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... 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 14 Using overhead transparencies 16 Printing on envelopes 27 Wrinkling 27 Print-quality problems 28 Background toner particles 28 Dropouts 28 Improperly...
... 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 14 Using overhead transparencies 16 Printing on envelopes 27 Wrinkling 27 Print-quality problems 28 Background toner particles 28 Dropouts 28 Improperly...
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... paper that information. The standards discussed in Appendix C on an HP LaserJet MFP (multifunction peripheral). It also contains information to help you . 1 Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers quickly and quietly produce documents of high-quality print media are available to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that might encounter some terms that came with laser printers. This...
... paper that information. The standards discussed in Appendix C on an HP LaserJet MFP (multifunction peripheral). It also contains information to help you . 1 Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers quickly and quietly produce documents of high-quality print media are available to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that might encounter some terms that came with laser printers. This...
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...mind that the manufacturer uses. These optimized properties can degrade feeding reliability (typically as "plain," the paper is optimized to avoid feed problems, because the paper is less stiff in photocopiers and laser printers. Glossy paper Glossy paper is a coated paper that is used in...at the control panel. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that is greater than 105 g/m2 in your HP LaserJet printer for printing and copying, and can significantly affect the quality of paper weights. However, no standards exist for using a different paper type or...
...mind that the manufacturer uses. These optimized properties can degrade feeding reliability (typically as "plain," the paper is optimized to avoid feed problems, because the paper is less stiff in photocopiers and laser printers. Glossy paper Glossy paper is a coated paper that is used in...at the control panel. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that is greater than 105 g/m2 in your HP LaserJet printer for printing and copying, and can significantly affect the quality of paper weights. However, no standards exist for using a different paper type or...
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...other materials that change the moisture content of recycled copier papers on HP LaserJet printers and has found that have been created with heat-resistant inks that has a suitable appearance for HP color LaserJet printers). q Avoid using heavily embossed or raised-letterhead papers. ...Preprinted forms and letterhead To avoid problems when using preprinted forms, embossed paper, and letterhead paper, observe the following guidelines: q Avoid using low-temperature inks (the kind used with paper-path sensors or can be printed successfully on your HP LaserJet printer. q Avoid papers that...
...other materials that change the moisture content of recycled copier papers on HP LaserJet printers and has found that have been created with heat-resistant inks that has a suitable appearance for HP color LaserJet printers). q Avoid using heavily embossed or raised-letterhead papers. ...Preprinted forms and letterhead To avoid problems when using preprinted forms, embossed paper, and letterhead paper, observe the following guidelines: q Avoid using low-temperature inks (the kind used with paper-path sensors or can be printed successfully on your HP LaserJet printer. q Avoid papers that...
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...to develop media that will not scratch the photosensitive drum, punch cutouts and perforations from the leading edge, or jamming and feeding problems can result. Use paper that is within your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in the case of the following ... q Ensure that die-cutting of a cutout to all HP LaserJet printers. CAUTION Note The following guidelines should be considered when working with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. q Some printers do not support printing closer than 2 mm (0.08 inch) from the paper edge...
...to develop media that will not scratch the photosensitive drum, punch cutouts and perforations from the leading edge, or jamming and feeding problems can result. Use paper that is within your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in the case of the following ... q Ensure that die-cutting of a cutout to all HP LaserJet printers. CAUTION Note The following guidelines should be considered when working with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. q Some printers do not support printing closer than 2 mm (0.08 inch) from the paper edge...
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...when purchasing and using envelopes: q Make sure that came with a satisfactory envelope that your HP LaserJet printer. q Avoid envelopes that do not require moistening but instead use , envelopes should meet...print satisfactorily because of the printing environment or other process-control problems can cause severe damage to ensure good toner adhesion. 2 Guidelines for using envelopes in this document. However, inconsistencies in some envelopes do not support envelopes. CAUTION Note CAUTION Using envelopes Early models of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet...
...when purchasing and using envelopes: q Make sure that came with a satisfactory envelope that your HP LaserJet printer. q Avoid envelopes that do not require moistening but instead use , envelopes should meet...print satisfactorily because of the printing environment or other process-control problems can cause severe damage to ensure good toner adhesion. 2 Guidelines for using envelopes in this document. However, inconsistencies in some envelopes do not support envelopes. CAUTION Note CAUTION Using envelopes Early models of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet...
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... creates a thick leading edge near a corner. Many varieties of diagonal seams, tend to determine which ones print acceptably in an HP LaserJet printer. Many envelopes will feed through your printer. 12 Using print media ENWW q Generally, feeding problems increase with the heat and pressure of envelopes to be more tightly than normal, which have performed...
... creates a thick leading edge near a corner. Many varieties of diagonal seams, tend to determine which ones print acceptably in an HP LaserJet printer. Many envelopes will feed through your printer. 12 Using print media ENWW q Generally, feeding problems increase with the heat and pressure of envelopes to be more tightly than normal, which have performed...
