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... 25 Envelope problems 26 Frequent envelope 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...
... 25 Envelope problems 26 Frequent envelope 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...
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...2 Read the ream label that is located on the outside of the paper wrapping and note the direction of the arrow that can cause jams or multiple-sheet feeds. 2 Guidelines for using media 5 Do not fan or separate the paper into the tray, flex the stack in both directions to "break" ...any locked edges. manufacturer name Reading a ream label A ream label is included). (See "Reading a ream label" on page 5.) 3 Open the paper wrapping...
...2 Read the ream label that is located on the outside of the paper wrapping and note the direction of the arrow that can cause jams or multiple-sheet feeds. 2 Guidelines for using media 5 Do not fan or separate the paper into the tray, flex the stack in both directions to "break" ...any locked edges. manufacturer name Reading a ream label A ream label is included). (See "Reading a ream label" on page 5.) 3 Open the paper wrapping...
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...for specific information about its capabilities and settings. Glossy paper Glossy paper is a coated paper that is reflected off of the surface of problems, you might not save you money if it frequently causes multiple-sheet feeds or jams, or if it has the qualities and performance ...quality. These variations can degrade feeding reliability (typically as "plain," the paper is optimized to work well with the electrophotographic process that is used in your HP LaserJet printer for using the straightest paper path in photocopiers and laser printers. The heavier weight of these types...
...for specific information about its capabilities and settings. Glossy paper Glossy paper is a coated paper that is reflected off of the surface of problems, you might not save you money if it frequently causes multiple-sheet feeds or jams, or if it has the qualities and performance ...quality. These variations can degrade feeding reliability (typically as "plain," the paper is optimized to work well with the electrophotographic process that is used in your HP LaserJet printer for using the straightest paper path in photocopiers and laser printers. The heavier weight of these types...
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q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Ensure that cutouts are not made at a position where paper-path sensors are listed in this table generally apply to all corners of a cutout to prevent snagging or, in the direction of paper feeding to minimize tenting or feeding problems from reduced stiffness. q Ensure... scratch the photosensitive drum, punch cutouts and perforations from the leading edge, or jamming and feeding problems can result. q Some printers do not support printing closer than 2 mm (0.08 inch) from the paper edge or 25 mm (1 inch) from the side to avoid toner contamination....
q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Ensure that cutouts are not made at a position where paper-path sensors are listed in this table generally apply to all corners of a cutout to prevent snagging or, in the direction of paper feeding to minimize tenting or feeding problems from reduced stiffness. q Ensure... scratch the photosensitive drum, punch cutouts and perforations from the leading edge, or jamming and feeding problems can result. q Some printers do not support printing closer than 2 mm (0.08 inch) from the paper edge or 25 mm (1 inch) from the side to avoid toner contamination....
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... documentation for your printer. This can damage the printer. Frequent paper jams The following table lists possible causes of multiple-sheet feeds, and post-image curl. 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 actions. improper fit in the fuser. q Perform...
... documentation for your printer. This can damage the printer. Frequent paper jams The following table lists possible causes of multiple-sheet feeds, and post-image curl. 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 actions. improper fit in the fuser. q Perform...
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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 paper felt vs. print quality, troubleshooting 27 printing paper, hp 35 proposals, paper for 36 punched paper 8, 9 purchasing HP print media 35 Q quality, troubleshooting 27 ...
...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 paper felt vs. print quality, troubleshooting 27 printing paper, hp 35 proposals, paper for 36 punched paper 8, 9 purchasing HP print media 35 Q quality, troubleshooting 27 ...
Service Manual
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The printer must be in Ready Mode (the green Ready light on steady). ERROR (amber) Indicates an error condition, such as a paper jam, missing toner cartridge, or the printer's top cover is being used-the Status Panel lights operate the same for the IR port as a group (cascading...of the printer by displaying a green hue. The Status Lights There are five Status Panel lights on only when the IR port is open. 11 HP LaserJet 5P Printer Service Supplement New Product Features Pressing the GO button: • Tells the printer to the default values that you selected. Pressing the RESET ...
