Print Media Guide
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... direction. If so, request a press-powder-free version of the fuser tends to flatten the embossed or debossed images. See Guidelines for colored paper. To manually adjust the output colors, see the support documentation for color laser printers creates vibrant photo images and graphics. However, keep in your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as a result of problems, you are listed in the portrait direction might be conductive...
... direction. If so, request a press-powder-free version of the fuser tends to flatten the embossed or debossed images. See Guidelines for colored paper. To manually adjust the output colors, see the support documentation for color laser printers creates vibrant photo images and graphics. However, keep in your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as a result of problems, you are listed in the portrait direction might be conductive...
Print Media Guide
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... appearance for specific information about its capabilities and settings. Heavy paper and cardstock might require higher fuser temperatures to adequately anchor the toner to remove most of the inks and other materials that . Some models provide optimized settings that came with the printer. ● Print postcards from tray 1 unless your HP LaserJet printer for your printer has a face-up printer bin, print from that prevent printed forms from tray 2. Preprinted forms...
... appearance for specific information about its capabilities and settings. Heavy paper and cardstock might require higher fuser temperatures to adequately anchor the toner to remove most of the inks and other materials that . Some models provide optimized settings that came with the printer. ● Print postcards from tray 1 unless your HP LaserJet printer for your printer has a face-up printer bin, print from that prevent printed forms from tray 2. Preprinted forms...
Print Media Guide
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... should meet the general specifications listed in this document. See the support documentation for your printer before using the manual feed feature, an optional envelope tray, an optional envelope feeder, or another tray. Observe these guidelines when purchasing and using envelopes. ● Make sure that the envelope's leading edge, which HP has no more information, see your product user guide. ● Envelopes can print on envelopes can cause jamming. ● Avoid using envelopes CAUTION: Due to products...
... should meet the general specifications listed in this document. See the support documentation for your printer before using the manual feed feature, an optional envelope tray, an optional envelope feeder, or another tray. Observe these guidelines when purchasing and using envelopes. ● Make sure that the envelope's leading edge, which HP has no more information, see your product user guide. ● Envelopes can print on envelopes can cause jamming. ● Avoid using envelopes CAUTION: Due to products...
Print Media Guide
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... from a different manufacturer. If the print quality of the single-sheet sample is caused by the variable thickness of paper to see the troubleshooting section in your envelope. - Avoid using certain print media, switch to a known good print media, preferably HP branded. ● Turn the paper stack over in the input tray and/or turn it 180° in your printer user guide, or see further troubleshooting information. ● Read the...
... from a different manufacturer. If the print quality of the single-sheet sample is caused by the variable thickness of paper to see the troubleshooting section in your envelope. - Avoid using certain print media, switch to a known good print media, preferably HP branded. ● Turn the paper stack over in the input tray and/or turn it 180° in your printer user guide, or see further troubleshooting information. ● Read the...
Warranty and Legal Guide
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.... HP LaserJet Pro MFP M521 Type Weight Location User-removable Carbon monofluoride lithium 0.8 g On formatter board No ENWW Paper use 27 HP makes it easy and free to recycle.1 All HP cartridges returned to HP Planet Partners go through HP Planet Partners are marked according to international standards that enhance the ability to identify plastics for use as raw material in every new HP LaserJet print cartridge package. 1 Program availability varies. Paper use This product's duplex feature (manual or...
.... HP LaserJet Pro MFP M521 Type Weight Location User-removable Carbon monofluoride lithium 0.8 g On formatter board No ENWW Paper use 27 HP makes it easy and free to recycle.1 All HP cartridges returned to HP Planet Partners go through HP Planet Partners are marked according to international standards that enhance the ability to identify plastics for use as raw material in every new HP LaserJet print cartridge package. 1 Program availability varies. Paper use This product's duplex feature (manual or...
User Guide
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...disable the Very Low Setting 29 Customer self-repair parts ...31 Accessories ...33 Toner cartridge ...34 Toner-cartridge view 34 Toner-cartridge information 35 Recycle the toner cartridge 35 Toner-cartridge storage 35 HP policy on non-HP toner cartridges 35 Replace the toner cartridge 36 4 Print ...39 Supported print drivers (Windows 40 HP Universal Print Driver (UPD 40 UPD installation modes 41 Change print-job settings (Windows 42 Priority for changing print-job settings 42 Change the settings for all print jobs until the software program is closed 42 Change the default settings...
...disable the Very Low Setting 29 Customer self-repair parts ...31 Accessories ...33 Toner cartridge ...34 Toner-cartridge view 34 Toner-cartridge information 35 Recycle the toner cartridge 35 Toner-cartridge storage 35 HP policy on non-HP toner cartridges 35 Replace the toner cartridge 36 4 Print ...39 Supported print drivers (Windows 40 HP Universal Print Driver (UPD 40 UPD installation modes 41 Change print-job settings (Windows 42 Priority for changing print-job settings 42 Change the settings for all print jobs until the software program is closed 42 Change the default settings...
