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Online Services: For 24-hour access to give you the results 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 purchase. in the U.S. These services are designed to information over 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. 3 HP Customer Care Thank you for your product, you need, quickly and professionally.
Online Services: For 24-hour access to give you the results 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 purchase. in the U.S. These services are designed to information over 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. 3 HP Customer Care Thank you for your product, you need, quickly and professionally.
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For Korea, call (82) (2) 3270-0805 or (82) (2) 3270-0893. and Canada: Phone: (661) 257-5565 Fax: (661) 257-6995 Mail: HP Distribution P.O. Box 907 Santa Clarita, CA 91380-9007 U.S.A For Asia-Pacific countries/regions: Contact Mentor Media at (65) 740-4477 (Hong Kong SAR, Indonesia, Philippines, Malaysia, or Singapore). 5 Obtaining software utilities and electronic information: For U.S.
For Korea, call (82) (2) 3270-0805 or (82) (2) 3270-0893. and Canada: Phone: (661) 257-5565 Fax: (661) 257-6995 Mail: HP Distribution P.O. Box 907 Santa Clarita, CA 91380-9007 U.S.A For Asia-Pacific countries/regions: Contact Mentor Media at (65) 740-4477 (Hong Kong SAR, Indonesia, Philippines, Malaysia, or Singapore). 5 Obtaining software utilities and electronic information: For U.S.
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... 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 Macintosh Computers . 80 Software for Networks 83 2 Printing Tasks Overview 88 Loading the Input Tray 89 Loading Tray 1 89...
... 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 Macintosh Computers . 80 Software for Networks 83 2 Printing Tasks Overview 88 Loading the Input Tray 89 Loading Tray 1 89...
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... Envelopes 128 Printing Envelopes from Tray 1 . . 130 Loading Envelopes in Tray 1 . . . . 132 Printing Envelopes from Your Software Application 133 Printing Special Paper 134 Printing Letterhead, Preprinted Paper, or Prepunched Paper 134 Printing Labels 135 Printing Transparencies 137 Custom-size Paper ...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 . . . ....
... Envelopes 128 Printing Envelopes from Tray 1 . . 130 Loading Envelopes in Tray 1 . . . . 132 Printing Envelopes from Your Software Application 133 Printing Special Paper 134 Printing Letterhead, Preprinted Paper, or Prepunched Paper 134 Printing Labels 135 Printing Transparencies 137 Custom-size Paper ...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 . . . ....
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...-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 ...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...
...-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 ...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...
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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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Paper Handling LED Status Interpretation ! Control Panel Layout ! Chapter 1 Printer Basics 25 ! Printer Software Overview
Paper Handling LED Status Interpretation ! Control Panel Layout ! Chapter 1 Printer Basics 25 ! Printer Software Overview
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... HP LaserJet Resource Manager to all users of charge. Continued on a mass storage device (page 86). Unlike standard printer memory, many items on the Hard Disk remain in the printer. See page 3 for how to visit the HP website for additional security. The Hard Disk can be write-protected through software for more information, see the printer software...
... HP LaserJet Resource Manager to all users of charge. Continued on a mass storage device (page 86). Unlike standard printer memory, many items on the Hard Disk remain in the printer. See page 3 for how to visit the HP website for additional security. The Hard Disk can be write-protected through software for more information, see the printer software...
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See HP LaserJet Utility (Macintosh) on page 81 or the HP LaserJet Utility Guide online help included with your HP LaserJet Utility software for Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Czech, Russian, and Turkish. Chapter 1 Printer Basics 41 Macintosh Users Use the HP LaserJet Utility to download fonts and files. Accessories and Supplies Note The HP LaserJet Utility is not supported for more information.
See HP LaserJet Utility (Macintosh) on page 81 or the HP LaserJet Utility Guide online help included with your HP LaserJet Utility software for Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Czech, Russian, and Turkish. Chapter 1 Printer Basics 41 Macintosh Users Use the HP LaserJet Utility to download fonts and files. Accessories and Supplies Note The HP LaserJet Utility is not supported for more information.
