HP P1100
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HP LaserJet Professional P1100 Printer series
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Change the media to a lighter basis weight.
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Check the product environment. Very dry (low humidity) conditions can increase the amount of background shading.
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The density setting might be too high. Adjust the density setting. See
Change print density
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Install a new genuine HP print cartridge.
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Trademark and Copyright Information
Conventions used in this guide
Product basics
Product comparison
Environmental features
Product features
Product views
Front and left side view
Back view
Serial number and product number location
Control-panel layout
Software for Windows
Supported operating systems for Windows
Supported printer-drivers for Windows
Priority for print settings
Change printer-driver settings for Windows
Remove software for Windows
Use the uninstall utility to remove Windows software
Use the Windows Control Panel to remove software
Supported utilities (wireless models only)
Embedded Web server
Use the product with Mac
Software for Mac
Supported operating systems for Macintosh
Supported printer drivers for Macintosh
Remove software for Mac
Priority for print settings for Mac
Change printer-driver settings for Macintosh
Software for Mac computers
HP Printer Utility for Mac
Install software for Mac computers on a wireless network
Supported utilities for Mac (wireless models only)
Embedded Web server
Print with Mac
Create and use printing presets in Macintosh
Resize documents or print on a custom paper size
Print a cover page
Print multiple pages on one sheet of paper in Macintosh
Print on both sides (duplex)
Print on both sides manually
Connect the product
Supported network operating systems (wireless models only)
USB connection
HP Smart Install
CD installation
Network connection (wireless models only)
Supported network protocols
Install the product on a wireless network with HP Smart Install
Install the product on a wireless network with the software CD
Install the software for a product currently on the network
Perform a peer-to-peer (ad-hoc) wireless installation
Turn off the product wireless unit
Configure the network product
Use the Wireless Configuration utility
Restore default wireless settings
View or change network settings
Set or change the network password
IP address
Link speed setting
Paper and print media
Understand paper and print media use
Special paper or print media guidelines
Change the print driver to match the media type and size
Supported paper sizes
Supported paper types and tray capacity
Supported paper and print media types
Tray and bin capacity
Paper orientation for loading trays
Load paper trays
Priority feed slot
Input tray
Tray adjustment for short media (base models only)
Print tasks
Cancel a print job
Stop the current print job from the control panel (wireless models only)
Stop the current print job from the software program
Print with Windows
Open the Windows printer driver
Get help for any print option with Windows
Change the number of print copies with Windows
Print colored text as black with Windows
Save custom print settings for reuse with Windows
Use a printing quick set
Create a custom printing quick set
Improve print quality with Windows
Select a page size
Select a custom page size
Select a paper type
Select the print resolution
Print the first or last page on different paper with Windows
Scale a document to fit page size with Windows
Add a watermark to a document with Windows
Print on both sides (duplex) with Windows
Manually print on both sides (duplex)
Create a booklet with Windows
Print multiple pages per sheet with Windows
Select page orientation with Windows
Use HP ePrint
Use HP Cloud Print
Use AirPrint
Manage and maintain the product
Print the information pages
Configuration page
Supplies status page
Demo page
Use the HP Embedded Web Server (wireless models only)
Open the HP Embedded Web Server by using a network connection
HP Embedded Web Server sections
Information tab
Settings tab
Networking tab
HP Smart Install tab
Links
Economy settings
Auto-Off mode
Print with EconoMode
Manage supplies and accessories
Check and order supplies
Print-cartridge storage
HP policy on non-HP print cartridges
HP fraud hotline and Web site
Recycle supplies
Replacement instructions
Redistribute toner
Replace the print cartridge
Replace the pickup roller
Replace the separation pad
Clean the product
Clean the pickup roller
Clean the paper path
Clean the print-cartridge area
Clean the exterior
Product updates
Solve problems
Solve general problems
Troubleshooting checklist
Factors that affect product performance
Interpret control-panel light patterns
Clear jams
Common causes of jams
Jam locations
Clear jams from the input tray
Clear jams from the output areas
Clear jams from inside the product
Solve repeated jams
Change the jam recovery setting
Solve paper-handling problems
Solve image-quality problems
Image defect examples
Light print or faded
Toner specks
Dropouts
Vertical lines
Gray background
Toner smear
Loose toner
Vertical repetitive defects
Misformed characters
Page skew
Curl or wave
Wrinkles or creases
Toner scatter outline
Moisture
Optimize and improve image quality
Change print density
Solve performance problems
Solve connectivity problems
Solve direct-connect problems
Solve wireless problems
Solve product software problems
Solve common Windows problems
Solve common Macintosh problems
Appendix A Supplies and accessories
Order parts, accessories, and supplies
Part numbers
Paper-handling accessories
Print cartridges
Cables and interfaces
Appendix B Service and support
Hewlett-Packard limited warranty statement
HP's Premium Protection Warranty: LaserJet print cartridge limited warranty statement
End User License Agreement
Customer self-repair warranty service
Customer support
Repack the product
Appendix C Specifications
Physical specifications
Power consumption, electrical specifications, and acoustic emissions
Environmental specifications
Appendix D Regulatory information
FCC regulations
Environmental product stewardship program
Protecting the environment
Ozone production
Power consumption
Toner consumption
Paper use
Plastics
HP LaserJet print supplies
Return and recycling instructions
United States and Puerto Rico
Multiple returns (more than one cartridge)
Single returns
Shipping
Residents of Alaska and Hawaii
Non-U.S. returns
Paper
Material restrictions
Disposal of waste equipment by users in private households in the European Union
Chemical substances
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
For more information
Declaration of Conformity (HP LaserJet Professional P1102, P1102s, P1106, and P1108)
Declaration of Conformity (HP LaserJet Professional P1102w)
Safety statements
Laser safety
Canadian DOC regulations
VCCI statement (Japan)
Power cord instructions
Power cord statement (Japan)
EMC statement (Korea)
Laser statement for Finland
GS statement (Germany)
Substances Table (China)
Restriction on Hazardous Substances statement (Turkey)
Additional statements for wireless products
FCC compliance statement—United States
Australia statement
Brazil ANATEL statement
Canadian statements
European Union regulatory notice
Notice for use in France
Notice for use in Russia
Korean statement
Taiwan statement
Vietnam Telecom wired marking for ICTQC Type approved products
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