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... printer at the printer 36 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...
... printer at the printer 36 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...
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... initializer...126 Super NVRAM initializer...126 Restoring page counts and serial number 127 Cleaning the ETB...127 Troubleshooting tools...128 Printer pages and reports 128 Demo page...128 Configuration page 129 Event log...131 Supplies Status page 131 Fuser cleaning page... To restore the factory-set defaults 138 General print quality issues 138 Solving issues with color documents 142 HP Toolbox...1. 44 HP Toolbox...144 To view HP Toolbox 144 Troubleshooting tab 144 Print quality troubleshooting pages 144 Printer calibration...144 Cleaning page...144 Configuration page...145 vi ENWW
... initializer...126 Super NVRAM initializer...126 Restoring page counts and serial number 127 Cleaning the ETB...127 Troubleshooting tools...128 Printer pages and reports 128 Demo page...128 Configuration page 129 Event log...131 Supplies Status page 131 Fuser cleaning page... To restore the factory-set defaults 138 General print quality issues 138 Solving issues with color documents 142 HP Toolbox...1. 44 HP Toolbox...144 To view HP Toolbox 144 Troubleshooting tab 144 Print quality troubleshooting pages 144 Printer calibration...144 Cleaning page...144 Configuration page...145 vi ENWW
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... server Use to view troubleshooting information and online documentation. HP Toolbox Use to check the printer status and settings and to view and configure printer settings and networking information. 2 Chapter 1 Product information ENWW Quick access to printer information User guide Contains detailed information for using the printer and troubleshooting problems. This guide is also available through...
... server Use to view troubleshooting information and online documentation. HP Toolbox Use to check the printer status and settings and to view and configure printer settings and networking information. 2 Chapter 1 Product information ENWW Quick access to printer information User guide Contains detailed information for using the printer and troubleshooting problems. This guide is also available through...
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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 600 dots per inch (dpi) ...
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 600 dots per inch (dpi) ...
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... for installation instructions, and see the Readme file for your operating system. Table 1-2 HP Color LaserJet 2600n printer software Feature Windows Installer Windows 98 Second Edition, Me Windows 2000 and XP Macintosh OS X v10.2 and later Windows printer driver HP Toolbox software Macintosh Installer Macintosh printer drivers Software for Windows When you install the software for Windows, you can...
... for installation instructions, and see the Readme file for your operating system. Table 1-2 HP Color LaserJet 2600n printer software Feature Windows Installer Windows 98 Second Edition, Me Windows 2000 and XP Macintosh OS X v10.2 and later Windows printer driver HP Toolbox software Macintosh Installer Macintosh printer drivers Software for Windows When you install the software for Windows, you can...
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... can also view explanations and animations on Windows and Mac systems. Supported utilities/applications/tools ■ HP Color LaserJet 2600n HP Toolbox For IP configuration, in HP Toolbox, select Device Settings, and then select the Networking tab. Network software Supported networks The HP Color LaserJet 2600n printer supports network printing on the control panel. These Help dialog boxes give detailed information about the...
... can also view explanations and animations on Windows and Mac systems. Supported utilities/applications/tools ■ HP Color LaserJet 2600n HP Toolbox For IP configuration, in HP Toolbox, select Device Settings, and then select the Networking tab. Network software Supported networks The HP Color LaserJet 2600n printer supports network printing on the control panel. These Help dialog boxes give detailed information about the...
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... using the handles, insert the print cartridge until it is complete. For more information about using a non-HP print cartridge, check the printer control panel for further instructions. Place the used print cartridge in the box in the wrong slot or is the wrong type for ...recycling instructions. 11 If you are using non-HP print cartridges, see To clean the printer at the printer or To clean the fuser using the control panel or the HP Toolbox. See the enclosed recycling guide for the printer, the control panel will automatically print. NOTE If a cartridge is ...
