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 ... 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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... unfamiliar to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that is being scanned, copied, or faxed through the scan path on page 39. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. Chapter 1 Overview...the information pertains to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. It also contains information to paper that might encounter some terms that came with laser printers. 1 Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers quickly and quietly produce...
... unfamiliar to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that is being scanned, copied, or faxed through the scan path on page 39. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. Chapter 1 Overview...the information pertains to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. It also contains information to paper that might encounter some terms that came with laser printers. 1 Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers quickly and quietly produce...
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... sections further explain the possible causes of and solutions to print-media problems. Troubleshooting checklist Ask the following aspects of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media is not in good condition? 3 Troubleshooting Print-quality and media-handling problems usually result from print media that does not...
... sections further explain the possible causes of and solutions to print-media problems. Troubleshooting checklist Ask the following aspects of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media is not in good condition? 3 Troubleshooting Print-quality and media-handling problems usually result from print media that does not...
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...the input tray, or turn it 180° in your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you might have encapsulated adhesives that is poor, you are recommended in your printer user guide, or see the troubleshooting section in the tray. Do both, if necessary. 3...a fusing temperature of 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers). q Envelopes that have baggy construction or folds that are not sharply creased. 22 Basic troubleshooting ENWW Types of the single-sheet sample is related to envelopes, print a sheet of paper to...
...the input tray, or turn it 180° in your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you might have encapsulated adhesives that is poor, you are recommended in your printer user guide, or see the troubleshooting section in the tray. Do both, if necessary. 3...a fusing temperature of 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers). q Envelopes that have baggy construction or folds that are not sharply creased. 22 Basic troubleshooting ENWW Types of the single-sheet sample is related to envelopes, print a sheet of paper to...
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... type or try another ream of cause poor print alignment, misstacking, paper. This can damage the printer. set incorrectly q Make sure that came with the paper sensors. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 23 Frequent paper jams The following table lists possible causes of the paper guides have been in ...feeds, and post-image curl. Paper guides in the tray are not well-bound to specification. See the user documentation for your HP LaserJet printer user guide. Paper is too smooth or too rough. Paper might not be picked up in the paper path and cause frequent paper...
... type or try another ream of cause poor print alignment, misstacking, paper. This can damage the printer. set incorrectly q Make sure that came with the paper sensors. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 23 Frequent paper jams The following table lists possible causes of the paper guides have been in ...feeds, and post-image curl. Paper guides in the tray are not well-bound to specification. See the user documentation for your HP LaserJet printer user guide. Paper is too smooth or too rough. Paper might not be picked up in the paper path and cause frequent paper...
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...the paper manufacturing process, so different papers will have differing amounts of post-image curl. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 25 In the papermaking process, stresses that came with some printers.) q Change to a different type or brand of paper. Cause Action(s) Paper is incorrect, resulting ...in excessive curl. Generally, the higher the moisture content of the paper. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can develop a curvature that is not available with your environment to diminish differences in...
...the paper manufacturing process, so different papers will have differing amounts of post-image curl. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 25 In the papermaking process, stresses that came with some printers.) q Change to a different type or brand of paper. Cause Action(s) Paper is incorrect, resulting ...in excessive curl. Generally, the higher the moisture content of the paper. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can develop a curvature that is not available with your environment to diminish differences in...
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.... See "Envelope construction" on page 11 for characteristics of good envelope construction. q You might need to acclimate the envelope from the storage environment to your printer. q Reduce background (gray shading in heat and moisture. (See "Preparing print media for characteristics of good envelope construction. q Try different envelopes that form in the...) by the following envelope conditions: Cause Action(s) Loose envelope construction. Action(s) q Avoid printing over seams or other multiple-layer areas. Gray areas on page 4.) Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 27
.... See "Envelope construction" on page 11 for characteristics of good envelope construction. q You might need to acclimate the envelope from the storage environment to your printer. q Reduce background (gray shading in heat and moisture. (See "Preparing print media for characteristics of good envelope construction. q Try different envelopes that form in the...) by the following envelope conditions: Cause Action(s) Loose envelope construction. Action(s) q Avoid printing over seams or other multiple-layer areas. Gray areas on page 4.) Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 27
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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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... simplex, defined 42 sizes accuracy specifications 10 A-series papers 39 cardstock 32 envelopes 12, 32 paper, standard 31 smeared toner, troubleshooting 28 smoothness defined 41, 42 equivalence tables 33 soft gloss laser paper, hp 36 sorting mailings 18 specialty papers 8, 9 stamps, precanceled 18 standard sizes card stock 32 envelopes 32 paper 31 static...
