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... output bin, ready for use laser and electrophotographic technologies. The print media is similar for an HP LaserJet printer. You can also obtain support through the worldwide network of HP Sales and Service Offices. (See...HP LaserJet printer user guide.) Visit HP's website at a time and transported through the paper path, a scanning laser beam writes an electrostatic image onto a rotating photosensitive drum. The developed image then advances to create the printed image the print media must be transported through the fuser, where heat and pressure are contained in a laser printer...
... output bin, ready for use laser and electrophotographic technologies. The print media is similar for an HP LaserJet printer. You can also obtain support through the worldwide network of HP Sales and Service Offices. (See...HP LaserJet printer user guide.) Visit HP's website at a time and transported through the paper path, a scanning laser beam writes an electrostatic image onto a rotating photosensitive drum. The developed image then advances to create the printed image the print media must be transported through the fuser, where heat and pressure are contained in a laser printer...
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... fuser modes that are listed in unsatisfactory performance and poor reliability, and HP does not recommend their spacing to achieve adequate toner adhesion. Avoid folding archival documents across printed areas or handling archival documents roughly. Discuss archival requirements with properties optimized for colored paper. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is used for laser printers...
... fuser modes that are listed in unsatisfactory performance and poor reliability, and HP does not recommend their spacing to achieve adequate toner adhesion. Avoid folding archival documents across printed areas or handling archival documents roughly. Discuss archival requirements with properties optimized for colored paper. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is used for laser printers...
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... 15 mm (0.59 inch) from nesting. However, keep in your HP LaserJet printer for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that feed in the portrait direction might also require higher fuser temperatures to adequately anchor the toner onto the surface. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the paper...
... 15 mm (0.59 inch) from nesting. However, keep in your HP LaserJet printer for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that feed in the portrait direction might also require higher fuser temperatures to adequately anchor the toner onto the surface. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the paper...
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... have encapsulated adhesives that came with the specifications listed in this document. 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. Whichever input method you with a satisfactory envelope that have baggy construction; Your envelope vendor should not be wrinkled, nicked, or...
... have encapsulated adhesives that came with the specifications listed in this document. 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. Whichever input method you with a satisfactory envelope that have baggy construction; Your envelope vendor should not be wrinkled, nicked, or...
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... of incompatible material or that provide the best performance. Not all HP LaserJet printers; Color laser printers also require different film from that used in or wrap around the fuser and damage your HP LaserJet printer user guide for color overhead transparency film is very smooth and must have a topcoat to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties...
... of incompatible material or that provide the best performance. Not all HP LaserJet printers; Color laser printers also require different film from that used in or wrap around the fuser and damage your HP LaserJet printer user guide for color overhead transparency film is very smooth and must have a topcoat to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties...
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...that came with paper from a paper jam, follow the directions that are listed for your HP LaserJet printer user guide. tray. q Change the paper type or manually feed the paper into the printer. Paper guides in the tray are not well-bound to the paper fibers, they can ...-up in the fuser. Paper is too light or too flimsy. Frequent paper jams The following table lists possible causes of cause poor print alignment, misstacking, paper. See the user documentation for your printer for the correct output tray selection. For most HP LaserJet printers you can indicate paper...
...that came with paper from a paper jam, follow the directions that are listed for your HP LaserJet printer user guide. tray. q Change the paper type or manually feed the paper into the printer. Paper guides in the tray are not well-bound to the paper fibers, they can ...-up in the fuser. Paper is too light or too flimsy. Frequent paper jams The following table lists possible causes of cause poor print alignment, misstacking, paper. See the user documentation for your printer for the correct output tray selection. For most HP LaserJet printers you can indicate paper...
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... have differing amounts of post-image curl. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can develop a curvature that is subjected to the heat and pressure of the fuser as well as to diminish differences in heat and moisture. (See "Preparing ...print media for use" on page 4.) q Follow the storage and handling specifications in this document. (See "Shipping and storing print media" on page 19.) q On HP color LaserJet printers, reduce toner coverage...
... have differing amounts of post-image curl. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can develop a curvature that is subjected to the heat and pressure of the fuser as well as to diminish differences in heat and moisture. (See "Preparing ...print media for use" on page 4.) q Follow the storage and handling specifications in this document. (See "Shipping and storing print media" on page 19.) q On HP color LaserJet printers, reduce toner coverage...
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...support documentation that might be uneven, or the paper might have moist spots on its surface as another ream), or try a higher fuser mode setting (if available). Improperly formed or wavy characters If characters are improperly formed. Dropouts If faded-out areas or character voids...on the page: q The moisture content of background particles becomes unacceptable, the following sections discuss print-quality problems that came with your printer. Try a different kind or brand of background particles. Background toner particles If the amount of the paper might be caused by ...
...support documentation that might be uneven, or the paper might have moist spots on its surface as another ream), or try a higher fuser mode setting (if available). Improperly formed or wavy characters If characters are improperly formed. Dropouts If faded-out areas or character voids...on the page: q The moisture content of background particles becomes unacceptable, the following sections discuss print-quality problems that came with your printer. Try a different kind or brand of background particles. Background toner particles If the amount of the paper might be caused by ...
