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Use manual print modes Try the following manual print modes to see if they solve the image quality problems. These options can be found in the Optimize sub-menu under the control panel Print Quality menu. See Print Quality menu on page 22. ● PAPER CURL: The REDUCED setting decreases full speed to 10 PPM (instead of 40 PPM) and 3/4 speed to 7.5 PPM (instead of 30 PPM) in order to reduce paper curl problems. ● PRE-ROTATION: Set this feature to ON if horizontal streaks appear on pages. Using this feature increases the warmup time for the product. ● FUSER TEMP: If you are seeing a faint image of the page repeated at the bottom of the page or on the following page, you should first make sure the Paper Type and Print Mode settings are correct for the type of paper you are using. If you continue to see ghost images on your print jobs, set the Fuser Temp feature to one of the Alternate settings . Try the ALTERNATE 1 setting first and see if it solves the problem. If you continue to see the problem, try ALTERNATE 2 and then ALTERNATE 3. With the ALTERNATE 2 and ALTERNATE 3 settings you may see an extra delay between jobs. ● TRAY 1: Set the mode to ALTERNATE if you are seeing marks on the back side of the paper when printing from Tray 1. This increases the frequency of the cleaning cycle. ● GLOSS MODE: Set this feature to HIGH for glossy print jobs, such as photos, if you notice the gloss finish decreasing after the first page is printed. ● LIGHT MEDIA: Set this feature to ON if you are frequently seeing Fuser Delay Jam or Fuser Wrap Jam messages, especially when printing on light-weight paper or on jobs with heavy toner coverage. ● MEDIA TEMP: Set this feature to REDUCED if you are having problems with paper sticking together in the output bin. ● ENVIRONMENT: Optimizes performance in extreme low temperature environments. Set this feature to ON if the product is operating in a low-temperature environment and you are having problems with print quality such as blisters in the printed image. ● LINE VOLTAGE: Optimizes performance in low-voltage conditions. Set this feature to ON if the product is operating in a low-voltage environment and you are having problems with print quality such as blisters in the printed image. ● CLEANING FREQUENCY: If you are seeing defects in the printed output that repeat at 38 mm (1.5 inch) intervals, set this feature to ALTERNATE. This feature increases the frequency at which the C roller is cleaned. Setting this feature to ALTERNATE might also reduce printing speed and increase the frequency of consumable replacement. ● D-BLADE BIAS: If you are seeing short white vertical lines in the printed output, set this feature to ALTERNATE. The ALTERNATE setting might also cause dark spots in the printed output, so be sure to test this setting on a few print jobs. ● WASTE BIN: Set this feature to ALTERNATE if you are seeing lengthwise toner streaks in your printed output, especially in jobs with low toner coverage. ● BACKGROUND: Turn this feature on if pages are printing with a shaded background. Using this feature can reduce gloss levels. ● HEAVY MODE: Sets speed to 30 PPM or 24 PPM in order to better feed heavy paper. ENWW Solve image quality problems 245