The printer must be in Ready Mode (the green Ready light on steady). ERROR (amber) Indicates an error condition, such as a paper jam, missing toner cartridge, or the printer's top cover is being used-the Status Panel lights operate the same for the IR port as a group (cascading...of the printer by displaying a green hue. The Status Lights There are five Status Panel lights on only when the IR port is open. 11 HP LaserJet 5P Printer Service Supplement New Product Features Pressing the GO button: • Tells the printer to the default values that you selected. Pressing the RESET ...
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... as a paper jam, the top cover is open, or the toner cartridge is installed correctly. Replace the SIMM that caused the error. A data error has occurred. Press the GO button to the tray. Or press the GO button on the printer to continue without configuring the SIMM that caused the error. HP LaserJet 5P Printer... Service Supplement New Product Features Light Pattern Description Tray 2 (the Paper Cassette) is empty.
... as a paper jam, the top cover is open, or the toner cartridge is installed correctly. Replace the SIMM that caused the error. A data error has occurred. Press the GO button to the tray. Or press the GO button on the printer to continue without configuring the SIMM that caused the error. HP LaserJet 5P Printer... Service Supplement New Product Features Light Pattern Description Tray 2 (the Paper Cassette) is empty.
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...and cracks. 1 100,000 Look for marks on rollers. 1 25,000 hrs. 1The estimated Toner Cartridge life is based on usage. HP LaserJet 5P Printer Service Supplement Life Expectancy of Consumables Life Expectancy of 5% toner coverage, and with an average of Consumables Always inspect the components listed... Tray 2 Pickup Roller 4. Replace together with Pickup Roller. 1 100,000 May affect print quality and/or paper jams. 1 100,000 1 100,000 May affect print quality and/or paper jams. Look for glazing and grooves. Exhaust Fan RG5-1700-000CN RG5-1701-000CN RG5-1801-000CN QTY EST....
...and cracks. 1 100,000 Look for marks on rollers. 1 25,000 hrs. 1The estimated Toner Cartridge life is based on usage. HP LaserJet 5P Printer Service Supplement Life Expectancy of Consumables Life Expectancy of 5% toner coverage, and with an average of Consumables Always inspect the components listed... Tray 2 Pickup Roller 4. Replace together with Pickup Roller. 1 100,000 May affect print quality and/or paper jams. 1 100,000 1 100,000 May affect print quality and/or paper jams. Look for glazing and grooves. Exhaust Fan RG5-1700-000CN RG5-1701-000CN RG5-1801-000CN QTY EST....
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... O ordering books 8 -9 consumables 69 LocalTalk 86 parts 68 Postscript 86 P pages, self-test 10, 33 panel See status panel paper jams 11 movement, overview (theory) 16 path 16 -17 size 3 specifications 8 -9 trays 3, 4, 86 paper-out flag 43 parallel cable 26 parallel interface 3 parallel ports 25 parts ordering 68, 86 Parts Center Europe (PCE...
... O ordering books 8 -9 consumables 69 LocalTalk 86 parts 68 Postscript 86 P pages, self-test 10, 33 panel See status panel paper jams 11 movement, overview (theory) 16 path 16 -17 size 3 specifications 8 -9 trays 3, 4, 86 paper-out flag 43 parallel cable 26 parallel interface 3 parallel ports 25 parts ordering 68, 86 Parts Center Europe (PCE...
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...and flashing individually or sequentially as a paper jam, missing toner cartridge, or the printer's top cover is empty. Once you have inserted the paper, you must press the GO button ... is flashing, the printer is currently receiving data or in its memory. TRAY 1 (amber) Tray 1 (the MP tray) is empty. DATA (green) When the Data light is on the printer: • ERROR • ... Tray 1 light is flashing, the printer is waiting for paper to Tray 2. 13 Add paper to be manually fed into Tray 1. HP LaserJet 5P/5MP, 6P/6MP Printer Service Supplement New Product Features Status ...
