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...185 Duplex Registration 187 4 Printer Maintenance Overview 189 Printer Maintenance Kit 190 Managing the Toner Cartridge . . . . . 191 HP Policy on Non-HP Toner Cartridges 191 Toner ...HP Output Device 221 Clearing Jams from the Stapler (5-bin Mailbox with Stapler 222 Solving Repeated Paper Jams . . . 224 Understanding Printer Messages . . . 226 Using the Printer Online Help System 227 Correcting Output Quality Problems 254 Correcting Wrinkles on Envelopes 260 Determining Printer Problems . . . 262 Printer Problems 264 Software, Computer, and Printer Interface Problems 267 Cabling...
...185 Duplex Registration 187 4 Printer Maintenance Overview 189 Printer Maintenance Kit 190 Managing the Toner Cartridge . . . . . 191 HP Policy on Non-HP Toner Cartridges 191 Toner ...HP Output Device 221 Clearing Jams from the Stapler (5-bin Mailbox with Stapler 222 Solving Repeated Paper Jams . . . 224 Understanding Printer Messages . . . 226 Using the Printer Online Help System 227 Correcting Output Quality Problems 254 Correcting Wrinkles on Envelopes 260 Determining Printer Problems . . . 262 Printer Problems 264 Software, Computer, and Printer Interface Problems 267 Cabling...
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C2985B Cable and Interface Accessories Parallel Cables 3 Meter IEEE-1284 cable C2946A 10 Meter IEEE-1284 C2947A cable Macintosh Network Cable For PhoneNET or Kit LocalTalk connection. (Requires EIO card) 1-to RIP ONCE mopy in RAM (see pages 147 and 166). Chapter 1 Printer Basics 48 Item Description or Use Order Number Memory, Fonts, and Mass Storage (continued) Hard Disk Permanent storage for fonts and forms. Enables RIP ONCE mopying of print jobs that are too large to -1 connection (Macintosh DIN-8 cable male-male). 92215N 92215S Accessories and Supplies
C2985B Cable and Interface Accessories Parallel Cables 3 Meter IEEE-1284 cable C2946A 10 Meter IEEE-1284 C2947A cable Macintosh Network Cable For PhoneNET or Kit LocalTalk connection. (Requires EIO card) 1-to RIP ONCE mopy in RAM (see pages 147 and 166). Chapter 1 Printer Basics 48 Item Description or Use Order Number Memory, Fonts, and Mass Storage (continued) Hard Disk Permanent storage for fonts and forms. Enables RIP ONCE mopying of print jobs that are too large to -1 connection (Macintosh DIN-8 cable male-male). 92215N 92215S Accessories and Supplies
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Ethernet RJ-45 only ! Ethernet RJ-45 and BNC, LocalTalk ! Fast Ethernet 10/100Base-TX RJ-45 only HP JetDirect Connectivity card for: ! C4103A Accessories and Supplies USB, Serial, LocalTalk J3110A J3111A J3112A J4169A J4135A Enables wireless printing from any IRDA-compliant portable device (such as a laptop computer). Chapter 1 Printer Basics 49 Cable and Interface Accessories (continued) Item Enhanced I/O Cards HP Fast InfraRed Connect Description or Use Order Number HP JetDirect print server multi-protocol EIO network cards: ! Token Ring RJ-45 and DB-9 !
Ethernet RJ-45 only ! Ethernet RJ-45 and BNC, LocalTalk ! Fast Ethernet 10/100Base-TX RJ-45 only HP JetDirect Connectivity card for: ! C4103A Accessories and Supplies USB, Serial, LocalTalk J3110A J3111A J3112A J4169A J4135A Enables wireless printing from any IRDA-compliant portable device (such as a laptop computer). Chapter 1 Printer Basics 49 Cable and Interface Accessories (continued) Item Enhanced I/O Cards HP Fast InfraRed Connect Description or Use Order Number HP JetDirect print server multi-protocol EIO network cards: ! Token Ring RJ-45 and DB-9 !
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Chapter 1 Printer Basics 50 Item Description or Use Order Number Cable and Interface Accessories (continued) Power Box For connecting a multibin mailbox to using paper and other print media with the 2000-sheet Input Tray and... Preventive Maintenance Kit Contains replacement fuser, transfer roller, and feed and separation rollers. For 110V units For 220V units C3914A C3915A Documentation HP LaserJet Printer Family Paper Specification Guide A guide to the printer when the printer is included only with HP LaserJet printers. 5090-3392 Accessories and Supplies This item is on...