Section	Page
Product basics	15
Product comparison	16
Product features	17
Product walkaround	20
Front view	20
HP Color LaserJet CP6015n, HP Color LaserJet CP6015dn, and HP Color LaserJet CP6015de	20
HP Color LaserJet CP6015x	21
HP Color LaserJet CP6015xh	21
Back view	22
Interface ports	23
Serial number and model number location	23
Control panel	25
Use the control panel	26
Control-panel layout	26
Interpreting control panel indicator lights	27
Control panel menus	28
Getting started basics	28
Menu hierarchy	29
Open the menus	29
Show Me How menu	30
Retrieve job menu	31
Information menu	32
Paper handling menu	33
Configure device menu	34
Printing menu	34
PCL sub-menu	34
Print Quality menu	36
System setup menu	41
Output Setup menu	47
I/O menu	50
Resets menu	55
Diagnostics menu	57
Service menu	61
Software for Windows	63
Supported operating systems for Windows	64
Supported printer drivers for Windows	65
HP Universal Print Driver (UPD)	66
UPD installation modes	66
Select the correct printer driver for Windows	67
Priority for print settings	68
Change printer-driver settings for Windows	69
Remove software for Windows	70
Supported utilities for Windows	71
HP Web Jetadmin	71
Embedded Web server	71
HP Easy Printer Care	71
Software for other operating systems	73
Use the product with Macintosh	75
Software for Macintosh	76
Supported operating systems for Macintosh	76
Supported printer drivers for Macintosh	76
Remove software from Macintosh operating systems	76
Priority for print settings for Macintosh	76
Change printer-driver settings for Macintosh	76
Software for Macintosh computers	77
HP Printer Utility	77
Open the HP Printer Utility	77
HP Printer Utility features	78
Supported utilities for Macintosh	78
Embedded Web server	78
Use features in the Macintosh printer driver	79
Print	79
Create and use printing presets in Macintosh	79
Resize documents or print on a custom paper size	79
Print a cover page	79
Use watermarks	80
Print multiple pages on one sheet of paper in Macintosh	80
Print on both sides of the page (duplex printing)	81
Set the stapling options	81
Store jobs	82
Set the color options	82
Use the Services menu	82
Connect the product	85
USB connection	86
Network connection	87
Network configuration	89
Benefits of a network connection	90
Supported network protocols	91
Configure network settings	92
TCP/IP	92
Internet Protocol (IP)	92
Transmission Control Protocol (TCP)	92
IP address	92
Configure IP parameters	92
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)	93
BOOTP	93
Subnets	93
Subnet mask	93
Gateways	93
Default gateway	93
Manually configure IPv4 TCP/IP parameters from the control panel	93
Manually configure IPv6 TCP/IP parameters from the control panel	94
Network utilities	96
Other components and utilities	96
Paper and print media	97
Understand paper and print media use	98
Supported paper and print media sizes	99
Supported paper types	103
Special paper or print media guidelines	105
Load paper and print media	106
Load Tray 1	106
Print envelopes	107
Load banner paper into Tray 1	107
Load Trays 2, 3, 4, or 5	107
Load standard-sized paper into Trays 2, 3, 4, or 5	107
Load undetectable standard-sized paper into Trays 2, 3, 4, and 5	109
Load custom-size paper into Tray 2, 3, 4, or 5	110
Load large-size paper into Tray 3, 4, or 5	111
Configure trays	113
Configure a tray when loading paper	113
Configure a tray to match print job settings	113
Configure a tray by using the Paper Handling menu	114
Automatic media type sensing (auto sense mode)	114
Auto-sense settings	114
Select the media by source, type, or size	115
Source	115
Type and Size	115
Choose an output location	116
Standard output bin	116
Optional output accessories	116
3-bin stapler/stacker features	116
Booklet maker finisher features	116
Accessory walkaround	117
Configure the accessory operation mode	119
Select the operating mode at the control panel	119
Select the operating mode in the printer driver (Windows)	120
Select the operating mode in the printer driver (Mac OS X)	120
Use product features	121
Economy settings	122
Sleep delay	122
Set sleep delay	122
Disable/enable sleep mode	122
Wake time	122
Set the wake time	123
Set economy modes from the EWS	123
Use the stapler	124
Supported paper sizes for stapling	124
Staple print jobs	126
Use job storage features	127
Gain access to the job storage features	127
Use the proof and hold feature	127
Create a proof and hold job	127
Print a proof and hold job	128
Delete a proof and hold job	128
Use the personal job feature	129
Print a personal job	129
Delete a personal job	129
Use the Quick Copy feature	130
Create a QuickCopy job	130
Printing a Quick Copy job	130
Delete a Quick Copy job	130
Use the stored job feature	131
Create a stored print job	131
Print a stored job	131
Delete a stored job	131
Banner printing	132
Print banners from Tray 1	132
Print photos or marketing material	133
Supported glossy paper	133
Configure the paper tray	133
Configure the driver settings	134
Print weatherproof maps and outdoor signs	135
Supported tough paper	135
Configure the paper tray	135
Configure the driver settings	135
Set the duplex alignment	136
Print tasks	137
Cancel a print job	138
Stop the current print job from the control panel	138
Stop the current print job from the software program	138
Use features in the Windows printer driver	139
Open the printer driver	139
Use printing shortcuts	139
Set paper and quality options	139
Set document effects	140
Set document finishing options	140
Set product output options	140
Set job storage options	141
Set color options	141
Obtain support and product-status information	142
Set advanced printing options	142
Use color	143
Manage color	144
Automatic or manual color adjustment	144
Manual color options	144
Print in grayscale	145
Restrict color use	145
Restrict color printing	145
RGB Color (Color Themes)	146
Match colors	147
Sample book color matching	147
Printing color samples	147
PANTONE® color matching	148
Advanced color use	149
HP ImageREt 4800	149
