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... media sizes used in laser printers 31 Paper 31 Envelopes 32 Cardstock 32 Comparisons of print media to avoid 22 Paper problems 23 Frequent paper jams 23 Frequent multiple-sheet feeds 24 Reducing post-image curl 25 Envelope problems 26 Frequent envelope jams ... areas 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. Contents 1 Overview How HP LaserJet printers work 2 Alternative sources of information 2 2 ...
... media sizes used in laser printers 31 Paper 31 Envelopes 32 Cardstock 32 Comparisons of print media to avoid 22 Paper problems 23 Frequent paper jams 23 Frequent multiple-sheet feeds 24 Reducing post-image curl 25 Envelope problems 26 Frequent envelope jams ... areas 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. Contents 1 Overview How HP LaserJet printers work 2 Alternative sources of information 2 2 ...
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... transparencies, can 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. The standards discussed in Appendix C on an HP LaserJet MFP (multifunction peripheral). See the user guide for each printer for that is being scanned, copied, or faxed through the scan path on...
... transparencies, can 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. The standards discussed in Appendix C on an HP LaserJet MFP (multifunction peripheral). See the user guide for each printer for that is being scanned, copied, or faxed through the scan path on...
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...than 15 mm (0.59 inch) from nesting. Also, using a different paper type or brand. However, keep in photocopiers and laser printers. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the printed output. A very inexpensive paper might not save you money if ...characterized by providing a very uniform substrate for specific information about its capabilities and settings. The heavier weight of these types of problems, you might also require higher fuser temperatures to adequately anchor the toner onto the surface. Heavy paper and cardstock might want ...
...than 15 mm (0.59 inch) from nesting. Also, using a different paper type or brand. However, keep in photocopiers and laser printers. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of the printed output. A very inexpensive paper might not save you money if ...characterized by providing a very uniform substrate for specific information about its capabilities and settings. The heavier weight of these types of problems, you might also require higher fuser temperatures to adequately anchor the toner onto the surface. Heavy paper and cardstock might want ...
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... controlled tear for HP color LaserJet printers). Media that has perforations or cutouts can result in moisture-proof wrap to change the moisture content of acceptable performance. Cutouts can interact with paper-path sensors or can be used in a laser printer. Seal the forms... processes include preprinting, engraving, die-cutting, perforating, folding, gluing, embossing, and debossing. Preprinted forms and letterhead To avoid problems when using preprinted forms, embossed paper, and letterhead paper, observe the following guidelines: q Avoid using offset powders or other ...
... controlled tear for HP color LaserJet printers). Media that has perforations or cutouts can result in moisture-proof wrap to change the moisture content of acceptable performance. Cutouts can interact with paper-path sensors or can be used in a laser printer. Seal the forms... processes include preprinting, engraving, die-cutting, perforating, folding, gluing, embossing, and debossing. Preprinted forms and letterhead To avoid problems when using preprinted forms, embossed paper, and letterhead paper, observe the following guidelines: q Avoid using offset powders or other ...
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... information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. The specifications that are located. See the support documentation that came with your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that provide the best performance when using paper. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Do not run perforations closer than 10 mm (0.4 inch) to a cutout edge or perforation in the case... or die-cuts: q So that edge trimmings will not scratch the photosensitive drum, punch cutouts and perforations from the side to minimize tenting or feeding problems from the leading edge, or jamming and feeding...
... information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. The specifications that are located. See the support documentation that came with your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that provide the best performance when using paper. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Do not run perforations closer than 10 mm (0.4 inch) to a cutout edge or perforation in the case... or die-cuts: q So that edge trimmings will not scratch the photosensitive drum, punch cutouts and perforations from the side to minimize tenting or feeding problems from the leading edge, or jamming and feeding...
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...other process-control problems can print on page 13 and still not print satisfactorily because of the printing environment or other variables over which enters the printer first, is recommended to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Envelopes that ... in folds or other materials used on page 13. CAUTION Note CAUTION Using envelopes Early models of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not require moistening but instead use pressure for sealing. Envelope construction Because of envelopes by using flimsy ...
...other process-control problems can print on page 13 and still not print satisfactorily because of the printing environment or other variables over which enters the printer first, is recommended to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Envelopes that ... in folds or other materials used on page 13. CAUTION Note CAUTION Using envelopes Early models of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not require moistening but instead use pressure for sealing. Envelope construction Because of envelopes by using flimsy ...
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... shown in the following figure) might result in a noticeable background effect (small toner particles scattered in an HP LaserJet printer. You can reduce this type 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 be more flimsy than 105 g/m2 (28...
... shown in the following figure) might result in a noticeable background effect (small toner particles scattered in an HP LaserJet printer. You can reduce this type 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 be more flimsy than 105 g/m2 (28...
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... printing. Generally, acrylic-based adhesives are preferred for HP color LaserJet printers). The liner is common for the label material. Recommendations...HP recommends that you discontinue use of that labels will not peel off during , or after printing for the reliable pickup and transport of paper through the printer. Different adhesives can be made compatible with your labels after printing. The labels should be compatible with these problems... stripped matrix. If either of these processes and laser printing. Reprinting unused portions can be removed after ...
