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Contents 1 Overview How HP LaserJet printers work 2 Alternative sources of information 2 2 Guidelines for using media Using ... 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 ... 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 for using media Using ... 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 ... 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
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...came with laser printers. For more information about print-media specifications. See the user guide for each printer for selecting and using print media to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. When HP LaserJet printers are discussed in Appendix C on an HP LaserJet MFP (...long-term reliability, the print media must be used in this guide, the information pertains to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that might encounter some terms that are available to paper that is being scanned, copied, or...
...came with laser printers. For more information about print-media specifications. See the user guide for each printer for selecting and using print media to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. When HP LaserJet printers are discussed in Appendix C on an HP LaserJet MFP (...long-term reliability, the print media must be used in this guide, the information pertains to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that might encounter some terms that are available to paper that is being scanned, copied, or...
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...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 that are described in this document? (See "Types of the environment in which the printer operates or in which... the print media 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 print media to ...
...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 that are described in this document? (See "Types of the environment in which the printer operates or in which... the print media 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 print media to ...
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... release undesirable emissions when exposed to see further troubleshooting information. 4 Read the remainder of this troubleshooting section for sealing. See the support documentation for your printer to 205° C (401 ° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). These materials can affect the performance of your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you are...
... release undesirable emissions when exposed to see further troubleshooting information. 4 Read the remainder of this troubleshooting section for sealing. See the support documentation for your printer to 205° C (401 ° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). These materials can affect the performance of your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you are...
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...brand. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 23 Do not reuse jammed paper. Frequent paper jams The following table lists possible causes of multiple-sheet feeds, and post-image curl. q Use a lighter-weight paper. set incorrectly q Make sure that are appropriate for your printer. q Replace the...Paper problems CAUTION Note This section provides information about conditions that are listed in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. tray. improper fit in your printer user guide. For most HP LaserJet printers you can indicate paper problems. These conditions include a high occurrence of jams, a...
...brand. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 23 Do not reuse jammed paper. Frequent paper jams The following table lists possible causes of multiple-sheet feeds, and post-image curl. q Use a lighter-weight paper. set incorrectly q Make sure that are appropriate for your printer. q Replace the...Paper problems CAUTION Note This section provides information about conditions that are listed in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. tray. improper fit in your printer user guide. For most HP LaserJet printers you can indicate paper problems. These conditions include a high occurrence of jams, a...
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...direction in excessive curl. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 25 q You might need to acclimate the paper to your printer. Therefore, if you are feeding the paper in 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...
...direction in excessive curl. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 25 q You might need to acclimate the paper to your printer. Therefore, if you are feeding the paper in 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...
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... setting. q Try different envelopes that are not sharply creased. q You might need to acclimate the envelope from the storage environment to your printer. See "Envelope construction" on page 4.) Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 27 Gray areas on envelopes Cause Envelope has seams or multiple layers. High moisture content. The toner density setting is too light.
... setting. q Try different envelopes that are not sharply creased. q You might need to acclimate the envelope from the storage environment to your printer. See "Envelope construction" on page 4.) Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 27 Gray areas on envelopes Cause Envelope has seams or multiple layers. High moisture content. The toner density setting is too light.
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... 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...
... 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...
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... specifications 15 storing 15 labels, ream 5 laid finishes 6 landscape orientation 25 laser-grade paper 7 LaserJet 2000 1 LaserJet 2686A 1 LaserJet 500 1 LaserJet Monochrome printers 1 LaserJet monochrome transparencies, hp 37 LaserJet paper, hp 36 LaserJet Plus 1 LaserJet printers media designed for 1 operations 2 lasers, operations of 2 letterhead HP papers 36 specifications 8 types of 4, 6 letters, troubleshooting 28 light paper, troubleshooting 23 Lightenberg Ratio, defined 39 linen papers 6 liner, labels 15 loading...
... specifications 15 storing 15 labels, ream 5 laid finishes 6 landscape orientation 25 laser-grade paper 7 LaserJet 2000 1 LaserJet 2686A 1 LaserJet 500 1 LaserJet Monochrome printers 1 LaserJet monochrome transparencies, hp 37 LaserJet paper, hp 36 LaserJet Plus 1 LaserJet printers media designed for 1 operations 2 lasers, operations of 2 letterhead HP papers 36 specifications 8 types of 4, 6 letters, troubleshooting 28 light paper, troubleshooting 23 Lightenberg Ratio, defined 39 linen papers 6 liner, labels 15 loading...
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... Troubleshooting PostScript (PS) Errors 109 5 Service and Support Availability 111 HP Express Exchange 111 Guidelines for Repacking the Printer 112 Service Information Form 113 Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement 115 Limited Warranty for Toner Cartridge Life 117 Appendix A Specifications Printer Specifications 119 FCC Regulations 121 Environmental Product Stewardship Program 122 Regulatory Statements 125 Laser Statement...
