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Contents 1 Overview How HP LaserJet printers work 2 Alternative sources of information 2 2 Guidelines for using media Using print media 4 Preparing print media for use 4 Using paper 4 Using envelopes 11 Using labels ... jams 26 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 for using media Using print media 4 Preparing print media for use 4 Using paper 4 Using envelopes 11 Using labels ... jams 26 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
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... with laser printers. The standards discussed in this manual do not apply to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that might encounter some terms that information. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. Chapter 1 Overview 1 When HP LaserJet printers are discussed in this guide, the information pertains to laser printer users...
... with laser printers. The standards discussed in this manual do not apply to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that might encounter some terms that information. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. Chapter 1 Overview 1 When HP LaserJet printers are discussed in this guide, the information pertains to laser printer users...
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... a specific type of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media is not in good condition? 3 Troubleshooting Print-quality and media-handling problems usually result from print media that does not meet the specifications that are described in this guide, ... procedures that has been stored improperly or is stored? The following sections further explain the possible causes of and solutions to print-media problems. Troubleshooting checklist Ask the following aspects of media? ❏ Did you using media" on page 3.) ❏ Is the media in good condition....
... a specific type of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media is not in good condition? 3 Troubleshooting Print-quality and media-handling problems usually result from print media that does not meet the specifications that are described in this guide, ... procedures that has been stored improperly or is stored? The following sections further explain the possible causes of and solutions to print-media problems. Troubleshooting checklist Ask the following aspects of media? ❏ Did you using media" on page 3.) ❏ Is the media in good condition....
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... variable thickness of your envelope. • If the print quality of the single-sheet sample is good, re-examine your envelope and see the troubleshooting section in your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that are not square, straight, or constructed correctly. (See "Envelope construction" on...
... variable thickness of your envelope. • If the print quality of the single-sheet sample is good, re-examine your envelope and see the troubleshooting section in your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that are not square, straight, or constructed correctly. (See "Envelope construction" on...
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... smooth or too rough. See the user documentation for your printer for your printer. q Replace the paper in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. For most HP LaserJet printers you can build up from a newly opened ream. Do not reuse jammed paper. q Perform the printer cleaning ...that all of talc and calcium carbonate. If the talc or calcium carbonate are appropriate for using paper" on page 9. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 23 Frequent paper jams The following table lists possible causes of cause poor print alignment, misstacking, paper. tray. Paper is too ...
... smooth or too rough. See the user documentation for your printer for your printer. q Replace the paper in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. For most HP LaserJet printers you can build up from a newly opened ream. Do not reuse jammed paper. q Perform the printer cleaning ...that all of talc and calcium carbonate. If the talc or calcium carbonate are appropriate for using paper" on page 9. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 23 Frequent paper jams The following table lists possible causes of cause poor print alignment, misstacking, paper. tray. Paper is too ...
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...Troubleshooting 25 Both the paper and the printer affect the amount of the paper path. Cause Action(s) Paper is too moist, resulting in landscape mode (horizontally) and are a result of the paper manufacturing process, so different papers will have differing amounts of post-image curl. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet... over or turn it around in this document. (See "Shipping and storing print media" on page 19.) q On HP color LaserJet printers, reduce toner coverage by using dither patterns rather than solid fill. Fuser mode is subjected to the heat and pressure...
...Troubleshooting 25 Both the paper and the printer affect the amount of the paper path. Cause Action(s) Paper is too moist, resulting in landscape mode (horizontally) and are a result of the paper manufacturing process, so different papers will have differing amounts of post-image curl. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet... over or turn it around in this document. (See "Shipping and storing print media" on page 19.) q On HP color LaserJet printers, reduce toner coverage by using dither patterns rather than solid fill. Fuser mode is subjected to the heat and pressure...
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... "Envelope construction" on page 11 for use" on envelopes Cause Envelope has seams or multiple layers. Folds are better constructed. Gray areas on page 4.) Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 27 Wrinkling Wrinkles that are caused by adjusting the toner density setting to your printer. Try different envelopes that are not sharply creased. High moisture...
... "Envelope construction" on page 11 for use" on envelopes Cause Envelope has seams or multiple layers. Folds are better constructed. Gray areas on page 4.) Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 27 Wrinkling Wrinkles that are caused by adjusting the toner density setting to your printer. Try different envelopes that are not sharply creased. High moisture...
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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...
... 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...
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... folders, vinyl 6, 19 forms multipart, avoiding 22 preprinted, 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 Offices 2 HP website 2 humidity, storing media 19 I image quality, troubleshooting 27 index cards, sizes 32 index grade 29, 30 inks, heat-resistant 8 input...
... folders, vinyl 6, 19 forms multipart, avoiding 22 preprinted, 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 Offices 2 HP website 2 humidity, storing media 19 I image quality, troubleshooting 27 index cards, sizes 32 index grade 29, 30 inks, heat-resistant 8 input...
