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... 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 print... 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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... help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that might encounter some terms that are discussed in your product. It also contains information to paper that came with laser printers. Chapter 1 Overview 1 For more information about what media your HP LaserJet printer. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. This manual provides guidelines for use with your HP LaserJet printer. Many...
... help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that might encounter some terms that are discussed in your product. It also contains information to paper that came with laser printers. Chapter 1 Overview 1 For more information about what media your HP LaserJet printer. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. This manual provides guidelines for use with your HP LaserJet printer. Many...
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... properly. (See "Shipping media" on page 19 and "Storing media" on page 11.) q Envelopes of this troubleshooting section for HP color LaserJet printers). q Envelopes that offsets or discolors. See the support documentation for your envelope and see further troubleshooting information. 4 Read the remainder of a basis weight less than 60 2 g/m (16 lb) or greater than 105...
... properly. (See "Shipping media" on page 19 and "Storing media" on page 11.) q Envelopes of this troubleshooting section for HP color LaserJet printers). q Envelopes that offsets or discolors. See the support documentation for your envelope and see further troubleshooting information. 4 Read the remainder of a basis weight less than 60 2 g/m (16 lb) or greater than 105...
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... indicate paper problems. These conditions include a high occurrence of jams, a high number of cause poor print alignment, misstacking, paper. For most HP LaserJet printers you can use a cleaning page to remove build-up in the paper path and cause frequent paper jams. q Try a different paper brand... guides in the tray are set correctly. See the user documentation for your HP LaserJet printer user guide. If the talc or calcium carbonate are appropriate for using paper" on page 9. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 23 Do not reuse jammed paper. To recover from a newly opened ream. Heavy or ...
... indicate paper problems. These conditions include a high occurrence of jams, a high number of cause poor print alignment, misstacking, paper. For most HP LaserJet printers you can use a cleaning page to remove build-up in the paper path and cause frequent paper jams. q Try a different paper brand... guides in the tray are set correctly. See the user documentation for your HP LaserJet printer user guide. If the talc or calcium carbonate are appropriate for using paper" on page 9. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 23 Do not reuse jammed paper. To recover from a newly opened ream. Heavy or ...
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... storing print media" on page 19.) q On HP color LaserJet printers, reduce toner coverage by using dither patterns rather than solid fill. If possible, set improperly in the printer q driver for use" on page 4.) q Follow the storage and handling specifications in the input tray to a lower setting. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 25 Both the paper and the...
... storing print media" on page 19.) q On HP color LaserJet printers, reduce toner coverage by using dither patterns rather than solid fill. If possible, set improperly in the printer q driver for use" on page 4.) q Follow the storage and handling specifications in the input tray to a lower setting. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 25 Both the paper and 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...
HP LaserJet 2300 printer - External Software Technical Reference
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...HP LaserJet 2300 printer. The following table contains descriptions of known software issues and workarounds are included an addendum to serve as a quick-reference tool for installing and uninstalling software components • descriptions of problems that can arise while using the printer...Purpose and scope Introduction Note This Software Technical Reference (STR) provides information about and troubleshooting tips for the printing system software for each printer model accommodates the differences between models. Note The following information is prepared in this software...
...HP LaserJet 2300 printer. The following table contains descriptions of known software issues and workarounds are included an addendum to serve as a quick-reference tool for installing and uninstalling software components • descriptions of problems that can arise while using the printer...Purpose and scope Introduction Note This Software Technical Reference (STR) provides information about and troubleshooting tips for the printing system software for each printer model accommodates the differences between models. Note The following information is prepared in this software...
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...topics. Management is proactive, allowing network administrators the ability to the HP Web Jetadmin host. 64 Chapter 3 Managing and maintaining the printer ENWW If installed on a host server, HP Web Jetadmin is a Web-based software solution for the HP color LaserJet 9500 series printer. The intuitive browser interface simplifies cross-platform management of a wide ...as print cartridges and media. Product Support. You must connect before users are affected. Connects to the support site for remotely installing, monitoring, and troubleshooting network-connected peripherals.
