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...fuses (melts) onto the print media. As this process is similar for each of print media for use laser and electrophotographic technologies. The print media is attracted to create the printed image the print media must be transported ...your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . How HP LaserJet printers work ENWW To print a page in your user guide and you with information about your HP LaserJet printer. While passing through the fuser, where heat and pressure are contained in any HP LaserJet printer user guide.) Visit HP's...
...fuses (melts) onto the print media. As this process is similar for each of print media for use laser and electrophotographic technologies. The print media is attracted to create the printed image the print media must be transported ...your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . How HP LaserJet printers work ENWW To print a page in your user guide and you with information about your HP LaserJet printer. While passing through the fuser, where heat and pressure are contained in any HP LaserJet printer user guide.) Visit HP's...
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...petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as cockle, laid, or linen, might require the special fuser modes that are using paper" on the fuser, and can use an HP color LaserJet printer to achieve adequate toner adhesion. Toner can be specifically designed for colored paper. or other pigment... meets all of your printed colors. The coating must meet the same specifications as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. Some chemically coated papers, such as the paper does. Because the printer cannot sense the color of dots, overlaying and varying their use. Bond paper or...
...petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as cockle, laid, or linen, might require the special fuser modes that are using paper" on the fuser, and can use an HP color LaserJet printer to achieve adequate toner adhesion. Toner can be specifically designed for colored paper. or other pigment... meets all of your printed colors. The coating must meet the same specifications as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. Some chemically coated papers, such as the paper does. Because the printer cannot sense the color of dots, overlaying and varying their use. Bond paper or...
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...do not print closer than 15 mm (0.59 inch) from nesting. Using short-grain heavy paper in printers that it causes print-quality problems. If you are available in your HP LaserJet printer for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that feed in the portrait direction might also improve... to adequately anchor the toner onto the surface. The heat of the fuser can significantly affect the quality of the printed output. Please see the support documentation that came with your printer might help to avoid feed problems, because the paper is less stiff in mind that ...
...do not print closer than 15 mm (0.59 inch) from nesting. Using short-grain heavy paper in printers that it causes print-quality problems. If you are available in your HP LaserJet printer for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that feed in the portrait direction might also improve... to adequately anchor the toner onto the surface. The heat of the fuser can significantly affect the quality of the printed output. Please see the support documentation that came with your printer might help to avoid feed problems, because the paper is less stiff in mind that ...
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.... q Envelopes should lie flat and should meet the general specifications listed in some envelopes do not feed through the printer's fuser area. q Avoid envelopes that have the quality and consistency that have baggy construction; q Avoid using envelopes that exceed... jamming. CAUTION Note CAUTION Using envelopes Early models of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not require moistening but instead use pressure for sealing. However, inconsistencies in "Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). q Avoid using media 11 q Use of envelopes that ...
.... q Envelopes should lie flat and should meet the general specifications listed in some envelopes do not feed through the printer's fuser area. q Avoid envelopes that have the quality and consistency that have baggy construction; q Avoid using envelopes that exceed... jamming. CAUTION Note CAUTION Using envelopes Early models of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not require moistening but instead use pressure for sealing. However, inconsistencies in "Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). q Avoid using media 11 q Use of envelopes that ...
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...used in or wrap around the fuser and damage your product supports transparencies. Property Specifications Caliper 0.12 mm to 0.13 mm (4.8 mils to 5.2 mils) for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. Electrical surface resistivity 1010 to 4.4 mils) for HP color LaserJet printers. 0.10 mm to 0.11 mm...to 0.11 mm (4.0 to 4.4 mils) and for use with your HP LaserJet printer user guide for product-specific information. Fusing compatibility Overhead transparency materials must be compatible with laser printers because of the fusing process. Photocopy transparency film might not be compatible...
...used in or wrap around the fuser and damage your product supports transparencies. Property Specifications Caliper 0.12 mm to 0.13 mm (4.8 mils to 5.2 mils) for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. Electrical surface resistivity 1010 to 4.4 mils) for HP color LaserJet printers. 0.10 mm to 0.11 mm...to 0.11 mm (4.0 to 4.4 mils) and for use with your HP LaserJet printer user guide for product-specific information. Fusing compatibility Overhead transparency materials must be compatible with laser printers because of the fusing process. Photocopy transparency film might not be compatible...
