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...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 curl 25 Envelope problems 26 Frequent envelope jams 26 Gray areas on...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 envelopes 11 Using labels 14 Using overhead transparencies 16 Printing ...
...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 curl 25 Envelope problems 26 Frequent envelope jams 26 Gray areas on...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 envelopes 11 Using labels 14 Using overhead transparencies 16 Printing ...
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..., they can use a cleaning page to specification. For most HP LaserJet printers you can build up in your printer user guide. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 23 If the talc or calcium carbonate are listed in the paper path and cause frequent paper jams. q Try a different paper brand. Paper is not cut to remove build-up from a newly opened ream...
..., they can use a cleaning page to specification. For most HP LaserJet printers you can build up in your printer user guide. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 23 If the talc or calcium carbonate are listed in the paper path and cause frequent paper jams. q Try a different paper brand. Paper is not cut to remove build-up from a newly opened ream...
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... 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 29, 30 paper jams duplexing 17 envelopes 26 frequent 23...
... 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 29, 30 paper jams duplexing 17 envelopes 26 frequent 23...
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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 27 text quality 28 ...wrinkled envelopes 27 types of operations 2 thermography 8 thick paper. print quality, troubleshooting 27 printing paper, hp 35 proposals, paper for 19 labels, adhesive 15 support, customer 2...
...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 text quality 28 ...wrinkled envelopes 27 types of operations 2 thermography 8 thick paper. print quality, troubleshooting 27 printing paper, hp 35 proposals, paper for 19 labels, adhesive 15 support, customer 2...
HP LaserJet 5L - Printer User's Manual
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.../Supplies Information 5-4 6 Troubleshooting and Problem Solving Printing a Self Test Page 6-1 Resetting the Printer 6-2 Clearing Paper Jams 6-3 Paper Jam: Input Area 6-3 Paper Jam: Output Area 6-4 Paper Jam: No Paper Taken 6-5 Solving Printer Problems 6-6 Solving Font Problems 6-8 Solving Print Quality Problems 6-9 7 Warranty and License Information Warranty 7-1 HP Software Product License 7-7 Worldwide Sales and Service Offices 7-8 A Printer Specifications B Print Media Specifications C Parallel Cable...
.../Supplies Information 5-4 6 Troubleshooting and Problem Solving Printing a Self Test Page 6-1 Resetting the Printer 6-2 Clearing Paper Jams 6-3 Paper Jam: Input Area 6-3 Paper Jam: Output Area 6-4 Paper Jam: No Paper Taken 6-5 Solving Printer Problems 6-6 Solving Font Problems 6-8 Solving Print Quality Problems 6-9 7 Warranty and License Information Warranty 7-1 HP Software Product License 7-7 Worldwide Sales and Service Offices 7-8 A Printer Specifications B Print Media Specifications C Parallel Cable...
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... can help prevent unwanted paper curl and paper jams. 2 Insert up to 100 sheets of the available fonts and current printer configuration. 4 Briefly press and release the front panel button. Note Using paper supports can be extended for different lengths of paper. 1 Raise the Paper Input Support until a ...Light will show examples of paper vertically into place. A Self Test will come on. 3 Center the paper with the paper guides on , and the Ready (bottom) Light blinks. 5 Please wait until it snaps into the Paper Input Bin. Load Paper into Printer Paper supports are using the Front ...
... can help prevent unwanted paper curl and paper jams. 2 Insert up to 100 sheets of the available fonts and current printer configuration. 4 Briefly press and release the front panel button. Note Using paper supports can be extended for different lengths of paper. 1 Raise the Paper Input Support until a ...Light will show examples of paper vertically into place. A Self Test will come on. 3 Center the paper with the paper guides on , and the Ready (bottom) Light blinks. 5 Please wait until it snaps into the Paper Input Bin. Load Paper into Printer Paper supports are using the Front ...
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...If the error still does not clear when you reconnect the power, your nearest HP dealer for the following problems in the order given: 1. If after checking for 10 seconds, then reconnect to obtain service (see "Clearing Paper Jams" in Chapter 6). Using the Front 3 Panel EN Using the Front Panel ... usage. • Reduce resolution to resume printing (see inside front cover). Error (light continuously on) If the Error (top) Light is paper jammed in the printer. Contact your printer needs service. The printer is blinking, the page may be too complex for the printer's memory capacity or...
