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HP Color LaserJet 2600n
User Guide
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HP Color LaserJet 2600n Printer
User Guide
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Copyright and License
© 2005 Copyright Hewlett-Packard
Development Company, L.P.
Reproduction, adaptation, or translation
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products and services. Nothing herein
should be construed as constituting an
additional warranty. HP shall not be liable
for technical or editorial errors or omissions
contained herein.
Part number Q6455-90937
Edition 1, 4/2005
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HP Customer Care
Online services
for 24-hour access to information by using a modem or Internet connection
World Wide Web: Updated HP printer software, product and support information, and printer
drivers in several languages can be obtained from http://www.hp.com/support/clj2600n. (The
site is in English.)
Online troubleshooting tools
HP Instant Support Professional Edition (ISPE) is a suite of Web-based troubleshooting tools
for desktop computing and printing products. ISPE helps you quickly identify, diagnose, and
resolve computing and printing problems. The ISPE tools can be accessed from
http://instantsupport.hp.com.
Telephone support
Hewlett-Packard provides free telephone support during the warranty period. When you call,
you will be connected to a responsive team that is waiting to help you. For the telephone
number for your country/region, see the flyer that came in the box with the product, or visit
http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/wwcontact.html. Before calling HP, have the following
information ready: product name and serial number, date of purchase, and description of the
problem.
You can also find support on the Internet at http://www.hp.com. Click the support & drivers
block.
Software utilities, drivers, and electronic information
Go to http://www.hp.com/go/clj2600n_software. (The site is in English, but printer drivers can
be downloaded in several languages.)
For information over the telephone, see the flyer that came in the box with the printer.
HP direct ordering for accessories or supplies
Order supplies from the following websites:
North America: https://www.hp.com/post-embed/ordersupplies-na
Latin America: https://www.hp.com/post-embed/ordersupplies-la
Europe and Middle East: https://www.hp.com/post-embed/ordersupplies-emea
Asia Pacific countries/regions: https://www.hp.com/post-embed/ordersupplies-ap
Order accessories from http://www.hp.com/accessories. For more information, see
Accessories and ordering information.
To order supplies or accessories over the telephone, call the following numbers:
United States: 1-800-538-8787
Canada: 1-800-387-3154
To find the phone numbers for other countries/regions, see the flyer that came in the box
with the printer.
HP service information
To locate HP-Authorized Dealers in the United States or Canada, call 1-800-243-9816
(United States) or 1-800-387-3867 (Canada). Or, go to http://www.hp.com/go/cposupportguide.
For service for your HP product in other countries/regions, call the HP Customer Support
number for your country/region. See the flyer that came in the box with the printer.
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HP service agreements
Call: 1-800-HPINVENT [1-800-474-6836 (U.S.)] or 1-800-268-1221 (Canada).
Out-of-Warranty Service: 1-800-633-3600.
Extended Service: Call 1-800-HPINVENT 1-800-474-6836 (U.S.) or 1-800-268-1221
(Canada). Or, go to the HP Supportpack and Carepaq™ Services website at
http://www.hpexpress-services.com/10467a.
HP Toolbox
To check the printer status and settings and to view troubleshooting information and online
documentation, use the HP Toolbox software. You can view the HP Toolbox when the
printer is directly connected to your computer or when it is connected to a network. You must
have performed a complete software installation to use the HP Toolbox. See
Managing the
printer.
