HP LaserJet M1005 mfp, LaserJet 1005mfp service manual

HP LaserJet M1005 MFP

Service Manual

HP LaserJet M1005 MFP

Service Manual

Copyright and License

© 2006 Copyright Hewlett-Packard

Development Company, L.P.

Reproduction, adaptation, or translation without prior written permission is prohibited, except as allowed under the copyright laws.

The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice.

The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.

Part number CB376-90929

Edition 1, 8/2006

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Table of contents

1 Device information
Quick access to device information ......................................................................................................	2
Model and serial number label .............................................................................................................	3
Features at a glance .............................................................................................................................	4
Walkaround ..........................................................................................................................................	5
General guidelines ...............................................................................................................................	6
Choosing paper and other media .........................................................................................................	6
HP media .............................................................................................................................	6
Media to avoid .....................................................................................................................	6
Media that can damage the device ......................................................................................	7
Guidelines for using media ...................................................................................................................	8
Paper ...................................................................................................................................	8
Colored paper ......................................................................................................................	9
Custom-size media ..............................................................................................................	9
Labels ..................................................................................................................................	9
Label construction ...............................................................................................	9
Transparencies ....................................................................................................................	9
Envelopes ..........................................................................................................................	10
Envelope construction .......................................................................................	10
Envelopes with double-side seams ...................................................................	10
Envelopes with adhesive strips or flaps ............................................................	11
Envelope storage ..............................................................................................	11
Card stock and heavy media .............................................................................................	11
Card stock construction .....................................................................................	11
Card stock guidelines ........................................................................................	11
Letterhead and preprinted forms .......................................................................................	12
Supported media weights and sizes ...................................................................................................	13
Printing and storage environment ......................................................................................................	14
2 Installation
What is in the box ...............................................................................................................................	16
Site requirements ...............................................................................................................................	17
Physical specifications .......................................................................................................	17
Space requirements ...........................................................................................................	17
Loading media ....................................................................................................................................	18
Loading documents to copy or scan ..................................................................................	18
Loading input trays ............................................................................................................	18
Main input tray (tray 1) ......................................................................................	18
Priority input tray ...............................................................................................	19

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Connect power ...................................................................................................................................	20
Minimum system requirements ..........................................................................................................	21
Supported operating systems .............................................................................................................	21
Software installation ...........................................................................................................................	22
Printer driver .......................................................................................................................................	23
Printer-driver Help ..............................................................................................................	23
Changing printer-driver settings .........................................................................................	24
Software for Windows ........................................................................................................................	25
HP LaserJet Scan software ...............................................................................................	25
Installing Windows device software ...................................................................................	25
Uninstalling Windows device software ...............................................................................	25
Uninstalling Macintosh device software .............................................................................	25
3 Managing the device
Control panel ......................................................................................................................................	28
Information pages ...............................................................................................................................	29
Managing supplies .............................................................................................................................	30
Checking supplies status ...................................................................................................	30
Storing supplies .................................................................................................................	30
Replacing and recycling supplies ......................................................................................	30
HP policy on non-HP supplies ...........................................................................................	30
HP fraud hotline .................................................................................................................	31
Supplies ..............................................................................................................................................	32
Cable and interface accessories ........................................................................................................	32
User-replaceable parts .......................................................................................................................	32
Paper and other print media ...............................................................................................................	32
4 Maintenance
Cleaning the device ............................................................................................................................	36
To clean the exterior ..........................................................................................................	36
To clean the scanner glass ................................................................................................	36
To clean the lid backing .....................................................................................................	36
To clean the paper path .....................................................................................................	37
Print cartridge .....................................................................................................................................	38
Approximate print-cartridge replacement intervals ............................................................	38
Managing the print cartridge ..............................................................................................	38
Print-cartridge life expectancy ...........................................................................	38
Print-cartridge storage .......................................................................................	38
HP policy on non-HP print cartridges ................................................................	38
HP fraud hotline ................................................................................................	38
Replacing supplies and parts .............................................................................................................	40
Supply replacement guidelines ..........................................................................................	40
Changing the print cartridge ..............................................................................................	40
5 Theory of Operation
Basic functions ...................................................................................................................................	44
Basic sequence of operation ..............................................................................................................	45
Formatter system ...............................................................................................................................	46
Central processing unit ......................................................................................................	46

