HP 5100 Support Question
HP 5100 Support Question
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Question posted by hkar1982 on July 1st, 2011
Printing Quality Problem
while printing self test page from printer or computer my pages comes in lots of bubbles print.in middle of the page.so pls let me know what is the problem.is it a problem of scanning unit or something else.
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HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide - Page 5
... 26 Frequent envelope jams 26 Gray 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
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1 Overview
How HP LaserJet printers work 2 Alternative sources of information 2
2 Guidelines for using media
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HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide - Page 13
.... In addition, do not print closer than diffused. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of problems, you might not save you money if it frequently causes multiple-sheet feeds or jams, or if it has the qualities and performance you are available in photocopiers and laser printers. However, no standards exist...
HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide - Page 23
... cause jams, misfeeds, and print-quality problems.
Preparing laser-printed mailings
Laser printing technology is recommended.)
Duplexing on adhesive labels, envelopes, or overhead transparencies can be mailed in -home businesses. Many aftermarket toners do not comply with the manufacturer's original specifications. Note CAUTION
Printing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105...
HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide - Page 27
... and loading media? (See the
support documentation for your printer for using the printing procedures that has been stored improperly or is not in which the print media is causing print-quality problems:
❏ Does your print-quality problems isolated to a specific type of media? ❏ Did you using media" on page 19. • temperature • humidity • cleanliness
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HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide - Page 28
... a printer problem.
q Print media that are recommended in your printer user guide, or see "Envelope construction" on page 11 for more information.
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q Envelopes that have a print-quality problem that is good, re-examine your envelope and see the troubleshooting section in the tray. q Multipart forms.
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HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide - Page 34
... moist or too rough).
Background toner particles
If the amount of the page. Dropouts
If faded-out areas or character voids (partial print) occur randomly on the page: q The moisture content of the paper might not meet the specifications for your printer.
28 Print-quality problems
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amount of paper. For...
HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide - Page 46
... curl after printing. Paper with laser printing.
and laser-grade papers.
felt side versus wire side Some methods of manufacturing paper result in a sheet of paper after printing. The "bottom" side is typically measured by a machine in the printer. Good process control by the paper manufacturer and proper paper storage and handling will minimize curl problems.
Curl...
HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide - Page 47
...on page 33. It is possible to print satisfactorily on paper that is . finishing precision Dimensions (length and width) of a piece of the paper machine.
Print media...fusing compatibility Compatibility of print media used to the fuser's temperature of a print-quality problem. and
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HP PCL/PJL reference - PCL 5 Comparison Guide Addendum - Page 21
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HP LaserJet 5100 Series - User Guide - Page 6
... Optional Duplexer 80 Solving Repeated Paper Jams 82 Understanding Printer Messages 83 Correcting Output Quality Problems 92 Determining Printer Problems 94 Troubleshooting Flowchart 94 Troubleshooting Flowchart for Macintosh Users 100 Linux Problem Solving 103 Checking the Printer's Configuration 104 Menu Map 104 Configuration Page 105 PCL or PS Font List 107
A Specifications
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HP LaserJet 5100 Series - User Guide - Page 13
... and can print on paper sizes up to A3 and 11 x 17 (279 x 432 mm). It is a 22 pages per minute (ppm) laser printer that comes standard with a 100-sheet multi-purpose Tray 1, a 250-sheet Tray 2, and 16 MB of the HP LaserJet 5100 series printer! The illustrations in three configurations, as described below. HP LaserJet 5100 printer
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HP LaserJet 5100 Series - User Guide - Page 80
... the print cartridge). As much as possible, keep the printer free from dust and debris.
• Clean the outside of the Transfer Roller-Do Not Touch!
72 Chapter 3: Printer Maintenance
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To maintain print quality, follow the cleaning procedure (on the following page) every time the print cartridge is changed, or whenever print quality problems occur...
HP LaserJet 5100 Series - User Guide - Page 83
... and solve the output quality problem. Other messages require an action, such as INITIALIZING.
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Problem Solving
Overview
This chapter will help you to troubleshoot and solve printer problems.
Clear paper jams:
Occasionally, paper can jam during printing. Some messages tell the printer's current status, such as...
HP LaserJet 5100 Series - User Guide - Page 86
... it off with print quality. Caution
To prevent damage to the print cartridge, do not expose it might have fallen into fabric.)
4 Close the paper access plates, replace the print cartridge, and close the top cover. If a paper jam message persists, there is still paper in another location (page 76).
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HP LaserJet 5100 Series - User Guide - Page 90
... Tray 1, try feeding fewer sheets of the paper being printed. Do not fan the stack. • If you are printing from a different orientation (page 44). • Check the quality of paper or fewer
envelopes at a time. • If you are printing with the printer.)
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HP LaserJet 5100 Series - User Guide - Page 96
... in use a high-quality cable (page 8). (Some non-HP parallel cables might be stuck or broken. For best results, use an HP driver that can fit in
the printer control panel, set PAGE PROTECT=ON, print the job, and then return PAGE PROTECT=AUTO. (For more information, see page B-13.) Do not leave PAGE PROTECT=ON; Open and...
HP LaserJet 5100 Series - User Guide - Page 186
... default settings B-20 resuming printing 13 REt setting B-6 roller, transfer 72 rotated paper, printing 44
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HP Web Jetadmin 22, 58
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Service Manual - Page 223
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Service Manual - Page 303
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