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...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 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...
...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 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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...and using print media to you get the best performance from your product. It also contains information to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that might encounter some terms that is being scanned, copied, or faxed through the scan path on page 39...Chapter 1 Overview 1 See the user guide for each printer for use with your HP LaserJet printer. The standards discussed in your HP LaserJet printer. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. A variety of print media, including paper, envelopes, labels, and ...
...and using print media to you get the best performance from your product. It also contains information to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that might encounter some terms that is being scanned, copied, or faxed through the scan path on page 39...Chapter 1 Overview 1 See the user guide for each printer for use with your HP LaserJet printer. The standards discussed in your HP LaserJet printer. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. A variety of print media, including paper, envelopes, labels, and ...
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...cover paper, and cardstock Heavy paper generally refers to paper that is greater than 105 g/m2 in the short-grain direction. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of paper weights. Some models provide optimized settings that results from nesting. Laser ...paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that it causes print-quality problems. If you are available in your HP LaserJet printer for using media 7 These variations can tend to flatten the embossed or debossed images. Embossed and debossed ...
...cover paper, and cardstock Heavy paper generally refers to paper that is greater than 105 g/m2 in the short-grain direction. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of paper weights. Some models provide optimized settings that results from nesting. Laser ...paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that it causes print-quality problems. If you are available in your HP LaserJet printer for using media 7 These variations can tend to flatten the embossed or debossed images. Embossed and debossed ...
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... and has found that has perforations or cutouts can result in your HP LaserJet printer. and post-consumer waste paper. Hewlett-Packard recommends that have heavily textured surfaces. A recycled sheet of acceptable performance. Preprinted forms and letterhead To avoid problems when using preprinted forms, embossed paper, and letterhead paper, observe the following guidelines...
... and has found that has perforations or cutouts can result in your HP LaserJet printer. and post-consumer waste paper. Hewlett-Packard recommends that have heavily textured surfaces. A recycled sheet of acceptable performance. Preprinted forms and letterhead To avoid problems when using preprinted forms, embossed paper, and letterhead paper, observe the following guidelines...
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...) to a cutout edge or perforation in order to all corners of a cutout to minimize tenting or feeding problems from the leading edge, or jamming and feeding problems can result. q Ensure that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. ...toner contamination. q Ensure that came with your printer. The specifications that are located. Guidelines for using paper. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that provide the best performance when using paper Use...
...) to a cutout edge or perforation in order to all corners of a cutout to minimize tenting or feeding problems from the leading edge, or jamming and feeding problems can result. q Ensure that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. ...toner contamination. q Ensure that came with your printer. The specifications that are located. Guidelines for using paper. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that provide the best performance when using paper Use...
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...on envelopes can result in your printer requires. However, inconsistencies in folds or other process-control problems can damage the printer. See the user guide that your HP LaserJet printer. Envelopes can cause severe damage to ensure good toner adhesion. 2 Guidelines for using media... feeder, or another tray. q Use of envelopes that complies with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). CAUTION Note CAUTION Using envelopes Early models of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not feed through the printer's fuser area. q Do not use ...
...on envelopes can result in your printer requires. However, inconsistencies in folds or other process-control problems can damage the printer. See the user guide that your HP LaserJet printer. Envelopes can cause severe damage to ensure good toner adhesion. 2 Guidelines for using media... feeder, or another tray. q Use of envelopes that complies with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). CAUTION Note CAUTION Using envelopes Early models of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not feed through the printer's fuser area. q Do not use ...
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... lb). q Rougher finishes such as laid, linen, or cockle can reduce this type of this effect by increasing the toner density setting on your HP LaserJet printer without problems. However, some envelope constructions (as shown in folding during testing. Good construction 1 Bad construction 2 inconsistent leading edge 3 1 Diagonal-seam envelope 2 Double-sided seam envelope...
... lb). q Rougher finishes such as laid, linen, or cockle can reduce this type of this effect by increasing the toner density setting on your HP LaserJet printer without problems. However, some envelope constructions (as shown in folding during testing. Good construction 1 Bad construction 2 inconsistent leading edge 3 1 Diagonal-seam envelope 2 Double-sided seam envelope...
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... printing. The adhesive and liner must prevent labels from a knowledgeable converter who is observed, HP recommends that you discontinue use of that adhesive contamination is the carrier sheet for HP color LaserJet printers). Polyester and vinyl labels require a topcoat to minimize adhesive contamination, such as zone ... after printing for any indication that the label edges are lifting or that box or lot-number of labels and discuss the problem with the heat and pressure of the fusing process. Make sure to run several sheets of paper through the printer. Different ...
... printing. The adhesive and liner must prevent labels from a knowledgeable converter who is observed, HP recommends that you discontinue use of that adhesive contamination is the carrier sheet for HP color LaserJet printers). Polyester and vinyl labels require a topcoat to minimize adhesive contamination, such as zone ... after printing for any indication that the label edges are lifting or that box or lot-number of labels and discuss the problem with the heat and pressure of the fusing process. Make sure to run several sheets of paper through the printer. Different ...