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Standard boot process .......................................................................................................	46
Device startup messages ..................................................................................	46
RAM ...................................................................................................................................	47
Universal serial bus (USB) interface ..................................................................................	47
Control panel .....................................................................................................................	47
EconoMode ........................................................................................................................	47
Device functions .................................................................................................................................	48
Engine control system (engine control unit and power-supply assembly) .........................	48
Device engine control system ...........................................................................	49
Device laser/scanner unit .................................................................................	49
Power system on the power-supply assembly ..................................................	49
Image-formation system ....................................................................................................	51
The seven image-formation processes ............................................................	52
Print cartridge ....................................................................................................................	53
Device paper-feed system .................................................................................................	53
Jam detection in the device ...............................................................................................	54
Conditions of jam detection ...............................................................................	54
HP LaserJet M1005 MFP unique components ...................................................................................	56
Scanner functions and operation .......................................................................................	56
Scanner functions ............................................................................................	56
Scanner operation .............................................................................................	57
6 Removal and replacement
Removal and replacement strategy ....................................................................................................	60
Admonitions .......................................................................................................................	60
Required tools ....................................................................................................................	60
Before performing service ..................................................................................................	61
After performing service .....................................................................................................	61
Parts removal order ...........................................................................................................	61
Flatbed lid ..........................................................................................................................	63
Control-panel overlay .........................................................................................................	64
Control panel .....................................................................................................................	65
Scanner assembly .............................................................................................................	67
Device separation pad .......................................................................................................	73
Print cartridge ....................................................................................................................	74
Device pickup roller ...........................................................................................................	75
Media input tray .................................................................................................................	78
Transfer roller ....................................................................................................................	80
Device side covers .............................................................................................................	82
Print-cartridge door ............................................................................................................	85
Rear cover and fuser cover ...............................................................................................	86
Front cover .........................................................................................................................	88
Installing the scanner cushions ..........................................................................................	90
Power supply .....................................................................................................................	91
Formatter ...........................................................................................................................	94
Scanner support frame .....................................................................................................	95
Engine controller unit .........................................................................................................	98
Laser/scanner assembly ..................................................................................................	102
Main motor .......................................................................................................................	103
Fuser ................................................................................................................................	105

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Paper-pickup assembly ...................................................................................................	107
7 Troubleshooting
Basic troubleshooting .......................................................................................................................	110
Control-panel messages ..................................................................................................................	113
Alert and warning messages ..........................................................................................	113
Critical error messages ...................................................................................................	113
Event-log codes ...............................................................................................................	115
Solving image-quality problems .......................................................................................................	116
Checking the print cartridge ............................................................................................	116
To redistribute the toner in the print cartridge .................................................	116
Solving print image-quality problems ...............................................................................	116
Print image-quality problems ...........................................................................	116
Solving scanning (copying) image-quality problems ........................................................................	124
Scanning (copying) image-quality problems ....................................................................	124
Repetitive image defect ruler ............................................................................................................	130
Solving paper-feed problems ...........................................................................................................	131
Jams occur in the device .................................................................................................	131
To clear a jam .................................................................................................	131
Solving print paper-feed problems ...................................................................................	132
Print paper-feed problems ...............................................................................	133
Functional checks .............................................................................................................................	135
Half self-test functional check .........................................................................................	135
To perform a half self-test check .....................................................................	135
To perform other checks .................................................................................	135
Drum rotation functional check ........................................................................................	136
High-voltage contacts check ............................................................................................	137
To check the print-cartridge contacts ..............................................................	137
To check the high-voltage connector pins .......................................................	138
Firmware update using a flash executable file .................................................................................	139
Troubleshooting tools .......................................................................................................................	140
Printing a configuration report, demonstration page, or menu structure ..........................	140
Service-mode functions ....................................................................................................................	141
Secondary service menu .................................................................................................	141
To gain access to the secondary service menu ..............................................	141
Adjusting the country/region code parameters ................................................................	142
To change the country/region from one location to another ............................	142
To set the language and location if none is set ...............................................	142
NVRAM init ......................................................................................................................	142
To perform NVRAM init ...................................................................................	143
System settings for localized products ............................................................................	143
Main wiring .......................................................................................................................................	146
Component locations ........................................................................................................................	148
8 Parts and diagrams
Ordering parts and supplies .............................................................................................................	152
Parts that wear ................................................................................................................	152
Parts ................................................................................................................................	152
World-wide customer support ..........................................................................................	152
Accessories ......................................................................................................................................	153

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Common hardware ..........................................................................................................	153
How to use the parts lists and diagrams ..........................................................................	154
Scanner assembly ............................................................................................................................	156
Formatter ..........................................................................................................................................	158
Whole unit replacement part ............................................................................................................	160
Alphabetical parts list .......................................................................................................................	176
Numerical parts list ...........................................................................................................................	180
Appendix A Device specifications
Physical specifications .....................................................................................................................	186
Electrical specifications ....................................................................................................................	186
Power consumption ..........................................................................................................................	186
Environmental specifications ............................................................................................................	186
Acoustic emissions ...........................................................................................................................	187
Appendix B Product warranty
Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement .................................................................................	190
Availability of support and service ....................................................................................................	191
HP maintenance agreements ...........................................................................................................	192
Next-Day Onsite Service .................................................................................................	192
Appendix C Regulatory information
FCC compliance ...............................................................................................................................	194
Declaration of conformity .................................................................................................................	195
Country-/region-specific safety statements ......................................................................................	196
Laser safety statement ....................................................................................................	196
Canadian DOC statement ................................................................................................	196
Korean EMI statement .....................................................................................................	196
Finnish laser statement ....................................................................................................	197
Index .................................................................................................................................................................	199