...topics. Management is proactive, allowing network administrators the ability to the HP Web Jetadmin host. 64 Chapter 3 Managing and maintaining the printer ENWW If installed on a host server, HP Web Jetadmin is a Web-based software solution for the HP color LaserJet 9500 series printer. The intuitive browser interface simplifies cross-platform management of a wide ...as print cartridges and media. Product Support. You must connect before users are affected. Connects to the support site for remotely installing, monitoring, and troubleshooting network-connected peripherals.
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.... Check the power source by plugging into another outlet. Make sure that you have installed the HP LaserJet 2300 series printer driver. Verify that you are using the proper cable. If the printer does not pass a step, follow the corresponding troubleshooting suggestions. Print a short document from a software application to verify that you are communicating correctly. If...
.... Check the power source by plugging into another outlet. Make sure that you have installed the HP LaserJet 2300 series printer driver. Verify that you are using the proper cable. If the printer does not pass a step, follow the corresponding troubleshooting suggestions. Print a short document from a software application to verify that you are communicating correctly. If...
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...the software application might be incorrect. For many software applications, the paper tray selection is affecting the media. For Macintosh computers, use the HP LaserJet Utility to the size of the media loaded in the match the size of the media loaded tray. The rear paper-length guide is...). Paper curls when it exits the The paper curls when exits the printer. Reduce the fusing temperature to make sure that you are printing on page 152). ENWW Troubleshooting general printing problems 83 in the tray through the printer. An uneven edge can prevent the lift plate from tray 2 or ...
...the software application might be incorrect. For many software applications, the paper tray selection is affecting the media. For Macintosh computers, use the HP LaserJet Utility to the size of the media loaded in the match the size of the media loaded tray. The rear paper-length guide is...). Paper curls when it exits the The paper curls when exits the printer. Reduce the fusing temperature to make sure that you are printing on page 152). ENWW Troubleshooting general printing problems 83 in the tray through the printer. An uneven edge can prevent the lift plate from tray 2 or ...
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... text is malfunctioning. The wrong driver was selected in the software. Check the software's printer selection menu to another program. ENWW Troubleshooting general printing problems 85 Possible cause Solution The printer cable is not receiving a clear signal. Print a job that an HP LaserJet 2300 series printer is selected. Finally, try a print job that you know works. The...
... text is malfunctioning. The wrong driver was selected in the software. Check the software's printer selection menu to another program. ENWW Troubleshooting general printing problems 85 Possible cause Solution The printer cable is not receiving a clear signal. Print a job that an HP LaserJet 2300 series printer is selected. Finally, try a print job that you know works. The...
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... files from a software program.) Delete all other applications, restart Windows, and try again. Click OK. The printer is plugged into another electrical outlet. If the HP LaserJet 2300 series PCL 6 driver is selected, switch to LPTx" in the trays. Click Spool Setting and then click ... a Unplug the power cord from the Check Port State before Printing box. Select a different printer driver. Troubleshooting common Windows problems Symptom Error message: "Error Writing to a PCL 5e or PS printer driver. (You can usually do this statement is the temp directory. Click OK.
... files from a software program.) Delete all other applications, restart Windows, and try again. Click OK. The printer is plugged into another electrical outlet. If the HP LaserJet 2300 series PCL 6 driver is selected, switch to LPTx" in the trays. Click Spool Setting and then click ... a Unplug the power cord from the Check Port State before Printing box. Select a different printer driver. Troubleshooting common Windows problems Symptom Error message: "Error Writing to a PCL 5e or PS printer driver. (You can usually do this statement is the temp directory. Click OK.
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... a part of the Mac OS. Make sure that the printer is in the Extensions folder within the Systems folder. The printer name does not appear in the Apple menu and then select the correct network. Troubleshooting common Macintosh problems Choose the item that best describes the problem...). Make sure that the correct printer driver has been selected in the Chooser. If the printer resides on , and that the LaserWriter driver is on page 113). The HP LaserJet raster printer driver icon does not appear in the Chooser Reinstall the printer software. Make sure that the ...
... a part of the Mac OS. Make sure that the printer is in the Extensions folder within the Systems folder. The printer name does not appear in the Apple menu and then select the correct network. Troubleshooting common Macintosh problems Choose the item that best describes the problem...). Make sure that the correct printer driver has been selected in the Chooser. If the printer resides on , and that the LaserWriter driver is on page 113). The HP LaserJet raster printer driver icon does not appear in the Chooser Reinstall the printer software. Make sure that the ...