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Table of contents
1 Printer basics
Quick access to printer information ..........................................................................................2
User guide links .................................................................................................................2
Where to look for more information ...................................................................................2
Printer configurations ...............................................................................................................4
HP Color LaserJet 2600n printer .......................................................................................4
Printer features ........................................................................................................................5
Walk around .............................................................................................................................7
Software ...................................................................................................................................9
Software and supported operating systems ......................................................................9
Software tips ......................................................................................................................9
Software for Windows ......................................................................................................10
Software for Macintosh ....................................................................................................11
Uninstalling the printing software .....................................................................................11
Print-media specifications ......................................................................................................13
General guidelines ...........................................................................................................13
Paper and print media .....................................................................................................13
Printing and storage environment ....................................................................................14
Envelopes ........................................................................................................................14
Labels ..............................................................................................................................16
Transparencies ................................................................................................................16
Supported media weights and sizes ................................................................................17
2 Control panel
Control panel features ............................................................................................................19
Display .............................................................................................................................20
Understanding Supplies Status .......................................................................................20
Understanding Printer Status ..........................................................................................20
3 Networking
To configure a network port-connected device configuration (direct mode or peer-to-
peer printing) .......................................................................................................................24
Supported network protocols .................................................................................................25
TCP/IP configuration ..............................................................................................................27
Server-based, AutoIP, and manual TCP/IP configuration ...............................................27
Server-based TCP/IP configuration .................................................................................27
Default IP address configuration .....................................................................................27
TCP/IP configuration tools ...............................................................................................28
Using BOOTP/TFTP ..............................................................................................................29
Why Use BOOTP? ..........................................................................................................29
BOOTP on UNIX .............................................................................................................29
Using DHCP ...........................................................................................................................32
UNIX Systems .................................................................................................................32
Windows Systems ...........................................................................................................32
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NetWare systems ............................................................................................................35
To discontinue DHCP configuration .......................................................................................36
Using the printer control panel ...............................................................................................37
Using the embedded Web server ..........................................................................................38
4 Printing tasks
Loading trays .........................................................................................................................40
Loading Tray 1 .................................................................................................................40
Loading Tray 2 or optional Tray 3 ....................................................................................41
Printing on special media .......................................................................................................44
Printing on envelopes ......................................................................................................44
Printing on labels .............................................................................................................46
Transparencies ................................................................................................................47
Printing on HP LaserJet glossy paper and HP LaserJet photo paper .............................48
Printing on letterhead or preprinted forms .......................................................................50
Printing on HP LaserJet Tough paper .............................................................................50
Printing on custom-sized print media or cardstock ..........................................................51
Controlling print jobs ..............................................................................................................52
Printing by tray Source versus by paper Type or paper Size ..........................................52
Gaining access to printer driver settings .........................................................................56
Printing on both sides ............................................................................................................58
To print on both sides (manually) ....................................................................................58
Canceling a print job ..............................................................................................................60
5 Color
Using color .............................................................................................................................62
HP ImageREt 2400 ..........................................................................................................62
Media selection ................................................................................................................62
Color options ...................................................................................................................62
Standard red-green-blue (sRGB) ....................................................................................63
Managing color options ..........................................................................................................64
Print in Grayscale ............................................................................................................64
Automatic versus Manual color adjustment .....................................................................64
Manual color options .......................................................................................................64
Matching colors ......................................................................................................................66
6 How do I?
Print: How do I? .....................................................................................................................68
Print on special media, such as glossy or photo paper ...................................................69
Print on both sides of the paper .......................................................................................70
Print on envelopes and custom media sizes ...................................................................70
Change the device print settings, such as print quality, in HP Toolbox ...........................71
Print color documents from my computer in black and white only ...................................71
Change color options .......................................................................................................71
Network: How do I? ................................................................................................................73
Set up the device and use it on the network ....................................................................73
Set my network password ...............................................................................................73
Find my network IP address ............................................................................................73
Configure a static IP address for my printer ....................................................................74
Other: How do I? ....................................................................................................................75
Changing print cartridges ................................................................................................75
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7 Managing the printer
Special pages ........................................................................................................................80
Demo page ......................................................................................................................80
Configuration page ..........................................................................................................80
Supplies Status page .......................................................................................................81
Menu map ..............................................................................................................................83
To print a menu map .......................................................................................................83
HP Toolbox ............................................................................................................................84
Supported operating systems ..........................................................................................84
Supported browsers ........................................................................................................84
To view the HP Toolbox ..................................................................................................85
