Print Media Guide
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...or raised-letterhead papers. ● Avoid papers that has a suitable appearance for your HP LaserJet printer for image transfer and fusing. NOTE: ● Small form factor cardstock (in the printer driver or at the control panel. Preprinted forms and letterhead To avoid problems when using preprinted ... degrees does not resolve the problem, then the media might not be used with some types of paper weights. CAUTION: Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of thermography). ● Use forms and letterhead paper that meets the same ...
...or raised-letterhead papers. ● Avoid papers that has a suitable appearance for your HP LaserJet printer for image transfer and fusing. NOTE: ● Small form factor cardstock (in the printer driver or at the control panel. Preprinted forms and letterhead To avoid problems when using preprinted ... degrees does not resolve the problem, then the media might not be used with some types of paper weights. CAUTION: Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of thermography). ● Use forms and letterhead paper that meets the same ...
Warranty and Legal Guide
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www.hp.com/support/lj500mfpM521dn or www.hp.com/support/ lj500mfpM521dw www.hp.com/go/carepack www.register.hp.com 22 Chapter 1 Service and support ENWW Get 24-hour Internet support, and download software utilities and drivers Order additional HP service or maintenance agreements Register your product Country/region phone numbers are on the flyer that was in the box with your country/region Have the product name, serial number, date of purchase, and problem description ready. Customer support Get telephone support for your product or at www.hp.com/support/.
www.hp.com/support/lj500mfpM521dn or www.hp.com/support/ lj500mfpM521dw www.hp.com/go/carepack www.register.hp.com 22 Chapter 1 Service and support ENWW Get 24-hour Internet support, and download software utilities and drivers Order additional HP service or maintenance agreements Register your product Country/region phone numbers are on the flyer that was in the box with your country/region Have the product name, serial number, date of purchase, and problem description ready. Customer support Get telephone support for your product or at www.hp.com/support/.
User Guide
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...-cartridge view 34 Toner-cartridge information 35 Recycle the toner cartridge 35 Toner-cartridge storage 35 HP policy on non-HP toner cartridges 35 Replace the toner cartridge 36 4 Print ...39 Supported print drivers (Windows 40 HP Universal Print Driver (UPD 40 UPD installation modes 41 Change print-job settings (Windows 42 Priority for changing...
...-cartridge view 34 Toner-cartridge information 35 Recycle the toner cartridge 35 Toner-cartridge storage 35 HP policy on non-HP toner cartridges 35 Replace the toner cartridge 36 4 Print ...39 Supported print drivers (Windows 40 HP Universal Print Driver (UPD 40 UPD installation modes 41 Change print-job settings (Windows 42 Priority for changing...
User Guide
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... 182 Visually inspect the toner cartridge 183 Check the paper and printing environment 183 Use paper that meets HP specifications 183 Check the product environment 183 Check the EconoMode settings 184 Try a different print driver 184 Improve copy quality ...186 Check the scanner glass for dirt and smudges 186 Check the paper...
... 182 Visually inspect the toner cartridge 183 Check the paper and printing environment 183 Use paper that meets HP specifications 183 Check the product environment 183 Check the EconoMode settings 184 Try a different print driver 184 Improve copy quality ...186 Check the scanner glass for dirt and smudges 186 Check the paper...
User Guide
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An error message displays on a wireless network 226 Solve product software problems with Windows 227 A print driver for the network 222 New software programs might be causing compatibility problems 222 The computer or workstation might be set up incorrectly 222 The product ...
An error message displays on a wireless network 226 Solve product software problems with Windows 227 A print driver for the network 222 New software programs might be causing compatibility problems 222 The computer or workstation might be set up incorrectly 222 The product ...
User Guide
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... Print & Scan list 229 The product name does not appear in the product list in the Print & Fax or Print & Scan list ...229 The print driver does not automatically set up the selected product in the Print & Fax or Print & Scan list ...229 A print job was not sent to the product... 230 When connected with a USB cable, the product does not appear in the Print & Fax or Print & Scan list after the driver is selected 230 You are using a generic print driver when using a USB connection 230 Remove software (Windows 231 Remove software (Mac OS X 232 Solve scan to email problems 233 Cannot...
