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2 Chapter 1 ENWWQuick access to more informationWWW links for drivers, software, and supportIf you need to contact HP for service or support, use one
92 Chapter 6 ENWWChanging the pickup roller If the printer regularly mispicks (no media feeds through or more than one sheet feeds through), you migh
ENWW Changing the pickup roller 934 Release the small, white tabs on either side of the pickup roller, and rotate the pickup roller toward the front.5
94 Chapter 6 ENWW7 Rotate the top of the new pickup roller away from you until both sides snap into place.8 Reinstall the print cartridge, and close
ENWW Cleaning the pickup roller 95Cleaning the pickup roller If you want to clean the pickup roller rather than replace it, follow the instructions be
96 Chapter 6 ENWWChanging the printer separation pad Note Before you change the separation pad, clean the pickup roller. Leave the pickup roller out
ENWW Changing the printer separation pad 974 To pry the separation pad up from the spring-loaded base, insert a flat-edged screwdriver in the slot und
98 Chapter 6 ENWW7 Snap both sides of the separation pad firmly into place.CAUTION Make sure that the separation pad is straight and that there is no
ENWW Printer specifications 99APrinter specificationsThis appendix provides information on the following topics:● Specifications● FCC compliance● Env
100 Appendix A ENWWSpecifications Printer specificationsEnvironmental specificationsOperating environment Printer plugged into an AC outlet:● Tempera
ENWW Specifications 101Electrical specifications1 Warning! Power requirements are based on the country/region where the printer is sold. Do not conver
ENWW Printer configurations 3Printer configurationsBelow are the standard configurations for the HP LaserJet 1150 and 1300 series printers.hp LaserJet
102 Appendix A ENWWPhysical specificationsDimensions ● Width: 415 mm (16.3 inches)● Depth: 486 mm (19.1 inches)● Height: 253 mm (10.0 inches)Weight (
ENWW Specifications 1031 Values are subject to change. For current information see http://www.hp.com/support/lj1150 or http://www.hp.com/support/lj130
104 Appendix A ENWWFCC compliance This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 1
ENWW Environmental product stewardship program 105Environmental product stewardship program Protecting the environmentHewlett-Packard Company is commi
106 Appendix A ENWWU.S. recycling returnsFor a more environmentally responsible return of used print cartridges and consumables, Hewlett-Packard enco
ENWW Material safety data sheet 107Material safety data sheetMaterial safety data sheets (MSDS) can be obtained by contacting the HP LaserJet supplies
108 Appendix A ENWWRegulatory statements Declaration of Conformityaccording to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN45014Manufacturer's Name: Hewlett-Packard
ENWW Regulatory statements 109Declaration of Conformityaccording to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN45014Manufacturer's Name: Hewlett-Packard CompanyManuf
110 Appendix A ENWWLaser safety statementThe Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has implement
ENWW Regulatory statements 111Laser statement for FinlandLASERTURVALLISUUSLUOKAN 1 LASERLAITEKLASS 1 LASER APPARATHP LaserJet 1150, 1300 -laserkirjoit
4 Chapter 1 ENWWhp LaserJet 1300● 20 ppm for letter-size paper, 19 ppm for A4-size paper ● First page out in less than 10 seconds● 1200 dpi (ProRes 1
112 Appendix A ENWW
ENWW Media specifications 113BMedia specificationsThis appendix provides information on the following topics:● Printer media specifications● Supporte
114 Appendix B ENWWPrinter media specificationsHP LaserJet printers produce excellent print quality. The printer accepts a variety of media, such as
ENWW Supported media sizes 115Supported media sizesThe following are the supported media sizes:● Minimum: 76 x 127 mm (3 x 5 in.)● Maximum: 216 x 356
116 Appendix B ENWWGuidelines for using media PaperFor best results, use conventional 20 lb (75 g/m2) paper. Make sure that the paper is of good qual
ENWW Guidelines for using media 117LabelsLabel constructionWhen selecting labels, consider the quality of the following components:● Adhesives: The ad
118 Appendix B ENWWEnvelopesEnvelope constructionEnvelope construction is critical. Envelope fold lines can vary considerably, not only between manuf
ENWW Guidelines for using media 119Card stock and heavy mediaYou can print many types of card stock from the paper input tray, including index cards a
120 Appendix B ENWW
ENWW Warranty and licensing 121CWarranty and licensingThis appendix provides information on the following topics:● Hewlett-Packard software license ag