... using the handles, insert the print cartridge until it is complete. For more information about using a non-HP print cartridge, check the printer control panel for further instructions. Place the used print cartridge in the box in the wrong slot or is the wrong type for ...recycling instructions. 11 If you are using non-HP print cartridges, see To clean the printer at the printer or To clean the fuser using the control panel or the HP Toolbox. See the enclosed recycling guide for the printer, the control panel will automatically print. NOTE If a cartridge is ...
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...obtain the following : ■ Check the supplies status gauges on the printer control panel, select Reports, Supplies Status, and then (SELECT). If the printer is directly connected to a computer, you can configure HP Toolbox to notify you when supplies are low. To check and order supplies using... supplies. To check status using HP Toolbox You can set the HP Toolbox to notify you when the supplies are low. These gauges indicate when a print cartridge is first installed. ■ To print the Supplies Status page from the printer, on the printer control panel. If the supplies ...
...obtain the following : ■ Check the supplies status gauges on the printer control panel, select Reports, Supplies Status, and then (SELECT). If the printer is directly connected to a computer, you can configure HP Toolbox to notify you when supplies are low. To check and order supplies using... supplies. To check status using HP Toolbox You can set the HP Toolbox to notify you when the supplies are low. These gauges indicate when a print cartridge is first installed. ■ To print the Supplies Status page from the printer, on the printer control panel. If the supplies ...
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..., follow the instructions that it . Simply return the supply to the original printer to http://www.hp.com/go /anticounterfeit if the supplies status gauges or HP Toolbox indicates that the print cartridge is not an HP print cartridge and you insert a genuine HP supply that is genuine. For complete information, see the Getting Started Guide...
..., follow the instructions that it . Simply return the supply to the original printer to http://www.hp.com/go /anticounterfeit if the supplies status gauges or HP Toolbox indicates that the print cartridge is not an HP print cartridge and you insert a genuine HP supply that is genuine. For complete information, see the Getting Started Guide...
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... installed, a cleaning page will be automatically generated prior to HP Toolbox, HP recommends cleaning the paper path by using HP Toolbox. To manually generate a cleaning page, see To clean the fuser using HP Toolbox. When a new black print cartridge is completed. 34 Chapter 3 Managing and maintenance ENWW This printer has a cleaning mode that can correct and prevent these...
... installed, a cleaning page will be automatically generated prior to HP Toolbox, HP recommends cleaning the paper path by using HP Toolbox. To manually generate a cleaning page, see To clean the fuser using HP Toolbox. When a new black print cartridge is completed. 34 Chapter 3 Managing and maintenance ENWW This printer has a cleaning mode that can correct and prevent these...
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... to clean the fuser using the HP Toolbox. A page with your fingers. CAUTION When cleaning the printer, do not touch the ETB with a damp cloth or with a pattern prints from the printer. 4 At the printer, remove any print media in the Ready state. 2 Open the HP Toolbox. 3 On the Troubleshooting tab, click...the jam can develop leaks. ENWW Cleaning the printer 35 The pages that the printer is turned on the rollers and guides inside the printer. To clean the engine when the computer is running an operating system that does not support HP Toolbox, see the late-breaking Readme on the root...
... to clean the fuser using the HP Toolbox. A page with your fingers. CAUTION When cleaning the printer, do not touch the ETB with a damp cloth or with a pattern prints from the printer. 4 At the printer, remove any print media in the Ready state. 2 Open the HP Toolbox. 3 On the Troubleshooting tab, click...the jam can develop leaks. ENWW Cleaning the printer 35 The pages that the printer is turned on the rollers and guides inside the printer. To clean the engine when the computer is running an operating system that does not support HP Toolbox, see the late-breaking Readme on the root...
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.... ● On the Start menu, point to Programs, point to HP, point to HP Color LaserJet 2600n, and click HP Color LaserJet 2600n Toolbox. 2 Click the Troubleshooting tab and then click Troubleshooting Tools (on the left side of print quality. To calibrate the printer at various times. To calibrate the printer from the printer, press (LEFT ARROW) or (RIGHT ARROW) until the display...
