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...grades 29 Common paper grades and basis weights 29 Weight equivalence table 30 Standard media sizes used in laser printers 31 Paper 31 Envelopes 32 Cardstock 32 Comparisons of print media to avoid 22 Paper problems 23 Frequent...Gray areas on both 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 2 2 Guidelines ...
...grades 29 Common paper grades and basis weights 29 Weight equivalence table 30 Standard media sizes used in laser printers 31 Paper 31 Envelopes 32 Cardstock 32 Comparisons of print media to avoid 22 Paper problems 23 Frequent...Gray areas on both 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 2 2 Guidelines ...
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... print media must be designed for selecting and using print media to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that might encounter some terms that information. 1 Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers quickly and quietly produce documents of high-quality print media are available to laser printer users. A variety of print media, including paper, envelopes, labels, and overhead transparencies, can...
... print media must be designed for selecting and using print media to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that might encounter some terms that information. 1 Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers quickly and quietly produce documents of high-quality print media are available to laser printer users. A variety of print media, including paper, envelopes, labels, and overhead transparencies, can...
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3 Troubleshooting Print-quality and media-handling problems usually result from print media that does not meet the specifications outlined in this guide, or print media that are described in this document? (See "Types of the environment in which the printer operates or in which ... specific type of media? ❏ Did you using media" on page 19. • temperature • humidity • cleanliness Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 21 See "Environmental considerations" on page 3.) ❏ Is the media in good condition. The following sections further explain the possible causes of and...
3 Troubleshooting Print-quality and media-handling problems usually result from print media that does not meet the specifications outlined in this guide, or print media that are described in this document? (See "Types of the environment in which the printer operates or in which ... specific type of media? ❏ Did you using media" on page 19. • temperature • humidity • cleanliness Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 21 See "Environmental considerations" on page 3.) ❏ Is the media in good condition. The following sections further explain the possible causes of and...
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.... q Print media that is damaged, curled, wrinkled, or irregularly shaped. q Envelopes that have a printer problem. See the support documentation for your printer to see further troubleshooting information. 4 Read the remainder of 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers). q Print media that has not been stored or shipped properly. (See "Shipping media...
.... q Print media that is damaged, curled, wrinkled, or irregularly shaped. q Envelopes that have a printer problem. See the support documentation for your printer to see further troubleshooting information. 4 Read the remainder of 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers). q Print media that has not been stored or shipped properly. (See "Shipping media...
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...output bin, as shown in the input tray, or problems with the paper sensors. q Replace the paper in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. For most HP LaserJet printers you can q Change the paper type or try another ream of cause poor print alignment, misstacking, paper. Cause Action(s)... carbonate are listed in the unit with paper from the input documentation for your printer. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 23 q Manually feed the paper into the printer. improper fit in your printer user guide. set incorrectly q Make sure that are not well-bound to negotiate...
...output bin, as shown in the input tray, or problems with the paper sensors. q Replace the paper in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. For most HP LaserJet printers you can q Change the paper type or try another ream of cause poor print alignment, misstacking, paper. Cause Action(s)... carbonate are listed in the unit with paper from the input documentation for your printer. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 23 q Manually feed the paper into the printer. improper fit in your printer user guide. set incorrectly q Make sure that are not well-bound to negotiate...
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...the paper that can affect the curl of the paper. If possible, set improperly in the printer q driver for use" on page 19.) q On HP color LaserJet printers, reduce toner coverage by using dither patterns rather than solid fill. In the papermaking process, ...Troubleshooting 25 For more information about setting the fuser mode, see the support documentation that is incorrect, resulting in this document. (See "Shipping and storing print media" on page 4.) q Follow the storage and handling specifications in excessive curl. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer...
...the paper that can affect the curl of the paper. If possible, set improperly in the printer q driver for use" on page 19.) q On HP color LaserJet printers, reduce toner coverage by using dither patterns rather than solid fill. In the papermaking process, ...Troubleshooting 25 For more information about setting the fuser mode, see the support documentation that is incorrect, resulting in this document. (See "Shipping and storing print media" on page 4.) q Follow the storage and handling specifications in excessive curl. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer...
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Gray areas on page 4.) Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 27 The toner density setting is too light. q Try different envelopes that are better constructed. 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. Action(s) q Avoid printing over seams or...
