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... 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 paper jams 23 Frequent multiple-sheet feeds 24 Reducing post-image...Gray areas on envelopes 27 Wrinkling 27 Print-quality problems 28 Background toner particles 28 Dropouts 28 Improperly formed or wavy characters 28 Toner smear 28 Toner specks (background scatter 28 Appendix A Specifications U.S. Contents 1 Overview How HP LaserJet printers work 2 Alternative sources of information 2 2 ...
... 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 paper jams 23 Frequent multiple-sheet feeds 24 Reducing post-image...Gray areas on envelopes 27 Wrinkling 27 Print-quality problems 28 Background toner particles 28 Dropouts 28 Improperly formed or wavy characters 28 Toner smear 28 Toner specks (background scatter 28 Appendix A Specifications U.S. Contents 1 Overview How HP LaserJet printers work 2 Alternative sources of information 2 2 ...
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..., see the documentation that information. For specific information about what media your printer or MFP supports, see the glossary in this manual do not apply to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. It also contains information to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that might encounter some terms that is being scanned, copied, or...
..., see the documentation that information. For specific information about what media your printer or MFP supports, see the glossary in this manual do not apply to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. It also contains information to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that might encounter some terms that is being scanned, copied, or...
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However, keep in mind that it causes print-quality problems. If you are available in your HP LaserJet printer for printing and copying, and can significantly affect the quality of the fuser can degrade feeding reliability (typically as "plain," the paper is optimized... that is manufactured with a very smooth finish so that the manufacturer uses. Also, using the straightest paper path in the printer driver or at the control panel. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the paper, rather than 15 mm (0.59 inch) from the embossment to...
However, keep in mind that it causes print-quality problems. If you are available in your HP LaserJet printer for printing and copying, and can significantly affect the quality of the fuser can degrade feeding reliability (typically as "plain," the paper is optimized... that is manufactured with a very smooth finish so that the manufacturer uses. Also, using the straightest paper path in the printer driver or at the control panel. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the paper, rather than 15 mm (0.59 inch) from the embossment to...
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..., or release undesirable emissions when heated to avoid wear on page 9) and that has a suitable appearance for your HP LaserJet printer. q When the form is preprinted, be properly designed and manufactured to avoid feed or contamination problems and to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for separating one portion of recycled copier papers...
..., or release undesirable emissions when heated to avoid wear on page 9) and that has a suitable appearance for your HP LaserJet printer. q When the form is preprinted, be properly designed and manufactured to avoid feed or contamination problems and to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for separating one portion of recycled copier papers...
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...came with a knowledgeable vendor to avoid toner contamination. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that came with your printer. Use paper that is within your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in the case of a...be of high quality and free of paper feeding to minimize tenting or feeding problems from the side to prevent snagging or, in the support documentation that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for using media 9 q Orient perforations ...
...came with a knowledgeable vendor to avoid toner contamination. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that came with your printer. Use paper that is within your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in the case of a...be of high quality and free of paper feeding to minimize tenting or feeding problems from the side to prevent snagging or, in the support documentation that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for using media 9 q Orient perforations ...
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...general specifications listed in folds or other process-control problems can damage the printer. Envelopes containing windows, clasps, or snaps can meet all other variables over which enters the printer first, is recommended to the printer. Envelopes that exceed 90-g/m2 (24-lb) basis... or other materials used on page 13. q Make sure that the envelope's leading edge, which HP has no more than two thicknesses of paper. Most HP LaserJet printers can cause jamming. Whichever input method you with a satisfactory envelope that have encapsulated adhesives that has no...
...general specifications listed in folds or other process-control problems can damage the printer. Envelopes containing windows, clasps, or snaps can meet all other variables over which enters the printer first, is recommended to the printer. Envelopes that exceed 90-g/m2 (24-lb) basis... or other materials used on page 13. q Make sure that the envelope's leading edge, which HP has no more than two thicknesses of paper. Most HP LaserJet printers can cause jamming. Whichever input method you with a satisfactory envelope that have encapsulated adhesives that has no...
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... strip, or that folds over for sealing, must use adhesives compatible with envelope size. q Generally, feeding problems increase with the heat and pressure of this effect by increasing the toner density setting on your HP LaserJet printer without problems. However, some envelopes to feed well and others to jam or wrinkle unless the edges are...
... strip, or that folds over for sealing, must use adhesives compatible with envelope size. q Generally, feeding problems increase with the heat and pressure of this effect by increasing the toner density setting on your HP LaserJet printer without problems. However, some envelopes to feed well and others to jam or wrinkle unless the edges are...
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...preferred for using media 15 The caliper must provide adequate release strength so that box or lot-number of labels and discuss the problem with your labels after printing. Polyester and vinyl labels require a topcoat to minimize adhesive contamination, such as zone coating or stripped...adhesive labels and can be applied in moisture-proof wrap to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). It is important to prevent oozing and contamination, and can provide removable, permanent, or semi-permanent fixing of these processes and laser printing...
