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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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...-default values. Select the source input tray for setting the registration. Configure the fuser mode associated with each tray. however, the print quality of toner per page; All trays Tray : Tray : (choose a tray) Use Set Registration to shift the margin alignment to center the image on the...: Values shown with "(default)" are printed on the page to adjust each tray. You can also align the image on the back. Economode Toner Density Small Paper Mode Dark Enabled Disabled (default) When Economode is enabled, the device prints with the image printed on the front with a ...
...-default values. Select the source input tray for setting the registration. Configure the fuser mode associated with each tray. however, the print quality of toner per page; All trays Tray : Tray : (choose a tray) Use Set Registration to shift the margin alignment to center the image on the...: Values shown with "(default)" are printed on the page to adjust each tray. You can also align the image on the back. Economode Toner Density Small Paper Mode Dark Enabled Disabled (default) When Economode is enabled, the device prints with the image printed on the front with a ...
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ENWW Use the Administration menu 43 The process takes up to 2.5 minutes. The page has instructions that was created by using the Create Cleaning Page menu item. Process the cleaning page that guide you through the cleaning process. 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. The page has instructions that was created by using the Create Cleaning Page menu item. Process the cleaning page that guide you through the cleaning process. 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.
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....4 1. 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. Open the HP Printer Utility Open the HP Printer Utility in the Configuration Settings list... when the product uses a universal serial bus (USB) cable or is connected to conserve toner, or adjusts toner density. Select the product that you open the HP Printer Selector. 5. Turns on the automatic two-sided printing mode. You can perform from ...
....4 1. 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. Open the HP Printer Utility Open the HP Printer Utility in the Configuration Settings list... when the product uses a universal serial bus (USB) cable or is connected to conserve toner, or adjusts toner density. Select the product that you open the HP Printer Selector. 5. Turns on the automatic two-sided printing mode. You can perform from ...
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...metallic approved for use in laser printers. letterhead. ● Use only heavy paper that is ● Do not use paper that is HP paper that are ● Use envelopes where the seam wrinkled, nicked, stuck together, or otherwise damaged. Using inkjet paper not designed for ...this product. not approved for laser printers. ● Place transparencies on special media. CAUTION: HP LaserJet printers use fusers to bond dry toner particles to the paper in your printer. Media type Envelopes Labels Transparencies Letterhead or preprinted forms Heavy paper Glossy or...
...metallic approved for use in laser printers. letterhead. ● Use only heavy paper that is ● Do not use paper that is HP paper that are ● Use envelopes where the seam wrinkled, nicked, stuck together, or otherwise damaged. Using inkjet paper not designed for ...this product. not approved for laser printers. ● Place transparencies on special media. CAUTION: HP LaserJet printers use fusers to bond dry toner particles to the paper in your printer. Media type Envelopes Labels Transparencies Letterhead or preprinted forms Heavy paper Glossy or...
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...upper-right 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 paper that is not available for some products. ● General: Provides information about ...about this tab includes current alerts for that are configured. NOTE: The product information appears either in the upper-right corner of all the HP products that appears. If you can select. When you correct a problem with the product, click the refresh button in list form or ...
...upper-right 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 paper that is not available for some products. ● General: Provides information about ...about this tab includes current alerts for that are configured. NOTE: The product information appears either in the upper-right corner of all the HP products that appears. If you can select. When you correct a problem with the product, click the refresh button in list form or ...
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... 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. NOTE: If your printer supports e-mail lists, you can make alerts lists for which you...the e-mail alerts sent. Set up e-mail alerts Set up e-mail messages that alert you to certain events that you added e-mail addresses. 5. Open the HP Printer Utility. 2. A sample message is sent to the defined e-mail addresses if the configuration is correct. 7. Click Apply Now. 164 Chapter 11 Manage ...
