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...associated with jams 217 Light print (partial page 218 Light print (entire page) ...218 Specks ...219 Dropouts ...219 Lines ...220 Gray background ...220 Toner smear ...221 Loose toner ...221 Repeating defects ...222 Repeating image ...222 Misformed characters ...223 Page skew ...223 Curl or wave ...224 Wrinkles or creases ...224 Vertical white ... Verify communication over the network 234 Solve common Macintosh problems 236 Appendix A Supplies and accessories Order parts, accessories, and supplies 240 Order directly from HP ...240 Order through service or support providers 240 ENWW ix
...associated with jams 217 Light print (partial page 218 Light print (entire page) ...218 Specks ...219 Dropouts ...219 Lines ...220 Gray background ...220 Toner smear ...221 Loose toner ...221 Repeating defects ...222 Repeating image ...222 Misformed characters ...223 Page skew ...223 Curl or wave ...224 Wrinkles or creases ...224 Vertical white ... Verify communication over the network 234 Solve common Macintosh problems 236 Appendix A Supplies and accessories Order parts, accessories, and supplies 240 Order directly from HP ...240 Order through service or support providers 240 ENWW ix
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... Appendix D Regulatory information FCC regulations ...254 Environmental product stewardship program 255 Protecting the environment 255 Ozone production ...255 Power consumption ...255 Toner consumption ...255 Paper use ...255 Plastics ...255 HP LaserJet print supplies 256 Return and recycling instructions 256 United States and Puerto Rico 256 Multiple returns (two to eight cartridges 256...
... Appendix D Regulatory information FCC regulations ...254 Environmental product stewardship program 255 Protecting the environment 255 Ozone production ...255 Power consumption ...255 Toner consumption ...255 Paper use ...255 Plastics ...255 HP LaserJet print supplies 256 Return and recycling instructions 256 United States and Puerto Rico 256 Multiple returns (two to eight cartridges 256...
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.... 125° Celsius Off Set the temperature of the fuser when the MFP is enabled, the device prints with a reduced amount of toner per page; Normal (default) Slow Choose Slow to adjust each tray. Table 2-15 Print Quality menu Menu item Sub-menu item Values ... menu items have no default. Print Quality menu Administration > Print Quality NOTE: Values shown with smooth angles, Light curves, and edges. Economode Toner Density Small Paper Mode Dark Enabled Disabled (default) When Economode is in standby mode. Select the source input tray for printing narrow media. 42...
.... 125° Celsius Off Set the temperature of the fuser when the MFP is enabled, the device prints with a reduced amount of toner per page; Normal (default) Slow Choose Slow to adjust each tray. Table 2-15 Print Quality menu Menu item Sub-menu item Values ... menu items have no default. Print Quality menu Administration > Print Quality NOTE: Values shown with smooth angles, Light curves, and edges. Economode Toner Density Small Paper Mode Dark Enabled Disabled (default) When Economode is in standby mode. Select the source input tray for printing narrow media. 42...
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Table 2-15 Print Quality menu (continued) Menu item Sub-menu item Calibration/Cleaning Create Cleaning Page Values Create (button) Process Cleaning Page Process (button) Description Generate a page for cleaning excess toner off the pressure roller in the fuser. ENWW Use the Administration menu 43 The process takes up to 2.5 minutes. Process the cleaning page that guide you through the cleaning process. The page has instructions that was created by using the Create Cleaning Page menu item.
Table 2-15 Print Quality menu (continued) Menu item Sub-menu item Calibration/Cleaning Create Cleaning Page Values Create (button) Process Cleaning Page Process (button) Description Generate a page for cleaning excess toner off the pressure roller in the fuser. ENWW Use the Administration menu 43 The process takes up to 2.5 minutes. Process the cleaning page that guide you through the cleaning process. The page has instructions that was created by using the Create Cleaning Page menu item.
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... settings, including the REt setting. Manages print jobs that are stored on the Economode setting to conserve toner, or adjusts toner density. Click hp, and then click Utilities. 4. Select the product that you want to configure, and then click Utility...want to configure, and then click Utility. Changes the default tray settings. Item Configuration Page Supplies Status HP Support File Upload Upload Fonts Firmware Update Duplex Mode Economode & Toner Density Resolution Lock Resources Stored Jobs Trays Configuration Description Prints a configuration page. Click Library, and then ...