ENWW Printer features 5Printer featuresCongratulations on the purchase of your new product. The HP LaserJet 1150 and HP LaserJet 1300 series printers
122 Appendix C ENWWHewlett-Packard software license agreementATTENTION: USE OF THE SOFTWARE IS SUBJECT TO THE HP SOFTWARE LICENSE TERMS SET FORTH BEL
ENWW Hewlett-Packard limited warranty statement 123Hewlett-Packard limited warranty statement 1. HP warrants to you, the end-user customer, that HP ha
124 Appendix C ENWWLimited warranty for print cartridge life Note The following warranty applies to the print cartridge that came with this printer.H
ENWW Hardware service 125Hardware serviceIf your hardware fails during the warranty period, Hewlett-Packard offers the following support options:● Hew
126 Appendix C ENWWExtended warrantyHP SupportPack provides coverage for the HP product and all HP-supplied internal components. The hardware mainten
ENWW Guidelines for repacking the printer 127Guidelines for repacking the printer Use the following guidelines when repacking the printer:● If possibl
128 Appendix C ENWWHow to contact HP If you need to contact HP for service or support, use one of the following links:● In the United States, see htt
ENWW Ordering supplies and accessories 129DOrdering supplies and accessoriesOrdering supplies and accessoriesYou can increase the printer’s capabiliti
130 Appendix D Ordering supplies and accessories ENWWPrint cartridge for the HP LaserJet 1150 printerUltraPrecise print cartridgeReplacement print ca
ENWW Ordering supplies and accessories 13110/100 networking and wireless print serversOrdering informationhp LaserJet 1150 printerItem and description
6 Chapter 1 ENWWWalk aroundhp LaserJet 1150 printer and hp LaserJet 1300 series printer1 Ready light2 Go button and light3 Attention light4 Main inpu
132 Appendix D Ordering supplies and accessories ENWW
ENWW Network configuration 133ENetwork configurationInstalling a shared printer on Windows 98 and Millennium1 Quit all programs.2 From the Windows sys
134 Appendix E Network configuration ENWWInstalling a shared printer on Windows 20001 Quit all programs.2 From the Windows system tray, click Start,
ENWW Network configuration 135Installing a shared printer on Windows XP1 Quit all programs.2 From the Windows system tray, click Start, and select Con
136 Appendix E Network configuration ENWW
ENWW Memory 137FMemoryThis appendix provides information on the following topics:● Installing a memory DIMM (1300 series only)● Testing the DIMM insta
138 Appendix F Memory ENWWInstalling a memory DIMM (1300 series only)If you add memory (RAM only) to the HP LaserJet 1300 series printer, you can pri
ENWW Installing a memory DIMM (1300 series only) 1394 Remove the DIMM chip from the antistatic bag it came in, grasping the chip on the top edge.5 Pos
140 Appendix F Memory ENWW7 Close the left side panel and the print cartridge door. Reinstall the parallel adaptor or the print server.8 Plug the pri
ENWW Removing a DIMM 141Removing a DIMMTo remove a DIMM, follow the instructions below:CAUTION Handling a DIMM chip (memory) without wearing a grounde
ENWW Walk around 71 Straight-through output door2 On/off switch3 Power receptacle4 USB port5 Parallel port (HP LaserJet 1150 printer) LIO connectivity
142 Appendix F Memory ENWW4 To unlock the cam latches, press them outward (A). Grasp the DIMM chip on the edge, gently pull straight out, and remove
ENWW Working with the print server 143GWorking with the print serverThe HP LaserJet 1300n printer comes with an HP Jetdirect 200m print server. If you
144 G Working with the print server ENWWInstalling the print serverInsert the HP Jetdirect 200m print server into the LIO connectivity slot on the b
ENWW Using the print server’s embedded Web server 145Using the print server’s embedded Web serverThe HP Jetdirect 200m print server has an embedded We
146 G Working with the print server ENWWTroubleshooting the print serverInstalled print server stops workingIf you have successfully installed a net
ENWW Troubleshooting the print server 147Print server status lightThe status light on the back of the print server can indicate problems with the prin
148 G Working with the print server ENWWRestoring the factory default settingsOnce you configure the HP print server, the configuration settings are
ENWW Index 149IndexAaccess, print cartridge 11accessories, ordering 129Alerts tab (HP toolbox) 62Attention light 6Bblank pages 82Bluetooth wirel
150 Index ENWWIIEEE 802.11b standard 67improving print quality 85Information tab (embedded Web server) 65information, links to selected topics 2i
ENWW Index 151gray background 86light or faded print 85loose toner 86misformed characters 87optimizing for media types 26page skew 87settings 4