... Print & Scan list 229 The product name does not appear in the product list in the Print & Fax or Print & Scan list ...229 The print driver does not automatically set up the selected product in the Print & Fax or Print & Scan list ...229 A print job was not sent to the product... 230 When connected with a USB cable, the product does not appear in the Print & Fax or Print & Scan list after the driver is selected 230 You are using a generic print driver when using a USB connection 230 Remove software (Windows 231 Remove software (Mac OS X 232 Solve scan to email problems 233 Cannot...
User Guide
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... Windows 7, 32-bit and 64-bit Windows 2003 Server (32-bit, Service Pack 1 or greater), print and scan drivers only Windows 2008 Server (32-bit, 64-bit, and R2), print and scan drivers only Mac OS X v10.6.8 and later Hi-Speed USB 2.0 10/100/1000 Ethernet LAN connection Wireless network connection 256...
... Windows 7, 32-bit and 64-bit Windows 2003 Server (32-bit, Service Pack 1 or greater), print and scan drivers only Windows 2008 Server (32-bit, 64-bit, and R2), print and scan drivers only Mac OS X v10.6.8 and later Hi-Speed USB 2.0 10/100/1000 Ethernet LAN connection Wireless network connection 256...
User Guide
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...) 100 x 148 mm (3.9 x 5.8 in) Double Postcard (JIS) 200 x 148 mm (7.9 x 5.8 in) Custom 76 x 127 mm to 216 x 356 mm (3.0 x 5.0 in to 8.5 x 14 in the print driver before printing. Supported paper sizes NOTE: To obtain the best results, select the correct paper size and type in ) 14 Chapter 2 Paper trays ENWW
...) 100 x 148 mm (3.9 x 5.8 in) Double Postcard (JIS) 200 x 148 mm (7.9 x 5.8 in) Custom 76 x 127 mm to 216 x 356 mm (3.0 x 5.0 in to 8.5 x 14 in the print driver before printing. Supported paper sizes NOTE: To obtain the best results, select the correct paper size and type in ) 14 Chapter 2 Paper trays ENWW
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Table 2-2 Supported paper types Paper type Tray 1 Tray 2 and optional 500-sheet trays Automatic duplex printing Plain HP EcoSMART Light 60-74g Midweight 96-110g Heavy 111-130g Extra Heavy 131-175g Transparency Labels Letterhead Envelope Preprinted Prepunched Colored Bond Recycled Rough 16 Chapter 2 Paper trays ENWW NOTE: To obtain the best results, select the correct paper size and type in the print driver before printing. Supported paper types For a complete list of specific HP-brand paper that this product supports, go to www.hp.com/support/ ljmfpM521series.
Table 2-2 Supported paper types Paper type Tray 1 Tray 2 and optional 500-sheet trays Automatic duplex printing Plain HP EcoSMART Light 60-74g Midweight 96-110g Heavy 111-130g Extra Heavy 131-175g Transparency Labels Letterhead Envelope Preprinted Prepunched Colored Bond Recycled Rough 16 Chapter 2 Paper trays ENWW NOTE: To obtain the best results, select the correct paper size and type in the print driver before printing. Supported paper types For a complete list of specific HP-brand paper that this product supports, go to www.hp.com/support/ ljmfpM521series.
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4 Print ● Supported print drivers (Windows) ● Change print-job settings (Windows) ● Change print-job settings (Mac OS X) ● Print tasks (Windows) ● Print tasks (Mac OS X) ● Create archival-quality prints ● Use HP ePrint ● Use AirPrint ● Use walk-up USB printing ENWW 39
4 Print ● Supported print drivers (Windows) ● Change print-job settings (Windows) ● Change print-job settings (Mac OS X) ● Print tasks (Windows) ● Print tasks (Mac OS X) ● Create archival-quality prints ● Use HP ePrint ● Use AirPrint ● Use walk-up USB printing ENWW 39
User Guide
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... any HP LaserJet product, from a mobile Windows computer ● Recommended for printing in all Windows environments ● Provides the overall best speed, print quality, and printer feature support for the best speed in -box CD. Supported print drivers (Windows) Print drivers provide ...fully compatible with third-party and custom software programs that are available at www.hp.com/go/ljmfpM521series_software. HP PCL 6 driver HP UPD PS driver HP UPD PCL 5 HP UPD PCL 6 ● Provided as the default driver on PCL 5 ● Recommended for printing with Adobe® software programs...