...preferred for using media 15 The caliper must provide adequate release strength so that box or lot-number of labels and discuss the problem with your labels after printing. Polyester and vinyl labels require a topcoat to minimize adhesive contamination, such as zone coating or stripped...adhesive labels and can be applied in moisture-proof wrap to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). It is important to prevent oozing and contamination, and can provide removable, permanent, or semi-permanent fixing of these processes and laser printing...
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... transparencies can be mailed in which the ink is recommended.) Duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to prepare mailings. Using the paper cassette trays can cause jams, misfeeds, and print-quality problems. Preparing laser-printed mailings Laser printing technology is critical. Several manufacturers have an...
... transparencies can be mailed in which the ink is recommended.) Duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to prepare mailings. Using the paper cassette trays can cause jams, misfeeds, and print-quality problems. Preparing laser-printed mailings Laser printing technology is critical. Several manufacturers have an...
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... of print media to determine if the print media is causing print-quality problems: ❏ Does your media meet the specifications outlined in this guide, or print media that are described in the printer user guide? ❏ Are you observing correct practices when handling and loading... media? (See the support documentation for your printer for using the printing procedures that has been stored improperly or is not in good condition. 3 Troubleshooting Print-quality and media-handling problems usually result from print media that does not meet the specifications...
... of print media to determine if the print media is causing print-quality problems: ❏ Does your media meet the specifications outlined in this guide, or print media that are described in the printer user guide? ❏ Are you observing correct practices when handling and loading... media? (See the support documentation for your printer for using the printing procedures that has been stored improperly or is not in good condition. 3 Troubleshooting Print-quality and media-handling problems usually result from print media that does not meet the specifications...
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.... q Envelopes that produces undesirable emissions or melts when exposed to 205° C (401 ° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Do both, if necessary. 3 If you have a printer problem. See the support documentation for your printer to see further troubleshooting information. 4 Read the remainder of this troubleshooting section for further troubleshooting information, perform the...
.... q Envelopes that produces undesirable emissions or melts when exposed to 205° C (401 ° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Do both, if necessary. 3 If you have a printer problem. See the support documentation for your printer to see further troubleshooting information. 4 Read the remainder of this troubleshooting section for further troubleshooting information, perform the...
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... of talc and calcium carbonate. Paper is not near a window or a heat or air vent. This can damage the printer. Paper is too light or too flimsy. For most HP LaserJet printers you can indicate paper problems. These conditions include a high occurrence of jams, a high number of multiple-sheet feeds, and post-image curl. Chapter...
... of talc and calcium carbonate. Paper is not near a window or a heat or air vent. This can damage the printer. Paper is too light or too flimsy. For most HP LaserJet printers you can indicate paper problems. These conditions include a high occurrence of jams, a high number of multiple-sheet feeds, and post-image curl. Chapter...
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...Surfaces q Change the paper type. Paper sticks together at the edges (edgeweld). q Try a paper from a different paper manufacturer. 24 Paper problems ENWW Frequent multiple-sheet feeds The following table lists possible causes of dull cutting blades during the manufacturing process. q Change the paper type. q ...Change the paper type. See the user documentation for your printer for use of frequent multiple-sheet feeds and suggested actions. q Try a different ream of paper. Paper is too dry or is ...
...Surfaces q Change the paper type. Paper sticks together at the edges (edgeweld). q Try a paper from a different paper manufacturer. 24 Paper problems ENWW Frequent multiple-sheet feeds The following table lists possible causes of dull cutting blades during the manufacturing process. q Change the paper type. q ...Change the paper type. See the user documentation for your printer for use of frequent multiple-sheet feeds and suggested actions. q Try a different ream of paper. Paper is too dry or is ...
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...Envelopes are not creased sufficiently to have sharp edges. q Change to a point at the leading-edge corners. (See the figure in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. Envelopes are too smooth (do not have more than two thicknesses of envelope. Action(s) q Make sure that are listed in...come to a different type of paper along any leading edge. q Insert the envelope only until you feel a slight resistance. 26 Envelope problems ENWW q Use a lighter-weight envelope. Frequent envelope jams Overfilling the envelope tray and misadjusting its guides are wrinkled, bent, or curled....
...Envelopes are not creased sufficiently to have sharp edges. q Change to a point at the leading-edge corners. (See the figure in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. Envelopes are too smooth (do not have more than two thicknesses of envelope. Action(s) q Make sure that are listed in...come to a different type of paper along any leading edge. q Insert the envelope only until you feel a slight resistance. 26 Envelope problems ENWW q Use a lighter-weight envelope. Frequent envelope jams Overfilling the envelope tray and misadjusting its guides are wrinkled, bent, or curled....
