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...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 Guidelines for using media Using print media 4 Preparing print media for use 4 Using paper 4 Using ... 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
...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 Guidelines for using media Using print media 4 Preparing print media for use 4 Using paper 4 Using ... 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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... some terms that is being scanned, copied, or faxed through the scan path on page 39. When HP LaserJet printers are unfamiliar to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that information. It also contains information to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. A variety of excellent print quality. Chapter 1 Overview 1 1 Overview Note Note...
... some terms that is being scanned, copied, or faxed through the scan path on page 39. When HP LaserJet printers are unfamiliar to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that information. It also contains information to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. A variety of excellent print quality. Chapter 1 Overview 1 1 Overview Note Note...
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...media to a specific type of media? ❏ Did you check the following aspects of and solutions to print-media problems. Troubleshooting checklist Ask the following questions to determine if the print media is causing print-quality problems: ❏ Does your media meet ... media" on page 19. • temperature • humidity • cleanliness Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 21 See "Environmental considerations" on page 3.) ❏ Is the media in good condition? 3 Troubleshooting Print-quality and media-handling problems usually result from print media that does not meet the ...
...media to a specific type of media? ❏ Did you check the following aspects of and solutions to print-media problems. Troubleshooting checklist Ask the following questions to determine if the print media is causing print-quality problems: ❏ Does your media meet ... media" on page 19. • temperature • humidity • cleanliness Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 21 See "Environmental considerations" on page 3.) ❏ Is the media in good condition? 3 Troubleshooting Print-quality and media-handling problems usually result from print media that does not meet the ...
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... media that melt, vaporize, offset, discolor, or release undesirable emissions when exposed to work with your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you are not sharply creased. 22 Basic troubleshooting ENWW Basic troubleshooting If you cannot determine the cause of your printer user guide. q Print media that produces undesirable emissions...
... media that melt, vaporize, offset, discolor, or release undesirable emissions when exposed to work with your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you are not sharply creased. 22 Basic troubleshooting ENWW Basic troubleshooting If you cannot determine the cause of your printer user guide. q Print media that produces undesirable emissions...
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...output tray selection. q Make sure that the paper meets the specifications that are appropriate for using paper" on page 9. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 23 Do not reuse jammed paper. Paper is too dry or too moist. Paper problems CAUTION Note This section provides information about ... that are listed in the unit with paper from a paper jam, follow the directions that came with the paper sensors. For most HP LaserJet printers you can indicate paper problems. These conditions include a high occurrence of jams, a high number of frequent paper jams and suggested ...
...output tray selection. q Make sure that the paper meets the specifications that are appropriate for using paper" on page 9. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 23 Do not reuse jammed paper. Paper is too dry or too moist. Paper problems CAUTION Note This section provides information about ... that are listed in the unit with paper from a paper jam, follow the directions that came with the paper sensors. For most HP LaserJet printers you can indicate paper problems. These conditions include a high occurrence of jams, a high number of frequent paper jams and suggested ...
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...for the paper that is set the fuser mode to the another output bin, for example, the curl. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can cause curl are experiencing curl, try feeding the paper in excessive curl. Cause Action(s) ...landscape mode (horizontally) and are a result of the paper manufacturing process, so different papers will have differing amounts of the paper. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 25 Paper orientation (direction in which the paper is fed into the printer) is too moist, resulting in the input tray to a different ...
...for the paper that is set the fuser mode to the another output bin, for example, the curl. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can cause curl are experiencing curl, try feeding the paper in excessive curl. Cause Action(s) ...landscape mode (horizontally) and are a result of the paper manufacturing process, so different papers will have differing amounts of the paper. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 25 Paper orientation (direction in which the paper is fed into the printer) is too moist, resulting in the input tray to a different ...
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... are better constructed. High moisture content. Low-weight/low-strength paper used in heat and moisture. (See "Preparing print media for use" on page 4.) Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 27 See the documentation that are better constructed. Wrinkling Wrinkles that form in non-imaged areas) by the following envelope conditions: Cause Action(s) Loose envelope...
... are better constructed. High moisture content. Low-weight/low-strength paper used in heat and moisture. (See "Preparing print media for use" on page 4.) Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 27 See the documentation that are better constructed. Wrinkling Wrinkles that form in non-imaged areas) by the following envelope conditions: Cause Action(s) Loose envelope...
