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HP LaserJet 8150, 8150 N, Contents 8150 DN, 8150 HN, and 8150 MFP Printers How to navigate Index User Guide Use of this electronic document indicates that you accept the Copyright and License terms. Copyright 2001 Hewlett-Packard Company
HP LaserJet 8150, 8150 N, Contents 8150 DN, 8150 HN, and 8150 MFP Printers How to navigate Index User Guide Use of this electronic document indicates that you accept the Copyright and License terms. Copyright 2001 Hewlett-Packard Company
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... Windows, Windows, and Windows NT are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated. EPA. A user of the Hewlett-Packard printer associated with this user guide is granted a license to: a) print hard copies of the Hewlett-Packard printer associated with this user guide. and b) place an electronic copy of this user guide on a network server...
... Windows, Windows, and Windows NT are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated. EPA. A user of the Hewlett-Packard printer associated with this user guide is granted a license to: a) print hard copies of the Hewlett-Packard printer associated with this user guide. and b) place an electronic copy of this user guide on a network server...
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Online Services: For 24-hour access to give you the results you for your purchase. 3 HP Customer Care Thank you need, quickly and professionally. in the U.S. These services are designed to information over your product, you receive a variety of support services from the following URLs: in Europe http://www.hp.com http://www2.hp.com Continued on next page. Along with your modem, we suggest these services: World Wide Web Printer drivers, updated HP printer software, plus product and support information may be obtained from Hewlett-Packard and our support partners.
Online Services: For 24-hour access to give you the results you for your purchase. 3 HP Customer Care Thank you need, quickly and professionally. in the U.S. These services are designed to information over your product, you receive a variety of support services from the following URLs: in Europe http://www.hp.com http://www2.hp.com Continued on next page. Along with your modem, we suggest these services: World Wide Web Printer drivers, updated HP printer software, plus product and support information may be obtained from Hewlett-Packard and our support partners.
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4 Printer drivers may be obtained from the following sites: in China in Japan in Korea in Taiwan or the local driver website http://www.hp.com.cn http://www.jpn.hp.com http://www.hp.co.kr http://www.hp.com.tw http://www.dds.com.tw
4 Printer drivers may be obtained from the following sites: in China in Japan in Korea in Taiwan or the local driver website http://www.hp.com.cn http://www.jpn.hp.com http://www.hp.co.kr http://www.hp.com.tw http://www.dds.com.tw
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... charges still apply. Post-warranty telephone assistance is available to locate your product questions. Charges begin only when you know your printer needs repair, call 1-800-243-9816 to answer your nearest HP-Authorized service provider, or call , Visa or MasterCard, U.S. 8 Customer support options worldwide Customer Support and Product Repair Assistance for...
... charges still apply. Post-warranty telephone assistance is available to locate your product questions. Charges begin only when you know your printer needs repair, call 1-800-243-9816 to answer your nearest HP-Authorized service provider, or call , Visa or MasterCard, U.S. 8 Customer support options worldwide Customer Support and Product Repair Assistance for...
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... Text Conventions 20 Additional Features of Acrobat Reader 21 Tips for Use 23 1 Printer Basics Overview 24 Printer Features and Benefits 26 Printer Information 32 Configurations 32 Printer Parts and Locations 35 Accessories and Supplies 37 Suggested Accessories 38 Ordering Information 42 Control... Lights 54 Configuration Page 55 Control Panel Keys 56 Control Panel Menus 58 Paper Handling LED Status Interpretation 60 Printer Software 62 Printer Drivers 66 Software for Windows 71 Installing Windows Printing Software (CD 72 Installing Macintosh Printing Software 74 Software for...
... Text Conventions 20 Additional Features of Acrobat Reader 21 Tips for Use 23 1 Printer Basics Overview 24 Printer Features and Benefits 26 Printer Information 32 Configurations 32 Printer Parts and Locations 35 Accessories and Supplies 37 Suggested Accessories 38 Ordering Information 42 Control... Lights 54 Configuration Page 55 Control Panel Keys 56 Control Panel Menus 58 Paper Handling LED Status Interpretation 60 Printer Software 62 Printer Drivers 66 Software for Windows 71 Installing Windows Printing Software (CD 72 Installing Macintosh Printing Software 74 Software for...
