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... Manage the print cartridge 60 Print-cartridge storage 60 Use genuine HP print cartridges 60 HP policy on non-HP print cartridges 60 Print-cartridge authentication 60 HP fraud hotline and Web site 60 Replace supplies and parts ...62 Supply replacement guidelines 62 Redistribute toner ...62 Change the print cartridge 63 Clean the product ...65...
... Manage the print cartridge 60 Print-cartridge storage 60 Use genuine HP print cartridges 60 HP policy on non-HP print cartridges 60 Print-cartridge authentication 60 HP fraud hotline and Web site 60 Replace supplies and parts ...62 Supply replacement guidelines 62 Redistribute toner ...62 Change the print cartridge 63 Clean the product ...65...
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...associated with jams 94 Adjust print density ...95 Image defect examples ...96 Light print or faded 96 Toner specks ...96 Dropouts ...96 Vertical lines ...97 Gray background 97 Toner smear ...97 Loose toner ...97 Vertical repetitive defects 98 Misformed characters 98 Page skew ...98 Curl or wave ...98 Wrinkles or... creases 99 Toner scatter outline 99 Solve performance problems ...100 Solve connectivity problems ...101 Solve direct-connect problems 101 Solve network problems 101 Solve ...
...associated with jams 94 Adjust print density ...95 Image defect examples ...96 Light print or faded 96 Toner specks ...96 Dropouts ...96 Vertical lines ...97 Gray background 97 Toner smear ...97 Loose toner ...97 Vertical repetitive defects 98 Misformed characters 98 Page skew ...98 Curl or wave ...98 Wrinkles or... creases 99 Toner scatter outline 99 Solve performance problems ...100 Solve connectivity problems ...101 Solve direct-connect problems 101 Solve network problems 101 Solve ...
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... Print cartridge limited warranty statement 113 End User License Agreement ...114 Customer self-repair warranty service 116 Customer support ...117 HP maintenance agreements ...118 On-site service agreements 118 Next-day on-site service 118 Weekly (volume) on-site service 118... ...122 Environmental product stewardship program 123 Protecting the environment 123 Ozone production ...123 Power consumption ...123 Toner consumption ...123 Paper use ...123 Plastics ...123 HP LaserJet print supplies 123 Return and recycling instructions 124 United States and Puerto Rico 124 Multiple returns (...
... Print cartridge limited warranty statement 113 End User License Agreement ...114 Customer self-repair warranty service 116 Customer support ...117 HP maintenance agreements ...118 On-site service agreements 118 Next-day on-site service 118 Weekly (volume) on-site service 118... ...122 Environmental product stewardship program 123 Protecting the environment 123 Ozone production ...123 Power consumption ...123 Toner consumption ...123 Paper use ...123 Plastics ...123 HP LaserJet print supplies 123 Return and recycling instructions 124 United States and Puerto Rico 124 Multiple returns (...
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... TrueType format available with the software solution ● Hi-Speed USB 2.0 connection ● Parallel connection (HP LaserJet P2035 printer only) ● RJ.45 network connection (HP LaserJet P2035n printer only) ● The supplies status page contains information about toner level, page count, and approximate pages remaining. ● The product checks for an authentic...
... TrueType format available with the software solution ● Hi-Speed USB 2.0 connection ● Parallel connection (HP LaserJet P2035 printer only) ● RJ.45 network connection (HP LaserJet P2035n printer only) ● The supplies status page contains information about toner level, page count, and approximate pages remaining. ● The product checks for an authentic...
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...: See Status-light patterns on page 78 for a description of six lights and two buttons. When the print cartridge is out of the printer, the Toner light blinks. 3 Paper out light: Indicates the printer is out of paper 4 Attention light: Indicates the print cartridge door is open or other errors exist... 5 Ready light: Indicates the printer is low, the Toner light illuminates. The lights produce patterns that identify the printer status. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 Jam light: Indicates a jam in the printer...
