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... 42 Canceling a print job 44 Understanding print quality settings 45 Using EconoMode (Saves toner 46 4 Maintenance Using HP print cartridges 48 HP policy on non-HP print cartridges 48 Storing print cartridges 49 Print cartridge life expectancy 50 Saving toner 51 Redistributing toner 52 Changing the print cartridge 53 Cleaning the printer 55 Cleaning the print...
... 42 Canceling a print job 44 Understanding print quality settings 45 Using EconoMode (Saves toner 46 4 Maintenance Using HP print cartridges 48 HP policy on non-HP print cartridges 48 Storing print cartridges 49 Print cartridge life expectancy 50 Saving toner 51 Redistributing toner 52 Changing the print cartridge 53 Cleaning the printer 55 Cleaning the print...
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...78 Renaming the Printer (hp LaserJet 1300 series only 78 Troubleshooting PostScript (PS) errors 79 Paper handling problems 80 Printed page is different than what appeared on screen 82 Printer software problems 84 Improving print quality 85 Light print or faded 85 Toner specks 85 Dropouts 85 ...Vertical lines 85 Gray background 86 Toner smear 86 Loose toner 86 Vertical repetitive defects 86 Misformed characters 87 Page skew 87 Curl or wave 87 Wrinkles...
...78 Renaming the Printer (hp LaserJet 1300 series only 78 Troubleshooting PostScript (PS) errors 79 Paper handling problems 80 Printed page is different than what appeared on screen 82 Printer software problems 84 Improving print quality 85 Light print or faded 85 Toner specks 85 Dropouts 85 ...Vertical lines 85 Gray background 86 Toner smear 86 Loose toner 86 Vertical repetitive defects 86 Misformed characters 87 Page skew 87 Curl or wave 87 Wrinkles...
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...protect your new product. Once printed, all you have to save toner. ● Print multiple pages on different media than 10 seconds. Save time ● Fast printing at up to the appropriate language for the HP LaserJet 1300 series printer. ● No waiting. Create professional ...and staple the pages. ● Print the first page on a single sheet of your documents. ● Print booklets. The HP LaserJet 1150 and HP LaserJet 1300 series printers provide the following benefits. Printer features Congratulations on the purchase of paper (N-up printing). Print with excellent ...
...protect your new product. Once printed, all you have to save toner. ● Print multiple pages on different media than 10 seconds. Save time ● Fast printing at up to the appropriate language for the HP LaserJet 1300 series printer. ● No waiting. Create professional ...and staple the pages. ● Print the first page on a single sheet of your documents. ● Print booklets. The HP LaserJet 1150 and HP LaserJet 1300 series printers provide the following benefits. Printer features Congratulations on the purchase of paper (N-up printing). Print with excellent ...
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3 Printing tasks This chapter provides information on the following topics: ● Manual feed ● Printing watermarks ● Printing multiple pages on a single sheet of paper (N-up printing) ● Printing on both sides of the paper (manual duplexing) ● Printing booklets ● Canceling a print job ● Understanding print quality settings ● Using EconoMode (Saves toner) ENWW Printing tasks 35
3 Printing tasks This chapter provides information on the following topics: ● Manual feed ● Printing watermarks ● Printing multiple pages on a single sheet of paper (N-up printing) ● Printing on both sides of the paper (manual duplexing) ● Printing booklets ● Canceling a print job ● Understanding print quality settings ● Using EconoMode (Saves toner) ENWW Printing tasks 35
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...the Windows system tray. You can also use , access the properties through the Start menu in the application you are using less toner. This setting is on this option independently of jobs you are printing. You can change the print quality settings for all drivers ...or operating systems. See the printer properties (driver) online Help for information about availability of features for the HP LaserJet 1300 series printer. It provides the best print quality. ● EconoMode (Saves Print Cartridges): Text is available for that the graphics...
...the Windows system tray. You can also use , access the properties through the Start menu in the application you are using less toner. This setting is on this option independently of jobs you are printing. You can change the print quality settings for all drivers ...or operating systems. See the printer properties (driver) online Help for information about availability of features for the HP LaserJet 1300 series printer. It provides the best print quality. ● EconoMode (Saves Print Cartridges): Text is available for that the graphics...
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...) for instructions. 2 On the Paper/Quality tab or the Finishing tab (the Paper Type/Quality tab for that driver. EconoMode uses substantially less toner than normal printing. Not all printer features are available from all future jobs. 46 Chapter 3 ENWW See Printer properties (driver) for instructions on ...See the printer properties (driver) online Help for information about availability of your print cartridge is by using EconoMode. Using EconoMode (Saves toner) Note Note An excellent way to extend the life of features for some Mac drivers), select the EconoMode checkbox.
...) for instructions. 2 On the Paper/Quality tab or the Finishing tab (the Paper Type/Quality tab for that driver. EconoMode uses substantially less toner than normal printing. Not all printer features are available from all future jobs. 46 Chapter 3 ENWW See Printer properties (driver) for instructions on ...See the printer properties (driver) online Help for information about availability of your print cartridge is by using EconoMode. Using EconoMode (Saves toner) Note Note An excellent way to extend the life of features for some Mac drivers), select the EconoMode checkbox.
