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... Vista™ is either a registered trademark or trademark of Intel Corporation in the U.S. marks. and other countries. Nothing herein should be liable for HP products and services are U.S. HP shall not be construed as allowed under the copyright laws. Part number: CE457-90902 Edition 2, 10/2008 Trademark Credits Adobe®, Acrobat®...
... Vista™ is either a registered trademark or trademark of Intel Corporation in the U.S. marks. and other countries. Nothing herein should be liable for HP products and services are U.S. HP shall not be construed as allowed under the copyright laws. Part number: CE457-90902 Edition 2, 10/2008 Trademark Credits Adobe®, Acrobat®...
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...23 Software installation types for Windows 24 Remove software for Windows ...24 Supported utilities for Windows ...25 HP ToolboxFX ...25 Supported network utilities for Windows 26 HP Web Jetadmin ...26 Embedded Web server ...26 Software for other operating systems 26 ENWW iii Table of... contents 1 Product basics Product comparison ...2 HP LaserJet P2050 Series models 2 Product features ...3 Product walkaround ...5 Front view ...5 Rear view ...6 Interface ports ...7 Model and serial-number...
...23 Software installation types for Windows 24 Remove software for Windows ...24 Supported utilities for Windows ...25 HP ToolboxFX ...25 Supported network utilities for Windows 26 HP Web Jetadmin ...26 Embedded Web server ...26 Software for other operating systems 26 ENWW iii Table of... contents 1 Product basics Product comparison ...2 HP LaserJet P2050 Series models 2 Product features ...3 Product walkaround ...5 Front view ...5 Rear view ...6 Interface ports ...7 Model and serial-number...
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4 Use the product with Macintosh Software for Macintosh ...28 Supported operating systems for Macintosh 28 Supported printer drivers for Macintosh 28 Remove software from Macintosh operating systems 28 Priority for print settings for Macintosh 28 Change printer-driver settings for Macintosh 29 Supported utilities for Macintosh 29 Embedded Web server 29 Use features in the Macintosh printer driver 30 Print ...30 Create and use printing presets in Macintosh 30 Resize documents or print on a custom paper size 30 Print a cover page 30 Use watermarks 31 Print multiple pages on one sheet...
4 Use the product with Macintosh Software for Macintosh ...28 Supported operating systems for Macintosh 28 Supported printer drivers for Macintosh 28 Remove software from Macintosh operating systems 28 Priority for print settings for Macintosh 28 Change printer-driver settings for Macintosh 29 Supported utilities for Macintosh 29 Embedded Web server 29 Use features in the Macintosh printer driver 30 Print ...30 Create and use printing presets in Macintosh 30 Resize documents or print on a custom paper size 30 Print a cover page 30 Use watermarks 31 Print multiple pages on one sheet...
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... support and product-status information 66 Set advanced printing options 67 9 Manage and maintain the product Print the information pages ...70 Use the HP ToolboxFX software ...71 View HP ToolboxFX ...71 Status ...72 Event log ...72 Alerts ...73 Set up Status Alerts 73 Set up E-mail Alerts 73 Help ...73 Device Settings...
... support and product-status information 66 Set advanced printing options 67 9 Manage and maintain the product Print the information pages ...70 Use the HP ToolboxFX software ...71 View HP ToolboxFX ...71 Status ...72 Event log ...72 Alerts ...73 Set up Status Alerts 73 Set up E-mail Alerts 73 Help ...73 Device Settings...
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...77 Embedded Web server ...77 Open the embedded Web server 77 Status tab ...77 Settings tab ...78 Networking tab 78 Links ...78 Use HP Web Jetadmin software 78 Use security features ...78 Secure the embedded Web server 78 Lock the product ...79 Manage supplies ...80 Supplies life... ...80 Manage the print cartridge 80 Print-cartridge storage 80 Use genuine HP print cartridges 80 HP policy on non-HP print cartridges 80 Print-cartridge authentication 80 HP fraud hotline and Web site 80 Replace supplies and parts ...82 Supply replacement guidelines 82 Redistribute...
