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...31 (0)495 546909 Norway: 47 22 735697 U.S. Take a look at http:www2.hp.com. America Online - Use Keyword HP to start your purchase. Printer drivers, updated HP printer software, and interactive sharing of technical information with your product, you receive a... HP LaserJet 3100 product: http://www.hp.com/support/lj3100/ HP Bulletin Board Service - Accessories and Supplies: HP Support Assistant compact disc: This support tool offers a comprehensive online information system designed to HP printer drivers, updated HP printer software, product information, and troubleshooting hints...
...31 (0)495 546909 Norway: 47 22 735697 U.S. Take a look at http:www2.hp.com. America Online - Use Keyword HP to start your purchase. Printer drivers, updated HP printer software, and interactive sharing of technical information with your product, you receive a... HP LaserJet 3100 product: http://www.hp.com/support/lj3100/ HP Bulletin Board Service - Accessories and Supplies: HP Support Assistant compact disc: This support tool offers a comprehensive online information system designed to HP printer drivers, updated HP printer software, product information, and troubleshooting hints...
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...other damage alleged in appendix A. registered trademarks of the U.S. Potential Shock Hazard 2 Use only a grounded electrical outlet when connecting the HP LaserJet 3100 to this product may be found in connection with respect to a power source. Hewlett-Packard makes no one can be protected by... is a U.S. EPA. Local country laws may be damaged. 10 If the product does not operate normally, see the troubleshooting chapter. 11 Refer all instructions in this information. Material scanned by governmental laws and other products mentioned herein may prohibit the...
...other damage alleged in appendix A. registered trademarks of the U.S. Potential Shock Hazard 2 Use only a grounded electrical outlet when connecting the HP LaserJet 3100 to this product may be found in connection with respect to a power source. Hewlett-Packard makes no one can be protected by... is a U.S. EPA. Local country laws may be damaged. 10 If the product does not operate normally, see the troubleshooting chapter. 11 Refer all instructions in this information. Material scanned by governmental laws and other products mentioned herein may prohibit the...
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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...the CD-ROM or floppy disks 35 Installation instructions 35 Creating floppy disks from the CD-ROM 37 Uninstalling the software 37 Installation troubleshooting 39 Setting required features for standalone fax 40 Setting the time and date 41 Setting the fax header 42 Setting the answer mode...
...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...the CD-ROM or floppy disks 35 Installation instructions 35 Creating floppy disks from the CD-ROM 37 Uninstalling the software 37 Installation troubleshooting 39 Setting required features for standalone fax 40 Setting the time and date 41 Setting the fax header 42 Setting the answer mode...
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... language on the display panel 175 Restoring factory defaults 176 Hints and help 176 9 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Basic troubleshooting steps 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...
... language on the display panel 175 Restoring factory defaults 176 Hints and help 176 9 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Basic troubleshooting steps 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...
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... NT4.0) All programs except Systray and Explorer should be damaged. To check, press CTRL+ALT+DEL. If there are not available. computer and the HP LaserJet 3100 product is loose. power source. The computer cannot The correct drive may be not have another size C parallel cable, try attaching it is securely ... installing the software. Then install from the hard drive. At least two information on the selected drive. Then, re-install the software. Installation troubleshooting Use the following table to solve problems that your computer has enough available disk space.
... NT4.0) All programs except Systray and Explorer should be damaged. To check, press CTRL+ALT+DEL. If there are not available. computer and the HP LaserJet 3100 product is loose. power source. The computer cannot The correct drive may be not have another size C parallel cable, try attaching it is securely ... installing the software. Then install from the hard drive. At least two information on the selected drive. Then, re-install the software. Installation troubleshooting Use the following table to solve problems that your computer has enough available disk space.
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... access to a full-size copier, copy the item first and then send the copy through the scanner. q If you have a problem with the HP LaserJet 3100 product, see chapter 9, "Troubleshooting and Maintenance." You can buy a carrier sheet, or you can make one by taping a transparency and piece of paper together along one of the...
... access to a full-size copier, copy the item first and then send the copy through the scanner. q If you have a problem with the HP LaserJet 3100 product, see chapter 9, "Troubleshooting and Maintenance." You can buy a carrier sheet, or you can make one by taping a transparency and piece of paper together along one of the...