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List of tables

Table 1-1	Device guides .....................................................................................................................................	2
Table 1-2	Features .............................................................................................................................................	4
Table 1-3	Priority input tray specifications ........................................................................................................	13
Table 1-4	Tray 1 specifications ........................................................................................................................	13
Table 2-1	Physical dimensions for the HP LaserJet M1005 MFP ....................................................................	17
Table 5-1	HP LaserJet M1005 MFP .................................................................................................................	45
Table 5-2	Device startup messages .................................................................................................................	46
Table 5-3	Dc power distribution ........................................................................................................................	49
Table 7-1	Event-log codes .............................................................................................................................	115
Table 7-2	System settings ..............................................................................................................................	143
Table 8-1	Technical support websites and related documentation ................................................................	152
Table 8-2	Accessories ....................................................................................................................................	153
Table 8-3	Common fasteners ........................................................................................................................	153
Table 8-4	Scanner assembly ..........................................................................................................................	157
Table 8-5	Formatter ........................................................................................................................................	159
Table 8-6	Whole unit replacement part ..........................................................................................................	161
Table 8-7	Pickupand deliverytray assemblies ............................................................................................	163
Table 8-8	External covers ..............................................................................................................................	165
Table 8-9	Internal components (1 of 3) ..........................................................................................................	167
Table 8-10	Internal components (2 of 3) ........................................................................................................	169
Table 8-11	Internal components (3 of 3) ........................................................................................................	171
Table 8-12	Paper-pickup assembly ................................................................................................................	173
Table 8-13	Fuser (fixing assy) assembly ........................................................................................................	175
Table 8-14	Alphabetical parts list ...................................................................................................................	176
Table 8-15	Numerical parts list .......................................................................................................................	180
Table A-1	Physical specifications ...................................................................................................................	186
Table A-2	Electrical specifications ..................................................................................................................	186
Table A-3	Power consumption (average, in watts), ...................................................................................... 186
Table A-4	Environmental specifications ........................................................................................................	186
Table A-5	Acoustic emissions , ...................................................................................................................... 187

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List of figures

Figure 1-1 Model and serial number label ..........................................................................................................		3
Figure 1-2	Front view .........................................................................................................................................	5
Figure 1-3	Back view ..........................................................................................................................................	5
Figure 2-1 What is in the shipping box .............................................................................................................		16
Figure 2-2	Space requirements ........................................................................................................................	17
Figure 2-3 Loading documents to copy or scan ...............................................................................................		18
Figure 2-4 Loading the main input tray (tray 1) (1 of 2) ....................................................................................		18
Figure 2-5 Loading the main input tray (tray 1) (2 of 2) ....................................................................................		19
Figure 2-6 Loading the priority input tray (1 of 2) .............................................................................................		19
Figure 2-7 Loading the priority input tray (2 of 2) .............................................................................................		19
Figure 2-8	Connect power ................................................................................................................................	20
Figure 3-1	Control panel ...................................................................................................................................	28
Figure 4-1 Cleaning the scanner glass ............................................................................................................		36
Figure 4-2 Cleaning the lid backing ..................................................................................................................		37
Figure 4-3 Changing the print cartridge (1 of 5) ...............................................................................................		40
Figure 4-4 Changing the print cartridge (2 of 5) ...............................................................................................		40
Figure 4-5 Changing the print cartridge (3 of 5) ...............................................................................................		41
Figure 4-6 Changing the print cartridge (4 of 5) ...............................................................................................		41
Figure 4-7 Changing the print cartridge (5 of 5) ...............................................................................................		41
Figure 5-1	Device configuration .......................................................................................................................	44
Figure 5-2 Device functional block diagram .....................................................................................................		48
Figure 5-3 High-voltage power supply circuit ...................................................................................................		51
Figure 5-4 Image-formation block diagram .....................................................................................................		52
Figure 5-5 Device paper path ..........................................................................................................................		54
Figure 5-6 HP LaserJet M1005 MFP optical system (1 of 2) ...........................................................................		56
Figure 5-7 HP LaserJet M1005 MFP optical system (2 of 2) ...........................................................................		57
Figure 6-1 Parts removal order for the HP LaserJet M1005 MFP ....................................................................		62
Figure 6-2 Remove the flatbed lid (1 of 2) ........................................................................................................		63
Figure 6-3 Remove the control-panel overlay ..................................................................................................		64
Figure 6-4 Remove the control panel (1 of 4) ..................................................................................................		65
Figure 6-5 Remove the control panel (2 of 4) ..................................................................................................		65
Figure 6-6 Remove the control panel (3 of 4) ..................................................................................................		66
Figure 6-7 Remove the control panel (4 of 4) ..................................................................................................		66
Figure 6-8 Remove the scanner assembly (1 of 11) ........................................................................................		67
Figure 6-9 Remove the scanner assembly (2 of 11) ........................................................................................		67
Figure 6-10 Remove the scanner assembly (3 of 11) ......................................................................................		68
Figure 6-11 Remove the scanner assembly (4 of 11) ......................................................................................		68
Figure 6-12 Remove the scanner assembly (5 of 11) ......................................................................................		69
Figure 6-13 Remove the scanner assembly (6 of 11) ......................................................................................		69
Figure 6-14 Remove the scanner assembly (7 of 11) ......................................................................................		70

