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 14 Using overhead transparencies 16 Printing on envelopes ...Appendix A Specifications U.S. paper grades 29 Common paper grades and basis weights 29 Weight equivalence table 30 Standard media 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 ...
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 ...Appendix A Specifications U.S. paper grades 29 Common paper grades and basis weights 29 Weight equivalence table 30 Standard media 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 ...
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...multiple-sheet feeds or jams, or if it has the qualities and performance you are having these papers gives them more stiffness, which can vary depending on the materials, processes, and controls that are available in your HP LaserJet printer for image transfer ...laser printers. A very inexpensive paper might also require higher fuser temperatures to paper that is less stiff in weight (heavier than 60-lb cover, or 90-lb index). Using short-grain heavy paper in printers that light is greater than 163 g/m2 in the short-grain direction. Also, using media 7 Laser paper Laser paper...
...multiple-sheet feeds or jams, or if it has the qualities and performance you are having these papers gives them more stiffness, which can vary depending on the materials, processes, and controls that are available in your HP LaserJet printer for image transfer ...laser printers. A very inexpensive paper might also require higher fuser temperatures to paper that is less stiff in weight (heavier than 60-lb cover, or 90-lb index). Using short-grain heavy paper in printers that light is greater than 163 g/m2 in the short-grain direction. Also, using media 7 Laser paper Laser paper...
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..., peeling. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q All cuts should 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. Guidelines for using paper Use conventional white copier paper for using media 9 The... edge or perforation in the support documentation that provide the best performance when using extremely heavy or light paper. Use paper that is within your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in order to prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the...
..., peeling. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q All cuts should 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. Guidelines for using paper Use conventional white copier paper for using media 9 The... edge or perforation in the support documentation that provide the best performance when using extremely heavy or light paper. Use paper that is within your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in order to prevent nesting, poor feeding, contamination, or wear on the...
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... no control. q Avoid envelopes that your HP LaserJet printer. q Use of their construction, some envelopes feeding well and others jamming. Envelopes can meet all other materials used on many sizes and styles of paper. q Envelopes should lie flat and should meet the general specifications listed in "Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). Observe the following guidelines when purchasing...
... no control. q Avoid envelopes that your HP LaserJet printer. q Use of their construction, some envelopes feeding well and others jamming. Envelopes can meet all other materials used on many sizes and styles of paper. q Envelopes should lie flat and should meet the general specifications listed in "Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). Observe the following guidelines when purchasing...
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... the software application support documentation for information about supported paper. (For example, when duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to prepare mailings. Using the paper cassette trays can cause jams, misfeeds, and print-quality problems. Preparing laser-printed mailings Laser printing technology is designed especially for using media 17...
... the software application support documentation for information about supported paper. (For example, when duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to prepare mailings. Using the paper cassette trays can cause jams, misfeeds, and print-quality problems. Preparing laser-printed mailings Laser printing technology is designed especially for using media 17...
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... are not well-bound to negotiate the basis weight that all of frequent paper jams and suggested actions. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 23 set incorrectly q Make sure that is specified in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. Do not reuse jammed paper. This can damage the printer. Paper problems CAUTION Note This section provides information about conditions that are appropriate for...
... are not well-bound to negotiate the basis weight that all of frequent paper jams and suggested actions. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 23 set incorrectly q Make sure that is specified in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. Do not reuse jammed paper. This can damage the printer. Paper problems CAUTION Note This section provides information about conditions that are appropriate for...
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...well-creased fold. q Use the printer's most common causes of jams. However, if the envelope tray is inserted too far into the manual feed slot. 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. Do not exceed the... 2 basis weight of envelope. Envelope problems CAUTION High rates of jams, gray areas printing on page 11.) q ...
...well-creased fold. q Use the printer's most common causes of jams. However, if the envelope tray is inserted too far into the manual feed slot. 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. Do not exceed the... 2 basis weight of envelope. Envelope problems CAUTION High rates of jams, gray areas printing on page 11.) q ...
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... clay, or talc are temporarily attached. For optimum performance of your printer, test it before purchasing large quantities. To ensure that paper of a special fiber composition will work correctly in your HP LaserJet printer, use paper that has been cut to the basic size. basis weight Basis weight... is an important characteristic of paper. Basis weight is the weight of a ream of paper (500 sheets) that is too light or too heavy can cause misfeeds, misstacking, jams, poor ...
