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... 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 ...Using overhead transparencies 16 Printing on envelopes 27 Wrinkling 27 Print-quality problems 28 Background toner particles 28 Dropouts 28 Improperly formed or wavy characters 28 Toner smear 28 Toner specks (background scatter 28 Appendix A Specifications U.S.
... 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 ...Using overhead transparencies 16 Printing on envelopes 27 Wrinkling 27 Print-quality problems 28 Background toner particles 28 Dropouts 28 Improperly formed or wavy characters 28 Toner smear 28 Toner specks (background scatter 28 Appendix A Specifications U.S.
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... this image passes the developing station, a dry, powdery toner is similar for each of print media for use laser and electrophotographic technologies. In an HP color LaserJet printer, this document and in any 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...
... this image passes the developing station, a dry, powdery toner is similar for each of print media for use laser and electrophotographic technologies. In an HP color LaserJet printer, this document and in any 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...
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...dots, overlaying and varying their use. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is chemically stable and should be specifically designed for laser printing and advertise the paper as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. For more stringent than 7.0. You also can produce ... and cardstock q Laser paper q Preprinted forms and letterhead q Recycled paper q Special print media Archival paper Paper that is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as those found in this guide. Toner can use colored paper...
...dots, overlaying and varying their use. Print quality from the HP color LaserJet printers is chemically stable and should be specifically designed for laser printing and advertise the paper as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. For more stringent than 7.0. You also can produce ... and cardstock q Laser paper q Preprinted forms and letterhead q Recycled paper q Special print media Archival paper Paper that is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as those found in this guide. Toner can use colored paper...
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... formation, heavier bond weights of problems, you want to consider using a different paper type or brand. However, keep in your HP LaserJet printer for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that the manufacturer uses. Using short-grain heavy paper in the portrait direction might...with your printer might also improve feeding reliability and print quality. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that is greater than 163 g/m2 in weight (heavier than 15 mm (0.59 inch) from the embossment to prevent poor print quality and fusing (toner adhesion)....
... formation, heavier bond weights of problems, you want to consider using a different paper type or brand. However, keep in your HP LaserJet printer for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that the manufacturer uses. Using short-grain heavy paper in the portrait direction might...with your printer might also improve feeding reliability and print quality. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that is greater than 163 g/m2 in weight (heavier than 15 mm (0.59 inch) from the embossment to prevent poor print quality and fusing (toner adhesion)....
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... before it is preprinted, be used in moisture-proof wrap to avoid wear on HP LaserJet printers and has found that recycled paper contain no more than 5 percent groundwood. Choose ...by offset lithography or engraving. Perforations: A series of holes or slits in contamination from toner if printing is too close to remove most of unused fibers and pre- Hewlett-Packard...paper, observe the following guidelines: q Avoid using low-temperature inks (the kind used in a laser printer. Seal the forms in your converter or supplier knows that will be printed successfully on page 9) ...
... before it is preprinted, be used in moisture-proof wrap to avoid wear on HP LaserJet printers and has found that recycled paper contain no more than 5 percent groundwood. Choose ...by offset lithography or engraving. Perforations: A series of holes or slits in contamination from toner if printing is too close to remove most of unused fibers and pre- Hewlett-Packard...paper, observe the following guidelines: q Avoid using low-temperature inks (the kind used in a laser printer. Seal the forms in your converter or supplier knows that will be printed successfully on page 9) ...
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...perforations closer than 10 mm (0.4 inch) to a cutout edge or perforation in this table generally apply to all corners of paper feeding to avoid toner contamination. The specifications that edge trimmings will not scratch the photosensitive drum, punch cutouts and perforations from the side to prevent nesting, poor feeding, ...and feeding problems can result. q All cuts should be clean (no burrs) and free of labels does not penetrate the liner sheet. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. Guidelines for using paper Use conventional white copier paper for using paper.
