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... Understand paper and print media use 44 Supported paper and print media sizes 45 Custom paper sizes ...46 Supported paper and print media types 47 Tray and bin capacity ...48 Special paper or print media guidelines 49 Load...
... Understand paper and print media use 44 Supported paper and print media sizes 45 Custom paper sizes ...46 Supported paper and print media types 47 Tray and bin capacity ...48 Special paper or print media guidelines 49 Load...
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... Load A6-size paper 52 Manual feed ...53 Configure trays ...54 Use paper output options ...55 Print to the top (standard) output bin 55 Print to the straight-through paper path (rear output 56 7 Use ... 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...
... Load A6-size paper 52 Manual feed ...53 Configure trays ...54 Use paper output options ...55 Print to the top (standard) output bin 55 Print to the straight-through paper path (rear output 56 7 Use ... 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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... product ...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...resources 88 Enable memory for Windows 89 Clean the product ...90 Clean the print-cartridge area 90 Clean the paper path ...91 Clean the Tray 1 pickup roller 92 Clean the Tray 2 pickup roller 95 10 Solve problems Solve general problems ...100 Troubleshooting checklist 100 vi ENWW
... product ...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...resources 88 Enable memory for Windows 89 Clean the product ...90 Clean the print-cartridge area 90 Clean the paper path ...91 Clean the Tray 1 pickup roller 92 Clean the Tray 2 pickup roller 95 10 Solve problems Solve general problems ...100 Troubleshooting checklist 100 vi ENWW
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... 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...
... 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...
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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 ... on A4 P2055d model printer, plus the following: P2055dn model printer, plus the following: size paper ● HP Jetdirect Standard Gigabit Ethernet ● Additional 500-sheet tray (Tray 3) ● Contains 64 megabytes (MB) of random embedded print server access memory (RAM) and is expandable to...
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 ... on A4 P2055d model printer, plus the following: P2055dn model printer, plus the following: size paper ● HP Jetdirect Standard Gigabit Ethernet ● Additional 500-sheet tray (Tray 3) ● Contains 64 megabytes (MB) of random embedded print server access memory (RAM) and is expandable to...
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... postscript emulation ● 80 device-matching screen fonts in TrueType format available with the software solution ● HP 500-sheet input tray ● HP Jetdirect external print server ● Hi-Speed USB 2.0 connection ● RJ.45 network connection (network models only) ● The supplies status page contains information about ...
... postscript emulation ● 80 device-matching screen fonts in TrueType format available with the software solution ● HP 500-sheet input tray ● HP Jetdirect external print server ● Hi-Speed USB 2.0 connection ● RJ.45 network connection (network models only) ● The supplies status page contains information about ...
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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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...= 1, 2, or 3 Paper out action Cartridge low (1-5) Regular Dark Medium Darker Darkest Sub-menu item Description Select the language for the tray from the list of available paper sizes Select the size for printing internal appears. Paper type Paper size Select the default size and type .... Wait forever Override Select how the product should react when a print job requires a size or type that is not available or when a specified tray is Off. Select Override to delay. The default setting is 3. On Enable or disable quiet mode. System setup menu Use this menu to decrease ...
...= 1, 2, or 3 Paper out action Cartridge low (1-5) Regular Dark Medium Darker Darkest Sub-menu item Description Select the language for the tray from the list of available paper sizes Select the size for printing internal appears. Paper type Paper size Select the default size and type .... Wait forever Override Select how the product should react when a print job requires a size or type that is not available or when a specified tray is Off. Select Override to delay. The default setting is 3. On Enable or disable quiet mode. System setup menu Use this menu to decrease ...
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... toner specks or other marks on the printed output. When you select this option to clean the product if you to load plain paper in Tray 1 and then press OK to actually operate at high speed. For the product to start the cleaning process.
... toner specks or other marks on the printed output. When you select this option to clean the product if you to load plain paper in Tray 1 and then press OK to actually operate at high speed. For the product to start the cleaning process.
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...product for printing the second half. 5. Insert enough paper into one of paper that you are loading special paper such as letterhead, load it in Tray 1. 6. If you are using. Click Print. Follow the instructions in the pop-up window that is in one of the following ways: ● ... paper that appears on the computer screen before placing the output stack in one of the tray. 2. If you are loading special paper such as letterhead, load it in Tray 1 for the correct width of the trays to accommodate the print job. Open the Layout menu. 5. On the File menu, click Print. 3....