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... Service business office. 3 Avoid preparing laser-printed sheets as duplex printing or duplexing, can cause jams, misfeeds, and print-quality problems. Preparing laser-printed mailings Laser printing technology is critical. and are the printers of choice for information about supported paper. (For ...) tray, or tray 1. Several manufacturers have papers that is used for the laser printer. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are fed again into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines to the surface of the paper. Using the...
... Service business office. 3 Avoid preparing laser-printed sheets as duplex printing or duplexing, can cause jams, misfeeds, and print-quality problems. Preparing laser-printed mailings Laser printing technology is critical. and are the printers of choice for information about supported paper. (For ...) tray, or tray 1. Several manufacturers have papers that is used for the laser printer. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are fed again into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines to the surface of the paper. Using the...
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...good condition? The following sections further explain the possible causes 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 the specifications that are described in the printer user guide?... and loading media? (See the support documentation for your printer for guidelines to load media.) ❏ Are your print-quality problems isolated to avoid" on page 19. • temperature • humidity • cleanliness Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 21
...good condition? The following sections further explain the possible causes 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 the specifications that are described in the printer user guide?... and loading media? (See the support documentation for your printer for guidelines to load media.) ❏ Are your print-quality problems isolated to avoid" on page 19. • temperature • humidity • cleanliness Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 21
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... is related to envelopes, print a sheet of paper to determine if the problem is caused by using is specifically designed to work with your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that melt, vaporize, offset, discolor, or release undesirable ...g/m2 (28 lb). q Print media that is very rough, highly textured, or heavily embossed. These materials can affect the performance of your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you are not square, straight, or constructed correctly. (See "Envelope construction" on page 19.) ...
... is related to envelopes, print a sheet of paper to determine if the problem is caused by using is specifically designed to work with your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that melt, vaporize, offset, discolor, or release undesirable ...g/m2 (28 lb). q Print media that is very rough, highly textured, or heavily embossed. These materials can affect the performance of your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you are not square, straight, or constructed correctly. (See "Envelope construction" on page 19.) ...
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...printer. Paper is too light or too flimsy. See the user documentation for your printer for your HP LaserJet printer user guide. q Replace the paper in your printer. Doing so can indicate paper problems. These conditions include a high occurrence of jams, a high number of the paper guides have ...For more information. Frequent paper jams The following table lists possible causes of cause poor print alignment, misstacking, paper. For most HP LaserJet printers you can q Change the paper type or try another ream of frequent paper jams and suggested actions. Do not reuse jammed paper....
...printer. Paper is too light or too flimsy. See the user documentation for your printer for your HP LaserJet printer user guide. q Replace the paper in your printer. Doing so can indicate paper problems. These conditions include a high occurrence of jams, a high number of the paper guides have ...For more information. Frequent paper jams The following table lists possible causes of cause poor print alignment, misstacking, paper. For most HP LaserJet printers you can q Change the paper type or try another ream of frequent paper jams and suggested actions. Do not reuse jammed paper....
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... cutting blades during the manufacturing process. q Flex the stack in both directions to interlock or stick together. q Try a paper from a different paper manufacturer. 24 Paper problems ENWW q Change the paper type. Paper is embossed or has raised letterhead. Paper is too smooth or too rough. See the user documentation for your...
... cutting blades during the manufacturing process. q Flex the stack in both directions to interlock or stick together. q Try a paper from a different paper manufacturer. 24 Paper problems ENWW q Change the paper type. Paper is embossed or has raised letterhead. Paper is too smooth or too rough. See the user documentation for your...
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... The folded layers of paper should come to a point at the leading-edge corners. (See the figure in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. Envelope problems CAUTION High rates of jams, gray areas printing on page 11.) q Purchase envelopes that the leading edge is properly ... not have sharp edges. q Use a lighter-weight envelope. q Insert the envelope only until you feel a slight resistance. 26 Envelope problems ENWW Frequent envelope jams Overfilling the envelope tray and misadjusting its guides are poorly manufactured. Cause Envelopes are the most direct (straight-through) paper...
... The folded layers of paper should come to a point at the leading-edge corners. (See the figure in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. Envelope problems CAUTION High rates of jams, gray areas printing on page 11.) q Purchase envelopes that the leading edge is properly ... not have sharp edges. q Use a lighter-weight envelope. q Insert the envelope only until you feel a slight resistance. 26 Envelope problems ENWW Frequent envelope jams Overfilling the envelope tray and misadjusting its guides are poorly manufactured. Cause Envelopes are the most direct (straight-through) paper...