Gray areas on page 4.) Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 27 The toner density setting is too light. q Try different envelopes that are better constructed. 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. Action(s) q Avoid printing over seams or...
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... paper, standard 31 double-sided printing 17 dropouts, troubleshooting 28 duplexing defined 40 procedures for 36 characters, troubleshooting 28 checklist, troubleshooting 21, 22 chemical stability specifications 6 clasps, avoiding envelopes with 11 clay coated papers 6 coated papers 6, 22 cockle finishes 6 color laser paper, hp 35 color LaserJet transparencies, hp 37 colored paper 6 composition defined 39 specifications 10 conditioning...
... paper, standard 31 double-sided printing 17 dropouts, troubleshooting 28 duplexing defined 40 procedures for 36 characters, troubleshooting 28 checklist, troubleshooting 21, 22 chemical stability specifications 6 clasps, avoiding envelopes with 11 clay coated papers 6 coated papers 6, 22 cockle finishes 6 color laser paper, hp 35 color LaserJet transparencies, hp 37 colored paper 6 composition defined 39 specifications 10 conditioning...
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... 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 fuser buildup on 6 operations of 2 temperature specifications 10 fusing compatibility...
... 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 fuser buildup on 6 operations of 2 temperature specifications 10 fusing compatibility...
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... specifications 15 storing 15 labels, ream 5 laid finishes 6 landscape orientation 25 laser-grade paper 7 LaserJet 2000 1 LaserJet 2686A 1 LaserJet 500 1 LaserJet Monochrome printers 1 LaserJet monochrome transparencies, hp 37 LaserJet paper, hp 36 LaserJet Plus 1 LaserJet printers media designed for 1 operations 2 lasers, operations of 2 letterhead HP papers 36 specifications 8 types of 4, 6 letters, troubleshooting 28 light paper, troubleshooting 23 Lightenberg Ratio, defined 39 linen papers 6 liner, labels 15 loading...
... specifications 15 storing 15 labels, ream 5 laid finishes 6 landscape orientation 25 laser-grade paper 7 LaserJet 2000 1 LaserJet 2686A 1 LaserJet 500 1 LaserJet Monochrome printers 1 LaserJet monochrome transparencies, hp 37 LaserJet paper, hp 36 LaserJet Plus 1 LaserJet printers media designed for 1 operations 2 lasers, operations of 2 letterhead HP papers 36 specifications 8 types of 4, 6 letters, troubleshooting 28 light paper, troubleshooting 23 Lightenberg Ratio, defined 39 linen papers 6 liner, labels 15 loading...
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... simplex, defined 42 sizes accuracy specifications 10 A-series papers 39 cardstock 32 envelopes 12, 32 paper, standard 31 smeared toner, troubleshooting 28 smoothness defined 41, 42 equivalence tables 33 soft gloss laser paper, hp 36 sorting mailings 18 specialty papers 8, 9 stamps, precanceled 18 standard sizes card stock 32 envelopes 32 paper 31 static...
... simplex, defined 42 sizes accuracy specifications 10 A-series papers 39 cardstock 32 envelopes 12, 32 paper, standard 31 smeared toner, troubleshooting 28 smoothness defined 41, 42 equivalence tables 33 soft gloss laser paper, hp 36 sorting mailings 18 specialty papers 8, 9 stamps, precanceled 18 standard sizes card stock 32 envelopes 32 paper 31 static...
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See curl wax pick defined 43 specifications 10 websites HP 2 ordering media 35 weight basis, equivalence tables 29 defined 39 envelope specifications 11, 13 equivalence tables 30 heavy paper 7, 23 paper specifications 10 ream label 5 windows, avoiding envelopes with 4, 6 wave. W warping, preventing 19 warranty 3 waste paper, defined 43 watermarks defined 43 papers with 11 wire side, defined 40 wrapping ream labels 5 specifications 10 storing media 19 wrinkled envelopes, troubleshooting 27 Z zone coating, adhesives 15 49
See curl wax pick defined 43 specifications 10 websites HP 2 ordering media 35 weight basis, equivalence tables 29 defined 39 envelope specifications 11, 13 equivalence tables 30 heavy paper 7, 23 paper specifications 10 ream label 5 windows, avoiding envelopes with 4, 6 wave. W warping, preventing 19 warranty 3 waste paper, defined 43 watermarks defined 43 papers with 11 wire side, defined 40 wrapping ream labels 5 specifications 10 storing media 19 wrinkled envelopes, troubleshooting 27 Z zone coating, adhesives 15 49
HP LaserJet 5200 Series Printer - Software Technical Reference (External)
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... 5-2 PCL 6 custom media sizes ...215 Table 5-3 Font Attribute settings for HP LaserJet 5200 printer 9 Table 1-4 CD AM - Asia ...16 Table 1-9 Documentation availability ...17 Table 2-1 Print drivers included with the HP LaserJet 5200 printer 26 Table 2-2 Availability of tables Table 1-1 Software technical reference overview 1 Table 1-2 HP LaserJet 5200 printer features ...4 Table 1-3 Software component availability for new and preset watermarks 232...