... Troubleshooting PostScript (PS) Errors 109 5 Service and Support Availability 111 HP Express Exchange 111 Guidelines for Repacking the Printer 112 Service Information Form 113 Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement 115 Limited Warranty for Toner Cartridge Life 117 Appendix A Specifications Printer Specifications 119 FCC Regulations 121 Environmental Product Stewardship Program 122 Regulatory Statements 125 Laser Statement...
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...or Updated Printer, then click Install. Place the HP LaserJet 2200 CD in the CD-ROM drive. z If you connected a USB cable, see the Troubleshooting Checklist. Turn your computer was turned OFF when the printer cable was ON, and has not been restarted, the printer software ...z If you connected a parallel cable, see Network Installation. d. g. Select "oemsetup.inf" and click OK. Select the HP LaserJet 2200 series driver. ENWW Chapter 1 Printer Basics 7 Windows Installation There are different Windows installation methods, depending on and quit any open programs. 2. Use the Windows ...
...or Updated Printer, then click Install. Place the HP LaserJet 2200 CD in the CD-ROM drive. z If you connected a USB cable, see the Troubleshooting Checklist. Turn your computer was turned OFF when the printer cable was ON, and has not been restarted, the printer software ...z If you connected a parallel cable, see Network Installation. d. g. Select "oemsetup.inf" and click OK. Select the HP LaserJet 2200 series driver. ENWW Chapter 1 Printer Basics 7 Windows Installation There are different Windows installation methods, depending on and quit any open programs. 2. Use the Windows ...
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6. If your device. (Recommended)" and then click Next>. Quit any open programs. 2. Place the HP LaserJet 2200 CD in the CD-ROM drive. Click Next>. Windows 2000 a. Click Next>. d. Place the HP LaserJet 2200 CD in the CD-ROM drive. The Wizard should display a window indicating that it on now. ... to "Floppy disk drives" and "CD-ROM drives"). c. click Next>. 10 Chapter 1 Printer Basics ENWW If the test page printed correctly, installation is the letter of your Macintosh, see the Troubleshooting Checklist.) Note If You Connected a USB Cable Windows 3.1x, 95, and NT 4.0 do...
6. If your device. (Recommended)" and then click Next>. Quit any open programs. 2. Place the HP LaserJet 2200 CD in the CD-ROM drive. Click Next>. Windows 2000 a. Click Next>. d. Place the HP LaserJet 2200 CD in the CD-ROM drive. The Wizard should display a window indicating that it on now. ... to "Floppy disk drives" and "CD-ROM drives"). c. click Next>. 10 Chapter 1 Printer Basics ENWW If the test page printed correctly, installation is the letter of your Macintosh, see the Troubleshooting Checklist.) Note If You Connected a USB Cable Windows 3.1x, 95, and NT 4.0 do...
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...not prompted to restart your computer. (If nothing prints or if the test page does not print correctly, see the Troubleshooting Checklist.) ENWW Chapter 1 Printer Basics 11 d. Place the HP LaserJet 2200 CD in the CD-ROM drive. Under "Specify a location:", type D:\98ME_USB (where D is the letter of this... as needed so that there is complete. If you are prompted to restart your computer restarts. Click Yes when prompted to http://www.hp.com/support/lj2200_xpinfo for your CD-ROM drive). Select "Specify the location of the driver (Advanced)" and then click Next>. Note 3....
...not prompted to restart your computer. (If nothing prints or if the test page does not print correctly, see the Troubleshooting Checklist.) ENWW Chapter 1 Printer Basics 11 d. Place the HP LaserJet 2200 CD in the CD-ROM drive. Under "Specify a location:", type D:\98ME_USB (where D is the letter of this... as needed so that there is complete. If you are prompted to restart your computer restarts. Click Yes when prompted to http://www.hp.com/support/lj2200_xpinfo for your CD-ROM drive). Select "Specify the location of the driver (Advanced)" and then click Next>. Note 3....
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...correctly, installation is complete. (If nothing prints or if the document does not print correctly, see the Troubleshooting Checklist.) If You Connected a USB Cable 1. Under USB Printer Selection, click Change. 4. Under "PPD" click Auto Setup. 6. Use the Apple LaserWriter 8 driver ...window will appear in the CD-ROM drive. Make sure the correct printer name appears, and print the document. 6. Select "Printer (USB)" and click OK. 3. Open Apple's Desktop Printer Utility. 2. The HP LaserJet 2200 CD contains software for many languages. Before beginning installation, turn off...
...correctly, installation is complete. (If nothing prints or if the document does not print correctly, see the Troubleshooting Checklist.) If You Connected a USB Cable 1. Under USB Printer Selection, click Change. 4. Under "PPD" click Auto Setup. 6. Use the Apple LaserWriter 8 driver ...window will appear in the CD-ROM drive. Make sure the correct printer name appears, and print the document. 6. Select "Printer (USB)" and click OK. 3. Open Apple's Desktop Printer Utility. 2. The HP LaserJet 2200 CD contains software for many languages. Before beginning installation, turn off...
