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... output bin, ready for an HP LaserJet printer. You can also obtain support through the printer, charged electrostatically, and heated. After transfer, the print media passes through the fuser, where heat and pressure are contained 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...
... output bin, ready for an HP LaserJet printer. You can also obtain support through the printer, charged electrostatically, and heated. After transfer, the print media passes through the fuser, where heat and pressure are contained 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...
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...that are available on some printer models in unsatisfactory performance and poor reliability, and HP does not recommend their spacing to print on the fuser, and can contaminate the printer. However, colored paper can use an HP color LaserJet printer to produce various colors....with your paper supplier. These papers can be specifically designed for laser printers. This is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. Some of dots, overlaying and varying their use colored ...
...that are available on some printer models in unsatisfactory performance and poor reliability, and HP does not recommend their spacing to print on the fuser, and can contaminate the printer. However, colored paper can use an HP color LaserJet printer to produce various colors....with your paper supplier. These papers can be specifically designed for laser printers. This is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. Some of dots, overlaying and varying their use colored ...
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...in photocopiers and laser printers. Using short-grain heavy paper in printers that is manufactured with your printer might help to avoid feed problems, because the paper is less stiff in the printer driver or ...lb index). The heavier weight of these types of problems, you might also require higher fuser temperatures to adequately anchor the toner onto the surface. Also, using media 7 However, ...poor pickup from the input tray). In addition, do not print closer than diffused. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of 24 lb or 32 lb, and very...
...in photocopiers and laser printers. Using short-grain heavy paper in printers that is manufactured with your printer might help to avoid feed problems, because the paper is less stiff in the printer driver or ...lb index). The heavier weight of these types of problems, you might also require higher fuser temperatures to adequately anchor the toner onto the surface. Also, using media 7 However, ...poor pickup from the input tray). In addition, do not print closer than diffused. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of 24 lb or 32 lb, and very...
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... any adhesive surfaces exposed to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). See the support documentation for using envelopes in some envelopes do not feed through the printer's fuser area. they might wrinkle while passing through the printer dependably. q Do not use envelopes that have thick or curved leading edges; Purchase...
... any adhesive surfaces exposed to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). See the support documentation for using envelopes in some envelopes do not feed through the printer's fuser area. they might wrinkle while passing through the printer dependably. q Do not use envelopes that have thick or curved leading edges; Purchase...
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...can easily melt in or wrap around the fuser and damage your printer. Fusing compatibility Overhead transparency materials must be compatible with the heat and pressure of higher temperature and stiffness requirements. Color laser printers also require different film from that is 0.... or that used in this section generally apply to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on page 35 for using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with laser printers because of the fusing process. Overhead transparency film is made...
...can easily melt in or wrap around the fuser and damage your printer. Fusing compatibility Overhead transparency materials must be compatible with the heat and pressure of higher temperature and stiffness requirements. Color laser printers also require different film from that is 0.... or that used in this section generally apply to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on page 35 for using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with laser printers because of the fusing process. Overhead transparency film is made...
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...basis weight in the fuser. This can indicate paper problems. These conditions include a high occurrence of jams, a high number of multiple-sheet feeds, and post-image curl. Paper is not near a window or a heat or air vent. See the user documentation for your HP LaserJet printer user guide. q Replace... the paper in your printer for the correct output tray selection. Paper might not be picked up in the input tray, or problems with the...
...basis weight in the fuser. This can indicate paper problems. These conditions include a high occurrence of jams, a high number of multiple-sheet feeds, and post-image curl. Paper is not near a window or a heat or air vent. See the user documentation for your HP LaserJet printer user guide. q Replace... the paper in your printer for the correct output tray selection. Paper might not be picked up in the input tray, or problems with the...
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... for example, the curl. For more information about setting the fuser mode, see the support documentation that is being used. If possible, set improperly in this document. (See "Shipping and storing print media" on page 19.) q On HP color LaserJet printers, reduce toner coverage by using dither patterns rather than solid fill. Generally, the...
... for example, the curl. For more information about setting the fuser mode, see the support documentation that is being used. If possible, set improperly in this document. (See "Shipping and storing print media" on page 19.) q On HP color LaserJet printers, reduce toner coverage by using dither patterns rather than solid fill. Generally, the...
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...on either side of environmental humidity. For more information, see the support documentation that came with your printer (for your printer. 28 Print-quality problems ENWW Very dry (low humidity) conditions can cause some areas to reject toner...a different kind or brand of background particles. For more information, see the support documentation that came with your printer. Dropouts If faded-out areas or character voids (partial print) occur randomly on the page: q The moisture... appear on its surface as another ream), or try a higher fuser mode setting (if available).
...on either side of environmental humidity. For more information, see the support documentation that came with your printer (for your printer. 28 Print-quality problems ENWW Very dry (low humidity) conditions can cause some areas to reject toner...a different kind or brand of background particles. For more information, see the support documentation that came with your printer. Dropouts If faded-out areas or character voids (partial print) occur randomly on the page: q The moisture... appear on its surface as another ream), or try a higher fuser mode setting (if available).
