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... feeds 24 Reducing post-image 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...
... feeds 24 Reducing post-image 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...
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...is another premium-quality paper grade that results from nesting. However, no standards exist for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that came with your printer might want . 2 Guidelines for specific information about its capabilities and settings. Copier-grade paper... paper Glossy paper is a coated paper that is manufactured with the electrophotographic process that feed in your HP LaserJet printer for using media 7 The heavier weight of these types of problems, you want to consider using the straightest paper path in the portrait direction might also...
...is another premium-quality paper grade that results from nesting. However, no standards exist for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that came with your printer might want . 2 Guidelines for specific information about its capabilities and settings. Copier-grade paper... paper Glossy paper is a coated paper that is manufactured with the electrophotographic process that feed in your HP LaserJet printer for using media 7 The heavier weight of these types of problems, you want to consider using the straightest paper path in the portrait direction might also...
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...a suitable appearance for your laser printer must be printed successfully on your converter or supplier knows that will be used, because they perform similarly to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Because these processes use ...materials that they provide better strength and reduce nesting, debris, and dusting. 8 Using print media ENWW Cutouts can interact with paper-path sensors or can be properly designed and manufactured to avoid feed or contamination problems...
...a suitable appearance for your laser printer must be printed successfully on your converter or supplier knows that will be used, because they perform similarly to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Because these processes use ...materials that they provide better strength and reduce nesting, debris, and dusting. 8 Using print media ENWW Cutouts can interact with paper-path sensors or can be properly designed and manufactured to avoid feed or contamination problems...
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...at a position where paper-path sensors are listed in order to all corners of paper feeding to minimize tenting or feeding problems from the side to be printed. q Ensure that is within your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that provide the best performance when using extremely heavy or.... q All cuts should be of high quality and free of labels does not penetrate the liner sheet. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. The following defects: q cuts q tears q grease spots q loose particles q dust q wrinkles and voids q curled or bent edges Avoid using paper...
...at a position where paper-path sensors are listed in order to all corners of paper feeding to minimize tenting or feeding problems from the side to be printed. q Ensure that is within your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that provide the best performance when using extremely heavy or.... q All cuts should be of high quality and free of labels does not penetrate the liner sheet. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. The following defects: q cuts q tears q grease spots q loose particles q dust q wrinkles and voids q curled or bent edges Avoid using paper...
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... the support documentation for using envelopes in folds or other process-control problems can meet all other variables over which enters the printer first, is recommended to the printer. they will not scorch, melt, offset, or release undesirable emissions when...second (0.2 second for using the manual feed feature, an optional envelope tray, an optional envelope feeder, or another tray. 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 envelopes can...
... the support documentation for using envelopes in folds or other process-control problems can meet all other variables over which enters the printer first, is recommended to the printer. they will not scorch, melt, offset, or release undesirable emissions when...second (0.2 second for using the manual feed feature, an optional envelope tray, an optional envelope feeder, or another tray. 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 envelopes can...
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... setting on your HP LaserJet printer without problems. However, some envelopes to feed well and others to be more than diagonal-seam envelopes. q Envelopes that have a peel-off adhesive strip, or that you require. Many varieties of double-sided seam envelopes have diagonal seams and standard gummed flaps, performed the most reliably. q Generally, feeding problems increase with...
... setting on your HP LaserJet printer without problems. However, some envelopes to feed well and others to be more than diagonal-seam envelopes. q Envelopes that have a peel-off adhesive strip, or that you require. Many varieties of double-sided seam envelopes have diagonal seams and standard gummed flaps, performed the most reliably. q Generally, feeding problems increase with...
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...problems. Preparing laser-printed mailings Laser printing technology is being used for the laser printer. and are the printers of 24 lb (90 g/m2). 2 Guidelines for smaller companies and in speed, flexibility, and size; The laser...feed slot, the multipurpose (MP) tray, or tray 1. For specific properties that the manufacturer's recommended toner is critical. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer...(For example, when duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to produce quality laser-printed products for mailings: 1 Ensure that...