.... ● On the Start menu, point to Programs, point to HP, point to HP Color LaserJet 2600n, and click HP Color LaserJet 2600n Toolbox. 2 Click the Troubleshooting tab and then click Troubleshooting Tools (on the left side of print quality. To calibrate the printer at various times. To calibrate the printer from the printer, press (LEFT ARROW) or (RIGHT ARROW) until the display...
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...calibration cannot be configured using the embedded Web server. ■ Elapsed time calibration Elapsed time calibration will print before the printer calibrates. Printer calibration Calibration settings are finished or cancelled. For more have elapsed since the previous calibration occurred. Page count calibration settings...1-6 minutes (default is 15 minutes) of the first job that passes 150 color pages since the last calibration (or power-on can also be set using the embedded Web server and HP Toolbox. ENWW Service-only tools (SERVICE ONLY) 59 If printing stops when the ...
...calibration cannot be configured using the embedded Web server. ■ Elapsed time calibration Elapsed time calibration will print before the printer calibrates. Printer calibration Calibration settings are finished or cancelled. For more have elapsed since the previous calibration occurred. Page count calibration settings...1-6 minutes (default is 15 minutes) of the first job that passes 150 color pages since the last calibration (or power-on can also be set using the embedded Web server and HP Toolbox. ENWW Service-only tools (SERVICE ONLY) 59 If printing stops when the ...
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6 Troubleshooting This troubleshooting information is organized to help you resolve printing problems. Choose the general topic or type of problem from the following list. ● Troubleshooting process ● Clearing jams ● Print problems ● Functional tests (SERVICE ONLY) ● Service mode functions (SERVICE ONLY) ● Troubleshooting tools ● HP Toolbox ● Diagnostic resources ● Repetitive image defect ruler ● Firmware and software updates ENWW 97
6 Troubleshooting This troubleshooting information is organized to help you resolve printing problems. Choose the general topic or type of problem from the following list. ● Troubleshooting process ● Clearing jams ● Print problems ● Functional tests (SERVICE ONLY) ● Service mode functions (SERVICE ONLY) ● Troubleshooting tools ● HP Toolbox ● Diagnostic resources ● Repetitive image defect ruler ● Firmware and software updates ENWW 97
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... use alternates with To accept Press Non HP supply in use this cartridge, override by HP and was overridden. If you believe you purchased an HP supply, please call the HP fraud hotline at 1-877-219-3183. NOTE Any printer repair required as a result of using a non-HP or unauthorized supply is not made by pressing... will display the consumption levels of print cartridges. The supplies gauge will display the consumption levels of print cartridges. For more information go to the HP Color LaserJet 2600n toolbox and click Supplies Status.
... use alternates with To accept Press Non HP supply in use this cartridge, override by HP and was overridden. If you believe you purchased an HP supply, please call the HP fraud hotline at 1-877-219-3183. NOTE Any printer repair required as a result of using a non-HP or unauthorized supply is not made by pressing... will display the consumption levels of print cartridges. The supplies gauge will display the consumption levels of print cartridges. For more information go to the HP Color LaserJet 2600n toolbox and click Supplies Status.
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... Supply override in unsatisfactory print quality. The user has decided to continue printing beyond the out point. Replace supply. The user has decided to the HP Color LaserJet 2600n toolbox and click Supplies Status. A supply is low and using Override may display: The out threshold has been reached. Replace the supply that is low. The...
... Supply override in unsatisfactory print quality. The user has decided to continue printing beyond the out point. Replace supply. The user has decided to the HP Color LaserJet 2600n toolbox and click Supplies Status. A supply is low and using Override may display: The out threshold has been reached. Replace the supply that is low. The...
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... page from the printer or HP Toolbox. This section lists the total number of pages printed, the number of the printer. Table 6-3 Configuration page 1 Product information. This section lists memory-related information, such as the total memory that the printer supports. 4 Page... paper jams. 114 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting ENWW Configuration page The Configuration page lists the current settings and properties of color pages printed, and information about the printer: ■ Product name ■ Formatter number ■ Serial number ■ Service ID ■ Firmware ...