... settings, including the REt setting. Manages print jobs that are stored on the Economode setting to conserve toner, or adjusts toner density. Click hp, and then click Utilities. 4. Select the product that you want to configure, and then click Utility...want to configure, and then click Utility. Changes the default tray settings. Item Configuration Page Supplies Status HP Support File Upload Upload Fonts Firmware Update Duplex Mode Economode & Toner Density Resolution Lock Resources Stored Jobs Trays Configuration Description Prints a configuration page. Click Library, and then ...
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...are ● Do not use transparent print media approved for use in inkjet products. 84 Chapter 6 Paper and print media ENWW it is HP paper that has been approved for use in this technology could damage your print driver to withstand this product. Special paper or print media ... not approved for laser printers. ● Place transparencies on special media. HP laser paper is approved for use in laser printers. ● Do not use glossy or coated paper designed for use fusers to bond dry toner particles to obtain satisfactory results. extends all the way to set the type...
...are ● Do not use transparent print media approved for use in inkjet products. 84 Chapter 6 Paper and print media ENWW it is HP paper that has been approved for use in this technology could damage your print driver to withstand this product. Special paper or print media ... not approved for laser printers. ● Place transparencies on special media. HP laser paper is approved for use in laser printers. ● Do not use glossy or coated paper designed for use fusers to bond dry toner particles to obtain satisfactory results. extends all the way to set the type...
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...an empty print cartridge. The Find Other Printers window provides a utility that detects other network printers so that you can add them to online HP experts. ● About: Provides general information about product supplies, ordering information, and recycling information. ● Device Status section: This section ...corner of the window to update the status. ● Supplies Status section: Shows detailed supplies status, such as the percentage of toner remaining in the print cartridge and the status of the window to this tab includes current alerts for the View as an empty ...
...an empty print cartridge. The Find Other Printers window provides a utility that detects other network printers so that you can add them to online HP experts. ● About: Provides general information about product supplies, ordering information, and recycling information. ● Device Status section: This section ...corner of the window to update the status. ● Supplies Status section: Shows detailed supplies status, such as the percentage of toner remaining in the print cartridge and the status of the window to this tab includes current alerts for the View as an empty ...
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Open the HP Printer Utility. 2. A sample message is correct. 7. To test the alerts setup, click the Server tab, and then click Test. Set up e-mail alerts Set up e-.... 1. Click the Events tab, and, in the list, define the events for specific events the same way that occur with the printer, such as a low toner level in the SMTP Server box, type the server name. 4. In the Configuration Settings list, select E-mail Alerts. 3. NOTE: If your printer supports e-mail lists...
Open the HP Printer Utility. 2. A sample message is correct. 7. To test the alerts setup, click the Server tab, and then click Test. Set up e-mail alerts Set up e-.... 1. Click the Events tab, and, in the list, define the events for specific events the same way that occur with the printer, such as a low toner level in the SMTP Server box, type the server name. 4. In the Configuration Settings list, select E-mail Alerts. 3. NOTE: If your printer supports e-mail lists...
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... remove the print cartridge. Figure 11-5 Clean the paper path (4 of 6) ENWW Clean the MFP 171 Figure 11-6 Clean the paper path (5 of 6) 5. NOTE: If toner gets on your clothes, wipe it from the paper path area, the registration roller, and the print cartridge cavity. Open the front cover of 6) CAUTION... green handle into fabric. 3. Cover the print cartridge when it is outside of 6) 4. Figure 11-4 Clean the paper path (3 of the MFP. 2. Hot water sets toner into the locked position.
... remove the print cartridge. Figure 11-5 Clean the paper path (4 of 6) ENWW Clean the MFP 171 Figure 11-6 Clean the paper path (5 of 6) 5. NOTE: If toner gets on your clothes, wipe it from the paper path area, the registration roller, and the print cartridge cavity. Open the front cover of 6) CAUTION... green handle into fabric. 3. Cover the print cartridge when it is outside of 6) 4. Figure 11-4 Clean the paper path (3 of the MFP. 2. Hot water sets toner into the locked position.