Status tab ........................................................................................................................85
Troubleshooting tab .........................................................................................................85
Alerts tab .........................................................................................................................85
Documentation tab ..........................................................................................................86
Device Settings ................................................................................................................86
Other links .......................................................................................................................86
Using the embedded Web server ..........................................................................................87
To access the embedded Web server using a network connection ................................87
Information tab .................................................................................................................88
Settings tab ......................................................................................................................88
Networking tab .................................................................................................................88
Other links found in HP Toolbox ......................................................................................89
8 Maintenance
Managing supplies .................................................................................................................92
Supplies life .....................................................................................................................92
Checking and ordering supplies ......................................................................................92
Storing supplies ...............................................................................................................93
Replacing and recycling supplies ....................................................................................93
HP policy on non-HP supplies .........................................................................................93
HP anti-counterfeit website ..............................................................................................93
Cartridge out override ............................................................................................................94
Configuration ...................................................................................................................94
On-going operation ..........................................................................................................94
Cleaning the printer ................................................................................................................95
To clean the fuser using HP Toolbox ..............................................................................95
Calibrating the printer .............................................................................................................96
To calibrate the printer at the printer ...............................................................................96
To calibrate the printer from the HP Toolbox ...................................................................96
9 Problem solving
Support strategy .....................................................................................................................98
Troubleshooting process ........................................................................................................99
Troubleshooting checklist ................................................................................................99
Control panel messages ......................................................................................................101
Alert and warning messages .........................................................................................101
Critical error messages ..................................................................................................102
Clearing jams .......................................................................................................................105
Where to look for jams ...................................................................................................105
To clear jams from inside the printer .............................................................................106
To clear jams from Tray 2 or optional Tray 3 .................................................................107
To clear jams from the top bin .......................................................................................108
Print problems ......................................................................................................................109
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Print quality problems ....................................................................................................109
Media-handling problems ..............................................................................................116
Performance problems ..................................................................................................118
Troubleshooting tools ...........................................................................................................120
Device pages and reports ..............................................................................................120
HP Toolbox ....................................................................................................................120
Service menu .................................................................................................................121
Appendix A Accessories and ordering information
Supplies ...............................................................................................................................124
Cable and interface accessories ..........................................................................................125
Paper handling accessories .................................................................................................126
Paper and other print media ................................................................................................127
User-replaceable parts .........................................................................................................129
Supplementary Documentation ............................................................................................130
Appendix B Service and support
Hewlett-Packard limited warranty statement ........................................................................131
Print Cartridge Limited Warranty Statement ........................................................................133
Availability of support and service ........................................................................................134
HP Care Pack™ Services and Service Agreements .....................................................134
Repacking the printer ...........................................................................................................135
To repack the printer .....................................................................................................135
Service information form ......................................................................................................136
Appendix C Specifications
Printer specifications ............................................................................................................137
Appendix D Regulatory information
Introduction ..........................................................................................................................139
FCC regulations ...................................................................................................................140
Environmental Product Stewardship program .....................................................................141
Protecting the environment ............................................................................................141
Ozone production ..........................................................................................................141
Energy consumption ......................................................................................................141
HP LaserJet printing supplies ........................................................................................141
Material safety data sheet ....................................................................................................143
Declaration of conformity .....................................................................................................144
Country/region-specific safety statements ...........................................................................145
Laser safety statement ..................................................................................................145
Canadian DOC statement .............................................................................................145
Korean EMI statement ...................................................................................................145
VCCI statement (Japan) ................................................................................................145
Finnish laser statement .................................................................................................146
Index
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Printer basics
This section provides information about the following topics:
●
Quick access to printer information
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Printer configurations
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Printer features
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Walk around
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Software
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Print-media specifications
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Quick access to printer information
User guide links
● Walk around
Control panel features
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Problem solving
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Where to look for more information
Several references are available for use with this printer. See http://www.hp.com/support/
clj2600n.
Setting up the printer
Getting started guide—Provides step-by-step instructions for installing and setting up the
printer.
Accessory installation guides—These guides provide step-by-step instructions for installing
the printer accessories and are provided with any accessories that are purchased.
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Using the printer
User guide—Contains detailed information for using the printer and troubleshooting
problems. This guide is available in two formats on the CD-ROM that came with the printer:
in PDF format for printing and HTML format for online viewing. It is also available through the
HP Toolbox software.
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Printer configurations
Thank you for purchasing the HP Color LaserJet 2600n printer. This printer is available in
the configuration described below.
HP Color LaserJet 2600n printer
The HP Color LaserJet 2600n printer is a four-color laser printer that prints eight pages per
minute (ppm) in both monochrome (black and white) and color.
● Trays. The printer comes with a single sheet priority feed slot (Tray 1) and a universal
tray (Tray 2) that holds up to 250 sheets of various paper types and sizes or 10
envelopes. It supports an optional 250-sheet paper tray (optional Tray 3). See
Supported media weights and sizes for more information.