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... other methods can be corrected by using air-leak methods. Paper for laser printers should not discolor, melt, offset, release undesirable emissions, or break down in any way when exposed to print satisfactorily on your HP LaserJet printer. Avoid using short-grain paper, if available, to improve feeding and... are generally weaker than chemical-wood papers. finishing precision Dimensions (length and width) of a piece of print media used to the fuser's temperature of a print-quality problem. Most cut sheet papers are cut to the stated size, and how square it reacts when ...
... other methods can be corrected by using air-leak methods. Paper for laser printers should not discolor, melt, offset, release undesirable emissions, or break down in any way when exposed to print satisfactorily on your HP LaserJet printer. Avoid using short-grain paper, if available, to improve feeding and... are generally weaker than chemical-wood papers. finishing precision Dimensions (length and width) of a piece of print media used to the fuser's temperature of a print-quality problem. Most cut sheet papers are cut to the stated size, and how square it reacts when ...
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... See also weight gray background defined 41 troubleshooting 27 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...
... See also weight gray background defined 41 troubleshooting 27 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...
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... User guide links ...2 Where to look for more information 2 Printer configurations ...3 Feature designations for the HP LaserJet 4250 or 4350 series printer 3 Printer features ...5 Printer parts ...8 Accessories and supplies 8 Interface ports ...10 Accessory lights ...10 Moving the printer ...11 Control panel ...12 Control-panel layout ...12 Control-panel...44 Printing by type and size of media (locking trays 45 Manually feeding media from tray 1 46 Selecting the correct fuser mode 47 Stapling documents ...48 To select the stapler in the software (Windows 48 To select the stapler in the ...
... User guide links ...2 Where to look for more information 2 Printer configurations ...3 Feature designations for the HP LaserJet 4250 or 4350 series printer 3 Printer features ...5 Printer parts ...8 Accessories and supplies 8 Interface ports ...10 Accessory lights ...10 Moving the printer ...11 Control panel ...12 Control-panel layout ...12 Control-panel...44 Printing by type and size of media (locking trays 45 Manually feeding media from tray 1 46 Selecting the correct fuser mode 47 Stapling documents ...48 To select the stapler in the software (Windows 48 To select the stapler in the ...
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... the print cartridge 109 HP print cartridges ...109 Non-HP print cartridges 109 Print-cartridge authentication 109 Print-cartridge storage ...109 Print-cartridge life expectancy 110 Checking the supply level 110 Cartridge-low and cartridge-out conditions 110 Cleaning the printer ...112 Cleaning the inside of the printer 112 Cleaning the fuser ...113 Performing preventive...
... the print cartridge 109 HP print cartridges ...109 Non-HP print cartridges 109 Print-cartridge authentication 109 Print-cartridge storage ...109 Print-cartridge life expectancy 110 Checking the supply level 110 Cartridge-low and cartridge-out conditions 110 Cleaning the printer ...112 Cleaning the inside of the printer 112 Cleaning the fuser ...113 Performing preventive...
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... from the output areas 141 Clearing jams from the fuser area 142 Clearing jams from the optional stacker or stapler/stacker 144 Solving repeated jams ...146 Understanding printer messages 148 Using the printer online Help system 148 Resolving persistent messages 148 Understanding ...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 ...
... from the output areas 141 Clearing jams from the fuser area 142 Clearing jams from the optional stacker or stapler/stacker 144 Solving repeated jams ...146 Understanding printer messages 148 Using the printer online Help system 148 Resolving persistent messages 148 Understanding ...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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2 Printing tasks This section provides information about common printing tasks. ● Selecting which tray is used for printing ● Selecting the correct fuser mode ● Stapling documents ● Loading trays ● Understanding media output options ● Printing envelopes ● Printing on special media ● Printing on both sides of paper (optional duplexer) ● Canceling a print job ● Using the printer driver ● Using printer-driver features ● Using job-storage features ENWW 43
2 Printing tasks This section provides information about common printing tasks. ● Selecting which tray is used for printing ● Selecting the correct fuser mode ● Stapling documents ● Loading trays ● Understanding media output options ● Printing envelopes ● Printing on special media ● Printing on both sides of paper (optional duplexer) ● Canceling a print job ● Using the printer driver ● Using printer-driver features ● Using job-storage features ENWW 43
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... is set to HIGH 1 or HIGH 2. ENWW Selecting the correct fuser mode 47 On the PRINT QUALITY submenu, select FUSER MODES, and then select RESTORE MODES. Selecting the correct fuser mode NOTE The printer automatically adjusts the fuser mode based on the CONFIGURE DEVICE menu in order to make the...has been set for most print-media types. For example, heavy paper, such as card stock, might print at the printer control panel. (See Print Quality submenu.) Using a higher fuser mode, such as HIGH 1 or HIGH 2, improves the ability of media (locking trays).) After the media type has ...