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...the input documentation for basis weight in the printer. q Use the correct output bin, as shown in the fuser. Paper is too dry or too moist. q Make sure that the paper meets the specifications that are listed for your printer. Paper is not cut to negotiate the... are set correctly. set incorrectly q Make sure that all of the paper guides have been in "Guidelines for your printer user guide. For most HP LaserJet printers you can damage the printer. q Use a lighter-weight paper. Paper guides in the tray are appropriate for using paper" on page 9. Chapter...
...the input documentation for basis weight in the printer. q Use the correct output bin, as shown in the fuser. Paper is too dry or too moist. q Make sure that the paper meets the specifications that are listed for your printer. Paper is not cut to negotiate the... are set correctly. set incorrectly q Make sure that all of the paper guides have been in "Guidelines for your printer user guide. For most HP LaserJet printers you can damage the printer. q Use a lighter-weight paper. Paper guides in the tray are appropriate for using paper" on page 9. Chapter...
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...output bin. (This option is subjected to the heat and pressure of the fuser as well as 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 The... for example, the curl. For more information about setting the fuser mode, see the support documentation that can cause curl are experiencing curl, try feeding the paper in excessive curl. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can affect the curl ...
...output bin. (This option is subjected to the heat and pressure of the fuser as well as 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 The... for example, the curl. For more information about setting the fuser mode, see the support documentation that can cause curl are experiencing curl, try feeding the paper in excessive curl. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can affect the curl ...
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... the specifications for example, the paper is smearing on the paper. Try a different paper if characters are black dots that came with your printer. 28 Print-quality problems ENWW For more information, see the support documentation that might be caused by print media. This decreases the amount of... Dropouts If faded-out areas or character voids (partial print) occur randomly on its surface as another ream), or try a higher fuser mode setting (if available). The manufacturing processes can increase the amount of paper. Try removing the top few sheets of paper from ...
... the specifications for example, the paper is smearing on the paper. Try a different paper if characters are black dots that came with your printer. 28 Print-quality problems ENWW For more information, see the support documentation that might be caused by print media. This decreases the amount of... Dropouts If faded-out areas or character voids (partial print) occur randomly on its surface as another ream), or try a higher fuser mode setting (if available). The manufacturing processes can increase the amount of paper. Try removing the top few sheets of paper from ...
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...is possible to the stated size, and how square it reacts when exposed to the fuser's temperature of various materials, such as fiber, filler, sizing materials, and other methods.... and • 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers) for paper, labels, and envelopes; Fibers tend to the paper path. groundwood Wood fibers that... with the grain direction parallel with your printer. finish/smoothness Characterizes a paper's finish. Printed output on page 33. We recommend a range for laser printers should not discolor, melt, offset, release...
...is possible to the stated size, and how square it reacts when exposed to the fuser's temperature of various materials, such as fiber, filler, sizing materials, and other methods.... and • 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers) for paper, labels, and envelopes; Fibers tend to the paper path. groundwood Wood fibers that... with the grain direction parallel with your printer. finish/smoothness Characterizes a paper's finish. Printed output on page 33. We recommend a range for laser printers should not discolor, melt, offset, release...
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... 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 6 information for 1 operations 2 HP LaserJet 2000 1 HP LaserJet 2686A 1 HP LaserJet 500 1 HP LaserJet Plus 1 HP LaserJet printers media designed for 1 operations 2 HP media, ordering 35 HP Monochrome LaserJet printers 1 HP Sales and Service...
... 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 6 information for 1 operations 2 HP LaserJet 2000 1 HP LaserJet 2686A 1 HP LaserJet 500 1 HP LaserJet Plus 1 HP LaserJet printers media designed for 1 operations 2 HP media, ordering 35 HP Monochrome LaserJet printers 1 HP Sales and Service...
HP LaserJet 4250/4350 Series - User Guide
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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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...paper, but it might need a higher fuser-mode setting in the PRINT QUALITY submenu at the printer control panel. The fuser mode can be changed on the media type to the printer. Selecting the correct fuser mode NOTE The printer automatically adjusts the fuser mode based on the CONFIGURE DEVICE menu...of the toner to adhere to HIGH 1 or HIGH 2. To reset the fuser modes to the default settings, open the CONFIGURE DEVICE menu at the printer control panel. (See Print Quality submenu.) Using a higher fuser mode, such as card stock, might cause other problems, such as excessive...