● Connectivity. The printer provides a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port for connectivity and an
HP built-in internal print server for connecting to a 10/100Base-T network.
● Memory. The printer contains 16 megabytes (MB) of synchronous dynamic random
access memory (SDRAM). No additional memory can be added.
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Printer features
Feature HP Color LaserJet 2600n printer
Color printing ● Provides laser printing in full color by using
the four process colors: cyan, magenta,
yellow, and black (CMYK).
Fast print speed
Excellent print quality
Ease of use ● Few supplies to order. Supplies are easy to
Flexible paper handling
● Prints in black on letter-size paper up to
8 ppm and on A4-size paper up to 8 ppm.
Prints in color on A4/letter at 8 ppm.
● ImageREt 2400 provides 2400 dpi
equivalent-color quality through a multilevel
printing process.
● True 600 by 600 dots per inch (dpi) text and
graphics.
● Adjustable settings to optimize print quality.
● The HP UltraPrecise print cartridge has a
finer toner formulation that provides sharper
text and graphics.
install.
● Convenient access to printer information
and settings by using the HP Toolbox
software.
● Convenient access to all supplies and to the
paper path through the front door.
● Trays 1 and 2 for letterhead, envelopes,
labels, transparencies, custom-sized media,
postcards, HP LaserJet glossy paper,
HP LaserJet Tough paper, heavy paper,
and HP Laser Photo paper.
● A 125-sheet top output bin.
● Print on Both Sides (manually). See
on both sides.
Interface connections
Energy savings ● The printer automatically conserves
● Hi-Speed USB port.
● The HP Color LaserJet 2600n printer
includes an HP built-in internal print server
for connecting to a 10/100Base-T network.
electricity by substantially reducing power
consumption when it is not printing.
● As an ENERGY STAR® partner, Hewlett-
Packard Company has determined that this
product meets ENERGY STAR® guidelines
for energy efficiency. ENERGY STAR® is a
U.S. registered service mark of the United
States Environmental Protection Agency.
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Feature HP Color LaserJet 2600n printer
Economical printing ● N-up printing (printing more than one page
on a sheet) and Printing on Both Sides
features save paper. See Printing multiple
pages on one sheet of paper (N-up printing)
Printing on both sides.
and
Supplies ● A Supplies Status page with print cartridge
gauges that show the supply levels that
remain. For HP supplies only.
● No-shake cartridge design.
● Authentication for HP print cartridges.
● Enabled supplies-ordering capability.
Accessibility ● Online user guide that is compatible with
text screen-readers.
● All doors and covers can be opened by
using one hand.
Expandability ● Optional Tray 3. This 250-sheet universal
tray reduces how often you have to add
paper to the printer. Only one additional 250sheet tray can be installed on the printer.
● Optional HP Jetdirect external print server
for connecting to a network.
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Walk around
The following illustrations identify the locations and names of key components of this printer.
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Software
Software and supported operating systems
For easy printer setup and access to the full range of printer features, HP strongly
recommends that you install the software that is provided. Not all software is available in all
languages. See the Getting Started Guide for installation instructions, and see the Readme
file for the latest software information.
The most recent drivers, additional drivers, and other software are available from the Internet
and other sources. If you do not have access to the Internet, see
The printer supports the following operating systems:
● Microsoft® Windows® 98 Second Edition and Windows Millennium Edition (Me) (Add
Printer installation)
● Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and Windows XP
● Microsoft® Windows® Server 2003
● Macintosh OS X v10.2 and later
The following tables list the software that is available for your operating system.
HP Color LaserJet 2600n printer software
HP Customer Care.
Feature Windows 98 Second
Edition, Me
Windows Installer
Windows printer driver
HP Toolbox software
Macintosh Installer
Macintosh printer
drivers
Windows 2000 and XP Macintosh OS X
v10.2 and later
Software tips
The following are some tips for working with the printer software.
How do I gain access to the printer features?
The printer features are available in the printer driver. Some features such as custom paper
sizes and page orientation might also be available in the program you are using to create a
file. Change settings in the program, if possible, because changes that are made in the
program override changes that are made in the printer driver.
Gain access to advanced printer features through the printer driver (or the Print dialog box
for Macintosh operating systems). See
specific printer-driver features.
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How do I get the latest printing software?