8 Chapter 1 ENWWPrinter control panelThe printer control panel is comprised of two lights and one lighted button. These lights produce patterns that
152 Index ENWWTtextgarbled 82missing 82tonerchanging the print cartridge 53cleaning the print cartridge area 55conserving 51loose toner 86low 85op
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ENWW Media paths 9Media pathsMain input trayThe enclosed main input tray, located in front of the printer, holds up to 250 sheets of 20 lb paper, mult
10 Chapter 1 ENWWStraight-through output pathThe straight-through output path is useful when you are printing envelopes, transparencies, heavy media,
ENWW Print cartridge access 11Print cartridge accessPrint cartridge doorThe print cartridge door is located on the front of the printer. You must open
12 Chapter 1 ENWWPrinter softwareSupported operating systemsFor easy printer setup and access to the full range of printer features, HP strongly reco
ENWW Printer software 13Printer properties (driver)Printer properties control the printer. You can change the default settings, such as media size and
14 Chapter 1 ENWWPrint setting prioritiesThere are three ways to change print settings for this printer: in the software application, in the printer
ENWW Software for Windows 15Software for WindowsWhen you install the software for Windows, you can directly connect the printer to a computer using a
16 Chapter 1 ENWWhp toolboxYou can view the HP toolbox when the printer is directly connected to your computer or when it is connected to a network.
ENWW Software for Macintosh computers 17Software for Macintosh computershp LaserJet 1150 printerAccessing the print driver (Mac OS 9.x)1 From the Appl
18 Chapter 1 ENWWhp LaserJet 1300 series printerAccessing the print driver (Mac OS 9.x)1 Click the hard drive icon on the desktop.2 Click Application
ENWW Software for network installations only 19Software for network installations onlyThis software is available only when the printer is connected to
20 Chapter 1 ENWWPrinter connections USB connections All HP LaserJet 1150 and HP LaserJet 1300 series printer models support USB connections. The USB
ENWW Printer connections 21Parallel connectionsAll HP LaserJet 1150 and HP LaserJet 1300 series printer models support parallel connections. For the H
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22 Chapter 1 ENWWNetwork connectionsThe HP LaserJet 1300n printer also supports network connections with an HP Jetdirect print server. This print ser
ENWW Media 232MediaThis chapter provides information on the following topics:● Choosing paper and other media● Optimizing print quality for media typ
24 Chapter 2 ENWWChoosing paper and other media HP LaserJet printers produce excellent print quality documents. You can print on a variety of media,
ENWW Choosing paper and other media 25Media to avoidThe HP LaserJet 1150 and 1300 series printers can handle many types of media. Use of media outside
26 Chapter 2 ENWWOptimizing print quality for media types Media type settings control the temperature of your printer’s fuser. You can change the set
ENWW Loading media into the input trays 27Loading media into the input trays Main input trayThe main input tray holds up to 250 pages of 20 lb paper o
28 Chapter 2 ENWWPrinting on transparencies or labels Only use transparencies and labels that are recommended for use in laser printers, such as HP t
ENWW Printing on envelopes 29Printing on envelopes Printing one envelopeOnly use envelopes that are recommended for laser printers. See Printer media
30 Chapter 2 ENWW3 Place the envelope with the side to be printed facing up and the top edge along the left media guide. Note If the envelope has a f
ENWW Printing on envelopes 31Printing multiple envelopesOnly use envelopes that are recommended for laser printers. See Printer media specifications f
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32 Chapter 2 ENWW4 Adjust the media guides to the length and width of the envelopes. 5 Access the printer properties (or printing preferences in Wind
ENWW Printing on letterhead and preprinted forms 33Printing on letterhead and preprinted forms To print letterhead or preprinted forms1 Load the paper
34 Chapter 2 ENWWPrinting on custom-sized media and cardstock The HP LaserJet 1150 and 1300 series printers can print on custom-sized media or cardst
ENWW Printing tasks 353Printing tasksThis chapter provides information on the following topics:● Manual feed● Printing watermarks● Printing multiple
36 Chapter 3 ENWWManual feedYou can use manual feed when printing mixed media, for example, an envelope, then a letter, then an envelope, and so on.