User Guide
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... Paper handling Supported operating systems Connectivity Memory Control-panel display Print Tray 1 (100-sheet capacity) Tray 2 (500-sheet capacity) Optional Tray 3 (500-sheet capacity) Standard output bin (250-sheet capacity) Rear output bin (50-sheet capacity) Automatic duplex printing Windows XP, 32-bit, Service Pack 2 and greater Windows Vista, 32-bit and 64bit Windows 7, 32-bit and 64-bit Windows 2003 Server (32-bit, Service Pack 1 or greater), print and scan drivers only Windows 2008 Server (32-bit, 64-bit, and R2), print and scan drivers only Mac...
... Paper handling Supported operating systems Connectivity Memory Control-panel display Print Tray 1 (100-sheet capacity) Tray 2 (500-sheet capacity) Optional Tray 3 (500-sheet capacity) Standard output bin (250-sheet capacity) Rear output bin (50-sheet capacity) Automatic duplex printing Windows XP, 32-bit, Service Pack 2 and greater Windows Vista, 32-bit and 64bit Windows 7, 32-bit and 64-bit Windows 2003 Server (32-bit, Service Pack 1 or greater), print and scan drivers only Windows 2008 Server (32-bit, 64-bit, and R2), print and scan drivers only Mac...
User Guide
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... is connected to print. Touch the name of the report that demonstrates print quality Prints a map of all the product settings. Touch the Reports button. 3. Prints a list of all product network settings Prints a page that lists PCL pages, PCL 6 pages, PS pages, pages that helps solve problems with print quality ENWW Print product reports 11 Prints the status for HP toner cartridges ● Number of pages printed Prints a list of all the PCL6 fonts that are listed. From the Home screen on the product control panel, touch the Setup button. 2. Print...
... is connected to print. Touch the name of the report that demonstrates print quality Prints a map of all the product settings. Touch the Reports button. 3. Prints a list of all product network settings Prints a page that lists PCL pages, PCL 6 pages, PS pages, pages that helps solve problems with print quality ENWW Print product reports 11 Prints the status for HP toner cartridges ● Number of pages printed Prints a list of all the PCL6 fonts that are listed. From the Home screen on the product control panel, touch the Setup button. 2. Print...
User Guide
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... printed pages. ● Toner is operating within the environmental specifications listed in the product Warranty and Legal Guide. Using smoother paper generally results in inkjet printers. ● Use paper that is not too rough. Fingerprints on the toner cartridge. If the imaging drum does not appear to see any of the following problems: ● The printing is too light or seems faded in laser printers. Check the paper and printing environment Use paper that meets HP specifications Use...
... printed pages. ● Toner is operating within the environmental specifications listed in the product Warranty and Legal Guide. Using smoother paper generally results in inkjet printers. ● Use paper that is not too rough. Fingerprints on the toner cartridge. If the imaging drum does not appear to see any of the following problems: ● The printing is too light or seems faded in laser printers. Check the paper and printing environment Use paper that meets HP specifications Use...
User Guide
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... errors in the document feeder If the product document feeder experiences paper-handling problems, such as jams or multiple-page feeds, clean the document-feeder rollers and separation pad. 1. Clean the pickup rollers and separation pad in the transmission. Open the document-feeder cover. ENWW Improve fax quality 195 From the Home screen on the telephone line while it is sending or receiving a fax. Touch the Fax Service menu. 4. The factory-set default for error...
... errors in the document feeder If the product document feeder experiences paper-handling problems, such as jams or multiple-page feeds, clean the document-feeder rollers and separation pad. 1. Clean the pickup rollers and separation pad in the transmission. Open the document-feeder cover. ENWW Improve fax quality 195 From the Home screen on the telephone line while it is sending or receiving a fax. Touch the Fax Service menu. 4. The factory-set default for error...
User Guide
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Check the phone line by using the fax test: a. c. Click the Download drivers and software (and firmware) link option. Verify that the product firmware is connected directly to resolve the issue. 3. Go to the product. 1. Disconnect all of the current fax settings for review. ● Fail: The report indicates the nature of the product. 2. Print a configuration page from the product is current: a. Click the Support & Drivers link. 2. b. Verify that...
Check the phone line by using the fax test: a. c. Click the Download drivers and software (and firmware) link option. Verify that the product firmware is connected directly to resolve the issue. 3. Go to the product. 1. Disconnect all of the current fax settings for review. ● Fail: The report indicates the nature of the product. 2. Print a configuration page from the product is current: a. Click the Support & Drivers link. 2. b. Verify that...