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Chapter 1 Printer Basics 59 Note Settings 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 information on how to print a control panel menu map. Control Panel Layout To print a control panel menu map: See page 317 for the printer, or your network administrator has locked the function. (The control panel reads ACCESS DENIED MENUS LOCKED.) See your network administrator.
Chapter 1 Printer Basics 59 Note Settings 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 information on how to print a control panel menu map. Control Panel Layout To print a control panel menu map: See page 317 for the printer, or your network administrator has locked the function. (The control panel reads ACCESS DENIED MENUS LOCKED.) See your network administrator.
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Chapter 1 Printer Basics 62 Printer Software Windows Client Windows Software HP Common Installer HP Common Drivers Macintosh Client Macintosh Software PPDs HP LaserJet Utility* Fonts* Guide files* (English only) Network Administrator Windows Software HP Resource Manager HP Common Installer HP Internet Installer HP Disk Image Utility HP Common Drivers Macintosh Software PPDs HP LaserJet Utility* Fonts* Guide files* (English only) * These products are not supported in Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Czech, Russian, and Turkish. Printer Software
Chapter 1 Printer Basics 62 Printer Software Windows Client Windows Software HP Common Installer HP Common Drivers Macintosh Client Macintosh Software PPDs HP LaserJet Utility* Fonts* Guide files* (English only) Network Administrator Windows Software HP Resource Manager HP Common Installer HP Internet Installer HP Disk Image Utility HP Common Drivers Macintosh Software PPDs HP LaserJet Utility* Fonts* Guide files* (English only) * These products are not supported in Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Czech, Russian, and Turkish. Printer Software
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... to obtain the most recent drivers, additional drivers, and other software are available from the Internet. Printer Software Depending on the configuration of this user guide to www.hp.com/go/webjetadmin The most recent software. Included with the printer is a compact disc containing the HP LaserJet Printing System. See the ReadMe file for operation. Continued on the...
... to obtain the most recent drivers, additional drivers, and other software are available from the Internet. Printer Software Depending on the configuration of this user guide to www.hp.com/go/webjetadmin The most recent software. Included with the printer is a compact disc containing the HP LaserJet Printing System. See the ReadMe file for operation. Continued on the...
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... systems: ! Apple AppleTalk (LocalTalk or EtherTalk) Continued on next page. IBM OS/2 version 2.0 or greater ! Novell NetWare 3.x, 4.x, or 5.x ! Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 or Windows 2000 ! Chapter 1 Printer Basics 64 The Printing System includes software designed for network administrators using the following environments: ! Microsoft Windows 3.1x ! Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 ! Microsoft Windows 9x...
... systems: ! Apple AppleTalk (LocalTalk or EtherTalk) Continued on next page. IBM OS/2 version 2.0 or greater ! Novell NetWare 3.x, 4.x, or 5.x ! Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 or Windows 2000 ! Chapter 1 Printer Basics 64 The Printing System includes software designed for network administrators using the following environments: ! Microsoft Windows 3.1x ! Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 ! Microsoft Windows 9x...
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Chapter 1 Printer Basics 65 Network printer installation for UNIX and other network operating systems is available from the web or through your HP distributor. (See the HP Customer Care pages at the front of this user guide.) The drivers and software components for end users and administrators using the environments listed above are described in the following sections. Printer Software
Chapter 1 Printer Basics 65 Network printer installation for UNIX and other network operating systems is available from the web or through your HP distributor. (See the HP Customer Care pages at the front of this user guide.) The drivers and software components for end users and administrators using the environments listed above are described in the following sections. Printer Software
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Check the "Installation Notes" file provided on the compact disc for more specific driver information. Printer Software Chapter 1 Printer Basics 66 Printer Drivers Printer drivers access the printer features and allow the computer to communicate with the printer. Windows See Access the Windows Printer Driver on page 80 for more specific driver information. Note Macintosh See Apple LaserWriter 8 Driver on page 75 for additional software included and supported languages.