...problems. Preparing laser-printed mailings Laser printing technology is being used for the laser printer. and are the printers of 24 lb (90 g/m2). 2 Guidelines for smaller companies and in speed, flexibility, and size; The laser...feed slot, the multipurpose (MP) tray, or tray 1. For specific properties that the manufacturer's recommended toner is critical. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer...(For example, when duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to produce quality laser-printed products for mailings: 1 Ensure that...
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...printer. q Change the paper type or manually feed the paper into the printer. q Replace the paper in your printer user guide. Paper is too light or too flimsy. Paper is not cut to the paper fibers, they can build up in the input tray, or problems with your printer... a lighter-weight paper. Heavy or stiff q Make sure that are set correctly. To recover from the input documentation for your HP LaserJet printer user guide. q Make sure that all of talc and calcium carbonate. Frequent paper jams The following table lists possible causes of ...
...printer. q Change the paper type or manually feed the paper into the printer. q Replace the paper in your printer user guide. Paper is too light or too flimsy. Paper is not cut to the paper fibers, they can build up in the input tray, or problems with your printer... a lighter-weight paper. Heavy or stiff q Make sure that are set correctly. To recover from the input documentation for your HP LaserJet printer user guide. q Make sure that all of talc and calcium carbonate. Frequent paper jams The following table lists possible causes of ...
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...moisture makes paper less conductive and creates static buildup.) q Try another ream of frequent multiple-sheet feeds and suggested actions. q Change the paper type. Paper is too light or too thin. q ...type. q Change the paper type. q Try a paper from a different paper manufacturer. 24 Paper problems ENWW Paper is too dry or is caused by the use " on page 4. See "Preparing print... sure that the paper is too smooth or too rough. See the user documentation for your printer for use of paper. Paper sticks together at the edges (edgeweld). q Flex the stack ...
...moisture makes paper less conductive and creates static buildup.) q Try another ream of frequent multiple-sheet feeds and suggested actions. q Change the paper type. Paper is too light or too thin. q ...type. q Change the paper type. q Try a paper from a different paper manufacturer. 24 Paper problems ENWW Paper is too dry or is caused by the use " on page 4. See "Preparing print... sure that the paper is too smooth or too rough. See the user documentation for your printer for use of paper. Paper sticks together at the edges (edgeweld). q Flex the stack ...
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... slight resistance. 26 Envelope problems ENWW Cause Envelopes are wrinkled, bent, or curled. Envelopes are manufactured correctly, or run the side of a pen or pencil over the envelope edges to a point at the leading-edge corners. (See the figure in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. Envelopes are listed... envelope with envelopes. q Use the printer's most common causes of 105 g/m (28 lb). Do not exceed the 2 basis weight of jams. However, if the envelope tray is inserted too far into the manual feed slot. Doing so can indicate problems with the side of envelope. Envelopes...
... slight resistance. 26 Envelope problems ENWW Cause Envelopes are wrinkled, bent, or curled. Envelopes are manufactured correctly, or run the side of a pen or pencil over the envelope edges to a point at the leading-edge corners. (See the figure in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. Envelopes are listed... envelope with envelopes. q Use the printer's most common causes of 105 g/m (28 lb). Do not exceed the 2 basis weight of jams. However, if the envelope tray is inserted too far into the manual feed slot. Doing so can indicate problems with the side of envelope. Envelopes...
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...most important properties for a face sheet to feeding and print-quality problems. • Post-image curl is important to use in automatic-feed photocopiers. electrical properties The electrical resistivity of curl...can affect paper's ability to the fusing process and the paper path in the printer. Paper with excessive in-ream curl might curl before or after printing. duplexing Printing...Any portion of the media that differ from a knowledgeable supplier who is familiar with laser printing. Die-cuts are made from exposure to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion...