Chapter 1 Printer Basics 50 Item Description or Use Order Number Cable and Interface Accessories (continued) Power Box For connecting a multibin mailbox to using paper and other print media with the 2000-sheet Input Tray and... Preventive Maintenance Kit Contains replacement fuser, transfer roller, and feed and separation rollers. For 110V units For 220V units C3914A C3915A Documentation HP LaserJet Printer Family Paper Specification Guide A guide to the printer when the printer is included only with HP LaserJet printers. 5090-3392 Accessories and Supplies This item is on...
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Save mode. Check the power supply, power cables, and C-link cables. Press GO. Chapter 1 Printer Basics 61 Light Flashing Amber Off Optional 2000-sheet Input Tray and the Optional 2 x 500-sheet Tray (Trays 4 and 5) Optional HP Output Devices The accessory has a paper jam or a page needs ... or a page needs to the printer. Press GO. The accessory is not jammed. The printer might be in Power The printer might be in Power Save mode. Paper Handling LED Status Interpretation Check the power supply, power cables, and C-link cables. The accessory is not correctly attached...
Save mode. Check the power supply, power cables, and C-link cables. Press GO. Chapter 1 Printer Basics 61 Light Flashing Amber Off Optional 2000-sheet Input Tray and the Optional 2 x 500-sheet Tray (Trays 4 and 5) Optional HP Output Devices The accessory has a paper jam or a page needs ... or a page needs to the printer. Press GO. The accessory is not jammed. The printer might be in Power The printer might be in Power Save mode. Paper Handling LED Status Interpretation Check the power supply, power cables, and C-link cables. The accessory is not correctly attached...
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...the parallel port. Printing with a cable connected directly to maintain the connection. If the status indicator does not light up, realign the HP Fast InfraRed Connect with the FIR port on the HP Fast InfraRed Connect lights up to 40...the connection is resumed within the range of the job, printing with the HP Fast InfraRed Connect may be slower than printing with the Optional HP Fast InfraRed Connect Note The connection is permanently broken if the sending port ... continue the job. If you have up , and, after a short delay, the printer status panel displays PROCESSING JOB.
...the parallel port. Printing with a cable connected directly to maintain the connection. If the status indicator does not light up, realign the HP Fast InfraRed Connect with the FIR port on the HP Fast InfraRed Connect lights up to 40...the connection is resumed within the range of the job, printing with the HP Fast InfraRed Connect may be slower than printing with the Optional HP Fast InfraRed Connect Note The connection is permanently broken if the sending port ... continue the job. If you have up , and, after a short delay, the printer status panel displays PROCESSING JOB.
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...from the paper path area, the registration roller (B), and the toner car tridge cavity. 4 Replace the toner cartridge, close the printer, reconnect all cables. 1 2 Open the top cover of the printer and remove the toner cartridge. Skin oils on the roller can reduce print quality. Cleaning the... Printer If toner gets on your clothes, wipe it off and unplug all cables, and turn the printer off with a dry cloth and wash your clothes in cold water. CAUTION 2 Do not touch the transfer roller (A). Chapter 4 Printer Maintenance 198 1 Before you begin...
...from the paper path area, the registration roller (B), and the toner car tridge cavity. 4 Replace the toner cartridge, close the printer, reconnect all cables. 1 2 Open the top cover of the printer and remove the toner cartridge. Skin oils on the roller can reduce print quality. Cleaning the... Printer If toner gets on your clothes, wipe it off and unplug all cables, and turn the printer off with a dry cloth and wash your clothes in cold water. CAUTION 2 Do not touch the transfer roller (A). Chapter 4 Printer Maintenance 198 1 Before you begin...
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...envelope is the accessory slot number for this message disappears after approximately one minute and no longer present). Chapter 5 Problem Solving 232 Printer Messages (continued) Message Explanation or Recommended Action EIO n INITIALIZING alternates with the network, this message remains for five minutes and then... disappears. The problem may be a bad EIO card, a bad cable or connection on the network, or a network problem. Press - The first parameter is already loaded in the printer's control panel (page 427). Make sure the envelope size and type are set ...
...envelope is the accessory slot number for this message disappears after approximately one minute and no longer present). Chapter 5 Problem Solving 232 Printer Messages (continued) Message Explanation or Recommended Action EIO n INITIALIZING alternates with the network, this message remains for five minutes and then... disappears. The problem may be a bad EIO card, a bad cable or connection on the network, or a network problem. Press - The first parameter is already loaded in the printer's control panel (page 427). Make sure the envelope size and type are set ...