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4 Maintenance This chapter provides information on the following topics: ● Using HP print cartridges ● Storing print cartridges ● Print cartridge life expectancy ● Saving toner ● Redistributing toner ● Changing the print cartridge ● Cleaning the printer ENWW Maintenance 47
4 Maintenance This chapter provides information on the following topics: ● Using HP print cartridges ● Storing print cartridges ● Print cartridge life expectancy ● Saving toner ● Redistributing toner ● Changing the print cartridge ● Cleaning the printer ENWW Maintenance 47
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Print cartridge life expectancy The life of the print cartridge depends on the amount of toner that you set the print density to 3 and turn EconoMode off. (These are the default settings.) 50 Chapter 4 ENWW When printing text at 5 percent coverage, the print cartridge lasts for the following average amounts: ● HP LaserJet 1150 printer: 2,500 pages ● HP LaserJet 1300 series printer: 2,500 pages (a replacement cartridge that lasts for 4,000 pages is also available) This life expectancy assumes that your print jobs require.
Print cartridge life expectancy The life of the print cartridge depends on the amount of toner that you set the print density to 3 and turn EconoMode off. (These are the default settings.) 50 Chapter 4 ENWW When printing text at 5 percent coverage, the print cartridge lasts for the following average amounts: ● HP LaserJet 1150 printer: 2,500 pages ● HP LaserJet 1300 series printer: 2,500 pages (a replacement cartridge that lasts for 4,000 pages is also available) This life expectancy assumes that your print jobs require.
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See Using EconoMode (Saves toner) for more information. ENWW Saving toner 51 Saving toner While in EconoMode, the printer uses less toner on each page. Selecting this option will extend the life of the print cartridge and reduce your cost per page, but it will reduce print quality.
See Using EconoMode (Saves toner) for more information. ENWW Saving toner 51 Saving toner While in EconoMode, the printer uses less toner on each page. Selecting this option will extend the life of the print cartridge and reduce your cost per page, but it will reduce print quality.
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Cover it off with a sheet of paper. 2 To redistribute the toner, gently shake the print cartridge from the printer. If the print is low, faded or... the clothing in cold water. You will feel some resistance when you might be able to light. Hot water sets toner into the fabric. 3 Reinsert the print cartridge into the printer, and close the print cartridge door. Opening the print... cartridge to finish the current print job before replacing the print cartridge. CAUTION If toner gets on the printed page. You might be able to temporarily improve print quality by redistributing the...
Cover it off with a sheet of paper. 2 To redistribute the toner, gently shake the print cartridge from the printer. If the print is low, faded or... the clothing in cold water. You will feel some resistance when you might be able to light. Hot water sets toner into the fabric. 3 Reinsert the print cartridge into the printer, and close the print cartridge door. Opening the print... cartridge to finish the current print job before replacing the print cartridge. CAUTION If toner gets on the printed page. You might be able to temporarily improve print quality by redistributing the...
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... packaging, and gently shake it loose. ENWW Changing the print cartridge 53 CAUTION To prevent damage, do not expose the print cartridge to distribute the toner evenly inside the print cartridge box. Changing the print cartridge Note You will feel some resistance when you open the print cartridge door.
... packaging, and gently shake it loose. ENWW Changing the print cartridge 53 CAUTION To prevent damage, do not expose the print cartridge to distribute the toner evenly inside the print cartridge box. Changing the print cartridge Note You will feel some resistance when you open the print cartridge door.
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Hot water sets toner into the fabric. 54 Chapter 4 ENWW Close the print cartridge door. CAUTION If toner gets on your clothing, wipe it off with a dry cloth and wash the clothing in position. 4 Pull the tab until all the tape is in cold water. Put the tab in the print cartridge box to return for recycling. 5 Insert the print cartridge in the printer, making sure that the print cartridge is removed from the cartridge.
Hot water sets toner into the fabric. 54 Chapter 4 ENWW Close the print cartridge door. CAUTION If toner gets on your clothing, wipe it off with a dry cloth and wash the clothing in position. 4 Pull the tab until all the tape is in cold water. Put the tab in the print cartridge box to return for recycling. 5 Insert the print cartridge in the printer, making sure that the print cartridge is removed from the cartridge.
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..., wipe any residue from the media path area and the print cartridge cavity. Cleaning the printer CAUTION WARNING! During the printing process, paper, toner, and dust particles can accumulate inside the printer. However, cleaning this buildup can improve the quality of the printer with a clean, damp cloth... when necessary. Over time, this area can cause print quality problems, such as toner specks or smearing. Before cleaning the printer, turn the printer off by unplugging the power cord, and wait for the printer to cool. 1...
..., wipe any residue from the media path area and the print cartridge cavity. Cleaning the printer CAUTION WARNING! During the printing process, paper, toner, and dust particles can accumulate inside the printer. However, cleaning this buildup can improve the quality of the printer with a clean, damp cloth... when necessary. Over time, this area can cause print quality problems, such as toner specks or smearing. Before cleaning the printer, turn the printer off by unplugging the power cord, and wait for the printer to cool. 1...