Check the "Installation Notes" file provided on the compact disc for more specific driver information. Printer Software Chapter 1 Printer Basics 66 Printer Drivers Printer drivers access the printer features and allow the computer to communicate with the printer. Windows See Access the Windows Printer Driver on page 80 for more specific driver information. Note Macintosh See Apple LaserWriter 8 Driver on page 75 for additional software included and supported languages.
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... the configuration of Windows computers, the installation program for the printer software automatically checks the computer for Internet access to as PS throughout this user guide. Only PPDs are available on the Internet. (See the HP Customer Care pages at the front of this user guide.) ...Depending on next page. Chapter 1 Printer Basics 67 Drivers Included with the Printer The following printer drivers are included with the Mac OS system software or can be obtained directly from Apple ...
... the configuration of Windows computers, the installation program for the printer software automatically checks the computer for Internet access to as PS throughout this user guide. Only PPDs are available on the Internet. (See the HP Customer Care pages at the front of this user guide.) ...Depending on next page. Chapter 1 Printer Basics 67 Drivers Included with the Printer The following printer drivers are included with the Mac OS system software or can be obtained directly from Apple ...
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PCL 6 ! Fonts ! Copy drivers only (PCL 6, PCL 5e, and PS) ! Chapter 1 Printer Basics 68 From the tables below, choose the appropriate installation option for what you want installed on next page. Copy entire printing system installer Continued ... Resource Manager) ! Stand-alone status Custom Install Select Custom Install to install the following: ! Windows installation Typical Install Select Typical Install to : ! Bi-directional communication ! Printer Software
PCL 6 ! Fonts ! Copy drivers only (PCL 6, PCL 5e, and PS) ! Chapter 1 Printer Basics 68 From the tables below, choose the appropriate installation option for what you want installed on next page. Copy entire printing system installer Continued ... Resource Manager) ! Stand-alone status Custom Install Select Custom Install to install the following: ! Windows installation Typical Install Select Typical Install to : ! Bi-directional communication ! Printer Software
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HP LaserJet Utility ! Online help Custom Select Custom to install the following: ! Printer Software PPD file for use with PostScript printer drivers ! Chapter 1 Printer Basics 69 Macintosh installation Install Select Install to only install the software you prefer.
HP LaserJet Utility ! Online help Custom Select Custom to install the following: ! Printer Software PPD file for use with PostScript printer drivers ! Chapter 1 Printer Basics 69 Macintosh installation Install Select Install to only install the software you prefer.
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OS/2 PCL/PCL 6 printer driver ! OS/2 PS printer driver ! If not, contact the software manufacturer or distributor and request a driver for the printer. Chapter 1 Printer Basics 70 Additional Drivers The following additional printer drivers are included with the printer. ! AutoCAD Note If the desired printer driver is not on the compact disc or is not listed here, check the software application's installation disks or ReadMe files to see if they include support for the printer. Printer Software
OS/2 PCL/PCL 6 printer driver ! OS/2 PS printer driver ! If not, contact the software manufacturer or distributor and request a driver for the printer. Chapter 1 Printer Basics 70 Additional Drivers The following additional printer drivers are included with the printer. ! AutoCAD Note If the desired printer driver is not on the compact disc or is not listed here, check the software application's installation disks or ReadMe files to see if they include support for the printer. Printer Software
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Note If the printer will properly configure the network printer. For additional network printer configuration and management, use HP Web JetAdmin. Chapter 1 Printer Basics 71 Software for Windows Use the printing system software to www.hp.com/go/webjetadmin Printer Software If you are installing the printer on a network (Novell NetWare or Microsoft Windows network) from a Windows 9x, NT, or 2000 system...
Note If the printer will properly configure the network printer. For additional network printer configuration and management, use HP Web JetAdmin. Chapter 1 Printer Basics 71 Software for Windows Use the printing system software to www.hp.com/go/webjetadmin Printer Software If you are installing the printer on a network (Novell NetWare or Microsoft Windows network) from a Windows 9x, NT, or 2000 system...