... 5-2 PCL 6 custom media sizes ...215 Table 5-3 Font Attribute settings for HP LaserJet 5200 printer 9 Table 1-4 CD AM - Asia ...16 Table 1-9 Documentation availability ...17 Table 2-1 Print drivers included with the HP LaserJet 5200 printer 26 Table 2-2 Availability of tables Table 1-1 Software technical reference overview 1 Table 1-2 HP LaserJet 5200 printer features ...4 Table 1-3 Software component availability for new and preset watermarks 232...
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... tool for Customer Care Center (CCC) agents, support engineers, system administrators, management information systems (MIS) personnel, and HP LaserJet 5200 printer end users, as appropriate. This chapter also contains general information about and troubleshooting tips for the HP LaserJet 5200 printing-system software. Purpose and scope 1 Purpose and scope Introduction This software technical reference (STR) provides...
... tool for Customer Care Center (CCC) agents, support engineers, system administrators, management information systems (MIS) personnel, and HP LaserJet 5200 printer end users, as appropriate. This chapter also contains general information about and troubleshooting tips for the HP LaserJet 5200 printing-system software. Purpose and scope 1 Purpose and scope Introduction This software technical reference (STR) provides...
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... to see whether the correct and most up-to open the Device Status screen of these items and click Go! HP unidrivers for HP LaserJet 5200 printer supplies. ● Show me how. to -date print drivers are installed. ● Order supplies. The following ...HP LaserJet 5200 printer manuals. ● Check for the HP Business Center. ● Product manuals. Open the product page for driver updates. Device services Click the Device and Supplies status icon to a Web page that provides step-by-step instructions for troubleshooting. ● Support and troubleshooting. Open the HP...
... to see whether the correct and most up-to open the Device Status screen of these items and click Go! HP unidrivers for HP LaserJet 5200 printer supplies. ● Show me how. to -date print drivers are installed. ● Order supplies. The following ...HP LaserJet 5200 printer manuals. ● Check for the HP Business Center. ● Product manuals. Open the product page for driver updates. Device services Click the Device and Supplies status icon to a Web page that provides step-by-step instructions for troubleshooting. ● Support and troubleshooting. Open the HP...
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...the following figure. sample e-mail message with Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000, and Windows XP. The tool is included on the HP LaserJet 5200 software CD: ● util\CCC\FiletoEmail\FileToEmail.exe ● util\CCC\FiletoEmail\FileToEmail.ini To use the File to E-mail utility...the software installation. The File to detect where the HP LaserJet device software is installed. The utility runs on your HP LaserJet device. HP Customer Support can also send the utility to you can be sent to HP Customer Support to assist troubleshooting. The actual files attached will vary, depending on...
...the following figure. sample e-mail message with Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000, and Windows XP. The tool is included on the HP LaserJet 5200 software CD: ● util\CCC\FiletoEmail\FileToEmail.exe ● util\CCC\FiletoEmail\FileToEmail.ini To use the File to E-mail utility...the software installation. The File to detect where the HP LaserJet device software is installed. The utility runs on your HP LaserJet device. HP Customer Support can also send the utility to you can be sent to HP Customer Support to assist troubleshooting. The actual files attached will vary, depending on...
