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... Machine overview 16 Control panel overview 19 Turning on the machine 21 Installing the software 22 Menu Overview and Menu overview 24 Basic Setup Machine's basic settings Media and tray 26 28 Using a Wired network setup 42 Network-Connected Installing driver over the network Using HP Embedded Web Server 44 45 Machine Printing Basic print 49 Canceling a print job 50 Opening printing preferences 51 Using a favorite setting 52 Using help 53 Secure printing 54 Printing features 55 Using Printer Status programs 61 Maintenance Ordering supplies and accessories...
... Machine overview 16 Control panel overview 19 Turning on the machine 21 Installing the software 22 Menu Overview and Menu overview 24 Basic Setup Machine's basic settings Media and tray 26 28 Using a Wired network setup 42 Network-Connected Installing driver over the network Using HP Embedded Web Server 44 45 Machine Printing Basic print 49 Canceling a print job 50 Opening printing preferences 51 Using a favorite setting 52 Using help 53 Secure printing 54 Printing features 55 Using Printer Status programs 61 Maintenance Ordering supplies and accessories...
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Troubleshooting Appendix Replacing the imaging unit 82 Installing accessories 83 Monitoring the supplies life 86 Setting the toner/imaging unit low alert 87 Cleaning the machine 88 Tips for avoiding paper jams 92 Clearing paper jams 93 Understanding the LEDs 98 Understanding display messages 99 A "Low Toner" or "Very Low Toner" message displays in Supplies information report 103 Paper feeding problems 104 Power and cable connecting problems 105 Solving other problems 106 General specifications 117 Print media specifications 118 System requirements 120 4
Troubleshooting Appendix Replacing the imaging unit 82 Installing accessories 83 Monitoring the supplies life 86 Setting the toner/imaging unit low alert 87 Cleaning the machine 88 Tips for avoiding paper jams 92 Clearing paper jams 93 Understanding the LEDs 98 Understanding display messages 99 A "Low Toner" or "Very Low Toner" message displays in Supplies information report 103 Paper feeding problems 104 Power and cable connecting problems 105 Solving other problems 106 General specifications 117 Print media specifications 118 System requirements 120 4
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... text and pictures of each page of your document are magnified and printed across the multiple sheets of paper and can get help, support application, machine drivers, manuals, and order information from the HP website (www.hp.com/support/laser408). Wide range of functionality and application support • Supports various paper sizes (see "General specifications" on one single sheet of paper. • To save paper, you can then be...
... text and pictures of each page of your document are magnified and printed across the multiple sheets of paper and can get help, support application, machine drivers, manuals, and order information from the HP website (www.hp.com/support/laser408). Wide range of functionality and application support • Supports various paper sizes (see "General specifications" on one single sheet of paper. • To save paper, you can then be...
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... setting (see "Opening printing preferences" on page 51). • Replace the toner cartridge (see "Clearing paper jams" on page 93). Useful to know The machine does not print. • Open the print queue list and remove the document from the list (see "Canceling a print job" on page 50). • Remove the driver and install it on page 81). Printouts are blurry. • The toner level might be low or uneven. A paper jam has occurred. • Check the instructions on removing jammed paper in this manual and troubleshoot...
... setting (see "Opening printing preferences" on page 51). • Replace the toner cartridge (see "Clearing paper jams" on page 93). Useful to know The machine does not print. • Open the print queue list and remove the document from the list (see "Canceling a print job" on page 50). • Remove the driver and install it on page 81). Printouts are blurry. • The toner level might be low or uneven. A paper jam has occurred. • Check the instructions on removing jammed paper in this manual and troubleshoot...
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... problems • Download software and firmware updates • Join support forums • Find warranty and regulatory information • A locally connected machine is available for the printer, go on page 44). • When using the cable. For HP's all-inclusive help for download from the printer support website. Installing the software | 22 If your computer using HP UPD, HP recommends network connection instead of USB bi-directional communication, the driver by USB connection provides only limited option. Before installing, check...