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... 137 Custom-size Paper in Tray 1 . . . . 139 Printing Cards, Custom-size, and Heavy Paper 141 13 3 Advanced Printing Tasks Overview 144 Using Features in the Printer Driver 146 Different First Page 149 Blank Back Page 151 Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper 152 Customizing Tray 1 Operation . . . . . 154 Tray 1 Mode...
... 137 Custom-size Paper in Tray 1 . . . . 139 Printing Cards, Custom-size, and Heavy Paper 141 13 3 Advanced Printing Tasks Overview 144 Using Features in the Printer Driver 146 Different First Page 149 Blank Back Page 151 Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper 152 Customizing Tray 1 Operation . . . . . 154 Tray 1 Mode...
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...Job 182 Interrupting and Resuming Printing184 Edge-to-Edge Printing 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 Cartridge Storage 191 Toner Cartridge Life Expectancy . 192 Checking ...the Toner Level 192 Resetting the HP TonerGauge . . . 193 Continue Printing When Toner is Low 194 Cleaning the Printer 197 14 5 Problem Solving Overview 200 Clearing Paper Jams 202 Clearing Jams from the ...
...Job 182 Interrupting and Resuming Printing184 Edge-to-Edge Printing 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 Cartridge Storage 191 Toner Cartridge Life Expectancy . 192 Checking ...the Toner Level 192 Resetting the HP TonerGauge . . . 193 Continue Printing When Toner is Low 194 Cleaning the Printer 197 14 5 Problem Solving Overview 200 Clearing Paper Jams 202 Clearing Jams from the ...
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... 332 Step 4. Communicating with an Optional HP JetDirect EIO Print Server . . . 310 Checking the Printer's Configuration 313 Configuration Page 314 Menu Map 317 PCL or PS Font List 318 File Directory Page 320 Event Log Page 321 Paper Path Test 323 6 HP Digital Copy Overview 324 HP Digital Copy Installation 325 Installation Checklist 325...
... 332 Step 4. Communicating with an Optional HP JetDirect EIO Print Server . . . 310 Checking the Printer's Configuration 313 Configuration Page 314 Menu Map 317 PCL or PS Font List 318 File Directory Page 320 Event Log Page 321 Paper Path Test 323 6 HP Digital Copy Overview 324 HP Digital Copy Installation 325 Installation Checklist 325...
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... Life 385 HP Software License Terms 386 A Specifications Overview 389 Paper Specifications 390 Supported Sizes of Paper for Input and Output 392 Supported Types of Paper 397 Labels 403 Transparencies 405 Envelopes 406 Card Stock and Heavy Paper . . . . 410 Printer Specifications 412 ... 439 16 Configuration Menu 445 Configuration of MBM Menu 456 I/O Menu 457 EIO Menu 460 Duplex Registration Menu 464 Resets Menu 465 C Printer Memory and Expansion Overview 467 Determining Memory Requirements . 470 Installing Memory 471 Checking Memory Installation . . . . . 475 Adjusting Memory ...
... Life 385 HP Software License Terms 386 A Specifications Overview 389 Paper Specifications 390 Supported Sizes of Paper for Input and Output 392 Supported Types of Paper 397 Labels 403 Transparencies 405 Envelopes 406 Card Stock and Heavy Paper . . . . 410 Printer Specifications 412 ... 439 16 Configuration Menu 445 Configuration of MBM Menu 456 I/O Menu 457 EIO Menu 460 Duplex Registration Menu 464 Resets Menu 465 C Printer Memory and Expansion Overview 467 Determining Memory Requirements . 470 Installing Memory 471 Checking Memory Installation . . . . . 475 Adjusting Memory ...
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... box. Input This format indicates that the text is used to indicate that page. Hyper text This format is used to represent buttons on the printer, as well as keys on the underlined text takes you to that the text is formatted differently to indicate specific meanings or functions. Text Conventions...
