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... (U.S.) requires a touchtone phone. These are available by HP LaserJet printer users. Technical Assistance HP ASAP (Automated Support Access Program) provides free technical support information 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. To order additional printer drivers for Ordering q SMO (Support Materials Organization) 1-800-227-8164 (U.S. Phone Numbers for software applications, call HP's Distribution Center (HPD) 1-970-339-7009. Consumables...
... (U.S.) requires a touchtone phone. These are available by HP LaserJet printer users. Technical Assistance HP ASAP (Automated Support Access Program) provides free technical support information 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. To order additional printer drivers for Ordering q SMO (Support Materials Organization) 1-800-227-8164 (U.S. Phone Numbers for software applications, call HP's Distribution Center (HPD) 1-970-339-7009. Consumables...
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... q Typeface and accessory information q Printer support software information q Toner information q Driver request form and Software Matrix HP FIRST, U.S. For more information, or to enter HP FIRST. Receiving a fax requires a group 3 facsimile machine or fax card. Call the HP ASAP system (1-800-333-1917) and... that provides technical information for many popular software applications. To access the HP Forum, type GO HP at one of support materials including product data sheets, software application notes, and printer drivers for HP LaserJet users as well as service personnel.
... q Typeface and accessory information q Printer support software information q Toner information q Driver request form and Software Matrix HP FIRST, U.S. For more information, or to enter HP FIRST. Receiving a fax requires a group 3 facsimile machine or fax card. Call the HP ASAP system (1-800-333-1917) and... that provides technical information for many popular software applications. To access the HP Forum, type GO HP at one of support materials including product data sheets, software application notes, and printer drivers for HP LaserJet users as well as service personnel.
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... 3 Press [Select] to exit the menu. Control Panel Menus Note Press [Menu] for all Control Panel menus. Settings in the printer, new menu items automatically appear. EN Control Panel Menus 3-5 Value +] until the desired item appears. 3 Press [- When additional trays... or other accessories are installed in the printer driver and software application override Control Panel settings. (Software application settings override printer driver settings.) If you cannot access a menu or item, it is either not an option for ...
... 3 Press [Select] to exit the menu. Control Panel Menus Note Press [Menu] for all Control Panel menus. Settings in the printer, new menu items automatically appear. EN Control Panel Menus 3-5 Value +] until the desired item appears. 3 Press [- When additional trays... or other accessories are installed in the printer driver and software application override Control Panel settings. (Software application settings override printer driver settings.) If you cannot access a menu or item, it is either not an option for ...
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...Set the value to Tray 1 using the TRAY 1 SIZE option (the next item in Tray 1. Some items in Tray 2. Printer driver and software application settings override Control Panel settings. CASSETTE: A paper size must be accessed from a software application, or from the... printer driver (if the appropriate driver is installed. This item appears only when TRAY 1 MODE= CASSETTE. This item appears only when TRAY 1 MODE= CASSETTE. ...
...Set the value to Tray 1 using the TRAY 1 SIZE option (the next item in Tray 1. Some items in Tray 2. Printer driver and software application settings override Control Panel settings. CASSETTE: A paper size must be accessed from a software application, or from the... printer driver (if the appropriate driver is installed. This item appears only when TRAY 1 MODE= CASSETTE. This item appears only when TRAY 1 MODE= CASSETTE. ...
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...(comparable to be accessed from a software application, or from the printer driver (if the appropriate driver is best to change the resolution from the following values: 300: Produces draft print quality at the printer's maximum speed (16 ppm). 300 dpi (dots per inch) is... recommended for some bitmapped fonts and graphics, and for compatibility with the HP LaserJet III family of printers. 600: Produces high print quality at half the printer's maximum speed (8 ppm). Table 3-6. Printer driver and software application settings override Control Panel settings. Print Quality Menu Item...
...(comparable to be accessed from a software application, or from the printer driver (if the appropriate driver is best to change the resolution from the following values: 300: Produces draft print quality at the printer's maximum speed (16 ppm). 300 dpi (dots per inch) is... recommended for some bitmapped fonts and graphics, and for compatibility with the HP LaserJet III family of printers. 600: Produces high print quality at half the printer's maximum speed (8 ppm). Table 3-6. Printer driver and software application settings override Control Panel settings. Print Quality Menu Item...
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...software settings override Control Panel settings.) EN Control Panel Menus 3-11 Note It is best to change the REt setting from the printer driver or software application. (Driver and software settings override Control Panel settings.) Turn EconoMode on (to save toner) or off from REt. EconoMode creates draftquality printing...it is possible that the toner supply will outlast the mechanical parts in the Toner Cartridge.) Note It is set to 50%. Caution HP does not recommend fulltime use of toner on or off (for high quality). REt does not affect print quality when the print resolution...