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... offset powders 8 oil-based inks 8 onion skin inserts, using 18 opening paper reams 5 operations, HP LaserJet printers 2 ordering HP print media 35 orientation landscape 25 loading paper 5 output quality, troubleshooting 27 overhead transparencies HP 37 specifications 16 oxidation-set inks 8 P packaging defined 42 ream labels 5 specifications 10 storing paper in 19 pallets, shipping 19 paper...
... offset powders 8 oil-based inks 8 onion skin inserts, using 18 opening paper reams 5 operations, HP LaserJet printers 2 ordering HP print media 35 orientation landscape 25 loading paper 5 output quality, troubleshooting 27 overhead transparencies HP 37 specifications 16 oxidation-set inks 8 P packaging defined 42 ream labels 5 specifications 10 storing paper in 19 pallets, shipping 19 paper...
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... 27, 28 operations of 2 recommended types 17 top side of paper 40 torn paper 9 tough paper, hp 36 transfer, electrostatic 2 transparencies HP 37 specifications 16 troubleshooting checklist 21, 22 envelopes 22, 26 multi-feeds 24 paper jams 23 post-image curl 25 print quality... 24 sheets, separating 5, 24 Sheffield method, equivalence tables 33 shipping media 19 sides of paper felt vs. print quality, troubleshooting 27 printing paper, hp 35 proposals, paper for 19 labels, adhesive 15 support, customer 2 surface resistivity, electrical defined 40 paper specifications 10 transparency specifications...
... 27, 28 operations of 2 recommended types 17 top side of paper 40 torn paper 9 tough paper, hp 36 transfer, electrostatic 2 transparencies HP 37 specifications 16 troubleshooting checklist 21, 22 envelopes 22, 26 multi-feeds 24 paper jams 23 post-image curl 25 print quality... 24 sheets, separating 5, 24 Sheffield method, equivalence tables 33 shipping media 19 sides of paper felt vs. print quality, troubleshooting 27 printing paper, hp 35 proposals, paper for 19 labels, adhesive 15 support, customer 2 surface resistivity, electrical defined 40 paper specifications 10 transparency specifications...
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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 1020 Printer - Software Technical Reference
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Table of contents 1 Introduction Purpose and scope...2 HP LaserJet 1020 printer...3 Software availability and fulfillment...4 In-box file layout...4 HP LaserJet 1020 software CD, Windows partition 4 CD language groupings and part numbers 4 Ordering software...6 ...HP Order Reminder utility...22 Available printer configurations...23 Software features by connection type 23 Direct connection 23 Port communication...2. 4 Overview...24 USB port connections...24 Device conflicts in Windows 24 Opening the Windows Device Manager 24 Check for device conflicts 25 Guidelines for troubleshooting...
Table of contents 1 Introduction Purpose and scope...2 HP LaserJet 1020 printer...3 Software availability and fulfillment...4 In-box file layout...4 HP LaserJet 1020 software CD, Windows partition 4 CD language groupings and part numbers 4 Ordering software...6 ...HP Order Reminder utility...22 Available printer configurations...23 Software features by connection type 23 Direct connection 23 Port communication...2. 4 Overview...24 USB port connections...24 Device conflicts in Windows 24 Opening the Windows Device Manager 24 Check for device conflicts 25 Guidelines for troubleshooting...
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... scope This software technical reference (STR) provides information about and troubleshooting tips for the printing-system software for Customer Care Center (CCC) agents, support engineers, system administrators, management information systems (MIS) personnel, and end users, as a quick-reference tool for the HP LaserJet 1020 printer. NOTE This STR describes drivers that are shipped on...
... scope This software technical reference (STR) provides information about and troubleshooting tips for the printing-system software for Customer Care Center (CCC) agents, support engineers, system administrators, management information systems (MIS) personnel, and end users, as a quick-reference tool for the HP LaserJet 1020 printer. NOTE This STR describes drivers that are shipped on...
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USB port connections USB 2.0 is an input/output mode that the HP LaserJet 1020 printer is compatible with the product, the Windows Device Manager might show a conflict. Note that both USB and parallel port devices. A distinction exists between... Device Manager Follow these conflicts. The HP LaserJet 1020 printer is connected through the USB port. The following topics: ● Overview ● USB port connections ● Device conflicts in Windows 98 SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000, and Windows XP. It can only connect to troubleshoot two-way communication issues. Device conflicts ...
USB port connections USB 2.0 is an input/output mode that the HP LaserJet 1020 printer is compatible with the product, the Windows Device Manager might show a conflict. Note that both USB and parallel port devices. A distinction exists between... Device Manager Follow these conflicts. The HP LaserJet 1020 printer is connected through the USB port. The following topics: ● Overview ● USB port connections ● Device conflicts in Windows 98 SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000, and Windows XP. It can only connect to troubleshoot two-way communication issues. Device conflicts ...
