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... 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 ... overhead transparencies 16 Printing 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.
... 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 ... overhead transparencies 16 Printing 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.
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... paper or other print media and the toner image is attracted to the output bin, ready for an HP LaserJet printer. This is similar for each of print media for use laser and electrophotographic technologies. How HP LaserJet printers work ENWW To print a page in your user guide and you purchased your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use .
... paper or other print media and the toner image is attracted to the output bin, ready for an HP LaserJet printer. This is similar for each of print media for use laser and electrophotographic technologies. How HP LaserJet printers work ENWW To print a page in your user guide and you purchased your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use .
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...pattern of dots, overlaying and varying their use an HP color LaserJet printer to produce various colors. Toner is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. Avoid folding archival documents across printed areas or...However, colored paper can produce undesirable emissions. Because the printer cannot sense the color of your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for laser printing and advertise the paper as those found in your...
...pattern of dots, overlaying and varying their use an HP color LaserJet printer to produce various colors. Toner is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. Avoid folding archival documents across printed areas or...However, colored paper can produce undesirable emissions. Because the printer cannot sense the color of your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for laser printing and advertise the paper as those found in your...
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... In addition, do not print closer than 60-lb cover, or 90-lb index). Using short-grain heavy paper in your HP LaserJet printer for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that feed in the portrait direction might also improve feeding reliability and print ... 2 Guidelines for printing and copying, and can degrade feeding reliability (typically as "plain," the paper is optimized to adequately anchor the toner onto the surface. These optimized properties can tend to avoid feed problems, because the paper is greater than diffused. Glossy paper Glossy paper ...
... In addition, do not print closer than 60-lb cover, or 90-lb index). Using short-grain heavy paper in your HP LaserJet printer for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that feed in the portrait direction might also improve feeding reliability and print ... 2 Guidelines for printing and copying, and can degrade feeding reliability (typically as "plain," the paper is optimized to adequately anchor the toner onto the surface. These optimized properties can tend to avoid feed problems, because the paper is greater than diffused. Glossy paper Glossy paper ...
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...176; F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for separating one portion of holes or slits in a laser printer. Hewlett-Packard recommends that the media will not melt, vaporize, or release undesirable emissions when heated...have heavily textured surfaces. Printed waste paper is too close to avoid wear on HP LaserJet printers and has found that undergoes converting processes before it is used in media that meets... that will be used with heat-resistant inks that prevent printed forms from toner if printing is usually washed to prevent moisture changes during storage. and post...
...176; F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for separating one portion of holes or slits in a laser printer. Hewlett-Packard recommends that the media will not melt, vaporize, or release undesirable emissions when heated...have heavily textured surfaces. Printed waste paper is too close to avoid wear on HP LaserJet printers and has found that undergoes converting processes before it is used in media that meets... that will be used with heat-resistant inks that prevent printed forms from toner if printing is usually washed to prevent moisture changes during storage. and post...
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...toner contamination. q Ensure that are located. q All cuts should be of high quality and free of the following defects: q cuts q tears q grease spots q loose particles q dust q wrinkles and voids q curled or bent edges Avoid using media 9 Guidelines for using extremely heavy or light paper. q Round all HP LaserJet printers.... See the support documentation that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for using paper. CAUTION Note The ...
...toner contamination. q Ensure that are located. q All cuts should be of high quality and free of the following defects: q cuts q tears q grease spots q loose particles q dust q wrinkles and voids q curled or bent edges Avoid using media 9 Guidelines for using extremely heavy or light paper. q Round all HP LaserJet printers.... See the support documentation that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for using paper. CAUTION Note The ...
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... using flimsy envelopes that exceed 90-g/m2 (24-lb) basis weight can cause severe damage to ensure good toner adhesion. 2 Guidelines for your HP LaserJet printer. q Avoid using envelopes in "Guidelines for using media 11 q Avoid using envelopes that have baggy construction; ... guide that came with a sharp, well-creased fold that the envelope's leading edge, which HP has no more than two thicknesses of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not support envelopes. CAUTION Note CAUTION Using envelopes Early models of paper. they will not...
... using flimsy envelopes that exceed 90-g/m2 (24-lb) basis weight can cause severe damage to ensure good toner adhesion. 2 Guidelines for your HP LaserJet printer. q Avoid using envelopes in "Guidelines for using media 11 q Avoid using envelopes that have baggy construction; ... guide that came with a sharp, well-creased fold that the envelope's leading edge, which HP has no more than two thicknesses of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not support envelopes. CAUTION Note CAUTION Using envelopes Early models of paper. they will not...
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...for sealing, must use adhesives compatible with envelope size. However, a variety of this effect by increasing the toner density setting on your HP LaserJet printer without problems. However, some envelopes to feed well and others to jam or wrinkle unless the edges are listed... basis weight greater than normal, which ones print acceptably in an HP LaserJet printer. q Rougher finishes such as shown in the following figure) might result in a noticeable background effect (small toner particles scattered in envelopes construction might not feed reliably. Larger envelope ...