ENWW Printing watermarks 37Printing watermarksYou can use the watermark option to print text ”underneath” (in the background) of an existing document.
38 Chapter 3 ENWWPrinting multiple pages on a single sheet of paper (N-up printing)You can select the number of pages that you want to print on a sin
ENWW Printing on both sides of the paper (manual duplexing) 39Printing on both sides of the paper (manual duplexing)To print on both sides of the pap
40 Chapter 3 ENWW6 After side one has printed, remove the remaining paper from the input tray, and set it aside until after you finish your manual du
ENWW Printing on both sides of the paper (manual duplexing) 41Manual duplex on heavy media or card stockFor heavy media, such as card stock, use the s
ENWW Contents iiiContents1 Printer basicsQuick access to more information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
42 Chapter 3 ENWWPrinting bookletsYou can print booklets on letter, legal, executive, or A4 paper.1 Load the paper, and make sure that the straight-t
ENWW Printing booklets 437 Gather the printed pages, turn the printed side down, and straighten the stack of paper.8 Place the pages from side one bac
44 Chapter 3 ENWWCanceling a print jobYou can cancel a print job from a software application or a print queue.To stop the printer immediately, remove
ENWW Understanding print quality settings 45Understanding print quality settingsPrint quality settings affect how light or dark the print is on the pa
46 Chapter 3 ENWWUsing EconoMode (Saves toner)An excellent way to extend the life of your print cartridge is by using EconoMode. EconoMode uses subst
ENWW Maintenance 474MaintenanceThis chapter provides information on the following topics:● Using HP print cartridges● Storing print cartridges● Print
48 Chapter 4 ENWWUsing HP print cartridgesHP policy on non-HP print cartridgesHewlett-Packard Company cannot recommend the use of non-HP print cartri
ENWW Storing print cartridges 49Storing print cartridgesDo not remove the print cartridge from its package until you are ready to use it. The shelf li
50 Chapter 4 ENWWPrint cartridge life expectancyThe life of the print cartridge depends on the amount of toner that your print jobs require. When pri
ENWW Saving toner 51Saving tonerWhile in EconoMode, the printer uses less toner on each page. Selecting this option will extend the life of the print
iv Contents ENWW2 MediaChoosing paper and other media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24M
52 Chapter 4 ENWWRedistributing tonerWhen toner is low, faded or light areas appear on the printed page. You might be able to temporarily improve pri
ENWW Changing the print cartridge 53Changing the print cartridgeNote You will feel some resistance when you open the print cartridge door. Opening the
54 Chapter 4 ENWW4 Pull the tab until all the tape is removed from the cartridge. Put the tab in the print cartridge box to return for recycling.5 In
ENWW Cleaning the printer 55Cleaning the printerClean the outside of the printer with a clean, damp cloth when necessary.CAUTION Do not use ammonia-ba
56 Chapter 4 ENWW3 Replace the print cartridge, and close the print cartridge door.4 Plug the power cord back into the printer.Cleaning the printer m
ENWW Managing the printer 575Managing the printerThis chapter provides information on the following topics:● Printer information pages● Using the hp
58 Chapter 5 ENWWPrinter information pages Special pages reside within the memory of the printer. These pages help you to diagnose and solve problems
ENWW Using the hp toolbox 59Using the hp toolboxThe HP toolbox is a Web application that you can use for the following tasks:● Check the printer statu
60 Chapter 5 ENWWhp toolbox sectionsThe HP toolbox software contains these sections: ● Status tab● Troubleshooting tab● Alerts tab● Documentation tab
ENWW Using the hp toolbox 61Status tabThe Status tab has links to these main pages:● Device Status. View printer status information. This page will in
ENWW Contents vAlerts tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
62 Chapter 5 ENWWAlerts tabThe Alerts tab allows you to configure the printer to automatically notify you of printer alerts. The Alerts tab has links
ENWW Using the hp toolbox 63Advanced Printer Settings windowWhen you click the Advanced Printer Settings link, a new window opens. The Advanced Printe
64 Chapter 5 ENWWUsing the embedded Web serverThe embedded Web server is available for HP LaserJet 1300 series printers with LIO network connections.