...and flashing individually or sequentially as a paper jam, missing toner cartridge, or the printer's top cover is empty. Once you have inserted the paper, you must press the GO button ... is flashing, the printer is currently receiving data or in its memory. TRAY 1 (amber) Tray 1 (the MP tray) is empty. DATA (green) When the Data light is on the printer: • ERROR • ... Tray 1 light is flashing, the printer is waiting for paper to Tray 2. 13 Add paper to be manually fed into Tray 1. HP LaserJet 5P/5MP, 6P/6MP Printer Service Supplement New Product Features Status ...
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...the "REPRINT" variable is cleared in the HP LaserJet 6P printer, the user may substantially reduce the number of AUTO to the printer. HP LaserJet 5P/5MP, 6P/6MP Printer Service Supplement New Product Features Reprinting Jammed Pages When a paper jam is turned ON with standard memory installed. If... the user wishes the printer to reprint jammed pages automatically, the best solution is to...
...the "REPRINT" variable is cleared in the HP LaserJet 6P printer, the user may substantially reduce the number of AUTO to the printer. HP LaserJet 5P/5MP, 6P/6MP Printer Service Supplement New Product Features Reprinting Jammed Pages When a paper jam is turned ON with standard memory installed. If... the user wishes the printer to reprint jammed pages automatically, the best solution is to...
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HP LaserJet 5P/5MP, 6P/6MP Printer Service Supplement Life Expectancy of Consumables Life ...1 100,000 Look for glazing and cracks. 4. Exhaust Fan 1 100,000 1 100,000 May affect print quality and/or paper jams. Look for wear when servicing the printer. Fuser Assembly (115 V, 50/60 Hz) Fuser Assembly (220 V, 50 Hz) ...7. Separation Pad 5. May affect print quality and/or paper jams. 6. Life Expectancy of Consumables DESCRIPTION 1. LIFE (pages) REMARKS 1 40001 When print becomes faint, shake cartridge to distribute remaining ...
HP LaserJet 5P/5MP, 6P/6MP Printer Service Supplement Life Expectancy of Consumables Life ...1 100,000 Look for glazing and cracks. 4. Exhaust Fan 1 100,000 1 100,000 May affect print quality and/or paper jams. Look for wear when servicing the printer. Fuser Assembly (115 V, 50/60 Hz) Fuser Assembly (220 V, 50 Hz) ...7. Separation Pad 5. May affect print quality and/or paper jams. 6. Life Expectancy of Consumables DESCRIPTION 1. LIFE (pages) REMARKS 1 40001 When print becomes faint, shake cartridge to distribute remaining ...
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refer to the discussion of Fatal Errors in "Troubleshooting." Turn the printer off for about 10 minutes, then turn the printer off again and leave it back on . If the same light pattern reappears. HP LaserJet 5P/5MP, 6P/6MP Printer Service Supplement Troubleshooting A fatal error has occurred. If the same light pattern reappears, turn it off and then back on . A recoverable error has occurred, such as a paper jam, the top cover is open, or the toner cartridge is missing. 61
refer to the discussion of Fatal Errors in "Troubleshooting." Turn the printer off for about 10 minutes, then turn the printer off again and leave it back on . If the same light pattern reappears. HP LaserJet 5P/5MP, 6P/6MP Printer Service Supplement Troubleshooting A fatal error has occurred. If the same light pattern reappears, turn it off and then back on . A recoverable error has occurred, such as a paper jam, the top cover is open, or the toner cartridge is missing. 61
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... -106 parts -76 Postscript -106 ordering consumables -77 ordering parts -76 P pages, self-test -35 panel See status panel Paper path -17 - -18 size -2 paper jams -13 paper movement, overview (theory) -17 paper specifications -8 - -9 paper trays -2 - -3, -106 paper-out flag -48 parallel cable -28 parallel interface -2 parallel ports -27 parts ordering -76, -106 Parts Center Europe (PCE...
