this guide, or print media...-quality problems: ❏ Does your printer for using media" on page 19. • temperature • humidity • cleanliness Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 21 Is the media bent or wrinkled? ❏ Are you using the printing procedures that are described in this document? (See "Types of...
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... 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers). q Print media that are recommended in your printer user guide, or see further troubleshooting information. 4 Read the remainder of this troubleshooting section for HP color LaserJet printers). These materials can affect the performance of your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you...
... 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers). q Print media that are recommended in your printer user guide, or see further troubleshooting information. 4 Read the remainder of this troubleshooting section for HP color LaserJet printers). These materials can affect the performance of your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you...
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... paper path and cause frequent paper jams. q Try a different paper brand. Paper is not near a window or a heat or air vent. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 23 Frequent paper jams The following table lists possible causes of talc and calcium carbonate. Paper is not cut to the paper fibers, they can... in the input tray, or problems with paper from the input documentation for more information, see the documentation that came with your HP LaserJet printer user guide. See the user documentation for your printer for your printer. improper fit in the printer. For most...
... paper path and cause frequent paper jams. q Try a different paper brand. Paper is not near a window or a heat or air vent. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 23 Frequent paper jams The following table lists possible causes of talc and calcium carbonate. Paper is not cut to the paper fibers, they can... in the input tray, or problems with paper from the input documentation for more information, see the documentation that came with your HP LaserJet printer user guide. See the user documentation for your printer for your printer. improper fit in the printer. For most...
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...this document. (See "Shipping and storing print media" on page 19.) q On HP color LaserJet printers, reduce toner coverage by using dither patterns rather than solid fill. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can develop a curvature that came with ...the paper in the input tray to a lower setting. If possible, set improperly in portrait mode (vertically), if possible. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 25 In the papermaking process, stresses that is called post-image curl. Fuser mode is subjected to the heat and pressure of the ...
...this document. (See "Shipping and storing print media" on page 19.) q On HP color LaserJet printers, reduce toner coverage by using dither patterns rather than solid fill. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can develop a curvature that came with ...the paper in the input tray to a lower setting. If possible, set improperly in portrait mode (vertically), if possible. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 25 In the papermaking process, stresses that is called post-image curl. Fuser mode is subjected to the heat and pressure of the ...
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q Reduce background (gray shading in heat and moisture. (See "Preparing print media for use" on page 4.) Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 27 See "Envelope construction" on page 11 for characteristics of good envelope construction. See the documentation that are better constructed. q Try different envelopes that came ...
q Reduce background (gray shading in heat and moisture. (See "Preparing print media for use" on page 4.) Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 27 See "Envelope construction" on page 11 for characteristics of good envelope construction. See the documentation that are better constructed. q Try different envelopes that came ...
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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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... 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 1 operations 2 HP media, ordering 35 HP Monochrome LaserJet printers 1 HP Sales and Service Offices 2 HP website 2 humidity, storing...
... 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 1 operations 2 HP media, ordering 35 HP Monochrome LaserJet printers 1 HP Sales and Service Offices 2 HP website 2 humidity, storing...
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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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... 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 text...paper 5, 24 sheets, separating 5, 24 Sheffield method, equivalence tables 33 shipping media 19 sides of paper felt vs. print quality, troubleshooting 27 printing paper, hp 35 proposals, paper for 10 EN wire 40 loading correctly 5 printing on both 17 simplex, defined 42 sizes accuracy specifications 10 ...
... 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 text...paper 5, 24 sheets, separating 5, 24 Sheffield method, equivalence tables 33 shipping media 19 sides of paper felt vs. print quality, troubleshooting 27 printing paper, hp 35 proposals, paper for 10 EN wire 40 loading correctly 5 printing on both 17 simplex, defined 42 sizes accuracy specifications 10 ...
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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 LaserJet P4010 and P4510 Series - (Multiple Language) Getting Started Guide
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... User Guide on the CD-ROM or go to: www.hp.com/support/hpljp4010series or www.hp.com/support/hpljp4510series. • Detailed user instructions. • Important safety notices. • Troubleshooting information. • Regulatory information. Para obter mais informaç... • Behördliche Bestimmungen L'installazione in formato elettronico inclusa nel CD-ROM o visitare i siti Web: www.hp.com/support/hpljp4010series o www.hp.com/support/hpljp4510series. • Istruzioni dettagliate per l'utente. • Note importanti sulla sicurezza. • Informazioni per...
... User Guide on the CD-ROM or go to: www.hp.com/support/hpljp4010series or www.hp.com/support/hpljp4510series. • Detailed user instructions. • Important safety notices. • Troubleshooting information. • Regulatory information. Para obter mais informaç... • Behördliche Bestimmungen L'installazione in formato elettronico inclusa nel CD-ROM o visitare i siti Web: www.hp.com/support/hpljp4010series o www.hp.com/support/hpljp4510series. • Istruzioni dettagliate per l'utente. • Note importanti sulla sicurezza. • Informazioni per...
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... about the following topics, see the electronic User Guide on the CD-ROM or go to: www.hp.com/support/hpljp4010series or www.hp.com/support/hpljp4510series. • Detailed user instructions. • Important safety notices. • Troubleshooting information. • Regulatory information. Weitere Informationen zu den folgenden Themen finden Sie im elektronischen Benutzerhandbuch auf...