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If the location of media remains in the jam message. When clearing jams, be hot to clear jams. Jam locations Figure 12-1 HP LaserJet M9040 MFP or HP LaserJet M9050 MFP with the 3000-sheet stapler/stacker 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 194 Chapter 12 Problem solve ADF Tray 1 Right door Vertical transfer door ... the locations indicated in the MFP after a jam and cause output quality problems. These should clear up within a few pages. NOTE: Loose toner might need to look for jammed media in locations other than those that are a recurring problem, see Solve repeated jams on the control panel,...
If the location of media remains in the jam message. When clearing jams, be hot to clear jams. Jam locations Figure 12-1 HP LaserJet M9040 MFP or HP LaserJet M9050 MFP with the 3000-sheet stapler/stacker 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 194 Chapter 12 Problem solve ADF Tray 1 Right door Vertical transfer door ... the locations indicated in the MFP after a jam and cause output quality problems. These should clear up within a few pages. NOTE: Loose toner might need to look for jammed media in locations other than those that are a recurring problem, see Solve repeated jams on the control panel,...
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... is uneven, too high, or too low. Print-quality problems associated with jams Make sure that all sheets are using print media that meets HP specifications. Use media from a different source or from the paper path. Use a smoother, xerographic media. ● The driver setting is too...you are cleared from an unopened ream. ● Some areas of your problem, ask the supplier of the media reject toner. Solve print-quality problems This section helps you selected, and the toner is excessively rough. quality problems can be handled easily by making sure that meets...
... is uneven, too high, or too low. Print-quality problems associated with jams Make sure that all sheets are using print media that meets HP specifications. Use media from a different source or from the paper path. Use a smoother, xerographic media. ● The driver setting is too...you are cleared from an unopened ream. ● Some areas of your problem, ask the supplier of the media reject toner. Solve print-quality problems This section helps you selected, and the toner is excessively rough. quality problems can be handled easily by making sure that meets...
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.... 3. Open the Administration menu at the control panel and in the printer driver. 3. Open the Print Quality menu and increase the Toner Density setting. The print cartridge might be defective. Replace the print cartridge. 218 Chapter 12 Problem solve ENWW The print cartridge might not meet... HP specifications (for example, the media is fully installed. 2. The media might be defective. Light print (entire page) Figure 12-70 Light print ...
.... 3. Open the Administration menu at the control panel and in the printer driver. 3. Open the Print Quality menu and increase the Toner Density setting. The print cartridge might be defective. Replace the print cartridge. 218 Chapter 12 Problem solve ENWW The print cartridge might not meet... HP specifications (for example, the media is fully installed. 2. The media might be defective. Light print (entire page) Figure 12-70 Light print ...
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... Print Quality menu on a page after a jam has been cleared. 1. See Clean the MFP on page 252. 2. If the print cartridge is rough, and the toner easily rubs off, open the Administration menu at the device control panel. ENWW Solve print-quality problems 219 Print a few more pages to see if...
... Print Quality menu on a page after a jam has been cleared. 1. See Clean the MFP on page 252. 2. If the print cartridge is rough, and the toner easily rubs off, open the Administration menu at the device control panel. ENWW Solve print-quality problems 219 Print a few more pages to see if...
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... using a different type of the device and run through the device. 2. Turn over the stack in the tray. On the Print Quality menu, increase the Toner Density setting. See Print Quality menu on page 170. 3. Print a few more pages to see if the problem corrects itself . 4. See Clean the MFP on...
... using a different type of the device and run through the device. 2. Turn over the stack in the tray. On the Print Quality menu, increase the Toner Density setting. See Print Quality menu on page 170. 3. Print a few more pages to see if the problem corrects itself . 4. See Clean the MFP on...
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Try using meet HP specifications. See Operating environment on page 170. 6. See Clean the MFP on page 252. ...252. 5. ENWW Solve print-quality problems 221 Make sure that the fuser levers are being met. Loose toner Figure 12-76 Loose toner Loose toner, in the down position (unless printing on the smoother side. 4. See Supported paper and print media... sizes on page 221. If media is defined as toner that the fuser levers are using. 3. On the Print Quality submenu, select Fuser Modes, and then select the ...