When you want to check for and install upgrades to the printing software, you can download
drivers from the World Wide Web or HP’s file transfer protocol (FTP) servers.
To download drivers
1. Go to http://www.hp.com/support/clj2600n. Click the support & drivers block.
2. The Web page for the drivers might be in English, but you can download the drivers
themselves in several languages.
If you do not have Internet access, contact HP Customer Care. (See
the flyer that came in the printer box.) See the Readme file for additional release information.
HP Customer Care or
What other software is available?
See the Readme file that is provided on the HP Color LaserJet 2600n CD-ROM for
additional, included software and for supported languages.
Software for Windows
When you install the software for Windows, you can directly connect the printer to a
computer by using a USB cable or you can connect the printer to the network by using
HP built-in networking. See the Getting Started Guide for installation instructions, and see
the Readme file for the latest software information.
The following software is available to all users of the printer, whether you connected the
printer directly to a computer by using a USB cable, or to the network through the HP built-in
networking internal print server.
Printer drivers
A printer driver is a software component that provides access to printer features and
provides the means for the computer to communicate with the printer. For help using your
printer driver, see
Gaining access to printer driver settings.
Using Help
The printer driver has Help dialog boxes that can be activated from the Help button in the
printer driver, the F1 key on the computer keyboard, or the question mark symbol (?) in the
upper-right corner of the printer driver. These Help dialog boxes give detailed information
about the specific printer driver. Help for the printer driver is separate from the Help for your
program.
HP Toolbox
You must perform a complete software installation to use the HP Toolbox.
The HP Toolbox provides links to printer status information and help information, such as
this user guide; and tools for diagnosing and solving problems. You can also view
explanations and animations on the control panel. See
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Maintenance for more information.
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Software for Macintosh
The printer includes the following software for Macintosh computers.
Macintosh printer driver
When you install the software for Macintosh, you can directly connect the printer to a
computer by using a USB cable or you can connect the printer to the network by using
HP built-in networking. For help using your printer driver, see
settings. If you are connected via the network, you can configure your printer using the
embedded Web server.
Gaining access to printer driver
Uninstalling the printing software
Uninstall software by using the following directions for your operating system.
Uninstalling software for Windows
The printer comes with an uninstall utility that you can use to select and remove any or all of
the Windows HP printing system components from your computer.
To uninstall software for Windows 98 Second Edition and later
NOTE
To uninstall the software from Windows 2000 or XP, you must log on with administrator
privileges.
1. Close all of the open programs.
For Windows 98 Second Edition and Me
a. Press Ctrl+Alt+Delete. The Close Program dialog box opens.
b. Select a program except Explorer or Systray, and click End Task.
c. Repeat step b until all of the programs except Explorer and Systray are closed.
For Windows 2000 and XP
a. Press Ctrl+Alt+Delete. The Windows Security dialog box opens.
b. Click Task Manager and then click the Applications tab.
c. Select a program, and then click End Task.
d. Repeat step c until all of the programs are closed.
2. On the Start menu, point to Programs, point to HP, point to HP Color LaserJet 2600n,
and click Uninstall HP Color LaserJet 2600n.
3. On the Setup screen, click Next.
4. Click Next, and follow the directions on the screen. If the message The following file is
a shared file but is not used by any other programs. Would you like to delete it?
appears, click Yes to All. The system finishes removing files.
5. If prompted to restart the computer, click OK.
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Uninstalling software for Windows by using Add or Remove Programs
An alternate method for uninstalling the printer software is to use the Add or Remove
Programs method. This method does not require you to have the software CD.
1. Click Start, point to Settings, and click Control Panel.
2. Click Add or Remove Programs.
3. Scroll through the list of software programs and click HP Color LaserJet 2600n printer.
4. Click Remove.
Uninstalling software for Macintosh
To remove the printer from your Macintosh use the following steps:
1. Open Print Center (v10.2) or Print Setup Utility (v10.3).
2. Select the printer name.
3. Select Delete.
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Print-media specifications
This section contains information about specifications for the quality of print media,
guidelines for print media usage, and guidelines for print media storage.
General guidelines
Some print media might meet all of the guidelines in this manual and still not produce
satisfactory results. This problem might be the result of improper handling, unacceptable
temperature and humidity levels, or other variables over which Hewlett-Packard has no
control.
