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Chapter 5 Problem Solving

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Correcting Output Quality Problems

		Use the examples below to determine which output quality problem you are
		experiencing, then see the following tables to troubleshoot the problem.
			The examples below depict letter-size paper that has passed through the
	Note
			printer long-edge first. (If the paper has passed through the printer short-
			edge first, lines and repeating defects will run vertically rather than
			horizontally.)

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HP 8000DN, 8000N manual Correcting Output Quality Problems, Problem Solving 186

Contents

HP LaserJet 8000, 8000 N 8000 DN, and HP Mopier Printers User GuideWarranty Trademark CreditsHP Support CHOLIAN/GO HPK For Asia-Pacific countries For Australia, New Zealand, and IndiaHP Service Agreements HP direct ordering for accessories or suppliesHP Service Information For European EnglishPage Page Customer support options worldwide French EnglishDutch GermanFinnish NorwegianDanish SwedishPage Contents Advanced Printing Tasks Service and Support Index Introduction IntroductionNavigation Features Button Button Name FunctionButton Button Name Function Text Conventions Text Format Style Meaning or FunctionAdditional Features of Acrobat Reader FitOnly Thumbnails WithBookmarks BackTips for Use Overview Printer BasicsOverview Printer Features and Benefits Printer Features and BenefitsResolution Speed and ThroughputLanguage and Fonts Paper Handling Options InputOutput Environmental Features ConnectivityHP LaserJet 8000 printer ConfigurationsPrinter Information HP LaserJet 8000 N printerHP LaserJet 8000 DN printer HP MopierPrinter Parts and Locations Printer Basics Accessories and Supplies Accessories and SuppliesSuggested Accessories Optional Hard Disk Windows UsersMacintosh Users Description or Use Order Number Ordering InformationOrdering Information PaperChapter Printer Basics Ordering Information Printer Stands Printer StandPrinting SuppliesMass StorageCable AccessoriesMemory, Fonts, Font Dimm InterfaceMaintenance AccessoryPrinter Basics Ordering Information Description or Use Order Number Description or Use Order Number Control Panel Layout Control Panel LayoutConfiguration Control Panel LightsLight Indication Control Panel Keys Control Panel KeysKey Function Chapter Printer Basics Control Panel Keys Control Panel Menus To change a control panel setting To print a control panel menu mapSolid Amber LEDs Status InterpretationSolid Green Flashing AmberPrinter Basics LED Status Interpretation OffHP Toolbox Printer SoftwareDrivers HP FontSmartChapter Printer Basics Printer Basics Printer Drivers WindowsMacintosh Drivers Included with the Printer PCL 5eAdditional Drivers Software for Windows Installing Windows Printing Software CD For Windows 95 and Windows NTFor Windows Installing Network Software Installing Macintosh Printing Software Document Defualts or Access the Windows Printer DriverChoose Properties PropertiesChoose the Right Printer Driver for Your Needs Printer Driver Help HP ToolBox HP FontSmart HP JetSend Communications Technology Software for Macintosh Computers PostScript Printer Description Files PPDsHP LaserJet Utility Fonts HP Web JetAdmin Software for NetworksHP JetAdmin Software HP LaserJet Resource Manager Printing Tasks Printing TasksSelecting the Input Tray Loading TraySelecting the Input Tray Printing Tasks Paper loading differs by size Select Printing Tasks Printing Tasks Printing Tasks Printing Tasks Loading the Optional 2000-sheet Input Tray Tray On next Printing Tasks Press down on all four corners of the paper Selecting the Output Bin Selecting the Output BinTransparencies Printing to the Standard Output Bin Adjusting the Paper Stop Printing to the Left Output Bin Mailbox Printing to a MailboxModes CollatorStacking How to Configure the Operating ModesPrinting Tasks Modes Bidirectional EnvironmentMailbox Mode Job Separation, Collator, and Stacking Modes Bin TabletopSelecting a Mailbox through the Software Selecting Mailboxes from the Control PanelUsing the Stapler Using the StaplerLoading Staple Cartridges Printing Tasks Stapling Documents Selecting the Stapler through the SoftwarePrinting Tasks 100 Selecting the Stapler from the Control Panel Printing Tasks 101Printing Tasks 102 Guidelines for Printing Both Sides of Paper Printing Tasks 103Paper Orientation for Printing Both Sides of Paper Printing Tasks 104Tray Printing