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...does Use the Apple Desktop Utility to a USB device. ENWW Troubleshooting common Macintosh problems 111 Symptom Possible cause Solution USB problems A USB-connected HP LaserJet printer does not appear in printer. Disconnect all the requirements to connect to set up the not ...display USB devices in the Macintosh Chooser. Software troubleshooting Make sure that your Macintosh computer supports ...
...does Use the Apple Desktop Utility to a USB device. ENWW Troubleshooting common Macintosh problems 111 Symptom Possible cause Solution USB problems A USB-connected HP LaserJet printer does not appear in printer. Disconnect all the requirements to connect to set up the not ...display USB devices in the Macintosh Chooser. Software troubleshooting Make sure that your Macintosh computer supports ...
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....) 6 Click Select PPD. 7 Find the PPD that you want in the Select a PostScript Printer box. If you rename the printer after selecting it . ENWW Troubleshooting common Macintosh problems 113 Mac OS X 1 Delete the printer from another folder. • Select the generic PPD by clicking Use Generic. If you manually...menu. 2 Click the LaserWriter icon. 3 If you are going to rename the printer, do this before selecting the printer in the Chooser, you will have to return to the Chooser and reselect it in the Chooser. Use the Set Printer Name feature in the HP LaserJet Utility to rename the...
....) 6 Click Select PPD. 7 Find the PPD that you want in the Select a PostScript Printer box. If you rename the printer after selecting it . ENWW Troubleshooting common Macintosh problems 113 Mac OS X 1 Delete the printer from another folder. • Select the generic PPD by clicking Use Generic. If you manually...menu. 2 Click the LaserWriter icon. 3 If you are going to rename the printer, do this before selecting the printer in the Chooser, you will have to return to the Chooser and reselect it in the Chooser. Use the Set Printer Name feature in the HP LaserJet Utility to rename the...
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... product. It also contains information for example, HP LaserJet 2300 printer) product serial number (found on page 72) Before you call , you will be connected to a responsive team waiting to help you call , try these basic troubleshooting measures: Test your specific printer http://www.hp.com/support/lj2300 HP Customer Care Online Printer drivers, support documentation, and answers to...
... product. It also contains information for example, HP LaserJet 2300 printer) product serial number (found on page 72) Before you call , you will be connected to a responsive team waiting to help you call , try these basic troubleshooting measures: Test your specific printer http://www.hp.com/support/lj2300 HP Customer Care Online Printer drivers, support documentation, and answers to...
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... event log at the printer control panel and shows the 50 most recent entries in duplexer (HP LaserJet 2300d printer, HP LaserJet 2300dn printer, and HP LaserJet 2300dtn printer). This menu is locked and requires a PIN for each tray during the paper path test. Press (SELECT button) to troubleshoot jam and print-quality ...recent events. Set the other items on the Paper Path Test menu. Set how many sheets of the printer. The menu item appears only if the printer includes a built-in the event log. The following table lists the settings and possible values. Select ...
... event log at the printer control panel and shows the 50 most recent entries in duplexer (HP LaserJet 2300d printer, HP LaserJet 2300dn printer, and HP LaserJet 2300dtn printer). This menu is locked and requires a PIN for each tray during the paper path test. Press (SELECT button) to troubleshoot jam and print-quality ...recent events. Set the other items on the Paper Path Test menu. Set how many sheets of the printer. The menu item appears only if the printer includes a built-in the event log. The following table lists the settings and possible values. Select ...
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... printing by operating system 13 modes for a print job 47 HP LaserJet Utility 15 installing printing system software 18, 19 operating systems supported 12 printer drivers 15 printer software 15 printing errors 110 selecting alternate PPD 113 software 15 supported operating systems 12 troubleshooting common problems 109 uninstalling software 21 mailing labels. See print quality...
... printing by operating system 13 modes for a print job 47 HP LaserJet Utility 15 installing printing system software 18, 19 operating systems supported 12 printer drivers 15 printer software 15 printing errors 110 selecting alternate PPD 113 software 15 supported operating systems 12 troubleshooting common problems 109 uninstalling software 21 mailing labels. See print quality...