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Table of contents ENWW 1 Getting to know your device Identifying the hp LaserJet 3015 all-in-one 2 Package contents ...2 Device features ...3 Identifying the hardware components 4 HP LaserJet 3015 all-in-one hardware components 4 Identifying the device control panel components 5 Identifying the software components 6 Print-media ...change print-quality settings 21 To change print-quality settings for all future jobs 21 To use EconoMode (to save toner 21 Optimizing print quality for media types 23 To gain access to the optimizing feature 23 Device media specifications ...24...
Table of contents ENWW 1 Getting to know your device Identifying the hp LaserJet 3015 all-in-one 2 Package contents ...2 Device features ...3 Identifying the hardware components 4 HP LaserJet 3015 all-in-one hardware components 4 Identifying the device control panel components 5 Identifying the software components 6 Print-media ...change print-quality settings 21 To change print-quality settings for all future jobs 21 To use EconoMode (to save toner 21 Optimizing print quality for media types 23 To gain access to the optimizing feature 23 Device media specifications ...24...
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... 87 Tips to avoid media jams 88 Print quality is unacceptable 89 Light print or fade ...89 Toner specks ...89 Dropouts ...90 Vertical lines ...90 Gray background ...91 Toner smear ...91 Loose toner ...92 Vertical repetitive defects 92 Misformed characters ...93 Page skew ...93 Curl or wave ...94 Wrinkles... or images are missing or faded 100 Has the sealing tape been removed from the print cartridge 100 Is the print cartridge low on toner 100 Is the original of poor quality 100 Does the original have a colored background 100 Copy quality is unacceptable 101 Preventing problems ...101...
... 87 Tips to avoid media jams 88 Print quality is unacceptable 89 Light print or fade ...89 Toner specks ...89 Dropouts ...90 Vertical lines ...90 Gray background ...91 Toner smear ...91 Loose toner ...92 Vertical repetitive defects 92 Misformed characters ...93 Page skew ...93 Curl or wave ...94 Wrinkles... or images are missing or faded 100 Has the sealing tape been removed from the print cartridge 100 Is the print cartridge low on toner 100 Is the original of poor quality 100 Does the original have a colored background 100 Copy quality is unacceptable 101 Preventing problems ...101...
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... 113 HP LaserJet 3015 all-in-one specifications 113 HP LaserJet 3015 all-in-one battery 115 Appendix B Regulatory Information ...117 FCC regulations ...118 Telephone consumer protection act (United States 119 IC CS-03 requirements ...120 Regulatory information for the European Union countries/regions 120 Safety statements ...121 Laser safety statement 121 Canada DOC regulations 121 Laser statement...
... 113 HP LaserJet 3015 all-in-one specifications 113 HP LaserJet 3015 all-in-one battery 115 Appendix B Regulatory Information ...117 FCC regulations ...118 Telephone consumer protection act (United States 119 IC CS-03 requirements ...120 Regulatory information for the European Union countries/regions 120 Safety statements ...121 Laser safety statement 121 Canada DOC regulations 121 Laser statement...
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... HP LaserJet 3015 all-in-one ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY 129 Appendix D HP parts and accessories Ordering HP parts and accessories 132 HP parts and accessories chart 132 HP LaserJet print cartridges 134 HP policy on non-HP print cartridges 134 To install a print cartridge 134 Storing print cartridges 134 Print cartridge life expectancy 134 Recycling print cartridges 134 Saving toner...
... HP LaserJet 3015 all-in-one ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY 129 Appendix D HP parts and accessories Ordering HP parts and accessories 132 HP parts and accessories chart 132 HP LaserJet print cartridges 134 HP policy on non-HP print cartridges 134 To install a print cartridge 134 Storing print cartridges 134 Print cartridge life expectancy 134 Recycling print cartridges 134 Saving toner...
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...Start, select Settings, and then click Printers and Faxes. 2. Click Properties, or click Printing Preferences. 4. Selecting this setting independently of the toner supply and reduces the cost per page. The following settings are available, depending on the page and the style in Windows 2000, you can...the program that you are using : ● Best Quality (FastRes 1200): The resolution is rendered differently so that the job can also use less toner per page. In the Windows system tray, click Start, select Settings, and then click Printers. 2. For Windows XP: 1. Right-click the device...
...Start, select Settings, and then click Printers and Faxes. 2. Click Properties, or click Printing Preferences. 4. Selecting this setting independently of the toner supply and reduces the cost per page. The following settings are available, depending on the page and the style in Windows 2000, you can...the program that you are using : ● Best Quality (FastRes 1200): The resolution is rendered differently so that the job can also use less toner per page. In the Windows system tray, click Start, select Settings, and then click Printers. 2. For Windows XP: 1. Right-click the device...
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... full-time use of EconoMode. If EconoMode is used full-time when the average toner coverage is significantly less than five percent, it is possible that the toner supply will need to install a new print cartridge, even if toner remains in Windows 2000 and Windows XP). On the Paper/Quality tab or the...