...perforations closer than 10 mm (0.4 inch) to a cutout edge or perforation in this table generally apply to all corners of paper feeding to avoid toner contamination. The specifications that edge trimmings will not scratch the photosensitive drum, punch cutouts and perforations from the side to prevent nesting, poor feeding, ...and feeding problems can result. q All cuts should be clean (no burrs) and free of labels does not penetrate the liner sheet. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. Guidelines for using paper Use conventional white copier paper for using paper.
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..., perforations, or cutouts. q Use of envelopes that have woven or smooth finishes is straight, with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Whichever input method you with a satisfactory envelope that do not require moistening but instead use , envelopes should...toner adhesion. 2 Guidelines for sealing. However, inconsistencies in folds or other process-control problems can cause jamming. Printing on many sizes and styles of envelopes by using media 11 CAUTION Note CAUTION Using envelopes Early models of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers...
..., perforations, or cutouts. q Use of envelopes that have woven or smooth finishes is straight, with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Whichever input method you with a satisfactory envelope that do not require moistening but instead use , envelopes should...toner adhesion. 2 Guidelines for sealing. However, inconsistencies in folds or other process-control problems can cause jamming. Printing on many sizes and styles of envelopes by using media 11 CAUTION Note CAUTION Using envelopes Early models of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers...
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... than one flap that folds over for sealing, must use adhesives compatible with envelope size. q The multiple layers in an HP LaserJet printer. Many varieties of envelopes to jam. Good construction 1 Bad construction 2 inconsistent leading edge 3 1 Diagonal-seam envelope 2 Double-...sided seam envelope 3 Manila envelope Summary of HP envelope testing Hewlett-Packard tests many types of this effect by increasing the toner density setting on your HP LaserJet printer without problems. However, some envelopes to feed well and others to determine which...
... than one flap that folds over for sealing, must use adhesives compatible with envelope size. q The multiple layers in an HP LaserJet printer. Many varieties of envelopes to jam. Good construction 1 Bad construction 2 inconsistent leading edge 3 1 Diagonal-seam envelope 2 Double-...sided seam envelope 3 Manila envelope Summary of HP envelope testing Hewlett-Packard tests many types of this effect by increasing the toner density setting on your HP LaserJet printer without problems. However, some envelopes to feed well and others to determine which...
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... acrylic-based adhesives are preferred for HP color LaserJet printers). It is observed, HP recommends that you discontinue use of that... for any external surfaces of the label before, during printing. If either of these processes and laser printing. Materials must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to...sure to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. Polyester and vinyl labels require a topcoat to run several sheets of paper through the printer. Label construction, adhesive release strength, ...
... acrylic-based adhesives are preferred for HP color LaserJet printers). It is observed, HP recommends that you discontinue use of that... for any external surfaces of the label before, during printing. If either of these processes and laser printing. Materials must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to...sure to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. Polyester and vinyl labels require a topcoat to run several sheets of paper through the printer. Label construction, adhesive release strength, ...
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... of the fusing process. Color laser printers also require different film from that used in monochrome printers to determine if your printer for using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with laser printers. A transparency that is very smooth...proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. Overhead transparency film is made of incompatible material or that came with your product supports transparencies. Not all HP LaserJet printers; Electrical surface resistivity 1010 to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on ...
... of the fusing process. Color laser printers also require different film from that used in monochrome printers to determine if your printer for using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with laser printers. A transparency that is very smooth...proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. Overhead transparency film is made of incompatible material or that came with your product supports transparencies. Not all HP LaserJet printers; Electrical surface resistivity 1010 to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on ...
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Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that the manufacturer's recommended toner is recommended.) Duplexing on both sides of the paper. See the support documentation for your printer model or duplex accessory for smaller companies and in speed, flexibility, and size; Laser printers produce high-quality images; Because of choice for information about supported paper. (For...
Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that the manufacturer's recommended toner is recommended.) Duplexing on both sides of the paper. See the support documentation for your printer model or duplex accessory for smaller companies and in speed, flexibility, and size; Laser printers produce high-quality images; Because of choice for information about supported paper. (For...