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... interfere with a yellow exclamation mark (!) or a red X. 2 Identify port conflicts by double-clicking Port or by clicking the plus sign (+) to restart Windows. Guidelines for troubleshooting and resolving device conflicts Follow these steps to check for device conflicts. 1 Look for that device, remove the device and then reinstall it usually finds...
... interfere with a yellow exclamation mark (!) or a red X. 2 Identify port conflicts by double-clicking Port or by clicking the plus sign (+) to restart Windows. Guidelines for troubleshooting and resolving device conflicts Follow these steps to check for device conflicts. 1 Look for that device, remove the device and then reinstall it usually finds...
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...66, 73 administrator Quick Sets 31 applications, driver settings 28 B back cover, paper for 38 Basics tab 53 bidirectional communication device conflicts, troubleshooting 24 Windows operating systems supported 15 binding options 49 black, printing text as 53 Booklet Layout settings 50 both sides, printing on 49 C... for 38 custom paper sizes 33 D device conflicts 24 dialog boxes, Windows installation CD Browser 67 Exit Setup 72 Finish 71 HP Software License Agreement 68 Installation Status 70 Model Selection 69 Registration 72 Start Copying Files 70 USB Cable Connect 71 direct connections 23...
...66, 73 administrator Quick Sets 31 applications, driver settings 28 B back cover, paper for 38 Basics tab 53 bidirectional communication device conflicts, troubleshooting 24 Windows operating systems supported 15 binding options 49 black, printing text as 53 Booklet Layout settings 50 both sides, printing on 49 C... for 38 custom paper sizes 33 D device conflicts 24 dialog boxes, Windows installation CD Browser 67 Exit Setup 72 Finish 71 HP Software License Agreement 68 Installation Status 70 Model Selection 69 Registration 72 Start Copying Files 70 USB Cable Connect 71 direct connections 23...
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...sharing setting up 63 system requirements 12 uninstalling product software using Add/Remove programs 85 uninstalling product software using HP program group 83 uninstalling software using HP program group 83 units of measurement 36 Update utility 17, 89 USB Cable Connect screen 71 USB port ...T text, printing as black 53 trays capacities 3 custom paper sizes 36 Source is settings 37 troubleshooting constraint messages 29 device conflicts 24 two-sided printing 49 Type is settings 37 U uninstalling HP Software Update utility 89 Windows software using Add/ Remove programs 85 Windows software using...
...sharing setting up 63 system requirements 12 uninstalling product software using Add/Remove programs 85 uninstalling product software using HP program group 83 uninstalling software using HP program group 83 units of measurement 36 Update utility 17, 89 USB Cable Connect screen 71 USB port ...T text, printing as black 53 trays capacities 3 custom paper sizes 36 Source is settings 37 troubleshooting constraint messages 29 device conflicts 24 two-sided printing 49 Type is settings 37 U uninstalling HP Software Update utility 89 Windows software using Add/ Remove programs 85 Windows software using...
HP LaserJet 1020 - User Guide
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HP LaserJet 1020 printer ● In the United States, see http://www.hp.com/support/lj1020/. ● In other countries/regions, see http://www.hp.com/. To view a Help file, access the online Help through the printer driver. ● HTML (online) user guide: Detailed information on ... for drivers, software, and support If you need to more information ● CD user guide: Detailed information on using and troubleshooting the printer. Quick access to contact HP for service or support, use one of printer components) ● Changing the print cartridge on page 51 ● Problem solving...
HP LaserJet 1020 printer ● In the United States, see http://www.hp.com/support/lj1020/. ● In other countries/regions, see http://www.hp.com/. To view a Help file, access the online Help through the printer driver. ● HTML (online) user guide: Detailed information on ... for drivers, software, and support If you need to more information ● CD user guide: Detailed information on using and troubleshooting the printer. Quick access to contact HP for service or support, use one of printer components) ● Changing the print cartridge on page 51 ● Problem solving...
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...two-sided printing, manual 32 U USB port, location 4 user guide links 2 using 19 printing 29 tray main input 4 troubleshooting blank pages 60 contacting HP support 54 creases 66 curl 59 Demo page 54 dropouts 63 garbled text 60 gray background 64 incomplete text 60 light or faded...and expectations 55 printed page differs from on- S safety statements 80 saving toner 63 selecting media 6 paper 6 separation pad changing 47 service contacting HP 65 settings changing default settings for Windows 9 changing for current software only 9 settings, print quality 16 size, media 11 slot priority feed 4 ...
...two-sided printing, manual 32 U USB port, location 4 user guide links 2 using 19 printing 29 tray main input 4 troubleshooting blank pages 60 contacting HP support 54 creases 66 curl 59 Demo page 54 dropouts 63 garbled text 60 gray background 64 incomplete text 60 light or faded...and expectations 55 printed page differs from on- S safety statements 80 saving toner 63 selecting media 6 paper 6 separation pad changing 47 service contacting HP 65 settings changing default settings for Windows 9 changing for current software only 9 settings, print quality 16 size, media 11 slot priority feed 4 ...