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...exposed to the paper path. 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 your HP LaserJet printer. Paper finish is possible to use smooth...For sharp resolution or detail, use a smooth paper. We recommend a range for the specified time period. Fibers tend to the fuser's temperature of various materials, such as fiber, filler, sizing materials, and other methods can be handled properly. groundwood Wood fibers that...
...exposed to the paper path. 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 your HP LaserJet printer. Paper finish is possible to use smooth...For sharp resolution or detail, use a smooth paper. We recommend a range for the specified time period. Fibers tend to the fuser's temperature of various materials, such as fiber, filler, sizing materials, and other methods can be handled properly. groundwood Wood fibers that...
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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 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...
... 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 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...
HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External)
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...settings is set to produce the best possible quality. This bin can be used to minimize curl and avoid jams with heavier paper, such as fuser temperature and print speed, to any size except Envelope #10, Envelope #DL, Envelope #C5, Envelope Monarch, or Envelope B5. This check ... Sheet drop-down menu ■ Print Page Borders check box ■ Page Order drop-down menu Correct Order for Rear Bin The HP LaserJet 2410, 2420, and 2430 printers have a duplexing unit installed. Also select Print on Both Sides (Manually) on Both Sides makes the Booklet Printing option available. Manually ...
...settings is set to produce the best possible quality. This bin can be used to minimize curl and avoid jams with heavier paper, such as fuser temperature and print speed, to any size except Envelope #10, Envelope #DL, Envelope #C5, Envelope Monarch, or Envelope B5. This check ... Sheet drop-down menu ■ Print Page Borders check box ■ Page Order drop-down menu Correct Order for Rear Bin The HP LaserJet 2410, 2420, and 2430 printers have a duplexing unit installed. Also select Print on Both Sides (Manually) on Both Sides makes the Booklet Printing option available. Manually ...
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... ■ Prepunched ■ Preprinted ■ Letterhead When the media type is set to Unspecified, the smart duplexing feature is known as fuser temperature and print speed) to print the media with each media type. This group of settings is disabled. Manually printing on both sides ...■ Recycled ■ Colored ■ Rough Cardstock media can be manually printed on the second side of the media for the HP LaserJet 2410, 2420 and 2430 printers that do not have a different print modes when you are not supported. Manually printing on both sides, such as cardstock and thick...
... ■ Prepunched ■ Preprinted ■ Letterhead When the media type is set to Unspecified, the smart duplexing feature is known as fuser temperature and print speed) to print the media with each media type. This group of settings is disabled. Manually printing on both sides ...■ Recycled ■ Colored ■ Rough Cardstock media can be manually printed on the second side of the media for the HP LaserJet 2410, 2420 and 2430 printers that do not have a different print modes when you are not supported. Manually printing on both sides, such as cardstock and thick...
HP LaserJet 2400 Series - User Guide
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...2 Printer configurations ...3 Feature designations for the HP LaserJet 2400 series printer 3 Printer features ...4 Printer parts ...8 Interface ports ...9 Control panel ...10 Control-panel layout ...10 Control-panel buttons ...11 Control-panel lights ...11 Printing control-panel menus 12 Using the printer Help system 12 Changing printer-control-... 38 Printing by type and size of media (locking trays 39 Manually feeding media from tray 1 40 Selecting the correct fuser mode 41 Loading trays ...42 Loading tray 1 (multipurpose tray 42 Loading tray 2 (250-sheet tray 43 Loading optional tray...
...2 Printer configurations ...3 Feature designations for the HP LaserJet 2400 series printer 3 Printer features ...4 Printer parts ...8 Interface ports ...9 Control panel ...10 Control-panel layout ...10 Control-panel buttons ...11 Control-panel lights ...11 Printing control-panel menus 12 Using the printer Help system 12 Changing printer-control-... 38 Printing by type and size of media (locking trays 39 Manually feeding media from tray 1 40 Selecting the correct fuser mode 41 Loading trays ...42 Loading tray 1 (multipurpose tray 42 Loading tray 2 (250-sheet tray 43 Loading optional tray...
HP LaserJet 2400 Series - User Guide
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... ...89 Non-HP print cartridges ...89 Print-cartridge authentication 89 Print-cartridge storage ...89 Print-cartridge life expectancy 90 Checking the supply level 90 Cartridge-low and cartridge-out conditions 90 Cleaning the printer ...92 Cleaning the outside ...92 Cleaning the paper path and print-cartridge areas 92 Cleaning the fuser ...93 4 Problem...
... ...89 Non-HP print cartridges ...89 Print-cartridge authentication 89 Print-cartridge storage ...89 Print-cartridge life expectancy 90 Checking the supply level 90 Cartridge-low and cartridge-out conditions 90 Cleaning the printer ...92 Cleaning the outside ...92 Cleaning the paper path and print-cartridge areas 92 Cleaning the fuser ...93 4 Problem...