... box. Input This format indicates that the text is used to indicate that page. Hyper text This format is used to represent buttons on the printer, as well as keys on the underlined text takes you to that the text is formatted differently to indicate specific meanings or functions. Text Conventions...
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... of the paper (duplex printing). When reading large amounts of these features. For best quality and quickest printing, always print using a compatible PostScript Level 3 emulation printer driver. Tips for details on both sides of this document rather than printing the whole document at one time. See the... printer driver help for Use Introduction 23 Tips for Use Use bookmarks to link. To print this online user guide, you can create a quick set to...
... of the paper (duplex printing). When reading large amounts of these features. For best quality and quickest printing, always print using a compatible PostScript Level 3 emulation printer driver. Tips for details on both sides of this document rather than printing the whole document at one time. See the... printer driver help for Use Introduction 23 Tips for Use Use bookmarks to link. To print this online user guide, you can create a quick set to...
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... Continued on your purchase of an HP LaserJet printer. If you have not done so, see the section on the HP Digital Copy (that the printer is set up and ready to use, take a few moments to get to know the printer. This chapter introduces the following: ! Chapter 1 Printer Basics 24 1 Printer Basics Overview Congratulations on next page...
... Continued on your purchase of an HP LaserJet printer. If you have not done so, see the section on the HP Digital Copy (that the printer is set up and ready to use, take a few moments to get to know the printer. This chapter introduces the following: ! Chapter 1 Printer Basics 24 1 Printer Basics Overview Congratulations on next page...
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Chapter 1 Printer Basics 25 ! Control Panel Layout ! Paper Handling LED Status Interpretation ! Printer Software Overview
Chapter 1 Printer Basics 25 ! Control Panel Layout ! Paper Handling LED Status Interpretation ! Printer Software Overview
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Duty Cycle: 150,000 pages per month on Letter or ISO A4 paper ! 250 MHz microprocessor Resolution ! 600 dots per minute (ppm) on Letter or ISO A4 paper ! FastRes 1200 provides 1200 dpi quality at full speed ! More than 220 levels of gray Printer Features and Benefits Transmit Once, RIP ONCE technology ! 32 pages per inch (dpi) with Resolution Enhancement technology (REt) ! Chapter 1 Printer Basics 26 Printer Features and Benefits Speed and Throughput !
Duty Cycle: 150,000 pages per month on Letter or ISO A4 paper ! 250 MHz microprocessor Resolution ! 600 dots per minute (ppm) on Letter or ISO A4 paper ! FastRes 1200 provides 1200 dpi quality at full speed ! More than 220 levels of gray Printer Features and Benefits Transmit Once, RIP ONCE technology ! 32 pages per inch (dpi) with Resolution Enhancement technology (REt) ! Chapter 1 Printer Basics 26 Printer Features and Benefits Speed and Throughput !
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Memory Enhancement technology (MEt) automatically compresses data to email Printer Features and Benefits Digital Sender module that easily converts and sends paper documents to use RAM more efficiently ! 3.2 Gigabyte hard disk (8150 MFP) Enhanced Productivity (... Memory Modules) ! 64 MB (8150 MFP) of RAM, expandable (up to 160 MB) using industry standard 100-pin DIMMs (Dual In-Line Memory Modules) ! Chapter 1 Printer Basics 27 Memory ! 32 MB (8150/8150 N/8150 DN/8150 HN) of RAM, expandable (up digital copying !
Memory Enhancement technology (MEt) automatically compresses data to email Printer Features and Benefits Digital Sender module that easily converts and sends paper documents to use RAM more efficiently ! 3.2 Gigabyte hard disk (8150 MFP) Enhanced Productivity (... Memory Modules) ! 64 MB (8150 MFP) of RAM, expandable (up to 160 MB) using industry standard 100-pin DIMMs (Dual In-Line Memory Modules) ! Chapter 1 Printer Basics 27 Memory ! 32 MB (8150/8150 N/8150 DN/8150 HN) of RAM, expandable (up digital copying !