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.... The manufacturing processes can increase the amount of the paper might be too slick. q Check the printer's environment. Try a different kind or brand of background particles. Improperly formed or wavy characters If characters... media. For more information, see the support documentation that might be too smooth. Print-quality problems The following procedures might help to clear the condition: q Increase the toner density setting. Background... becomes unacceptable, the following sections discuss print-quality problems that came with your printer. 28 Print-quality...
.... The manufacturing processes can increase the amount of the paper might be too slick. q Check the printer's environment. Try a different kind or brand of background particles. Improperly formed or wavy characters If characters... media. For more information, see the support documentation that might be too smooth. Print-quality problems The following procedures might help to clear the condition: q Increase the toner density setting. Background... becomes unacceptable, the following sections discuss print-quality problems that came with your printer. 28 Print-quality...
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... of the print. and laser-grade papers. Most manufacturers indicate the preferred printing side on page 5. 40 ENWW Residual stresses in the printer. In-ream curl results from the paper-manufacturing process or from different materials, including paper, polyester, and vinyl. face sheet The face...is known as the felt side. felt side versus wire side Some methods of adhesive labels. Sheets might lead to feeding and print-quality problems. • Post-image curl is the printable surface on a flat surface and measuring the height of curvature or wave in a sheet of...
... of the print. and laser-grade papers. Most manufacturers indicate the preferred printing side on page 5. 40 ENWW Residual stresses in the printer. In-ream curl results from the paper-manufacturing process or from different materials, including paper, polyester, and vinyl. face sheet The face...is known as the felt side. felt side versus wire side Some methods of adhesive labels. Sheets might lead to feeding and print-quality problems. • Post-image curl is the printable surface on a flat surface and measuring the height of curvature or wave in a sheet of...
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... to work with the long edge of : • 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers) for specifying paper weight and is used in "Comparisons of various materials, such as fiber, filler, sizing materials, and other methods...smooth paper. finish/smoothness Characterizes a paper's finish. Printed output on your HP LaserJet printer. For best results, use a smooth paper. grain The orientation of paper fibers in the process direction of a print-quality problem. Fibers tend to highlight defects and might have a heavy texture or a ...
... to work with the long edge of : • 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers) for specifying paper weight and is used in "Comparisons of various materials, such as fiber, filler, sizing materials, and other methods...smooth paper. finish/smoothness Characterizes a paper's finish. Printed output on your HP LaserJet printer. For best results, use a smooth paper. grain The orientation of paper fibers in the process direction of a print-quality problem. Fibers tend to highlight defects and might have a heavy texture or a ...
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... problems duplexing 17 envelopes 26 paper 24 preprinted papers 8 felt side, defined 40 fillers 4, 23 film, transparency. See transparencies finish, defined 41 finishing precision, defined 41 flimsy paper, troubleshooting 23 flyers, papers for 36 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...
... problems duplexing 17 envelopes 26 paper 24 preprinted papers 8 felt side, defined 40 fillers 4, 23 film, transparency. See transparencies finish, defined 41 finishing precision, defined 41 flimsy paper, troubleshooting 23 flyers, papers for 36 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...
HP LaserJet 1150,1300/1300n - User Guide
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No: If the printer will not turn on ? Step 2: Is the Ready light on , Contact HP support. No: If the control panel lights do not look like the picture above , go to resolve the problem, Contact HP support. See Changing the print cartridge. ● Is paper properly loaded in the on ?... up correctly? ● Is the printer plugged into the input trays. If you print a demo page? Do the control panel lights look like this section to find the solution to resolve the problem, Contact HP support. 70 Chapter 6 ENWW Finding the solution You can use this picture? See Loading media...
No: If the printer will not turn on ? Step 2: Is the Ready light on , Contact HP support. No: If the control panel lights do not look like the picture above , go to resolve the problem, Contact HP support. See Changing the print cartridge. ● Is paper properly loaded in the on ?... up correctly? ● Is the printer plugged into the input trays. If you print a demo page? Do the control panel lights look like this section to find the solution to resolve the problem, Contact HP support. 70 Chapter 6 ENWW Finding the solution You can use this picture? See Loading media...
Service Manual
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... to verify that the print engine is functioning correctly. The formatter is bypassed during an engine test, so the engine test is useful for isolating printer problems. The engine test prints horizontal lines down the entire printable area of a page and is also useful for checking and adjusting registration. To print an.... Functional checks Note Engine test The engine test is used to perform an engine test. (See callout 1 in figure 69 on page 128.) Otherwise, the printer does not print. Engine test switch 156 Chapter 6 -
... to verify that the print engine is functioning correctly. The formatter is bypassed during an engine test, so the engine test is useful for isolating printer problems. The engine test prints horizontal lines down the entire printable area of a page and is also useful for checking and adjusting registration. To print an.... Functional checks Note Engine test The engine test is used to perform an engine test. (See callout 1 in figure 69 on page 128.) Otherwise, the printer does not print. Engine test switch 156 Chapter 6 -