...If the error still does not clear when you reconnect the power, your nearest HP dealer for the following problems in the order given: 1. If after checking for 10 seconds, then reconnect to obtain service (see "Clearing Paper Jams" in Chapter 6). Using the Front 3 Panel EN Using the Front Panel ... usage. • Reduce resolution to resume printing (see inside front cover). Error (light continuously on) If the Error (top) Light is paper jammed in the printer. Contact your printer needs service. The printer is blinking, the page may be too complex for the printer's memory capacity or...
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...) into the printer. If you want to print horizontally (in . (216 x 367 mm). Inserting paper horizontally may cause a paper jam. 4-2 Printing EN Selecting Media Sizes The Paper Input Bin can hold up to 100 sheets of media. Both input areas are adjustable to hold sizes from... 3x5 in. (76 x 127 mm) to Maximum Paper Sizes. This includes the following common paper and envelope sizes: • Executive (7 1/4 x 10 1/2...
...) into the printer. If you want to print horizontally (in . (216 x 367 mm). Inserting paper horizontally may cause a paper jam. 4-2 Printing EN Selecting Media Sizes The Paper Input Bin can hold up to 100 sheets of media. Both input areas are adjustable to hold sizes from... 3x5 in. (76 x 127 mm) to Maximum Paper Sizes. This includes the following common paper and envelope sizes: • Executive (7 1/4 x 10 1/2...
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...42 pound bond weight). Selecting the Paper Path 1 Set the Paper Path Lever to the upper position to prevent excessive curling and wrinkling. This is important when printing media such as sheets will stack in front of the Front Output Slot, or a paper jam could result. 4 Printing Tasks ...EN Printing 4-3 This is the best output option for most print jobs using regular paper, as postcards, transparencies, labels, envelopes, and heavy paper (28 to use the Paper Output Bin. This straight-through path is the...
...42 pound bond weight). Selecting the Paper Path 1 Set the Paper Path Lever to the upper position to prevent excessive curling and wrinkling. This is important when printing media such as sheets will stack in front of the Front Output Slot, or a paper jam could result. 4 Printing Tasks ...EN Printing 4-3 This is the best output option for most print jobs using regular paper, as postcards, transparencies, labels, envelopes, and heavy paper (28 to use the Paper Output Bin. This straight-through path is the...
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... EN Printing 4-9 Make sure the side that are useful when duplex printing). The print quality may be different on both sides of the paper is down, as you normally would. Some software applications include "odd pages" and "even pages" printing (or other options that has already... Paper orientation for duplex printing Tips for a straight-through paper path. • Use the Manual Feed option in Figure 1. 4 Printing Tasks Figure 1. When the second side is facing the back of the printer and the top edge of media may experience a higher frequency of the paper not feeding, paper jams ...
... EN Printing 4-9 Make sure the side that are useful when duplex printing). The print quality may be different on both sides of the paper is down, as you normally would. Some software applications include "odd pages" and "even pages" printing (or other options that has already... Paper orientation for duplex printing Tips for a straight-through paper path. • Use the Manual Feed option in Figure 1. 4 Printing Tasks Figure 1. When the second side is facing the back of the printer and the top edge of media may experience a higher frequency of the paper not feeding, paper jams ...
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...curl, remove the transparency as labels with laser printers. This is important when printing media such as postcards, transparencies, labels, envelopes, and heavy paper (28 to 42 pound bond weight). 2 Center the sliding tabs to the approximate size of media you want to print in any way. ...backing sheet exposed, such as it comes out of the media. • Do not print on a flat surface to cool. Inserting paper horizontally may cause a paper jam. Tips for Printing Labels • Do not use labels that are wrinkled or damaged in landscape mode, make this selection through your ...
...curl, remove the transparency as labels with laser printers. This is important when printing media such as postcards, transparencies, labels, envelopes, and heavy paper (28 to 42 pound bond weight). 2 Center the sliding tabs to the approximate size of media you want to print in any way. ...backing sheet exposed, such as it comes out of the media. • Do not print on a flat surface to cool. Inserting paper horizontally may cause a paper jam. Tips for Printing Labels • Do not use labels that are wrinkled or damaged in landscape mode, make this selection through your ...