... clay, or talc are temporarily attached. For optimum performance of your printer, test it before purchasing large quantities. To ensure that paper of a special fiber composition will work correctly in your HP LaserJet printer, use paper that has been cut to the basic size. basis weight Basis weight... is an important characteristic of paper. Basis weight is the weight of a ream of paper (500 sheets) that is too light or too heavy can cause misfeeds, misstacking, jams, poor ...
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... 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers) for smoothness that has embossed or raised surfaces, because spotty printing and misfeeding can be corrected by using paper that uses the Sheffield method. This condition is typically measured by changing paper or increasing the toner density setting on the paper; however, misfeeding or jamming can wrinkle. Paper finish is a symptom...
... 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers) for smoothness that has embossed or raised surfaces, because spotty printing and misfeeding can be corrected by using paper that uses the Sheffield method. This condition is typically measured by changing paper or increasing the toner density setting on the paper; however, misfeeding or jamming can wrinkle. Paper finish is a symptom...
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... 6 operations of 2 temperature 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 media 19 I image...
... 6 operations of 2 temperature 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 media 19 I image...
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..., 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 grades 29, 30 paper jams duplexing 17 envelopes 26 frequent 23 preprinted papers 8 part numbers glossy paper 36 heavy paper 36 laser paper 35...
..., 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 grades 29, 30 paper jams duplexing 17 envelopes 26 frequent 23 preprinted papers 8 part numbers glossy paper 36 heavy paper 36 laser paper 35...
HP LaserJet P2030 Series - Manage and Maintain
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...that you are using. Media guides ensure that the media feeds correctly into the printer and that you remove all of the media from feeding through the printer at one time. This reduces jams by sliding forward only the center panel of media from the input tray and... not skewed. Manage and Maintain How do I? Load A6-size paper When loading A6-size paper, adjust the length by preventing multiple sheets of the rear media guide. © 2008 Copyright Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. 2 www.hp.com Tray 2 has side and rear media guides. HP LaserJet P2030 Series Printer -
...that you are using. Media guides ensure that the media feeds correctly into the printer and that you remove all of the media from feeding through the printer at one time. This reduces jams by sliding forward only the center panel of media from the input tray and... not skewed. Manage and Maintain How do I? Load A6-size paper When loading A6-size paper, adjust the length by preventing multiple sheets of the rear media guide. © 2008 Copyright Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. 2 www.hp.com Tray 2 has side and rear media guides. HP LaserJet P2030 Series Printer -
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... © 2008 Copyright Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. 1 www.hp.com slowly pull it with a piece of paper. 3 Replace the print-cartridge, and close the print-cartridge door. 4 If no paper was jammed inside the print-cartridge door, open the print-cartridge door, and...product. Clear jams from internal areas Print-cartridge area and paper path Steps to perform When clearing jams, be careful not to light. Clear Jams Clear paper jams How do not expose the print cartridge to tear jammed paper. HP LaserJet P2030 Series Printer - If a small piece of paper remains in ...
... © 2008 Copyright Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. 1 www.hp.com slowly pull it with a piece of paper. 3 Replace the print-cartridge, and close the print-cartridge door. 4 If no paper was jammed inside the print-cartridge door, open the print-cartridge door, and...product. Clear jams from internal areas Print-cartridge area and paper path Steps to perform When clearing jams, be careful not to light. Clear Jams Clear paper jams How do not expose the print cartridge to tear jammed paper. HP LaserJet P2030 Series Printer - If a small piece of paper remains in ...
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... to perform 5 If jammed paper is visible, grasp it with a piece of paper. 2 Lift the Tray 1 roller cover, grasp the jammed paper, and slowly pull it out of the product. 3 Replace the print-cartridge, and close the print-cartridge door. © 2008 Copyright Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. 2 www.hp.com HP LaserJet P2030 Series Printer - Clear jams from the input...
... to perform 5 If jammed paper is visible, grasp it with a piece of paper. 2 Lift the Tray 1 roller cover, grasp the jammed paper, and slowly pull it out of the product. 3 Replace the print-cartridge, and close the print-cartridge door. © 2008 Copyright Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. 2 www.hp.com HP LaserJet P2030 Series Printer - Clear jams from the input...
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... the product. 3 Close the tray. 4 If no jammed paper is visible in the tray area, open the print-cartridge door, remove the print cartridge, and pull down the upper media guide. HP LaserJet P2030 Series Printer - Clear Jams How do I? Clear jams from the input-tray areas (continued) Tray 2 Steps... to perform 1 Open the tray. 2 With both hands, grasp the jammed paper and slowly pull it out of the product. 5 Replace ...
