Repeating defects, Misformed characters, Skew | HP 9000Lmfp specification

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zIf paper is heavy or rough, try using a high fuser mode so that toner fuses more completely onto the paper. At the control panel, use CONFIGURE FUSER MODE MENU in the Paper handling menu (see “Paper handling menu” on page 189).

zIf you have observed a rougher texture on one side of your paper, try printing on the non-rough side.

zMake sure that the environmental specifications for the product are being met (see “Environmental product stewardship program” on page 238).

zMake sure that paper type and quality meet HP specifications (see “Specifications” on page 178).

zMaintenance might be due. Check this by printing a copy of the supplies status page (see “Supplies status page” on page 171). If maintenance is due, order and install the printer maintenance kit. (See the introduce guide on the product CD, or go to www.hp.com/support/lj9000.)

Repeating defects

zPrint a few more pages to see if the problem corrects itself.

zIf the distance between defects is 38 mm (1.5 in) or 94 mm (3.76 in), the print cartridge might need to be replaced.

zClean the inside of the product (see the introduce guide on the product CD, or go to www.hp.com/support/lj9000) and run a manual cleaning page to clean the fuser (see “Using the product cleaning page” on page 93).

zMaintenance might be due. Check this by printing a copy of the supplies status page (see “Supplies status page” on page 171). If maintenance is due, order and install the printer maintenance kit. (See the introduce guide on the product CD, or go to www.hp.com/support/lj9000.)

Misformed characters

zPrint a few more pages to see if the problem corrects itself.

zMake sure that the environmental specifications for the product are being met (see “Environmental product stewardship program” on page 238).

zMaintenance might be due. Check this by printing a copy of the supplies status page (see “Supplies status page” on page 171). If maintenance is due, order and install the printer maintenance kit. (See the introduce guide on the product CD, or go to www.hp.com/support/lj9000.)

Page skew

zPrint a few more pages to see if the problem corrects itself.

zVerify that there are no torn pieces of paper inside the product.