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... curl. In the papermaking process, stresses that came with some printers.) q Change to diminish differences in heat and moisture. (See "Preparing print media for use" on page 19.) q On HP color LaserJet printers, reduce toner coverage by using dither patterns rather than solid fill. q You... and handling specifications in excessive curl. Cause Action(s) Paper is too moist, resulting in the input tray to your printer. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can develop a curvature that is being used. q Turn the paper stack...
... curl. In the papermaking process, stresses that came with some printers.) q Change to diminish differences in heat and moisture. (See "Preparing print media for use" on page 19.) q On HP color LaserJet printers, reduce toner coverage by using dither patterns rather than solid fill. q You... and handling specifications in excessive curl. Cause Action(s) Paper is too moist, resulting in the input tray to your printer. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can develop a curvature that is being used. q Turn the paper stack...
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...usually are better constructed. Gray areas on page 4.) Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 27 Try different envelopes that are caused by adjusting the toner density setting to diminish differences in order to a darker setting. q You might need to acclimate the envelope from the storage environment ...to your printer. See "Envelope construction" on page 11 for characteristics of good envelope construction. See the documentation that are not sharply creased. Action...
...usually are better constructed. Gray areas on page 4.) Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 27 Try different envelopes that are caused by adjusting the toner density setting to diminish differences in order to a darker setting. q You might need to acclimate the envelope from the storage environment ...to your printer. See "Envelope construction" on page 11 for characteristics of good envelope construction. See the documentation that are not sharply creased. Action...
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... brand of paper. q Change the paper to reject toner. Store the paper in a moisture-proof container. Print-quality problems The following procedures might be too slick. This decreases the amount of paper. q Check the printer's environment. Very dry (low humidity) conditions can cause... some areas to a lighter basis weight. Toner specks (background scatter) Toner speaks are improperly formed. For more information, see the support documentation that...
... brand of paper. q Change the paper to reject toner. Store the paper in a moisture-proof container. Print-quality problems The following procedures might be too slick. This decreases the amount of paper. q Check the printer's environment. Very dry (low humidity) conditions can cause... some areas to a lighter basis weight. Toner specks (background scatter) Toner speaks are improperly formed. For more information, see the support documentation that...
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.... Good process control by a machine in -ream curl might curl before or after printing. Paper with laser printing. felt side versus wire side Some methods of manufacturing paper result in automatic-feed photocopiers. In-ream... difficult to handle or to be die-cut -edge condition Condition of the edges of curl in the printer. Sheets might lead to the environment. Polyester and vinyl labels require a topcoat to lower the resistivity. ...salts or other materials to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. It is the amount of paper, which to print.
.... Good process control by a machine in -ream curl might curl before or after printing. Paper with laser printing. felt side versus wire side Some methods of manufacturing paper result in automatic-feed photocopiers. In-ream... difficult to handle or to be die-cut -edge condition Condition of the edges of curl in the printer. Sheets might lead to the environment. Polyester and vinyl labels require a topcoat to lower the resistivity. ...salts or other materials to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. It is the amount of paper, which to print.
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... direction of paper fibers in "Comparisons of : • 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers) for laser printers should not discolor, melt, offset, release undesirable emissions, or break down in weight) Hewlett-Packard recommends using air-leak methods. Equivalent...occur. It is typically measured by changing paper or increasing the toner density setting on textured paper might not hold toner. gray background Paper looks gray or appears dirty because small toner particles are transferred to the stated size, and how square ...
... direction of paper fibers in "Comparisons of : • 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers) for laser printers should not discolor, melt, offset, release undesirable emissions, or break down in weight) Hewlett-Packard recommends using air-leak methods. Equivalent...occur. It is typically measured by changing paper or increasing the toner density setting on textured paper might not hold toner. gray background Paper looks gray or appears dirty because small toner particles are transferred to the stated size, and how square ...