... about the following topics, see the electronic User Guide on the CD-ROM or go to: www.hp.com/support/hpljp4010series or www.hp.com/support/hpljp4510series. • Detailed user instructions. • Important safety notices. • Troubleshooting information. • Regulatory information. Weitere Informationen zu den folgenden Themen finden Sie im elektronischen Benutzerhandbuch auf...
HP LaserJet P4010 and P4510 Series - Software Technical Reference
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... software CDs 191 Macintosh partition 191 CD versions 191 Macintosh installation instructions ...193 Macintosh component descriptions 193 HP LaserJet PPDs 193 PDEs ...193 HP Embedded Web Server (HP EWS 194 Install notes (Readme file 194 Online help ...194 Install the Macintosh printing system 194 General...203 Set up a printer with Mac OS X V10.2.8 or later 203 Troubleshooting the printer setup 208 Supported utilities for Macintosh ...210 HP Embedded Web Server Device Configuration 210 Access to the HP EWS 210 Information tab 211 Device Status 211 Configuration Page 212 ENWW ix
... software CDs 191 Macintosh partition 191 CD versions 191 Macintosh installation instructions ...193 Macintosh component descriptions 193 HP LaserJet PPDs 193 PDEs ...193 HP Embedded Web Server (HP EWS 194 Install notes (Readme file 194 Online help ...194 Install the Macintosh printing system 194 General...203 Set up a printer with Mac OS X V10.2.8 or later 203 Troubleshooting the printer setup 208 Supported utilities for Macintosh ...210 HP Embedded Web Server Device Configuration 210 Access to the HP EWS 210 Information tab 211 Device Status 211 Configuration Page 212 ENWW ix
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...availability and localization 8 Software component availability for the HP LaserJet P4010 and P4510 Series printer 13 Print drivers included with the HP LaserJet P4010 and P4510 Series printer 23 Default fonts ......59 Additional PS emulation fonts ...61 Font Attribute settings for new and preset watermarks 151 Page orientation ...156 Software components for Macintosh 188 Software component availability for Macintosh 189 Adding a printer in Macintosh operating systems 195 Troubleshooting a firmware update 243 Troubleshooting...
...availability and localization 8 Software component availability for the HP LaserJet P4010 and P4510 Series printer 13 Print drivers included with the HP LaserJet P4010 and P4510 Series printer 23 Default fonts ......59 Additional PS emulation fonts ...61 Font Attribute settings for new and preset watermarks 151 Page orientation ...156 Software components for Macintosh 188 Software component availability for Macintosh 189 Adding a printer in Macintosh operating systems 195 Troubleshooting a firmware update 243 Troubleshooting...
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... This Software Technical Reference (STR) provides information about and troubleshooting tips for the printing-system software for installing and uninstalling software components ● Descriptions of problems that comes with the HP LaserJet P4010 and P4510 Series printer, and known solutions to those... problems NOTE: An addendum to this technical reference: ● Overview of software and platforms ● Procedures for the HP LaserJet P4010 and P4510 Series printers. This document is prepared in this STR describes system modification information, including file lists and ...
... This Software Technical Reference (STR) provides information about and troubleshooting tips for the printing-system software for installing and uninstalling software components ● Descriptions of problems that comes with the HP LaserJet P4010 and P4510 Series printer, and known solutions to those... problems NOTE: An addendum to this technical reference: ● Overview of software and platforms ● Procedures for the HP LaserJet P4010 and P4510 Series printers. This document is prepared in this STR describes system modification information, including file lists and ...
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This chapter also contains general information about the following special topics: ● Troubleshooting ● Uninstall ● Media attributes ● Firmware upgrades ● HP LaserJet P4010 and P4510 Series Printer Printing System Install Notes For the location of information... contains information about other software features, including the following table describes the structure of contents. Additional detailed information about the HP LaserJet P4010 and P4510 Series printer and its software: ● Overview of the printing-system software installer and print drivers....
This chapter also contains general information about the following special topics: ● Troubleshooting ● Uninstall ● Media attributes ● Firmware upgrades ● HP LaserJet P4010 and P4510 Series Printer Printing System Install Notes For the location of information... contains information about other software features, including the following table describes the structure of contents. Additional detailed information about the HP LaserJet P4010 and P4510 Series printer and its software: ● Overview of the printing-system software installer and print drivers....
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... Menu main menu is as follows. Diagnostics menu Paper Path Test Use the Paper Path Test submenu to select options for and to preform basic troubleshooting procedures. Resets menu Diagnostics Use the Diagnostics menu to complete a paper path test. 46 Chapter 2 Software Description ENWW Embedded Jetdirect menu Resets The Resets menu...
... Menu main menu is as follows. Diagnostics menu Paper Path Test Use the Paper Path Test submenu to select options for and to preform basic troubleshooting procedures. Resets menu Diagnostics Use the Diagnostics menu to complete a paper path test. 46 Chapter 2 Software Description ENWW Embedded Jetdirect menu Resets The Resets menu...
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...with settings for your desktop. Click this button to go to the HP Web site to view the printer status, create printer usage reports, reorder supplies, and troubleshoot and repair printers via HP Proactive Support. The installer is a browser-based management tool, and ...should be installed only on the Optional Software window. ● HP Universal Print Driver PCL 5 ● HP Universal Print Driver PostScript ● Installer...
...with settings for your desktop. Click this button to go to the HP Web site to view the printer status, create printer usage reports, reorder supplies, and troubleshoot and repair printers via HP Proactive Support. The installer is a browser-based management tool, and ...should be installed only on the Optional Software window. ● HP Universal Print Driver PCL 5 ● HP Universal Print Driver PostScript ● Installer...