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... page will stop periodically during the cleaning process. or 70 to 24 lb. See Using the hp toolbox for instructions. You might need to repeat the cleaning process several times to remove dust and toner from the media path. Do not use a sheet of the following methods: • Access the... HP toolbox. Select the cleaning page. Note Note For best results use bond or rough paper. Or •...
... page will stop periodically during the cleaning process. or 70 to 24 lb. See Using the hp toolbox for instructions. You might need to repeat the cleaning process several times to remove dust and toner from the media path. Do not use a sheet of the following methods: • Access the... HP toolbox. Select the cleaning page. Note Note For best results use bond or rough paper. Or •...
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... resolve print quality problems, how to interpret the control panel lights, and how to resolve other information pages that are available for the HP LaserJet 1300 series printer only. Troubleshooting tab The Troubleshooting tab provides links to find recycling information. ● Print Info pages. View detailed... supplies status such as a paper jam or an empty tray. This page will indicate printer conditions such as the percent of toner remaining in the print cartridge and the number of pages printed with the printer, click the Refresh button to update the device status. ...
... resolve print quality problems, how to interpret the control panel lights, and how to resolve other information pages that are available for the HP LaserJet 1300 series printer only. Troubleshooting tab The Troubleshooting tab provides links to find recycling information. ● Print Info pages. View detailed... supplies status such as a paper jam or an empty tray. This page will indicate printer conditions such as the percent of toner remaining in the print cartridge and the number of pages printed with the printer, click the Refresh button to update the device status. ...
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...● Reduce the complexity of your document (for example, reduce the number of the printer is up to 18 pages per minute for the HP LaserJet 1150 printer and up to fuse improperly if using heavy media. ● Add printer memory. Media handling problems (continued) Problem Solution Print... of multiple graphics). ● In the printer driver, set the media type to plain paper. • This may cause toner to 20 pages per minute for the HP LaserJet 1300 series printer. Your print job might be very complex. Use normal media. Return to Finding the solution. See Installing...
...● Reduce the complexity of your document (for example, reduce the number of the printer is up to 18 pages per minute for the HP LaserJet 1150 printer and up to fuse improperly if using heavy media. ● Add printer memory. Media handling problems (continued) Problem Solution Print... of multiple graphics). ● In the printer driver, set the media type to plain paper. • This may cause toner to 20 pages per minute for the HP LaserJet 1300 series printer. Your print job might be very complex. Use normal media. Return to Finding the solution. See Installing...
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... meet Hewlett-Packard's media specifications (for instructions. If these steps do not correct the problem, contact an HP-authorized dealer or service representative. Try printing with new media. ENWW Improving print quality 85 See Redistributing toner for more information. ● The printer might be defective. Try a different type or brand of media...
... meet Hewlett-Packard's media specifications (for instructions. If these steps do not correct the problem, contact an HP-authorized dealer or service representative. Try printing with new media. ENWW Improving print quality 85 See Redistributing toner for more information. ● The printer might be defective. Try a different type or brand of media...
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... background shading. ● Install a new HP print cartridge. If the defects occur on them. See Using the hp toolbox. ● Change the media to a lighter basis weight. Loose toner ● If toner smears appear on the page, install a new HP print cartridge. Wipe the media guides with... a dry, lint-free cloth. See Changing the print cartridge for instructions. Gray background Toner smear ● Make sure that the ...
... background shading. ● Install a new HP print cartridge. If the defects occur on them. See Using the hp toolbox. ● Change the media to a lighter basis weight. Loose toner ● If toner smears appear on the page, install a new HP print cartridge. Wipe the media guides with... a dry, lint-free cloth. See Changing the print cartridge for instructions. Gray background Toner smear ● Make sure that the ...
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Return to Finding the solution. 88 Chapter 6 ENWW See Printer media specifications for more information. ● Turn over the stack of toner scatter is normal for more information. Toner scatter outline ● If large amounts of toner have scattered around the characters, the media might be resisting the toner. (A small amount of media in the tray. ● Use media designed for laser printers. See Printer media specifications for laser printing.) Try a different media type.
Return to Finding the solution. 88 Chapter 6 ENWW See Printer media specifications for more information. ● Turn over the stack of toner scatter is normal for more information. Toner scatter outline ● If large amounts of toner have scattered around the characters, the media might be resisting the toner. (A small amount of media in the tray. ● Use media designed for laser printers. See Printer media specifications for laser printing.) Try a different media type.
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...the causes include the following: ● The input trays are notified of new media. There might be loose toner in the software and the printer control panel lights. This toner clears up after a media jam. Typical media jam locations Note ● Print cartridge area: See Removing a... jammed page for more information. See Loading media into the input trays for more information. ● The media does not meet HP specifications. See Printer ...
...the causes include the following: ● The input trays are notified of new media. There might be loose toner in the software and the printer control panel lights. This toner clears up after a media jam. Typical media jam locations Note ● Print cartridge area: See Removing a... jammed page for more information. See Loading media into the input trays for more information. ● The media does not meet HP specifications. See Printer ...