Before purchasing large quantities of print media, always test a sample and make sure that
the print media meets the requirements specified in this user guide and in the HP LaserJet
Printer Family Print Media Guide. For ordering information, see
information.
Accessories and ordering
CAUTION
CAUTION
Using print media that does not meet HP specifications can cause problems for the printer,
requiring repair. This repair is not covered by the Hewlett-Packard warranty or service
agreements.
Use only paper designed for laser printers. Paper for inkjet printers may damage the printer.
This printer accepts a variety of media, such as cut-sheet paper (including up to 100%
recycled-fiber-content paper), envelopes, labels, transparencies, HP LaserJet glossy paper,
HP LaserJet Tough paper, HP LaserJet Photo paper, and custom-size paper. Properties
such as weight, composition, grain, and moisture content are important factors that affect
printer performance and output quality. Print media that does not meet the guidelines
outlined in this manual can cause the following problems:
● Poor print quality
● Increased jams
● Premature wear on the printer, requiring repair
Paper and print media
Category Specifications
Acid content 5.5 pH to 8.0 pH
Caliper 0.094 to 0.18 mm (3.0 to 7.0 mils)
Curl in ream Flat within 5 mm (0.02 in.)
Cut-edge conditions Cut with sharp blades with no visible fray
Fusing compatibility Must not scorch, melt, offset, or release
hazardous emissions when heated to 210°C
(410°F) for 0.1 second
Grain Long Grain
Moisture content 4% to 6% by weight
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Category Specifications
Smoothness 100 to 250 Sheffield
For complete print-media specifications for all HP LaserJet printers, see the HP LaserJet
Printer Family Print Media Guide. To download the guide in PDF format, go to
http://www.hp.com/support/ljpaperguide.
Printing and storage environment
Ideally, the printing and media-storage environment should be at or near room temperature,
and not too dry or too humid. Remember that paper is hygroscopic; it absorbs and loses
moisture rapidly.
Heat works with humidity to damage paper. Heat causes the moisture in paper to evaporate,
while cold causes it to condense on the sheets. Heating systems and air conditioners
remove most of the humidity from a room. As paper is opened and used, it loses moisture,
causing streaks and smudging. Humid weather or water coolers can cause the humidity to
increase in a room. As paper is opened and used it absorbs any excess moisture, causing
light print and dropouts. Also, as paper loses and gains moisture it can distort. This issue
can cause jams.
As a result, paper storage and handling are as important as the paper-making process itself.
Paper storage environmental conditions directly affect the feed operation and print quality.
Care should be taken not to purchase more paper than can be easily used in a short time
(about three months). Paper stored for long periods can experience heat and moisture
extremes, which can cause damage. Planning is important to prevent damage to a large
supply of paper.
Unopened paper in sealed reams can remain stable for several months before use. Opened
packages of paper have more potential for environmental damage, especially if they are not
wrapped with a moisture-proof barrier.
The media-storage environment should be properly maintained to ensure optimum printer
performance. The required condition is 20° to 24°C (68° to 75°F), with a relative humidity of
45% to 55%. The following guidelines should be helpful when evaluating the paper's storage
environment:
● Print media should be stored at or near room temperature.
● The air should not be too dry or too humid (to moderate the hygroscopic properties of
paper).
● The best way to store an opened ream of paper is to rewrap it tightly in its moisture-
proof wrapping. If the printer environment is subject to extremes, unwrap only the
amount of paper to be used during the day's operation to prevent unwanted moisture
changes.
● Avoid storing paper and print media near heating and air conditioning vents or near
windows and doors that are frequently open.
Envelopes
Envelopes can be printed from Tray 1 or Tray 2. Select the type of envelope that you are
using from the Print dialog box or the printer driver.
In your program, set the margins for the envelope. The following table gives typical address
margins for a commercial #10 or DL envelope.
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Type of address Top margin Left margin
Return address 15 mm (0.6 inch) 15 mm (0.6 inch)
Delivery address 51 mm (2 inches) 89 mm (3.5 inches)
● For the best print quality, position margins no closer than 15 mm (0.6 inch) from the
edges of the envelope.
● Avoid printing over the area where the envelope seams meet.
Envelope storage
Proper storage of envelopes helps contribute to print quality. Envelopes should be stored
flat. If air is trapped in an envelope and creates an air bubble, then the envelope might
wrinkle during printing.
