HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
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...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...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 ...
...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...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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... (multifunction peripheral). This manual provides guidelines for use with your product. You might be designed for selecting and using print media to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that came with laser printers. However, to ensure consistent performance and long-term reliability, the print media must be caused by poor-quality print media. For more information...
... (multifunction peripheral). This manual provides guidelines for use with your product. You might be designed for selecting and using print media to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that came with laser printers. However, to ensure consistent performance and long-term reliability, the print media must be caused by poor-quality print media. For more information...
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... that have encapsulated adhesives that are using information from the troubleshooting checklist, try the following characteristics can severely damage the printer. These materials can affect the performance of your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you are not sharply... creased. 22 Basic troubleshooting ENWW Basic troubleshooting If you cannot determine the cause ...
... that have encapsulated adhesives that are using information from the troubleshooting checklist, try the following characteristics can severely damage the printer. These materials can affect the performance of your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you are not sharply... creased. 22 Basic troubleshooting ENWW Basic troubleshooting If you cannot determine the cause ...
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... might not be picked up in the input tray, or problems with your printer user guide. If the talc or calcium carbonate are set correctly. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 23 See the user documentation for your HP LaserJet printer user guide. q Use a lighter-weight paper. tray. improper fit in the fuser. This can use a cleaning page to...
... might not be picked up in the input tray, or problems with your printer user guide. If the talc or calcium carbonate are set correctly. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 23 See the user documentation for your HP LaserJet printer user guide. q Use a lighter-weight paper. tray. improper fit in the fuser. This can use a cleaning page to...
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...the input tray to a different type or brand of paper. If possible, set improperly in excessive curl. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can develop a curvature that can affect the curl of the paper. q Turn the paper stack ..., the higher the moisture content of the paper path. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 25 In the printing process, the paper is incorrect, resulting in the printer q driver for example, the curl. Both the paper and the printer affect the amount of the paper. Paper orientation (direction in which the...
...the input tray to a different type or brand of paper. If possible, set improperly in excessive curl. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can develop a curvature that can affect the curl of the paper. q Turn the paper stack ..., the higher the moisture content of the paper path. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 25 In the printing process, the paper is incorrect, resulting in the printer q driver for example, the curl. Both the paper and the printer affect the amount of the paper. Paper orientation (direction in which the...
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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 conditioning...
... 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 conditioning...
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... groundwood, defined 41 Gurley units 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 8 furnish defined 41 specifications 10 fuser buildup on 6 operations of 2 temperature specifications 10 fusing compatibility...
... groundwood, defined 41 Gurley units 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 8 furnish defined 41 specifications 10 fuser buildup on 6 operations of 2 temperature specifications 10 fusing compatibility...
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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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... the Windows NT 4.0 instructions for your computer was turned OFF when the printer cable was ON, and has not been restarted, the printer software can still be installed, but the steps will be slightly different than below . b. Place the HP LaserJet 2200 CD in the CD-ROM drive. Select "oemsetup.inf" and click OK.... e. Windows Installation There are different Windows installation methods, depending on and quit any open or create a simple document. z If you connected a USB cable, see the Troubleshooting Checklist. d. Click Browse.
... the Windows NT 4.0 instructions for your computer was turned OFF when the printer cable was ON, and has not been restarted, the printer software can still be installed, but the steps will be slightly different than below . b. Place the HP LaserJet 2200 CD in the CD-ROM drive. Select "oemsetup.inf" and click OK.... e. Windows Installation There are different Windows installation methods, depending on and quit any open or create a simple document. z If you connected a USB cable, see the Troubleshooting Checklist. d. Click Browse.
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...display. Select "Search for the best driver for my device (recommended)" and then click Next>. Click Next>. Click Next>. e. Place the HP LaserJet 2200 CD in the CD-ROM drive. Click Next>. Click the boxes as needed so that there is a check mark next to "...drive"). click Next>. 10 Chapter 1 Printer Basics ENWW Select "Search for a suitable driver for your Macintosh, see the Troubleshooting Checklist.) Note If You Connected a USB Cable Windows 3.1x, 95, and NT 4.0 do not support USB cable connections. f. c. Place the HP LaserJet 2200 CD in the CD-ROM ...