... 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. NOTE: If your printer supports e-mail lists, you can make alerts lists for which you...the e-mail alerts sent. Set up e-mail alerts Set up e-mail messages that alert you to certain events that you added e-mail addresses. 5. Open the HP Printer Utility. 2. A sample message is sent to the defined e-mail addresses if the configuration is correct. 7. Click Apply Now. 164 Chapter 11 Manage ...
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...-3 Clean the paper path (2 of the MFP. Do not expose the print cartridge to the unlocked position, and remove the print cartridge. Hot water sets toner into the locked position. 2. Figure 11-5 Clean the paper path (4 of 6) 4. Cover the print cartridge when it off with a dry cloth, and wash your ... to the print cartridge, use two hands when removing it from the paper path area, the registration roller, and the print cartridge cavity. NOTE: If toner gets on your clothes in cold water. With a dry, lint-free cloth, wipe any residue from the MFP. Figure 11-4 Clean the paper path (3...
...-3 Clean the paper path (2 of the MFP. Do not expose the print cartridge to the unlocked position, and remove the print cartridge. Hot water sets toner into the locked position. 2. Figure 11-5 Clean the paper path (4 of 6) 4. Cover the print cartridge when it off with a dry cloth, and wash your ... to the print cartridge, use two hands when removing it from the paper path area, the registration roller, and the print cartridge cavity. NOTE: If toner gets on your clothes in cold water. With a dry, lint-free cloth, wipe any residue from the MFP. Figure 11-4 Clean the paper path (3...
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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, look ... jam message. Clear jams If a jam message appears on page 212. 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 Tray...
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, look ... jam message. Clear jams If a jam message appears on page 212. 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 Tray...
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... and print media sizes on rough media. To change the media type setting, see the HP LaserJet Printer Family Print Media Guide, which is available at www.hp.com/support/ljpaperguide. ● The surface of the media reject toner. See Operating environment on page 170. See Clean the MFP on page 252. See...
... and print media sizes on rough media. To change the media type setting, see the HP LaserJet Printer Family Print Media Guide, which is available at www.hp.com/support/ljpaperguide. ● The surface of the media reject toner. See Operating environment on page 170. See Clean the MFP on page 252. See...
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The media might not meet HP specifications (for example, the media is fully installed. 2. See Print Quality menu on page 81. Make sure that the print cartridge is too moist or ... might be defective. Make sure that the print cartridge is turned off at the device control panel. Open the Print Quality menu and increase the Toner Density setting. The print cartridge might be defective. Try using a different type of media. 5. Light print (partial page) Figure 12-69 Light print (partial page...
The media might not meet HP specifications (for example, the media is fully installed. 2. See Print Quality menu on page 81. Make sure that the print cartridge is too moist or ... might be defective. Make sure that the print cartridge is turned off at the device control panel. Open the Print Quality menu and increase the Toner Density setting. The print cartridge might be defective. Try using a different type of media. 5. Light print (partial page) Figure 12-69 Light print (partial page...
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... environment on page 170. 3. Specks Figure 12-71 Specks Specks might appear on page 42. 3. Try using . If the print cartridge is rough, and the toner easily rubs off, open the Administration menu at the device control panel. If the media is leaking, replace it. Print a few more pages to see...
... environment on page 170. 3. Specks Figure 12-71 Specks Specks might appear on page 42. 3. Try using . If the print cartridge is rough, and the toner easily rubs off, open the Administration menu at the device control panel. If the media is leaking, replace it. Print a few more pages to see...
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... Gray background Figure 12-74 Gray background 1. Print a few more pages to see if the problem corrects itself . 2. On the Print Quality menu, increase the Toner Density setting. Clean the inside of media. 3. Lines Figure 12-73 Lines Aa BbC c Aa BbC c Aa BbC c Aa BbC c Aa BbC c Aa BbC c Aa...
... Gray background Figure 12-74 Gray background 1. Print a few more pages to see if the problem corrects itself . 2. On the Print Quality menu, increase the Toner Density setting. Clean the inside of media. 3. Lines Figure 12-73 Lines Aa BbC c Aa BbC c Aa BbC c Aa BbC c Aa BbC c Aa BbC c Aa...