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... multipurpose tray for compatibility ! Printer Job Language (PJL) ! Holds up to 100 sheets of paper. " Trays 2 and 3: Two 500-sheet trays. These trays automatically sense paper sizes. This tray automatically senses paper sizes. Continued on next page. HP PCL 6 ! These trays ...automatically sense paper sizes. " Optional 2 x 500-sheet Input Tray (Trays 4 and 5): Two 500-sheet trays. Printer Features and Benefits Chapter 1 Printer Basics 28 Language and Fonts !
... multipurpose tray for compatibility ! Printer Job Language (PJL) ! Holds up to 100 sheets of paper. " Trays 2 and 3: Two 500-sheet trays. These trays automatically sense paper sizes. This tray automatically senses paper sizes. Continued on next page. HP PCL 6 ! These trays ...automatically sense paper sizes. " Optional 2 x 500-sheet Input Tray (Trays 4 and 5): Two 500-sheet trays. Printer Features and Benefits Chapter 1 Printer Basics 28 Language and Fonts !
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...: Allows printing on next page. " Optional 3000-sheet Stapler/Stacker: One 3000-sheet stacking device which provides multi-position stapling for tabletop printing. Chapter 1 Printer Basics 29 " Optional Duplex Printing Accessory: Provides two-sided printing (both sides of trays 3 or 5.) ! Output " Standard Output Bin (face-down bin...of paper. Provides the best results when printing transparencies, labels, and envelopes. " Optional 3000-sheet Stacker: One 3000-sheet stacking device. Printer Features and Benefits Holds up to 500 sheets of paper. (Used in place of paper).
...: Allows printing on next page. " Optional 3000-sheet Stapler/Stacker: One 3000-sheet stacking device which provides multi-position stapling for tabletop printing. Chapter 1 Printer Basics 29 " Optional Duplex Printing Accessory: Provides two-sided printing (both sides of trays 3 or 5.) ! Output " Standard Output Bin (face-down bin...of paper. Provides the best results when printing transparencies, labels, and envelopes. " Optional 3000-sheet Stacker: One 3000-sheet stacking device. Printer Features and Benefits Holds up to 500 sheets of paper. (Used in place of paper).
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..., Fast Ethernet 10/100Base-TX, USB, Serial, and Local Talk ! HP Fast InfraRed Connect (fast infrared connection) ! High content of EconoMode) ! PowerSave setting saves energy (meets ENERGY STAR guidelines) ! Chapter 1 Printer Basics 30 ! Parallel ! EconoMode uses approximately 50% less toner, which...extends the life of the toner cartridge (HP does not recommend full-time use of recyclable components and materials in the printer Printer Features and Benefits Connectivity ! 3 EIO (enhanced input/output) slots ! Foreign Interface Harness (HP LaserJet 8150 MFP or any model of paper...
..., Fast Ethernet 10/100Base-TX, USB, Serial, and Local Talk ! HP Fast InfraRed Connect (fast infrared connection) ! High content of EconoMode) ! PowerSave setting saves energy (meets ENERGY STAR guidelines) ! Chapter 1 Printer Basics 30 ! Parallel ! EconoMode uses approximately 50% less toner, which...extends the life of the toner cartridge (HP does not recommend full-time use of recyclable components and materials in the printer Printer Features and Benefits Connectivity ! 3 EIO (enhanced input/output) slots ! Foreign Interface Harness (HP LaserJet 8150 MFP or any model of paper...
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To easily send firmware updates to multiple printers, use HP Web JetAdmin (go to http://www.hp.com/go /lj8150_firmware and follow the instructions on the screen. To download the latest firmware, go to download firmware electronically. Printer Features and Benefits Chapter 1 Printer Basics 31 Firmware Updates Provides the ability to http://www.hp.com/go /webjetadmin).
To easily send firmware updates to multiple printers, use HP Web JetAdmin (go to http://www.hp.com/go /lj8150_firmware and follow the instructions on the screen. To download the latest firmware, go to download firmware electronically. Printer Features and Benefits Chapter 1 Printer Basics 31 Firmware Updates Provides the ability to http://www.hp.com/go /webjetadmin).