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HP 2100 manual Image Defect Examples

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Image Defect Examples

The examples below depict letter-size paper that has passed through the printer short-edge first. The following pages list the typical cause and solution for each of these examples.

Light Print or		Toner Specks
Fade

Dropouts

Vertical Lines

Gray

Background

Toner Smear

Loose Toner

Vertical Repetitive

Defects

Misformed

Characters

Page Skew

Curl or Wave	Wrinkles or
	Creases

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HP 2100 manual Image Defect Examples

Contents

S e r J e t Page User Guide Trademark Credits WarrantyCopyright Hewlett-Packard Company HP Support Online Services for 24-hour Accessories or supplies HP Support AssistantObtaining software Utilities, drivers,HP Support HP Service Information HP Service AgreementsGerman NorwegianDanish FinnishCustomer Support Worldwide Contents Printer Tips and Maintenance ViiiService and Support Index Printer Basics Getting to Know the PrinterPrinter Features Excellent Print QualityAutomatic Language Printer Software Windows Installation For software installationRegister your printer with HP Software for WindowsPrinter Drivers HP LaserJet Configuration Utility HP FontSmartHP-UX Infrared Devices How the JetSend Communications Technology WorksNetworked Devices Macintosh Installation HP LaserJet Utility Software For Macintosh ComputersPostScript Printer Description Files PPDs DOS Remote Control Panel DOS InstallationUsing the Remote Control Panel Do not have a CD-ROM drive Software Installation TipsHow do I access printer features? What other software is available to me? How do I remove the printing software?Button Usage Job CancelControl Panel Light Patterns Control Panel Light MessagesStartup ReadyManual Feed with Pause ProcessingData Paper Out Paper Out requested trayAccessory Error Continuable ErrorService Error Printing with the Infrared Port Wireless Printing IR Status Light IR PortPrinting Instructions Interface Ports Accessories and Ordering Information Accessories Option Description or Use Part NumberCable and Interface Accessories Supplementary Documentation Printer Basics Printing Tasks OverviewPreparing for Printing Purchasing Paper and Other MediaMedia Input Options Tray 1 Media SizesTray 2 and Optional Tray 3 Paper Sizes Loading Media into Tray Reloading Media into Tray 2 or Optional Tray Changing Paper Size in Tray 2 or Optional Tray Page Printing Tasks Printing on EnvelopesPage Printing on Labels Print-side up, topPrinting on Transparencies Printing on Custom-Sized Media or Cardstock Printing on Both Sides of Media Manual Duplexing Long and Short Edge Manual Duplexing Printing on Special Media Letterhead or Preprinted Forms OrientationCanceling a Print Job Job Cancel TipsAccessing the Printer Driver Software TasksUsing the Printer Driver Help Creating and Using Watermarks Watermarks Printer Driver ProcedureWindows 3.1/9x To use an existing watermark To create or edit a watermarkWindows NT To use an existing watermark Windows NT 4.0 PS To use an existing watermark Windows 9x PS To use an existing watermarkMacintosh LaserWriter 8.4 and higher Up Printing Printer Driver Procedure Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper N-up PrintingWindows 3.1/9x Windows NTMacintosh LaserWriterLaserWriter 8.4 HigherSetting a Custom Paper Size Custom Paper Size Printer Driver ProcedureMacintosh LaserWriter 8.5 and higher Creating and Using Quick Sets Quick Sets Printer Driver ProcedureUsing Quick Sets Windows 3.1/9x Creating Quick SetsIf you are running the printer driver from the server, you Using EconoMode EconoMode Printer Driver ProcedureMacintosh LaserWriter 8.4 and higher Choosing Print Quality Settings Printer Driver Procedure Choosing Print Quality SettingsResolution Options Choosing Print Quality Settings Printer Driver Procedure Using Reduce/Enlarge Options Reduce/Enlarge Printer Driver ProcedureWindows 9x PS To reduce or enlarge your document To fit your document to letter- or A4-size paperWindows NT 4.0 PS To reduce or enlarge your document Windows NT 4.0 PS Selecting Paper Source Printer Driver ProcedureSelecting a Paper Source Using REt REt Printer Driver ProcedureFrom the Device