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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... grades 29 Common paper grades and basis 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 ... 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... grades 29 Common paper grades and basis 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 ... 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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... performance from your product. Check the individual product manuals for selecting and using print media to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that are unfamiliar to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. Chapter 1 Overview 1 1 Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers quickly and quietly produce documents of print media, including paper, envelopes, labels, and overhead transparencies, can...
... performance from your product. Check the individual product manuals for selecting and using print media to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that are unfamiliar to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. Chapter 1 Overview 1 1 Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers quickly and quietly produce documents of print media, including paper, envelopes, labels, and overhead transparencies, can...
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...Troubleshooting Print-quality and media-handling problems usually result from print media that does not 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... good condition. 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 19. • temperature •...
...Troubleshooting Print-quality and media-handling problems usually result from print media that does not 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... good condition. 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 19. • temperature •...
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... that is very rough, highly textured, or heavily embossed. Types of print media to see further troubleshooting information. 4 Read the remainder of this troubleshooting section for HP color LaserJet printers). These materials can affect the performance of your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you are using is specifically designed to work with your...
... that is very rough, highly textured, or heavily embossed. Types of print media to see further troubleshooting information. 4 Read the remainder of this troubleshooting section for HP color LaserJet printers). These materials can affect the performance of your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you are using is specifically designed to work with your...
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...user paper path or be picked up from a paper jam, follow the directions that are appropriate for using paper" on page 9. For most HP LaserJet printers you can indicate paper problems. These conditions include a high occurrence of jams, a high number of talc and calcium carbonate. q Change the...-sheet feeds, and post-image curl. See the user documentation for your printer user guide for more information, see the documentation that the paper is too dry or too moist. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 23 Do not reuse jammed paper. Paper problems CAUTION Note This section provides...
...user paper path or be picked up from a paper jam, follow the directions that are appropriate for using paper" on page 9. For most HP LaserJet printers you can indicate paper problems. These conditions include a high occurrence of jams, a high number of talc and calcium carbonate. q Change the...-sheet feeds, and post-image curl. See the user documentation for your printer user guide for more information, see the documentation that the paper is too dry or too moist. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 23 Do not reuse jammed paper. Paper problems CAUTION Note This section provides...
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...media" on page 19.) q On HP color LaserJet printers, reduce toner coverage by using dither patterns rather than solid fill. q The grain of the paper can cause curl are experiencing curl, try feeding the paper in portrait mode (vertically), if possible. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 25 Cause Action(s) Paper is set... for example, the curl. q Turn the paper stack over or turn it around in the input tray to your printer. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can develop a curvature that can affect the curl of post-image curl. In ...
...media" on page 19.) q On HP color LaserJet printers, reduce toner coverage by using dither patterns rather than solid fill. q The grain of the paper can cause curl are experiencing curl, try feeding the paper in portrait mode (vertically), if possible. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 25 Cause Action(s) Paper is set... for example, the curl. q Turn the paper stack over or turn it around in the input tray to your printer. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can develop a curvature that can affect the curl of post-image curl. In ...
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...q Try different envelopes that are better constructed. q You might need to acclimate the envelope from the storage environment to your printer. The toner density setting is too light. High moisture content. Try different envelopes that came with your environment in heat and.... (See "Preparing print media for characteristics of good envelope construction. Folds are better constructed. Gray areas on page 4.) Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 27 q Reduce background (gray shading in the q envelope construction. See "Envelope construction" on page 11 for use" on envelopes ...
...q Try different envelopes that are better constructed. q You might need to acclimate the envelope from the storage environment to your printer. The toner density setting is too light. High moisture content. Try different envelopes that came with your environment in heat and.... (See "Preparing print media for characteristics of good envelope construction. Folds are better constructed. Gray areas on page 4.) Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 27 q Reduce background (gray shading in the q envelope construction. See "Envelope construction" on page 11 for use" on envelopes ...
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... 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 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...
... 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 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...
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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 grades...
... 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 grades...
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For more information, see "Using the Printer Control Panel". If control panel configuration is recommended only during troubleshooting or for simple installations. For more information, see "Using the arp and ping Commands". A network-based server can use the arp and ping...you to the embedded Web server on . The control panel method allows you to the HP Jetdirect print server using Telnet. Once configured, the print server saves the configuration when powered off /on the HP Jetdirect print server and setting the configuration parameters. You can use RARP (Reverse Address ...
