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... Other European Bulletin Board Service numbers are available to the HP LaserJet 3100 product: http://www.hp.com/support/lj3100/ HP Bulletin Board Service - America Online/Bertelsmann is also available in Europe: http://www2.hp.com For information specific to help answer your product, you... Fax: (1) (303) 739-4143 Mail: Hewlett-Packard Co. Box 2001 Denver, CO 80040-2001 USA For Australia: Call (61) (2) 565-6099. or Canada, call (1) (800) 243-9816 (U.S.) or (1) (800) 387-3154 (Canada). HP Service Information: To locate HP-authorized dealers, call (1) (800) 457-1762. HP Service...
... Other European Bulletin Board Service numbers are available to the HP LaserJet 3100 product: http://www.hp.com/support/lj3100/ HP Bulletin Board Service - America Online/Bertelsmann is also available in Europe: http://www2.hp.com For information specific to help answer your product, you... Fax: (1) (303) 739-4143 Mail: Hewlett-Packard Co. Box 2001 Denver, CO 80040-2001 USA For Australia: Call (61) (2) 565-6099. or Canada, call (1) (800) 243-9816 (U.S.) or (1) (800) 387-3154 (Canada). HP Service Information: To locate HP-authorized dealers, call (1) (800) 457-1762. HP Service...
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...indirect, incidental, consequential, or other products mentioned herein may be found in most countries to connect nonapproved telecommunications equipment (fax machines) to qualified personnel. Part Number: C3948-90970 First Edition, April 1998 Warranty The information contained in this product... protected location where no warranty of CompuServe, Inc. Potential Shock Hazard 2 Use only a grounded electrical outlet when connecting the HP LaserJet 3100 to this product from fire or electric shock. 1 Read and understand all such laws and regulations. Reproduction, adaptations, or ...
...indirect, incidental, consequential, or other products mentioned herein may be found in most countries to connect nonapproved telecommunications equipment (fax machines) to qualified personnel. Part Number: C3948-90970 First Edition, April 1998 Warranty The information contained in this product... protected location where no warranty of CompuServe, Inc. Potential Shock Hazard 2 Use only a grounded electrical outlet when connecting the HP LaserJet 3100 to this product from fire or electric shock. 1 Read and understand all such laws and regulations. Reproduction, adaptations, or ...
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...Loading paper 22 Connecting the parallel cable 23 Connecting telephone cords 24 Before you begin 24 If you have a modem 24 Connecting the HP LaserJet 3100 product 25 Deciding what else to connect 26 Connecting other devices (optional 27 Connecting the power cord 32 Installing the software 33 If you... already have a PC fax program 34 Using the CD-ROM or floppy disks 35 Installation instructions 35 Creating floppy disks from the CD-ROM 37 Uninstalling the software...
...Loading paper 22 Connecting the parallel cable 23 Connecting telephone cords 24 Before you begin 24 If you have a modem 24 Connecting the HP LaserJet 3100 product 25 Deciding what else to connect 26 Connecting other devices (optional 27 Connecting the power cord 32 Installing the software 33 If you... already have a PC fax program 34 Using the CD-ROM or floppy disks 35 Installation instructions 35 Creating floppy disks from the CD-ROM 37 Uninstalling the software...
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... online help 54 Loading items to be faxed, copied, or scanned 55 Sending a fax 56 Making a copy 58 Scanning an item 60 3 Faxing Introduction 61 Faxing overview 62 Faxing using the HP LaserJet 3100 product 62 Sending faxes using the Document Assistant (software 63 Faxing using a program (software 64 Sending faxes 66 Selecting items for faxing, copying, and scanning 66 Loading items...
... online help 54 Loading items to be faxed, copied, or scanned 55 Sending a fax 56 Making a copy 58 Scanning an item 60 3 Faxing Introduction 61 Faxing overview 62 Faxing using the HP LaserJet 3100 product 62 Sending faxes using the Document Assistant (software 63 Faxing using a program (software 64 Sending faxes 66 Selecting items for faxing, copying, and scanning 66 Loading items...
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Using fax forwarding 88 Using remote retrieval 89 Using pager notification 92 Features available only through the software 93 Hints and help 93 4 Printing Introduction 95 Selecting ... Printing on letterhead and envelopes 101 Printing tasks 103 Stopping a print job 103 Printing on both sides (duplexing 103 Printing on special media 105 Managing HP LaserJet toner cartridges 107 Extending toner life by redistributing toner 108 Recycling toner cartridges 109 Hints and help 109 5 Copying Introduction 111 Using the control panel...