Paper selection	149
sRGB	149
Print in four colors — CMYK	149
CMYK ink set emulation (HP postscript level 3 emulation)	149
TrueCMYK	150
Manage and maintain the product	151
Information pages	152
HP Easy Printer Care	153
Open the HP Easy Printer Care software	153
HP Easy Printer Care software sections	153
Embedded Web server	156
Open the embedded Web server by using a network connection	156
Embedded Web server sections	157
Use HP Web Jetadmin software	159
Security features	160
Secure the embedded Web server	160
Secure Disk Erase	160
Data affected	160
Additional Information	161
Job storage	161
Lock the control-panel menus	161
Set the real-time clock	162
Set the real-time clock	162
Manage supplies	164
Print-cartridge storage	164
HP policy on non-HP print cartridges	164
HP fraud hotline and Web site	164
Replace supplies	165
Locate supplies	165
Supply replacement guidelines	165
Approximate replacement intervals for supplies	166
Change print cartridges	166
Change image drums	168
Install memory	171
Install DDR memory DIMMs	171
Enable memory for Windows	175
Install an HP Jetdirect or EIO print server card or EIO hard disk	176
Replace the staple cartridge	178
Replace saddle stitch staple cartridges in the booklet maker	180
Clean the product	183
Clean the exterior	183
Clean spilled toner	183
Upgrade the firmware	184
Determine the current firmware version	184
Download new firmware from the HP Web site	184
Transfer the new firmware to the product	184
Use FTP to upload the firmware through a browser	184
Use FTP to upgrade the firmware on a network connection using Microsoft Windows	185
Use HP Web Jetadmin to upgrade the firmware	186
Use MS-DOS commands to upgrade the firmware for USB connections	186
Upgrade the HP Jetdirect firmware	187
Solve problems	189
Solving general problems	190
Troubleshooting checklist	190
Restore factory settings	191
Factors that affect product performance	191
Automatic neutral calibration	192
Control-panel message types	193
Control-panel messages	194
Jams	214
Common causes of jams	214
Jam locations	215
Clear jams	215
AREA 1: Clear jams in the output bin	216
AREA 2 and AREA 3: Clear jams in the fuser area and the transfer area	218
AREA 4: Clear jams in the duplex area	222
AREA 5: Clear jams in Tray 2 and the internal paper path	225
AREA 6: Clear jams in Tray 1	228
Clear jams when printing banners	231
AREA 7: Clear jams in optional Trays 3, 4, and 5	233
AREA 8: Clear jams in the optional finishing devices	236
Clear jams in the output-accessory bridge	236
Clear jams in the sorter area	236
Clear jams in the booklet maker	238
Clear staple jams	240
Clear staple jams in the main stapler	240
Clear staple jams in the booklet maker	241
Jam recovery	244
Paper-handling problems	245
Product feeds multiple sheets	245
Product feeds incorrect page size	245
Product pulls from incorrect tray	245
Paper does not feed automatically	246
Paper does not feed from Tray 2, 3, 4, or 5	246
Transparencies or glossy paper will not feed	247
Envelopes jam or will not feed in the product	248
Output is curled or wrinkled	248
Product will not duplex or duplexes incorrectly	249
Understand lights on the formatter	250
HP Jetdirect LEDs	250
Heartbeat LED	250
Solve image quality problems	251
Example print quality problems	251
Repetitive defects ruler	251
Overhead transparency defects	253
Print quality problems associated with the environment	253
Print quality problems associated with jams	253
Optimize and improve image quality	253
Use supported paper	254
Calibrate the product	254
Specify the correct paper type	254
Clean the fuser	255
Respond to control panel error messages	256
Clean the registration second transfer assembly	257
Use manual print modes	259
Print-quality-troubleshooting pages	260
Performance problems	261
Solve network connectivity problems	262
Solve network printing problems	262
Verify communication over the network	263
Product software problems	264
Solve common Macintosh problems	265
Supplies and accessories	269
Order parts, accessories, and supplies	270
Order directly from HP	270
Order through service or support providers	270
Order directly through the embedded Web server (for printers that are connected to a network)	270
Order directly through the HP Easy Printer Care software	270
Part numbers	271
Accessories	271
Print cartridges	271
Image drums	271
Maintenance kits	271
Memory	272
Cables and interfaces	272
Service and support	273
Hewlett-Packard limited warranty statement	273
Print cartridge and image drum limited warranty statement	275
Color LaserJet Fuser Kit, Transfer Kit, and Roller Kit Limited Warranty Statement	276
Customer self repair warranty service	277
Customer support	278
Availability of support and service	279
HP maintenance agreements	279
On-site service agreements	279
Priority onsite service	279
Next-day onsite service	279
Weekly (volume) on-site service	279
Product specifications	281
Physical specifications	282
Electrical specifications	283
Acoustic specifications	284
Environmental specifications	285
Regulatory information	287
FCC regulations	288
Environmental product stewardship program	289
Protecting the environment	289
Ozone production	289
Power consumption	289
Paper use	289
Plastics	289
HP LaserJet print supplies	289
Return and recycling instructions	290
United States and Puerto Rico	290
Multiple returns (more than one cartridge)	290
Single returns	290
Shipping	290
Non-U.S. returns	290
Paper	290
Material restrictions	290
Disposal of waste equipment by users in private households in the European Union	291
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)	291
For more information	292
Declaration of Conformity	293
Certificate of volatility	294
Types of memory	294
Volatile memory	294
Non-volatile memory	294
Hard-disk-drive memory	294
Safety statements	295
Laser safety	295
Canadian DOC regulations	295
VCCI statement (Japan)	295
Power cord statement (Japan)	295
EMI statement (Korea)	295
Laser statement for Finland	296
Substances Table (China)	297