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Figure 6-15 Remove the scanner assembly (8 of 11) ......................................................................................	70
Figure 6-16 Remove the scanner assembly (9 of 11) ......................................................................................	71
Figure 6-17 Remove the scanner assembly (10 of 11) ....................................................................................	71
Figure 6-18 Remove the scanner assembly (11 of 11) ....................................................................................	72
Figure 6-19 Remove the device separation pad (1 of 2) ..................................................................................	73
Figure 6-20 Remove the device separation pad (2 of 2) ..................................................................................	73
Figure 6-21 Remove the print cartridge (1 of 2) ...............................................................................................	74
Figure 6-22 Remove the print cartridge (2 of 2) ...............................................................................................	74
Figure 6-23 Remove the device pickup roller (1 of 5) ......................................................................................	75
Figure 6-24 Remove the device pickup roller (2 of 5) ......................................................................................	75
Figure 6-25 Remove the device pickup roller (3 of 5) ......................................................................................	76
Figure 6-26 Remove the device pickup roller (4 of 5) ......................................................................................	76
Figure 6-27 Remove the device pickup roller (5 of 5) ......................................................................................	77
Figure 6-28 Remove the media input tray (1 of 3) ...........................................................................................	78
Figure 6-29 Remove the media input tray (2 of 3) ...........................................................................................	78
Figure 6-30 Remove the media input tray (3 of 3) ...........................................................................................	79
Figure 6-31 Remove the transfer roller (1 of 3) ................................................................................................	80
Figure 6-32 Remove the transfer roller (2 of 3) ................................................................................................	81
Figure 6-33 Remove the transfer roller (3 of 3) ................................................................................................	81
Figure 6-34 Remove the device side covers (1 of 3) .......................................................................................	82
Figure 6-35 Remove the device side covers (2 of 3) ......................................................................................	83
Figure 6-36 Remove the device side covers (2 of 3) ......................................................................................	83
Figure 6-37 Remove the device side covers (3 of 3) .......................................................................................	84
Figure 6-38 Remove the print-cartridge door (1 of 2) .......................................................................................	85
Figure 6-39 Remove the print-cartridge door (2 of 2) .......................................................................................	85
Figure 6-40 Remove the rear cover and fuser cover (1 of 3) ...........................................................................	86
Figure 6-41 Remove the rear cover and fuser cover (2 of 3) ...........................................................................	86
Figure 6-42 Remove the rear cover and fuser cover (3 of 3) ...........................................................................	87
Figure 6-43 Remove the front cover (1 of 3) ....................................................................................................	88
Figure 6-44 Remove the front cover (2 of 3) ....................................................................................................	88
Figure 6-45 Remove the front cover (3 of 3) ....................................................................................................	89
Figure 6-46 Reinstalling the front cover ...........................................................................................................	89
Figure 6-47 Installing the scanner cushions .....................................................................................................	90
Figure 6-48 Remove the power supply (1 of 3) ................................................................................................	91
Figure 6-49 Remove the power supply (2 of 3) ................................................................................................	92
Figure 6-50 Remove the power supply (3 of 3) ................................................................................................	92
Figure 6-51 Remove the formatter (1 of 2) .......................................................................................................	94
Figure 6-52 Remove the formatter (2 of 2) .......................................................................................................	94
Figure 6-53 Remove the scanner support frame (1 of 3) .................................................................................	95
Figure 6-54 Remove the scanner support frame (2 of 3) .................................................................................	96
Figure 6-55 Remove the scanner support frame (3 of 3) .................................................................................	96
Figure 6-56 Remove the ECU (1 of 6) ..............................................................................................................	98
Figure 6-57 Remove the ECU (2 of 6) ..............................................................................................................	99
Figure 6-58 Remove the ECU (3 of 6) ..............................................................................................................	99
Figure 6-59 Remove the ECU (4 of 6) ............................................................................................................	100
Figure 6-60 Remove the ECU (5 of 6) ............................................................................................................	100
Figure 6-61 Remove the ECU (6 of 6) ............................................................................................................	101
Figure 6-62 Remove the laser/scanner assembly ..........................................................................................	102
Figure 6-63 Remove the main motor (1 of 2) .................................................................................................	103
Figure 6-64 Remove the main motor (2 of 2) .................................................................................................	104

