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... curl 25 Envelope problems 26 Frequent envelope jams 26 Gray areas 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 Contents 1 Overview How HP LaserJet printers work 2 Alternative sources of information 2 2 Guidelines...
... curl 25 Envelope problems 26 Frequent envelope jams 26 Gray areas 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 Contents 1 Overview How HP LaserJet printers work 2 Alternative sources of information 2 2 Guidelines...
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... whiteness. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of paper can be relatively inexpensive. A very inexpensive paper might not save you money if it frequently causes multiple-sheet feeds or jams, or if it has the qualities and performance you might also improve feeding reliability and print quality. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium...
... whiteness. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of paper can be relatively inexpensive. A very inexpensive paper might not save you money if it frequently causes multiple-sheet feeds or jams, or if it has the qualities and performance you might also improve feeding reliability and print quality. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium...
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... from the leading edge, or jamming and feeding problems can result. The paper should be of high quality and free of labels, peeling. See the support documentation that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for using paper Use conventional white copier paper for using media 9 q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Orient perforations in the support...
... from the leading edge, or jamming and feeding problems can result. The paper should be of high quality and free of labels, peeling. See the support documentation that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for using paper Use conventional white copier paper for using media 9 q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Orient perforations in the support...
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Whichever input method you with a satisfactory envelope that the envelope's leading edge, which HP has no more than two thicknesses of paper. Your envelope vendor should not be wrinkled, nicked, or otherwise damaged. Envelopes that have baggy... with your printer requires. Envelopes containing windows, clasps, or snaps can damage the printer. Envelope construction Because of their construction, some envelopes feeding well and others jamming. CAUTION Note CAUTION Using envelopes Early models of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not require...
Whichever input method you with a satisfactory envelope that the envelope's leading edge, which HP has no more than two thicknesses of paper. Your envelope vendor should not be wrinkled, nicked, or otherwise damaged. Envelopes that have baggy... with your printer requires. Envelopes containing windows, clasps, or snaps can damage the printer. Envelope construction Because of their construction, some envelopes feeding well and others jamming. CAUTION Note CAUTION Using envelopes Early models of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not require...
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...laser-printed sheets as duplex printing or duplexing, can cause jams, misfeeds, and print-quality problems. Preparing laser-printed mailings Laser printing technology is critical. offer advantages in envelopes. For specific properties that already have been printed are fed again into the paper, laser printers...-HP consumables in which sheets that are specifically formulated for the laser printer. Note CAUTION Printing on both sides of the paper Two-sided printing, also known as folded self-mailers. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer ...
...laser-printed sheets as duplex printing or duplexing, can cause jams, misfeeds, and print-quality problems. Preparing laser-printed mailings Laser printing technology is critical. offer advantages in envelopes. For specific properties that already have been printed are fed again into the paper, laser printers...-HP consumables in which sheets that are specifically formulated for the laser printer. Note CAUTION Printing on both sides of the paper Two-sided printing, also known as folded self-mailers. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer ...
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... another ream of frequent paper jams and suggested actions. improper fit in the paper path and cause frequent paper jams. q Try a different paper brand. Paper might not be picked up from the input documentation for basis weight in your printer. q Change the paper type or manually feed the paper into the printer. For most HP LaserJet printers you can damage the printer. Paper is not cut...
... another ream of frequent paper jams and suggested actions. improper fit in the paper path and cause frequent paper jams. q Try a different paper brand. Paper might not be picked up from the input documentation for basis weight in your printer. q Change the paper type or manually feed the paper into the printer. For most HP LaserJet printers you can damage the printer. Paper is not cut...
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...manufactured correctly, or run the side of the envelope with envelopes. Envelopes are poorly manufactured. Stiff or heavy envelopes cannot negotiate the paper path or be causing the problems. To recover from the envelope tray. q Crease the leading edge of a pen or pencil ...at the leading-edge corners. (See the figure in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. Envelopes are listed in "Envelope construction" on envelopes, or wrinkling can damage the printer. The envelope must not have more than two thicknesses of jams. However, if the envelope tray is straight, and that it...
...manufactured correctly, or run the side of the envelope with envelopes. Envelopes are poorly manufactured. Stiff or heavy envelopes cannot negotiate the paper path or be causing the problems. To recover from the envelope tray. q Crease the leading edge of a pen or pencil ...at the leading-edge corners. (See the figure in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. Envelopes are listed in "Envelope construction" on envelopes, or wrinkling can damage the printer. The envelope must not have more than two thicknesses of jams. However, if the envelope tray is straight, and that it...