... simplex, defined 42 sizes accuracy specifications 10 A-series papers 39 cardstock 32 envelopes 12, 32 paper, standard 31 smeared toner, troubleshooting 28 smoothness defined 41, 42 equivalence tables 33 soft gloss laser paper, hp 36 sorting mailings 18 specialty papers 8, 9 stamps, precanceled 18 standard sizes card stock 32 envelopes 32 paper 31 static...
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See curl wax pick defined 43 specifications 10 websites HP 2 ordering media 35 weight basis, equivalence tables 29 defined 39 envelope specifications 11, 13 equivalence tables 30 heavy paper 7, 23 paper specifications 10 ream label 5 windows, avoiding envelopes with 4, 6 wave. W warping, preventing 19 warranty 3 waste paper, defined 43 watermarks defined 43 papers with 11 wire side, defined 40 wrapping ream labels 5 specifications 10 storing media 19 wrinkled envelopes, troubleshooting 27 Z zone coating, adhesives 15 49
See curl wax pick defined 43 specifications 10 websites HP 2 ordering media 35 weight basis, equivalence tables 29 defined 39 envelope specifications 11, 13 equivalence tables 30 heavy paper 7, 23 paper specifications 10 ream label 5 windows, avoiding envelopes with 4, 6 wave. W warping, preventing 19 warranty 3 waste paper, defined 43 watermarks defined 43 papers with 11 wire side, defined 40 wrapping ream labels 5 specifications 10 storing media 19 wrinkled envelopes, troubleshooting 27 Z zone coating, adhesives 15 49
HP Embedded Web Server - User Guide
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The following illustration and table describe how to view current product settings, help troubleshoot printer problems, and verify the installation of the callouts in this illustration. 10 Viewing product status from the Information screens ENWW Configuration Page Use the Configuration Page screen to use this screen. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Note: See the table on the following page for descriptions of optional accessories such as dual inline memory modules (DIMMs) or paper-handling devices.
The following illustration and table describe how to view current product settings, help troubleshoot printer problems, and verify the installation of the callouts in this illustration. 10 Viewing product status from the Information screens ENWW Configuration Page Use the Configuration Page screen to use this screen. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Note: See the table on the following page for descriptions of optional accessories such as dual inline memory modules (DIMMs) or paper-handling devices.
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... of pages that the area provides For more information, see "Navigating through the HP Embedded Web Server" on page 5. Provides access to the HP support Web site for each event. Lists the number of some events. ENWW ...printer errors. The last error to use this screen. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Callout Area on the screen 1 EWS tabs and menus 2 Number 3 Page Count 4 Event 5 Description or Personality 6 Product Support link Information or capability that had been printed from the product when the error occurred. Shows the internal event code for product-specific troubleshooting...
... of pages that the area provides For more information, see "Navigating through the HP Embedded Web Server" on page 5. Provides access to the HP support Web site for each event. Lists the number of some events. ENWW ...printer errors. The last error to use this screen. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Callout Area on the screen 1 EWS tabs and menus 2 Number 3 Page Count 4 Event 5 Description or Personality 6 Product Support link Information or capability that had been printed from the product when the error occurred. Shows the internal event code for product-specific troubleshooting...
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Because this view shows the product status, it can help you were standing at the product. The appearance of the screen might vary, depending on your product. 16 Viewing product status from the Information screens ENWW Control Panel Note For products that have a control panel, the Control Panel screen shows the product control-panel display as if you troubleshoot problems with the product.