...: See Status-light patterns on page 78 for a description of six lights and two buttons. When the print cartridge is out of the printer, the Toner light blinks. 3 Paper out light: Indicates the printer is out of paper 4 Attention light: Indicates the print cartridge door is open or other errors exist... 5 Ready light: Indicates the printer is low, the Toner light illuminates. The lights produce patterns that identify the printer status. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 Jam light: Indicates a jam in the printer...
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...flat. ● Do not print partial sheets of labels. ● Use only full sheets of the envelope. ● Do not use fusers to bond dry toner particles to obtain the best print results. Using inkjet paper not designed for use transparent print media approved for this product. ENWW Special paper or... or forms ● Do not use raised or metallic approved for use envelopes that are ● Do not use in inkjet products. it is HP paper that has been approved for use in this product. ● Use only glossy or coated paper that is heavier approved for use glossy or...
...flat. ● Do not print partial sheets of labels. ● Use only full sheets of the envelope. ● Do not use fusers to bond dry toner particles to obtain the best print results. Using inkjet paper not designed for use transparent print media approved for this product. ENWW Special paper or... or forms ● Do not use raised or metallic approved for use envelopes that are ● Do not use in inkjet products. it is HP paper that has been approved for use in this product. ● Use only glossy or coated paper that is heavier approved for use glossy or...
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...EconoMode option for printing drafts of EconoMode. However, using EconoMode can use of documents. If EconoMode is toner supply remaining in the cartridge. HP does not recommend full-time use less toner and decrease the cost per page. If print quality begins to degrade under these circumstances, you will... need to install a new print cartridge, even if there is used full-time, the toner supply might outlast the...
...EconoMode option for printing drafts of EconoMode. However, using EconoMode can use of documents. If EconoMode is toner supply remaining in the cartridge. HP does not recommend full-time use less toner and decrease the cost per page. If print quality begins to degrade under these circumstances, you will... need to install a new print cartridge, even if there is used full-time, the toner supply might outlast the...
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...of non-HP supplies can cause problems requiring service that is not covered by redistributing the toner. 1. To redistribute the toner, gently rock the print cartridge from front to open the print-cartridge door, and then remove the print cartridge. 2. CAUTION: If toner gets on a flat, sturdy surface. Hot water sets toner into the... and in the front of the product for removing supplies. ● The product should be able to temporarily improve print quality by the HP warranty or service agreements. Redistribute toner When toner is low, faded or light areas appear on the printed page.
...of non-HP supplies can cause problems requiring service that is not covered by redistributing the toner. 1. To redistribute the toner, gently rock the print cartridge from front to open the print-cartridge door, and then remove the print cartridge. 2. CAUTION: If toner gets on a flat, sturdy surface. Hot water sets toner into the... and in the front of the product for removing supplies. ● The product should be able to temporarily improve print quality by the HP warranty or service agreements. Redistribute toner When toner is low, faded or light areas appear on the printed page.
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... print is still light, install a new print cartridge. ENWW Replace supplies and parts 63 You can continue printing with the current cartridge until redistributing the toner no longer yields acceptable print quality. 1.
... print is still light, install a new print cartridge. ENWW Replace supplies and parts 63 You can continue printing with the current cartridge until redistributing the toner no longer yields acceptable print quality. 1.
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...is firmly seated, and then close the print-cartridge door. 6. Place the used print cartridge in the box in the print-cartridge box to www.hp.com/support/ljp2030series. 64 Chapter 9 Manage and maintain the product ENWW Place the tab and tape in which the new cartridge arrived. CAUTION: Do ...not touch the shutter or the surface of the print cartridge and distribute the toner by gently rocking the print cartridge. Align the print cartridge with the tracks inside the product, insert the print cartridge until the tab breaks ...