...product for printing the second half. 5. Insert enough paper into one of paper that you are loading special paper such as letterhead, load it in Tray 1. 6. If you are using. Click Print. Follow the instructions in the pop-up window that is in one of the following ways: ● ... paper that appears on the computer screen before placing the output stack in one of the tray. 2. If you are loading special paper such as letterhead, load it in Tray 1 for the correct width of the trays to accommodate the print job. Open the Layout menu. 5. On the File menu, click Print. 3....
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6 Paper and print media ● Understand paper and print media use ● Supported paper and print media sizes ● Custom paper sizes ● Supported paper and print media types ● Tray and bin capacity ● Special paper or print media guidelines ● Load trays ● Configure trays ● Use paper output options ENWW 43
6 Paper and print media ● Understand paper and print media use ● Supported paper and print media sizes ● Custom paper sizes ● Supported paper and print media types ● Tray and bin capacity ● Special paper or print media guidelines ● Load trays ● Configure trays ● Use paper output options ENWW 43
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... This product supports a number of paper sizes, and it adapts to various media. Table 6-1 Supported paper and print media sizes Size and dimensions Tray 1 Tray 2 Optional 500-sheet Duplexer Tray 3 Letter 216 x 279 mm (8.5 x 11 inches) Legal 216 x 356 mm (8.5 x 14 inches) A4 210 x 297 mm (8.27 x 11.69 inches) A5 148 x 210...
... This product supports a number of paper sizes, and it adapts to various media. Table 6-1 Supported paper and print media sizes Size and dimensions Tray 1 Tray 2 Optional 500-sheet Duplexer Tray 3 Letter 216 x 279 mm (8.5 x 11 inches) Legal 216 x 356 mm (8.5 x 14 inches) A4 210 x 297 mm (8.27 x 11.69 inches) A5 148 x 210...
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... supports custom sizes. 46 Chapter 6 Paper and print media ENWW Table 6-1 Supported paper and print media sizes (continued) Size and dimensions Tray 1 Tray 2 176 x 250 mm (6.7 x 9.8 inches) Envelope C5 ISO 162 x 229 mm (6.93 x 9.84 inches) Envelope DL ISO 110 x 220 mm (4.33 x 8.... Monarch 98 x 191 mm (3.9 x 7.5 inches) Custom 76 x 127 mm to 216 x 356 mm (3.0 x 5.0 inches to 8.5 x 14 inches) Optional 500-sheet Duplexer Tray 3 Custom paper sizes This product supports a variety of custom paper sizes. and maximum-size guidelines for the product but are within the minimum- When using...
... supports custom sizes. 46 Chapter 6 Paper and print media ENWW Table 6-1 Supported paper and print media sizes (continued) Size and dimensions Tray 1 Tray 2 176 x 250 mm (6.7 x 9.8 inches) Envelope C5 ISO 162 x 229 mm (6.93 x 9.84 inches) Envelope DL ISO 110 x 220 mm (4.33 x 8.... Monarch 98 x 191 mm (3.9 x 7.5 inches) Custom 76 x 127 mm to 216 x 356 mm (3.0 x 5.0 inches to 8.5 x 14 inches) Optional 500-sheet Duplexer Tray 3 Custom paper sizes This product supports a variety of custom paper sizes. and maximum-size guidelines for the product but are within the minimum- When using...
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Supported paper and print media types For a complete list of specific HP-brand paper that this product supports, go to www.hp.com/support/ ljp2050series. Paper type (control panel) PLAIN 75-95 G LIGHT 60-74 G MID-WEIGHT HEAVY 111-130 G EXTRA HEAVY 131-175 G TRANSPARENCY LABELS LETTERHEAD ...) Plain Light 60-74g Mid-weight Heavy 111-130g Extra heavy 131-175g Monochrome Laser Transparency Labels Letterhead Preprinted Prepunched Colored Rough Bond Recycled Envelope Tray 1 Tray 2 Optional 500- Duplexer sheet Tray 3 ENWW Supported paper and print media types 47
Supported paper and print media types For a complete list of specific HP-brand paper that this product supports, go to www.hp.com/support/ ljp2050series. Paper type (control panel) PLAIN 75-95 G LIGHT 60-74 G MID-WEIGHT HEAVY 111-130 G EXTRA HEAVY 131-175 G TRANSPARENCY LABELS LETTERHEAD ...) Plain Light 60-74g Mid-weight Heavy 111-130g Extra heavy 131-175g Monochrome Laser Transparency Labels Letterhead Preprinted Prepunched Colored Rough Bond Recycled Envelope Tray 1 Tray 2 Optional 500- Duplexer sheet Tray 3 ENWW Supported paper and print media types 47
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Tray and bin capacity Tray or bin Tray 1 Paper type Paper Tray 2 Envelopes Labels Transparencies Paper Optional 500-sheet Tray 3 Transparencies Paper Standard top bin Transparencies Paper Specifications Quantity Range: 60 g/m2 (16 lb) bond to 200 g/m2 (54 lb) bond Maximum stack height: 5 mm (0.3 ...