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Figure 6-65 Remove the fuser assembly (1 of 2) ...........................................................................................		105
Figure 6-66 Remove the fuser assembly (2 of 2) ...........................................................................................		106
Figure 6-67 Fragile tab on fuser assembly .....................................................................................................		106
Figure 6-68 Remove the paper-pickup assembly ..........................................................................................		107
Figure 7-1 Repetitive image defect ruler ........................................................................................................		130
Figure 7-2 Clear a jam in the device base (1 of 3) .........................................................................................		131
Figure 7-3 Clear a jam in the device base (2 of 3) .........................................................................................		132
Figure 7-4 Clear a jam in the device base (3 of 3) .........................................................................................		132
Figure 7-5 Check the fuser connectors on the fuser ......................................................................................		136
Figure 7-6 Check the fuser connectors on the power supply .........................................................................		136
Figure 7-7 Print-cartridge high-voltage contacts ............................................................................................		137
Figure 7-8	High-voltage contacts ...................................................................................................................	138
Figure 7-9 Main wiring, HP LaserJet M1005 MFP scanner assembly ...........................................................		146
Figure 7-10 Main wiring, HP LaserJet M1005 MFP device base ...................................................................		147
Figure 7-11 HP LaserJet M1005 MFP component locations (1 of 2) .............................................................		148
Figure 7-12 HP LaserJet M1005 MFP component locations (2 of 2) .............................................................		149
Figure 8-1	Scanner assembly ........................................................................................................................	156
Figure 8-2	Formatter ......................................................................................................................................	158
Figure 8-3 Whole unit replacement part .........................................................................................................		160
Figure 8-4 Pickupand delivery-tray assemblies ...........................................................................................		162
Figure 8-5	External covers .............................................................................................................................	164
Figure 8-6 Internal components (1 of 3) .........................................................................................................		166
Figure 8-7 Internal components (2 of 3) .........................................................................................................		168
Figure 8-8 Internal components (3 of 3) .........................................................................................................		170
Figure 8-9	Paper-pickup assembly .................................................................................................................	172
Figure 8-10 Fuser (fixing assy) assembly ......................................................................................................		174

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1 Device information

●Quick access to device information

●Model and serial number label

●Features at a glance

●Walkaround

●General guidelines

●Choosing paper and other media

●Guidelines for using media

●Supported media weights and sizes

●Printing and storage environment

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Quick access to device information

Several references are available for use with this device.

●HP LaserJet M1005 MFP: www.hp.com/support/LJm_1005.

Table 1-1 Device guides

Guide	Description
Getting started guide	Provides step-by-step instructions for installing and setting up the device.
User guide	Provides detailed information for using and troubleshooting the device. Available on the
	device CD.
Online Help	Provides information about options that are available in the device drivers. To view a Help
	file, open the online Help through the printer driver.

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Model and serial number label

The model and serial number are located on a label found on the back of the device.

Figure 1-1 Model and serial number label

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Features at a glance

Table 1-2 Features

Feature	Description
Print	● Prints letter-size pages at speeds up to 15 pages per minute (ppm) and A4-size pages
	at speeds up to 14 ppm
	● Prints at 600 dots per inch (dpi) and FastRes 1200 dpi
	● Includes adjustable settings to optimize print quality
	● Average yield for the standard black print cartridge is 2,000 pages in accordance with
	ISO/IEC 19752. Actual yield depends on specific use.
Copy	● Copies at 600 dots per inch (dpi)
Memory	● Includes 32-megabyte (MB) random-access memory (RAM)
Paper handling	● Priority input tray holds up to 10 pages
	● Tray 1 holds up to 150 sheets of print media or 10 envelopes
	● Output bin holds up to 100 sheets of print media
Scan	● Provides 1200 pixels per inch (ppi) full-color scanning
Printer driver	● FastRes 1200 produces 1200-dots-per-inch (dpi) print quality for fast, high-quality
	printing of business text and graphics
Interface connections	● Includes a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port
Environmental features	● ENERGY STAR®-qualified
Economical printing	● Provides N-up printing (printing more than one page on a sheet)
	● Provides an EconoMode setting, which uses less toner
Supplies	● Uses a print cartridge that has a no-shake design
Accessibility	● Online user guide is compatible with text screen-readers
	● Print cartridge can be installed and removed by using one hand
	● All doors and covers can be opened by using one hand

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Walkaround

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2

3

4

6 5

Figure 1-2 Front view

1Flatbed scanner cover

2Control panel

3Cartridge-door release

4Output bin

5Priority input tray

6Tray 1

	7	8
		9
	Figure 1-3	Back view

7Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port

8Power switch

9Power receptacle

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General guidelines

Some media might meet all of the guidelines in this manual and still not produce satisfactory results. This problem might be the result of improper handling, unacceptable temperature and humidity levels, or other variables over which Hewlett-Packard has no control.

Before purchasing large quantities of print media, always test a sample and make sure that the print media meets the requirements specified in this service manual and in the HP LaserJet Printer Family Print Media Guide, which you can view on the Web at www.hp.com/support/ljpaperguide.