... problems • Download software and firmware updates • Join support forums • Find warranty and regulatory information • A locally connected machine is available for the printer, go on page 44). • When using the cable. For HP's all-inclusive help for download from the printer support website. Installing the software | 22 If your computer using HP UPD, HP recommends network connection instead of USB bi-directional communication, the driver by USB connection provides only limited option. Before installing, check...
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... not covered by HP's warranty or service agreements. • The amount of the unit and, in this user's guide may differ according to media type used (see "Print media specifications" on page 118). • Desired outcome: The print media you choose should be controlled. • Before purchasing large quantities of paper put into the tray may cause a fire. Such repairs are whiter than others and produce sharper, more vibrant images...
... not covered by HP's warranty or service agreements. • The amount of the unit and, in this user's guide may differ according to media type used (see "Print media specifications" on page 118). • Desired outcome: The print media you choose should be controlled. • Before purchasing large quantities of paper put into the tray may cause a fire. Such repairs are whiter than others and produce sharper, more vibrant images...
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... supports the following IPv6 addresses for network printing and managements. Wired network setup | 42 For example: • MAC Address: 00:15:99:41:A2:78 • IP Address: 169.254.192.192 Setting IP address First, you to use the IPv6 address. When the Embedded Web Server window opens, move the mouse cursor over the network" on page 46). Press the (Menu) button on the network. Using this Network Configuration Report, you install the printer driver, do not configure...
... supports the following IPv6 addresses for network printing and managements. Wired network setup | 42 For example: • MAC Address: 00:15:99:41:A2:78 • IP Address: 169.254.192.192 Setting IP address First, you to use the IPv6 address. When the Embedded Web Server window opens, move the mouse cursor over the network" on page 46). Press the (Menu) button on the network. Using this Network Configuration Report, you install the printer driver, do not configure...
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... below, set the default password for the machine to connect to Settings tab and Security tab. 1 Click Login on your network machine allows you won't have access to various network environments. Using HP Embedded Web Server | 45 Logging into HP Embedded Web Server you need to log-in default ID (admin). You can change your first time logging into HP Embedded Web Server Before configuring options in HP Embedded Web Server, you need to log-in the address field...
... below, set the default password for the machine to connect to Settings tab and Security tab. 1 Click Login on your network machine allows you won't have access to various network environments. Using HP Embedded Web Server | 45 Logging into HP Embedded Web Server you need to log-in default ID (admin). You can change your first time logging into HP Embedded Web Server Before configuring options in HP Embedded Web Server, you need to log-in the address field...
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.... Using HP Embedded Web Server | 46 Sets options such as system related reports, e-mail address, and font reports. • Security Information: Shows the machine's security information. You can enable or disable the Wi-Fi menu. • Link: Shows links to set configurations provided by print types: simplex and duplex. • Current Settings: Shows the machine's and network's information. • Print information: Prints reports such as TCP/IP and network protocols. HP Embedded Web Server...
.... Using HP Embedded Web Server | 46 Sets options such as system related reports, e-mail address, and font reports. • Security Information: Shows the machine's security information. You can enable or disable the Wi-Fi menu. • Link: Shows links to set configurations provided by print types: simplex and duplex. • Current Settings: Shows the machine's and network's information. • Print information: Prints reports such as TCP/IP and network protocols. HP Embedded Web Server...
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...; Secure printing 54 • Printing features 55 • Using Printer Status programs 61 Download the driver, and then use the Microsoft Add Printer tool to www.hp.com/support/laser408. • Basic print 49 • Canceling a print job 50 • Opening printing preferences 51 • Using a favorite setting 52 • Using help for download from the printer support website. The PCL 6 printer-specific print driver is available for the printer, go to install it. Printing This chapter provides information about the overall print options.
...; Secure printing 54 • Printing features 55 • Using Printer Status programs 61 Download the driver, and then use the Microsoft Add Printer tool to www.hp.com/support/laser408. • Basic print 49 • Canceling a print job 50 • Opening printing preferences 51 • Using a favorite setting 52 • Using help for download from the printer support website. The PCL 6 printer-specific print driver is available for the printer, go to install it. Printing This chapter provides information about the overall print options.