User Guide
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... Service menu. 3. Touch the Error Correction button, and then touch the On button. Set the fax-error-correction mode Usually, the product monitors the signals on the telephone line while it to print after the following events: ● Every fax error (the factory-set default for full-duplex modems that send and receive data across telephone lines at up to use. The factory-set default) ● Send fax error ● Receive fax error...
... Service menu. 3. Touch the Error Correction button, and then touch the On button. Set the fax-error-correction mode Usually, the product monitors the signals on the telephone line while it to print after the following events: ● Every fax error (the factory-set default for full-duplex modems that send and receive data across telephone lines at up to use. The factory-set default) ● Send fax error ● Receive fax error...
User Guide
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...: This can reduce image quality. ● Use white paper for the original. b. Open the Fax Setup menu. e. Open the Fax Resolution menu. Open the Error Correction menu. e. Open the Setup Menu menu. Open the Fax Speed menu. Open the Fax Setup menu. Open the Service menu. Open the Fax Service menu. Open the Advanced Setup menu. Select the correct setting. ● Divide large fax jobs into smaller sections, and then fax them individually. ● Change the fax settings on two pages Faxes are sending slowly...
...: This can reduce image quality. ● Use white paper for the original. b. Open the Fax Setup menu. e. Open the Fax Resolution menu. Open the Error Correction menu. e. Open the Setup Menu menu. Open the Fax Speed menu. Open the Fax Setup menu. Open the Service menu. Open the Fax Service menu. Open the Advanced Setup menu. Select the correct setting. ● Divide large fax jobs into smaller sections, and then fax them individually. ● Change the fax settings on two pages Faxes are sending slowly...
User Guide
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... Setup menu. 218 Chapter 9 Solve problems ENWW c. d. a. c. a. Select the correct setting. ● Set the paper type and size for the tray used for faxes. ● Turn on the Fit to Page setting to darken the contrast setting on the sending fax machine, and then resend the fax. Open the Setup Menu menu. b. Open the Setup Menu menu. Fax cuts off or prints on letter or A4 size paper. Open the System Setup menu. Select the On setting. ● Check the toner cartridges and replace...
... Setup menu. 218 Chapter 9 Solve problems ENWW c. d. a. c. a. Select the correct setting. ● Set the paper type and size for the tray used for faxes. ● Turn on the Fit to Page setting to darken the contrast setting on the sending fax machine, and then resend the fax. Open the Setup Menu menu. b. Open the Setup Menu menu. Fax cuts off or prints on letter or A4 size paper. Open the System Setup menu. Select the On setting. ● Check the toner cartridges and replace...
User Guide
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.... 3. Make sure that the router or product connects to run. 3. Compare the service set identifier (SSID) on your computer is within the wireless range and that you can open the product HP Embedded Web Server from the manufacturer. 2. Cannot connect more computers to the same network. Turn off any third-party firewalls on the configuration page to . 2. Turn off the firewall, and then install the wireless product...
.... 3. Make sure that the router or product connects to run. 3. Compare the service set identifier (SSID) on your computer is within the wireless range and that you can open the product HP Embedded Web Server from the manufacturer. 2. Cannot connect more computers to the same network. Turn off any third-party firewalls on the configuration page to . 2. Turn off the firewall, and then install the wireless product...
User Guide
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... options 118 C caller-ID boxes, connecting 111 canceling faxes 128 print job (Mac) 78 print job (Windows) 72 cartridges non-HP 27, 35 order numbers 35 recycling 35 replacing 36 storage 35 supplies status page 11 checklist fax troubleshooting 201 for solving problems 158 wireless connectivity 223 cleaning glass 186, 190, 193 paper path 182 collating copies 90 configuration page 11 contrast settings copy 95 fax 119 control panel buttons and lights 8 help 10, 162 Home screen 9 locating 4 menu map, printing 11 Reports menu 11 copying...
... options 118 C caller-ID boxes, connecting 111 canceling faxes 128 print job (Mac) 78 print job (Windows) 72 cartridges non-HP 27, 35 order numbers 35 recycling 35 replacing 36 storage 35 supplies status page 11 checklist fax troubleshooting 201 for solving problems 158 wireless connectivity 223 cleaning glass 186, 190, 193 paper path 182 collating copies 90 configuration page 11 contrast settings copy 95 fax 119 control panel buttons and lights 8 help 10, 162 Home screen 9 locating 4 menu map, printing 11 Reports menu 11 copying...