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For best results, use a high-quality cable (page 48). (Some non-HP parallel cables might be lost.) If this message persists, contact an HP-authorized service or support provider. (See the HP Customer Care pages at the front of this user guide.) 40 EIO x BAD TRANSMISSION alternates with the printer (page 66). Press GO to use an...
For best results, use a high-quality cable (page 48). (Some non-HP parallel cables might be lost.) If this message persists, contact an HP-authorized service or support provider. (See the HP Customer Care pages at the front of this user guide.) 40 EIO x BAD TRANSMISSION alternates with the printer (page 66). Press GO to use an...
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Disconnect the cables to all external paper handling devices, and then reconnect them. Turn the printer off , and then turn the printer on . If this message persists, contact an HP-authorized service or support provider. (See the HP Customer Care pages at the front of this user guide.) Understanding Printer Messages Chapter 5 Problem Solving 251 Printer Messages (continued...
Disconnect the cables to all external paper handling devices, and then reconnect them. Turn the printer off , and then turn the printer on . If this message persists, contact an HP-authorized service or support provider. (See the HP Customer Care pages at the front of this user guide.) Understanding Printer Messages Chapter 5 Problem Solving 251 Printer Messages (continued...
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If the message persists, contact HP Customer Care for assistance. Turn the printer off, reseat the duplexer and then turn the printer on. Understanding Printer Messages If this message persists, contact an HP-authorized service or support provider. (See the HP Customer Care pages at the front ...a specific file or software application, turn the printer off , and then turn the printer on . Turn the printer off , disconnect the power cable and reseat the formatter, EIO cards, or memory DIMMs. Reconnect the power cable and turn the printer on . The numbers (xxxx) indicate the ...
If the message persists, contact HP Customer Care for assistance. Turn the printer off, reseat the duplexer and then turn the printer on. Understanding Printer Messages If this message persists, contact an HP-authorized service or support provider. (See the HP Customer Care pages at the front ...a specific file or software application, turn the printer off , and then turn the printer on . Turn the printer off , disconnect the power cable and reseat the formatter, EIO cards, or memory DIMMs. Reconnect the power cable and turn the printer on . The numbers (xxxx) indicate the ...
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... Print Job Does Not Print Situation Solution Printer is being sent to the correct port (LPT1 or network printer port, for example). ! Connect another printer to put the printer online. Make sure the printer is offline. Printer is on and that all power cables are firmly plugged into both the printer components and an active power source. Port...
... Print Job Does Not Print Situation Solution Printer is being sent to the correct port (LPT1 or network printer port, for example). ! Connect another printer to put the printer online. Make sure the printer is offline. Printer is on and that all power cables are firmly plugged into both the printer components and an active power source. Port...
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... or network problems (page 314). Check that you know works. ! Try your I /O cable connections at the printer and computer or network port. ! Printer displays a message. If the cable is online but not receiving data (the Data light does not blink). ! If connected to... a network, print a JetDirect configuration page to both the printer and the computer. See Understanding Printer Messages starting on a system that the correct interface cable was selected and securely connected to check for printer messages and recommended actions. Correcting Output Quality Problems
... or network problems (page 314). Check that you know works. ! Try your I /O cable connections at the printer and computer or network port. ! Printer displays a message. If the cable is online but not receiving data (the Data light does not blink). ! If connected to... a network, print a JetDirect configuration page to both the printer and the computer. See Understanding Printer Messages starting on a system that the correct interface cable was selected and securely connected to check for printer messages and recommended actions. Correcting Output Quality Problems
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... only a portion of the paper (see if the cable is configured for an HP cable part number. ! Use a high-quality cable; Set the PERSONALITY item in the Configuration Menu to see page 48 for the correct printer. ! Make sure that your software application is defective. ! Turn the printer on both sides of a page prints. ! Make sure...
... only a portion of the paper (see if the cable is configured for an HP cable part number. ! Use a high-quality cable; Set the PERSONALITY item in the Configuration Menu to see page 48 for the correct printer. ! Make sure that your software application is defective. ! Turn the printer on both sides of a page prints. ! Make sure...
