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Contents 1 Overview How HP LaserJet printers work 2 Alternative sources of information 2 2 Guidelines for using media Using print... 29 Common paper grades and basis weights 29 Weight equivalence table 30 Standard media sizes used in laser printers 31 Paper 31 Envelopes 32 Cardstock 32 Comparisons of print media to avoid 22 Paper problems 23 ... 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 2 2 Guidelines for using media Using print... 29 Common paper grades and basis weights 29 Weight equivalence table 30 Standard media sizes used in laser printers 31 Paper 31 Envelopes 32 Cardstock 32 Comparisons of print media to avoid 22 Paper problems 23 ... 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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..., and overhead transparencies, can be used in your HP LaserJet printer. A variety of excellent print quality. For more information about these terms, see the documentation that are unfamiliar to laser printer users. For specific information about print-media specifications. See... 39. When HP LaserJet printers are available to you get the best performance from your printer or MFP supports, see the glossary in this guide, the information pertains to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that might encounter some terms that came with laser printers.
..., and overhead transparencies, can be used in your HP LaserJet printer. A variety of excellent print quality. For more information about these terms, see the documentation that are unfamiliar to laser printer users. For specific information about print-media specifications. See... 39. When HP LaserJet printers are available to you get the best performance from your printer or MFP supports, see the glossary in this guide, the information pertains to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that might encounter some terms that came with laser printers.
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...10063; 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 questions to determine if the print media is causing print-quality problems: ❏ Does your print-quality ...environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media is not in good condition? Is the media bent or wrinkled? ❏ Are you using media" on page 19. • temperature • humidity • cleanliness Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 21 3 Troubleshooting Print-quality and media...
...10063; 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 questions to determine if the print media is causing print-quality problems: ❏ Does your print-quality ...environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media is not in good condition? Is the media bent or wrinkled? ❏ Are you using media" on page 19. • temperature • humidity • cleanliness Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 21 3 Troubleshooting Print-quality and media...
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..., print a sheet of paper to a fusing temperature of 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Types of print media to see further troubleshooting information. 4 Read the remainder of this troubleshooting section for further troubleshooting information, perform the maintenance procedures that do not require moistening but instead use pressure for sealing. Basic...
..., print a sheet of paper to a fusing temperature of 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Types of print media to see further troubleshooting information. 4 Read the remainder of this troubleshooting section for further troubleshooting information, perform the maintenance procedures that do not require moistening but instead use pressure for sealing. Basic...
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... page 9. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 23 Cause Action(s) Paper is too smooth or too rough. tray. q Manually feed the paper into the printer. Paper is not cut to remove build-up in "Guidelines for more information, see the documentation that are listed in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. q Make...in the fuser. Heavy or stiff q Make sure that all of frequent paper jams and suggested actions. For most HP LaserJet printers you can build up in your printer user guide for basis weight in the paper path and cause frequent paper jams. q Try a different paper brand....
... page 9. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 23 Cause Action(s) Paper is too smooth or too rough. tray. q Manually feed the paper into the printer. Paper is not cut to remove build-up in "Guidelines for more information, see the documentation that are listed in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. q Make...in the fuser. Heavy or stiff q Make sure that all of frequent paper jams and suggested actions. For most HP LaserJet printers you can build up in your printer user guide for basis weight in the paper path and cause frequent paper jams. q Try a different paper brand....
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Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper. Cause Action(s) Paper is too moist, resulting in the input tray to reverse the direction of post-image curl. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 25 face-up output bin. (This option is set the fuser mode to diminish ...differences in heat and moisture. (See "Preparing print media for use" on page 19.) q On HP color LaserJet printers, reduce toner coverage by using dither ...
Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper. Cause Action(s) Paper is too moist, resulting in the input tray to reverse the direction of post-image curl. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 25 face-up output bin. (This option is set the fuser mode to diminish ...differences in heat and moisture. (See "Preparing print media for use" on page 19.) q On HP color LaserJet printers, reduce toner coverage by using dither ...
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...Low-weight/low-strength paper used in envelopes after printing usually are caused by adjusting the toner density setting to your printer. The toner density setting is too light. See the documentation that are better constructed. q You might need to... the storage environment to a darker setting. Wrinkling Wrinkles that are better constructed. See "Envelope construction" on page 4.) Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 27 See "Envelope construction" on envelopes Cause Envelope has seams or multiple layers. High moisture content. Try different envelopes that form...
...Low-weight/low-strength paper used in envelopes after printing usually are caused by adjusting the toner density setting to your printer. The toner density setting is too light. See the documentation that are better constructed. q You might need to... the storage environment to a darker setting. Wrinkling Wrinkles that are better constructed. See "Envelope construction" on page 4.) Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 27 See "Envelope construction" on envelopes Cause Envelope has seams or multiple layers. High moisture content. Try different envelopes that form...
