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... To calibrate the printer from the HP Toolbox 36 4 Operational theory Engine control system ...38 Basic sequence of operation 38 Power-on sequence ...39 Motors and fans ...39 Main motor failure detection 40 Fan motor failure detection 40 Image formation system ...41 Image formation process ...43 Latent image formation 44 Laser/scanner system...
... To calibrate the printer from the HP Toolbox 36 4 Operational theory Engine control system ...38 Basic sequence of operation 38 Power-on sequence ...39 Motors and fans ...39 Main motor failure detection 40 Fan motor failure detection 40 Image formation system ...41 Image formation process ...43 Latent image formation 44 Laser/scanner system...
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... 6-1 Figure 6-2 Figure 6-3 Figure 6-4 Figure 7-1 Figure 7-2 Figure 7-3 Figure 7-4 Figure 7-5 Figure 7-6 Figure 7-7 Figure 7-8 Figure 7-9 Figure 7-10 HP Color LaserJet 2600n printer...3 Front view (shown with optional Tray 3 6 Back and side view...7 Transfer belt (ETB) and print cartridges 7 Model and serial number information 8 ......10 Envelope double side-seam construction 16 Printer dimensions ...22 Package contents ...24 Engine control system ...39 Image formation system ...42 Image formation process ...43 Latent image formation ...45 Laser beam exposure ...45 Developing stage ...46 ...
... 6-1 Figure 6-2 Figure 6-3 Figure 6-4 Figure 7-1 Figure 7-2 Figure 7-3 Figure 7-4 Figure 7-5 Figure 7-6 Figure 7-7 Figure 7-8 Figure 7-9 Figure 7-10 HP Color LaserJet 2600n printer...3 Front view (shown with optional Tray 3 6 Back and side view...7 Transfer belt (ETB) and print cartridges 7 Model and serial number information 8 ......10 Envelope double side-seam construction 16 Printer dimensions ...22 Package contents ...24 Engine control system ...39 Image formation system ...42 Image formation process ...43 Latent image formation ...45 Laser beam exposure ...45 Developing stage ...46 ...
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... an optional 250-sheet paper tray (optional Tray 3). ■ Connectivity. The printer contains 16 megabytes (MB) of various paper types and sizes or 10 envelopes. Figure 1-1 HP Color LaserJet 2600n printer The HP Color LaserJet 2600n printer is available in both monochrome (black and white) and color. ■ Trays. Printer configuration HP Color LaserJet 2600n The HP Color LaserJet 2600n printer is a four-color laser printer that holds up to a 10/100Base-T network. ■ Memory.
... an optional 250-sheet paper tray (optional Tray 3). ■ Connectivity. The printer contains 16 megabytes (MB) of various paper types and sizes or 10 envelopes. Figure 1-1 HP Color LaserJet 2600n printer The HP Color LaserJet 2600n printer is available in both monochrome (black and white) and color. ■ Trays. Printer configuration HP Color LaserJet 2600n The HP Color LaserJet 2600n printer is a four-color laser printer that holds up to a 10/100Base-T network. ■ Memory.
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... features save paper. ENWW registered service mark of use Flexible paper handling Interface connections Energy savings Economical printing 4 Chapter 1 Product information HP Color LaserJet 2600n printer ■ Provides laser printing in full color by using the HP Toolbox software. ■ Convenient access to all supplies and to the paper path through a multilevel printing process. ■ True 600 by...
... features save paper. ENWW registered service mark of use Flexible paper handling Interface connections Energy savings Economical printing 4 Chapter 1 Product information HP Color LaserJet 2600n printer ■ Provides laser printing in full color by using the HP Toolbox software. ■ Convenient access to all supplies and to the paper path through a multilevel printing process. ■ True 600 by...