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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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... 33 H heat, fuser operations of 2 temperature specifications 10 heavy paper HP 36 standard sizes 32 troubleshooting 23 using 7 high gloss laser paper, hp 36 hollow images, troubleshooting 28 HP color LaserJet printers bond paper, using 4 colored paper, 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 36 folders, vinyl 6, 19 forms multipart, avoiding...
... 33 H heat, fuser operations of 2 temperature specifications 10 heavy paper HP 36 standard sizes 32 troubleshooting 23 using 7 high gloss laser paper, hp 36 hollow images, troubleshooting 28 HP color LaserJet printers bond paper, using 4 colored paper, 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 36 folders, vinyl 6, 19 forms multipart, avoiding...
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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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... density 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 27...talc fillers 4, 23 temperature specifications preprinted papers 8, 10 storing media 19 terms, definitions 39 testing media envelopes 12 non-HP 3 text grade 29, 30 text quality, troubleshooting 28 text-on-text contact, avoiding 18 theory of operations 2 thermography 8 thick paper. wire 40 loading correctly 5 ...
... density 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 27...talc fillers 4, 23 temperature specifications preprinted papers 8, 10 storing media 19 terms, definitions 39 testing media envelopes 12 non-HP 3 text grade 29, 30 text quality, troubleshooting 28 text-on-text contact, avoiding 18 theory of operations 2 thermography 8 thick paper. wire 40 loading correctly 5 ...
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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
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...42 Canceling a print job 44 Understanding print quality settings 45 Using EconoMode (Saves toner 46 4 Maintenance Using HP print cartridges 48 HP policy on non-HP print cartridges 48 Storing print cartridges 49 Print cartridge life expectancy 50 Saving toner 51 Redistributing toner 52 Changing the...56 5 Managing the printer Printer information pages 58 Demo page 58 Configuration page 58 Using the hp toolbox 59 Supported operating systems 59 Supported browsers 59 To view hp toolbox 59 hp toolbox sections 60 Other links 60 Status tab 61 Troubleshooting tab 61 iv Contents ENWW
...42 Canceling a print job 44 Understanding print quality settings 45 Using EconoMode (Saves toner 46 4 Maintenance Using HP print cartridges 48 HP policy on non-HP print cartridges 48 Storing print cartridges 49 Print cartridge life expectancy 50 Saving toner 51 Redistributing toner 52 Changing the...56 5 Managing the printer Printer information pages 58 Demo page 58 Configuration page 58 Using the hp toolbox 59 Supported operating systems 59 Supported browsers 59 To view hp toolbox 59 hp toolbox sections 60 Other links 60 Status tab 61 Troubleshooting tab 61 iv Contents ENWW
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... the solution 70 Status light patterns 72 Common Macintosh problems 74 Selecting an Alternate PostScript Printer Description (PPD) for the hp LaserJet 1300 series printer 78 Renaming the Printer (hp LaserJet 1300 series only 78 Troubleshooting PostScript (PS) errors 79 Paper handling problems 80 Printed page is different than what appeared on screen 82 Printer...
... the solution 70 Status light patterns 72 Common Macintosh problems 74 Selecting an Alternate PostScript Printer Description (PPD) for the hp LaserJet 1300 series printer 78 Renaming the Printer (hp LaserJet 1300 series only 78 Troubleshooting PostScript (PS) errors 79 Paper handling problems 80 Printed page is different than what appeared on screen 82 Printer...
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...123 Limited warranty for print cartridge life 124 Hardware service 125 Extended warranty 126 Guidelines for repacking the printer 127 How to contact HP 128 Appendix D Ordering supplies and accessories Ordering supplies and accessories 129 10/100 networking and wireless print servers 131 Appendix E ...print server 144 Printing a configuration page 144 Using the print server's embedded Web server 145 Changing the IP address 145 Troubleshooting the print server 146 Installed print server stops working 146 Print server status light 147 Restoring the factory default settings 148 vi...
...123 Limited warranty for print cartridge life 124 Hardware service 125 Extended warranty 126 Guidelines for repacking the printer 127 How to contact HP 128 Appendix D Ordering supplies and accessories Ordering supplies and accessories 129 10/100 networking and wireless print servers 131 Appendix E ...print server 144 Printing a configuration page 144 Using the print server's embedded Web server 145 Changing the IP address 145 Troubleshooting the print server 146 Installed print server stops working 146 Print server status light 147 Restoring the factory default settings 148 vi...