...software settings override Control Panel settings.) EN Control Panel Menus 3-11 Note It is best to change the REt setting from the printer driver or software application. (Driver and software settings override Control Panel settings.) Turn EconoMode on (to save toner) or off from REt. EconoMode creates draftquality printing...it is possible that the toner supply will outlast the mechanical parts in the Toner Cartridge.) Note It is set to 50%. Caution HP does not recommend fulltime use of toner on or off (for high quality). REt does not affect print quality when the print resolution...
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...dark), but the default setting of 3 usually produces the best results. The settings range from 1 (light) to process the cleaning page. 3-12 Printer Operation EN PROCESS CLEANING PAGE No value to select. Print Quality Menu (continued) Item Values TONER DENSITY=3 1 2 3 4 5 CREATE CLEANING PAGE ...setting. Table 3-6. In order for the cleaning page to print a cleaning page (for cleaning excess toner from the printer driver or software application. (Driver and software settings override Control Panel settings.) Press [Select] to work properly, print the page on copier grade paper...
...dark), but the default setting of 3 usually produces the best results. The settings range from 1 (light) to process the cleaning page. 3-12 Printer Operation EN PROCESS CLEANING PAGE No value to select. Print Quality Menu (continued) Item Values TONER DENSITY=3 1 2 3 4 5 CREATE CLEANING PAGE ...setting. Table 3-6. In order for the cleaning page to print a cleaning page (for cleaning excess toner from the printer driver or software application. (Driver and software settings override Control Panel settings.) Press [Select] to work properly, print the page on copier grade paper...
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...: The custom paper menu items appear (see page 1-11. Printer driver and software application settings override Control Panel settings. Press [-Value+] once to scroll by selecting any number from the printer driver (if the appropriate driver is A4. Note It is DL. Table 3-7. Set the... increments of 1, or hold down [-Value+] to change from the printer driver or software application. (Driver and software settings override Control Panel settings.) PAPER= LETTER (110 V printers) and ENVELOPE= COM10 (110 V printers) For supported paper sizes see the next item). CONFIGURE CUSTOM NO ...
...: The custom paper menu items appear (see page 1-11. Printer driver and software application settings override Control Panel settings. Press [-Value+] once to scroll by selecting any number from the printer driver (if the appropriate driver is A4. Note It is DL. Table 3-7. Set the... increments of 1, or hold down [-Value+] to change from the printer driver or software application. (Driver and software settings override Control Panel settings.) PAPER= LETTER (110 V printers) and ENVELOPE= COM10 (110 V printers) For supported paper sizes see the next item). CONFIGURE CUSTOM NO ...
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... edge). Note It is best to set the page orientation from the printer driver or software application. (Driver and software settings override Control Panel settings.) FORM=60 LINES (110 V printers) or 64 LINES (220 V printers) 5 to 128 Sets vertical spacing from 5 to 128 lines for the custom paper size. Printing Menu (continued) Item Values Explanation...
... edge). Note It is best to set the page orientation from the printer driver or software application. (Driver and software settings override Control Panel settings.) FORM=60 LINES (110 V printers) or 64 LINES (220 V printers) 5 to 128 Sets vertical spacing from 5 to 128 lines for the custom paper size. Printing Menu (continued) Item Values Explanation...
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...meters) from the computer. This default setting (ON) must be configured correctly for the HIGH SPEED PARALLEL I/O is set to locate the printer between the printer and the host. Serial I /O Configuration 3-39 If you need to NO, the interface runs at a higher rate supported by changing...communications between 51 and 2000 feet (15.54 and 610 meters) from the computer, use HP LaserJet Explorer, the Windows® Printing System, and other software applications and drivers. Protocol on the printer is set to use an RS-422A serial configuration. When the default is compatible with a ...
...meters) from the computer. This default setting (ON) must be configured correctly for the HIGH SPEED PARALLEL I/O is set to locate the printer between the printer and the host. Serial I /O Configuration 3-39 If you need to NO, the interface runs at a higher rate supported by changing...communications between 51 and 2000 feet (15.54 and 610 meters) from the computer, use HP LaserJet Explorer, the Windows® Printing System, and other software applications and drivers. Protocol on the printer is set to use an RS-422A serial configuration. When the default is compatible with a ...
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... them to the low-voltage power supply circuit through the fuse (FU1). Power Supply System AC/DC Power Distribution The AC line voltage for the printer is always supplied regardless of whether SW401 turns on the terminal PCA turns off, and _24V, which is applied through the main switch (SW101) and... it to the DC controller PCA. +3.4 VDC is supplied to ICs on the DC controller PCA and the BD PCA. +5 VDC is supplied to the laser driver PCA and sensors. +24 VDC is supplied to the high-voltage power supply PCA to drive the main motor, the exhaust fan, the scanner motor...
