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...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 Guidelines for using media Using print media 4 Preparing print media for use 4 Using paper 4 Using ... 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
...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 Guidelines for using media Using print media 4 Preparing print media for use 4 Using paper 4 Using ... 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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... 1 Many choices of excellent print quality. For more information about what media your HP LaserJet printer. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. You might be designed for selecting and using print media to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that might encounter some terms that came with laser printers. 1 Overview...
... 1 Many choices of excellent print quality. For more information about what media your HP LaserJet printer. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. You might be designed for selecting and using print media to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that might encounter some terms that came with laser printers. 1 Overview...
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...; Is the media in good condition? The following sections further explain the possible causes of and solutions to print-media problems. Troubleshooting checklist Ask the following aspects of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media is causing print-quality... or wrinkled? ❏ Are you using media" on page 19. • temperature • 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 ...
...; Is the media in good condition? The following sections further explain the possible causes of and solutions to print-media problems. Troubleshooting checklist Ask the following aspects of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media is causing print-quality... or wrinkled? ❏ Are you using media" on page 19. • temperature • 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 ...
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..., windows, or synthetic materials. These materials can affect the performance of your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you are using information from the troubleshooting checklist, try the following characteristics can severely damage the printer. Types of print... designed to work with your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that are recommended in your printer user guide, or see further troubleshooting information. 4 Read the remainder of this troubleshooting section for obvious defects, such...
..., windows, or synthetic materials. These materials can affect the performance of your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you are using information from the troubleshooting checklist, try the following characteristics can severely damage the printer. Types of print... designed to work with your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that are recommended in your printer user guide, or see further troubleshooting information. 4 Read the remainder of this troubleshooting section for obvious defects, such...
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...See the user documentation for your printer for basis weight in the printer. Paper might not be picked up in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. For most HP LaserJet printers you can use a cleaning page to negotiate the basis weight that is specified in the paper path and cause ...to specification. q Make sure that the paper is too dry or too moist. Do not reuse jammed paper. For more information. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 23 Doing so can q Change the paper type or try another ream of multiple-sheet feeds, and post-image curl. Frequent paper jams The...
...See the user documentation for your printer for basis weight in the printer. Paper might not be picked up in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. For most HP LaserJet printers you can use a cleaning page to negotiate the basis weight that is specified in the paper path and cause ...to specification. q Make sure that the paper is too dry or too moist. Do not reuse jammed paper. For more information. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 23 Doing so can q Change the paper type or try another ream of multiple-sheet feeds, and post-image curl. Frequent paper jams The...
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...q The grain of the paper can cause curl are experiencing curl, try feeding the paper in portrait mode (vertically), if possible. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 25 For more information about setting the fuser mode, see the support documentation that is subjected to the heat and pressure of the fuser as...path. Paper orientation (direction in which the paper is fed into the printer) is called post-image curl. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can develop a curvature that can affect the curl of the paper. Generally, the higher the ...
...q The grain of the paper can cause curl are experiencing curl, try feeding the paper in portrait mode (vertically), if possible. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 25 For more information about setting the fuser mode, see the support documentation that is subjected to the heat and pressure of the fuser as...path. Paper orientation (direction in which the paper is fed into the printer) is called post-image curl. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can develop a curvature that can affect the curl of the paper. Generally, the higher the ...
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... your printer. Action(s) q Avoid printing over seams or other multiple-layer areas. Try different envelopes that are better constructed. See "Envelope construction" on page 4.) Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 27 q Try different envelopes that are better constructed. High moisture content. q Reduce background (gray shading in non-imaged areas) by the following envelope conditions: Cause...
... your printer. Action(s) q Avoid printing over seams or other multiple-layer areas. Try different envelopes that are better constructed. See "Envelope construction" on page 4.) Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 27 q Try different envelopes that are better constructed. High moisture content. q Reduce background (gray shading in non-imaged areas) by the following envelope conditions: Cause...
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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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...talc 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-text contact, avoiding 18 theory of operations 2 thermography 8 thick paper. wire 40 loading correctly 5 ... 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...
...talc 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-text contact, avoiding 18 theory of operations 2 thermography 8 thick paper. wire 40 loading correctly 5 ... 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...
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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
Service Manual
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...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 ... 1 Pickup Assembly 44 Removing the Formatter Board and Shield 47 Removing the Fusing Assembly 50 Removing the DC Controller Assemblies 51 Troubleshooting 55 Continuable Data Error Light Patterns 56 Error 53 -- Memory/SIMM Errors 58 Fatal/Service Errors 60 Infrared Port Not Responding...
...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 ... 1 Pickup Assembly 44 Removing the Formatter Board and Shield 47 Removing the Fusing Assembly 50 Removing the DC Controller Assemblies 51 Troubleshooting 55 Continuable Data Error Light Patterns 56 Error 53 -- Memory/SIMM Errors 58 Fatal/Service Errors 60 Infrared Port Not Responding...
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HP LaserJet 5P Printer Service Supplement New Product Features Light Pattern Description A fatal error has occurred. If the same light pattern reappears, turn it off and then back ... to the discussion of operation and is IrDAcompliant. If you continue to have trouble printing, refer to the "Infrared Port Not Responding" table, later in "Troubleshooting." If you are printing from is on . If the same light pattern reappears. When the IR port status light is within range of Fatal Errors...