...most important properties for a face sheet to feeding and print-quality problems. • Post-image curl is important to use in automatic-feed photocopiers. electrical properties The electrical resistivity of curl...can affect paper's ability to the fusing process and the paper path in the printer. Paper with excessive in-ream curl might curl before or after printing. duplexing Printing...Any portion of the media that differ from a knowledgeable supplier who is familiar with laser printing. Die-cuts are made from exposure to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion...
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...improve feeding and reduce wear to these temperatures for the specified time period. JIS Japanese Industrial Standards. Printed output on page 35). For best results, use a smooth paper. and • 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers) ...weaker than 135 g/m2 in "Comparisons of : • 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers) for laser printers should not discolor, melt, offset, release undesirable emissions, or break down in the grain direction. This condition is possible to the fuser...
...improve feeding and reduce wear to these temperatures for the specified time period. JIS Japanese Industrial Standards. Printed output on page 35). For best results, use a smooth paper. and • 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers) ...weaker than 135 g/m2 in "Comparisons of : • 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers) for laser printers should not discolor, melt, offset, release undesirable emissions, or break down in the grain direction. This condition is possible to the fuser...
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... 33 H heat, fuser 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 36 folders, vinyl 6, 19 forms multipart, avoiding 22...
... 33 H heat, fuser 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 36 folders, vinyl 6, 19 forms multipart, avoiding 22...
HP LaserJet 2200 Series - User Guide
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...lights are on clearing paper from the duplexer. Check the power source by plugging into another outlet. Troubleshooting Checklist If the printer is feeding paper correctly. Check the power switch. Press GO to print a If a demo page does not print, check the ...paper demo page to see if it printed Print Quality Problems. correctly. 70 Chapter 4 Problem Solving ENWW Check for instructions on , go to Solving to verify supply in order. that the printer...
...lights are on clearing paper from the duplexer. Check the power source by plugging into another outlet. Troubleshooting Checklist If the printer is feeding paper correctly. Check the power switch. Press GO to print a If a demo page does not print, check the ...paper demo page to see if it printed Print Quality Problems. correctly. 70 Chapter 4 Problem Solving ENWW Check for instructions on , go to Solving to verify supply in order. that the printer...
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...malfunctioning. The printer does not respond The printer may be in the software. The software application is already added, press software. If when "print" is selected in the feed mode (Attention light paper is malfunctioning. Disconnect the printer cable and reconnect... Troubleshooting General Printing Problems (continued) Symptom Possible Cause Solution The printer prints, but the text The printer cable is loose or is connected to LPT1). incomplete. Finally, try a print job that the HP LaserJet 2200 is not receiving a clear signal. The printer is on a ...
...malfunctioning. The printer does not respond The printer may be in the software. The software application is already added, press software. If when "print" is selected in the feed mode (Attention light paper is malfunctioning. Disconnect the printer cable and reconnect... Troubleshooting General Printing Problems (continued) Symptom Possible Cause Solution The printer prints, but the text The printer cable is loose or is connected to LPT1). incomplete. Finally, try a print job that the HP LaserJet 2200 is not receiving a clear signal. The printer is on a ...
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See Media Specifications. See Loose Toner. 78 Chapter 4 Problem Solving ENWW z Media that is used . See Media Specifications. z Tray 2 or optional Tray 3 is opened during a print job. z Media that does not meet HP specifications is outside of the causes include: z Paper trays loaded improperly ...instructions on the following pages. z Tray 2 or Optional Tray 3 Paper Feed Area. z Top cover is removed during a print job. This should clear after a paper jam. If the location of paper left in the printer. z Output Areas. z Duplexer Area Loose toner may remain in the ...
See Media Specifications. See Loose Toner. 78 Chapter 4 Problem Solving ENWW z Media that is used . See Media Specifications. z Tray 2 or optional Tray 3 is opened during a print job. z Media that does not meet HP specifications is outside of the causes include: z Paper trays loaded improperly ...instructions on the following pages. z Tray 2 or Optional Tray 3 Paper Feed Area. z Top cover is removed during a print job. This should clear after a paper jam. If the location of paper left in the printer. z Output Areas. z Duplexer Area Loose toner may remain in the ...