For more information, see
Printing on envelopes.
Envelope construction
Envelope construction is critical. Envelope fold lines can vary considerably, not only between
manufacturers, but also within a box from the same manufacturer. Successful printing on
envelopes depends upon the quality of the envelopes. When selecting envelopes, consider
the following components:
●
Weight: The weight of the envelope paper should not exceed 90 g/m
2
(24 lb) or jamming
might occur.
● Construction: Before printing, envelopes should lie flat with less than 6 mm (0.25 inch)
curl, and should not contain air.
● Condition: Envelopes should not be wrinkled, nicked, or otherwise damaged.
● Temperature: Use envelopes that are compatible with the heat and pressure of the
printer. This printer's fusing temperature is 210°C (410°F).
● Size: Use only envelopes that are within the following size ranges.
Tray Minimum Maximum
Tray 1 or Tray 2 76 x 127 mm (3 x 5 inches) 216 x 356 mm (8.5 x 14 inches)
Envelopes with double side-seams
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Double side-seam construction has vertical seams at both ends of the envelope rather than
diagonal seams. This style might be more likely to wrinkle. Be sure the seam extends all the
way to the corner of the envelope as illustrated below.
1
2
1 Acceptable
2 Unacceptable
Envelopes with adhesive strips or flaps
Envelopes with a peel-off adhesive strip or with more than one flap that folds over to seal
must use adhesives that are compatible with the heat and pressure in the printer. The extra
flaps and strips might cause wrinkling, creasing, or even jams and might damage the fuser.
CAUTION
Labels
Select the type of label that you are using from the Print dialog box or the printer driver.
To avoid damaging the printer, use only labels that are recommended for laser printers. To
prevent serious jams, always use Tray 1 or Tray 2 to print on labels. Never print on the same
sheet of labels more than once or print on a partial sheet of labels.
When selecting labels, consider the quality of each component:
● Adhesives: The adhesive material should be stable at 210°C (410°F), which is the
printer fusing temperature.
● Arrangement: Only use labels with no exposed backing between them. Labels can peel
off sheets with spaces between the labels, causing serious jams.
● Curl: Before printing, labels must lie flat with no more than 13 mm (0.5 inch) of curl in
any direction.
● Condition: Do not use labels that have wrinkles, bubbles, or other indications of
separation.
For more information, see
Printing on labels.
Transparencies
Use only Tray 1 or Tray 2 to print on transparencies. Select Transparencies from the Print
dialog box or the printer driver.
The printer supports printing on color transparencies. Use only transparencies that are
recommended for use in laser printers.
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Transparencies that are used in the printer must be able to withstand 210°C (410°F), which
is the printer fusing temperature.
CAUTION
To avoid damage to the printer, use only transparencies that are recommended for use in
laser printers. See
Accessories and ordering information.
For more information, see
Supported media weights and sizes
This section contains information about the sizes, weights, and capacities of paper and other
print media that each tray supports.
Tray 1 and Tray 2 specifications
Tray 1 and Tray 2
Dimensions
Paper Minimum: 76 x 127 mm
(3 x 5 inches)
Maximum: 216 x 356 mm
(8.5 x 14 inches)
HP LaserJet glossy paper
and HP LaserJet photo
paper
Same as the preceding
listed minimum and
maximum sizes.
1
Transparencies.
Weight
60 to 163 g/m2 (16 to 43 lb)
Up to 176 g/m
postcards
75 to 163 g/m2 (20 to 32 lb)
2
(47 lb) for
Capacity
2
Single sheet of 75 g/m2 (20 lb)
paper for Tray 1
Up to 250 sheets for Tray 2
Single sheet of HP LaserJet
glossy paper or HP LaserJet
photo paper for Tray 1
Up to 25 mm (0.99 inch)stack
height for Tray 2
HP Premium Cover paper
4
200 g/m2 (75 lb) cover
Single sheet of HP Cover
paper for Tray 1
Up to 25 mm (0.99 inch)stack
height for Tray 2
Transparencies and
opaque film
Thickness: 0.10 to 0.13 mm
(3.9 to 5.1 mils)
Single sheet of transparency
or opaque film for Tray 1
Up to 50 sheets for Tray 2
Labels
3
Thickness: up to 0.23 mm
(up to 9 mils)
Single sheet of labels for Tray 1
Up to 25 mm (0.99 inch)stack
height for Tray 2
Envelopes
Up to 90 g/m2 (16 to 24 lb)
Single envelope for Tray 1
Up to ten envelopes for Tray 2
1
The printer supports a wide range of standard and custom sizes of print media. Check the printer driver for
supported sizes.