... the product. 3 Close the tray. 4 If no jammed paper is visible in the tray area, open the print-cartridge door, remove the print cartridge, and pull down the upper media guide. HP LaserJet P2030 Series Printer - Clear Jams How do I? Clear jams from the input-tray areas (continued) Tray 2 Steps... to perform 1 Open the tray. 2 With both hands, grasp the jammed paper and slowly pull it out of the product. 5 Replace ...
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Clear jams from the output bins CAUTION: To avoid damaging the product, do I? Steps to clear a jam in the top output bin by pulling the paper straight out. Clear Jams How do not attempt to perform 1 At the back of the product, open the jam-release door. 2 With both hands, grasp the jammed paper and slowly pull it out of the product. 3 Close the jam-release door. © 2008 Copyright Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. 4 www.hp.com HP LaserJet P2030 Series Printer -
Clear jams from the output bins CAUTION: To avoid damaging the product, do I? Steps to clear a jam in the top output bin by pulling the paper straight out. Clear Jams How do not attempt to perform 1 At the back of the product, open the jam-release door. 2 With both hands, grasp the jammed paper and slowly pull it out of the product. 3 Close the jam-release door. © 2008 Copyright Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. 4 www.hp.com HP LaserJet P2030 Series Printer -
HP LaserJet P2030 Series - Software Technical Reference
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... delivered to minimize curl and avoid jams when printing with instructions about this feature. Clicking to select the Correct Order for Straight Paper Path check box and also selecting Print on page 96 for Straight Paper Path The HP LaserJet P2030 Series printer has a door in the back of the printer that can be opened to open...
... delivered to minimize curl and avoid jams when printing with instructions about this feature. Clicking to select the Correct Order for Straight Paper Path check box and also selecting Print on page 96 for Straight Paper Path The HP LaserJet P2030 Series printer has a door in the back of the printer that can be opened to open...
HP LaserJet P2030 Series - User Guide
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... control panel for all HP LaserJet products, see the HP LaserJet Printer Family Print Media Guide. Make sure that the stack is binding or sticking together. page completely settles in the output bin before the Reset the product and print the document again. Jams Common causes of jams Many jams are caused by using paper that has already passed...
... control panel for all HP LaserJet products, see the HP LaserJet Printer Family Print Media Guide. Make sure that the stack is binding or sticking together. page completely settles in the output bin before the Reset the product and print the document again. Jams Common causes of jams Many jams are caused by using paper that has already passed...
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...ream. ● Some areas of the paper reject toner. For complete paper specifications for the correct paper-type setting. This guide is operating in excessively humid or dry conditions, verify that all HP LaserJet products, see the HP LaserJet Printer Family Print Media Guide. See Operating environment.... Print-quality problems associated with jams Make sure that the printing environment is not fusing to use paper that meets HP specifications. ● The paper is too heavy for the paper-type setting that meets HP specifications. Print-quality problems associated with...
...ream. ● Some areas of the paper reject toner. For complete paper specifications for the correct paper-type setting. This guide is operating in excessively humid or dry conditions, verify that all HP LaserJet products, see the HP LaserJet Printer Family Print Media Guide. See Operating environment.... Print-quality problems associated with jams Make sure that the printing environment is not fusing to use paper that meets HP specifications. ● The paper is too heavy for the paper-type setting that meets HP specifications. Print-quality problems associated with...
Service Manual
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...HP LaserJet P2050 Series Printers only 70 Clean the paper path (HP LaserJet P2030 Series Printers only 70 Clean the Tray 1 pickup roller 71 Clean the Tray 2 pickup roller 75 5 Theory of operation Introduction ...80 Internal components ...81 Timing ...83 Engine control system ...84 DC controller ...85 Low-voltage power supply 85 High-voltage power supply 86 Laser.../scanner system ...88 Laser failure detection ...89 Image-formation system ...90 Pickup/feed/delivery system ...94 Jam detection ...95 6 Removal and replacement Introduction ......
...HP LaserJet P2050 Series Printers only 70 Clean the paper path (HP LaserJet P2030 Series Printers only 70 Clean the Tray 1 pickup roller 71 Clean the Tray 2 pickup roller 75 5 Theory of operation Introduction ...80 Internal components ...81 Timing ...83 Engine control system ...84 DC controller ...85 Low-voltage power supply 85 High-voltage power supply 86 Laser.../scanner system ...88 Laser failure detection ...89 Image-formation system ...90 Pickup/feed/delivery system ...94 Jam detection ...95 6 Removal and replacement Introduction ......