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... supported functions, the Close button may differ depending on the machine in use. 1 Device Information You can see the device status , current printer model name, connected port name in this feature. 4 Option You can set printing job alert related settings. 5 Order Supplies Cancel Print 6 or Close You can order replacement toner cartridge(s) from online. • Cancel Print : If print job is disabled. You can view the percentage of toner cartridge(s) shown in the above window may appear to close the status window...
... supported functions, the Close button may differ depending on the machine in use. 1 Device Information You can see the device status , current printer model name, connected port name in this feature. 4 Option You can set printing job alert related settings. 5 Order Supplies Cancel Print 6 or Close You can order replacement toner cartridge(s) from online. • Cancel Print : If print job is disabled. You can view the percentage of toner cartridge(s) shown in the above window may appear to close the status window...
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... paper does not match the paper settings. • 0 Sec: This option allows you to power save mode. You can set the amount of time the machine will display. System Setup | 68 Item Language Default Paper Power Save Wakeup Event Job Timeout Altitude Adj. When there is On, you insert the correct paper. Optimize print quality according to use. System Setup To change the menu options, Press (Menu) > System Setup on the control panel display. Auto Continue Auto Tray Swi. When this option...
... paper does not match the paper settings. • 0 Sec: This option allows you to power save mode. You can set the amount of time the machine will display. System Setup | 68 Item Language Default Paper Power Save Wakeup Event Job Timeout Altitude Adj. When there is On, you insert the correct paper. Optimize print quality according to use. System Setup To change the menu options, Press (Menu) > System Setup on the control panel display. Auto Continue Auto Tray Swi. When this option...
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... in the printer driver, the machine prints on , for this mode extends the life of settings on the operator panel. Sets the printer to change the toner cartridge appears. SkipBlankPage Maintenance Toner Save Auto Power Off Description Automatically substitutes the printer driver's paper size to use or not use the Auto Tray Swi. Activating this message to manage jobs. For example, if you to check how many pages are printed and how much toner is low. • RAM Disk: Enables/disables RAM disk to appear...
... in the printer driver, the machine prints on , for this mode extends the life of settings on the operator panel. Sets the printer to change the toner cartridge appears. SkipBlankPage Maintenance Toner Save Auto Power Off Description Automatically substitutes the printer driver's paper size to use or not use the Auto Tray Swi. Activating this message to manage jobs. For example, if you to check how many pages are printed and how much toner is low. • RAM Disk: Enables/disables RAM disk to appear...
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... inside the machine is turned on. Setting Device Options When you install the optional devices such as the metal back plate on the driver or operating system you are sensitive to set the optional devices in Device Options. 1 Click the Windows Start menu. 2 Select Printers and Faxes. 3 Right-click your country. Installing accessories Precautions • Disconnect the power cord Never remove the control board cover while the power is a service component. If you...
... inside the machine is turned on. Setting Device Options When you install the optional devices such as the metal back plate on the driver or operating system you are sensitive to set the optional devices in Device Options. 1 Click the Windows Start menu. 2 Select Printers and Faxes. 3 Right-click your country. Installing accessories Precautions • Disconnect the power cord Never remove the control board cover while the power is a service component. If you...
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... resolve the error, look at the error message and its instructions from the troubleshooting part (see "Clearing paper jams" on page 93). a.Estimated cartridge life means the expected or estimated toner cartridge life, which indicates the average capacity of image area, printing interval, graphics, media and media size. The machine has stopped due to a major error. • A minor error has occurred and the machine is designed pursuant to be used. Power LED Status ( Power) White On Blinking Description...
... resolve the error, look at the error message and its instructions from the troubleshooting part (see "Clearing paper jams" on page 93). a.Estimated cartridge life means the expected or estimated toner cartridge life, which indicates the average capacity of image area, printing interval, graphics, media and media size. The machine has stopped due to a major error. • A minor error has occurred and the machine is designed pursuant to be used. Power LED Status ( Power) White On Blinking Description...