...77 Embedded Web server ...77 Open the embedded Web server 77 Status tab ...77 Settings tab ...78 Networking tab 78 Links ...78 Use HP Web Jetadmin software 78 Use security features ...78 Secure the embedded Web server 78 Lock the product ...79 Manage supplies ...80 Supplies life... ...80 Manage the print cartridge 80 Print-cartridge storage 80 Use genuine HP print cartridges 80 HP policy on non-HP print cartridges 80 Print-cartridge authentication 80 HP fraud hotline and Web site 80 Replace supplies and parts ...82 Supply replacement guidelines 82 Redistribute...
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Factors that affect product performance 101 Restore factory settings ...101 Interpret control-panel messages ...102 Control-panel messages 102 Jams ...106 Common causes of jams 106 Jam locations ...107 Clear jams ...107 Internal areas 107 Print-cartridge area and paper path 107 Duplex paper path 109 Input trays ...112 Tray 1 112 Tray 2 113 Tray 3 115 Output bins ...116 Solve print-quality problems ...118 Print-quality problems associated with paper 118 Print-quality problems associated with the environment 118 Print-quality problems associated with jams 118 Image defect examples ...
Factors that affect product performance 101 Restore factory settings ...101 Interpret control-panel messages ...102 Control-panel messages 102 Jams ...106 Common causes of jams 106 Jam locations ...107 Clear jams ...107 Internal areas 107 Print-cartridge area and paper path 107 Duplex paper path 109 Input trays ...112 Tray 1 112 Tray 2 113 Tray 3 115 Output bins ...116 Solve print-quality problems ...118 Print-quality problems associated with paper 118 Print-quality problems associated with the environment 118 Print-quality problems associated with jams 118 Image defect examples ...
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... 136 Print cartridge limited warranty statement 137 End User License Agreement ...138 Customer self-repair warranty service 140 Customer support ...141 HP maintenance agreements ...142 On-site service agreements 142 Next-day on-site service 142 Weekly (volume) on-site service 142 Repack... program 149 Protecting the environment 149 Ozone production ...149 Power consumption ...149 Toner consumption ...149 Paper use ...149 Plastics ...149 HP LaserJet print supplies 149 Return and recycling instructions 150 United States and Puerto Rico 150 Multiple returns (more than one cartridge 150 ...
... 136 Print cartridge limited warranty statement 137 End User License Agreement ...138 Customer self-repair warranty service 140 Customer support ...141 HP maintenance agreements ...142 On-site service agreements 142 Next-day on-site service 142 Weekly (volume) on-site service 142 Repack... program 149 Protecting the environment 149 Ozone production ...149 Power consumption ...149 Toner consumption ...149 Paper use ...149 Plastics ...149 HP LaserJet print supplies 149 Return and recycling instructions 150 United States and Puerto Rico 150 Multiple returns (more than one cartridge 150 ...
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returns 150 Paper ...150 Material restrictions ...150 Disposal of waste equipment by users in private households in the European Union .... 151 Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS 151 For more information ...151 Declaration of conformity ...152 Declaration of conformity 152 Safety statements ...153 Laser safety ...153 Canadian DOC regulations 153 VCCI statement (Japan 153 Power cord statement (Japan 153 EMI statement (Korea) ...153 Laser statement for Finland 154 Substances Table (China 155 Index ...157 ENWW ix Non-U.S.
returns 150 Paper ...150 Material restrictions ...150 Disposal of waste equipment by users in private households in the European Union .... 151 Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS 151 For more information ...151 Declaration of conformity ...152 Declaration of conformity 152 Safety statements ...153 Laser safety ...153 Canadian DOC regulations 153 VCCI statement (Japan 153 Power cord statement (Japan 153 EMI statement (Korea) ...153 Laser statement for Finland 154 Substances Table (China 155 Index ...157 ENWW ix Non-U.S.
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... ● One open dual inline memory module (DIMM) slot 2 Chapter 1 Product basics ENWW Product comparison HP LaserJet P2050 Series models HP LaserJet P2055d printer CE457A HP LaserJet P2055dn printer CE459A HP LaserJet P2055x printer CE460A ● Prints up to 35 pages per minute (ppm) Has the same features ...as the HP LaserJet Has the same features as the HP LaserJet on Letter size paper ...
... ● One open dual inline memory module (DIMM) slot 2 Chapter 1 Product basics ENWW Product comparison HP LaserJet P2050 Series models HP LaserJet P2055d printer CE457A HP LaserJet P2055dn printer CE459A HP LaserJet P2055x printer CE460A ● Prints up to 35 pages per minute (ppm) Has the same features ...as the HP LaserJet Has the same features as the HP LaserJet on Letter size paper ...