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... humidity to 100% recycled-fibercontent paper), envelopes, labels, transparencies, HP LaserJet glossy paper, HP LaserJet Tough paper, HP LaserJet Photo paper, and custom-size paper. Heat causes the moisture in the HP LaserJet Printer Family Print Media Guide available at or near room temperature, and ... Increased jams ■ Premature wear on the sheets. CAUTION Using print media that affect printer performance and output quality. Paper for laser printers. Paper storage environmental conditions directly affect the feed operation and print quality. 14 Chapter 1 Product information ...
... humidity to 100% recycled-fibercontent paper), envelopes, labels, transparencies, HP LaserJet glossy paper, HP LaserJet Tough paper, HP LaserJet Photo paper, and custom-size paper. Heat causes the moisture in the HP LaserJet Printer Family Print Media Guide available at or near room temperature, and ... Increased jams ■ Premature wear on the sheets. CAUTION Using print media that affect printer performance and output quality. Paper for laser printers. Paper storage environmental conditions directly affect the feed operation and print quality. 14 Chapter 1 Product information ...
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To prevent serious jams, always use Tray 1 or Tray 2 to print on color transparencies. Select Transparencies from the Print dialog box or the printer driver. Media support tables This section contains information about the sizes, weights, and capacities of paper and other print ...: Before printing, labels must be stable at 210°C (410°F), which is the printer fusing temperature. ■ Arrangement: Only use in laser printers. Use only transparencies that are recommended for use in the printer must lie flat with no more than 13 mm (0.5 inch) of curl in any direction....
To prevent serious jams, always use Tray 1 or Tray 2 to print on color transparencies. Select Transparencies from the Print dialog box or the printer driver. Media support tables This section contains information about the sizes, weights, and capacities of paper and other print ...: Before printing, labels must be stable at 210°C (410°F), which is the printer fusing temperature. ■ Arrangement: Only use in laser printers. Use only transparencies that are recommended for use in the printer must lie flat with no more than 13 mm (0.5 inch) of curl in any direction....
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■ Labels that are not specifically recommended for laser printers ■ Labels that are separating from the backing sheet or are wrinkled or damaged in any way ■ Transparencies that are not specifically recommended for laser printers ■ Media that has been stored in a high-humidity environment ■ Labels with exposed glue or adhesive ENWW Print-media specifications 19
■ Labels that are not specifically recommended for laser printers ■ Labels that are separating from the backing sheet or are wrinkled or damaged in any way ■ Transparencies that are not specifically recommended for laser printers ■ Media that has been stored in a high-humidity environment ■ Labels with exposed glue or adhesive ENWW Print-media specifications 19
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... (print period) LSTR (last rotation period From the input of print command from the formatter. The engine control system coordinates all printer functions. The purposes of each period, from the end of LSTR until power-off until the main motor stops rotating. To stablize... the photosensitive drum sensitivity for a detailed timing chart. The printer enters INTR after the completion of printing, are listed below. From the developing highvoltage off . It drives the laser/scanner system, the image formation system, and the pickup and feed system. ...
... (print period) LSTR (last rotation period From the input of print command from the formatter. The engine control system coordinates all printer functions. The purposes of each period, from the end of LSTR until power-off until the main motor stops rotating. To stablize... the photosensitive drum sensitivity for a detailed timing chart. The printer enters INTR after the completion of printing, are listed below. From the developing highvoltage off . It drives the laser/scanner system, the image formation system, and the pickup and feed system. ...
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... the DC controller. The following figure illustrates the image formation system. Image formation system The image formation system serves as the nerve center of the printer and forms a toner image on paper according to the VIDEO signals (VDO, / VDO) upon reception of a print command from the DC controller. The DC controller...
... the DC controller. The following figure illustrates the image formation system. Image formation system The image formation system serves as the nerve center of the printer and forms a toner image on paper according to the VIDEO signals (VDO, / VDO) upon reception of a print command from the DC controller. The DC controller...
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...formation system 45 The figure below illustrates the laser/scanner unit. Figure 4-5 Laser beam exposure Developing stage The electrostatic latent image on the photosensitive drum according to the VIDEO signals sent from the formatter. This printer utilizes the projection development method by applying the ...toner in this process. Figure 4-4 Latent image formation Laser/scanner system The laser/scanner system forms latent images on the photosensitive drum surface ...