Correcting output quality problems

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Contents

Hp LaserJet 9000mfp hp LaserJet 9000Lmfp Copyright and License Trademark Credits Contents Walk-up copying Digital sendingPrinting Page Product maintenance Problem solving Specifications Control panel menus Product memory and expansion Administration tasks Printer commandsRegulatory information Basics Basics Copying and sending Features and benefits of the productFeatures and benefits of the product Print cartridge Input Paper-handling optionsOutput Firmware updates Environmental featuresConnectivity Windows users HP EIO hard diskMacintosh users Windows software System Administrator ClientHelpful software for increased flexibility Macintosh software Basics Choose the right driver for your needs DriversDrivers included with the product PCL 5e Driver help Additional drivers Software for Windows To gain access to the Windows driverDocument Defaults or Properties Properties HP LaserJet Utility Macintosh Software for Macintosh computersApple LaserWriter driver, version 8.6 or later Fonts Print this topic Help systemHelp system Control panel OverviewOverview Control panel layout Control panel layout Control panel features Features/Keys Function Status bar Control panel navigationControl panel navigation Cancel button OK button Send Options Control panel default touch screenOriginal Reduce/Enlarge button Send Options Image modificationCopy To describe an original Light Indication Interpreting control panel lightsInterpreting control panel lights Digital sending Digital sending Introduction to digital sending Digital-sending basicsDigital-sending basics Sending documents Touch Send Options Sending a document to multiple recipients Changing the settingsScan Preferences Select Black and White or Color Using the auto-complete function Using the address book Using the address bookCreating a recipient list More information More information Walk-up copying Walk-up copying Basic copying instructions Copying using the default settings one-touch copyingTo make copies using the default settings Basic copying instructions Copying using user-defined settings Ordering Š Pages per sheet Select 1, 2, 4, or BookletŠ Borders Select Border or No Border Copying books Copying using the scanner glassCopying using the ADF Touch Describe Original Touch Copy Settings Creating a stored job Selecting the output bin Selecting the output bin To select an output location from the control panel Selecting an output locationTouch Advanced Reduce or enlarge Adjust the contrastAltering the image Enhance the document Sharpness Density Printing Printing Type of media Tray Duplexed Orient media like this Orienting mediaOrienting media Type of media Tray Duplexed Orient media like this Type of media Tray Duplexed Orient media like this Type of media Tray Duplexed Orient media like this Type of media Tray Duplexed Orient media like this Printing Type of media Tray Duplexed Orient media like this Š Custom Basic printing instructionsTo print Basic printing instructions Printing Printing envelopes To load envelopes in Tray Printing envelopes To change the fuser levers To print envelopes from a program Failure to follow these instructions can damage the product Printing special paperPrinting labels Printing special paper Printing transparencies Printing full-bleed paper New driver features Using features in the driverSaving product setup information Product collation To print a different first Different firstDifferent first Printing left-to-right Blank backPrinting multiple pages on one sheet of paper Blank back Manually feeding paper from Tray Printing from Tray 1 when the loaded paper is requestedCustomizing Tray 1 operation Customizing Tray 1 operation Benefits of printing by type and size of paper Printing by type and size of paperPrinting by type and size of paper To print by type and size of paper Job retention features Job retention featuresTo gain access to the job storage features For Windows To create private jobs Printing a private jobReleasing private jobs To release private jobs Deleting a private job To delete private jobs To create stored jobs Storing a print jobPrinting a stored job To print a stored job Deleting a stored job To delete a stored job To create QuickCopy jobs Creating a QuickCopying jobCreating a QuickCopying job Printing additional copies of QuickCopy jobs To print more copies of a QuickCopy job Deleting a QuickCopy job To delete a QuickCopy job To create a proof and hold job Proofing and holding a jobPrinting the remaining copies of a held job To print a proof and hold job Deleting a held job To delete a proof and hold job Printing with the optional HP Fast InfraRed FIR Receiver Setting up to print with WindowsPrinting with the optional HP Fast InfraRed FIR Receiver Printing a job using FIR To print a job Interrupting and resuming printing Interrupting and resuming printing Making booklets Making booklets Product maintenance Product maintenance Cleaning the ADF delivery system Cleaning the productCleaning the product Product maintenance To clean the top ADF glass strip To clean the ADF rollers Product maintenance Cleaning the scanner glass Do not pour or spray liquids directly onto the scanner glass Non-HP print cartridge Print cartridge authenticationManaging the print cartridge Print cartridge storage Using product software Using the product control panelChecking the toner level Print cartridge is out Print cartridge conditionsPrint cartridge is low Print cartridge conditions Using the product cleaning Shaking the print cartridge Problem solving Problem solving Clearing jams Clearing jams Jam locations Bin Clearing jams from the input tray areas To clear jams in Tray To clear jams inside the right door To clear jams in Trays 2 Problem solving 100 To clear jams in the duplex printing accessory Clearing jams from the duplex printing accessory duplexerProblem solving 101 Problem solving 102 To clear jams in the stacker or stapler/stacker Only the stacker has the wire on BinClearing jams from the output areas 103 Clearing jams 104 Clearing jams Problem solving 105 To clear jams in the multifunction finisher 106 Clearing jams 107 Clearing jams Problem solving 108 To clear jams in the left door fuser area To clear a staple jam from the stapler/stacker 109 Clearing jams 110 Clearing jams Problem solving 111 Problem solving 112 To clear a staple jam from the multifunction finisher 113 Clearing jams 114 Clearing jams Problem solving 115 Situation Solution Problem solving 116Solving repeated paper jams Understanding product messages Using the product help systemProblem solving 117 If a message persists Resolving control panel messages Problem solving 118Message Explanation or recommended action Problem solving 119 Problem solving 120 Problem solving 