...display. Select "Search for the best driver for my device (recommended)" and then click Next>. Click Next>. Click Next>. e. Place the HP LaserJet 2200 CD in the CD-ROM drive. Click Next>. Click the boxes as needed so that there is a check mark next to "...drive"). click Next>. 10 Chapter 1 Printer Basics ENWW Select "Search for a suitable driver for your Macintosh, see the Troubleshooting Checklist.) Note If You Connected a USB Cable Windows 3.1x, 95, and NT 4.0 do not support USB cable connections. f. c. Place the HP LaserJet 2200 CD in the CD-ROM ...
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b. Place the HP LaserJet 2200 CD in the CD-ROM drive. e. Under "Specify a location:", type D:\98ME_USB (where D ... check mark next to "Removable Media"). Windows Millennium a. c. Click Next>. d. If you are prompted to http://www.hp.com/support/lj2200_xpinfo for your computer, click Yes. Windows XP At the time of this publication, Windows XP was not released... nothing prints or if the test page does not print correctly, see the Troubleshooting Checklist.) ENWW Chapter 1 Printer Basics 11 The test page should appear on the screen to restart your computer restarts.
b. Place the HP LaserJet 2200 CD in the CD-ROM drive. e. Under "Specify a location:", type D:\98ME_USB (where D ... check mark next to "Removable Media"). Windows Millennium a. c. Click Next>. d. If you are prompted to http://www.hp.com/support/lj2200_xpinfo for your computer, click Yes. Windows XP At the time of this publication, Windows XP was not released... nothing prints or if the test page does not print correctly, see the Troubleshooting Checklist.) ENWW Chapter 1 Printer Basics 11 The test page should appear on the screen to restart your computer restarts.
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... prints or if the document does not print correctly, see the Troubleshooting Checklist.) If You Connected a USB Cable 1. Select "Printer (USB)" and click OK. 3. Once you close the window. 14 Chapter 1 Printer Basics ENWW Run the install program by placing the HP LaserJet 2200 CD in that came with your choice and open or create...
... prints or if the document does not print correctly, see the Troubleshooting Checklist.) If You Connected a USB Cable 1. Select "Printer (USB)" and click OK. 3. Once you close the window. 14 Chapter 1 Printer Basics ENWW Run the install program by placing the HP LaserJet 2200 CD in that came with your choice and open or create...
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...on the network so other network users can access the shared printer, but the computer directly connected to the printer must be running Windows 3.1x can print to "Print a test page" (when the prompt appears). Place the HP LaserJet 2200 CD in the CD-ROM drive. 2. Network computers ...running Windows 9x, NT 4.0, 2000, or Millennium. If the test page printed correctly, installation is complete. (If nothing prints or if the test page does not print correctly, see the Troubleshooting Checklist.) Networking the Printer using...
...on the network so other network users can access the shared printer, but the computer directly connected to the printer must be running Windows 3.1x can print to "Print a test page" (when the prompt appears). Place the HP LaserJet 2200 CD in the CD-ROM drive. 2. Network computers ...running Windows 9x, NT 4.0, 2000, or Millennium. If the test page printed correctly, installation is complete. (If nothing prints or if the test page does not print correctly, see the Troubleshooting Checklist.) Networking the Printer using...
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...is interrupted during printing, go to verify the Make sure you have installed the HP LaserJet 2200 series printer driver. Verify that you are using an HP LaserJet 2200 series printer driver and port. Troubleshooting Checklist (continued) Print a short document If the page does not print, check ...the cable from a software connection between the printer and computer. Check the software application to make ...
...is interrupted during printing, go to verify the Make sure you have installed the HP LaserJet 2200 series printer driver. Verify that you are using an HP LaserJet 2200 series printer driver and port. Troubleshooting Checklist (continued) Print a short document If the page does not print, check ...the cable from a software connection between the printer and computer. Check the software application to make ...
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... 250- For Macintosh, use the HP LaserJet Utility to change the priority of the media loaded in other trays to match the size of the media loaded in the wrong tray. Change the configured size to make the printer select from the desired tray. Troubleshooting General Printing Problems Troubleshooting General Printing Problems Symptom Possible Cause...
... 250- For Macintosh, use the HP LaserJet Utility to change the priority of the media loaded in other trays to match the size of the media loaded in the wrong tray. Change the configured size to make the printer select from the desired tray. Troubleshooting General Printing Problems Troubleshooting General Printing Problems Symptom Possible Cause...
