HP LaserJet 1005w User Manual

Your print cartridge might not be a genuine HP print cartridge if you notice the following:
●You are experiencing a high number of problems with the print cartridge.
● The cartridge does not look like it usually does (for example, the orange pull tab is missing, or the
packaging differs from HP packaging).
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Replace supplies and parts
Supply replacement guidelines
Keep the following guidelines in mind when setting up the product.
●Sufficient space is required above and in the front of the product for removing supplies.
● The product should be located on a flat, sturdy surface.
NOTE:
Hewlett-Packard recommends the use of HP supplies in this product. Use of non-HP supplies
can cause problems requiring service that is not covered by the HP warranty or service agreements.
Redistribute toner
When toner is low,...

3.Reinsert the print cartridge into the product, and then close the print-cartridge door.
If the print is still light, install a new print cartridge.
Change the print cartridge
When a print cartridge approaches the end of useful life, you are prompted to order a replacement. You
can continue printing with the current cartridge until redistributing the toner no longer yields acceptable
print quality.
1.Push the button to open the print-cartridge door, and then remove the print cartridge.
2.Remove the new...

3.Grasp both sides of the print cartridge and distribute the toner by gently rocking the print cartridge.
CAUTION: Do not touch the shutter or the surface of the roller.
4.Bend the tab on the left side of the cartridge until the tab breaks loose. Pull the tab until all the tape
is removed from the cartridge. Place the tab and tape in the print-cartridge box to return for
recycling.
5.Align the print cartridge with the tracks inside the product, insert the print cartridge until it is firmly
seated, and...

Clean the product
Clean the outside of the printer with a clean, damp cloth when necessary.
CAUTION:Do not use ammonia-based cleaners on or around the printer.
During the printing process, paper, toner, and dust particles can accumulate inside the printer. Over
time, this buildup can cause print quality problems, such as toner specks or smearing, and paper jams.
To correct and prevent these types of problems, you can clean the print cartridge area and the printer
media path.
Clean the print-cartridge...

3.Replace the print cartridge, and close the print-cartridge door.
4.Reconnect the power cord, and turn the product on.
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Clean the paper path
If you are experiencing toner specks or dots on the printouts, clean the printer media path. This process
uses a transparency to remove dust and toner from the media path. Do not use bond or rough paper.
NOTE:For best results use a sheet of transparency. If you do not have any transparencies, you can
use copier grade media (70 to 90 g/m2 (18 to 24 lb)) with a smooth surface.
1. Make sure that the product is idle and the Ready light is on.
2. Load the transparency in Tray 1.
3. Print...

Clean the Tray 1 pickup roller
If the product is having trouble picking up paper from Tray 1, follow these instructions.
1.Turn the product off, disconnect the power cord, and wait for the product to cool.
2.Push the button to open the print-cartridge door, and then remove the print cartridge.
CAUTION: Do not touch the black sponge-transfer roller inside the product. Doing so can
damage the product.
CAUTION: To prevent damage, do not expose the print cartridge to light. Cover it with a piece
of paper.
3....

4.Press the two black retaining tabs outward until the pickup roller is released from its seat.
5.Remove the pickup roller from the product.
6.Dab a lint-free cloth in water, and scrub the roller.
NOTE: Do not touch the surface of the roller with bare fingers.
7.Using a dry, lint-free cloth, wipe the pickup roller to remove loosened dirt.
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8.Allow the pickup roller to dry completely.
9.Line up the black retaining tabs in the product with the grooves in the pickup roller, and then press
the pickup roller into the pickup roller seat until the retaining tabs click.
10.Close the pickup roller cover.
11.Reinstall the print cartridge, and close the print-cartridge door.
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