CAUTION Using media that does not meet HP specifications can cause problems for the device, requiring repair. This repair is not covered by the Hewlett-Packard warranty or service agreements.

The device accepts a variety of media, such as cut-sheet paper (including up to 100% recycled-fiber- content paper), envelopes, labels, transparencies, LaserJet glossy paper, HP LaserJet Tough paper, and custom-size paper. Properties such as weight, composition, grain, and moisture content are important factors that affect performance and output quality. Media that does not meet the guidelines outlined in this manual can cause the following problems:

●Poor print quality

●Increased jams

●Premature wear on the device, requiring repair

Choosing paper and other media

Properties such as weight, grain, and moisture content are important factors that affect performance and quality. To achieve the best possible print quality, only use high-quality media that is designed for laser printers.

NOTE Always test a sample of the media before you purchase large quantities. Your media supplier should understand the requirements specified in the HP LaserJet Printer Family Print Media Guide (HP part number 5963-7863).

HP media

HP recommends that you use HP LaserJet media in the device.

Media to avoid

The device can handle many types of media. Using media that is outside the specifications degrades print quality and increases the chance of jams occurring. See Guidelines for using media

on page 8.

●Do not use media that is too rough.

●Do not use media that contains cutouts or perforations other than standard 3-hole punched paper.

●Do not use multipart forms.

●Do not use paper that contains a watermark if you are printing solid patterns.

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Media that can damage the device

In rare circumstances media can damage the device. Avoid the following types of media to prevent possible damage:

●Do not use media with staples or paper clips attached.

●Do not use transparencies designed for inkjet printers or other low-temperature printers. Use only transparencies that are specified for use with HP LaserJet devices.

●Do not use photo paper intended for inkjet printers.

●Do not use paper that is embossed or coated and is not designed for the temperature of the imagefuser. Select media that can tolerate temperatures of 200°C (392°F) for 0.1 second.

HP manufactures a media that is designed for the device.

●Do not use letterhead paper that was produced with low-temperature dyes or thermography. Preprinted forms or letterhead must use inks that can tolerate temperatures of 200°C (392°F) for 0.1 second.

●Do not use any media that produces emissions, or that melts, offsets, or discolors when exposed to 200°C (392°F) for 0.1 second.

To order HP LaserJet printing supplies, go to www.hp.com/go/ljsupplies in the U.S. or to www.hp.com/ ghp/buyonline.html/ worldwide.

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Guidelines for using media

The following sections provide guidelines and instructions for printing on transparencies, envelopes, and other special media. Guidelines and specifications are included to help you select media that optimizes print quality and avoid media that can cause jams or damage the device.

Paper

For best results, use conventional 80-g/m2 or 20-lb paper. Make sure that the paper is of good quality and free of cuts, nicks, tears, spots, loose particles, dust, wrinkles, voids, and curled or bent edges.

If you are unsure about what type of paper you are loading (such as bond or recycled), check the label on the package of paper.

Some paper causes print quality problems, jamming, or damage to the device.

Symptom	Problem with paper	Solution

Poor print quality or toner adhesion	Too moist, too rough, too smooth, or
Problems with feeding	embossed

Try another kind of paper that has a smoothness rating of 100-250 Sheffield and has 4-6% moisture content.

Check the device and make sure that the appropriate media type has been selected.

Dropouts, jamming, or curl	Stored improperly	Store paper flat in its moisture-proof
		wrapping.
Increased gray background shading	Might be too heavy	Use lighter paper.

Excessive curl	Too moist, wrong grain direction, or
Problems with feeding	short-grain construction

Use long-grain paper.

Check the device and make sure that the appropriate media type has been selected.

Jamming or damage to device	Cutouts or perforations	Do not use paper with cutouts or
		perforations.
Problems with feeding	Ragged edges	Use good quality paper.

NOTE The device uses heat and pressure to fuse toner to the paper. Make sure that any colored paper or preprinted forms use inks that are compatible with the fuser temperature of 200°C (392° F) for 0.1 second.

Do not use letterhead that is printed with low-temperature inks, such as those used in some types of thermography.

Do not use raised letterhead.

Do not use transparencies that are designed for inkjet printers or other low-temperature printers. Use only transparencies that are specified for use with HP LaserJet printers.

CAUTION Failure to follow these guidelines could cause jams or damage to the device.

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Colored paper

●Colored paper should be of the same high quality as white xerographic paper.

●Pigments used must be able to withstand the fuser temperature of 200°C (392°F) for 0.1 second without deterioration.

●Do not use paper with a colored coating that was added after the paper was produced.

Custom-size media

Use the main input tray for multiple sheets.

CAUTION Make sure that the sheets are not stuck together before you load them.

Labels

HP recommends that you print labels from the priority input tray.

CAUTION Do not feed a sheet of labels through the device more than once. The adhesive degrades and might damage the device.

Label construction

When selecting labels, consider the quality of the following components:

●Adhesives: The adhesive material should be stable at 200°C (392°F), the maximum fuser temperature.