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... drivers Resolution Fonts Accessories Connectivity Supplies Supported operating systems Accessibility Description ● 600 MHz processor ● 2-line display ● HP ToolboxFX software (a Web-based status and problem-solving tool) ● Windows® and Macintosh printer drivers ● Embedded Web...about toner level, page count, and approximate pages remaining. ● The product checks for an authentic HP print cartridge at installation. ● Integration with HP Sure Supply Web site for easy replacement-cartridge reordering ● Microsoft® Windows® 2000, Windows...
... drivers Resolution Fonts Accessories Connectivity Supplies Supported operating systems Accessibility Description ● 600 MHz processor ● 2-line display ● HP ToolboxFX software (a Web-based status and problem-solving tool) ● Windows® and Macintosh printer drivers ● Embedded Web...about toner level, page count, and approximate pages remaining. ● The product checks for an authentic HP print cartridge at installation. ● Integration with HP Sure Supply Web site for easy replacement-cartridge reordering ● Microsoft® Windows® 2000, Windows...
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Feature Description ● All doors and covers can be opened by using one hand. ● Paper can be loaded in Tray 1 by using one hand. 4 Chapter 1 Product basics ENWW
Feature Description ● All doors and covers can be opened by using one hand. ● Paper can be loaded in Tray 1 by using one hand. 4 Chapter 1 Product basics ENWW
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Product walkaround Front view 1 8 7 2 3 4 5 6 1 Tray 1 (pull to open) 2 Top output bin 3 Control panel 4 Print-cartridge-door release button 5 On/off switch 6 Optional Tray 3 (included with the HP LaserJet P2055x printer) 7 Tray 2 8 Print-cartridge door ENWW Product walkaround 5
Product walkaround Front view 1 8 7 2 3 4 5 6 1 Tray 1 (pull to open) 2 Top output bin 3 Control panel 4 Print-cartridge-door release button 5 On/off switch 6 Optional Tray 3 (included with the HP LaserJet P2055x printer) 7 Tray 2 8 Print-cartridge door ENWW Product walkaround 5
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Rear view 12 3 7 4 6 5 1 Jam-release door (pull the green handle to open) 2 Straight-through paper path (pull to open) 3 DIMM cover (provides access to the DIMM slot) 4 Interface ports 5 Rear duplex jam-release door 6 Power connection 7 Slot for a cable-type security lock 6 Chapter 1 Product basics ENWW
Rear view 12 3 7 4 6 5 1 Jam-release door (pull the green handle to open) 2 Straight-through paper path (pull to open) 3 DIMM cover (provides access to the DIMM slot) 4 Interface ports 5 Rear duplex jam-release door 6 Power connection 7 Slot for a cable-type security lock 6 Chapter 1 Product basics ENWW
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ENWW Product walkaround 7 Interface ports 1 2 1 Hi-speed USB 2.0 connection, for connecting directly to a computer 2 RJ.45 network connection (network models only) Model and serial-number label location The label that contains the model and serial numbers is on the outside of the rear output (straight-through paper path).
ENWW Product walkaround 7 Interface ports 1 2 1 Hi-speed USB 2.0 connection, for connecting directly to a computer 2 RJ.45 network connection (network models only) Model and serial-number label location The label that contains the model and serial numbers is on the outside of the rear output (straight-through paper path).
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See the control-panel display. 10 Chapter 2 Control panel ENWW Cancels the current print job ● Off: The product is functioning without error. ● Blinking: Action is processing a job. Control-panel layout Use the control panel to obtain product and job status information and to print. ● Off: The product cannot accept data because it is offline (paused) or has experienced an error. ● Blinking: The product is required. OK Number 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Button or light Control-panel display Up arrow 3 OK button 4 Down arrow 5 Back button 6 Ready light 7 ...
See the control-panel display. 10 Chapter 2 Control panel ENWW Cancels the current print job ● Off: The product is functioning without error. ● Blinking: Action is processing a job. Control-panel layout Use the control panel to obtain product and job status information and to print. ● Off: The product cannot accept data because it is offline (paused) or has experienced an error. ● Blinking: The product is required. OK Number 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Button or light Control-panel display Up arrow 3 OK button 4 Down arrow 5 Back button 6 Ready light 7 ...