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...the page. 1. Clean the inside of the media you are being met. If media is defined as toner that the environmental specifications for the device are using meet HP specifications. See Operating environment on page 221. Replace the print cartridge. Make sure that type and quality ..., is heavy or rough, open the Administration menu at the device control panel. See Operating environment on page 81. Loose toner Figure 12-76 Loose toner Loose toner, in the down position (unless printing on envelopes). 2. If you are in the down position (unless printing on page 170...
...the page. 1. Clean the inside of the media you are being met. If media is defined as toner that the environmental specifications for the device are using meet HP specifications. See Operating environment on page 221. Replace the print cartridge. Make sure that type and quality ..., is heavy or rough, open the Administration menu at the device control panel. See Operating environment on page 81. Loose toner Figure 12-76 Loose toner Loose toner, in the down position (unless printing on envelopes). 2. If you are in the down position (unless printing on page 170...
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... life. Reduce the number of pages that the type and quality of the media you are using meet HP specifications. Make sure that the type and quality of pages with very low toner coverage. For example, if you are printing a very large quantity of the media you are using meet... HP specifications. Vertical white lines Figure 12-83 Vertical white lines 1. White spots on black Figure 12-85 White spots...
... life. Reduce the number of pages that the type and quality of the media you are using meet HP specifications. Make sure that the type and quality of pages with very low toner coverage. For example, if you are printing a very large quantity of the media you are using meet... HP specifications. Vertical white lines Figure 12-83 Vertical white lines 1. White spots on black Figure 12-85 White spots...
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.... 3. Make sure that the type and quality of the media you are using meet HP specifications. Blurred print Figure 12-87 Blurred print 1. Open the Print Quality submenu and change the Toner Density setting. Open the Administration menu at the device control panel. See Print Quality menu.... Turn over the stack in the tray. Do not use media that the environmental specifications for the device are using meet HP specifications. Decrease the toner density. See Supported paper and print media sizes on page 42. Turn over the stack in the tray. Make sure that...
.... 3. Make sure that the type and quality of the media you are using meet HP specifications. Blurred print Figure 12-87 Blurred print 1. Open the Print Quality submenu and change the Toner Density setting. Open the Administration menu at the device control panel. See Print Quality menu.... Turn over the stack in the tray. Do not use media that the environmental specifications for the device are using meet HP specifications. Decrease the toner density. See Supported paper and print media sizes on page 42. Turn over the stack in the tray. Make sure that...
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... tone (darkness) of the field that appears at the top of the page (in solid black) repeats further down the page (in a gray field), the toner might not have the lighter image at the top of the page, and the darker image farther down the page. ● From your software program...
... tone (darkness) of the field that appears at the top of the page (in solid black) repeats further down the page (in a gray field), the toner might not have the lighter image at the top of the page, and the darker image farther down the page. ● From your software program...
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Media-handling problems Problem Poor print quality or toner adhesion Dropouts, jamming, or curl Excessive curl Jamming, damage to 6% ...wrapping. to -side. The paper has cutouts or perforations. Use high-quality paper that is available at www.hp.com/support/ljpaperguide. This guide is free of paper, between 100 and 250 Sheffield, 4 to -side. The... paper has been stored incorrectly. Store paper flat in the HP LaserJet Printer Family Print Media Guide. Turn the paper over . Try another kind of short-grain construction Try changing...
Media-handling problems Problem Poor print quality or toner adhesion Dropouts, jamming, or curl Excessive curl Jamming, damage to 6% ...wrapping. to -side. The paper has cutouts or perforations. Use high-quality paper that is available at www.hp.com/support/ljpaperguide. This guide is free of paper, between 100 and 250 Sheffield, 4 to -side. The... paper has been stored incorrectly. Store paper flat in the HP LaserJet Printer Family Print Media Guide. Turn the paper over . Try another kind of short-grain construction Try changing...
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... resulting demands on our environment. 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...
... resulting demands on our environment. 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...