For more information, see "Using the Printer Control Panel". If control panel configuration is recommended only during troubleshooting or for simple installations. For more information, see "Using the arp and ping Commands". A network-based server can use the arp and ping...you to the embedded Web server on . The control panel method allows you to the HP Jetdirect print server using Telnet. Once configured, the print server saves the configuration when powered off /on the HP Jetdirect print server and setting the configuration parameters. You can use RARP (Reverse Address ...
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...service. slp-config: Enables or disables the Service Location Protocol (SLP) operation on the printer, typically port 9100 printing or LPD binps. When set this parameter, choose one of the... 6: The default LPD binps (binary postscript) queue 7 through 10. By default, the HP Jetdirect print server uses LPR as the IP address) changes from the local network). Only messages...priority) are sent. The default value is 0 to identify the source of selected messages during troubleshooting). mdns-pri-svc: Specifies the mDNS highest priority service to use for Service Location Protocol (...
...service. slp-config: Enables or disables the Service Location Protocol (SLP) operation on the printer, typically port 9100 printing or LPD binps. When set this parameter, choose one of the... 6: The default LPD binps (binary postscript) queue 7 through 10. By default, the HP Jetdirect print server uses LPR as the IP address) changes from the local network). Only messages...priority) are sent. The default value is 0 to identify the source of selected messages during troubleshooting). mdns-pri-svc: Specifies the mDNS highest priority service to use for Service Location Protocol (...
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...-priority Controls the filtering of syslog messages sent to identify the source of selected messages during troubleshooting). The default setting is typically used on the print server: 0 disables, 1 (default)...host name has not been assigned, the default host name NPIxxxxxx is used by the HP Jetdirect print server on a per minute. mDNS Domain Name (Read-only parameter) Specifies ... most general. This setting allows administrators to zero, the number of syslog messages is the printer model and the LAN Hardware (MAC) address. Table 3.4 Telnet Commands and Parameters (10 of...
...-priority Controls the filtering of syslog messages sent to identify the source of selected messages during troubleshooting). The default setting is typically used on the print server: 0 disables, 1 (default)...host name has not been assigned, the default host name NPIxxxxxx is used by the HP Jetdirect print server on a per minute. mDNS Domain Name (Read-only parameter) Specifies ... most general. This setting allows administrators to zero, the number of syslog messages is the printer model and the LAN Hardware (MAC) address. Table 3.4 Telnet Commands and Parameters (10 of...
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... with addresses on the new network. You may need to locate a different BOOTP server and configure the printer to this server. Moving to Another Network Note For HP Jetdirect wireless print servers, this section assumes that can be used on the new network, or erase the... to one that a wireless connection to your network has been established. When moving an HP Jetdirect print server that network. See Chapter 8, "Troubleshooting the HP Jetdirect Print Server," for example, from the printer control panel or Telnet), reconfigure IP parameters as described in this chapter. If the print...
... with addresses on the new network. You may need to locate a different BOOTP server and configure the printer to this server. Moving to Another Network Note For HP Jetdirect wireless print servers, this section assumes that can be used on the new network, or erase the... to one that a wireless connection to your network has been established. When moving an HP Jetdirect print server that network. See Chapter 8, "Troubleshooting the HP Jetdirect Print Server," for example, from the printer control panel or Telnet), reconfigure IP parameters as described in this chapter. If the print...
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G Reboot: The print server will print. G Basic (default): A Default Diagnostic Page will restart, similar to when the printer is suspended. These pages will not be printed. HP support personnel may be required to interpret the pages. G None: A diagnostic page will contain detailed status of the print server at the time the... information will be printed.; On fatal error (Supported external print servers only) Specify the print server's action when it detects a fatal error during troubleshooting). It is 1 through local7 can be specified for example, [5, 10, 40, 20, 50]).
G Reboot: The print server will print. G Basic (default): A Default Diagnostic Page will restart, similar to when the printer is suspended. These pages will not be printed. HP support personnel may be required to interpret the pages. G None: A diagnostic page will contain detailed status of the print server at the time the... information will be printed.; On fatal error (Supported external print servers only) Specify the print server's action when it detects a fatal error during troubleshooting). It is 1 through local7 can be specified for example, [5, 10, 40, 20, 50]).