... full-time use of EconoMode. If EconoMode is used full-time when the average toner coverage is significantly less than five percent, it is possible that the toner supply will need to install a new print cartridge, even if toner remains in Windows 2000 and Windows XP). On the Paper/Quality tab or the...
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...grain direction, Use long-grain media. Some paper causes print quality problems, jamming, or damage to the media. Do not use only HP-brand labels. Faulty media lot. feeding. or short-grain construction. Note Labels For best results, use raised letterhead. The device uses ...heat and pressure to fuse toner to the device. Store media flat in this section when selecting and using print media. Increased gray background shading. Note Paper For ...
...grain direction, Use long-grain media. Some paper causes print quality problems, jamming, or damage to the media. Do not use only HP-brand labels. Faulty media lot. feeding. or short-grain construction. Note Labels For best results, use raised letterhead. The device uses ...heat and pressure to fuse toner to the device. Store media flat in this section when selecting and using print media. Increased gray background shading. Note Paper For ...
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... should lie flat with the heat and pressure in an envelope, creating an air bubble, the envelope might cause misfeeds, stacking problems, media jams, poor toner fusing, poor print quality, or excessive mechanical wear. Some card stock performs better than others because the construction is trapped in the device (200°... lb). The extra flaps and strips might be able to print on many types of envelopes contributes to wrinkle during printing. Guidelines for feeding through a laser device.
... should lie flat with the heat and pressure in an envelope, creating an air bubble, the envelope might cause misfeeds, stacking problems, media jams, poor toner fusing, poor print quality, or excessive mechanical wear. Some card stock performs better than others because the construction is trapped in the device (200°... lb). The extra flaps and strips might be able to print on many types of envelopes contributes to wrinkle during printing. Guidelines for feeding through a laser device.
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... of your copy, or select the Best Photo setting for the copy. 2. To adjust the default copy quality 1. Use the < or the > button to conserve toner, and the copy quality is Text. The change in the copy quality setting remains active for the current job 1. Press MENU/ENTER to save the...
... of your copy, or select the Best Photo setting for the copy. 2. To adjust the default copy quality 1. Use the < or the > button to conserve toner, and the copy quality is Text. The change in the copy quality setting remains active for the current job 1. Press MENU/ENTER to save the...
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Use the < or the > button to find the Service menu. 3. Press MENU/ENTER. 4. ENWW Cleaning the media path 73 Press MENU/ENTER. Cleaning the media path If you are experiencing toner specks or dots on the printouts, clean the media path. Use the < or the > button to find Cleaning Mode. 5. To clean the media path 1. Press MENU/ENTER. 2.
Use the < or the > button to find the Service menu. 3. Press MENU/ENTER. 4. ENWW Cleaning the media path 73 Press MENU/ENTER. Cleaning the media path If you are experiencing toner specks or dots on the printouts, clean the media path. Use the < or the > button to find Cleaning Mode. 5. To clean the media path 1. Press MENU/ENTER. 2.
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Media jams occur in loose toner on the page. Try the following remedies before you attempt to return the device for more information. ● Make sure that meets HP specifications. See Device media specifications for more information. ● Make sure that the device is clean. It is not wrinkled, folded, or damaged. ●...
Media jams occur in loose toner on the page. Try the following remedies before you attempt to return the device for more information. ● Make sure that meets HP specifications. See Device media specifications for more information. ● Make sure that the device is clean. It is not wrinkled, folded, or damaged. ●...
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... for the media you are printing on thick media. Plug the power cord into the input tray while the device is printing. ● Use only HP-recommended media types. Note If you turned the device off before clearing the media jam, turn it to the multiple-sheet setting (to avoid media... left) when you are printing on again, and then restart your printing or copying job. The input tray capacity varies depending on the type of toner used affect the output bin capacity. ● Check the power connection. Make sure that the power cord is firmly connected to scan. ● Make sure...
... for the media you are printing on thick media. Plug the power cord into the input tray while the device is printing. ● Use only HP-recommended media types. Note If you turned the device off before clearing the media jam, turn it to the multiple-sheet setting (to avoid media... left) when you are printing on again, and then restart your printing or copying job. The input tray capacity varies depending on the type of toner used affect the output bin capacity. ● Check the power connection. Make sure that the power cord is firmly connected to scan. ● Make sure...
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... specifications for more information. Toner specks ● The media might need to be turned on. See Device media specifications for more information. ● The device might not meet Hewlett-Packard media specifications (for more information. See HP LaserJet print cartridges for example, the... media is too moist or too rough). See Saving toner for more information. ● The media might be cleaned. See Cleaning the media path...
... specifications for more information. Toner specks ● The media might need to be turned on. See Device media specifications for more information. ● The device might not meet Hewlett-Packard media specifications (for more information. See HP LaserJet print cartridges for example, the... media is too moist or too rough). See Saving toner for more information. ● The media might be cleaned. See Cleaning the media path...
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See HP LaserJet print cartridges for more information. ● Check Type is: on the Paper tab... flyer that the priority input slot is set to reject toner. If these steps do not correct the problem, contact an HP-authorized dealer or service representative. Try installing a new HP print cartridge. The manufacturing processes can cause some areas to... the appropriate media. See Device media specifications for information about contacting HP. See the start guide for more information. ● The media lot is uneven or the media...