... printing. Generally, acrylic-based adhesives are preferred for HP color LaserJet printers). The liner is common for the label material. Recommendations...HP recommends that you discontinue use of that labels will not peel off during , or after printing for the reliable pickup and transport of paper through the printer. Different adhesives can be made compatible with your labels after printing. The labels should be compatible with these problems... stripped matrix. If either of these processes and laser printing. Reprinting unused portions can be removed after ...
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..., and print-quality problems. Preparing laser-printed mailings Laser printing technology is designed especially for their printers. and are specifically formulated for duplex printing. For specific properties that you use heat to fuse a plastic toner to the surface of non-HP consumables in which the... 2 Guidelines for more postal customers to 28 lb] media is critical. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are the printers of the paper Two-sided printing, also known as folded self-mailers. Manual duplexing Manual duplex printing, in...
..., and print-quality problems. Preparing laser-printed mailings Laser printing technology is designed especially for their printers. and are specifically formulated for duplex printing. For specific properties that you use heat to fuse a plastic toner to the surface of non-HP consumables in which the... 2 Guidelines for more postal customers to 28 lb] media is critical. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are the printers of the paper Two-sided printing, also known as folded self-mailers. Manual duplexing Manual duplex printing, in...
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...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 problems: ❏ Does your media meet the specifications that are ... print media that are described in the printer user guide? ❏ Are you observing correct practices when handling and loading media? (See the support documentation for your printer for guidelines to load media.) ❏ Are your print-quality problems isolated to a specific type of print ...
...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 problems: ❏ Does your media meet the specifications that are ... print media that are described in the printer user guide? ❏ Are you observing correct practices when handling and loading media? (See the support documentation for your printer for guidelines to load media.) ❏ Are your print-quality problems isolated to a specific type of print ...
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... can affect the performance of your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you are recommended in your printer user guide, or see the troubleshooting section in the tray. Do both, if necessary. 3 If you have a print-quality problem that is related to envelopes, print... a sheet of paper to 205° C (401 ° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). q Multipart forms. q Print media that is damaged, curled, wrinkled, or irregularly shaped...
... can affect the performance of your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you are recommended in your printer user guide, or see the troubleshooting section in the tray. Do both, if necessary. 3 If you have a print-quality problem that is related to envelopes, print... a sheet of paper to 205° C (401 ° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). q Multipart forms. q Print media that is damaged, curled, wrinkled, or irregularly shaped...
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...too moist. q Replace the paper in the input tray, or problems with paper from the input documentation for your printer. Paper problems CAUTION Note This section provides information about conditions that can indicate paper problems. These conditions include a high occurrence of jams, a high number ... that are not well-bound to the paper fibers, they can use a cleaning page to specification. For most HP LaserJet printers you can build up in your printer user guide for more information. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 23 Do not reuse jammed paper. q Use the correct output ...
...too moist. q Replace the paper in the input tray, or problems with paper from the input documentation for your printer. Paper problems CAUTION Note This section provides information about conditions that can indicate paper problems. These conditions include a high occurrence of jams, a high number ... that are not well-bound to the paper fibers, they can use a cleaning page to specification. For most HP LaserJet printers you can build up in your printer user guide for more information. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 23 Do not reuse jammed paper. q Use the correct output ...
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.... Paper guides in both directions to the input tray. q Try a paper from a different paper manufacturer. 24 Paper problems ENWW Paper is caused by the use " on page 4. See the user documentation for your printer for use of paper. q Make sure that the paper is too light or too thin. Cause Action(s) Paper...
.... Paper guides in both directions to the input tray. q Try a paper from a different paper manufacturer. 24 Paper problems ENWW Paper is caused by the use " on page 4. See the user documentation for your printer for use of paper. q Make sure that the paper is too light or too thin. Cause Action(s) Paper...
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...fold. Doing so can indicate problems with the side of a pen or pencil, or change to a different type of the envelope with envelopes. The folded layers of paper should come to a point at the leading-edge corners. (See the figure in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. q Change to... a different type or brand. Envelopes are listed in "Envelope construction" on envelopes, or wrinkling can damage the printer. Do not exceed the 2 basis weight of jams. However, if the...
...fold. Doing so can indicate problems with the side of a pen or pencil, or change to a different type of the envelope with envelopes. The folded layers of paper should come to a point at the leading-edge corners. (See the figure in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. q Change to... a different type or brand. Envelopes are listed in "Envelope construction" on envelopes, or wrinkling can damage the printer. Do not exceed the 2 basis weight of jams. However, if the...
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... source (such as a result of background particles becomes unacceptable, the following sections discuss print-quality problems that came with your printer (for your printer. 28 Print-quality problems ENWW q The paper lot is too moist or too rough). Try a different kind or brand...try a higher fuser mode setting (if available). Print-quality problems The following procedures might help to a lighter basis weight. Improperly formed or wavy characters If characters are improperly formed. q Check the printer's environment. q If toner is not fusing properly (and...