Tasks 105 All other traysLayout Options for Printing Both Sides of Paper Printing Tasks 106Printing Tasks 107 Printing EnvelopesFeeding Envelopes Automatically Optional Envelope Feeder Printing EnvelopesPrinting Tasks 108 Inserting the Envelope Feeder Printing Tasks 109Loading Envelopes into the Envelope Feeder Printing Tasks 110Printing Envelopes from Tray Printing Tasks 111Loading Envelopes in Tray Printing Tasks 112Printing Envelopes from Your Software Application Printing Tasks 113Printing Tasks 114 Printing Special PaperPrinting Letterhead or Preprinted Paper Printing Special PaperPrinting Labels Printing Tasks 115Printing Tasks 116 Printing Transparencies Printing Tasks 117Custom-size Paper in Tray Printing Tasks 118Paper Size Printing Tasks 119 Printing Bleeds Printing Tasks 120Printing Cards, Custom-size and Heavy Paper Printing Tasks 121Setting Custom Paper Sizes Guidelines for Printing Custom-size PaperPrinting Tasks 122 Printing Tasks 123 Customizing Tray 1 Operation onAdvanced Printing Tasks Advanced Printing Tasks 124Printer Collation Using Features in the Printer DriverUsing Features in the Printer Driver Advanced Printing Tasks 125Saving Printer Setup Information New Printer Driver FeaturesAdvanced Printing Tasks 126 Printing with a Watermark Advanced Printing Tasks 127Select Use different paper for first Different FirstAdvanced Printing Tasks 128 Different FirstAdvanced Printing Tasks 129 Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper Advanced Printing Tasks 130Advanced Printing Tasks 131 Customizing Tray 1 OperationTray 1 Mode=First Customizing Tray 1 OperationTray 1 Mode=Cassette Advanced Printing Tasks 132Manually Feeding Paper from Tray Advanced Printing Tasks 133Advanced Printing Tasks 134 Printing by Type and Size of PaperBenefits of Printing by Type and Size of Paper To print by type and size of paper, do the followingAdvanced Printing Tasks 135 Printer Maintenance Printer Maintenance 136HP Policy on Non-HP Toner Cartridges Printer Maintenance 137Managing the Toner Cartridge Toner Cartridge StoragePrinter Maintenance 138 Toner Cartridge Life ExpectancyContinue Printing When Toner is Low Printer Maintenance 139Redistributing the Toner Printer Maintenance 140 Cleaning the Printer Printer Maintenance 141Cleaning the Printer Printer Maintenance 142 Using the Printer Cleaning Printer Maintenance 143Problem Solving 144 SeeProblem Solving 145 SeeProblem Solving 146 Clearing Paper JamsClearing Paper Jams Problem Solving 147 Paper jams can occur at the following locationsProblem Solving 148 Clearing Jams from the Input Tray AreasClearing Tray Problem Solving 149 Clearing the Right DoorProblem Solving 150 Clearing Trays 2Problem Solving 151 Clearing the Optional 2 x 500-sheet Input TraysProblem Solving 152 Clearing Paper Jams Problem Solving 153 Clearing the Optional 2000-sheet Input Tray TrayProblem Solving 154 Clearing Paper Jams Problem Solving 155 Clearing the Optional Envelope FeederProblem Solving 156 Clearing Paper Jams Clearing Jams from the Optional Duplex Printing Accessory Problem Solving 157Problem Solving 158 Clearing Paper Jams Problem Solving 159 Clearing Jams from the Top Cover AreaProblem Solving 160 Clearing Jams from the Output AreasClearing the Standard Output Bin Problem Solving 161 Clearing the Left Door Fuser AreaProblem Solving 162 Clearing the Optional Multibin MailboxesProblem Solving 163 Clearing Paper Jams Problem Solving 164 Clearing Jams from the StaplerProblem Solving 165 Problem Solving 166 Situation SolutionSolving Repeated Paper Jams Chapter 167If a message persists Problem Solving 168Understanding Printer Messages Understanding Printer MessagesProblem Solving 169 Printer Messages Message Explanation or Recommended ActionProblem Solving 170 Printer Messages Problem Solving 171 Printer Messages Problem Solving 172 Printer Messages Problem Solving 173 Printer Messages Problem Solving 174 Printer Messages Problem Solving 175 Printer Messages Problem Solving 176 Printer Messages Problem Solving 177 Printer Messages Problem Solving 178 Printer Messages Problem Solving 179 Printer Messages Problem Solving 180 Printer Messages Problem Solving 181 Printer Messages Problem Solving 182 Printer Messages Problem Solving 183 Printer Messages Problem Solving 184 Printer Messages Problem Solving 185 Printer Messages Correcting Output Quality Problems Problem Solving 186Correcting Output Quality Problems Problem Solving 187 Troubleshooting Checklist Problem Solving 188Determining Printer Problems Check to see if