...is firmly seated, and then close the print-cartridge door. 6. Place the used print cartridge in the box in the print-cartridge box to www.hp.com/support/ljp2030series. 64 Chapter 9 Manage and maintain the product ENWW Place the tab and tape in which the new cartridge arrived. CAUTION: Do ...not touch the shutter or the surface of the print cartridge and distribute the toner by gently rocking the print cartridge. Align the print cartridge with the tracks inside the product, insert the print cartridge until the tab breaks ...
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... the outside of the printer with a piece of your printed sheets. During the printing process, paper, toner, and dust particles can damage the product. However, cleaning this buildup can cause print quality problems, such as toner specks or smearing, and paper jams. To correct and prevent these types of problems, you can...
... the outside of the printer with a piece of your printed sheets. During the printing process, paper, toner, and dust particles can damage the product. However, cleaning this buildup can cause print quality problems, such as toner specks or smearing, and paper jams. To correct and prevent these types of problems, you can...
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... Utility. The cleaning page stops periodically during the cleaning process. See Open the HP Printer Utility on . 2. You might need to repeat the cleaning process several times to remove dust and toner from the media path. ENWW Clean the product 67 Load the transparency in Change ...click the OK button. This process uses a transparency to thoroughly clean the product. If you do not have any transparencies, you are experiencing toner specks or dots on page 14. 2. For instructions, see the third column of transparency. Open the printer-driver Properties screen, and then ...
... Utility. The cleaning page stops periodically during the cleaning process. See Open the HP Printer Utility on . 2. You might need to repeat the cleaning process several times to remove dust and toner from the media path. ENWW Clean the product 67 Load the transparency in Change ...click the OK button. This process uses a transparency to thoroughly clean the product. If you do not have any transparencies, you are experiencing toner specks or dots on page 14. 2. For instructions, see the third column of transparency. Open the printer-driver Properties screen, and then ...
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Toner Low The Go, Ready, and Attention lights act independently of the printer Fatal Error Action ● Turn off the printer, wait 10 seconds, and turn on the printer. ● If you are unable to resolve the problem, contact HP. Order a new print cartridge and have it ready. ENWW Status-light patterns 81 See Customer support on page 107. See Supplies and accessories on page 117. Table 10-2 Control-panel light messages (continued) Light status State of the Toner Low state.
Toner Low The Go, Ready, and Attention lights act independently of the printer Fatal Error Action ● Turn off the printer, wait 10 seconds, and turn on the printer. ● If you are unable to resolve the problem, contact HP. Order a new print cartridge and have it ready. ENWW Status-light patterns 81 See Customer support on page 107. See Supplies and accessories on page 117. Table 10-2 Control-panel light messages (continued) Light status State of the Toner Low state.
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Action Reinsert the print cartridge in the printer. Jam Clear the jam. Table 10-2 Control-panel light messages (continued) Light status State of the printer Toner Missing The print cartridge has been removed from the printer. See Clear jams on page 87. 82 Chapter 10 Solve problems ENWW
Action Reinsert the print cartridge in the printer. Jam Clear the jam. Table 10-2 Control-panel light messages (continued) Light status State of the printer Toner Missing The print cartridge has been removed from the printer. See Clear jams on page 87. 82 Chapter 10 Solve problems ENWW
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This message appears until redistributing the toner no longer yields acceptable print quality. To continue printing, press the Go button. Make sure the product is installed or you purchased an HP supply, go to www.hp.com/go/anticounterfeit. Make sure the USB cable is printing a document. The ... to pick up a piece Reload the paper in the input tray and press of using non-HP supplies are not covered under HP warranty. Alert message Manual feed Non-HP black cartridge Not Connected Order black cartridge Page too complex Printer mispick Printing Description Recommended action The ...
This message appears until redistributing the toner no longer yields acceptable print quality. To continue printing, press the Go button. Make sure the product is installed or you purchased an HP supply, go to www.hp.com/go/anticounterfeit. Make sure the USB cable is printing a document. The ... to pick up a piece Reload the paper in the input tray and press of using non-HP supplies are not covered under HP warranty. Alert message Manual feed Non-HP black cartridge Not Connected Order black cartridge Page too complex Printer mispick Printing Description Recommended action The ...