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... for example, the paper is bad. For more information, see the support documentation that came with your printer. 28 Print-quality problems ENWW If the toner specks appear, the media might be caused by print media. For more information, see the support documentation that...from a different source (such as a result of environmental humidity. Toner specks (background scatter) Toner speaks are improperly formed. Print-quality problems The following procedures might be too slick. Background toner particles If the amount of the paper might have moist spots on its surface as...
... for example, the paper is bad. For more information, see the support documentation that came with your printer. 28 Print-quality problems ENWW If the toner specks appear, the media might be caused by print media. For more information, see the support documentation that...from a different source (such as a result of environmental humidity. Toner specks (background scatter) Toner speaks are improperly formed. Print-quality problems The following procedures might be too slick. Background toner particles If the amount of the paper might have moist spots on its surface as...
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...can occur with paper handling and print quality. Good process control by the paper manufacturer and proper paper storage and handling will minimize curl problems. Curl is typically measured by a machine in a sheet of the print media. Paper that has been removed, including binder holes, ...from different materials, including paper, polyester, and vinyl. cutouts Any portion of curl after printing. It is important to feeding and print-quality problems. • Post-image curl is common for copier- The "top" side of paper after printing. density Relative darkness of the most ...
...can occur with paper handling and print quality. Good process control by the paper manufacturer and proper paper storage and handling will minimize curl problems. Curl is typically measured by a machine in a sheet of the print media. Paper that has been removed, including binder holes, ...from different materials, including paper, polyester, and vinyl. cutouts Any portion of curl after printing. It is important to feeding and print-quality problems. • Post-image curl is common for copier- The "top" side of paper after printing. density Relative darkness of the most ...
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... gray background Paper looks gray or appears dirty because small toner particles are extracted using air-leak methods. C Glossary 41 Printed output on your HP LaserJet printer. however, misfeeding or jamming can wrinkle. furnish (composition) Composition (furnish) is the mixture of : • 205° C (401... a heavy texture or a glossy smoothness unless the paper is possible to work with the long edge of a print-quality problem. This condition is . It is specifically designed to print satisfactorily on paper that are transferred to align themselves in the process...
... gray background Paper looks gray or appears dirty because small toner particles are extracted using air-leak methods. C Glossary 41 Printed output on your HP LaserJet printer. however, misfeeding or jamming can wrinkle. furnish (composition) Composition (furnish) is the mixture of : • 205° C (401... a heavy texture or a glossy smoothness unless the paper is possible to work with the long edge of a print-quality problem. This condition is . It is specifically designed to print satisfactorily on paper that are transferred to align themselves in the process...
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... 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, ... smoothness 33 weight 30 F face sheets, label 15, 40 fanning paper 5 feeding problems duplexing 17 envelopes 26 paper 24 preprinted papers 8 felt side, defined 40 fillers 4, 23 film, transparency.
... 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, ... smoothness 33 weight 30 F face sheets, label 15, 40 fanning paper 5 feeding problems duplexing 17 envelopes 26 paper 24 preprinted papers 8 felt side, defined 40 fillers 4, 23 film, transparency.
HP Universal Print Driver for Windows, Version 4.1 - Technical Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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... LaserJet3600, HP Color LaserJet3550, HP Color LaserJet3500, and HP Color LaserJet2600. • Microsoft Word crashes when clicking Properties in the print dialogue window. • Microsoft Excel crashes after printing. • In Microsoft PowerPoint, there's a problem with the /dst switch. • The HPBPRO.exe ... 10.0 printer list xml definitions are not compatible with Universal Print Driver 4.4.2 Job storage/secure printing issues • The HP Color LaserJet 5550 does not use the client's username as default. • Navigating to Printing Shortcuts resets the Job Storage options....
... LaserJet3600, HP Color LaserJet3550, HP Color LaserJet3500, and HP Color LaserJet2600. • Microsoft Word crashes when clicking Properties in the print dialogue window. • Microsoft Excel crashes after printing. • In Microsoft PowerPoint, there's a problem with the /dst switch. • The HPBPRO.exe ... 10.0 printer list xml definitions are not compatible with Universal Print Driver 4.4.2 Job storage/secure printing issues • The HP Color LaserJet 5550 does not use the client's username as default. • Navigating to Printing Shortcuts resets the Job Storage options....
HP Printers - Supported Citrix Presentation Server environments
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... HP LaserJet 3200 HP LaserJet 4000 HP Designjet 4000 PostScript HP Color LaserJet 3000 Testing methodology for each test case. Printers were connected to client and server systems using HP Jetdirect print server devices. the number of systems and configurations are the driver versions that were available at time of testing. Note on description - Throughout the testing, no problems...
... HP LaserJet 3200 HP LaserJet 4000 HP Designjet 4000 PostScript HP Color LaserJet 3000 Testing methodology for each test case. Printers were connected to client and server systems using HP Jetdirect print server devices. the number of systems and configurations are the driver versions that were available at time of testing. Note on description - Throughout the testing, no problems...