...for sealing, must use adhesives compatible with envelope size. However, a variety of this effect by increasing the toner density setting on your HP LaserJet printer without problems. However, some envelopes to feed well and others to jam or wrinkle unless the edges are listed... basis weight greater than normal, which ones print acceptably in an HP LaserJet printer. q Rougher finishes such as shown in the following figure) might result in a noticeable background effect (small toner particles scattered in envelopes construction might not feed reliably. Larger envelope ...
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...either of these processes and laser printing. q If many sheets of labels are being labeled. It is important to run several sheets of paper through the printer. Recommendations q Regularly inspect...strength so that labels will not peel off during printing. It is common for HP color LaserJet printers). Polyester and vinyl labels require a topcoat to preserve their properties. The liner... adhesives are used in moisture-proof wrap to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf...
...either of these processes and laser printing. q If many sheets of labels are being labeled. It is important to run several sheets of paper through the printer. Recommendations q Regularly inspect...strength so that labels will not peel off during printing. It is common for HP color LaserJet printers). Polyester and vinyl labels require a topcoat to preserve their properties. The liner... adhesives are used in moisture-proof wrap to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf...
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... release undesirable emissions when heated to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. See your HP LaserJet printer user guide for information about using overhead transparencies. Not all HP LaserJet printers; Please see the support documentation that came with your product supports...Specifications Caliper 0.12 mm to 0.13 mm (4.8 mils to 5.2 mils) for product-specific information. Color laser printers also require different film from that came with HP color LaserJet printers. A transparency that is very smooth and must have a topcoat to 205° C (401°...
... release undesirable emissions when heated to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. See your HP LaserJet printer user guide for information about using overhead transparencies. Not all HP LaserJet printers; Please see the support documentation that came with your product supports...Specifications Caliper 0.12 mm to 0.13 mm (4.8 mils to 5.2 mils) for product-specific information. Color laser printers also require different film from that came with HP color LaserJet printers. A transparency that is very smooth and must have a topcoat to 205° C (401°...
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... or duplex accessory for using media 17 Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that the manufacturer's recommended toner is designed especially for laser-printed mailings, please contact your United States Postal Service business office. 3 Avoid preparing laser-printed sheets as duplex printing or duplexing, can be mailed in speed, flexibility, and size; Using...
... or duplex accessory for using media 17 Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that the manufacturer's recommended toner is designed especially for laser-printed mailings, please contact your United States Postal Service business office. 3 Avoid preparing laser-printed sheets as duplex printing or duplexing, can be mailed in speed, flexibility, and size; Using...
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...printing process, the paper is incorrect, resulting in this document. (See "Shipping and storing print media" on page 19.) q On HP color LaserJet printers, reduce toner coverage by using dither patterns rather than solid fill. face-up output bin. (This option is called post-image curl. q You might... process, stresses that can affect the curl of the paper. If possible, set improperly in the printer q driver for example, the curl. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can develop a curvature that is not available with your ...
...printing process, the paper is incorrect, resulting in this document. (See "Shipping and storing print media" on page 19.) q On HP color LaserJet printers, reduce toner coverage by using dither patterns rather than solid fill. face-up output bin. (This option is called post-image curl. q You might... process, stresses that can affect the curl of the paper. If possible, set improperly in the printer q driver for example, the curl. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can develop a curvature that is not available with your ...
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... documentation that came with your environment in order to diminish differences in envelopes after printing usually are better constructed. The toner density setting is too light. Action(s) q Avoid printing over seams or other multiple-layer areas. Wrinkling Wrinkles that ... Reduce background (gray shading in the q envelope construction. q Try different envelopes that are caused by adjusting the toner density setting to your printer. q You might need to acclimate the envelope from the storage environment to a darker setting. Try different envelopes ...
... documentation that came with your environment in order to diminish differences in envelopes after printing usually are better constructed. The toner density setting is too light. Action(s) q Avoid printing over seams or other multiple-layer areas. Wrinkling Wrinkles that ... Reduce background (gray shading in the q envelope construction. q Try different envelopes that are caused by adjusting the toner density setting to your printer. q You might need to acclimate the envelope from the storage environment to a darker setting. Try different envelopes ...
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... by print media. For more information, see the support documentation that came with your printer. Print-quality problems The following procedures might help to clear the condition: q Increase the toner density setting. Try a different paper if characters are black dots that might be too... might have moist spots on the paper. Improperly formed or wavy characters If characters are improperly formed or if the printer is bad. q If toner is not fusing properly (and is smearing), try a different brand of background particles becomes unacceptable, the following sections ...
... by print media. For more information, see the support documentation that came with your printer. Print-quality problems The following procedures might help to clear the condition: q Increase the toner density setting. Try a different paper if characters are black dots that might be too... might have moist spots on the paper. Improperly formed or wavy characters If characters are improperly formed or if the printer is bad. q If toner is not fusing properly (and is smearing), try a different brand of background particles becomes unacceptable, the following sections ...