SolutionProblem Solving 190 Blank or Garbled Control Panel Display Printer Cannot Print ConfigurationSoftware, Computer, and Printer Interface Problems Problem Solving 191Print Job Does Not Print Problem Solving 192 Print Job Does Not Print Problem Solving 193 Print Job Does Not Print Print Speed is Too SlowProblem Solving 194 Print Speed is Too Slow Printing is Incomplete or IncorrectProblem Solving 195 Printing is Incomplete or Incorrect Problem Solving 196 Printing is Incomplete or Incorrect Determining Printer Problems 48 for information about how your software works with Problem Solving 199 Problems with Tray See Clearing Trays 2 and 3 or Clearing the Optional Situation Solution Determining Printer Problems Situation Solution Determining Printer Problems Determining Printer Problems Determining Printer Problems Determining Printer Problems Determining Printer Problems Determining Printer Problems Cabling Configurations Problem Solving 210Problems with the Optional Envelope Feeder Printer Hard Disk Problem Solving 213 Printer Hard Disk PS TroubleshootingProblem Solving 214 PS Troubleshooting Problem Solving 215 PS Troubleshooting Computer, Network, or I/O Port ProblemsProblem Solving 216 Computer, Network, or I/O Port Problems Problem Solving 217 Macintosh Problem Solving Problem Solving 218 Macintosh Problem Solving Problem Solving 219 Selecting an alternate PPDClick Select PPD Problem Solving 220 Renaming the PrinterProblem Solving 221 HP JetDirect 600N 10/100Base-TX Print ServerProblem Solving 222 Problem Solving 223 Jumper P1 Jumper P2 Jumper P3 Enabled 100 Half-duplexOperation AutonegotiationProblem Solving 225 Problem Solving 226 Checking the Printer’s Configuration Problem Solving 227Checking the Printer’s Configuration Problem Solving 228 Problem Solving 229 Problem Solving 230 Problem Solving 231 Menu MapProblem Solving 232 PCL or PS Font ListProblem Solving 233 Problem Solving 234 File DirectoryProblem Solving 235 Event LogService and Support Service and Support 236Hewlett-Packard limited warranty statement Service and Support 237Hewlett-Packard limited warranty statement Service and Support 238 Service During and After the Warranty Period Service and Support 239Limited Warranty for Toner Cartridge Life Service and Support 241 License Grant Service and Support 242HP Software License Terms OwnershipCopies and Adaptations Service and Support 243No Disassembly or Decryption TransferExport Requirements Service and Support 244Termination Government Restricted RightsWorldwide Sales and Service Offices 245Canada 246Far East Region 247Germany 248Korea 249New Zealand 250Spain 251Turkey 252Specifications Appendix a Specifications 253Paper Specifications Appendix a Specifications 254Paper Specifications Appendix a Specifications 255 Appendix a Specifications 256 Tray or Bin Capacity Paper WeightSupported Sizes of Paper for Input and Output Appendix a Specifications 257 Appendix a Specifications 258 Appendix a Specifications 259 Supported Types of PaperGuidelines for Using Paper Appendix a Specifications 260Symptom Problem with Paper Solution Appendix a Specifications 261 Use good quality paperPaper Weight Equivalence Table Appendix a Specifications 262Paper Weight Equivalence Appendix a Specifications 263 Paper Weight Equivalence Appendix a Specifications 264 Paper Weight Equivalence Label Construction Appendix a Specifications 265Labels For best results, use Tray 1 and the Left Output BinAppendix a Specifications 266 TransparenciesEnvelope Construction Appendix a Specifications 267Envelopes For best results, use the Left Output BinAppendix a Specifications 268 Appendix a Specifications 269 Envelopes with Double-Side-SeamsEnvelopes with Adhesive Strips or Flaps Envelope Storage Appendix a Specifications 270Envelope Margins Type of Address Top Margin Left MarginAppendix a Specifications 271 Card Stock and Heavy PaperFor best results, use the Standard Output Bin Appendix a Specifications 272 Card Stock ConstructionCard Stock Guidelines Appendix a Specifications Printer SpecificationsPhysical Dimensions 273 Printer SpecificationsAppendix a Specifications 274 Printer Weight without toner cartridge 275Environmental Specifications Appendix a Specifications 276Minimum Recommended Circuit Capacity Operating Printingb Power Save Appendix a Specifications 277Power Requirements Acceptable Line Voltage Acoustic Emissions Per ISO 9296aAppendix a Specifications 278 General Specifications Control Panel Menus Appendix B Control Panel Menus 279Appendix B Control