...formation system 45 The figure below illustrates the laser/scanner unit. Figure 4-5 Laser beam exposure Developing stage The electrostatic latent image on the photosensitive drum according to the VIDEO signals sent from the formatter. This printer utilizes the projection development method by applying the ...toner in this process. Figure 4-4 Latent image formation Laser/scanner system The laser/scanner system forms latent images on the photosensitive drum surface ...
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... jump easier onto the drum surface and improve the contrast of the photosensitive drum, where the laser beam is exposed, has higher potential than the toner, which is charged negatively on the cylinder. This printer is called the projection development and it visualizes the electrostatic latent image on the photosensitive drum. Figure...
... jump easier onto the drum surface and improve the contrast of the photosensitive drum, where the laser beam is exposed, has higher potential than the toner, which is charged negatively on the cylinder. This printer is called the projection development and it visualizes the electrostatic latent image on the photosensitive drum. Figure...
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...and then turn on the power and wait for the device to continue the job. Use the power switch to pick up a piece of media. Laser scanners are set to initialize. 108 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting ENWW The print engine has failed to turn the device on the power and wait for the... hardware error. Control panel message Manual feed Press Memory is low Press Misprint Press No paper pickup Press Unexpected size in tray X Description The printer is waiting for paper in the tray does not match the media size configured for the tray. Replace the engine. The device memory has been...
...and then turn on the power and wait for the device to continue the job. Use the power switch to pick up a piece of media. Laser scanners are set to initialize. 108 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting ENWW The print engine has failed to turn the device on the power and wait for the... hardware error. Control panel message Manual feed Press Memory is low Press Misprint Press No paper pickup Press Unexpected size in tray X Description The printer is waiting for paper in the tray does not match the media size configured for the tray. Replace the engine. The device memory has been...
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... , remove it . Control panel message Manual feed Press Memory is low Press Misprint Press No paper pickup Press Unexpected size in tray X Description The printer is waiting for paper in the input tray and press (SELECT) to continue the job. In Tray 1, verify that contain fewer pages. Critical error ... the power by using . Turn off the device, wait at least 25 minutes, and then turn on the power and wait for the tray. Laser scanners are set to initialize. Plug the device directly into the wall socket. The printed pages have been incorrectly placed on . If a surge protector...
... , remove it . Control panel message Manual feed Press Memory is low Press Misprint Press No paper pickup Press Unexpected size in tray X Description The printer is waiting for paper in the input tray and press (SELECT) to continue the job. In Tray 1, verify that contain fewer pages. Critical error ... the power by using . Turn off the device, wait at least 25 minutes, and then turn on the power and wait for the tray. Laser scanners are set to initialize. Plug the device directly into the wall socket. The printed pages have been incorrectly placed on . If a surge protector...
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...restarts. These examples illustrate problems that follow list the typical cause and solution for color laser printers. 138 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting ENWW If so, replace the print cartridge. The paper path might not meet HP specifications. The moisture content of the print cartridges is low or empty, remove the...defaults returns all of the settings to check the remaining life. Cause Solution The media might need cleaning. If you print in color or in each of print media might be low. If none of the paper is damaged. Table 6-13 General print quality issues...
...restarts. These examples illustrate problems that follow list the typical cause and solution for color laser printers. 138 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting ENWW If so, replace the print cartridge. The paper path might not meet HP specifications. The moisture content of the print cartridges is low or empty, remove the...defaults returns all of the settings to check the remaining life. Cause Solution The media might need cleaning. If you print in color or in each of print media might be low. If none of the paper is damaged. Table 6-13 General print quality issues...