See HP LaserJet print cartridges for more information. ● Check Type is: on the Paper tab... flyer that the priority input slot is set to reject toner. If these steps do not correct the problem, contact an HP-authorized dealer or service representative. Try installing a new HP print cartridge. The manufacturing processes can cause some areas to... the appropriate media. See Device media specifications for information about contacting HP. See the start guide for more information. ● The media lot is uneven or the media...
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Toner smear ● The fuser temperature might be too low. This decreases the amount of background shading. ● Install a new HP print cartridge. Very dry (low humidity) conditions can increase the amount of background shading. See Optimizing print quality for media types for instructions.... ENWW Print quality is in place. ● Decrease the print density setting by using the HP toolbox. See the device software Help for more information. ● If toner smears appear on the Paper tab or the Paper/ Quality tab of the media, the media guides might ...
Toner smear ● The fuser temperature might be too low. This decreases the amount of background shading. ● Install a new HP print cartridge. Very dry (low humidity) conditions can increase the amount of background shading. See Optimizing print quality for media types for instructions.... ENWW Print quality is in place. ● Decrease the print density setting by using the HP toolbox. See the device software Help for more information. ● If toner smears appear on the Paper tab or the Paper/ Quality tab of the media, the media guides might ...
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... outlet instead of the printer driver, and select the media that you are using . Vertical repetitive defects ● The print cartridge might have toner on the Paper tab or the Paper/Quality tab of the device. If a repetitive mark occurs at the same spot on the back of... for instructions. ● The internal parts might be damaged. This feature is also available in the HP toolbox. 92 Chapter 8 Troubleshooting ENWW If the defects occur on the page, install a new HP print cartridge. See Optimizing print quality for media types for instructions. ● Plug the device directly ...
... outlet instead of the printer driver, and select the media that you are using . Vertical repetitive defects ● The print cartridge might have toner on the Paper tab or the Paper/Quality tab of the device. If a repetitive mark occurs at the same spot on the back of... for instructions. ● The internal parts might be damaged. This feature is also available in the HP toolbox. 92 Chapter 8 Troubleshooting ENWW If the defects occur on the page, install a new HP print cartridge. See Optimizing print quality for media types for instructions. ● Plug the device directly ...
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See Device media specifications for laser printing.) Try a different media type. Toner scatter outline ● If large amounts of toner have scattered around the characters, the media might be resisting the toner. (A small amount of toner scatter is normal for more information. ● Turn over the stack of media in the tray. ● Use media that is unacceptable 95 ENWW Print quality is designed for laser printers. See Device media specifications for more information.
See Device media specifications for laser printing.) Try a different media type. Toner scatter outline ● If large amounts of toner have scattered around the characters, the media might be resisting the toner. (A small amount of toner scatter is normal for more information. ● Turn over the stack of media in the tray. ● Use media that is unacceptable 95 ENWW Print quality is designed for laser printers. See Device media specifications for more information.
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The sealing tape might not be faded. The accuracy of the copy depends on toner? If your original is used for information about installing a print cartridge. See the start guide for making copies. The print cartridge is too light, the ... the original have been removed from the device, pull out the sealing tape, and reinstall the print cartridge. If the print cartridge is low on toner, the copies will be able to blend into the background, or the background might cause images in the foreground to compensate, even if you adjust...
The sealing tape might not be faded. The accuracy of the copy depends on toner? If your original is used for information about installing a print cartridge. See the start guide for making copies. The print cartridge is too light, the ... the original have been removed from the device, pull out the sealing tape, and reinstall the print cartridge. If the print cartridge is low on toner, the copies will be able to blend into the background, or the background might cause images in the foreground to compensate, even if you adjust...
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... Hewlett-Packard media specifications (for more information. ● The toner might be low. See Device media specifications for instructions. 104 Chapter 8 Troubleshooting ENWW See the start guide for instructions. See HP LaserJet print cartridges for information about installing a print cartridge. ●...; The tape might not have been loaded upside down . See the start guide for more information. ● The toner might be out. See Device ...
... Hewlett-Packard media specifications (for more information. ● The toner might be low. See Device media specifications for instructions. 104 Chapter 8 Troubleshooting ENWW See the start guide for instructions. See HP LaserJet print cartridges for information about installing a print cartridge. ●...; The tape might not have been loaded upside down . See the start guide for more information. ● The toner might be out. See Device ...
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.... Environmental product stewardship program Protecting the environment Hewlett-Packard Company is a U.S. ENERGY STAR® is committed to identify plastics for energy efficiency. Toner consumption EconoMode/Toner Miser uses significantly less toner, which saves natural resources and saves money without affecting the high performance of the product's life. Plastics Plastic parts over 25 grams...
.... Environmental product stewardship program Protecting the environment Hewlett-Packard Company is a U.S. ENERGY STAR® is committed to identify plastics for energy efficiency. Toner consumption EconoMode/Toner Miser uses significantly less toner, which saves natural resources and saves money without affecting the high performance of the product's life. Plastics Plastic parts over 25 grams...