Panel Menus 280 Explanation Information MenuAppendix B Control Panel Menus 281 Information MenuAppendix B Control Panel Menus 282 Values Explanation Paper Handling MenuAppendix B Control Panel Menus 283 Paper Handling MenuAppendix B Control Panel Menus 284 Appendix B Control Panel Menus 285 Appendix B Control Panel Menus 286 Print Quality Menu Appendix B Control Panel Menus 287Print Quality Menu Appendix B Control Panel Menus 288 Appendix B Control Panel Menus 289 Printing Menu Appendix B Control Panel Menus 290Printing Menu Appendix B Control Panel Menus 291 Appendix B Control Panel Menus 292 Appendix B Control Panel Menus 293 Appendix B Control Panel Menus 294 Configuration Menu Configuration MenuAppendix B Control Panel Menus 295 Appendix B Control Panel Menus 296 Appendix B Control Panel Menus 297 Appendix B Control Panel Menus 298 Appendix B Control Panel Menus 299 Appendix B Control Panel Menus 300 Appendix B Control Panel Menus 301 Menu Appendix B Control Panel Menus 302Menu Appendix B Control Panel Menus 303 Appendix B Control Panel Menus 304 EIO Menu 8000 N/8000 DN Appendix B Control Panel Menus 305EIO Menu 8000 N/8000 DN Appendix B Control Panel Menus 306 Appendix B Control Panel Menus 307 Appendix B Control Panel Menus 308 Resets MenuResets Menu ItemExplanationAppendix B Control Panel Menus 309 Printer Memory Expansion Appendix C Printer Memory and Expansion 310Appendix C Printer Memory and Expansion 311 Installing Memory Installing MemoryAppendix C Printer Memory and Expansion 312 Appendix C Printer Memory and Expansion 313 314 Installing Memory Appendix C Printer Memory and ExpansionChecking Memory Installation Checking Memory InstallationAppendix C Printer Memory and Expansion 315 Resource Saving Adjusting Memory SettingsAdjusting Memory Settings Appendix C Printer Memory and Expansion 316Appendix C Printer Memory and Expansion 317 To change the I/O Buffer setting BufferingAppendix C Printer Memory and Expansion 318 Decreasing Page Processing Time Appendix C Printer Memory and Expansion 319Installing EIO Cards/Mass Storage Installing EIO Cards/Mass StorageAppendix C Printer Memory and Expansion 320 Printer Commands Appendix D Printer Commands 321Appendix D Printer Commands 322 HP-GL/2Understanding PCL Printer Command Syntax Understanding PCL Printer Command SyntaxAppendix D Printer Commands 323 Escape characterAppendix D Printer Commands 324 Combining Escape SequencesAppendix D Printer Commands 325 Entering Escape CharactersDOS Software Application Entry What Appears Appendix D Printer Commands 326 Selecting PCL FontsSelecting PCL Fonts Function Command Options # Common PCL Printer CommandsAppendix D Printer Commands 327 Job Control CommandsAppendix D Printer Commands 328 Control CommandsAppendix D Printer Commands 329 Appendix D Printer Commands 330 Appendix D Printer Commands 331 Cursor PositioningAppendix D Printer Commands 332 Programming HintsLanguage Selection Appendix D Printer Commands 333 Font SelectionAppendix D Printer Commands 334 Multibin Mailbox Commands Appendix D Printer Commands 335Multibin Mailbox Commands Appendix D Printer Commands 336 Parameter Functional Range DefaultParameters Appendix D Printer Commands 337 @PJL JOB Password =Appendix D Printer Commands 338 Appendix D Printer Commands 339 Regulatory Information Appendix E Regulatory Information 340FCC Regulations Appendix E Regulatory Information 341FCC Regulations Environmental Product Stewardship Protecting the EnvironmentPrinter design eliminates Toner Appendix E Regulatory Information 343Printer design reduces ConsumptionAppendix E Regulatory Information 344 Design of the printer facilitates the recyclingAppendix E Regulatory Information 345 HP Cartridge Recycling Program informationAppendix E Regulatory Information 346 Material Safety Data SheetMaterial Safety Data Sheet To ensure printer longevity, HP provides the followingPlastics Environmental ConformityAppendix E Regulatory Information 347 Environmental ConformityAppendix E Regulatory Information 348 AcousticsDeclaration of Conformity Appendix E Regulatory Information 350 Supplementary InformationAppendix E Regulatory Information 351 For Compliance Information ONLY, contactAppendix E Regulatory Information 352 Safety Statements Safety StatementsLaser Safety Statement Canadian DOC RegulationsVcci Statement Japan Korean EMI statement Appendix E Regulatory Information 354Laser Statement for Finland Appendix E Regulatory Information 355Appendix E Regulatory Information 356 Varo357 Bin358 See DIMMs359 360 361 362