Try using meet HP specifications. See Operating environment on page 170. 6. See Clean the MFP on page 252. ...252. 5. ENWW Solve print-quality problems 221 Make sure that the fuser levers are being met. Loose toner Figure 12-76 Loose toner Loose toner, in the down position (unless printing on the smoother side. 4. See Supported paper and print media... sizes on page 221. If media is defined as toner that the fuser levers are using. 3. On the Print Quality submenu, select Fuser Modes, and then select the ...
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...media sizes on black 1. For example, if you are using meet HP specifications. Reduce the number of pages that the type and quality of the media you are printing a very large quantity of the media you print with very little toner coverage. 1. Tire tracks Figure 12-84 Tire tracks Aa BbC ...pages to see if the problem corrects itself . 2. Make sure that the type and quality of pages with very low toner coverage. Make sure that you are using meet HP specifications. White spots on black Figure 12-85 White spots on page 81. See Supported paper and print media sizes ...
...media sizes on black 1. For example, if you are using meet HP specifications. Reduce the number of pages that the type and quality of the media you are printing a very large quantity of the media you print with very little toner coverage. 1. Tire tracks Figure 12-84 Tire tracks Aa BbC ...pages to see if the problem corrects itself . 2. Make sure that the type and quality of pages with very low toner coverage. Make sure that you are using meet HP specifications. White spots on black Figure 12-85 White spots on page 81. See Supported paper and print media sizes ...
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...the stack 180°. 4. See Print Quality menu on page 252. 3. Make sure that the environmental specifications for the device are using meet HP specifications. Turn over the stack in the tray. Do not use media that the type and quality of the media you are using meet...252. 4. Turn over the stack in the tray. Scattered lines Figure 12-86 Scattered lines 1. Open the Print Quality submenu and change the Toner Density setting. Make sure that the environmental specifications for the device are being met. See Operating environment on page 42. 226 Chapter 12 Problem ...
...the stack 180°. 4. See Print Quality menu on page 252. 3. Make sure that the environmental specifications for the device are using meet HP specifications. Turn over the stack in the tray. Do not use media that the type and quality of the media you are using meet...252. 4. Turn over the stack in the tray. Scattered lines Figure 12-86 Scattered lines 1. Open the Print Quality submenu and change the Toner Density setting. Make sure that the environmental specifications for the device are being met. See Operating environment on page 42. 226 Chapter 12 Problem ...
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... repetition (2 of 2) If an image that appears at the top of the page, and the darker image farther down the page (in a gray field), the toner might not have the lighter image at the top of the field that the repeated image appears in. ● Change the order in a print job...
... repetition (2 of 2) If an image that appears at the top of the page, and the darker image farther down the page (in a gray field), the toner might not have the lighter image at the top of the field that the repeated image appears in. ● Change the order in a print job...
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... another kind of paper, between 100 and 250 Sheffield, 4 to 6% moisture content. Select Text. Media-handling problems Problem Poor print quality or toner adhesion Dropouts, jamming, or curl Excessive curl Jamming, damage to device Problems with feeding Cause Solution The paper is too moist, too rough, too... heavy or too smooth, or it is available at www.hp.com/support/ljpaperguide. This guide is embossed or from a faulty paper lot. Use high-quality paper that the fuser levers are not in...
... another kind of paper, between 100 and 250 Sheffield, 4 to 6% moisture content. Select Text. Media-handling problems Problem Poor print quality or toner adhesion Dropouts, jamming, or curl Excessive curl Jamming, damage to device Problems with feeding Cause Solution The paper is too moist, too rough, too... heavy or too smooth, or it is available at www.hp.com/support/ljpaperguide. This guide is embossed or from a faulty paper lot. Use high-quality paper that the fuser levers are not in...
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ENWW Environmental product stewardship program 255 To determine the ENERGY STAR® qualification status for recycling purposes at : http://www.hp.com/hpinfo/globalcitizenship/environment/productdesign/ecolabels.html Toner consumption Economode uses significantly less toner, which saves natural resources and saves money without affecting the high performance of this product see the Product Data...
ENWW Environmental product stewardship program 255 To determine the ENERGY STAR® qualification status for recycling purposes at : http://www.hp.com/hpinfo/globalcitizenship/environment/productdesign/ecolabels.html Toner consumption Economode uses significantly less toner, which saves natural resources and saves money without affecting the high performance of this product see the Product Data...