User Guide
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...Windows) 42 paper types 16 presets (Mac) 73 selecting 184 settings (Mac) 73 universal 40 usage page 11 DSL faxing 129 duplex 91 duplex printing Mac 74, 75 duplex printing (double-sided) settings (Windows) 51 Windows 53 duplex settings, changing 147 duplexer jams 179 duplexing manually (Mac) 75 manually (Windows) 53 E EconoMode setting 152, 184 economy settings 152 electronic faxes sending 133 Embedded Web Server 160 changing network settings 145 changing password 154 changing product name 146 opening 145, 146, 154 enlarging documents copying 93 envelopes output bin, selecting 23 error messages...
...Windows) 42 paper types 16 presets (Mac) 73 selecting 184 settings (Mac) 73 universal 40 usage page 11 DSL faxing 129 duplex 91 duplex printing Mac 74, 75 duplex printing (double-sided) settings (Windows) 51 Windows 53 duplex settings, changing 147 duplexer jams 179 duplexing manually (Mac) 75 manually (Windows) 53 E EconoMode setting 152, 184 economy settings 152 electronic faxes sending 133 Embedded Web Server 160 changing network settings 145 changing password 154 changing product name 146 opening 145, 146, 154 enlarging documents copying 93 envelopes output bin, selecting 23 error messages...
User Guide
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... M Mac driver settings 44, 73 problems, troubleshooting 229 scanning from 134 modems, connecting 111 multiple copies 87 multiple pages per sheet selecting (Mac) 75 selecting (Windows) 57 paper covers, using different paper 64 fax autoreduction settings 125 first and last pages, using different paper 64 jams 164 loading Tray 1 18 loading Tray 2 21 ordering 26 selecting 183 supported paper sizes 14 supported sizes 14 supported types 16 Index 237 compliant software 107 Macintosh HP Utility 150 maintenance kits part numbers 31 managing network 145 manual duplex Mac 75 Windows 53 media loading...
... M Mac driver settings 44, 73 problems, troubleshooting 229 scanning from 134 modems, connecting 111 multiple copies 87 multiple pages per sheet selecting (Mac) 75 selecting (Windows) 57 paper covers, using different paper 64 fax autoreduction settings 125 first and last pages, using different paper 64 jams 164 loading Tray 1 18 loading Tray 2 21 ordering 26 selecting 183 supported paper sizes 14 supported sizes 14 supported types 16 Index 237 compliant software 107 Macintosh HP Utility 150 maintenance kits part numbers 31 managing network 145 manual duplex Mac 75 Windows 53 media loading...
User Guide
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... custom sizes (Windows) 70 paper type selecting (Windows) 61 paper types copy settings 97 selecting (Mac) 76 paper, covers printing (Mac) 76 part numbers customer self-repair 31 maintenance kits 31 supplies 31 trays 33 pauses, inserting 117 PBX faxing 129 PCL drivers universal 40 PCL font list 11 phone book, fax adding entries 133 phones receiving faxes from 112, 139 phones, connecting extra 111 phones, downstream sending faxes from 134 polling faxes 127 portrait orientation changing (Mac) 75 selecting, Windows 59 ports locating 6 postcards output bin...
... custom sizes (Windows) 70 paper type selecting (Windows) 61 paper types copy settings 97 selecting (Mac) 76 paper, covers printing (Mac) 76 part numbers customer self-repair 31 maintenance kits 31 supplies 31 trays 33 pauses, inserting 117 PBX faxing 129 PCL drivers universal 40 PCL font list 11 phone book, fax adding entries 133 phones receiving faxes from 112, 139 phones, connecting extra 111 phones, downstream sending faxes from 134 polling faxes 127 portrait orientation changing (Mac) 75 selecting, Windows 59 ports locating 6 postcards output bin...
User Guide
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... 118 toner cartridge low threshold settings 29 using when low 29 toner cartridges loading 34 non-HP 27, 35 order numbers 35 recycling 35 replacing 36 storage 35 supplies status page 11 top output bin printing to 23 transparencies output bin 23 printing (Windows) 61 Tray 1 jams 170 loading 18 tray 1 capacity 17 Tray 2 jams 173 loading 21 tray 2 capacity 20 trays included 2 locating 4 part numbers 33 troubleshooting checklist 158 fax error-correction setting 204 faxes 201 jams 164 Mac problems 229 network problems 221 paper feed problems 163 receive fax 211 send fax 205 USB connection...
... 118 toner cartridge low threshold settings 29 using when low 29 toner cartridges loading 34 non-HP 27, 35 order numbers 35 recycling 35 replacing 36 storage 35 supplies status page 11 top output bin printing to 23 transparencies output bin 23 printing (Windows) 61 Tray 1 jams 170 loading 18 tray 1 capacity 17 Tray 2 jams 173 loading 21 tray 2 capacity 20 trays included 2 locating 4 part numbers 33 troubleshooting checklist 158 fax error-correction setting 204 faxes 201 jams 164 Mac problems 229 network problems 221 paper feed problems 163 receive fax 211 send fax 205 USB connection...