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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 conditioning...
... 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 conditioning...
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... units 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 22 preprinted...
... units 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 22 preprinted...
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... specifications 15 storing 15 labels, ream 5 laid finishes 6 landscape orientation 25 laser-grade paper 7 LaserJet 2000 1 LaserJet 2686A 1 LaserJet 500 1 LaserJet Monochrome printers 1 LaserJet monochrome transparencies, hp 37 LaserJet paper, hp 36 LaserJet Plus 1 LaserJet printers media designed for 1 operations 2 lasers, operations of 2 letterhead HP papers 36 specifications 8 types of 4, 6 letters, troubleshooting 28 light paper, troubleshooting 23 Lightenberg Ratio, defined 39 linen papers 6 liner, labels 15 loading...
... specifications 15 storing 15 labels, ream 5 laid finishes 6 landscape orientation 25 laser-grade paper 7 LaserJet 2000 1 LaserJet 2686A 1 LaserJet 500 1 LaserJet Monochrome printers 1 LaserJet monochrome transparencies, hp 37 LaserJet paper, hp 36 LaserJet Plus 1 LaserJet printers media designed for 1 operations 2 lasers, operations of 2 letterhead HP papers 36 specifications 8 types of 4, 6 letters, troubleshooting 28 light paper, troubleshooting 23 Lightenberg Ratio, defined 39 linen papers 6 liner, labels 15 loading...
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... simplex, defined 42 sizes accuracy specifications 10 A-series papers 39 cardstock 32 envelopes 12, 32 paper, standard 31 smeared toner, troubleshooting 28 smoothness defined 41, 42 equivalence tables 33 soft gloss laser paper, hp 36 sorting mailings 18 specialty papers 8, 9 stamps, precanceled 18 standard sizes card stock 32 envelopes 32 paper 31 static...
... simplex, defined 42 sizes accuracy specifications 10 A-series papers 39 cardstock 32 envelopes 12, 32 paper, standard 31 smeared toner, troubleshooting 28 smoothness defined 41, 42 equivalence tables 33 soft gloss laser paper, hp 36 sorting mailings 18 specialty papers 8, 9 stamps, precanceled 18 standard sizes card stock 32 envelopes 32 paper 31 static...
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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
HP LaserJet P4010 and P4510 Series - (Multiple Language) Getting Started Guide
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... about the following topics, see the electronic User Guide on the CD-ROM or go to: www.hp.com/support/hpljp4010series or www.hp.com/support/hpljp4510series. • Detailed user instructions. • Important safety notices. • Troubleshooting information. • Regulatory information. Pour de plus amples informations sur les sujets suivants, reportez-vous au...
... about the following topics, see the electronic User Guide on the CD-ROM or go to: www.hp.com/support/hpljp4010series or www.hp.com/support/hpljp4510series. • Detailed user instructions. • Important safety notices. • Troubleshooting information. • Regulatory information. Pour de plus amples informations sur les sujets suivants, reportez-vous au...
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...seguito, vedere la Guida dell'utente in formato elettronico inclusa nel CD-ROM o visitare i siti Web: www.hp.com/support/hpljp4010series o www.hp.com/support/hpljp4510series. • Istruzioni dettagliate per l'utente. • Note importanti sulla sicurezza. • ...or go to: www.hp.com/support/hpljp4010series or www.hp.com/support/hpljp4510series. • Detailed user instructions. • Important safety notices. • Troubleshooting information. • Regulatory information. Of ga naar: www.hp.com/support/hpljp4010series of www.hp.com/support/hpljp4510series. ...
...seguito, vedere la Guida dell'utente in formato elettronico inclusa nel CD-ROM o visitare i siti Web: www.hp.com/support/hpljp4010series o www.hp.com/support/hpljp4510series. • Istruzioni dettagliate per l'utente. • Note importanti sulla sicurezza. • ...or go to: www.hp.com/support/hpljp4010series or www.hp.com/support/hpljp4510series. • Detailed user instructions. • Important safety notices. • Troubleshooting information. • Regulatory information. Of ga naar: www.hp.com/support/hpljp4010series of www.hp.com/support/hpljp4510series. ...
HP LaserJet P4010 and P4510 Series - Software Technical Reference
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... CDs 191 Macintosh partition 191 CD versions 191 Macintosh installation instructions ...193 Macintosh component descriptions 193 HP LaserJet PPDs 193 PDEs ...193 HP Embedded Web Server (HP EWS 194 Install notes (Readme file 194 Online help ...194 Install the Macintosh printing system 194... 195 Main Install dialog sequence 195 Printer setup ...203 Set up a printer with Mac OS X V10.2.8 or later 203 Troubleshooting the printer setup 208 Supported utilities for Macintosh ...210 HP Embedded Web Server Device Configuration 210 Access to the HP EWS 210 Information tab 211 Device ...