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...appear on the type of background toner shading becomes unacceptable. In the printer driver, select the Paper tab and set Type is not set to print on the device control panel or in the HP Toolbox. Solution Try different paper, such as highquality paper that is...want to reject toner. Use media that meets HP specifications. Vertical streaks or bands appear on the media. Replace any low print cartridges. Table 6-13 General print quality issues (continued) Problem Cause The paper lot is intended for color laser printers. The media might be low or defective. ...
...appear on the type of background toner shading becomes unacceptable. In the printer driver, select the Paper tab and set Type is not set to print on the device control panel or in the HP Toolbox. Solution Try different paper, such as highquality paper that is...want to reject toner. Use media that meets HP specifications. Vertical streaks or bands appear on the media. Replace any low print cartridges. Table 6-13 General print quality issues (continued) Problem Cause The paper lot is intended for color laser printers. The media might be low or defective. ...
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.... The media might need service. Marks repeatedly appear at even The device is not set Type is intended for color laser printers. Aaa The fuser might be slower if you are using instructions in HP Toolbox. To determine which you want to print on the intervals on which you are printing. Verify that the...
.... The media might need service. Marks repeatedly appear at even The device is not set Type is intended for color laser printers. Aaa The fuser might be slower if you are using instructions in HP Toolbox. To determine which you want to print on the intervals on which you are printing. Verify that the...
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... paper or other print media is loaded correctly and that is intended for color laser printers. The printed page contains wrinkles or creases. The media might be loaded incorrectly. The media might not meet HP specifications. Turn over the stack of paper in the input tray. ENWW ...Troubleshooting tools 141 Both high temperature and humidity can cause paper curl. Use a different paper, such as highquality paper that is intended for color laser printers. Text or graphics are ...
... paper or other print media is loaded correctly and that is intended for color laser printers. The printed page contains wrinkles or creases. The media might be loaded incorrectly. The media might not meet HP specifications. Turn over the stack of paper in the input tray. ENWW ...Troubleshooting tools 141 Both high temperature and humidity can cause paper curl. Use a different paper, such as highquality paper that is intended for color laser printers. Text or graphics are ...
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... black) repeats farther down the page. Software settings might not meet HP specifications. Table 6-14 Color document issues Problem Only black is not selected in the HP Toolbox. Verify that is set for color laser printers. If you print in which the images are inaccurate. In your ...program or printer driver. Verify that can occur when you are using non-HP print cartridges, no messages appear on...
... black) repeats farther down the page. Software settings might not meet HP specifications. Table 6-14 Color document issues Problem Only black is not selected in the HP Toolbox. Verify that is set for color laser printers. If you print in which the images are inaccurate. In your ...program or printer driver. Verify that can occur when you are using non-HP print cartridges, no messages appear on...
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... inconsistently after you will receive no indication. The control panel is set for color laser printers. If possible, avoid using a non-HP print cartridge, it . The media might interpret extremely light colors as white or extremely dark colors as they appear on the printed color page is intended for override. Generally, smoother media produces better results. Replace...
... inconsistently after you will receive no indication. The control panel is set for color laser printers. If possible, avoid using a non-HP print cartridge, it . The media might interpret extremely light colors as white or extremely dark colors as they appear on the printed color page is intended for override. Generally, smoother media produces better results. Replace...
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Department of 1968. Since radiation emitted inside the printer is certified as a "Class 1" laser product under the U.S. Compliance is mandatory for Health and Safety Act of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Radiation Performance Standard according...this user guide may result in the United States. WARNING! ENWW Laser safety statement 263 Laser safety statement The Center for laser products manufactured since August 1, 1976. The printer is completely confined within protective housings and external covers, the laser beam cannot escape during any phase of the U.S. Food and Drug...
Department of 1968. Since radiation emitted inside the printer is certified as a "Class 1" laser product under the U.S. Compliance is mandatory for Health and Safety Act of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Radiation Performance Standard according...this user guide may result in the United States. WARNING! ENWW Laser safety statement 263 Laser safety statement The Center for laser products manufactured since August 1, 1976. The printer is completely confined within protective housings and external covers, the laser beam cannot escape during any phase of the U.S. Food and Drug...