Printer BasicsPrinter Basics

Easy fixes and other things Easy fixes and other things

to look for.to look for.

Image FormationImage Formation

Developing the imageDeveloping the image

Transferring the imageTransferring the image

Fixing the imageFixing the image

Cleaning upCleaning up

Image ProblemsImage Problems

http://HP image problems http://HP image problems link link

Vertical linesVertical linesmost likely a bad toner cartridgemost likely a bad toner cartridge

Repeating defectRepeating defectToner cartridge or fuserToner cartridge or fuser

Paper jamsPaper jams

Worn feed separation rollersWorn feed separation rollers Paper not stored properly, bent cornersPaper not stored properly, bent corners Obstruction in the paper pathObstruction in the paper path Worn parts in the paper traysWorn parts in the paper trays Paper tray settings wrongPaper tray settings wrong Improper paper or tray settings in the Improper paper or tray settings in the

menumenu Bad fuserBad fuser

MaintenanceMaintenance

Perform printer maintenance messagePerform printer maintenance message Keep cleanKeep clean Spilled toner, wash with cold waterSpilled toner, wash with cold water

Configuration PageConfiguration Page

JetDirect PageJetDirect Page

Network PrintersNetwork Printers

When setting up a network printer use thisWhen setting up a network printer use this

naming conventionnaming convention

10.XX.7. (numbers between 11 and 50)10.XX.7. (numbers between 11 and 50)

XX is your building numberXX is your building number

Write this number down, on the printer or in Write this number down, on the printer or in a foldera folder

HP Embedded Web Server HP Embedded Web Server

Other ways of setting the IP Other ways of setting the IP addressaddress

Use HP Jet Direct software, Use HP Jet Direct software, Download HP Jet Direct SoftwareDownload HP Jet Direct Software

Manually set using the menu on the printerManually set using the menu on the printer

Typical HP control panelTypical HP control panel

Helpful linksHelpful links

http://www.partsurfer.hp.com/http://www.partsurfer.hp.com/ http://www.printerworks.com/http://www.printerworks.com/ http://thenew.hp.com/http://thenew.hp.com/ http://www.fixyourownprinter.com/http://www.fixyourownprinter.com/ http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/

printerrepair/printerrepair/ http://www.partsnow.com/http://www.partsnow.com/