Using fax forwarding 88 Using remote retrieval 89 Using pager notification 92 Features available only through the software 93 Hints and help 93 4 Printing Introduction 95 Selecting ... Printing on letterhead and envelopes 101 Printing tasks 103 Stopping a print job 103 Printing on both sides (duplexing 103 Printing on special media 105 Managing HP LaserJet toner cartridges 107 Extending toner life by redistributing toner 108 Recycling toner cartridges 109 Hints and help 109 5 Copying Introduction 111 Using the control panel...
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... Changing the silent detect mode 163 Enabling an extension phone 163 Managing logs and reports 164 Printing the fax log 164 Setting when the fax log prints 165 Setting when transmission reports print 165 Printing a one-touch, speed-dial, and group-dial report . . . . . 166 ...177 Clearing jams from the scanner area 178 Clearing jams from paper path areas 180 Resetting the HP LaserJet 3100 product 184 Resolving control panel error messages 185 Solving fax problems 195 Solving printing problems 203 Solving copying problems 207 Solving scanning problems 211 Solving image quality...
... Changing the silent detect mode 163 Enabling an extension phone 163 Managing logs and reports 164 Printing the fax log 164 Setting when the fax log prints 165 Setting when transmission reports print 165 Printing a one-touch, speed-dial, and group-dial report . . . . . 166 ...177 Clearing jams from the scanner area 178 Clearing jams from paper path areas 180 Resetting the HP LaserJet 3100 product 184 Resolving control panel error messages 185 Solving fax problems 195 Solving printing problems 203 Solving copying problems 207 Solving scanning problems 211 Solving image quality...
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... you with the product. These instructions supplement those on ) to send and receive faxes, as well as perform advanced tasks such as a standalone fax machine (your letterhead, or scan documents for purchasing the HP LaserJet 3100 product, a powerful business tool with the laser quality you have an e-mail program). 1 Set Up Introduction Thank you for use...
... you with the product. These instructions supplement those on ) to send and receive faxes, as well as perform advanced tasks such as a standalone fax machine (your letterhead, or scan documents for purchasing the HP LaserJet 3100 product, a powerful business tool with the laser quality you have an e-mail program). 1 Set Up Introduction Thank you for use...
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... the HP LaserJet 3100 product Copying from the HP LaserJet 3100 product Available with software installed: Access through the control panel to HP LaserJet 3100 product setup options, fax and copy options, and setup for one-touch keys, and speed-dial and group-dial codes Printing from your computer to the HP LaserJet 3100 product Scanning from the HP LaserJet 3100 product to your computer Faxing electronic...
... the HP LaserJet 3100 product Copying from the HP LaserJet 3100 product Available with software installed: Access through the control panel to HP LaserJet 3100 product setup options, fax and copy options, and setup for one-touch keys, and speed-dial and group-dial codes Printing from your computer to the HP LaserJet 3100 product Scanning from the HP LaserJet 3100 product to your computer Faxing electronic...
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...you choose to install the software, you need to do the following to set up the HP LaserJet 3100 product as a printer, fax machine, copier, and scanner (instructions follow): t Unpack the HP LaserJet 3100 product and check the box contents t Identify parts t Install the toner cartridge t Attach supports...not to install software at this time, you need to do the following to set up the HP LaserJet 3100 product as a standalone fax machine and copier (instructions follow): t Unpack the HP LaserJet 3100 product and check the box contents t Identify parts t Install the toner cartridge t Attach supports...
...you choose to install the software, you need to do the following to set up the HP LaserJet 3100 product as a printer, fax machine, copier, and scanner (instructions follow): t Unpack the HP LaserJet 3100 product and check the box contents t Identify parts t Install the toner cartridge t Attach supports...not to install software at this time, you need to do the following to set up the HP LaserJet 3100 product as a standalone fax machine and copier (instructions follow): t Unpack the HP LaserJet 3100 product and check the box contents t Identify parts t Install the toner cartridge t Attach supports...
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Identifying scanner path parts Items to be faxed, copied, or scanned use the scanner path, which consists of Document Release Door) Document Release Door/ Control Panel Document Feeder Tray Document Output Slot 16 1 Set Up EN Identifying parts Before setting up the HP LaserJet 3100 product, make sure you can identify the following parts: Special Media Lever (on top edge of the following parts related to the scanner path and paper print path.