121 Problem solving 122 Problem solving 123 Type Size Problem solving 124 Expansion on Problem solving 125 Problem solving 126 Problem solving 127 Problem solving 128 Problem solving 129 Problem solving 130 Problem solving 131 Problem solving 132 Problem solving 133 Touch Continue Problem solving 134 Problem solving 135 Problem solving 136 Problem solving 137 Correcting output quality problems Correcting output quality problemsProblem solving 138 Image defect table Problem solving 139 Specks Problem solving 140Light print or fade Dropouts Toner smear Problem solving 141Gray background Loose toner Misformed characters Problem solving 142Repeating defects Skew Curl or wave Problem solving 143Wrinkles or creases Preventing wrinkles on envelopes Problem solving 144To prevent wrinkles on envelopes Troubleshooting checklist Detecting product problemsProblem solving 145 Problem solving 146 Determining product problemsSituation/MessageSolution Problem solving 147 Problem solving 148 Situation/Message Solution Software, computer, and product interface problems Problem solving 149 Problem solving 150 Select an alternate PPD See Selecting an alternate PPD on Problem solving 151 Problem solving 152 Problem solving 153 Problem solving 154 Macintosh computers on Problem solving 155 Properly See Configuration page on Problem solving 156 Problem solving 157 Problem solving 158 Flexibility on Problem solving 159 Configuration page on Problem solving 160 Problem solving 161 Problem solving 162 Cabling configurations Problem solving 163 To select an alternate PPD Problem solving 164Selecting an alternate PPD Renaming the product Communicating with an optional HP Jetdirect print server Problem solving 165HP Jetdirect 610N 10/100TX Print Server Problem solving 166 Checking the product configuration Checking the product configurationProblem solving 167 To print an information Problem solving 168 Menu map Configuration Problem solving 169 Problem solving 170 Problem solving 171 Supplies status Problem solving 172 Usage Problem solving 173 PCL or PS font list Problem solving 174 File directory Problem solving 175 Jetdirect Problem solving 176 Event log To print an event log Problem solving 177Printing a paper path test To print a paper path test Specifications Specifications 178 Specifications 179 Paper weight equivalence tableShaded areas indicate a standard weight for that grade Specifications 180 Printing supplies Part number Description or use HP Printing Paper Specifications 182HP LaserJet Paper HP MultiPurpose Paper HP Office Paper Specifications 183HP Office Recycled Paper Envelope margins Specifications 184Type of address Top margin Left margin Control panel menus Control panel menus 185 Control panel menus 186 Control panel menus 187 Retrieve job menuRetrieve job menu Explanation Information menuControl panel menus 188 Information menu Values Explanation Paper handling menuControl panel menus 189 Paper handling menu Control panel menus 190 Originals submenu Configure device menuConfigure device menu Control panel menus 191 Control panel menus 192 Copying submenu Control panel menus 193 Control panel menus 194 Enhancement submenu Control panel menus 195 Sending submenu Control panel menus 196 Printing submenu Control panel menus 197 Control panel menus 198 Control panel menus 199 Control panel menus 200 Control panel menus 201 Control panel menus 202 Print quality submenuPrinted on the back Control panel menus 203 Control panel menus 204 System setup submenu Control panel menus 205 Control panel menus 206 Control panel menus 207 For more information, see Managing the print cartridge on Control panel menus 208 Control panel menus 209 Submenu Control panel menus 210 Parallel input submenu Control panel menus 211 EIO submenu Control panel menus 212 Control panel menus 213 Or browsing the embedded Web server Options Values Explanation Control panel menus 214 Control panel menus 215 Resets submenu Control panel menus 216 Control panel menus 217 Product memory and expansion Product memory and expansion 218 Product memory and expansion 219 Determining memory requirementsDetermining memory requirements Installing memory Installing memorySlot label on Configuration Formatter board Description Product memory and expansion 220 To install DIMMs Product memory and expansion 221 Product memory and expansion 222 223 Installing memory Product memory and expansion Checking memory installation Checking memory installationProduct memory and expansion 224 Product memory and expansion 225 Saving resources permanent resourcesSaving resources permanent resources Product memory and expansion 226 Installing EIO cards/mass storageInstalling EIO cards/mass storage EIO Printer commands Printer commands 227 Printer commands 228 PCL 5e Understanding PCL 5e printer command syntax Escape character Printer commands 230 Combining escape sequences Selecting PCL 5e fonts Printer commands 231Selecting PCL 5e fonts Function Command Options # Common PCL 5e printer commandsPrinter commands 232 Job control commands Printer commands 233 Control commands Printer commands 234 Programming hints Language selection Printer commands 235Font selection Printer commands 236 See Information menu on Regulatory information Regulatory information 237 Regulatory information 238 Environmental product stewardship programProtecting the environment HP LaserJet product eliminates Toner consumption Regulatory information 239Product design reduces Paper use US returns Non-US returns Material restrictions Material safety dataRegulatory information 241 Sheet Spare parts Extended warrantyRegulatory information 242 Consumables Administration tasks Administration tasks 243 Administration tasks 244 Embedded Web access serverEmbedded Web access server Verifying the TCP/IP configuration Configuring and verifying an IP addressDynamic Host Configuration Protocol Dhcp TCP/IP assignment Automatic discovery Administration tasks 246 HP Web JetAdminChanging an IP address Administration tasks 247 Embedded Web server Administration tasks 248 Digital sending configuration appletLdap addressing settings Digital sending configuration applet Preferences settings Administration tasks 249 Administration tasks 250 Using Find Send GatewaysUsing your e-mail client Touch Configure Device Administration tasks 251 Using control panel menusTo change a control panel setting Using control panel menus HP Disk Management Utility Administration tasks 252HP Disk Management Utility Checking the toner level using HP Web JetAdmin HP Web JetAdmin softwareHP Jetdirect Printer Installer for Unix Software for networks Administration tasks 254 Diagnostics menuDiagnostics menu 255 SymbolsNumbers 256 Cables 257 258 259 260 261 262 HP First 263 Jams 264 265 Macintosh 266 267 268 269 270 Quality 271 Saving 272 273 274 Unix 275 276 277 278