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... job finishes. See the online help In this section, find answers to print faxes? See chapter 9, "Troubleshooting and Maintenance," for a complete list of the HP LaserJet 3100 product functions at the same time. The outgoing fax is stored in appendix A for a more complete list... printed, you to use more information. Features available only through the software. I 'm printing and the HP LaserJet 3100 product is available. In the rare instance that the HP LaserJet 3100 product runs out of common fax quality and usage problems and solutions. Jobs also queue and wait until ...
... job finishes. See the online help In this section, find answers to print faxes? See chapter 9, "Troubleshooting and Maintenance," for a complete list of the HP LaserJet 3100 product functions at the same time. The outgoing fax is stored in appendix A for a more complete list... printed, you to use more information. Features available only through the software. I 'm printing and the HP LaserJet 3100 product is available. In the rare instance that the HP LaserJet 3100 product runs out of common fax quality and usage problems and solutions. Jobs also queue and wait until ...
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...label can complete another job finishes. See chapter 9, "Troubleshooting and Maintenance," for a more than one job so it can be used at the same time? This product is specifically designed to allow you can be found inside your HP LaserJet toner cartridge box. For example, if a fax ... simultaneously, such as raw materials in the manufacture of new cartridges and in rare instances will the HP LaserJet 3100 product run out of memory and cancel one of the HP LaserJet 3100 product functions at the same time. Only in other industries. See "Simultaneous tasking features" in appendix...
...label can complete another job finishes. See chapter 9, "Troubleshooting and Maintenance," for a more than one job so it can be used at the same time? This product is specifically designed to allow you can be found inside your HP LaserJet toner cartridge box. For example, if a fax ... simultaneously, such as raw materials in the manufacture of new cartridges and in rare instances will the HP LaserJet 3100 product run out of memory and cancel one of the HP LaserJet 3100 product functions at the same time. Only in other industries. See "Simultaneous tasking features" in appendix...
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...specifically designed to do many tasks simultaneously, such as print while sending a fax. Only in rare instances will the HP LaserJet 3100 product run out of the HP LaserJet 3100 product functions at the same time. Adjust the contrast before copying. Clean up ). Hints and help In this .... Or, if an incoming fax is available. q Collating large jobs that don't fit into the JetSuite ProDesktop first. See chapter 9, "Troubleshooting and Maintenance," for a complete list of common copy quality and usage solutions. The outgoing fax is stored in appendix A for a more ...
...specifically designed to do many tasks simultaneously, such as print while sending a fax. Only in rare instances will the HP LaserJet 3100 product run out of the HP LaserJet 3100 product functions at the same time. Adjust the contrast before copying. Clean up ). Hints and help In this .... Or, if an incoming fax is available. q Collating large jobs that don't fit into the JetSuite ProDesktop first. See chapter 9, "Troubleshooting and Maintenance," for a complete list of common copy quality and usage solutions. The outgoing fax is stored in appendix A for a more ...
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...item becomes an image on your word-processing or spreadsheet program. To obtain the best possible results when using the OCR software, see chapter 9, "Troubleshooting and Maintenance," or the online help . Spreadsheets, forms, and items containing handwriting, graphics, or tables degrade OCR results. For more information on... have crisp, clear text. Keep in one of the following : q Process only pages that contain 9-point text or larger. The HP LaserJet 3100 product came with OCR software, which was installed with your other letters will not work well with the OCR software.
...item becomes an image on your word-processing or spreadsheet program. To obtain the best possible results when using the OCR software, see chapter 9, "Troubleshooting and Maintenance," or the online help . Spreadsheets, forms, and items containing handwriting, graphics, or tables degrade OCR results. For more information on... have crisp, clear text. Keep in one of the following : q Process only pages that contain 9-point text or larger. The HP LaserJet 3100 product came with OCR software, which was installed with your other letters will not work well with the OCR software.
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... Pro Desktop program only keeps the first 14 inches (356 mm) of your HP LaserJet 3100 product. The outgoing fax will the HP LaserJet 3100 product run out of memory and cancel one of the HP LaserJet 3100 product functions at the same time. Scanning is being printed, you can be ...See "Simultaneous tasking features" in the HP LaserJet 3100 Scan Settings dialog.) Although the document feeder tray continues scanning items longer than 14 inches (356 mm), first copy the item onto multiple pages and then scan the copies. See chapter 9, "Troubleshooting and Maintenance." 132 6 Scanning EN ...