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Main menus Reports System setup Service Network config. ENWW Use the control-panel menus 11 Use the control-panel menus To gain access to the previous level. Press OK. 2. Press the back button to return to the control-panel menus, complete the steps below. Press OK to navigate the listings. 3. Use the menus 1. The following are the main menus. Press the down arrow or the up arrow to select the appropriate option. 4.
Main menus Reports System setup Service Network config. ENWW Use the control-panel menus 11 Use the control-panel menus To gain access to the previous level. Press OK. 2. Press the back button to return to the control-panel menus, complete the steps below. Press OK to navigate the listings. 3. Use the menus 1. The following are the main menus. Press the down arrow or the up arrow to select the appropriate option. 4.
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Menu item Demo page Menu structure Config report Supplies status Network report Usage page PCL font list PS font list PCL 6 font list Service page Description Prints a page that provide information about the product. Prints a list of all the product settings. Prints the status for each menu are listed. The active settings for the print cartridge, including the following information: ● Estimated pages remaining ● Part number ● Number of pages printed Prints a list of all product network settings Prints a page that lists PCL 5 pages, PCL 6 pages, PS pages, pages ...
Menu item Demo page Menu structure Config report Supplies status Network report Usage page PCL font list PS font list PCL 6 font list Service page Description Prints a page that provide information about the product. Prints a list of all the product settings. Prints the status for each menu are listed. The active settings for the print cartridge, including the following information: ● Estimated pages remaining ● Part number ● Number of pages printed Prints a list of all product network settings Prints a page that lists PCL 5 pages, PCL 6 pages, PS pages, pages ...
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Menu item Language Quiet mode Paper setup Print quality Print density Courier font Display contrast Sub-menu item Def. paper size Def. Cancel Select Wait forever to delay. Select Cancel to automatically cancel the print job after a specified delay. The default setting is described in the following table. Each is 3. On Enable or disable quiet mode. Press the down arrow to 3600 seconds. Select a version of the LCD. Adjust the contrast of the Courier font. A list of available paper types Select the media type for printing internal reports or appears. A ...
Menu item Language Quiet mode Paper setup Print quality Print density Courier font Display contrast Sub-menu item Def. paper size Def. Cancel Select Wait forever to delay. Select Cancel to automatically cancel the print job after a specified delay. The default setting is described in the following table. Each is 3. On Enable or disable quiet mode. Press the down arrow to 3600 seconds. Select a version of the LCD. Adjust the contrast of the Courier font. A list of available paper types Select the media type for printing internal reports or appears. A ...
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Sets the USB speed to a mode that reduces toner smearing and dusting. If you are consistently curled, use this option to set the product to start the cleaning process. Resets all customized settings to clean the product if you to load plain paper in Tray 1 and then press OK to a mode that reduces curl. Menu item Cleaning mode USB speed Less paper curl Archive print Restore defaults Description Use this option to the factory default values. When you select this item, the product prompts you see toner specks or other marks on the printed output. Discard the page that prints. ...
Sets the USB speed to a mode that reduces toner smearing and dusting. If you are consistently curled, use this option to set the product to start the cleaning process. Resets all customized settings to clean the product if you to load plain paper in Tray 1 and then press OK to a mode that reduces curl. Menu item Cleaning mode USB speed Less paper curl Archive print Restore defaults Description Use this option to the factory default values. When you select this item, the product prompts you see toner specks or other marks on the printed output. Discard the page that prints. ...
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... 2 Control panel ENWW AUTO IP=YES* Automatically assign a link-local IPv4 address in an inactive state. Select NO to establish network configuration settings. Print an HP Jetdirect configuration page to renew (YES or NO) the lease. MANUAL= KEEP/DISABLE: Set the behavior of a secondary DNS server (one byte at a time). Menu...
... 2 Control panel ENWW AUTO IP=YES* Automatically assign a link-local IPv4 address in an inactive state. Select NO to establish network configuration settings. Print an HP Jetdirect configuration page to renew (YES or NO) the lease. MANUAL= KEEP/DISABLE: Set the behavior of a secondary DNS server (one byte at a time). Menu...