... any HP LaserJet product, from a mobile Windows computer ● Recommended for printing in all Windows environments ● Provides the overall best speed, print quality, and printer feature support for the best speed in -box CD. Supported print drivers (Windows) Print drivers provide ...fully compatible with third-party and custom software programs that are available at www.hp.com/go/ljmfpM521series_software. HP PCL 6 driver HP UPD PS driver HP UPD PCL 5 HP UPD PCL 6 ● Provided as the default driver on PCL 5 ● Recommended for printing with Adobe® software programs...
User Guide
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...to show the product's unique, available features. ENWW Supported print drivers (Windows) 41 Go to www.hp.com/go/ upd. ● Dynamic mode allows you to use this mode if you do not need to multiple networked HP products in any location. ● Use this mode, download UPD...such as two-sided printing and stapling, so you are installing the driver for a single computer. ● It operates with each HP product, gathers configuration information, and then customizes the user interface to www.hp.com/go/upd. The HP UPD communicates directly with a specific product. ● If you ...
...to show the product's unique, available features. ENWW Supported print drivers (Windows) 41 Go to www.hp.com/go/ upd. ● Dynamic mode allows you to use this mode if you do not need to multiple networked HP products in any location. ● Use this mode, download UPD...such as two-sided printing and stapling, so you are installing the driver for a single computer. ● It operates with each HP product, gathers configuration information, and then customizes the user interface to www.hp.com/go/upd. The HP UPD communicates directly with a specific product. ● If you ...
User Guide
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... in to print settings are prioritized depending on the File menu of the print settings here. ● Default print driver settings: The default print driver settings determine the settings used in all print jobs until the software program is closed ● Change the default settings... box usually do not override changes made in the Page Setup dialog box. ● Printer Properties dialog box (print driver): Click Properties in to open the print driver. Select the product, and then click Properties or Preferences. 42 Chapter 4 Print ENWW Change print-job settings (Windows)...
... in to print settings are prioritized depending on the File menu of the print settings here. ● Default print driver settings: The default print driver settings determine the settings used in all print jobs until the software program is closed ● Change the default settings... box usually do not override changes made in the Page Setup dialog box. ● Printer Properties dialog box (print driver): Click Properties in to open the print driver. Select the product, and then click Properties or Preferences. 42 Chapter 4 Print ENWW Change print-job settings (Windows)...
User Guide
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...Windows Server 2003, and Windows Server 2008 (using the default Start menu view): Click Start, and then click Printers and Faxes. Right-click the print-driver icon for all print jobs 1. ENWW Change print-job settings (Windows) 43 Click the Device Settings tab. Windows 7: Click the Windows icon in the... 2003, and Windows Server 2008 (using the Classic Start menu view): Click Start, click Settings, and then click Printers. Right-click the print-driver icon for this product, and then select Properties or Printer properties. 3. Change the product configuration settings 1.
...Windows Server 2003, and Windows Server 2008 (using the default Start menu view): Click Start, and then click Printers and Faxes. Right-click the print-driver icon for all print jobs 1. ENWW Change print-job settings (Windows) 43 Click the Device Settings tab. Windows 7: Click the Windows icon in the... 2003, and Windows Server 2008 (using the Classic Start menu view): Click Start, click Settings, and then click Printers. Right-click the print-driver icon for this product, and then select Properties or Printer properties. 3. Change the product configuration settings 1.
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...procuct control panel have a lower priority and do not override changes made in the Page Setup dialog box. ● Default printer driver settings: The default printer driver settings determine the settings used in all print jobs, unless settings are changed in the Page Setup, Print, or Printer Properties dialog...File menu, and then click the Print option. 2. Change the settings that you want to change the print settings. 4. By default, the print driver displays the Copies & Pages menu. Settings changed in the Print dialog box have a lower priority than changes made anywhere else.