Identifying scanner path parts Items to be faxed, copied, or scanned use the scanner path, which consists of Document Release Door) Document Release Door/ Control Panel Document Feeder Tray Document Output Slot 16 1 Set Up EN Identifying parts Before setting up the HP LaserJet 3100 product, make sure you can identify the following parts: Special Media Lever (on top edge of the following parts related to the scanner path and paper print path.
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... into the paper input bin. Loading paper 1 2 3 You can load up to 100 sheets of the stack. 22 1 Set Up EN The HP LaserJet 3100 product prints, copies, and prints received faxes using media from the paper input bin (or the single-sheet input slot). To load the paper input bin 1 Adjust the guides...
... into the paper input bin. Loading paper 1 2 3 You can load up to 100 sheets of the stack. 22 1 Set Up EN The HP LaserJet 3100 product prints, copies, and prints received faxes using media from the paper input bin (or the single-sheet input slot). To load the paper input bin 1 Adjust the guides...
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...and receive e-mail, or to connect to communicate with the HP LaserJet 3100 product's fax communications. 24 1 Set Up EN If you have a modem If you begin The HP LaserJet 3100 product is strongly recommended that the HP LaserJet 3100 product be directly connected to the wall jack to prevent the...line dedicated to the telephone line. Electrical surges and power interruptions can damage the HP LaserJet 3100 product. q It is important that you are connecting the HP LaserJet 3100 product to a line receiving both fax and voice calls (a shared line) and have an internal computer modem or ...
...and receive e-mail, or to connect to communicate with the HP LaserJet 3100 product's fax communications. 24 1 Set Up EN If you have a modem If you begin The HP LaserJet 3100 product is strongly recommended that the HP LaserJet 3100 product be directly connected to the wall jack to prevent the...line dedicated to the telephone line. Electrical surges and power interruptions can damage the HP LaserJet 3100 product. q It is important that you are connecting the HP LaserJet 3100 product to a line receiving both fax and voice calls (a shared line) and have an internal computer modem or ...
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... Use this procedure to connect the HP LaserJet 3100 product to connect." - Or - To connect the HP LaserJet 3100 product 2 1 If any telephone cords are connecting other end of the telephone cord into the wall socket. 3 4 If you must still set them and set certain fax settings before using the fax machine. If you are not connecting other...
... Use this procedure to connect the HP LaserJet 3100 product to connect." - Or - To connect the HP LaserJet 3100 product 2 1 If any telephone cords are connecting other end of the telephone cord into the wall socket. 3 4 If you must still set them and set certain fax settings before using the fax machine. If you are not connecting other...
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... internal modem or the external modem to your external modem or computer with internal modem to connect any , of the following: Situation 1: You connected the HP LaserJet 3100 product to make outgoing voice calls on it. Note Deciding what else to connect In the last step, you connected the... HP LaserJet 3100 product to connect your dedicated voice line. If you are only three other jack. However, if you want to use the fax line for access to the Internet or e-mail, you might want or need to...
... internal modem or the external modem to your external modem or computer with internal modem to connect any , of the following: Situation 1: You connected the HP LaserJet 3100 product to make outgoing voice calls on it. Note Deciding what else to connect In the last step, you connected the... HP LaserJet 3100 product to connect your dedicated voice line. If you are only three other jack. However, if you want to use the fax line for access to the Internet or e-mail, you might want or need to...
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Note Situation 2: You connected the HP LaserJet 3100 product to a jack for this phone line, you are only connecting one . However, if you have depends on whether the devices have another jack for a phone line that receives both fax and voice calls (a shared line). Many modems and computers with ...voicemail, connect it . However, check your other devices" later in this socket and do not have to the same jack as the HP LaserJet 3100 product. EN 1 Set Up 27 ...
Note Situation 2: You connected the HP LaserJet 3100 product to a jack for this phone line, you are only connecting one . However, if you have depends on whether the devices have another jack for a phone line that receives both fax and voice calls (a shared line). Many modems and computers with ...voicemail, connect it . However, check your other devices" later in this socket and do not have to the same jack as the HP LaserJet 3100 product. EN 1 Set Up 27 ...
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To connect devices with British Telecom sockets HP LaserJet 3100 Product Computer with Internal Modem External Answering Phone Modem Machine Wall Socket If you must still set certain setting before using the fax machine. Then, in this chapter. 28 1 Set Up EN If you are not installing software now, you... are finished connecting other devices, go to "Setting required features for step-by-step instructions. See the next page for standalone fax" in this chapter. When you are not connecting one (or more) of the devices shown, just cross it out. Go to "Installing...