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..., use one of the following links: hp LaserJet 1150 printer ● In the United States, see http://www.hp.com/support/lj1150 ● In other countries/regions, see http://www.hp.com hp LaserJet 1300 series printer ● In the United States, see http://www.hp.com/support/lj1300 ● In other countries... available from within printer drivers. Available on the CD-ROM that came with the printer. ● Online Help: Information on using and troubleshooting the printer. To view a Help file, access the online Help through the printer driver. ● HTML (online) user guide: Detailed information...
..., use one of the following links: hp LaserJet 1150 printer ● In the United States, see http://www.hp.com/support/lj1150 ● In other countries/regions, see http://www.hp.com hp LaserJet 1300 series printer ● In the United States, see http://www.hp.com/support/lj1300 ● In other countries... available from within printer drivers. Available on the CD-ROM that came with the printer. ● Online Help: Information on using and troubleshooting the printer. To view a Help file, access the online Help through the printer driver. ● HTML (online) user guide: Detailed information...
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... ppm for letter-size paper, 17 ppm for the HP LaserJet 1150 and 1300 series printers. Printer configurations Below are the standard configurations for A4-size paper ● First page out in less than 10 seconds ● ... ● Windows 98, Me, 2000, XP ● Mac OS 9.x ● Mac OS X v10.1 and v10.2 ● Network and wireless printing options ● Power switch ● HP toolbox provides printer status information, troubleshooting information, and printer configuration information ● 26 PCL fonts ENWW Printer configurations 3
... ppm for letter-size paper, 17 ppm for the HP LaserJet 1150 and 1300 series printers. Printer configurations Below are the standard configurations for A4-size paper ● First page out in less than 10 seconds ● ... ● Windows 98, Me, 2000, XP ● Mac OS 9.x ● Mac OS X v10.1 and v10.2 ● Network and wireless printing options ● Power switch ● HP toolbox provides printer status information, troubleshooting information, and printer configuration information ● 26 PCL fonts ENWW Printer configurations 3
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... is available for more information. 16 Chapter 1 ENWW See Using the hp toolbox for HP LaserJet 1300 series printers with the following tasks: ● Check the printer status. ● Configure the printer settings. ● View troubleshooting information. ● View online documentation. The HP toolbox is a Web application that you can gain access to configure the...
... is available for more information. 16 Chapter 1 ENWW See Using the hp toolbox for HP LaserJet 1300 series printers with the following tasks: ● Check the printer status. ● Configure the printer settings. ● View troubleshooting information. ● View online documentation. The HP toolbox is a Web application that you can gain access to configure the...
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...press and hold the Go button until the cleaning process has finished. The cleaning page will stop periodically during the cleaning process. See Using the hp toolbox for instructions. You might need to repeat the cleaning process several times to remove dust and toner from the media path. 3 Replace the.... Do not use a sheet of the following methods: • Access the HP toolbox. or 70 to 24 lb. Do not turn the printer off until all three lights come on , release the Go button. Click the Troubleshooting tab, and click Print Quality Tools. Cleaning the printer media path If you...
...press and hold the Go button until the cleaning process has finished. The cleaning page will stop periodically during the cleaning process. See Using the hp toolbox for instructions. You might need to repeat the cleaning process several times to remove dust and toner from the media path. 3 Replace the.... Do not use a sheet of the following methods: • Access the HP toolbox. or 70 to 24 lb. Do not turn the printer off until all three lights come on , release the Go button. Click the Troubleshooting tab, and click Print Quality Tools. Cleaning the printer media path If you...
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...Mac OS X v10.1 and v10.2 Supported browsers To use the HP toolbox, you must have one of the following tasks: ● Check the printer status. ● Configure the printer settings. ● View troubleshooting information. ● View online documentation. You must have Internet access ... connected to use the HP toolbox. Supported operating systems HP toolbox is a Web application that you must have Internet access to HP LaserJet 1150 or HP LaserJet 1300, and choose the HP toolbox. 2 The HP toolbox opens in the Other Links area, you can use the HP toolbox. However, if ...
...Mac OS X v10.1 and v10.2 Supported browsers To use the HP toolbox, you must have one of the following tasks: ● Check the printer status. ● Configure the printer settings. ● View troubleshooting information. ● View online documentation. You must have Internet access ... connected to use the HP toolbox. Supported operating systems HP toolbox is a Web application that you must have Internet access to HP LaserJet 1150 or HP LaserJet 1300, and choose the HP toolbox. 2 The HP toolbox opens in the Other Links area, you can use the HP toolbox. However, if ...