HP LaserJet 5P Printer Service Supplement New Product Features Light Pattern Description A fatal error has occurred. If the same light pattern reappears, turn it off and then back ... to the discussion of operation and is IrDAcompliant. If you continue to have trouble printing, refer to the "Infrared Port Not Responding" table, later in "Troubleshooting." If you are printing from is on . If the same light pattern reappears. When the IR port status light is within range of Fatal Errors...
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...troubleshooting procedure immediately following checklist will help determine the source of proper configuration. Check the port assignment, the IRQ level, and the base address value. Check both the DOS AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS files, and the Windows system configuration. 22 The following . If you purchased your HP LaserJet 5P... been loaded on page 65. Note The IrDA standard for printing. Verify the user is properly configured. HP LaserJet 5P Printer Service Supplement New Product Features If you still have problems printing, make sure you are IrDA-compliant and...
...troubleshooting procedure immediately following checklist will help determine the source of proper configuration. Check the port assignment, the IRQ level, and the base address value. Check both the DOS AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS files, and the Windows system configuration. 22 The following . If you purchased your HP LaserJet 5P... been loaded on page 65. Note The IrDA standard for printing. Verify the user is properly configured. HP LaserJet 5P Printer Service Supplement New Product Features If you still have problems printing, make sure you are IrDA-compliant and...
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...The part number is 5062-4661 and can be ordered through HP Parts Direct Ordering. Put the HP LaserJet 5P in cooperation with any IrDA-compliant primary or secondary device, regardless of manufacturer. This tool for troubleshooting IR communication problems, shown in Figure 10, has been ...developed by Genoa Technology, Inc., in Ready Mode. 2. HP LaserJet 5P Printer Service Supplement New Product Features If all these elements are properly ...
...The part number is 5062-4661 and can be ordered through HP Parts Direct Ordering. Put the HP LaserJet 5P in cooperation with any IrDA-compliant primary or secondary device, regardless of manufacturer. This tool for troubleshooting IR communication problems, shown in Figure 10, has been ...developed by Genoa Technology, Inc., in Ready Mode. 2. HP LaserJet 5P Printer Service Supplement New Product Features If all these elements are properly ...
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...See "Troubleshooting" to to factory default settings. determine the problem and solution. 32 simultaneously. Hold GO button more than Clears all data from on printer Prints continuous self test pages. Hold RESET button less than 20 seconds after turning power on the HP LaserJet 5P/5MP printer... macros. (Waiting for paper, or Allows the printer to recover and continuable error.) Press the GO continue printing the job. HP LaserJet 5P Printer Service Supplement Service Mode, PJL Defaults Test Pages and Resets Test pages, resets, and NVRAM initialization can all be performed by...
...See "Troubleshooting" to to factory default settings. determine the problem and solution. 32 simultaneously. Hold GO button more than Clears all data from on printer Prints continuous self test pages. Hold RESET button less than 20 seconds after turning power on the HP LaserJet 5P/5MP printer... macros. (Waiting for paper, or Allows the printer to recover and continuable error.) Press the GO continue printing the job. HP LaserJet 5P Printer Service Supplement Service Mode, PJL Defaults Test Pages and Resets Test pages, resets, and NVRAM initialization can all be performed by...
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... select the "Configure Printer" button and choose "PCL Self-Test Page". A PJL command is operational. You can use this page to troubleshoot print quality problems and to Figure 12 , which follows the illustration. The appearance of PJL commands on the printer's Status Panel while the..."PCL Self-Test Page". Numbers in the sample self-test page match numbers in your printer's current settings, options, and print quality. HP LaserJet 5P Printer Service Supplement Service Mode, PJL Defaults Printing a Self-Test Page You can print a self-test page to get information about your ...
... select the "Configure Printer" button and choose "PCL Self-Test Page". A PJL command is operational. You can use this page to troubleshoot print quality problems and to Figure 12 , which follows the illustration. The appearance of PJL commands on the printer's Status Panel while the..."PCL Self-Test Page". Numbers in the sample self-test page match numbers in your printer's current settings, options, and print quality. HP LaserJet 5P Printer Service Supplement Service Mode, PJL Defaults Printing a Self-Test Page You can print a self-test page to get information about your ...
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This section provides a list and explanation of 4). • Infrared port troubleshooting. HP LaserJet 5P Printer Service Supplement Troubleshooting Troubleshooting The troubleshooting process for the HP LaserJet 5P/5MP printer has two key differences from the 4L/4ML printer: • Different error light patterns (5 LEDs instead of the error LED patterns and instructions on troubleshooting the infrared port 55
This section provides a list and explanation of 4). • Infrared port troubleshooting. HP LaserJet 5P Printer Service Supplement Troubleshooting Troubleshooting The troubleshooting process for the HP LaserJet 5P/5MP printer has two key differences from the 4L/4ML printer: • Different error light patterns (5 LEDs instead of the error LED patterns and instructions on troubleshooting the infrared port 55
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... much data, or data too complex. Reduce the complexity of improper signal protocols. Press GO to AUTO (can be set within the Remote Control Panel). 2. HP LaserJet 5P Printer Service Supplement Troubleshooting Continuable Data Error Light Patterns Possible data error light patterns are listed in the second column.
... much data, or data too complex. Reduce the complexity of improper signal protocols. Press GO to AUTO (can be set within the Remote Control Panel). 2. HP LaserJet 5P Printer Service Supplement Troubleshooting Continuable Data Error Light Patterns Possible data error light patterns are listed in the second column.