... them to the low-voltage power supply circuit through the fuse (FU1). Power Supply System AC/DC Power Distribution The AC line voltage for the printer is always supplied regardless of whether SW401 turns on the terminal PCA turns off, and _24V, which is applied through the main switch (SW101) and... it to the DC controller PCA. +3.4 VDC is supplied to ICs on the DC controller PCA and the BD PCA. +5 VDC is supplied to the laser driver PCA and sensors. +24 VDC is supplied to the high-voltage power supply PCA to drive the main motor, the exhaust fan, the scanner motor...
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...uses up cycle when any of as "draft mode," can be set from the Control Panel, or from some software applications and printer drivers. EconoMode, which modifies the standard video dot data on its way to the DC Controller Board to produce "smoothed" black-to-white... The Engine Test button is received at the appropriate time, but the error message will continue to be selected from software applications or printer drivers override the Control Panel settings. Resolution Enhancement technology (REt) The Formatter PCA contains circuitry for Resolution Enhancement technology (REt), which can ...
...uses up cycle when any of as "draft mode," can be set from the Control Panel, or from some software applications and printer drivers. EconoMode, which modifies the standard video dot data on its way to the DC Controller Board to produce "smoothed" black-to-white... The Engine Test button is received at the appropriate time, but the error message will continue to be selected from software applications or printer drivers override the Control Panel settings. Resolution Enhancement technology (REt) The Formatter PCA contains circuitry for Resolution Enhancement technology (REt), which can ...
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...to the DC Controller Board, where it is converted to an electrical signal used to diagnose problems with the laser diode or scanner motor. 5-24 Functional Information EN As the mirror rotates, the beam reflects off to right... wherever the beam strikes the surface. BDIC PCB Focusing Lens BD Lens Scanner Motor Scanning Mirror (Hexahedron) Laser Driver Cylindrical Lens Photosensitive Drum BD Mirror Figure 5-11 Writing the Image Because the beam is sweeping the entire length... and the speed of the main motor (which later is how the printer achieves its 1200x1200 dpi resolution.
...to the DC Controller Board, where it is converted to an electrical signal used to diagnose problems with the laser diode or scanner motor. 5-24 Functional Information EN As the mirror rotates, the beam reflects off to right... wherever the beam strikes the surface. BDIC PCB Focusing Lens BD Lens Scanner Motor Scanning Mirror (Hexahedron) Laser Driver Cylindrical Lens Photosensitive Drum BD Mirror Figure 5-11 Writing the Image Because the beam is sweeping the entire length... and the speed of the main motor (which later is how the printer achieves its 1200x1200 dpi resolution.
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...by the refeed motor (PM1703). In the Duplexer, the reversing roller switches the feeding direction of the printer. They are driven by the reversing motor (PM1701). The duplex driver PCA also sends the status of the Duplexer back to the size of the paper. 5-38 Functional ...Information EN Reversing/Refeed System The paper is adjusted according to the printer. The side registration guide is driven by the duplex driver PCA. The duplex driver PCA has the 8-bit microcomputer, which controls the serial communications between the operation sequence control of...
...by the refeed motor (PM1703). In the Duplexer, the reversing roller switches the feeding direction of the printer. They are driven by the reversing motor (PM1701). The duplex driver PCA also sends the status of the Duplexer back to the size of the paper. 5-38 Functional ...Information EN Reversing/Refeed System The paper is adjusted according to the printer. The side registration guide is driven by the duplex driver PCA. The duplex driver PCA has the 8-bit microcomputer, which controls the serial communications between the operation sequence control of...
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... and the feed roller 1 of the reversing motor (PM1701). Figure 5-23 Duplexing Unit Within a specified period of time after receiving the command, the duplexing driver PCA also drives the reversing motor (PM1701) in straight rotation, and the reversing rollers 1, 2, and 3 in XX direction. As the paper is fed... along the feed guide, it is fed in XX direction (shown in the printer then starts to reverse rotation. The duplex driver PCA then switches the reversing motor (PM1701) to send the paper into the Duplexer. Within a specified period of time ...
... and the feed roller 1 of the reversing motor (PM1701). Figure 5-23 Duplexing Unit Within a specified period of time after receiving the command, the duplexing driver PCA also drives the reversing motor (PM1701) in straight rotation, and the reversing rollers 1, 2, and 3 in XX direction. As the paper is fed... along the feed guide, it is fed in XX direction (shown in the printer then starts to reverse rotation. The duplex driver PCA then switches the reversing motor (PM1701) to send the paper into the Duplexer. Within a specified period of time ...