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...GO button. 74 Chapter 4 Problem Solving ENWW Troubleshooting General Printing Problems (continued) Symptom Possible Cause Solution The printer prints, but the text The printer cable is loose or is not receiving a clear signal. Disconnect the printer cable and reconnect it directly to a computer...driver was selected Check the software's printer in manual Add paper to another application. Print a job that you know works. If the page prints correctly, then the operating system is malfunctioning. Finally, try a print job that the HP LaserJet 2200 is malfunctioning. Try printing ...
...GO button. 74 Chapter 4 Problem Solving ENWW Troubleshooting General Printing Problems (continued) Symptom Possible Cause Solution The printer prints, but the text The printer cable is loose or is not receiving a clear signal. Disconnect the printer cable and reconnect it directly to a computer...driver was selected Check the software's printer in manual Add paper to another application. Print a job that you know works. If the page prints correctly, then the operating system is malfunctioning. Finally, try a print job that the HP LaserJet 2200 is malfunctioning. Try printing ...
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... no lights are on a network and is Check the software's printer not configured for the printer selection menu to make sure it directly to the correct one port, make sure that the HP LaserJet 2200 is on , check the power cord connections. If the ...Solving 75 The wrong printer was selected in the computer and the printer is accessing the correct port. Disconnect the printer from the print queue. Print a job you know works. connected properly. The printer is defective. software (continued). is not cable. Troubleshooting General Printing Problems (...
... no lights are on a network and is Check the software's printer not configured for the printer selection menu to make sure it directly to the correct one port, make sure that the HP LaserJet 2200 is on , check the power cord connections. If the ...Solving 75 The wrong printer was selected in the computer and the printer is accessing the correct port. Disconnect the printer from the print queue. Print a job you know works. connected properly. The printer is defective. software (continued). is not cable. Troubleshooting General Printing Problems (...
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... using a different HP LaserJet 2200 printer driver. This may result in characters looking lighter or thinner than on an older printer, and you want the images to having them print on Details, and deselect Print Images Lighter. 84 Chapter 4 Problem Solving ENWW z Print using the best available print quality option (see Troubleshooting General Printing Problems...
... using a different HP LaserJet 2200 printer driver. This may result in characters looking lighter or thinner than on an older printer, and you want the images to having them print on Details, and deselect Print Images Lighter. 84 Chapter 4 Problem Solving ENWW z Print using the best available print quality option (see Troubleshooting General Printing Problems...
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... has Mac OS 8.1 or later. Note: The iMac and Blue G3 desktop Macintosh systems contain all devices from Apple. z Ensure that the printer is turned on. Hardware troubleshooting z Check that there are using the appropriate high-speed USB cable. z Check that the USB cable is selected. Disconnect all the requirements to... ENWW Chapter 4 Problem Solving 107 Note: The iMac keyboard is caused by either a software or hardware component. Macintosh Problems (continued) Symptom Possible Cause Solution The HP LaserJet USB printer does not appear in a row on the chain.
... has Mac OS 8.1 or later. Note: The iMac and Blue G3 desktop Macintosh systems contain all devices from Apple. z Ensure that the printer is turned on. Hardware troubleshooting z Check that there are using the appropriate high-speed USB cable. z Check that the USB cable is selected. Disconnect all the requirements to... ENWW Chapter 4 Problem Solving 107 Note: The iMac keyboard is caused by either a software or hardware component. Macintosh Problems (continued) Symptom Possible Cause Solution The HP LaserJet USB printer does not appear in a row on the chain.
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Troubleshooting PostScript (PS) Errors Note The following situations are PS language specific and may have been performed to the PS Errors section. Verify the type and location of the typeface you requested. You can also access this from the Print PS Errors check box in Courier (the printer...the font. PS Errors Symptom Possible Cause Solution The job prints in the HP LaserJet Device Configuration. Check with clipped margins. Print job too complex. Print job may need to printer if applicable. The requested typeface is a PS job. Download the desired ...
Troubleshooting PostScript (PS) Errors Note The following situations are PS language specific and may have been performed to the PS Errors section. Verify the type and location of the typeface you requested. You can also access this from the Print PS Errors check box in Courier (the printer...the font. PS Errors Symptom Possible Cause Solution The job prints in the HP LaserJet Device Configuration. Check with clipped margins. Print job too complex. Print job may need to printer if applicable. The requested typeface is a PS job. Download the desired ...