User manual HP LASERJET 1200

[. . . ] user guide hp LaserJet 1200 series products HP LaserJet 1200 Series Printer and Print·Copy·Scan Products User Guide © Copyright Hewlett-Packard Company 2002 All Rights Reserved. Reproduction, adaptation, or translation without prior written permission is prohibited, except as allowed under the copyright laws. A user of the Hewlett-Packard printer associated with this user guide is granted a license to: a) print hard copies of this user guide for PERSONAL, INTERNAL or COMPANY use subject to the restriction not to sell, re-sell or otherwise distribute the hard copies; and b) place an electronic copy of this user guide on a network server, provided access to the electronic copy is limited to PERSONAL, INTERNAL users of the Hewlett-Packard printer associated with this user guide. The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. [. . . ] Note When you add new media, remove all of the media from the input tray and straighten the stack of new media. 130 Chapter 9 Troubleshooting the printer EN Changing the pickup roller If the printer regularly mispicks (no media feeds through or more than one sheet feeds through), you might need to change or clean the pickup roller. See Accessories and ordering information to order a new pickup roller. 1 CAUTION Failure to complete this procedure might damage the printer. 1 2 2 3 4 Unplug the power cord from the printer, and allow the printer to cool. Release the small, white tabs on either side of the pickup roller, and rotate the pickup roller toward the front. Continued on next page. 3 4 EN Changing the pickup roller 131 5 5 6 Gently pull the pickup roller up and out. Position the new or cleaned part in the slot of the previous pickup roller. See Cleaning the pickup roller for instructions. 6 Note Circular and rectangular pegs on each side prevent you from incorrectly positioning the pickup roller. 7 Rotate the top of the new pickup roller away from you until both sides snap into place. Plug the printer in to turn it back on. 7 8 9 8 9 132 Chapter 9 Troubleshooting the printer EN Cleaning the pickup roller If you want to clean the pickup roller rather than replace it, follow the instructions below: Remove the pickup roller as described in steps 1 through 5 of Changing the pickup roller. 1 1 Dab a lint-free cloth in isopropyl alcohol, and scrub the roller. WARNING!Before you close the printer and plug in the power cord, allow the alcohol to dry completely. 2 2 Using a dry, lint-free cloth, wipe the pickup roller to remove loosened dirt. Allow the pickup roller to dry completely before you reinstall it in the printer (see steps 6 through 9 of Changing the pickup roller). 3 3 EN Cleaning the pickup roller 133 Changing the printer separation pad Note Before you change the separation pad, clean the pickup roller. If your input tray feeds more than one page at a time, you might need to change the printer separation pad. Recurring feed problems indicate that the printer separation pad is worn. See Accessories and ordering information to order a new printer separation pad. 1 2 2 3 4 Unplug the power cord from the printer, and allow the printer to cool. To pry the separation pad up from the spring-loaded base, insert a flat-edged screwdriver in the slot under the separation pad and twist until the tabs are free. 1 Continued on next page. 3 4 134 Chapter 9 Troubleshooting the printer EN 5 5 Reach in through the opening, push the spring-loaded base down with one hand, and pull the separation pad up with the other hand. With one hand, position the new separation pad in the slot of the previous separation pad (A). With the other hand, reach through the input tray opening, and push the spring-loaded base down (B). 6 6 Note The tab on the right is larger to help you position it correctly. [. . . ] Use accessories and supplies specifically designed for the HP LaserJet 1200 Printer and the HP LaserJet 1200 Print·Copy·Scan to ensure optimum performance. Ordering information Item Printer memory Description or use Order number Dual in-line memory Boosts the printer's ability of the module (DIMM) printer to handle complex print jobs. q Maximum add on: 64 MB q Available DIMMs: 8 MB 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB C7842A C7843A C7845A C7846A EN 259 Ordering information (continued) Item Cables and interface accessories Parallel cables Description or use Method of connectivity from printer to computer. q 2 meter IEEE-1284 cable q 3 meter IEEE-1284 cable Method of connectivity from printer to computer. [. . . ]