●Arrangement: Only use labels with no exposed backing between them. Labels can peel off sheets that have spaces between the labels, causing serious jams.

●Curl: Before printing, labels must lie flat with no more than 13 mm (0.5 inch) of curl in any direction.

●Condition: Do not use labels with wrinkles, bubbles, or other indications of separation.

Transparencies

Transparencies must be able to withstand 200°C (392°F), the maximum fuser temperature.

CAUTION You can print transparencies from the 150-sheet tray (tray 1). However, do not load more than 75 transparencies at one time into the tray.

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Envelopes

HP recommends that you print envelopes from the priority input tray.

Envelope construction

Envelope construction is critical. Envelope fold lines can vary considerably, not only between manufacturers, but also within a box from the same manufacturer. Successful printing on envelopes depends upon the quality of the envelopes. When selecting envelopes, consider the following components:

●Weight: The weight of the envelope paper should not exceed 90 g/m2 (24 lb), or jamming might result.

●Construction: Before printing, envelopes should lie flat with less than 6 mm (0.25 inch) of curl, and should not contain air. Envelopes that trap air can cause problems. Do not use envelopes that contain clasps, snaps, tie strings, transparent windows, holes, perforations, cutouts, synthetic materials, stamping, or embossing. Do not use envelopes with adhesives that require pressure to seal them.

●Condition: Make sure that the envelopes are not wrinkled, nicked, or otherwise damaged. Make sure that the envelopes do not have any exposed adhesive.

Envelopes with double-side seams

An envelope with double-side-seam construction has vertical seams at both ends of the envelope rather than diagonal seams. This style might be more likely to wrinkle. Make sure that the seam extends all the way to the corner of the envelope as shown in the following illustration:

1

2

1Acceptable envelope construction

2Unacceptable envelope construction

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Envelopes with adhesive strips or flaps

Envelopes with a peel-off adhesive strip or with more than one flap that folds over to seal must use adhesives compatible with the heat and pressure in the device: 200°C (392°F). The extra flaps and strips might cause wrinkling, creasing, or jams.

Envelope storage

Proper storage of envelopes contributes to good print quality. You should store envelopes flat. If air is trapped in an envelope, creating an air bubble, the envelope might wrinkle during printing.

Card stock and heavy media

You can print many types of card stock from the input tray, including index cards and postcards. Some card stock performs better than others because its construction is better suited for feeding through a laser printer.

For optimum performance, do not use paper heavier than 157 g/m2 (42 lb). Paper that is too heavy might cause misfeeds, stacking problems, jams, poor toner fusing, poor print quality, or excessive mechanical wear.

NOTE You might be able to print on heavier paper if you do not fill the input tray to capacity and if you use paper with a smoothness rating of 100-180 Sheffield.

In either the software program or the printer driver, select Heavy (106 g/m2 to 163 g/m2; 28to 43-lb bond) or Cardstock (135 g/m2 to 216 g/m2; 50to 80-lb cover) as the media type, or print from a tray that is configured for heavy paper. Because this setting affects all print jobs, it is important to return the device back to its original settings after the job has printed.

Card stock construction

●Smoothness: 135-157 g/m2 (36-42 lb) card stock should have a smoothness rating of 100-180 Sheffield. 60-135 g/m2 (16-36 lb) card stock should have a smoothness rating of 100-250 Sheffield.

●Construction: Card stock should lie flat with less than 5 mm (0.2 inch) of curl.

●Condition: Make sure that the card stock is not wrinkled, nicked, or otherwise damaged.

Card stock guidelines

●Set margins at least 2 mm (0.08 inch) away from the edges.

●Use tray 1 for card stock (135 g/m2 to 216 g/m2; 50to 80-lb cover).

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Letterhead and preprinted forms

Letterhead is premium paper that often has a watermark, sometimes uses cotton fiber, and is available in a wide range of colors and finishes with matching envelopes. Preprinted forms can be made of a broad spectrum of paper types ranging from recycled to premium.

Many manufacturers now design these grades of paper with properties optimized for laser printing and advertise the paper as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. Some of the rougher surface finishes, such as cockle, laid, or linen, might require the special fuser modes that are available on some device models to achieve adequate toner adhesion.

NOTE Some page-to-page variation is normal when printing with laser printers. This variation cannot be observed when printing on plain paper. However, this variation is obvious when printing on preprinted forms because the lines and boxes are already placed on the page.

To avoid problems when using preprinted forms, embossed paper, and letterhead, observe the following guidelines:

●Avoid using low-temperature inks (the kind used with some types of thermography).

●Use preprinted forms and letterhead paper that have been printed by offset lithography or engraving.

●Use forms that have been created with heat-resistant inks that will not melt, vaporize, or release emissions when heated to 200°C (392°F) for 0.1 second. Typically, oxidation-set or oil-based inks meet this requirement.

●When the form is preprinted, be careful not to change the moisture content of the paper, and do not use materials that change the paper's electrical or handling properties. Seal the forms in moisture-proof wrap to prevent moisture changes during storage.