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... uncurling operation 2 Executes pause operation 3 Executes dance operation Pause Mode Pause mode reduces paper curl. The printer sends the command to curl. Then, the duplexing driver PCA starts to rotate the reversing motor (PM1701) clockwise (CW) so that the reversing rollers 1, 2, and 3 are ...the trailing edge of time, the duplexing driver PCA stops and rotates the reversing motor (PM1701) counter clockwise (CCW). Uncurling Function This printer has the function to minimize a paper from wrinkle and paper edge crease due to the duplexing driver PCA by the command sent from the...
... uncurling operation 2 Executes pause operation 3 Executes dance operation Pause Mode Pause mode reduces paper curl. The printer sends the command to curl. Then, the duplexing driver PCA starts to rotate the reversing motor (PM1701) clockwise (CW) so that the reversing rollers 1, 2, and 3 are ...the trailing edge of time, the duplexing driver PCA stops and rotates the reversing motor (PM1701) counter clockwise (CCW). Uncurling Function This printer has the function to minimize a paper from wrinkle and paper edge crease due to the duplexing driver PCA by the command sent from the...
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Then the duplexing driver PCA rotates the reversing motor (PM1701) counter clockwise (CCW), and the reversing rollers 1, 2, and 3 rotate in reverse, and the paper refeeds into the duplexing unit ... way, the paper comes out from the duplexing unit about 30 mm by refeeding paper into the duplexing unit about 125 mm. Then, the duplexing driver PCA rotates PM1701 clockwise (CW). The paper refeeds into the duplexing unit.
Then the duplexing driver PCA rotates the reversing motor (PM1701) counter clockwise (CCW), and the reversing rollers 1, 2, and 3 rotate in reverse, and the paper refeeds into the duplexing unit ... way, the paper comes out from the duplexing unit about 30 mm by refeeding paper into the duplexing unit about 125 mm. Then, the duplexing driver PCA rotates PM1701 clockwise (CW). The paper refeeds into the duplexing unit.
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...and Rear output bin (page 6-10). 2 Facing the back of printer) Item A B C D Explanation Pressure Release Handles Fuser Screws Screw driver lifting point 6-30 Removing and Replacing Parts EN Figure 6-22 Fuser (rear view of the printer, remove the two machine screws holding the Fuser in the chassis. See... Figure 6-22. 3 Using a small, flat bladed screw driver, lift at "D" to disengage the Fuser Assembly detents. Grasp the green Pressure ...
...and Rear output bin (page 6-10). 2 Facing the back of printer) Item A B C D Explanation Pressure Release Handles Fuser Screws Screw driver lifting point 6-30 Removing and Replacing Parts EN Figure 6-22 Fuser (rear view of the printer, remove the two machine screws holding the Fuser in the chassis. See... Figure 6-22. 3 Using a small, flat bladed screw driver, lift at "D" to disengage the Fuser Assembly detents. Grasp the green Pressure ...
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... PATH OPEN PLEASE CLOSE IT The optional input tray cannot feed paper to the printer because a door or tray is not connected properly. 1. Replace the PCA Controller in the printer. printer (if available). 2. EN Troubleshooting the Printing System 7-17 The language, or ...be cleared from memory. CANNOT DUPLEX REAR BIN OPEN The printer cannot duplex Close the rear output bin. Replace the optional tray. Print the job using a printer language that does driver for proper operation. Alphabetical Printer Messages (continued) Control Panel Message Event Log Explanation Message...
... PATH OPEN PLEASE CLOSE IT The optional input tray cannot feed paper to the printer because a door or tray is not connected properly. 1. Replace the PCA Controller in the printer. printer (if available). 2. EN Troubleshooting the Printing System 7-17 The language, or ...be cleared from memory. CANNOT DUPLEX REAR BIN OPEN The printer cannot duplex Close the rear output bin. Replace the optional tray. Print the job using a printer language that does driver for proper operation. Alphabetical Printer Messages (continued) Control Panel Message Event Log Explanation Message...
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...error can occur if the use an HP pin connections, or might be specified slot (x). Print a Menu Map and verify that came with the otherwise not conform to 1. driver you are using is selected from the I /O Menu in the printer's Control Panel. 2. serial pacing ...option is not (Some non-HP parallel IEEE-1284 compliant. Numerical Printer Messages (continued) Control Panel Message Event Explanation Log ...
...error can occur if the use an HP pin connections, or might be specified slot (x). Print a Menu Map and verify that came with the otherwise not conform to 1. driver you are using is selected from the I /O Menu in the printer's Control Panel. 2. serial pacing ...option is not (Some non-HP parallel IEEE-1284 compliant. Numerical Printer Messages (continued) Control Panel Message Event Explanation Log ...