...procuct control panel have a lower priority and do not override changes made in the Page Setup dialog box. ● Default printer driver settings: The default printer driver settings determine the settings used in all print jobs, unless settings are changed in the Page Setup, Print, or Printer Properties dialog...File menu, and then click the Print option. 2. Change the settings that you want to change the print settings. 4. By default, the print driver displays the Copies & Pages menu. Settings changed in the Print dialog box have a lower priority than changes made anywhere else.
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... the Print & Scan icon. 2. Click the OK button. At the computer, open a program and print. Change the product configuration settings 1. Click the Driver tab. 5. 3. By default, the print driver displays the Copies & Pages menu. In the Presets menu, click the Save As... Click the Options & Supplies button. 4. ENWW Change print-job settings...
... the Print & Scan icon. 2. Click the OK button. At the computer, open a program and print. Change the product configuration settings 1. Click the Driver tab. 5. 3. By default, the print driver displays the Copies & Pages menu. In the Presets menu, click the Save As... Click the Options & Supplies button. 4. ENWW Change print-job settings...
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Select one of the shortcuts. In the Print dialog box, click the OK button to close the Document Properties dialog box. ENWW Print tasks (Windows) 47 Click the OK button to print the job. NOTE: When you select a shortcut, the corresponding settings change on the other tabs in the print driver. 5. 3. Click the Printing Shortcuts tab. 4.
Select one of the shortcuts. In the Print dialog box, click the OK button to close the Document Properties dialog box. ENWW Print tasks (Windows) 47 Click the OK button to print the job. NOTE: When you select a shortcut, the corresponding settings change on the other tabs in the print driver. 5. 3. Click the Printing Shortcuts tab. 4.
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Windows 7: Click the Windows icon in the lower-left corner of the screen, and then click Devices and Printers. 2. Right-click the print-driver icon, and then select Printer properties. 3. Click the OK button. Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, and Windows Server 2008 (using the Classic Start menu view): ...
Windows 7: Click the Windows icon in the lower-left corner of the screen, and then click Devices and Printers. 2. Right-click the print-driver icon, and then select Printer properties. 3. Click the OK button. Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, and Windows Server 2008 (using the Classic Start menu view): ...
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... for reuse. 1. In the Printer menu, select the product. 3. In the Presets menu, select the printing preset. 4. NOTE: To use print-driver default settings, select the standard option. For each menu, select the print settings that you want to change the print settings. 4. By default, the... print driver displays the Copies & Pages menu. ENWW Print tasks (Mac OS X) 73 Print tasks (Mac OS X) ● Use a printing preset (Mac OS X) ●...
... for reuse. 1. In the Printer menu, select the product. 3. In the Presets menu, select the printing preset. 4. NOTE: To use print-driver default settings, select the standard option. For each menu, select the print settings that you want to change the print settings. 4. By default, the... print driver displays the Copies & Pages menu. ENWW Print tasks (Mac OS X) 73 Print tasks (Mac OS X) ● Use a printing preset (Mac OS X) ●...
User Guide
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... Two-Sided drop-down list, and then click the Layout menu. 4. option, and enter a name for automatic duplex printing: ● Unspecified ● Plain ● HP EcoSMART Lite ● Light 60-74 g ● Midweight 96-110 g ● Letterhead ● Preprinted ● Prepunched ● Colored ● Bond ●... Printer menu, select the product. 3. Click the OK button. Click the Print button. 74 Chapter 4 Print ENWW By default, the print driver displays the Copies & Pages menu. Click the File menu, and then click the Print option. 2. Open the menus drop-down list. 5. 5.
... Two-Sided drop-down list, and then click the Layout menu. 4. option, and enter a name for automatic duplex printing: ● Unspecified ● Plain ● HP EcoSMART Lite ● Light 60-74 g ● Midweight 96-110 g ● Letterhead ● Preprinted ● Prepunched ● Colored ● Bond ●... Printer menu, select the product. 3. Click the OK button. Click the Print button. 74 Chapter 4 Print ENWW By default, the print driver displays the Copies & Pages menu. Click the File menu, and then click the Print option. 2. Open the menus drop-down list. 5. 5.