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... Print Server Introduction This chapter describes how to the correct procedures for troubleshooting the following: G Printer problems G HP Jetdirect hardware installation and connection problems G Network-related problems To troubleshoot your HP Jetdirect print server, you to diagnose and correct problems associated with your network software (for example, Novell NetWare utilities, TCP/IP utilities, or network...
... Print Server Introduction This chapter describes how to the correct procedures for troubleshooting the following: G Printer problems G HP Jetdirect hardware installation and connection problems G Network-related problems To troubleshoot your HP Jetdirect print server, you to diagnose and correct problems associated with your network software (for example, Novell NetWare utilities, TCP/IP utilities, or network...
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... page to your network. A Jetdirect X.509 certificate, installed for document file bpj02300.html. For selected HP LaserJet printers, a cold-reset is performed on the HP Jetdirect print server (for example, the IP address) can be reset to factory default values using the... reset to validate a network authentication server will be required. For other printers, refer to confirm that factory-reset values have been assigned. However, a Certificate Authority (CA) certificate installed to factory default values. ENWW Troubleshooting the HP Jetdirect Print Server 189
... page to your network. A Jetdirect X.509 certificate, installed for document file bpj02300.html. For selected HP LaserJet printers, a cold-reset is performed on the HP Jetdirect print server (for example, the IP address) can be reset to factory default values using the... reset to validate a network authentication server will be required. For other printers, refer to confirm that factory-reset values have been assigned. However, a Certificate Authority (CA) certificate installed to factory default values. ENWW Troubleshooting the HP Jetdirect Print Server 189
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... factory defaults. Because the LIO print server receives its power from the printer, the printer must be turned on the print server while connecting the power cord. G HP Jetdirect External Print Servers Reset the HP Jetdirect external print server by users. ENWW Troubleshooting the HP Jetdirect Print Server 190 After a cold reset, your network systems may...
... factory defaults. Because the LIO print server receives its power from the printer, the printer must be turned on the print server while connecting the power cord. G HP Jetdirect External Print Servers Reset the HP Jetdirect external print server by users. ENWW Troubleshooting the HP Jetdirect Print Server 190 After a cold reset, your network systems may...
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... this section for example, On Line or Go) to place the printer online. 3. The online light should be lit. I Make sure the HP Jetdirect print server is installed correctly. 4. Is the printer online? I See your printer documentation for a Form Feed to print. 1. ENWW Troubleshooting the HP Jetdirect Print Server 192 Procedure 1: Verifying that data is waiting...
... this section for example, On Line or Go) to place the printer online. 3. The online light should be lit. I Make sure the HP Jetdirect print server is installed correctly. 4. Is the printer online? I See your printer documentation for a Form Feed to print. 1. ENWW Troubleshooting the HP Jetdirect Print Server 192 Procedure 1: Verifying that data is waiting...
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... to print a configuration page. 2. You cannot print an HP Jetdirect configuration page to print the configuration page? ENWW Troubleshooting the HP Jetdirect Print Server 193 The information on the printer to the printer while a print job is operating correctly. Procedure 2: Printing an HP Jetdirect Configuration Page The HP Jetdirect configuration page is complete, then print the configuration...
... to print a configuration page. 2. You cannot print an HP Jetdirect configuration page to print the configuration page? ENWW Troubleshooting the HP Jetdirect Print Server 193 The information on the printer to the printer while a print job is operating correctly. Procedure 2: Printing an HP Jetdirect Configuration Page The HP Jetdirect configuration page is complete, then print the configuration...
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... and verify all connectors are fully mated. Wait for ten minutes to replace the HP Jetdirect print server. I If you have already printed a configuration page. 1. ENWW Troubleshooting the HP Jetdirect Print Server 194 Replace the print server. Does the printer's control panel display messages similar to the following information to your service provider. I Refer...
... and verify all connectors are fully mated. Wait for ten minutes to replace the HP Jetdirect print server. I If you have already printed a configuration page. 1. ENWW Troubleshooting the HP Jetdirect Print Server 194 Replace the print server. Does the printer's control panel display messages similar to the following information to your service provider. I Refer...