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... recommend using non-genuine HP toner cartridges will not be covered under the machine warranty. Prepare a new cartridge for your machine. If you select Stop, the printer stops printing. a.Estimated cartridge life means the expected or estimated toner cartridge life, which indicates the average capacity of toner is seated properly. Understanding display messages | 100 Install the corresponding toner cartridge with a HP-genuine cartridge (see "Replacing the toner cartridge" on page 76). A toner cartridge is not installed. Replace new cartridge A toner cartridge has...
... recommend using non-genuine HP toner cartridges will not be covered under the machine warranty. Prepare a new cartridge for your machine. If you select Stop, the printer stops printing. a.Estimated cartridge life means the expected or estimated toner cartridge life, which indicates the average capacity of toner is seated properly. Understanding display messages | 100 Install the corresponding toner cartridge with a HP-genuine cartridge (see "Replacing the toner cartridge" on page 76). A toner cartridge is not installed. Replace new cartridge A toner cartridge has...
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Check the network authentication protocol. messages Message Door Open Close it Error [error number] Install toner Error [error number] Turn off then on Error [error number] Call for service. Reinstall the HP-genuine toner cartridge two or three times to confirm it locks into place. Reboot the power and try the printing job again. The life of the tray pick-up roller will expired. The life of the tray pick-up roller will expired soon. Replace the fuser unit with improper room temperature. Suggested solutions Load paper in...
Check the network authentication protocol. messages Message Door Open Close it Error [error number] Install toner Error [error number] Turn off then on Error [error number] Call for service. Reinstall the HP-genuine toner cartridge two or three times to confirm it locks into place. Reboot the power and try the printing job again. The life of the tray pick-up roller will expired. The life of the tray pick-up roller will expired soon. Replace the fuser unit with improper room temperature. Suggested solutions Load paper in...
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... g (see "Opening printing preferences" on page 51). • An unknown image repetitively appears on a few sheets • Loose toner • Light print or contamination occurs Your machine is curled or paper does not feed into the machine: • Turn the stack of the machine (see "Cleaning the machine" on page 88). • Check the paper type and quality. • Remove the toner cartridge and then, install a new one (see "Replacing the toner cartridge" on page 27...
... g (see "Opening printing preferences" on page 51). • An unknown image repetitively appears on a few sheets • Loose toner • Light print or contamination occurs Your machine is curled or paper does not feed into the machine: • Turn the stack of the machine (see "Cleaning the machine" on page 88). • Check the paper type and quality. • Remove the toner cartridge and then, install a new one (see "Replacing the toner cartridge" on page 27...
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... printer-specific print driver is available for this operating system as part of the software installation. The HP PCLm.S printer-specific print driver is installed for download from the HP website (www.hp.com/support/laser408). Download the driver, and then use the Microsoft Add Printer tool to install it. System requirements | 120 The HP printer-specific print driver is installed for this operating system as part of the software installation. If needed, download the latest version from the printer-support website. Microsoft® Windows® Windows...
... printer-specific print driver is available for this operating system as part of the software installation. The HP PCLm.S printer-specific print driver is installed for download from the HP website (www.hp.com/support/laser408). Download the driver, and then use the Microsoft Add Printer tool to install it. System requirements | 120 The HP printer-specific print driver is installed for this operating system as part of the software installation. If needed, download the latest version from the printer-support website. Microsoft® Windows® Windows...
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... common Windows problems 115 64 driver installation 22 86 driver installation for network connected 44 76 system requirements 120 81 103 68 T toner cartridge estimated life 79 handling instructions 79 non-HP and refilled 79 redistributing toner 80 replacing the cartridge 81 storing 79 tray adjusting the width and length 29 changing the tray size 29 loading paper in multi-purpose (or manual feeder) tray 32 ordering an optional tray 78 setting the paper size and type 40 U understanding the status LED 98 using...
... common Windows problems 115 64 driver installation 22 86 driver installation for network connected 44 76 system requirements 120 81 103 68 T toner cartridge estimated life 79 handling instructions 79 non-HP and refilled 79 redistributing toner 80 replacing the cartridge 81 storing 79 tray adjusting the width and length 29 changing the tray size 29 loading paper in multi-purpose (or manual feeder) tray 32 ordering an optional tray 78 setting the paper size and type 40 U understanding the status LED 98 using...