Tray and bin capacity Tray or bin Tray 1 Paper type Paper Tray 2 Envelopes Labels Transparencies Paper Optional 500-sheet Tray 3 Transparencies Paper Standard top bin Transparencies Paper Specifications Quantity Range: 60 g/m2 (16 lb) bond to 200 g/m2 (54 lb) bond Maximum stack height: 5 mm (0.3 ...
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Tray Tray 1 Single-sided printing Duplex printing Envelope printing Face-up Face-up Front of envelope face-up Top edge leading into the product Top edge leading into the product Short edge with postage leading into the product All other trays Face-down Top edge at the front of the tray Face-down Top edge at the front of the tray Use only Tray 1 for loading trays If you are using paper that requires a specific orientation, load it according to the information in the following table. Load trays Paper orientation for printing envelopes. 50 Chapter 6 Paper and print media ENWW
Tray Tray 1 Single-sided printing Duplex printing Envelope printing Face-up Face-up Front of envelope face-up Top edge leading into the product Top edge leading into the product Short edge with postage leading into the product All other trays Face-down Top edge at the front of the tray Face-down Top edge at the front of the tray Use only Tray 1 for loading trays If you are using paper that requires a specific orientation, load it according to the information in the following table. Load trays Paper orientation for printing envelopes. 50 Chapter 6 Paper and print media ENWW
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ENWW Load trays 51 The printer prints from tray 1 before attempting to match the width of the printer. Media guides ensure that the media is correctly fed into the printer and that you are using. Tray 1 Tray 1 is not skewed (crooked on the media). When loading media, adjust the media guides to print from the front of the media that the print is accessed from other trays.
ENWW Load trays 51 The printer prints from tray 1 before attempting to match the width of the printer. Media guides ensure that the media is correctly fed into the printer and that you are using. Tray 1 Tray 1 is not skewed (crooked on the media). When loading media, adjust the media guides to print from the front of the media that the print is accessed from other trays.
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... the printer and that you are using. When loading media, adjust the media guides to match the length and width of media from the input tray and straighten the stack of the rear media guide. 52 Chapter 6 Paper and print media ENWW This reduces jams by sliding forward only the center... of the media from feeding through the printer at one time. NOTE: When you add new media, make sure that the print is not skewed. Tray 2 has side and rear media guides.
... the printer and that you are using. When loading media, adjust the media guides to match the length and width of media from the input tray and straighten the stack of the rear media guide. 52 Chapter 6 Paper and print media ENWW This reduces jams by sliding forward only the center... of the media from feeding through the printer at one time. NOTE: When you add new media, make sure that the print is not skewed. Tray 2 has side and rear media guides.
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After you can use manual feed to print. To print using manual feed, open the printer Properties or Printer Setup, and then select Manual Feed (tray 1) from the Source Tray drop-down list. Manual feed You can use manual feed when printing mixed media. For example, you have enabled manual feed, press the OK button to print an envelope, then a letter, then an envelope, and so on. Load envelopes in Tray 1 and load letterhead into Tray 2. ENWW Load trays 53
After you can use manual feed to print. To print using manual feed, open the printer Properties or Printer Setup, and then select Manual Feed (tray 1) from the Source Tray drop-down list. Manual feed You can use manual feed when printing mixed media. For example, you have enabled manual feed, press the OK button to print an envelope, then a letter, then an envelope, and so on. Load envelopes in Tray 1 and load letterhead into Tray 2. ENWW Load trays 53