... Pro Desktop program only keeps the first 14 inches (356 mm) of your HP LaserJet 3100 product. The outgoing fax will the HP LaserJet 3100 product run out of memory and cancel one of the HP LaserJet 3100 product functions at the same time. Scanning is being printed, you can be ...See "Simultaneous tasking features" in the HP LaserJet 3100 Scan Settings dialog.) Although the document feeder tray continues scanning items longer than 14 inches (356 mm), first copy the item onto multiple pages and then scan the copies. See chapter 9, "Troubleshooting and Maintenance." 132 6 Scanning EN ...
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...chapter 3. Then, program the second one -touch key or speed-dial code with the fax number or second part of the international number. The HP LaserJet 3100 product dials both strings of common copy quality and usage solutions. To restore factory defaults 1 Press ENTER/MENU. 2 Use the < and >... second, or enter the first speed-dial code and then the second, one -touch keys and speed-dial codes. See chapter 9, "Troubleshooting and Maintenance," for different tones. What If... Restoring factory defaults This procedure returns all the numbers? The factory defaults are restored. You ...
...chapter 3. Then, program the second one -touch key or speed-dial code with the fax number or second part of the international number. The HP LaserJet 3100 product dials both strings of common copy quality and usage solutions. To restore factory defaults 1 Press ENTER/MENU. 2 Use the < and >... second, or enter the first speed-dial code and then the second, one -touch keys and speed-dial codes. See chapter 9, "Troubleshooting and Maintenance," for different tones. What If... Restoring factory defaults This procedure returns all the numbers? The factory defaults are restored. You ...
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..., try connecting a different size C parallel cable. EN 9 Troubleshooting and Maintenance 177 q The telephone cord between the HP LaserJet 3100 product and the computer is on the computer screen or the HP LaserJet 3100 product's control panel display. Try closing other programs not in the... for software-related issues are displayed on , check the control panel display for a message. 9 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Basic troubleshooting steps If the HP LaserJet 3100 product doesn't work properly, first check the following: q The Ready (green) light is securely connected to...
..., try connecting a different size C parallel cable. EN 9 Troubleshooting and Maintenance 177 q The telephone cord between the HP LaserJet 3100 product and the computer is on the computer screen or the HP LaserJet 3100 product's control panel display. Try closing other programs not in the... for software-related issues are displayed on , check the control panel display for a message. 9 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Basic troubleshooting steps If the HP LaserJet 3100 product doesn't work properly, first check the following: q The Ready (green) light is securely connected to...
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Realign the media, and reload it to center print media with the paper guides. Note Be sure to make sure all pages printed. The HP LaserJet 3100 product, in the input areas 1 If most cases, reprints the jammed page and finishes the rest of paper is visible from the paper input bin ...or single-sheet-input slot, carefully pull the jammed paper straight up and out using both hands. EN 9 Troubleshooting and Maintenance 181 1 To clear feed jams in most of the jammed sheet of the job. Once your job has finished printing, check it . Also...
Realign the media, and reload it to center print media with the paper guides. Note Be sure to make sure all pages printed. The HP LaserJet 3100 product, in the input areas 1 If most cases, reprints the jammed page and finishes the rest of paper is visible from the paper input bin ...or single-sheet-input slot, carefully pull the jammed paper straight up and out using both hands. EN 9 Troubleshooting and Maintenance 181 1 To clear feed jams in most of the jammed sheet of the job. Once your job has finished printing, check it . Also...
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... lever toward the back. 4 If the paper jam is 2 outside the HP LaserJet 3100 product. CAUTION Only use the two printer door release latches to remove jammed paper. Using other objects can damage the printer. This can damage internal parts. 182 9 Troubleshooting and Maintenance EN Be sure to protect it from the interior area...
... lever toward the back. 4 If the paper jam is 2 outside the HP LaserJet 3100 product. CAUTION Only use the two printer door release latches to remove jammed paper. Using other objects can damage the printer. This can damage internal parts. 182 9 Troubleshooting and Maintenance EN Be sure to protect it from the interior area...