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... problem, ask the supplier of your letterhead to use paper that does not meet HP specifications. ● The surface of the paper is too smooth. ● The moisture content of the paper reject toner. Solve print-quality problems You can prevent most print-quality problems by following these... guidelines. ● Configure the trays for all sheets are using paper that meets HP specifications. ● The paper is not fusing to clean...
... problem, ask the supplier of your letterhead to use paper that does not meet HP specifications. ● The surface of the paper is too smooth. ● The moisture content of the paper reject toner. Solve print-quality problems You can prevent most print-quality problems by following these... guidelines. ● Configure the trays for all sheets are using paper that meets HP specifications. ● The paper is not fusing to clean...
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... Properties. NOTE: If these steps do not correct the problem, contact an HP-authorized dealer or service representative. Light print or faded ● The print cartridge is nearing end of life. ● Redistribute the toner to extend the life. ● The media might not meet Hewlett-Packard's...bad. Try reprinting the job. ● The media moisture content is too moist or too rough). ● The printer might need to reject toner. Toner specks ● The media might not meet Hewlett-Packard's media specifications (for example, the media is uneven or the media has moist spots ...
... Properties. NOTE: If these steps do not correct the problem, contact an HP-authorized dealer or service representative. Light print or faded ● The print cartridge is nearing end of life. ● Redistribute the toner to extend the life. ● The media might not meet Hewlett-Packard's...bad. Try reprinting the job. ● The media moisture content is too moist or too rough). ● The printer might need to reject toner. Toner specks ● The media might not meet Hewlett-Packard's media specifications (for example, the media is uneven or the media has moist spots ...
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..., lint-free cloth. ● Check the media type and quality. ● The fuser temperature might be too low. Adjust the density setting. ● Install a new HP print cartridge. ● If toner smears appear on the leading edge of background shading. ● The density setting might be dirty.
..., lint-free cloth. ● Check the media type and quality. ● The fuser temperature might be too low. Adjust the density setting. ● Install a new HP print cartridge. ● If toner smears appear on the leading edge of background shading. ● The density setting might be dirty.
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...media stock might need service. Print a configuration page. Both high temperature and high humidity cause media to curl. ● The media might have toner on the back of media in the input tray too long. Turn over the stack of the page, the problem will probably correct itself after.... ● The fuser temperature might have been in the tray. If the defects occur on them. If the characters are improperly formed, contact an HP-authorized dealer or service representative. ● Make sure that uses a ENWW Try a different media. ● If characters are not too tight or ...
...media stock might need service. Print a configuration page. Both high temperature and high humidity cause media to curl. ● The media might have toner on the back of media in the input tray too long. Turn over the stack of the page, the problem will probably correct itself after.... ● The fuser temperature might have been in the tray. If the defects occur on them. If the characters are improperly formed, contact an HP-authorized dealer or service representative. ● Make sure that uses a ENWW Try a different media. ● If characters are not too tight or ...
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.... ● Check the media type and quality. ● Open the straight-through output door and try printing again. ● If large amounts of toner have scattered around the characters, the media might be caused by air pockets inside the envelope. Also, try rotating the media 180° in the... input tray. ● For envelopes, this can be resisting the toner. (A small amount of toner scatter is normal for laser printing.) Try a different media type. ● Turn over the stack of media in the tray. ● Use...
.... ● Check the media type and quality. ● Open the straight-through output door and try printing again. ● If large amounts of toner have scattered around the characters, the media might be caused by air pockets inside the envelope. Also, try rotating the media 180° in the... input tray. ● For envelopes, this can be resisting the toner. (A small amount of toner scatter is normal for laser printing.) Try a different media type. ● Turn over the stack of media in the tray. ● Use...