Because this view shows the product status, it can help you were standing at the product. The appearance of the screen might vary, depending on your product. 16 Viewing product status from the Information screens ENWW Control Panel Note For products that have a control panel, the Control Panel screen shows the product control-panel display as if you troubleshoot problems with the product.
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... To download the most recent version of the guide for your print server model, go to the printer and network configuration settings. ● Configure the security of your HP Jetdirect print server model and operating version, the following sources: ● Help. The list of ...statistics that are stored on the print server, for network troubleshooting or optimization. ● View protocol information for all supported network connections. ● Open the HP Jetdirect Configuration page. ● Set the frequency at which the HP Embedded Web Server checks the network status. Callout Area on ...
... To download the most recent version of the guide for your print server model, go to the printer and network configuration settings. ● Configure the security of your HP Jetdirect print server model and operating version, the following sources: ● Help. The list of ...statistics that are stored on the print server, for network troubleshooting or optimization. ● View protocol information for all supported network connections. ● Open the HP Jetdirect Configuration page. ● Set the frequency at which the HP Embedded Web Server checks the network status. Callout Area on ...
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... to five additional links; For more information, see "Edit Other Links" on the Settings tab to add up to product-specific information, such as interactive troubleshooting and ordering information for genuine HP supplies. ENWW 41
... to five additional links; For more information, see "Edit Other Links" on the Settings tab to add up to product-specific information, such as interactive troubleshooting and ordering information for genuine HP supplies. ENWW 41
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... are ordered through your product and matches it with the HP information database. The hp instant support Web site detects the event and provides troubleshooting information for your online ordering of supplies from hp instant support The hp instant support Web site provides these tools for troubleshooting and for maintenance: ● Firmware and software updates. ●...
... are ordered through your product and matches it with the HP information database. The hp instant support Web site detects the event and provides troubleshooting information for your online ordering of supplies from hp instant support The hp instant support Web site provides these tools for troubleshooting and for maintenance: ● Firmware and software updates. ●...
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See print cartridge trays, diagnostics 20 troubleshooting Configuration Page screen 10 instant support 42 product support 43 ...off 4 logging on 3 M mailbox configuration 22 media usage 14 memory, verifying installed 10 menus control panel 20 HP Embedded Web Server 5 messages, error 13 Microsoft Internet Explorer, versions supported 3 mobile devices, printing from 17 Mozilla,... supported 3 Web Jetadmin 2 O ON/OFF schedule 37 online help instant support 42 product support 43 opening the HP Embedded Web Server 3 Opera, versions supported 3 ordering hard disks 2 supplies 33, 42 Other Links area 32,...
See print cartridge trays, diagnostics 20 troubleshooting Configuration Page screen 10 instant support 42 product support 43 ...off 4 logging on 3 M mailbox configuration 22 media usage 14 memory, verifying installed 10 menus control panel 20 HP Embedded Web Server 5 messages, error 13 Microsoft Internet Explorer, versions supported 3 mobile devices, printing from 17 Mozilla,... supported 3 Web Jetadmin 2 O ON/OFF schedule 37 online help instant support 42 product support 43 opening the HP Embedded Web Server 3 Opera, versions supported 3 ordering hard disks 2 supplies 33, 42 Other Links area 32,...
HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External)
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...HP Toolbox 42 Uninstalling HP Toolbox 42 To view the HP Toolbox 42 The HP Toolbox Frame 43 Top banner...43 Status tab...43 Troubleshooting tab 45 Print Quality Tools 45 Maintenance 46 Error Messages 46 Paper Jams 47 Supported Media 48 Printer Pages 49 Alerts tab...50 Documentation tab 51 Linking to the HP... Embedded Web Server 52 Other Links ...53 HP Web Jetadmin...54 ...
...HP Toolbox 42 Uninstalling HP Toolbox 42 To view the HP Toolbox 42 The HP Toolbox Frame 43 Top banner...43 Status tab...43 Troubleshooting tab 45 Print Quality Tools 45 Maintenance 46 Error Messages 46 Paper Jams 47 Supported Media 48 Printer Pages 49 Alerts tab...50 Documentation tab 51 Linking to the HP... Embedded Web Server 52 Other Links ...53 HP Web Jetadmin...54 ...