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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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... peripheral). For specific information about print-media specifications. Chapter 1 Overview 1 See the user guide for each printer for selecting and using print media to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that might encounter some terms that information. Many choices of excellent print quality. You might be designed for that are unfamiliar to you...
... peripheral). For specific information about print-media specifications. Chapter 1 Overview 1 See the user guide for each printer for selecting and using print media to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that might encounter some terms that information. Many choices of excellent print quality. You might be designed for that are unfamiliar to you...
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... in good condition. Is the media bent or wrinkled? ❏ Are you using media" on page 19. • temperature • humidity • cleanliness Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 21 See "Environmental considerations" on page 3.) ❏ Is the media in which the printer operates or in good condition...? 3 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...
... in good condition. Is the media bent or wrinkled? ❏ Are you using media" on page 19. • temperature • humidity • cleanliness Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 21 See "Environmental considerations" on page 3.) ❏ Is the media in which the printer operates or in good condition...? 3 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...
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... 0.1 second (0.4 second for more information. • If the print quality of this troubleshooting section for sealing. q Print media that has not been stored or shipped properly. (See "Shipping media" on page 19 and "Storing media" on page 11 for HP color LaserJet printers). q Multipart forms. q Print media that have clasps, snaps, tie strings...
... 0.1 second (0.4 second for more information. • If the print quality of this troubleshooting section for sealing. q Print media that has not been stored or shipped properly. (See "Shipping media" on page 19 and "Storing media" on page 11 for HP color LaserJet printers). q Multipart forms. q Print media that have clasps, snaps, tie strings...
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... q Make sure that all of the paper guides have been in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. If the talc or calcium carbonate are appropriate for using paper" on page 9. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 23 q Replace the paper in the fuser. For most HP LaserJet printers you can damage the printer. Paper might not be picked up...
... q Make sure that all of the paper guides have been in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. If the talc or calcium carbonate are appropriate for using paper" on page 9. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 23 q Replace the paper in the fuser. For most HP LaserJet printers you can damage the printer. Paper might not be picked up...
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... is not available with your environment to diminish differences in heat and moisture. (See "Preparing print media for example, the curl. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 25 q You might need to acclimate the paper to a lower setting. q The grain of the paper can affect the curl of post-..., resulting in waviness or q Print to reverse the direction of the paper, the greater the curl. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can develop a curvature that is incorrect, resulting in excessive curl. Paper orientation (direction in...
... is not available with your environment to diminish differences in heat and moisture. (See "Preparing print media for example, the curl. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 25 q You might need to acclimate the paper to a lower setting. q The grain of the paper can affect the curl of post-..., resulting in waviness or q Print to reverse the direction of the paper, the greater the curl. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can develop a curvature that is incorrect, resulting in excessive curl. Paper orientation (direction in...
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..." on page 11 for characteristics of good envelope construction. q Try different envelopes that form in order to your printer. See "Envelope construction" on page 4.) Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 27 See "Envelope construction" on envelopes Cause Envelope has seams or multiple layers. Wrinkling Wrinkles that are better constructed. Try different envelopes that came with...
..." on page 11 for characteristics of good envelope construction. q Try different envelopes that form in order to your printer. See "Envelope construction" on page 4.) Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 27 See "Envelope construction" on envelopes Cause Envelope has seams or multiple layers. Wrinkling Wrinkles that are better constructed. Try different envelopes that came with...
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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 text... 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 both 17 simplex, defined 42 sizes accuracy specifications 10 A-series papers 39 cardstock 32 envelopes 12, ...
... 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 text... 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 both 17 simplex, defined 42 sizes accuracy specifications 10 A-series papers 39 cardstock 32 envelopes 12, ...
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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 5L - Printer User's Manual
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...the Toner 5-2 Toner Cartridge Warranty 5-2 Recycling Used Toner Cartridges 5-2 Cleaning Your Printer 5-3 Accessories/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...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 Specifications and...
...the Toner 5-2 Toner Cartridge Warranty 5-2 Recycling Used Toner Cartridges 5-2 Cleaning Your Printer 5-3 Accessories/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...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 Specifications and...
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... Front Panel Button. 2 Briefly press and release the Front Panel Button. EN Troubleshooting and Problem Solving 6-1 Please wait for a self test page to the printer. 6 Troubleshooting and Problem Solving Printing a Self Test Page A self test page can be useful in troubleshooting printer problems and determining which fonts have been downloaded to the printer...