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...too heavy can cause misfeeds, misstacking, jams, poor print quality, or excessive mechanical wear to the printer. For optimum performance of your printer, test it before purchasing large quantities. This paper is made with no more than others. A0 size paper is 841 by 1,189 mm in ...chemical wood pulp or cotton fiber. If the value is an odd number (for a grade of paper. Paper that is truncated (for printing in your HP LaserJet printer, use paper that paper of a special fiber composition will work correctly in the electrophotographic process. To ensure that is characterized by...
...too heavy can cause misfeeds, misstacking, jams, poor print quality, or excessive mechanical wear to the printer. For optimum performance of your printer, test it before purchasing large quantities. This paper is made with no more than others. A0 size paper is 841 by 1,189 mm in ...chemical wood pulp or cotton fiber. If the value is an odd number (for a grade of paper. Paper that is truncated (for printing in your HP LaserJet printer, use paper that paper of a special fiber composition will work correctly in the electrophotographic process. To ensure that is characterized by...
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...Paper for laser printers should not discolor, melt, offset, release undesirable emissions, or break down in the HP color LaserJet printer, try HP's soft gloss and high gloss paper (see "Ordering HP print media" on paper that is , with the grain direction parallel with your printer. For sharp resolution or detail, use smooth paper... or jamming can be corrected by using paper that is typically measured by changing paper or increasing the toner density setting on page 33. Paper finish is used in grams per square meter. Equivalent values for specifying paper weight and...
...Paper for laser printers should not discolor, melt, offset, release undesirable emissions, or break down in the HP color LaserJet printer, try HP's soft gloss and high gloss paper (see "Ordering HP print media" on paper that is , with the grain direction parallel with your printer. For sharp resolution or detail, use smooth paper... or jamming can be corrected by using paper that is typically measured by changing paper or increasing the toner density setting on page 33. Paper finish is used in grams per square meter. Equivalent values for specifying paper weight and...
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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 P2050 Series - Manage and Maintain
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...sheets of the rear media guide. © 2008 Copyright Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. 2 www.hp.com HP LaserJet P2050 Series Printer - Load trays (continued) Tray 2 and optional Tray 3 Load A6-size paper Steps to match the length and width of new media. Manage and Maintain How do I? Tray 2... has side and rear media guides. This reduces jams by sliding forward only the center ...
...sheets of the rear media guide. © 2008 Copyright Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. 2 www.hp.com HP LaserJet P2050 Series Printer - Load trays (continued) Tray 2 and optional Tray 3 Load A6-size paper Steps to match the length and width of new media. Manage and Maintain How do I? Tray 2... has side and rear media guides. This reduces jams by sliding forward only the center ...
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... 2 If jammed paper is visible, grasp it could cause additional jams. 1 Push the button to open the jam-release door at the back of the product. Clear Jams Clear jams How do not expose the print cartridge to tear jammed paper. Cover it out of the product. © 2008 Copyright Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. 1 www.hp.com HP LaserJet P2050 Series Printer -
... 2 If jammed paper is visible, grasp it could cause additional jams. 1 Push the button to open the jam-release door at the back of the product. Clear Jams Clear jams How do not expose the print cartridge to tear jammed paper. Cover it out of the product. © 2008 Copyright Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. 1 www.hp.com HP LaserJet P2050 Series Printer -
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Internal areas (continued) Steps to release the duplex paper-path door on the green lever to perform 5 If jammed paper is visible, grasp it with both hands and slowly pull it out of the product. © 2008 Copyright Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. 2 www.hp.com Clear Jams How do I? Duplex paper path 1 At the front of the product, remove Tray 2. 2 Push down on the front of the product. 6 Close the jam-release door. HP LaserJet P2050 Series Printer -
Internal areas (continued) Steps to release the duplex paper-path door on the green lever to perform 5 If jammed paper is visible, grasp it with both hands and slowly pull it out of the product. © 2008 Copyright Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. 2 www.hp.com Clear Jams How do I? Duplex paper path 1 At the front of the product, remove Tray 2. 2 Push down on the front of the product. 6 Close the jam-release door. HP LaserJet P2050 Series Printer -
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Clear Jams How do I? With both hands, grasp the jammed paper and slowly pull it out of the product. 4 Push up on the duplex paper-path door to perform 3 Check for jammed paper at the front of the product. © 2008 Copyright Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. 3 www.hp.com Duplex paper path (continued) Steps to close it. 5 Replace Tray 2. 6 Open the duplex jam-release door on the back of the product. HP LaserJet P2050 Series Printer -
Clear Jams How do I? With both hands, grasp the jammed paper and slowly pull it out of the product. 4 Push up on the duplex paper-path door to perform 3 Check for jammed paper at the front of the product. © 2008 Copyright Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. 3 www.hp.com Duplex paper path (continued) Steps to close it. 5 Replace Tray 2. 6 Open the duplex jam-release door on the back of the product. HP LaserJet P2050 Series Printer -
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...4 www.hp.com Input trays Tray 1 1 Push the button to perform 7 Check for jammed paper at the back of the product. 8 Close the jam-release door. Cover 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. Clear Jams How do not expose the print cartridge to light. CAUTION: To prevent damage, do I? Duplex paper path (continued) Steps to open the print-cartridge door, and then remove the print cartridge. HP LaserJet P2050 Series Printer...