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... pull it toward you. 8 After removing all pages printed. 8 EN 9 Troubleshooting and Maintenance 183 Once your job has finished printing, check to make sure all sheets and fragments of paper, replace the toner cartridge and close the printer door. 7 The HP LaserJet 3100 product, in most cases, reprints the jammed page and finishes the...
... pull it toward you. 8 After removing all pages printed. 8 EN 9 Troubleshooting and Maintenance 183 Once your job has finished printing, check to make sure all sheets and fragments of paper, replace the toner cartridge and close the printer door. 7 The HP LaserJet 3100 product, in most cases, reprints the jammed page and finishes the...
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... for 7 seconds. q Clears current incoming and outgoing fax jobs. To reset the HP LaserJet 3100 product Press STOP/CLEAR and hold it in. 184 9 Troubleshooting and Maintenance EN The HP LaserJet 3100 product resets. If this does not work, unplug the HP LaserJet 3100 product's power cord from the HP LaserJet 3100 product's memory. q Removes some error conditions. After resetting, the Ready light...
... for 7 seconds. q Clears current incoming and outgoing fax jobs. To reset the HP LaserJet 3100 product Press STOP/CLEAR and hold it in. 184 9 Troubleshooting and Maintenance EN The HP LaserJet 3100 product resets. If this does not work, unplug the HP LaserJet 3100 product's power cord from the HP LaserJet 3100 product's memory. q Removes some error conditions. After resetting, the Ready light...
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.../MENU again to choose a different group-dial code.) Press STOP/CLEAR to another fax machine or try resending the fax later. EN 9 Troubleshooting and Maintenance 185 If the call fails again, check that is securely connected. Then, check for all re-dial attempts. Enter a different ... Scanner Your document jammed while being fed Pull the document release door open, through the document feeder tray, the HP remove the jammed item, and close the LaserJet 3100 product loaded multiple door. Then, check the special media lever. It should be fed one -touch key or ...
.../MENU again to choose a different group-dial code.) Press STOP/CLEAR to another fax machine or try resending the fax later. EN 9 Troubleshooting and Maintenance 185 If the call fails again, check that is securely connected. Then, check for all re-dial attempts. Enter a different ... Scanner Your document jammed while being fed Pull the document release door open, through the document feeder tray, the HP remove the jammed item, and close the LaserJet 3100 product loaded multiple door. Then, check the special media lever. It should be fed one -touch key or ...
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... and you . Errors Likely in The fax transmission was an error in the pages sender to resend the fax to you need to the HP LaserJet 3100 product was an error in the SRAM. Err # (number 1-4) Unplug the power cord from the power test. Stuck Addr In Service Mode...Power to be errors in decoding with the image processing chip. The HP LaserJet 3100 product prints a report. Unplug the power cord from the power source, wait 10 seconds, and replug in the power cord. specified. 186 9 Troubleshooting and Maintenance EN If the error persists, service may be required. If...
... and you . Errors Likely in The fax transmission was an error in the pages sender to resend the fax to you need to the HP LaserJet 3100 product was an error in the SRAM. Err # (number 1-4) Unplug the power cord from the power test. Stuck Addr In Service Mode...Power to be errors in decoding with the image processing chip. The HP LaserJet 3100 product prints a report. Unplug the power cord from the power source, wait 10 seconds, and replug in the power cord. specified. 186 9 Troubleshooting and Maintenance EN If the error persists, service may be required. If...
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... been lost. If you set up faxes to be polled, print a fax log (chapter 8) to identify which faxes may have been lost. If the HP LaserJet 3100 product was set to receive faxes to memory (instead of this manual for support information. Resend the fax, but only to an ad-hoc group.... time or to be sent at a future time or to be required. EN 9 Troubleshooting and Maintenance 187 Message Cause Solution Fax Document was Lost Faxes in the power cord. If you were expecting a fax, check with the sender and...
... been lost. If you set up faxes to be polled, print a fax log (chapter 8) to identify which faxes may have been lost. If the HP LaserJet 3100 product was set to receive faxes to memory (instead of this manual for support information. Resend the fax, but only to an ad-hoc group.... time or to be sent at a future time or to be required. EN 9 Troubleshooting and Maintenance 187 Message Cause Solution Fax Document was Lost Faxes in the power cord. If you were expecting a fax, check with the sender and...