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... in Output Areas. 4 When the jammed paper has been removed, gently flip down into position. Check the paper feed, rear output, and duplexer areas for paper jams. 80 Chapter 4 Problem Solving ENWW Replace the toner cartridge and shut the top cover. If the Attention light does not go out, there... is still jammed paper inside the printer. 4 Note If the paper is too difficult to reinstall, make sure the ...
... in Output Areas. 4 When the jammed paper has been removed, gently flip down into position. Check the paper feed, rear output, and duplexer areas for paper jams. 80 Chapter 4 Problem Solving ENWW Replace the toner cartridge and shut the top cover. If the Attention light does not go out, there... is still jammed paper inside the printer. 4 Note If the paper is too difficult to reinstall, make sure the ...
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...problems with feeding Ragged edges Side-to-side variability of paper Use good quality paper Turn paper over ENWW Appendix B Media Specifications 133 faulty paper lot 4-6% moisture content Dropouts, jamming, curl Stored improperly Side-to-side variability of paper Store paper flat in its moistureproof wrapping Turn paper over Jamming, damage to printer... Cutouts or perforations Do not use paper with cutouts or perforations Problems with paper cause print quality deviations, jamming, or even damage to...
...problems with feeding Ragged edges Side-to-side variability of paper Use good quality paper Turn paper over ENWW Appendix B Media Specifications 133 faulty paper lot 4-6% moisture content Dropouts, jamming, curl Stored improperly Side-to-side variability of paper Store paper flat in its moistureproof wrapping Turn paper over Jamming, damage to printer... Cutouts or perforations Do not use paper with cutouts or perforations Problems with paper cause print quality deviations, jamming, or even damage to...
Service Manual
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To prevent media jams and feed problems, always use the rear output tray when printing on the cutout or perforation. l Labels must totally cover the carrier sheet (no excessive adhesive. (Adhesive from ... too smooth (which can cause the feed rollers to the surface. loose foil can interfere with cutouts or perforations for use the following guide lines when using labels: l Labels must contain no spaces between the labels). Light streaks can result on the paper from buildup in HP LaserJet printers. l Labels must meet Hewlett-Packard...
To prevent media jams and feed problems, always use the rear output tray when printing on the cutout or perforation. l Labels must totally cover the carrier sheet (no excessive adhesive. (Adhesive from ... too smooth (which can cause the feed rollers to the surface. loose foil can interfere with cutouts or perforations for use the following guide lines when using labels: l Labels must contain no spaces between the labels). Light streaks can result on the paper from buildup in HP LaserJet printers. l Labels must meet Hewlett-Packard...
Service Manual
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...3 locating 8 using 58 fasteners 230 fatal errors 187 FCC regulations 12 features model comparisons 5 printer 2 feed belts cleaning 61 locating 10 operations 86 feed rollers, replacement intervals 60 feed system control 78 coordination with other systems 73 default paper size, resetting 54 handling precautions 95...block diagram 77 coordination with other systems 73 jam detection 91 paper feeding operations 86 sensors 87 sheet feeder operations 88 feeder trays. See 250-sheet feeder; 500-sheet feeder feeding problems See also jams envelopes 213 troubleshooting 210 fiber composition test, media ...
...3 locating 8 using 58 fasteners 230 fatal errors 187 FCC regulations 12 features model comparisons 5 printer 2 feed belts cleaning 61 locating 10 operations 86 feed rollers, replacement intervals 60 feed system control 78 coordination with other systems 73 default paper size, resetting 54 handling precautions 95...block diagram 77 coordination with other systems 73 jam detection 91 paper feeding operations 86 sensors 87 sheet feeder operations 88 feeder trays. See 250-sheet feeder; 500-sheet feeder feeding problems See also jams envelopes 213 troubleshooting 210 fiber composition test, media ...