... -106 parts -76 Postscript -106 ordering consumables -77 ordering parts -76 P pages, self-test -35 panel See status panel Paper path -17 - -18 size -2 paper jams -13 paper movement, overview (theory) -17 paper specifications -8 - -9 paper trays -2 - -3, -106 paper-out flag -48 parallel cable -28 parallel interface -2 parallel ports -27 parts ordering -76, -106 Parts Center Europe (PCE...
Supplement
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... Ready light on only when the IR port is open. 11 HP LaserJet 5P Printer Service Supplement New Product Features Pressing the GO button: • Tells the printer to the default values that you selected. ERROR (amber) Indicates an error condition, such as a paper jam, missing toner cartridge, or the printer's top cover is being...
... Ready light on only when the IR port is open. 11 HP LaserJet 5P Printer Service Supplement New Product Features Pressing the GO button: • Tells the printer to the default values that you selected. ERROR (amber) Indicates an error condition, such as a paper jam, missing toner cartridge, or the printer's top cover is being...
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...button to the tray. Replace the SIMM that caused the error. A SIMM error has occurred. HP LaserJet 5P Printer Service Supplement New Product Features Light Pattern Description Tray 2 (the Paper Cassette) is installed correctly. Or press the GO button on the printer to continue without configuring ...the SIMM that caused the error. A recoverable error has occurred, such as a paper jam, the top cover is open, or the ...
...button to the tray. Replace the SIMM that caused the error. A SIMM error has occurred. HP LaserJet 5P Printer Service Supplement New Product Features Light Pattern Description Tray 2 (the Paper Cassette) is installed correctly. Or press the GO button on the printer to continue without configuring ...the SIMM that caused the error. A recoverable error has occurred, such as a paper jam, the top cover is open, or the ...
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...average of 5% toner coverage, and with Pickup Roller. 1 100,000 May affect print quality and/or paper jams. 1 100,000 1 100,000 May affect print quality and/or paper jams. Look for marks on rollers. 1 25,000 hrs. 1The estimated Toner Cartridge life is based on ...Separation Pad RG5-2205-000CN RB1-6332-000CN RF5-0343-000CN 5. Exhaust Fan RG5-1700-000CN RG5-1701-000CN RG5-1801-000CN QTY EST. HP LaserJet 5P Printer Service Supplement Life Expectancy of Consumables Life Expectancy of Consumables DESCRIPTION 1. Table 3. Tray 2 Pickup Roller 4. LIFE (pages) REMARKS 1 40001...
...average of 5% toner coverage, and with Pickup Roller. 1 100,000 May affect print quality and/or paper jams. 1 100,000 1 100,000 May affect print quality and/or paper jams. Look for marks on rollers. 1 25,000 hrs. 1The estimated Toner Cartridge life is based on ...Separation Pad RG5-2205-000CN RB1-6332-000CN RF5-0343-000CN 5. Exhaust Fan RG5-1700-000CN RG5-1701-000CN RG5-1801-000CN QTY EST. HP LaserJet 5P Printer Service Supplement Life Expectancy of Consumables Life Expectancy of Consumables DESCRIPTION 1. Table 3. Tray 2 Pickup Roller 4. LIFE (pages) REMARKS 1 40001...
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... O ordering books 8 -9 consumables 69 LocalTalk 86 parts 68 Postscript 86 P pages, self-test 10, 33 panel See status panel paper jams 11 movement, overview (theory) 16 path 16 -17 size 3 specifications 8 -9 trays 3, 4, 86 paper-out flag 43 parallel cable 26 parallel interface 3 parallel ports 25 parts ordering 68, 86 Parts Center Europe (PCE...
... O ordering books 8 -9 consumables 69 LocalTalk 86 parts 68 Postscript 86 P pages, self-test 10, 33 panel See status panel paper jams 11 movement, overview (theory) 16 path 16 -17 size 3 specifications 8 -9 trays 3, 4, 86 paper-out flag 43 parallel cable 26 parallel interface 3 parallel ports 25 parts ordering 68, 86 Parts Center Europe (PCE...