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Table 8-1 Alert and warning messages (continued) Control panel message Description Recommended action If the error persists, contact HP Customer Care. See HP Customer Care or the support flyer that came in the device box. Replace supplies Override in use A supply is low and using Override may result Replace the supply that is low. in unsatisfactory print quality. Settings cleared The device has cleared job settings. Re-enter any appropriate job settings. Unauthorized yellow Unauthorized magenta Unauthorized cyan Unauthorized black A new supply has been installed that is not made by HP. One of these four messages is displayed until an HP supply is installed or (Select) is pressed. If you believe you purchased an HP supply, please call the HP fraud hotline at 1-877-219-3183. Service or repairs required as a result of using non-HP supplies is not covered under HP warranty. To continue printing, press (Select). Critical error messages Critical error messages can indicate some kind of failure. Cycling the power might fix the problem. If a critical error persists, the device might require service. Critical error messages Table 8-2 Critical error messages Control panel message 50 Fuser Error 51 Laser Error 52 Scanner Error Description The device has experienced an internal hardware error. The device has experienced an internal hardware error. The device has experienced an internal hardware error. Recommended action Turn off the device, wait at least 25 minutes, and then turn on the device. If a surge protector is being used, remove it. Plug the device directly into the wall socket. Use the power switch to turn on the device. If the error persists, contact HP Customer Care. See HP Customer Care or the support flyer that came in the device box. Turn off the power by using the power switch, wait at least 30 seconds, and then turn on the power and wait for the device to initialize. If a surge protector is being used, remove it. Plug the device directly into the wall socket. Use the power switch to turn the device on. If the error persists, contact HP Customer Care. See HP Customer Care or the support flyer that came in the device box. Turn off the power by using the power switch, wait at least 30 seconds, and then turn on the power and wait for the device to initialize. If a surge protector is being used, remove it. Plug the device directly into the wall socket. Use the power switch to turn the device on. 78 Chapter 8 Problem solving ENWW

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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Control panel message

Description

Recommended action

If the error persists, contact HP Customer

Care. See

HP Customer Care

or the support

flyer that came in the device box.

Replace supplies

Override in use

A supply is low and using Override may result

in unsatisfactory print quality.

Replace the supply that is low.

Settings cleared

The device has cleared job settings.

Re-enter any appropriate job settings.

Unauthorized yellow

Unauthorized magenta

Unauthorized cyan

Unauthorized black

A new supply has been installed that is not

made by HP. One of these four messages is

displayed until an HP supply is installed or

(

Select

) is pressed.

If you believe you purchased an HP supply,

please call the HP fraud hotline at

1-877-219-3183. Service or repairs required

as a result of using non-HP supplies is not

covered under HP warranty.

To continue printing, press

(

Select

Critical error messages

Critical error messages can indicate some kind of failure. Cycling the power might fix the problem. If a

critical error persists, the device might require service.

Critical error messages

Table 8-2

Critical error messages

Control panel message

Description

Recommended action

50 Fuser Error

The device has experienced an internal

hardware error.

Turn off the device, wait at least 25 minutes,

and then turn on the device.

If a surge protector is being used, remove it.

Plug the device directly into the wall socket.

Use the power switch to turn on the device.

If the error persists, contact HP Customer

Care. See

HP Customer Care

or the support

flyer that came in the device box.

51 Laser Error

The device has experienced an internal

hardware error.

Turn off the power by using the power switch,

wait at least 30 seconds, and then turn on the

power and wait for the device to initialize.

If a surge protector is being used, remove it.

Plug the device directly into the wall socket.

Use the power switch to turn the device on.

If the error persists, contact HP Customer

Care. See

HP Customer Care

or the support

flyer that came in the device box.

52 Scanner Error

The device has experienced an internal

hardware error.

Turn off the power by using the power switch,

wait at least 30 seconds, and then turn on the

power and wait for the device to initialize.

If a surge protector is being used, remove it.

Plug the device directly into the wall socket.

Use the power switch to turn the device on.

Table 8-1

Alert and warning messages

(continued)

Chapter 8

Problem solving

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