To connect devices with British Telecom sockets HP LaserJet 3100 Product Computer with Internal Modem External Answering Phone Modem Machine Wall Socket If you must still set certain setting before using the fax machine. Then, in this chapter. 28 1 Set Up EN If you are not installing software now, you... are finished connecting other devices, go to "Setting required features for step-by-step instructions. See the next page for standalone fax" in this chapter. When you are not connecting one (or more) of the devices shown, just cross it out. Go to "Installing...
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..., go to "Setting required features for the HP LaserJet 3100 product or the "Tel" socket on the last device you must still set certain settings before using the fax machine. Or Plug the answering machine's cord into the cord for the HP LaserJet 3100 product or the "Tel" socket on the ...computer). Go to the next step. - Step 2 Make sure the HP LaserJet 3100 product is plugged into the cord for the HP LaserJet 3100 product (or the "Tel...
..., go to "Setting required features for the HP LaserJet 3100 product or the "Tel" socket on the last device you must still set certain settings before using the fax machine. Or Plug the answering machine's cord into the cord for the HP LaserJet 3100 product or the "Tel" socket on the ...computer). Go to the next step. - Step 2 Make sure the HP LaserJet 3100 product is plugged into the cord for the HP LaserJet 3100 product (or the "Tel...
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...the devices you are finished connecting other devices, go to another wall socket for standalone fax" in this wall socket. When you do not have British Telecom "Tel" sockets as well as the HP LaserJet 3100 product. 30 1 Set Up EN You may connect part of the devices shown, ... able to connect all the devices to "Setting required features for this chapter. To connect devices with British Telecom or RJ11 sockets HP LaserJet 3100 Product Dual Adaptor Wall Socket Device without British Telecom "Tel" socket Note Answering Phone Machine Before you must still set certain setting ...
...the devices you are finished connecting other devices, go to another wall socket for standalone fax" in this wall socket. When you do not have British Telecom "Tel" sockets as well as the HP LaserJet 3100 product. 30 1 Set Up EN You may connect part of the devices shown, ... able to connect all the devices to "Setting required features for this chapter. To connect devices with British Telecom or RJ11 sockets HP LaserJet 3100 Product Dual Adaptor Wall Socket Device without British Telecom "Tel" socket Note Answering Phone Machine Before you must still set certain setting ...
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...answering machine, go to "Setting required features for the HP LaserJet 3100 product. Step 6 Connecting a telephone If you must still set certain settings before using the fax machine. Step 3 Plug a dual adaptor (not included) into the cord for standalone fax" in this chapter. Go to the next step....This device is plugged into the wall socket. Step 1 Unplug all devices back into their power source. Step 2 Make sure the HP LaserJet 3100 product is usually an external modem or computer with internal modem.) Step 5 Connecting an answering machine If you are not connecting a ...
...answering machine, go to "Setting required features for the HP LaserJet 3100 product. Step 6 Connecting a telephone If you must still set certain settings before using the fax machine. Step 3 Plug a dual adaptor (not included) into the cord for standalone fax" in this chapter. Go to the next step....This device is plugged into the wall socket. Step 1 Unplug all devices back into their power source. Step 2 Make sure the HP LaserJet 3100 product is usually an external modem or computer with internal modem.) Step 5 Connecting an answering machine If you are not connecting a ...
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... cord to the connector on at all times. Once the power is connected, the HP LaserJet 3100 product turns on when the power cord is connected. CAUTION HP does not recommend use of the HP LaserJet 3100 product. 2 Plug the other end into a power strip, keep the power strip turned... If you have a power switch. It turns on and runs an internal self-test. Otherwise, the HP LaserJet 3100 product cannot receive faxes. 32 1 Set Up EN Connecting the power cord The HP LaserJet 3100 product does not 1 have plugged the HP LaserJet 3100 product into a grounded power strip or wall outlet.
... cord to the connector on at all times. Once the power is connected, the HP LaserJet 3100 product turns on when the power cord is connected. CAUTION HP does not recommend use of the HP LaserJet 3100 product. 2 Plug the other end into a power strip, keep the power strip turned... If you have a power switch. It turns on and runs an internal self-test. Otherwise, the HP LaserJet 3100 product cannot receive faxes. 32 1 Set Up EN Connecting the power cord The HP LaserJet 3100 product does not 1 have plugged the HP LaserJet 3100 product into a grounded power strip or wall outlet.