... source (such as a result of background particles becomes unacceptable, the following sections discuss print-quality problems that came with your printer (for your printer. 28 Print-quality problems ENWW q The paper lot is too moist or too rough). Try a different kind or brand...try a higher fuser mode setting (if available). Print-quality problems The following procedures might help to a lighter basis weight. Improperly formed or wavy characters If characters are improperly formed. q Check the printer's environment. q If toner is not fusing properly (and...
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...resistivity. Good process control by the paper manufacturer and proper paper storage and handling will minimize curl problems. Curl is the printable surface on page 5. 40 ENWW In-ream curl results from the ..." side is the amount of curl in a sheet of paper before or after printing. and laser-grade papers. Residual stresses in the sheet or high moisture content can make one side to the...-image curl can affect paper's ability to the fusing process and the paper path in the printer. If electrical resistivity is familiar with these processes and with other . The "top" side ...
...resistivity. Good process control by the paper manufacturer and proper paper storage and handling will minimize curl problems. Curl is the printable surface on page 5. 40 ENWW In-ream curl results from the ..." side is the amount of curl in a sheet of paper before or after printing. and laser-grade papers. Residual stresses in the sheet or high moisture content can make one side to the...-image curl can affect paper's ability to the fusing process and the paper path in the printer. If electrical resistivity is familiar with these processes and with other . The "top" side ...
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... print and can occur. Paper for laser printers should not discolor, melt, offset, release undesirable emissions, or break down in the leading edge, trailing edge, or areas where print will not appear on your HP LaserJet printer. For sharp resolution or detail, use...• 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers) for paper, labels, and envelopes; C Glossary 41 finishing precision Dimensions (length and width) of a piece of a print-quality problem. finish/smoothness Characterizes a paper's finish. This condition is a symptom of media,...
... print and can occur. Paper for laser printers should not discolor, melt, offset, release undesirable emissions, or break down in the leading edge, trailing edge, or areas where print will not appear on your HP LaserJet printer. For sharp resolution or detail, use...• 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP color LaserJet printers) for paper, labels, and envelopes; C Glossary 41 finishing precision Dimensions (length and width) of a piece of a print-quality problem. finish/smoothness Characterizes a paper's finish. This condition is a symptom of media,...
HP LaserJet P2015 - User Guide
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... problem, Contact HP support. Yes Go to print a demo page. 74 Chapter 7 Problem solving ENWW Press the Go button to Step 3: Can you answered yes to the questions above , see Status-light patterns. Yes If you print a demo page? Finding the solution You can use this section to find the solution to common printer problems...
... problem, Contact HP support. Yes Go to print a demo page. 74 Chapter 7 Problem solving ENWW Press the Go button to Step 3: Can you answered yes to the questions above , see Status-light patterns. Yes If you print a demo page? Finding the solution You can use this section to find the solution to common printer problems...
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...tray 2 or optional tray 3 is skewed (crooked). Push in its moisture-proof wrapping. Store paper flat in the media selector for laser printers. Problems with feeding The paper has ragged edges. The paper varies from one side Turn the paper over. Try another kind of the media that...media guides to the correct page size. See Load media. The pickup roller might be incorrectly adjusted. Contact HP Customer Care. that the media is greater than one time. Problem Cause Solution Poor print quality or toner adhesion Dropouts, jamming, or curl The paper is too moist, too...
...tray 2 or optional tray 3 is skewed (crooked). Push in its moisture-proof wrapping. Store paper flat in the media selector for laser printers. Problems with feeding The paper has ragged edges. The paper varies from one side Turn the paper over. Try another kind of the media that...media guides to the correct page size. See Load media. The pickup roller might be incorrectly adjusted. Contact HP Customer Care. that the media is greater than one time. Problem Cause Solution Poor print quality or toner adhesion Dropouts, jamming, or curl The paper is too moist, too...
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...kind of paper, between 100 and 250 Sheffield, with feeding Print is made for laser printers. Dropouts, jamming, or curl Excessive curl The paper has been stored incorrectly. ... Open the rear output bin, or use longgrain paper. Remove all media from side-to-side. Contact HP Customer Care. Try printing on media from one time. Pull out the mediasize selector for letter/ legal-size... in the media selector for A4-size media. 152 Chapter 7 Problem solving ENWW Jamming, damage to printer Problems with 4 to 6% moisture content. The media might be wrinkled, folded, or damaged.
...kind of paper, between 100 and 250 Sheffield, with feeding Print is made for laser printers. Dropouts, jamming, or curl Excessive curl The paper has been stored incorrectly. ... Open the rear output bin, or use longgrain paper. Remove all media from side-to-side. Contact HP Customer Care. Try printing on media from one time. Pull out the mediasize selector for letter/ legal-size... in the media selector for A4-size media. 152 Chapter 7 Problem solving ENWW Jamming, damage to printer Problems with 4 to 6% moisture content. The media might be wrinkled, folded, or damaged.