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Use manual print modes

Try the following manual print modes to see if they solve the image quality problems. These options can

be found in the Optimize sub-menu under the control panel Print Quality menu. See

Print Quality menu

on page

●

PAPER CURL

: The

REDUCED

setting decreases full speed to 10 PPM (instead of 40 PPM) and

3/4 speed to 7.5 PPM (instead of 30 PPM) in order to reduce paper curl problems.

●

PRE-ROTATION

: Set this feature to

if horizontal streaks appear on pages. Using this feature

increases the warmup time for the product.

●

FUSER TEMP

: If you are seeing a faint image of the page repeated at the bottom of the page or

on the following page, you should first make sure the Paper Type and Print Mode settings are

correct for the type of paper you are using. If you continue to see ghost images on your print jobs,

set the Fuser Temp feature to one of the Alternate settings . Try the

ALTERNATE 1

setting first

and see if it solves the problem. If you continue to see the problem, try

ALTERNATE 2

and then

ALTERNATE 3

. With the

ALTERNATE 2

and

ALTERNATE 3

settings you may see an extra delay

between jobs.

●

TRAY 1

: Set the mode to

ALTERNATE

if you are seeing marks on the back side of the paper when

printing from Tray 1. This increases the frequency of the cleaning cycle.

●

GLOSS MODE

: Set this feature to

HIGH

for glossy print jobs, such as photos, if you notice the

gloss finish decreasing after the first page is printed.

●

LIGHT MEDIA

: Set this feature to

if you are frequently seeing Fuser Delay Jam or Fuser Wrap

Jam messages, especially when printing on light-weight paper or on jobs with heavy toner

coverage.

●

MEDIA TEMP

: Set this feature to

REDUCED

if you are having problems with paper sticking

together in the output bin.

●

ENVIRONMENT

: Optimizes performance in extreme low temperature environments. Set this

feature to

if the product is operating in a low-temperature environment and you are having

problems with print quality such as blisters in the printed image.

●

LINE VOLTAGE

: Optimizes performance in low-voltage conditions. Set this feature to

if the

product is operating in a low-voltage environment and you are having problems with print quality

such as blisters in the printed image.

●

CLEANING FREQUENCY

: If you are seeing defects in the printed output that repeat at 38 mm

(1.5 inch) intervals, set this feature to

ALTERNATE

. This feature increases the frequency at which

the C roller is cleaned. Setting this feature to

ALTERNATE

might also reduce printing speed and

increase the frequency of consumable replacement.

●

D-BLADE BIAS

: If you are seeing short white vertical lines in the printed output, set this feature

ALTERNATE

. The

ALTERNATE

setting might also cause dark spots in the printed output, so

be sure to test this setting on a few print jobs.

●

WASTE BIN

: Set this feature to

ALTERNATE

if you are seeing lengthwise toner streaks in your

printed output, especially in jobs with low toner coverage.

●

BACKGROUND

: Turn this feature on if pages are printing with a shaded background. Using this

feature can reduce gloss levels.

●

HEAVY MODE

: Sets speed to

30 PPM

24 PPM

in order to better feed heavy paper.

ENWW

Solve image quality problems

245