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U.S. returns, Paper, Material restrictions, HP LaserJet Printer Family Print Media Guide

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More than 10 million HP LaserJet print cartridges were recycled globally in 2002 through the HP Planet Partners supplies recycling program. This record number represents 26 million pounds of print cartridge materials diverted from landfills. Worldwide, HP recycled an average of 80% of the print cartridge by weight consisting primarily of plastic and metals. Plastics and metals are used to make new products such as HP products, plastic trays and spools. The remaining materials are disposed of in an environmentally responsible manner. U.S. returns For a more environmentally responsible return of used cartridges and supplies, HP encourages the use of bulk returns. Simply bundle two or more cartridges together and use the single, pre-paid, preaddressed UPS label that is supplied in the package. For more information in the U.S., call 1-800-340-2445 or visit the HP Printing Supplies Returns and Recycling Program Web site at: http://www.hp.com/go/recycle. Non-U.S. returns Non-U.S. customers should visit the http://www.hp.com/go/recycle Web site for further information regarding availability of the HP Supplies Returns and Recycling program. Paper This product is capable of using recycled papers, when the paper meets the guidelines outlined in the HP LaserJet Printer Family Print Media Guide. Go to http://www.hp.com/support/ljpaperguide to download this guide in PDF format. This product is suitable for the use of recycled paper according to EN12281:2002. Material restrictions This product does not contain added mercury. This product does not contain batteries. For recycling information, you can contact http://www.hp.com/go/recycle or contact your local authorities or the Electronics Industry Alliance at http://www.eiae.org. ENWW Environmental Product Stewardship program 117