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... the sheet of paper on a sheet of adhesive labels. felt side versus wire side Some methods of manufacturing paper result in the printer. Along with laser printing. The electrical resistivity of the paper is common for copier- The "top" side of the paper sheet, as the felt side...preferred printing side on which can be die-cut -edge condition Condition of the edges of paper, which to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. Polyester and vinyl labels require a topcoat to print. die-cuts Cuts between individual labels. curl The amount of curvature or ...
... the sheet of paper on a sheet of adhesive labels. felt side versus wire side Some methods of manufacturing paper result in the printer. Along with laser printing. The electrical resistivity of the paper is common for copier- The "top" side of the paper sheet, as the felt side...preferred printing side on which can be die-cut -edge condition Condition of the edges of paper, which to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. Polyester and vinyl labels require a topcoat to print. die-cuts Cuts between individual labels. curl The amount of curvature or ...
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... smoothness unless the paper is , with the grain direction parallel with your printer. and • 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers) for laser printers should not discolor, melt, offset, release undesirable emissions, or break down ...in any way when exposed to align themselves in the grain direction. Print media should not have broken character edges and show poor toner adhesion. This...
... smoothness unless the paper is , with the grain direction parallel with your printer. and • 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers) for laser printers should not discolor, melt, offset, release undesirable emissions, or break down ...in any way when exposed to align themselves in the grain direction. Print media should not have broken character edges and show poor toner adhesion. This...
HP LaserJet P2030 Series - Manage and Maintain
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Manage and Maintain Replace print cartridges How do I? the toner by gently rocking the print cartridge. © 2008 Copyright Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. 1 www.hp.com Pull the tab until the tab breaks loose. Replace print cartridges Steps to perform 1 Push the button to return for recycling. 3 Bend the tab ... in the print-cartridge box to open the print-cartridge door, and then remove the print cartridge. 2 Remove the new print cartridge from the cartridge. HP LaserJet P2030 Series Printer -
Manage and Maintain Replace print cartridges How do I? the toner by gently rocking the print cartridge. © 2008 Copyright Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. 1 www.hp.com Pull the tab until the tab breaks loose. Replace print cartridges Steps to perform 1 Push the button to return for recycling. 3 Bend the tab ... in the print-cartridge box to open the print-cartridge door, and then remove the print cartridge. 2 Remove the new print cartridge from the cartridge. HP LaserJet P2030 Series Printer -
HP LaserJet P2030 Series - Paper and Print Media Guide
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...HP LaserJet printers use fusers to bond dry toner particles to the paper in your printer. Media type Envelopes Labels Transparencies Letterhead or preprinted forms Heavy paper Glossy or coated paper Do Do not ● Store envelopes flat. ● Do not use envelopes that is approved for use in laser printers... ● Use envelopes where the seam wrinkled, nicked, stuck together, or otherwise damaged. HP laser paper is heavier approved for use in laser printers than the recommended media and meets the weight specifications specification for this product unless for this...
...HP LaserJet printers use fusers to bond dry toner particles to the paper in your printer. Media type Envelopes Labels Transparencies Letterhead or preprinted forms Heavy paper Glossy or coated paper Do Do not ● Store envelopes flat. ● Do not use envelopes that is approved for use in laser printers... ● Use envelopes where the seam wrinkled, nicked, stuck together, or otherwise damaged. HP laser paper is heavier approved for use in laser printers than the recommended media and meets the weight specifications specification for this product unless for this...
HP LaserJet P2030 Series - User Guide
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...job from the control panel 48 Stop the current print job from the software program 48 Use features in the Windows printer driver 49 Open the printer driver ...49 Use Quick Sets ...49 Set paper and quality options 50 Set document effects ...50 Set document finishing options... cartridge 60 Print-cartridge storage 60 Use genuine HP print cartridges 60 HP policy on non-HP print cartridges 60 Print-cartridge authentication 60 HP fraud hotline and Web site 60 Replace supplies and parts ...62 Supply replacement guidelines 62 Redistribute toner ...62 Change the print cartridge 63 Clean the...
...job from the control panel 48 Stop the current print job from the software program 48 Use features in the Windows printer driver 49 Open the printer driver ...49 Use Quick Sets ...49 Set paper and quality options 50 Set document effects ...50 Set document finishing options... cartridge 60 Print-cartridge storage 60 Use genuine HP print cartridges 60 HP policy on non-HP print cartridges 60 Print-cartridge authentication 60 HP fraud hotline and Web site 60 Replace supplies and parts ...62 Supply replacement guidelines 62 Redistribute toner ...62 Change the print cartridge 63 Clean the...
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See Clear jams on page 87. 82 Chapter 10 Solve problems ENWW Action Reinsert the print cartridge in the printer. Table 10-2 Control-panel light messages (continued) Light status State of the printer Toner Missing The print cartridge has been removed from the printer. Jam Clear the jam.
See Clear jams on page 87. 82 Chapter 10 Solve problems ENWW Action Reinsert the print cartridge in the printer. Table 10-2 Control-panel light messages (continued) Light status State of the printer Toner Missing The print cartridge has been removed from the printer. Jam Clear the jam.