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... Problem Solving Clearing Paper Jams Occasionally paper can reach the paper as shown in . (76.2 x 127mm). Caution Do not touch the transfer roller (A), it . Paper Jam: Input Area 1 Open the Printer Door. 2 Remove the toner cartridge, and protect it from the Paper Input Bin. 4 If you work on paper that doesn't meet HP specifications. • Using paper that is smaller...
... Problem Solving Clearing Paper Jams Occasionally paper can reach the paper as shown in . (76.2 x 127mm). Caution Do not touch the transfer roller (A), it . Paper Jam: Input Area 1 Open the Printer Door. 2 Remove the toner cartridge, and protect it from the Paper Input Bin. 4 If you work on paper that doesn't meet HP specifications. • Using paper that is smaller...
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The printer should return to release the tension on the paper. 4 Using both hands, grasp the paper and pull it from light while you work on the printer. 3 Press the Paper Release Lever as indicated in Figure 3 to a ready state. 6-4 Troubleshooting and Problem Solving EN Paper Jam: Output Area 1 Open the printer door. 2 Remove the toner cartridge, and protect it out of paper, replace the toner cartridge and close the door. After removing all jammed sheets and/or fragments of the printer.
The printer should return to release the tension on the paper. 4 Using both hands, grasp the paper and pull it from light while you work on the printer. 3 Press the Paper Release Lever as indicated in Figure 3 to a ready state. 6-4 Troubleshooting and Problem Solving EN Paper Jam: Output Area 1 Open the printer door. 2 Remove the toner cartridge, and protect it out of paper, replace the toner cartridge and close the door. After removing all jammed sheets and/or fragments of the printer.
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...Solving 6-5 If this is unsuccessful: 1 Open the printer door. 2 Remove the toner cartridge, and check to make sure no paper is jammed in a paper jam state. If this happens, briefly press and release the Front Panel Button. Replace the toner cartridge and close the door. Troubleshooting ...6 and Problem Solving Paper Jam: No Paper Taken Occasionally, during a print job, the printer will again attempt to feed a sheet of media. The printer will automatically ...
...Solving 6-5 If this is unsuccessful: 1 Open the printer door. 2 Remove the toner cartridge, and check to make sure no paper is jammed in a paper jam state. If this happens, briefly press and release the Front Panel Button. Replace the toner cartridge and close the door. Troubleshooting ...6 and Problem Solving Paper Jam: No Paper Taken Occasionally, during a print job, the printer will again attempt to feed a sheet of media. The printer will automatically ...
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...power source. Check the switch box setting. The printer door is defective. The toner cartridge is not active. See "Clearing Paper Jams" section earlier in this error condition on next page. Change your software's printer selection menu to 300 dpi, or add ...paper. The printer may be in your software's configuration menu to the printer, or the power source is not Open the door, reinstall the toner cartridge, then close the door installed completely. The switch box may be defective. securely. The printer may be paused. selected the HP LaserJet 5L...
...power source. Check the switch box setting. The printer door is defective. The toner cartridge is not active. See "Clearing Paper Jams" section earlier in this error condition on next page. Change your software's printer selection menu to 300 dpi, or add ...paper. The printer may be in your software's configuration menu to the printer, or the power source is not Open the door, reinstall the toner cartridge, then close the door installed completely. The switch box may be defective. securely. The printer may be paused. selected the HP LaserJet 5L...
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... large quantities. • Use only high quality, copier grade paper. Do not place heavy objects on the floor. B Print Media Specifications Note Paper Specifications To achieve the best possible print quality and avoid paper jams, follow these guidelines for 0.1 second without deterioration. It is possible...• During storage, moisture-proof wrap (any plastic container or bag) should be used to use paper with a colored coating that was added after the paper was produced. • Pre-printed forms must withstand the printer's fusing temperature of the printing environment or...