Options tab, select the desired Restoring Default Printer Driver Settings Restoring Defaults Printer Driver ProcedurePrinting on Different Paper for the First Paper size for all pages of the print job must be the same Windows Tray Locking Printer Utility ProcedureTray Locking Printer Tips and Maintenance Managing the UltraPrecise Toner Cartridge HP Policy on Non-HP Toner CartridgesToner Cartridge Storage Toner Cartridge Life ExpectancyRedistributing the Toner Page Cleaning the Printer Using the Printer Cleaning ProcessesEngine Cleaning Toner Cartridge CleaningStarting the Cleaning Process Internal Cleaning Procedure Printer Tips and Maintenance Problem Solving Troubleshooting Checklist Troubleshooting ChecklistUsing the proper printer driver and port Troubleshooting General Printing Problems Add paper to Tray 1 and press and release the Go button Not configured for the printer Toner cartridge is missing or not installed correctly Configuration Cleaning ProcessPrinting Special Pages DemoClearing Paper Jams Paper Jam Toner Cartridge Area Page Paper Jam Tray 2 or Optional Tray 3 Paper Feed Area Paper Jam Output Areas Paper Jam Removing Torn Pieces of Paper Solving Print Quality Problems Print Quality ChecklistImage Defect Examples Dropouts Light Print or FadeToner Specks Vertical Lines Gray BackgroundToner Smear Loose TonerVertical Repetitive Defects Misformed CharactersSkew Curl or WaveWrinkles or Creases HintInfrared Printing Problems Infrared Printing Problems Symptom Possible Cause SolutionOne of the IR ports may cause Troubleshooting Error Messages Continuable Error Service Error Secondary Light Patterns Printer off and back on again Problem Solving Problem Solving Problem Solving Network Problems Common Windows Problems Common Windows Problems Symptom Possible Cause SolutionCommon Windows Problems Symptom Possible Cause Solution Common Macintosh Problems Macintosh Problems Symptom Possible Cause Solution Printing ErrorsMacintosh Problems Symptom Possible Cause Solution Selecting an Alternate PPD Renaming the PrinterSpecific Errors Troubleshooting PS ErrorsPS Errors Symptom Possible Cause Solution PS Errors Symptom Possible Cause Solution Problem Solving Availability HP Express ExchangeGuidelines for Repacking the Printer Service Information Form WHO is Returning the EQUIPMENT?HP Maintenance Agreements On-Site Service AgreementsPriority On-Site Service Next-Day On-Site ServiceHewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement Service and Support Limited Warranty for Toner Cartridge Life Worldwide Sales and Service Offices ColombiaGermany Czech RepublicDenmark Far East RegionJapan Netherlands Korea New ZealandNorway Latin American HeadquartersSingaporeThailand SpainSweden SwitzerlandService and Support HP LaserJet Optional Tray Printer SpecificationsHP LaserJet 2100 with Printing WAd 6.2 belsAFCC Regulations Environmental Product Stewardship Program Protecting the EnvironmentThis HP LaserJet printer eliminates This HP LaserJet printer design reducesPaper PlasticsHP Toner Cartridges Material Safety Data Sheet Regulatory Statements Declaration of ConformityCanadian DOC Regulations Laser Safety StatementLED Safety Laserturvallisuus Luokan 1 Laserlaite Klass 1 Laser Apparat Varo Media Specifications Tray Dimensionsa Weight Capacityb Supported Sizes of PaperTray 2 or Tray Dimensionsa Weight Capacityb JISGuidelines for Using Paper Symptom Problem with Paper SolutionPaper Specifications Category SpecificationsPrinting and Paper Storage Environment Envelopes Minimum MaximumEnvelopes with Double Side Seams Envelopes with Adhesive Strips or FlapsType of Address Top Margin Left Margin Envelope MarginsEnvelope Storage Labels Label ConstructionTransparencies Appendix B Media Specifications Printer Memory and Expansion Printer Memory Installing Memory Page Checking Memory Installation Installing an HP JetDirect EIO Card Printer Commands Understanding PCL Printer Command Syntax PJLEscape character DOS Software Application Entry What Appears Combining Escape SequencesEntering Escape Characters Common PCL Printer Commands Function Options # Selecting PCL Fonts?&l #O Common PCL Printer Commands Function Command Options # ?&l #LLanguage Selection Primary Stroke Wt Appendix D Printer Commands Index PCL Index Index Page C4170-90901