...4 www.hp.com Input trays Tray 1 1 Push the button to perform 7 Check for jammed paper at the back of the product. 8 Close the jam-release door. Cover 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. Clear Jams How do not expose the print cartridge to light. CAUTION: To prevent damage, do I? Duplex paper path (continued) Steps to open the print-cartridge door, and then remove the print cartridge. HP LaserJet P2050 Series Printer...
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Clear Jams How do I? Input trays (continued) Steps to perform 3 Replace the print-cartridge, and close the print-cartridge door. Tray 2 1 Open the tray. 2 With both hands, grasp the jammed paper and slowly pull it out of the product. 3 Close the tray. © 2008 Copyright Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. 5 www.hp.com HP LaserJet P2050 Series Printer -
Clear Jams How do I? Input trays (continued) Steps to perform 3 Replace the print-cartridge, and close the print-cartridge door. Tray 2 1 Open the tray. 2 With both hands, grasp the jammed paper and slowly pull it out of the product. 3 Close the tray. © 2008 Copyright Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. 5 www.hp.com HP LaserJet P2050 Series Printer -
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...-cartridge door, remove the print cartridge, and pull down the upper media guide. Clear Jams How do I? Tray 3 1 Remove Tray 2 and Tray 3. 2 With both hands, grasp the jammed paper and slowly pull it out of the product. 5 Replace the print-cartridge, and close... the print-cartridge door. With both hands, grasp the jammed paper and slowly pull it out of the product. © 2008 Copyright Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. 6 www.hp.com HP LaserJet P2050 Series Printer -
...-cartridge door, remove the print cartridge, and pull down the upper media guide. Clear Jams How do I? Tray 3 1 Remove Tray 2 and Tray 3. 2 With both hands, grasp the jammed paper and slowly pull it out of the product. 5 Replace the print-cartridge, and close... the print-cartridge door. With both hands, grasp the jammed paper and slowly pull it out of the product. © 2008 Copyright Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. 6 www.hp.com HP LaserJet P2050 Series Printer -
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.... 1 At the back of the product. 5 Replace the print-cartridge, and close the print-cartridge door. With both hands, grasp the jammed paper and slowly pull it out of the product, open the print-cartridge door, remove the print cartridge, and pull down the upper media guide.... Output bins CAUTION: To avoid damaging the product, do I? Input trays (continued) Steps to clear a jam in the tray area, open the jam-release door. © 2008 Copyright Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. 7 www.hp.com HP LaserJet P2050 Series Printer -
.... 1 At the back of the product. 5 Replace the print-cartridge, and close the print-cartridge door. With both hands, grasp the jammed paper and slowly pull it out of the product, open the print-cartridge door, remove the print cartridge, and pull down the upper media guide.... Output bins CAUTION: To avoid damaging the product, do I? Input trays (continued) Steps to clear a jam in the tray area, open the jam-release door. © 2008 Copyright Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. 7 www.hp.com HP LaserJet P2050 Series Printer -
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HP LaserJet P2050 Series Printer - Output bins (continued) Steps to perform 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. 8 www.hp.com Clear Jams How do I?
HP LaserJet P2050 Series Printer - Output bins (continued) Steps to perform 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. 8 www.hp.com Clear Jams How do I?