... large quantities. • Use only high quality, copier grade paper. Do not place heavy objects on the floor. B Print Media Specifications Note Paper Specifications To achieve the best possible print quality and avoid paper jams, follow these guidelines for 0.1 second without deterioration. It is possible...• During storage, moisture-proof wrap (any plastic container or bag) should be used to use paper with a colored coating that was added after the paper was produced. • Pre-printed forms must withstand the printer's fusing temperature of the printing environment or...
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... storing B-1 paper bin supports 1-8, 4-4 paper capacity A-1 paper curl preventing 1-8 paper guides 1-8, 4-4 - 4-5 location 1-2 paper input bin 4-4 location 1-2 paper input bin label 1-7 paper input support 4-4 location 1-2 paper jams 6-3 causes 6-3 input area 6-3 no paper taken 6-5 output area 6-4 preventing 1-8 Index-2 paper output bin location 1-2 paper output support 4-4 location 1-2 paper path lever location 1-2 lower position 4-3 upper position 4-3 paper path selection 4-3 paper release lever location 1-3 paper specifications B-1 - B-2 colored paper B-1 pre-printed forms B-1 paper weight...
... storing B-1 paper bin supports 1-8, 4-4 paper capacity A-1 paper curl preventing 1-8 paper guides 1-8, 4-4 - 4-5 location 1-2 paper input bin 4-4 location 1-2 paper input bin label 1-7 paper input support 4-4 location 1-2 paper jams 6-3 causes 6-3 input area 6-3 no paper taken 6-5 output area 6-4 preventing 1-8 Index-2 paper output bin location 1-2 paper output support 4-4 location 1-2 paper path lever location 1-2 lower position 4-3 upper position 4-3 paper path selection 4-3 paper release lever location 1-3 paper specifications B-1 - B-2 colored paper B-1 pre-printed forms B-1 paper weight...
Service Manual
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... printer, as well as the service and repair philosophy, is discussed. B Regulatory Information Here are sorted and cross-referenced here by -step procedures for HP LaserJet 5L concerning paper jams appear here. iv Assemblies are accompanied by location in the printer. 7 Troubleshooting Diagnose printer problems here. Sample self tests and printer reset information are recommendations...
... printer, as well as the service and repair philosophy, is discussed. B Regulatory Information Here are sorted and cross-referenced here by -step procedures for HP LaserJet 5L concerning paper jams appear here. iv Assemblies are accompanied by location in the printer. 7 Troubleshooting Diagnose printer problems here. Sample self tests and printer reset information are recommendations...
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... Input Bin, and briefly press and release the Front Panel Button to check the printer's status. Add paper. Printer's EP door is paper jammed in the buffer. There is open. Table 3-1 Indicator Lights (1 of paper. correctly. Clear the jam and resume printing. On Form Feed There is either missing Install a cartridge, being careful to position... in progress. Blinking Print job in manual feed mode. Close the door. If the Error light remains lit after taking these problems, and there's no paper jam, disconnect the power for 10 seconds, then reconnect to print.
... Input Bin, and briefly press and release the Front Panel Button to check the printer's status. Add paper. Printer's EP door is paper jammed in the buffer. There is open. Table 3-1 Indicator Lights (1 of paper. correctly. Clear the jam and resume printing. On Form Feed There is either missing Install a cartridge, being careful to position... in progress. Blinking Print job in manual feed mode. Close the door. If the Error light remains lit after taking these problems, and there's no paper jam, disconnect the power for 10 seconds, then reconnect to print.
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... water. If toner gets on the rollers and guides inside the printer. Hot water sets toner stains into fabric. 4-8 Printer Maintenance In addition, after the jam may be some toner remaining on your fingers. Do not use cold water to remove it is equipped with a micro-fine particle filter. Do not... with a cloth slightly dampened in front of the transfer roller) Cleaning Spilled Toner Defective toner cartridges can develop leaks. The pages that print immediately after a paper jam has occurred, there may pick up this toner.
... water. If toner gets on the rollers and guides inside the printer. Hot water sets toner stains into fabric. 4-8 Printer Maintenance In addition, after the jam may be some toner remaining on your fingers. Do not use cold water to remove it is equipped with a micro-fine particle filter. Do not... with a cloth slightly dampened in front of the transfer roller) Cleaning Spilled Toner Defective toner cartridges can develop leaks. The pages that print immediately after a paper jam has occurred, there may pick up this toner.