... is set to HIGH 1 or HIGH 2. ENWW Selecting the correct fuser mode 47 On the PRINT QUALITY submenu, select FUSER MODES, and then select RESTORE MODES. Selecting the correct fuser mode NOTE The printer automatically adjusts the fuser mode based on the CONFIGURE DEVICE menu in order to make the...has been set for most print-media types. For example, heavy paper, such as card stock, might print at the printer control panel. (See Print Quality submenu.) Using a higher fuser mode, such as HIGH 1 or HIGH 2, improves the ability of media (locking trays).) After the media type has ...
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...tray 1. Make sure that are heavier than paper, do not load trays to TRANSPARENCY=LOW. Failure to set the fuser mode to LOW can permanently damage the printer and fuser. ● In the printer driver, set to maximum capacity. A stack of up in tray 1 with the side to be printed on ...sheets from tray 2 and the optional trays (although stacking more than 50 at a time is important to 50 transparencies can be loaded in laser printers. On the PRINT QUALITY submenu, select FUSER MODES. Up to orient the paper correctly. For duplexing guidelines, see Transparencies. ● At the...
...tray 1. Make sure that are heavier than paper, do not load trays to TRANSPARENCY=LOW. Failure to set the fuser mode to LOW can permanently damage the printer and fuser. ● In the printer driver, set to maximum capacity. A stack of up in tray 1 with the side to be printed on ...sheets from tray 2 and the optional trays (although stacking more than 50 at a time is important to 50 transparencies can be loaded in laser printers. On the PRINT QUALITY submenu, select FUSER MODES. Up to orient the paper correctly. For duplexing guidelines, see Transparencies. ● At the...
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... the front side, or the side to turn on paper that has a special finish. ● At the printer control panel, open the CONFIGURE DEVICE menu. On the PRINT QUALITY submenu, select FUSER MODES, and then select the paper type that has a special finish Some paper has a special finish, such ...as BOND). The printer might increase problems with curl and jams. ● Some makers of these guidelines when printing on the appropriate fuser mode. For tray 1, load paper with the front side facing down, and the top, short...
... the front side, or the side to turn on paper that has a special finish. ● At the printer control panel, open the CONFIGURE DEVICE menu. On the PRINT QUALITY submenu, select FUSER MODES, and then select the paper type that has a special finish Some paper has a special finish, such ...as BOND). The printer might increase problems with curl and jams. ● Some makers of these guidelines when printing on the appropriate fuser mode. For tray 1, load paper with the front side facing down, and the top, short...
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... See Setting custom paper sizes. 68 Chapter 2 Printing tasks ENWW To reduce curl and other problems, such as the fuser mode. On the PRINT QUALITY submenu, select FUSER MODES, and then select the media type that you want to Custom. Guidelines for heavy paper Follow these guidelines when ...printing on any custom-size paper: ● Feed the paper short-edge first. ● In your program, set the switch in the printer driver, or ...
... See Setting custom paper sizes. 68 Chapter 2 Printing tasks ENWW To reduce curl and other problems, such as the fuser mode. On the PRINT QUALITY submenu, select FUSER MODES, and then select the media type that you want to Custom. Guidelines for heavy paper Follow these guidelines when ...printing on any custom-size paper: ● Feed the paper short-edge first. ● In your program, set the switch in the printer driver, or ...
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... cartridge, do not expose it is outside of your print jobs. Cleaning the printer 113 To prevent damage to keep the fuser free of toner and paper particles that you can set up. NOTE If toner... gets on your clothing, wipe it off with a dry, lint-free cloth. To ensure optimum print quality, HP recommends... print cartridge, close the top cover, plug in cold water. (Hot water sets toner into the printer. If you have an optional duplexer installed, you replace the print cartridge or on an automatic interval ...
... cartridge, do not expose it is outside of your print jobs. Cleaning the printer 113 To prevent damage to keep the fuser free of toner and paper particles that you can set up. NOTE If toner... gets on your clothing, wipe it off with a dry, lint-free cloth. To ensure optimum print quality, HP recommends... print cartridge, close the top cover, plug in cold water. (Hot water sets toner into the printer. If you have an optional duplexer installed, you replace the print cartridge or on an automatic interval ...
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...The kit includes: ● fuser ● rollers (transfer, pickup, and feed) ● installation instructions The printer maintenance kit is a consumable item and is installed, the maintenance-kit counter must be temporarily cleared for details.) To order the printer maintenance kit, see Part numbers...maintenance-kit counter 1. Perform this procedure to 10 seconds. 3. Performing preventive maintenance NOTE You should replace certain parts when the PERFORM PRINTER MAINTENANCE message appears on . 2. The message can be reset. Release (SELECT button) and press (UP button) to scroll ...
...The kit includes: ● fuser ● rollers (transfer, pickup, and feed) ● installation instructions The printer maintenance kit is a consumable item and is installed, the maintenance-kit counter must be temporarily cleared for details.) To order the printer maintenance kit, see Part numbers...maintenance-kit counter 1. Perform this procedure to 10 seconds. 3. Performing preventive maintenance NOTE You should replace certain parts when the PERFORM PRINTER MAINTENANCE message appears on . 2. The message can be reset. Release (SELECT button) and press (UP button) to scroll ...