... Front Panel Button. 2 Briefly press and release the Front Panel Button. EN Troubleshooting and Problem Solving 6-1 Please wait for a self test page to the printer. 6 Troubleshooting and Problem Solving Printing a Self Test Page A self test page can be useful in troubleshooting printer problems and determining which fonts have been downloaded to the printer...
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... ejects the page. • Removes some error conditions. • Resets the printer to blink quickly in the printer or the error light will remain on.) 6-2 Troubleshooting and Problem Solving EN Resetting the Printer Resetting the printer accomplishes the following: • Clears all data from the printer's memory (including unprinted data, downloaded...
... ejects the page. • Removes some error conditions. • Resets the printer to blink quickly in the printer or the error light will remain on.) 6-2 Troubleshooting and Problem Solving EN Resetting the Printer Resetting the printer accomplishes the following: • Clears all data from the printer's memory (including unprinted data, downloaded...
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After removing all sheets and/or fragments of the paper has gone into the printer, use both hands to a Ready state. EN Troubleshooting and Problem Solving 6-3 The printer should return to carefully pull the jammed paper straight up from the Paper Input Bin. 4 If you A ...removed the paper from light while you work on paper that doesn't meet HP specifications. • Using paper that is smaller than 3 x 5 in Figure 4, carefully pull the paper forward. Paper Jam: Input Area 1 Open the Printer Door....
After removing all sheets and/or fragments of the paper has gone into the printer, use both hands to a Ready state. EN Troubleshooting and Problem Solving 6-3 The printer should return to carefully pull the jammed paper straight up from the Paper Input Bin. 4 If you A ...removed the paper from light while you work on paper that doesn't meet HP specifications. • Using paper that is smaller than 3 x 5 in Figure 4, carefully pull the paper forward. Paper Jam: Input Area 1 Open the Printer Door....
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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 After removing all jammed sheets and/or fragments of the printer. 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.
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 After removing all jammed sheets and/or fragments of the printer. 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.
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EN Troubleshooting and Problem Solving 6-5 The printer will again attempt to feed a sheet of the printer, realign, and load back into the printer. If this happens, briefly ... cartridge and close the door. This results in the printer. 3 Lift all media out of media. The printer will fail to feed a sheet of media. Troubleshooting 6 and Problem Solving Paper Jam: No Paper Taken Occasionally, during a print job, the printer will automatically attempt to print the job. If this is unsuccessful...
EN Troubleshooting and Problem Solving 6-5 The printer will again attempt to feed a sheet of the printer, realign, and load back into the printer. If this happens, briefly ... cartridge and close the door. This results in the printer. 3 Lift all media out of media. The printer will fail to feed a sheet of media. Troubleshooting 6 and Problem Solving Paper Jam: No Paper Taken Occasionally, during a print job, the printer will automatically attempt to print the job. If this is unsuccessful...
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... Feed mode. selected the HP LaserJet 5L printer. Check the power cord connection and the power source. The toner cartridge is out of paper. securely. Change your software. Briefly press and release the Front Panel Button. The wrong printer was Check your software's printer selection menu to see Appendix D). 6-6 Troubleshooting and Problem Solving EN...
... Feed mode. selected the HP LaserJet 5L printer. Check the power cord connection and the power source. The toner cartridge is out of paper. securely. Change your software. Briefly press and release the Front Panel Button. The wrong printer was Check your software's printer selection menu to see Appendix D). 6-6 Troubleshooting and Problem Solving EN...
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... generally recommended, it error. The output capacity was added to print the rest of media, Input Slot. EN Troubleshooting and Problem Solving 6-7 Paper was exceeded in HP's specifications for heavier media) to stack in the printer. (Your software did not send an "end of job.... Do not allow more than one sheet was poorly cut by the manufacturer and is may also try using the Paper Input Bin. Troubleshooting 6 and Problem Solving Table 6-1 Solving Printer Problems (Continued) Symptom Possible Cause Solutions Both the Data (middle) Light and the Ready ...
... generally recommended, it error. The output capacity was added to print the rest of media, Input Slot. EN Troubleshooting and Problem Solving 6-7 Paper was exceeded in HP's specifications for heavier media) to stack in the printer. (Your software did not send an "end of job.... Do not allow more than one sheet was poorly cut by the manufacturer and is may also try using the Paper Input Bin. Troubleshooting 6 and Problem Solving Table 6-1 Solving Printer Problems (Continued) Symptom Possible Cause Solutions Both the Data (middle) Light and the Ready ...