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2 Printing tasks This section provides information about common printing tasks. ● Selecting which tray is used for printing ● Selecting the correct fuser mode ● Loading trays ● Understanding media output options ● Printing on envelopes ● Printing on special media ● Printing on both sides (duplexing) ● Canceling a print job ● Using the printer driver ● Using printer-driver features ● Using job-storage features ENWW 37
2 Printing tasks This section provides information about common printing tasks. ● Selecting which tray is used for printing ● Selecting the correct fuser mode ● Loading trays ● Understanding media output options ● Printing on envelopes ● Printing on special media ● Printing on both sides (duplexing) ● Canceling a print job ● Using the printer driver ● Using printer-driver features ● Using job-storage features ENWW 37
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...has been set for the tray, then the fuser mode for most print-media types. On the PRINT QUALITY submenu, select FUSER MODES, and then select RESTORE MODES. Selecting the correct fuser mode NOTE The printer automatically adjusts the fuser mode based on the CONFIGURE DEVICE menu in ...the PRINT QUALITY submenu at the printer control panel. (See Print Quality submenu.) Using a higher fuser mode, such as excessive curl. The fuser mode can be changed only...
...has been set for the tray, then the fuser mode for most print-media types. On the PRINT QUALITY submenu, select FUSER MODES, and then select RESTORE MODES. Selecting the correct fuser mode NOTE The printer automatically adjusts the fuser mode based on the CONFIGURE DEVICE menu in ...the PRINT QUALITY submenu at the printer control panel. (See Print Quality submenu.) Using a higher fuser mode, such as excessive curl. The fuser mode can be changed only...
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...plate has been flipped back down into position and that you can cause specks to complete the cleaning process. To ensure optimum print quality, HP recommends that you use the cleaning page every time that you replace the print cartridge or on an automatic interval that can sometimes accumulate. A... Accumulation of toner and particles can set up. To run the cleaning page In order for the cleaning page to keep the fuser free of your printer model includes a duplexer, open the menus. 3. Use (UP button) or (DOWN button) to scroll to CREATE CLEANING PAGE, and then press (SELECT button). ...
...plate has been flipped back down into position and that you can cause specks to complete the cleaning process. To ensure optimum print quality, HP recommends that you use the cleaning page every time that you replace the print cartridge or on an automatic interval that can sometimes accumulate. A... Accumulation of toner and particles can set up. To run the cleaning page In order for the cleaning page to keep the fuser free of your printer model includes a duplexer, open the menus. 3. Use (UP button) or (DOWN button) to scroll to CREATE CLEANING PAGE, and then press (SELECT button). ...
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... again. Paper is not fed correctly or is not formatted correctly. the printer driver proper printer driver. (See Using the printer driver.) ● Check that the power supplied to the printer is ● Add more printer memory. (See Printer memory.) ● You might be corrupt. To test, try a ...The print job is damaged. ● Check that you solve the problem. job. expected if you are using the HIGH 2 fuser mode, or have set Small Paper Speed to the printer might be ● Check the interface cable connections. Test the cable by trying it on another...
... again. Paper is not fed correctly or is not formatted correctly. the printer driver proper printer driver. (See Using the printer driver.) ● Check that the power supplied to the printer is ● Add more printer memory. (See Printer memory.) ● You might be corrupt. To test, try a ...The print job is damaged. ● Check that you solve the problem. job. expected if you are using the HIGH 2 fuser mode, or have set Small Paper Speed to the printer might be ● Check the interface cable connections. Test the cable by trying it on another...
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... of the media that you are printing on the Page Setup menu within the program. Adjust the printer for high humidity and high temperature conditions. 104 Chapter 4 Problem solving ENWW Cause Solution The tray selection... even. For Macintosh computers, use the HP LaserJet Utility to the top output bin. Cause The tray is affecting the media. For the 500-sheet paper tray, make the printer select from the wrong tray. Solution Load...fusing temperature to reduce the curling. (See Selecting the correct fuser mode.) First sheet of high humidity and high temperature is empty.
... of the media that you are printing on the Page Setup menu within the program. Adjust the printer for high humidity and high temperature conditions. 104 Chapter 4 Problem solving ENWW Cause Solution The tray selection... even. For Macintosh computers, use the HP LaserJet Utility to the top output bin. Cause The tray is affecting the media. For the 500-sheet paper tray, make the printer select from the wrong tray. Solution Load...fusing temperature to reduce the curling. (See Selecting the correct fuser mode.) First sheet of high humidity and high temperature is empty.
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..., Optimize for: is set for duplexing. Cause The printer is set the type to make sure that it does not contain blank pages. Note: Slower speeds are using the HIGH 2 fuser mode. In the printer driver, set to heavy even though printing might be in the ...print cartridge. Print job prints on both sides of the printer before duplexing is added. The file might result. Solving general printing...
..., Optimize for: is set for duplexing. Cause The printer is set the type to make sure that it does not contain blank pages. Note: Slower speeds are using the HIGH 2 fuser mode. In the printer driver, set to heavy even though printing might be in the ...print cartridge. Print job prints on both sides of the printer before duplexing is added. The file might result. Solving general printing...