●Avoid processing preprinted forms that have a finish or coating.

●Avoid using heavily embossed or raised-letterhead papers.

●Avoid papers that have heavily textured surfaces.

●Avoid using offset powders or other materials that prevent printed forms from sticking together.

NOTE To print a single-page cover letter on letterhead, followed by a multiple-page document, feed the letterhead face up in the priority input tray, and load the standard paper in the main input tray (tray 1). The device automatically prints from the priority input tray first.

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Supported media weights and sizes

For optimum results, use conventional 80 to 90 g/m2 (20 to 24 lb) photocopy paper. Verify that the paper is of good quality and is free of cuts, nicks, tears, spots, loose particles, dust, wrinkles, curls, and bent edges.

NOTE The device supports a wide range of standard and custom sizes of print media. The capacity of trays and bins can vary depending on media weight and thickness and on environmental conditions. Use only transparencies that are designed for use with HP LaserJet printers. Inkjet and monochrome transparencies are not supported for the device.

Table 1-3 Priority input tray specifications

	Media	Dimensions1	Weight	Capacity2
	Paper	Minimum: 89 x 44 mm (3.5 x	42 to 260 g/m2 (11 to 69 lb)	Up to 10 sheets of 80 g/m2 or 20 lb
		1.75 inches)		paper
		Maximum: 216 x 356 mm (8.5 x
		14 inches)
	HP Cover paper3	Same as the preceding listed	203 g/m2 (75 lb cover)	1 sheet
		minimum and maximum sizes
	Transparencies and opaque		Thickness: 0.10 to 0.13 mm (3.9	1 transparency
	film		to 5.1 mils)
	Labels4		Thickness: up to 0.23 mm (up to	1 sheet of labels
			9 mils)
	Envelopes		Up to 90 g/m2 (16 to 24 lb)	Up to 10

1The device supports a wide range of standard and custom sizes of print media. Check the printer driver for supported sizes.

2Capacity can vary depending on media weight and thickness, and environmental conditions.

3Hewlett-Packard does not guarantee results when printing with other types of heavy paper.

4Smoothness: 100 to 250 (Sheffield).

Table 1-4 Tray 1 specifications

Media		Dimensions1	Weight	Capacity2
Minimum size		76 x 127 mm (3 x 5 inches)	60 to 163 g/m2 (16 to 43 lb)	150 sheets of 80 g/m2 (20 lb)
				paper
Maximum size		216 x 356 mm (8.5 x 14 inches)
Letter		216 x 279 mm (8.5 x 11 inches)
A4		210 x 297 mm (8.3 x 11.7 inches)
Legal		216 x 356 mm (8.5 x 14 inches)
A5		148 x 210 mm (5.8 x 8.3 inches)
B5	(ISO)	176 x 250 mm (6.9 x 9.9 inches)
B5	(JIS)	182 x 257 mm (7.2 x 10 inches)
Executive		191 x 267 mm (7.3 x 10.5 inches)
8.5 x 13 inches		216 x 330 mm (8.5 x 13 inches)

1The device supports a wide range of standard sizes of print media. Check the printer driver for supported sizes.

2Capacity can vary depending on the media weight and thickness, and environmental conditions.

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Printing and storage environment

Ideally, the printing and media-storage environment should be at or near room temperature, and not too dry or too humid. Remember that paper absorbs and loses moisture rapidly.

Heat works with humidity to damage paper. Heat causes the moisture in paper to evaporate, while cold causes it to condense on the sheets. Heating systems and air conditioners remove most of the humidity from a room. As paper is opened and used, it loses moisture, causing streaks and smudging. Humid weather or water coolers can cause the humidity to increase in a room. As paper is opened and used it absorbs any excess moisture, causing light print and dropouts. Also, as paper loses and gains moisture it can distort. This issue can cause jams.

As a result, paper storage and handling are as important as the paper-making process itself. Paper storage environmental conditions directly affect the feed operation and print quality.

Care should be taken not to purchase more paper than can be easily used in a short time (about three months). Paper stored for long periods can experience heat and moisture extremes, which can cause damage. Planning is important to prevent damage to a large supply of paper.

Unopened paper in sealed reams can remain stable for several months before use. Opened packages of paper have more potential for environmental damage, especially if they are not wrapped with a moisture-proof barrier.

The media-storage environment should be maintained to ensure optimum performance. The required condition is 20° to 24°C (68° to 75°F), with a relative humidity of 45% to 55%. The following guidelines are helpful when evaluating the storage environment:

●Print media should be stored at or near room temperature.

●The air should not be too dry or too humid.

●The best way to store an opened ream of paper is to rewrap it tightly in its moisture-proof wrapping. If the device environment is subject to extremes, unwrap only the amount of paper to be used during the day's operation to prevent unwanted moisture changes.

●Avoid storing paper and print media near heating and air conditioning vents or near windows and doors that are frequently open.

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