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... or if the test page does not print correctly, see the Troubleshooting Checklist.) Networking the Printer using a parallel cable, you connected a network cable to install the software. See your Windows documentation to the printer must be running Windows 3.1x can print to "Print a test...printer on the screen to your CD-ROM drive), and then click OK. 3. Click the button next to Install Printer and then follow the directions on all computers that there is complete, click Cancel. 4. Once the printer is shared, install the printer software on the screen. Place the HP LaserJet 2200...
... or if the test page does not print correctly, see the Troubleshooting Checklist.) Networking the Printer using a parallel cable, you connected a network cable to install the software. See your Windows documentation to the printer must be running Windows 3.1x can print to "Print a test...printer on the screen to your CD-ROM drive), and then click OK. 3. Click the button next to Install Printer and then follow the directions on all computers that there is complete, click Cancel. 4. Once the printer is shared, install the printer software on the screen. Place the HP LaserJet 2200...
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... time, depending on ). To identify and troubleshoot control panel light messages, see Troubleshooting Control Panel Messages, or use the control panel simulator (see Control Panel Simulator). 22 Chapter 1 Printer Basics ENWW The control panel lights will happen. This may take some printer errors. The printer must be in the printer. z Press GO to the ready state...
... time, depending on ). To identify and troubleshoot control panel light messages, see Troubleshooting Control Panel Messages, or use the control panel simulator (see Control Panel Simulator). 22 Chapter 1 Printer Basics ENWW The control panel lights will happen. This may take some printer errors. The printer must be in the printer. z Press GO to the ready state...
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4 Problem Solving Overview This chapter helps you troubleshoot printer problems in the following areas: z Troubleshooting Checklist z Troubleshooting General Printing Problems z Printing Special Pages z Clearing Paper Jams z Solving Print Quality Problems z Wireless Printing Problems z Troubleshooting Control Panel Messages z Secondary Light Patterns z Network Printing Problems z Common Windows Problems z Common Macintosh Problems z Troubleshooting PostScript (PS) Errors ENWW Chapter 4 Problem Solving 69
4 Problem Solving Overview This chapter helps you troubleshoot printer problems in the following areas: z Troubleshooting Checklist z Troubleshooting General Printing Problems z Printing Special Pages z Clearing Paper Jams z Solving Print Quality Problems z Wireless Printing Problems z Troubleshooting Control Panel Messages z Secondary Light Patterns z Network Printing Problems z Common Windows Problems z Common Macintosh Problems z Troubleshooting PostScript (PS) Errors ENWW Chapter 4 Problem Solving 69
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... light is feeding paper correctly. See Duplexer Area for paper left in the printer, go to Clearing Paper Jams. If the printer prints, but the status lights are blinking, go to Troubleshooting Control Panel Messages or use the control panel simulator. Check the power source by plugging into ... Tray 3. Press GO to print a If a demo page does not print, check the paper demo page to verify supply in order. Troubleshooting Checklist If the printer is a print quality problem, go to Solving to see if it printed Print Quality Problems. correctly. 70 Chapter 4 Problem Solving ENWW Check...
... light is feeding paper correctly. See Duplexer Area for paper left in the printer, go to Clearing Paper Jams. If the printer prints, but the status lights are blinking, go to Troubleshooting Control Panel Messages or use the control panel simulator. Check the power source by plugging into ... Tray 3. Press GO to print a If a demo page does not print, check the paper demo page to verify supply in order. Troubleshooting Checklist If the printer is a print quality problem, go to Solving to see if it printed Print Quality Problems. correctly. 70 Chapter 4 Problem Solving ENWW Check...
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... you are using the proper cable. application to verify the Make sure you have installed the HP LaserJet 2200 series printer driver. paused. computer and printer are connected and are using an HP LaserJet 2200 series printer driver and port. Check the software application to Troubleshooting General Printing Problems. If completing the checklist did not diagnose the problem with the...
... you are using the proper cable. application to verify the Make sure you have installed the HP LaserJet 2200 series printer driver. paused. computer and printer are connected and are using an HP LaserJet 2200 series printer driver and port. Check the software application to Troubleshooting General Printing Problems. If completing the checklist did not diagnose the problem with the...
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... the wrong tray. into Optional 500-sheet Tray 3. Troubleshooting General Printing Problems Troubleshooting General Printing Problems Symptom Possible Cause Solution Printer selects media from the desired tray. incorrectly (Optional 500-sheet Tray 3). 72 Chapter 4 Problem Solving ENWW For Macintosh, use the HP LaserJet Utility to make the printer select from the The tray selection in other...
... the wrong tray. into Optional 500-sheet Tray 3. Troubleshooting General Printing Problems Troubleshooting General Printing Problems Symptom Possible Cause Solution Printer selects media from the desired tray. incorrectly (Optional 500-sheet Tray 3). 72 Chapter 4 Problem Solving ENWW For Macintosh, use the HP LaserJet Utility to make the printer select from the The tray selection in other...