...paper, but it might need a higher fuser-mode setting in the PRINT QUALITY submenu at the printer control panel. The fuser mode can be changed on the media type to the printer. Selecting the correct fuser mode NOTE The printer automatically adjusts the fuser mode based on the CONFIGURE DEVICE menu...of the toner to adhere to HIGH 1 or HIGH 2. To reset the fuser modes to the default settings, open the CONFIGURE DEVICE menu at the printer control panel. (See Print Quality submenu.) Using a higher fuser mode, such as card stock, might cause other problems, such as excessive...
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... to TRANSPARENCY=LOW. Because transparencies are using. ● Load transparencies face up to 100 transparencies can permanently damage the printer and fuser. ● In the printer driver, set to LOW can be loaded in laser printers. ENWW Printing on letterhead, prepunched, or preprinted paper (single-sided) When printing on letterhead, prepunched, or preprinted paper, it...
... to TRANSPARENCY=LOW. Because transparencies are using. ● Load transparencies face up to 100 transparencies can permanently damage the printer and fuser. ● In the printer driver, set to LOW can be loaded in laser printers. ENWW Printing on letterhead, prepunched, or preprinted paper (single-sided) When printing on letterhead, prepunched, or preprinted paper, it...
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..., load paper with the front side facing down, and the top, short edge toward the printer. Follow these types of this feature, make sure to toner adhesion and print quality. On the PRINT QUALITY submenu, select FUSER MODES, and then select the paper type that you are using (such as laid paper... paper that you are using (such as BOND) to be printed on paper that has a special finish. ● At the printer control panel, open the CONFIGURE DEVICE menu. Set the fuser mode to the type of paper can read the watermark correctly is the front side, or the side to turn on...
..., load paper with the front side facing down, and the top, short edge toward the printer. Follow these types of this feature, make sure to toner adhesion and print quality. On the PRINT QUALITY submenu, select FUSER MODES, and then select the paper type that you are using (such as laid paper... paper that you are using (such as BOND) to be printed on paper that has a special finish. ● At the printer control panel, open the CONFIGURE DEVICE menu. Set the fuser mode to the type of paper can read the watermark correctly is the front side, or the side to turn on...
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.... The printer might slow the printer speed or create other problems, print heavy paper from tray 1 to Custom. Weight and sizes See the following table for custom-size paper Follow these guidelines when printing on heavy paper: ● Paper heavier than 120 g/m2 (32 lb) should be printed using a higher fuser mode. Tray...
.... The printer might slow the printer speed or create other problems, print heavy paper from tray 1 to Custom. Weight and sizes See the following table for custom-size paper Follow these guidelines when printing on heavy paper: ● Paper heavier than 120 g/m2 (32 lb) should be printed using a higher fuser mode. Tray...
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...If toner gets on an automatic interval that can cause specks to light for more than a few minutes. Cleaning the fuser Run the printer cleaning page to keep the fuser free of toner and paper particles that you must run cleaning pages manually. If you have an optional duplexer installed,...-free cloth. Accumulation of toner and particles can sometimes accumulate. CAUTION Avoid reaching too far into fabric.) 4. To ensure optimum print quality, HP recommends that you use the cleaning page every time you replace the print cartridge or on your print jobs. To prevent damage to the print...
...If toner gets on an automatic interval that can cause specks to light for more than a few minutes. Cleaning the fuser Run the printer cleaning page to keep the fuser free of toner and paper particles that you must run cleaning pages manually. If you have an optional duplexer installed,...-free cloth. Accumulation of toner and particles can sometimes accumulate. CAUTION Avoid reaching too far into fabric.) 4. To ensure optimum print quality, HP recommends that you use the cleaning page every time you replace the print cartridge or on your print jobs. To prevent damage to the print...
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... message appears on . The maintenance message will help ensure that your printer maintains optimum performance. NOTE To reset the maintenance-kit counter 1. 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...
... message appears on . The maintenance message will help ensure that your printer maintains optimum performance. NOTE To reset the maintenance-kit counter 1. 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...