Section	Page
Printer basics	13
Quick access to printer information	14
User guide links	14
Where to look for more information	14
Setting up the printer	14
Using the printer	14
Printer configurations	16
HP Color LaserJet 1600 printer	16
Printer features	17
Walk around	19
Software	21
Software and supported operating systems	21
Software tips	21
How do I gain access to the printer features?	21
How do I get the latest printing software?	21
What other software is available?	22
Software for Windows	22
Printer drivers	22
Using Help	22
HP Toolbox	22
Uninstalling the printer software	22
Uninstalling software for Windows	22
To uninstall software for Windows 98 Second Edition and later	23
Uninstalling software for Windows by using Add or Remove Programs	23
Print-media specifications	24
General guidelines	24
Paper and print media	24
Printing and storage environment	25
Envelopes	25
Envelope storage and construction	26
Labels	27
Transparencies	27
Supported media weights and sizes	28
Tray 1 and Tray 2 media specifications	28
Control panel	31
Control panel features	32
Display	32
Understanding Supplies Status	32
Black, Yellow, Cyan, and Magenta Supplies Status gauges	33
Understanding Printer Status	33
Cancel Job button	33
Attention light	33
Ready light	33
Ready light and Select button	33
Left and Right arrow buttons	34
Printing tasks	35
Loading trays	36
Loading Tray 1	36
To load Tray 1	36
Loading Tray 2 or optional Tray 3	37
To load Tray 2 or optional Tray 3	37
Printing on special media	40
Printing on envelopes	40
Printing on labels	42
Transparencies	43
Printing on HP LaserJet glossy paper and HP LaserJet photo paper	44
Printing on letterhead or preprinted forms	45
Printing on HP LaserJet Tough paper	46
Printing on custom-sized print media or cardstock	47
Controlling print jobs	48
Printing by tray Source versus by paper Type or paper Size	48
Features in the printer driver	48
Setting a custom paper size	49
Printing in grayscale	49
Changing the color settings	49
Creating and using watermarks	49
Printing multiple pages on one sheet of paper (N-up printing)	49
Creating and using Quick Sets	50
Reducing or enlarging	50
Printing on different paper for the first page	50
Restoring the default printer-driver settings	50
To print from Windows	51
Gaining access to printer driver settings	51
Printing on both sides	53
Print on both sides of the paper	53
Canceling a print job	55
Color	57
Using color	58
HP ImageREt 2400	58
Media selection	58
Color options	58
Standard red-green-blue (sRGB)	58
Managing color options	60
Print in Grayscale	60
Automatic versus Manual color adjustment	60
Manual color options	60
Halftone options	60
Edge Control	60
RGB Color	61
Neutral Grays	61
Matching colors	62
How do I?	63
Print: How do I?	64
Print on special media, such as glossy or photo paper	64
Print on both sides of the paper	65
Print on envelopes and custom media sizes	66
Change the device print settings, such as print quality, in HP Toolbox	66
Print color documents from my computer in black and white only	66
Change color options	67
Other: How do I?	68
Changing print cartridges	68
To change the print cartridge	68
Managing the printer	71
Special pages	72
Demo page	72
Configuration page	72
Supplies Status page	73
Menu map	75
HP Toolbox	76
Supported operating systems	76
Supported browsers	76
To view the HP Toolbox	76
Status tab	77
Troubleshooting tab	77
Alerts tab	77
Set up Status Alerts page	77
Documentation tab	78
Device Settings	78
Other links	78
Maintenance	79
Managing supplies	80
Checking and ordering supplies	80
To check status and order using the control panel	80
To check and order supplies using HP Toolbox	80
Storing supplies	80
Replacing and recycling supplies	81
HP policy on non-HP supplies	81
Resetting the printer for non-HP supplies	81
HP anti-counterfeit Web site	81
Cartridge out override	82
Configuration	82
On-going operation	82
Cleaning the printer	83
To clean the fuser using HP Toolbox	83
Calibrating the printer	84
To calibrate the printer at the printer	84
To calibrate the printer from the HP Toolbox	84
Problem solving	85
Support strategy	86
Troubleshooting process	87
Troubleshooting checklist	87
Control panel messages	89
Alert and warning messages	89
Alert and warning messages	89
Critical error messages	90
Critical error messages	90
Clearing jams	92
Where to look for jams	92
To clear jams from inside the printer	93
To clear jams from Tray 2 or optional Tray 3	94
To clear jams from the top bin	95
Print problems	96
Print quality problems	96
Improving print quality	96
Understanding print-quality settings	96
To temporarily change print-quality settings	96
To change print-quality settings for all future jobs	96
Identifying and correcting print defects	96
Print-quality checklist	97
General print quality issues	97
Solving issues with color documents	101
Media-handling problems	103
Print-media guidelines	103
Solving print-media problems	103
Performance problems	104
Troubleshooting tools	106
Device pages and reports	106
Demo page	106
Configuration page	106
Supplies Status page	106
HP Toolbox	106
To view HP Toolbox	107
Troubleshooting tab	107
Service menu	107
Restoring the factory-set defaults	107
To reset the factory pre-set defaults	107
Cleaning the paper path	107
To clean the paper path	107
Calibrating the printer	108
Accessories and ordering information	109
Replacement supplies	110
Cable and interface accessories	111
Paper handling accessories	112
Paper and other print media	113
User-replaceable parts	115
Supplementary documentation	116
Service and support	117
Hewlett-Packard limited warranty statement	118
Print Cartridge Limited Warranty Statement	119
Availability of support and service	120
HP Care Pack™ Services and Service Agreements	120
Repacking the printer	121
To repack the printer	121
Service information form	122
Specifications	123
MFP specifications	123
Regulatory information	125
Introduction	126
FCC regulations	127
Environmental Product Stewardship program	128
Protecting the environment	128
Ozone production	128
Energy consumption	128
HP LaserJet printing supplies	128
Disposal of waste equipment by users in private households in the European Union	130
Material safety data sheet	131
Declaration of conformity	132
Country/region-specific safety statements	133
Laser safety statement	133
Canadian DOC statement	133
Korean EMI statement	133
VCCI statement (Japan)	133
Finnish laser statement	134

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More than 10 million HP LaserJet print cartridges were recycled globally in 2002 through the HP Planet

Partners supplies recycling program. This record number represents 26 million pounds of print cartridge

materials diverted from landfills. Worldwide, HP recycled an average of 80% of the print cartridge by

weight consisting primarily of plastic and metals. Plastics and metals are used to make new products

such as HP products, plastic trays and spools. The remaining materials are disposed of in an

environmentally responsible manner.

U.S. returns

For a more environmentally responsible return of used cartridges and supplies, HP encourages the use

of bulk returns. Simply bundle two or more cartridges together and use the single, pre-paid, pre-

addressed UPS label that is supplied in the package. For more information in the U.S., call

1-800-340-2445 or visit the HP Printing Supplies Returns and Recycling Program Web site at:

http://www.hp.com/

go/recycle

Non-U.S. returns

Non-U.S. customers should visit the

http://www.hp.com/

go/recycle

Web site for further information

regarding availability of the HP Supplies Returns and Recycling program.

Paper

This product is capable of using recycled papers, when the paper meets the guidelines outlined in

the

HP LaserJet Printer Family Print Media Guide

. Go to

http://www.hp.com/

support/ljpaperguide

download this guide in PDF format. This product is suitable for the use of recycled paper according to

EN12281:2002.

Material restrictions

This product does not contain added mercury.

This product does not contain batteries.

For recycling information, you can contact

http://www.hp.com/

go/recycle

or contact your local authorities

or the Electronics Industry Alliance at

http://www.eiae.org

ENWW

Environmental Product Stewardship program

117