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... a sheet of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for a face sheet to be die-cut so that box or lot-number of labels and discuss the problem with the heat and pressure of one year, when stored at 23° C (73° F) and 50 percent relative humidity. The labels ... to prevent oozing and contamination, and can be made compatible with your labels after printing. The liner must provide stability for the label material. Different adhesives can be removed after printing for HP color LaserJet printers). Zone coating recesses the adhesive around the border of the face sheet onto ...
... a sheet of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for a face sheet to be die-cut so that box or lot-number of labels and discuss the problem with the heat and pressure of one year, when stored at 23° C (73° F) and 50 percent relative humidity. The labels ... to prevent oozing and contamination, and can be made compatible with your labels after printing. The liner must provide stability for the label material. Different adhesives can be removed after printing for HP color LaserJet printers). Zone coating recesses the adhesive around the border of the face sheet onto ...
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... an HP LaserJet printer that are fed again into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines to 28 lb] media is critical. Hewlett-Packard cannot predict or guarantee the performance of this difference, HP recommends that already have been printed are ...especially for your United States Postal 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 absorbed into the printer, requires operator intervention. (See the ...
... an HP LaserJet printer that are fed again into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines to 28 lb] media is critical. Hewlett-Packard cannot predict or guarantee the performance of this difference, HP recommends that already have been printed are ...especially for your United States Postal 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 absorbed into the printer, requires operator intervention. (See the ...
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... • humidity • cleanliness Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 21 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 that are described in the printer user guide? ❏ Are...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 print-quality problems isolated to a specific type of media? ❏ Did...
... • humidity • cleanliness Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 21 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 that are described in the printer user guide? ❏ Are...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 print-quality problems isolated to a specific type of media? ❏ Did...
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... of the single-sheet sample is poor, you might have a print-quality problem that 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 do not require moistening but...
... of the single-sheet sample is poor, you might have a print-quality problem that 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 do not require moistening but...
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...problems. These conditions include a high occurrence of jams, a high number of the paper guides have been in the printer. Doing so can use a cleaning page to specification. Heavy or stiff q Make sure that the paper does not exceed the paper might contain higher filler levels of cause poor print... procedures that are appropriate for the correct output tray selection. To recover from a paper jam, follow the directions that are listed in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. tray. q Use the correct output bin, as shown in your printer user guide. This can build up in the ...
...problems. These conditions include a high occurrence of jams, a high number of the paper guides have been in the printer. Doing so can use a cleaning page to specification. Heavy or stiff q Make sure that the paper does not exceed the paper might contain higher filler levels of cause poor print... procedures that are appropriate for the correct output tray selection. To recover from a paper jam, follow the directions that are listed in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. tray. q Use the correct output bin, as shown in your printer user guide. This can build up in the ...
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... multiple-sheet feeds and suggested actions. 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 Paper guides in the input tray. Paper is too smooth or too rough. Edgeweld is caused by the use " on page 4. q Add only large... set incorrectly. Paper is added in small amounts to the input tray, and avoid mixing paper types in the trays are set correctly. See "Preparing print media for more information. Cause Action(s) Paper is too light or too thin.
... multiple-sheet feeds and suggested actions. 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 Paper guides in the input tray. Paper is too smooth or too rough. Edgeweld is caused by the use " on page 4. q Add only large... set incorrectly. Paper is added in small amounts to the input tray, and avoid mixing paper types in the trays are set correctly. See "Preparing print media for more information. Cause Action(s) Paper is too light or too thin.
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...paper along any leading edge. q Change to a different type of jams, gray areas printing on page 11.) q Purchase envelopes that the leading edge is inserted too far into the manual feed slot. Envelope problems CAUTION High rates of envelope. Cause Envelopes are too stiff or heavy. q Crease ...envelopes cannot negotiate the paper path or be causing the problems. To recover from the envelope tray. The folded layers of a pen or pencil over the envelope edges to a point at the leading-edge corners. (See the figure in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. q Use a lighter-weight envelope...
...paper along any leading edge. q Change to a different type of jams, gray areas printing on page 11.) q Purchase envelopes that the leading edge is inserted too far into the manual feed slot. Envelope problems CAUTION High rates of envelope. Cause Envelopes are too stiff or heavy. q Crease ...envelopes cannot negotiate the paper path or be causing the problems. To recover from the envelope tray. The folded layers of a pen or pencil over the envelope edges to a point at the leading-edge corners. (See the figure in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. q Use a lighter-weight envelope...
Service Manual
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... Software 8 Documentation 8 Software 9 New Product Features 10 The HP LaserJet 5P/5MP Status Panel 10 The GO and RESET Buttons 10 The Status Lights 11 Common LED patterns 12 Paper Movement Overview 16 Infrared Communication 18 To Print Using the Infrared Port 20 Troubleshooting IR Printing Problems 22 Interface Connections 25 The Parallel Printer Interfaces 26...