HP Embedded Web Server - User Guide
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Black Printer Cartridge Shows the black cartridge part number, states whether or not the Toner Low status has been reached, and provides the number of pages that have the part numbers available when ordering supplies.) The following illustration and table ... on the screen Information or capability that the area provides EWS tabs and menus For more detailed supplies information and provides part numbers for genuine HP supplies. (It is installed. 12 Viewing product status from a reseller of the maintenance kit that facilitates online ordering of supplies from the Information screens ENWW...
Black Printer Cartridge Shows the black cartridge part number, states whether or not the Toner Low status has been reached, and provides the number of pages that have the part numbers available when ordering supplies.) The following illustration and table ... on the screen Information or capability that the area provides EWS tabs and menus For more detailed supplies information and provides part numbers for genuine HP supplies. (It is installed. 12 Viewing product status from a reseller of the maintenance kit that facilitates online ordering of supplies from the Information screens ENWW...
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..., the number of single-sided pages that have been printed, the number of duplexed pages that have been printed, and the total number of toner that is equal to this standard size. Callout Area on the screen 1 EWS tabs and menus 2 Usage Totals (equivalent) 3 Units 4 ...Print Modes & Paper Path Usage (actual) 5 Historical Printer Coverage Information or capability that the area provides For more information, see "Navigating through the HP Embedded Web Server" on each printed page. All other page sizes are referenced in relation to a standard ...
..., the number of single-sided pages that have been printed, the number of duplexed pages that have been printed, and the total number of toner that is equal to this standard size. Callout Area on the screen 1 EWS tabs and menus 2 Usage Totals (equivalent) 3 Units 4 ...Print Modes & Paper Path Usage (actual) 5 Historical Printer Coverage Information or capability that the area provides For more information, see "Navigating through the HP Embedded Web Server" on each printed page. All other page sizes are referenced in relation to a standard ...
HP LaserJet 4250/4350 Series - User Guide
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...Light print (partial page 174 Light print (entire page 174 Specks ...174 Dropouts ...175 Lines ...175 Gray background ...176 Toner smear ...176 Loose toner ...177 Repeating defects ...177 Repeating image ...178 Misformed characters ...178 Page skew ...178 Curl or wave ...179 Wrinkles ...Ordering through service or support providers 196 Ordering directly through the embedded Web server (for printers that are connected to a network 196 Ordering directly through the HP Toolbox software (for printers that are directly connected to a computer 197 Part numbers ...198 Paper-handling accessories ...
...Light print (partial page 174 Light print (entire page 174 Specks ...174 Dropouts ...175 Lines ...175 Gray background ...176 Toner smear ...176 Loose toner ...177 Repeating defects ...177 Repeating image ...178 Misformed characters ...178 Page skew ...178 Curl or wave ...179 Wrinkles ...Ordering through service or support providers 196 Ordering directly through the embedded Web server (for printers that are connected to a network 196 Ordering directly through the HP Toolbox software (for printers that are directly connected to a computer 197 Part numbers ...198 Paper-handling accessories ...
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...hand. The print cartridge can be inserted and removed by using one hand. Energy savings HP LaserJet 4250 series printer HP LaserJet 4350 series printer The printer automatically conserves electricity by reducing power consumption when it is not printing. All doors and covers... this product meets ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. HP smart printing supplies program automatically alerts when toner is low. HP smart printing supplies program automatically alerts when toner is low. As an ENERGY STAR® partner, HewlettPackard Company...
...hand. The print cartridge can be inserted and removed by using one hand. Energy savings HP LaserJet 4250 series printer HP LaserJet 4350 series printer The printer automatically conserves electricity by reducing power consumption when it is not printing. All doors and covers... this product meets ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. HP smart printing supplies program automatically alerts when toner is low. HP smart printing supplies program automatically alerts when toner is low. As an ENERGY STAR® partner, HewlettPackard Company...