... CDs 191 Macintosh partition 191 CD versions 191 Macintosh installation instructions ...193 Macintosh component descriptions 193 HP LaserJet PPDs 193 PDEs ...193 HP Embedded Web Server (HP EWS 194 Install notes (Readme file 194 Online help ...194 Install the Macintosh printing system 194... 195 Main Install dialog sequence 195 Printer setup ...203 Set up a printer with Mac OS X V10.2.8 or later 203 Troubleshooting the printer setup 208 Supported utilities for Macintosh ...210 HP Embedded Web Server Device Configuration 210 Access to the HP EWS 210 Information tab 211 Device ...
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...localization 8 Software component availability for the HP LaserJet P4010 and P4510 Series printer 13 Print drivers included with the HP LaserJet P4010 and P4510 Series printer 23 Default fonts ...59 Additional PS ...emulation fonts ...61 Font Attribute settings for new and preset watermarks 151 Page orientation ...156 Software components for Macintosh 188 Software component availability for Macintosh 189 Adding a printer in Macintosh operating systems 195 Troubleshooting a firmware update 243 Troubleshooting...
...localization 8 Software component availability for the HP LaserJet P4010 and P4510 Series printer 13 Print drivers included with the HP LaserJet P4010 and P4510 Series printer 23 Default fonts ...59 Additional PS ...emulation fonts ...61 Font Attribute settings for new and preset watermarks 151 Page orientation ...156 Software components for Macintosh 188 Software component availability for Macintosh 189 Adding a printer in Macintosh operating systems 195 Troubleshooting a firmware update 243 Troubleshooting...
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... Reference (STR) provides information about and troubleshooting tips for the printing-system software for installing and uninstalling software components ● Descriptions of problems that can arise with the HP LaserJet P4010 and P4510 Series printers. This STR does not describe drivers that...reference: ● Overview of software and platforms ● Procedures for the HP LaserJet P4010 and P4510 Series printers. NOTE: This STR describes software that comes with the HP LaserJet P4010 and P4510 Series printer, and known solutions to those problems NOTE: An addendum to registry keys...
... Reference (STR) provides information about and troubleshooting tips for the printing-system software for installing and uninstalling software components ● Descriptions of problems that can arise with the HP LaserJet P4010 and P4510 Series printers. This STR does not describe drivers that...reference: ● Overview of software and platforms ● Procedures for the HP LaserJet P4010 and P4510 Series printers. NOTE: This STR describes software that comes with the HP LaserJet P4010 and P4510 Series printer, and known solutions to those problems NOTE: An addendum to registry keys...
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... information about other software features, including the following topics: ● HP Embedded Web server (HP EWS) This chapter provides instructions for installing the HP LaserJet P4010 and P4510 Series printer in Macintosh operating systems and how to this STR. This includes the...system software installer and print drivers. The following special topics: ● Troubleshooting ● Uninstall ● Media attributes ● Firmware upgrades ● HP LaserJet P4010 and P4510 Series Printer Printing System Install Notes For the location of information within chapters, see ...
... information about other software features, including the following topics: ● HP Embedded Web server (HP EWS) This chapter provides instructions for installing the HP LaserJet P4010 and P4510 Series printer in Macintosh operating systems and how to this STR. This includes the...system software installer and print drivers. The following special topics: ● Troubleshooting ● Uninstall ● Media attributes ● Firmware upgrades ● HP LaserJet P4010 and P4510 Series Printer Printing System Install Notes For the location of information within chapters, see ...
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... 2-30 Configure Device - An example of the Embedded Jetdirect Menu main menu is as follows. Resets menu Diagnostics Use the Diagnostics menu to preform basic troubleshooting procedures.
... 2-30 Configure Device - An example of the Embedded Jetdirect Menu main menu is as follows. Resets menu Diagnostics Use the Diagnostics menu to preform basic troubleshooting procedures.
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... a universal print driver. Click this button to go to the HP Web site to view the printer status, create printer usage reports, reorder supplies, and troubleshoot and repair printers via HP Proactive Support. To download a current version of HP Web Jetadmin, and for your desktop. HP Easy Printer Care software allows you to download a universal print driver for the...
... a universal print driver. Click this button to go to the HP Web site to view the printer status, create printer usage reports, reorder supplies, and troubleshoot and repair printers via HP Proactive Support. To download a current version of HP Web Jetadmin, and for your desktop. HP Easy Printer Care software allows you to download a universal print driver for the...