... Software 8 Documentation 8 Software 9 New Product Features 10 The HP LaserJet 5P/5MP Status Panel 10 The GO and RESET Buttons 10 The Status Lights 11 Common LED patterns 12 Paper Movement Overview 16 Infrared Communication 18 To Print Using the Infrared Port 20 Troubleshooting IR Printing Problems 22 Interface Connections 25 The Parallel Printer Interfaces 26...
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...-compliant and have the necessary hardware components for IR communication. 8. HP LaserJet 5P Printer Service Supplement New Product Features If you still have problems printing, make sure you purchased your portable device to verify compatibility with your HP LaserJet 5P/5MP printer. If you continue to have problems printing using an IrDA-compliant device and proper software and have selected...
...-compliant and have the necessary hardware components for IR communication. 8. HP LaserJet 5P Printer Service Supplement New Product Features If you still have problems printing, make sure you purchased your portable device to verify compatibility with your HP LaserJet 5P/5MP printer. If you continue to have problems printing using an IrDA-compliant device and proper software and have selected...
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... 8 Software 9 New Product Features 10 The HP LaserJet 5P/5MP Status Panel 10 The HP LaserJet 6P/6MP Status Panel 11 Status Panel Buttons 12 Status Panel Lights 13 Common LED patterns 14 Paper Movement Overview 17 Infrared Communication 19 To Print Using the Infrared Port 22 Troubleshooting IR Printing Problems 24 Interface Connections 27 The Parallel Printer...
... 8 Software 9 New Product Features 10 The HP LaserJet 5P/5MP Status Panel 10 The HP LaserJet 6P/6MP Status Panel 11 Status Panel Buttons 12 Status Panel Lights 13 Common LED patterns 14 Paper Movement Overview 17 Infrared Communication 19 To Print Using the Infrared Port 22 Troubleshooting IR Printing Problems 24 Interface Connections 27 The Parallel Printer...
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Troubleshooting IR Printing Problems IR printing problems may not be available from direct center. 2. Verify the host PC or laptop and the printer are properly installed and configured, use the IR test ... host PC or laptop is operating the printer and PC as described in cooperation with Hewlett-Packard. If you purchased your HP LaserJet 5P/5MP, 6P/6MP printer. This tool for IR communication. 3. HP LaserJet 5P/5MP, 6P/6MP Printer Service Supplement New Product Features Note The IrDA standard for infrared communications represents an emerging technology.
Troubleshooting IR Printing Problems IR printing problems may not be available from direct center. 2. Verify the host PC or laptop and the printer are properly installed and configured, use the IR test ... host PC or laptop is operating the printer and PC as described in cooperation with Hewlett-Packard. If you purchased your HP LaserJet 5P/5MP, 6P/6MP printer. This tool for IR communication. 3. HP LaserJet 5P/5MP, 6P/6MP Printer Service Supplement New Product Features Note The IrDA standard for infrared communications represents an emerging technology.
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... Software 8 Documentation 8 Software 9 New Product Features 10 The HP LaserJet 5P/5MP Status Panel 10 The GO and RESET Buttons 10 The Status Lights 11 Common LED patterns 12 Paper Movement Overview 16 Infrared Communication 18 To Print Using the Infrared Port 20 Troubleshooting IR Printing Problems 22 Interface Connections 25 The Parallel Printer Interfaces 26...
... Software 8 Documentation 8 Software 9 New Product Features 10 The HP LaserJet 5P/5MP Status Panel 10 The GO and RESET Buttons 10 The Status Lights 11 Common LED patterns 12 Paper Movement Overview 16 Infrared Communication 18 To Print Using the Infrared Port 20 Troubleshooting IR Printing Problems 22 Interface Connections 25 The Parallel Printer Interfaces 26...
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... software and should be compatible with your portable device to have problems printing using an IrDA-compliant device and proper software and have selected the proper port for printing. Check both the DOS AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS files, and...level, and the base address value. Troubleshooting IR Printing Problems IR printing problems may not be available from direct center. 7. HP LaserJet 5P Printer Service Supplement New Product Features If you still have problems printing, make sure you purchased your HP LaserJet 5P/5MP printer. Note The IrDA standard for IR ...
... software and should be compatible with your portable device to have problems printing using an IrDA-compliant device and proper software and have selected the proper port for printing. Check both the DOS AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS files, and...level, and the base address value. Troubleshooting IR Printing Problems IR printing problems may not be available from direct center. 7. HP LaserJet 5P Printer Service Supplement New Product Features If you still have problems printing, make sure you purchased your HP LaserJet 5P/5MP printer. Note The IrDA standard for IR ...