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... time, as well as the time that are printed before performing the update. Table 7-7 Troubleshooting a firmware update Cause Result The job was removed). A power cycle occurred during the INITIALIZING.... The settings must be changed from the defaults. The I /O channels to update the printer firmware. process. No update has occurred. NOTE For UNIX systems, the remote firmware update ...TAR file. A power cycle occurred during the firmware update The following URL: www.hp.com/go to be different from the default settings will return to reinitialize. Finally, ...
... time, as well as the time that are printed before performing the update. Table 7-7 Troubleshooting a firmware update Cause Result The job was removed). A power cycle occurred during the INITIALIZING.... The settings must be changed from the defaults. The I /O channels to update the printer firmware. process. No update has occurred. NOTE For UNIX systems, the remote firmware update ...TAR file. A power cycle occurred during the firmware update The following URL: www.hp.com/go to be different from the default settings will return to reinitialize. Finally, ...
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...failure. The device recognizes the printer mismatch and rejects the update. Table 7-9 Update messages Printer message RECEIVING UPGRADE Explanation This message appears from an HP Customer Care Center. The following...sent again. PERFORMING UPGRADE This message appears while the device is corrupted. All HP LaserJet devices leave the factory with the device for the failure of an .RFU...firmware. Call technical support to indicate that the update was interrupted. Table 7-8 Troubleshooting a firmware update failure Reason for each situation. NOTE If power is downloaded...
...failure. The device recognizes the printer mismatch and rejects the update. Table 7-9 Update messages Printer message RECEIVING UPGRADE Explanation This message appears from an HP Customer Care Center. The following...sent again. PERFORMING UPGRADE This message appears while the device is corrupted. All HP LaserJet devices leave the factory with the device for the failure of an .RFU...firmware. Call technical support to indicate that the update was interrupted. Table 7-8 Troubleshooting a firmware update failure Reason for each situation. NOTE If power is downloaded...
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...Printer Wizard (INPW) 9 HP Instant Support 39 354 Index ENWW Firewall Detected dialog box, Windows 63 firewalls dialog box, Windows 63 firmware determining current level 320 downloading 321 FTP updates, Windows 324 HP Web Jetadmin updates 329 LPR command updates 328 Macintosh updates 295, 308, 309 messages during update 321 troubleshooting..., PS Emulation Driver 177 substitution table, unidrivers 254 TrueType download option 349 unidriver settings 203 Upload Fonts, HP Printer Utility 295 Windows 50, 52 Form to Tray Assignment, unidrivers 253 Front Cover settings PCL traditional drivers 143...
...Printer Wizard (INPW) 9 HP Instant Support 39 354 Index ENWW Firewall Detected dialog box, Windows 63 firewalls dialog box, Windows 63 firmware determining current level 320 downloading 321 FTP updates, Windows 324 HP Web Jetadmin updates 329 LPR command updates 328 Macintosh updates 295, 308, 309 messages during update 321 troubleshooting..., PS Emulation Driver 177 substitution table, unidrivers 254 TrueType download option 349 unidriver settings 203 Upload Fonts, HP Printer Utility 295 Windows 50, 52 Form to Tray Assignment, unidrivers 253 Front Cover settings PCL traditional drivers 143...
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...mode 4 smart duplexing 235 Source is settings PCL traditional drivers 141 PS Emulation Driver 172 unidrivers 215 sources, paper. See trays Specify Printer dialog box, Windows 68 Specify TCP/IP Port dialog box, Customization Wizard 90 speed specifications 4 standalone drivers 8 status devices 39 ... remote firmware updates about 320 determining current firmware level 320 downloading 321 FTP, Windows 324 HP Web Jetadmin 329 LPR commands 328 Macintosh 295, 308, 309 messages 321 troubleshooting 321 UNIX 328 verifying installation 323 Windows network 327 Windows, using local port 325 reordering ...
...mode 4 smart duplexing 235 Source is settings PCL traditional drivers 141 PS Emulation Driver 172 unidrivers 215 sources, paper. See trays Specify Printer dialog box, Windows 68 Specify TCP/IP Port dialog box, Customization Wizard 90 speed specifications 4 standalone drivers 8 status devices 39 ... remote firmware updates about 320 determining current firmware level 320 downloading 321 FTP, Windows 324 HP Web Jetadmin 329 LPR commands 328 Macintosh 295, 308, 309 messages 321 troubleshooting 321 UNIX 328 verifying installation 323 Windows network 327 Windows, using local port 325 reordering ...