ENWW Using the embedded Web server 65Information tabThe Information pages group consists of the following pages.● Device Status. This page displays th
66 Chapter 5 ENWWNetworking tabThis tab allows the network administrator to control network-related settings for the printer when it is connected to
ENWW Wireless printing 67Wireless printingWireless networks offer a safe, secure, and cost-effective alternative to traditional wired network connecti
68 Chapter 5 ENWW
ENWW Problemsolving 696ProblemsolvingThis chapter provides information on the following topics:● Finding the solution● Status light patterns● Common
70 Chapter 6 ENWWFinding the solution You can use this section to find the solution to common printer problems.Step 1: Is the printer set up correctl
ENWW Finding the solution 71Step 4: Is the print quality acceptable?Yes: If the print quality is acceptable, go to Step 5: Is the printer communicatin
vi Contents ENWWKorean EMI statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110VCCI stat
72 Chapter 6 ENWWStatus light patterns Control panel light messageLight status Condition of the printer Action ReadyThe printer is ready to
ENWW Status light patterns 73Return to Finding the solution. Printer initialization/Cancel Job/Cleaning ModeA printer initialization is taking pl
74 Chapter 6 ENWWCommon Macintosh problemsChoose the item that best describes the problem:● Problems in the Chooser● Printing Errors● USB Problems● O
ENWW Common Macintosh problems 75Printing Errors A print job was not sent to your desired printer.Another printer with the same or similar name may ha
76 Chapter 6 ENWWUSB ProblemsUnable to print from a third-party USB card.This error occurs when the software for USB printers is not installed.When a
ENWW Common Macintosh problems 77OS X problemsPrinter features do not appear.The wrong PPD is selected for the printer.Verify which PPD is selected as
78 Chapter 6 ENWWSelecting an Alternate PostScript Printer Description (PPD) for the hp LaserJet 1300 series printerMac OS 9.x1 Open the Chooser from
ENWW Troubleshooting PostScript (PS) errors 79Troubleshooting PostScript (PS) errorsThe following situations are PS language specific and may occur wh
80 Chapter 6 ENWWPaper handling problemsChoose the item that best describes the problem:● Paper jam● Print is skewed (crooked)● More than one sheet o
ENWW Paper handling problems 81Return to Finding the solution.Print job is extremely slow The maximum speed of the printer is up to 18 pages per minut
ENWW Printer basics 11Printer basicsThis chapter provides information on the following topics:● Quick access to more information● Printer configurati
82 Chapter 6 ENWWPrinted page is different than what appeared on screenChoose the item that best describes the problem:● Garbled, incorrect, or incom
ENWW Printed page is different than what appeared on screen 83Return to Finding the solution.Page format is different than on another printerIf you us
84 Chapter 6 ENWWPrinter software problems Return to Finding the solution.Printer software problemsProblem SolutionA printer driver for the HP Lase
ENWW Improving print quality 85Improving print qualityThis section provides information about identifying and correcting print defects.Light print or
86 Chapter 6 ENWWGray backgroundToner smearLoose tonerVertical repetitive defects● Make sure that the priority input tray is in place.● Decrease the
ENWW Improving print quality 87Misformed charactersPage skewCurl or waveWrinkles or creases● If characters are improperly formed, producing hollow ima
88 Chapter 6 ENWWToner scatter outlineReturn to Finding the solution.● If large amounts of toner have scattered around the characters, the media migh
ENWW Clearing jams 89Clearing jams Occasionally, media becomes jammed during a print job. Some of the causes include the following:● The input trays a
90 Chapter 6 ENWWRemoving a jammed pageCAUTION Media jams might result in loose toner on the page. If you get any toner on your clothes, wash them in
ENWW Clearing jams 914 With both hands, grasp the side of the media that is most visible (this includes the middle), and carefully pull it free from t
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