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Your parallel printer cable may be sure the print file contains no printer messages. ! see page 48 for an HP cable part number. Chapter 5 Problem Solving 273 Printing is Incomplete or Incorrect (continued) Situation Solution Data is securely connected to both the printer and the computer. ! Correcting Output Quality Problems Check your cable to be defective. Check your software application to make sure that it is missing, but there are no errors. ! Use a high-quality cable;
Your parallel printer cable may be sure the print file contains no printer messages. ! see page 48 for an HP cable part number. Chapter 5 Problem Solving 273 Printing is Incomplete or Incorrect (continued) Situation Solution Data is securely connected to both the printer and the computer. ! Correcting Output Quality Problems Check your cable to be defective. Check your software application to make sure that it is missing, but there are no errors. ! Use a high-quality cable;
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...page 98). ! Correcting Output Quality Problems Verify that paper specifications are within the recommended range (page 390). ! Check cables and connectors between the tray and the printer. Remove and reconnect the power cord if it is not firmly plugged into the computer. ! See page 292 for ...instructions. ! Make sure the paper guides are correctly loaded. ! See page 209 for cabling configurations. ! Chapter 5 Problem Solving...
...page 98). ! Correcting Output Quality Problems Verify that paper specifications are within the recommended range (page 390). ! Check cables and connectors between the tray and the printer. Remove and reconnect the power cord if it is not firmly plugged into the computer. ! See page 292 for ...instructions. ! Make sure the paper guides are correctly loaded. ! See page 209 for cabling configurations. ! Chapter 5 Problem Solving...
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...Tray 4, contact your dealer or authorized HP service provider. Turn the printer off and plug the cable into both the printer and the power receptacle. If not, turn the printer back on accessing the printer driver. ! See page 292 for cabling configurations. ! Chapter 5 Problem Solving 283...Tray (Tray 4) (continued) Situation Solution Tray 4 will not power on . ! Check cables and connectors between the tray and the printer. Remove and reconnect the power cord. ! Printer does not recognize Tray 4. ! Correcting Output Quality Problems The power cord is not firmly plugged...
...Tray 4, contact your dealer or authorized HP service provider. Turn the printer off and plug the cable into both the printer and the power receptacle. If not, turn the printer back on accessing the printer driver. ! See page 292 for cabling configurations. ! Chapter 5 Problem Solving 283...Tray (Tray 4) (continued) Situation Solution Tray 4 will not power on . ! Check cables and connectors between the tray and the printer. Remove and reconnect the power cord. ! Printer does not recognize Tray 4. ! Correcting Output Quality Problems The power cord is not firmly plugged...
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... Mailbox with Stapler Situation Solution The job was sent to a bin other than 20 pages were sent to the stapler, exceeding its capacity. ! The interface cable between the mailbox and the stapler unit may be stapled. ! The job was not stapled.
... Mailbox with Stapler Situation Solution The job was sent to a bin other than 20 pages were sent to the stapler, exceeding its capacity. ! The interface cable between the mailbox and the stapler unit may be stapled. ! The job was not stapled.
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... contact your dealer or authorized HP service provider. See page 292 for more information on . Stapler may have some trapped staple wires that the job to be stapled is plugged into the C-link connector, then turn the printer off and plug the cable into the printer C-link connector. Remove loose ... Problems with the Optional 5-bin Mailbox with Stapler is less than 2 mm thick. ! Make sure that all bins are obstructing the magazine. Printer does not recognize the 5-bin Mailbox with Stapler. ! Make sure that the cable from the inside of the stapler (page 222). See page 62 for...
... contact your dealer or authorized HP service provider. See page 292 for more information on . Stapler may have some trapped staple wires that the job to be stapled is plugged into the C-link connector, then turn the printer off and plug the cable into the printer C-link connector. Remove loose ... Problems with the Optional 5-bin Mailbox with Stapler is less than 2 mm thick. ! Make sure that all bins are obstructing the magazine. Printer does not recognize the 5-bin Mailbox with Stapler. ! Make sure that the cable from the inside of the stapler (page 222). See page 62 for...
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...power cord is firmly plugged into both ends. Verify that you are firmly attached to the printer. Make sure that the cables are using the supported paper weights (page 392). ! Check cables and connectors between the Mailbox and the stapler. Remove and reconnect the power cord. ! ...If not, turn the printer off, plug the cable into the printer C-link connector. See page 292 for cabling configurations. Check the cable between the printer and the 5-bin Mailbox with Stapler is properly connected at both the 5-bin Mailbox...
...power cord is firmly plugged into both ends. Verify that you are firmly attached to the printer. Make sure that the cables are using the supported paper weights (page 392). ! Check cables and connectors between the Mailbox and the stapler. Remove and reconnect the power cord. ! ...If not, turn the printer off, plug the cable into the printer C-link connector. See page 292 for cabling configurations. Check the cable between the printer and the 5-bin Mailbox with Stapler is properly connected at both the 5-bin Mailbox...