... page from the printer or HP Toolbox. This section lists the total number of pages printed, the number of the printer. Table 6-3 Configuration page 1 Product information. This section lists memory-related information, such as the total memory that the printer supports. 4 Page... paper jams. 114 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting ENWW Configuration page The Configuration page lists the current settings and properties of color pages printed, and information about the printer: ■ Product name ■ Formatter number ■ Serial number ■ Service ID ■ Firmware ...
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To print the Supplies Status page from the printer or the HP Toolbox. You can print a Supplies Status page from the printer control panel 1 Press (LEFT ARROW) or (RIGHT ARROW) to select the Reports menu. 2 Press (SELECT). 3 Press (LEFT ARROW) or (RIGHT ARROW) to select Supplies...Status page lists the remaining life of pages printed, and other supplies information. It also lists the estimated pages remaining, number of HP print cartridges. Table 6-4 Supplies Status page 1 Print cartridge area 2 Ordering information 3 Return and recycling information Status log The status log for this...
To print the Supplies Status page from the printer or the HP Toolbox. You can print a Supplies Status page from the printer control panel 1 Press (LEFT ARROW) or (RIGHT ARROW) to select the Reports menu. 2 Press (SELECT). 3 Press (LEFT ARROW) or (RIGHT ARROW) to select Supplies...Status page lists the remaining life of pages printed, and other supplies information. It also lists the estimated pages remaining, number of HP print cartridges. Table 6-4 Supplies Status page 1 Print cartridge area 2 Ordering information 3 Return and recycling information Status log The status log for this...
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...speed ■ Display test-verifies that all of this menu is in high speed. To restore the default settings, open the HP Toolbox and click Device Settings. ENWW Print problems 119 Printed image quality problems Improving print quality Use the print-quality settings in the... Press the (LEFT ARROW) button and button (RIGHT ARROW) to navigate to specify the print mode for the printer to improve print-quality problems. To access the HP Toolbox, see HP Toolbox. To make changes in Restore Factory Settings, click Restore. The following secondary service menu items are non-specific. ...
...speed ■ Display test-verifies that all of this menu is in high speed. To restore the default settings, open the HP Toolbox and click Device Settings. ENWW Print problems 119 Printed image quality problems Improving print quality Use the print-quality settings in the... Press the (LEFT ARROW) button and button (RIGHT ARROW) to navigate to specify the print mode for the printer to improve print-quality problems. To access the HP Toolbox, see HP Toolbox. To make changes in Restore Factory Settings, click Restore. The following secondary service menu items are non-specific. ...
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...plain papers together, glossy papers together, and special media at the end. Table 6-7 Extended print modes HP Toolbox extended print mode Paper curl Heavy coverage Printer adjustment Fusing adjustment Fusing adjustment Toner offset Flap sealing Less fusing More fusing Dry paper Humid paper Rough...m2 121-163 g/m2 Default media types Plain, color, preprinted, prepunched, recycled Transparencies Labels Light Heavy Cardstock, bond Light Glossy Glossy Heavy Glossy HP Tough paper Envelopes Print Modes menu Under the Print Modes menu in HP Toolbox, each menu item. Media types are listed with...
...plain papers together, glossy papers together, and special media at the end. Table 6-7 Extended print modes HP Toolbox extended print mode Paper curl Heavy coverage Printer adjustment Fusing adjustment Fusing adjustment Toner offset Flap sealing Less fusing More fusing Dry paper Humid paper Rough...m2 121-163 g/m2 Default media types Plain, color, preprinted, prepunched, recycled Transparencies Labels Light Heavy Cardstock, bond Light Glossy Glossy Heavy Glossy HP Tough paper Envelopes Print Modes menu Under the Print Modes menu in HP Toolbox, each menu item. Media types are listed with...