2
Capacity can vary depending on media weight and thickness, and environmental conditions.
3
Smoothness: 100 to 250 (Sheffield).
4
Hewlett-Packard does not guarantee results when printing with other types of heavy paper.
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Optional Tray 3 specifications
Optional Tray 3 (250-sheet
Dimensions
1
Weight
Capacity
2
tray)
Plain paper Minimum: 76 x 127 mm
60 to 163 g/m
2
Up to 250 sheets
(3 x 5 inches)
Maximum: 216 x 356 mm
(8.5 x 14 inches)
1
The printer supports a wide range of standard and custom sizes of print media. Check the printer driver for
supported sizes.
2
Capacity can vary depending on the media weight and thickness, and environmental conditions.
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Control panel
This section provides information about the control panel features.
Control panel features
The printer contains the following lights and buttons on the control panel:
1 Color print cartridge indicators
2 Attention light (amber)
3 Ready light (green)
4
C
ANCEL JOB
5 Message area
6
R
IGHT ARROW
7
S
ELECT
8
L
EFT ARROW
button
button
button
button
1
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Display
The printer’s display gives you information about the printer, job status, and levels of supplies.
1 Message area
2 Supplies gauges
3 Print cartridge colors are indicated from left to right: black, yellow, cyan, and magenta
Understanding Supplies Status
The supplies gauges show the consumption levels of print cartridges (black, yellow, cyan,
and magenta).
Black, Yellow, Cyan, and Magenta Supplies Status gauges
A ? appears instead of the consumption level when the level is not known. This can occur in
the following circumstances:
CAUTION
● Missing cartridges
● Incorrectly placed cartridges
● Cartridges with an error
● Some non-HP cartridges
The supplies gauge appears whenever the printer shows the Ready state with no warnings.
It will also appear when the printer shows a warning or error message concerning a print
cartridge or multiple supplies. If a supply is empty, the gauge will flash.
Understanding Printer Status
The printer has four buttons and two lights to indicate and control the printer status.
Cancel Job button
●
When the Ready light is blinking, pressing
● When a Supplies Status gauge is blinking and the Attention light is on (indicating that a
non-HP supply has been installed), pressing
You might not receive any indication when a non-HP supply is empty. If you continue
printing after the supply is empty, damage to the printer can occur. See
limited warranty statement.
(C
ANCEL JOB
(S
ELECT
) cancels the current job.
) allows you to continue printing.
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Attention light
Generally, the Attention light blinks when the printer is out of paper, when a jam has
occurred, or when other problems that need attention occur.
The Attention light is on and one of the Supplies Status gauges is blinking the first time a
non-HP supply is installed.
Ready light
The Ready light is on when the printer is ready to print (experiencing no errors that prevent
printing) and blinks when it is receiving data to be printed.
Ready light and Select button
●
When the Ready light is on and the Attention light is blinking, pressing
(S
ELECT
)
continues the print job after you load print media for a manual feed, or clears some errors.
● When the Ready light is blinking, the front door has been opened and then closed. Press
(S
ELECT
) to return the printer to the Ready state. If you do not press (S
ELECT
), the
printer returns to the Ready state on its own.
Left and Right arrow buttons
Use the (L
panel menus.
A Demo page can be printed by pressing the
simultaneously.
EFT ARROW
) and (R
IGHT ARROW
) buttons to navigate through the printer control
(L
EFT ARROW
) and (R
IGHT ARROW
) buttons
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Networking
This section provides information about using your printer on a network.
●
To configure a network port-connected device configuration (direct mode or peer-to-peer
printing)
●
Supported network protocols
●
TCP/IP configuration
●
Using BOOTP/TFTP
●
Using DHCP
●
To discontinue DHCP configuration
●
Using the printer control panel
●
Using the embedded Web server
NOTE
Configuring TCP/IP settings are complicated and should only be performed by experienced
network administrators. BOOTP will require a (PC, Unix, Linux, and so on.) server to
configure specific TCP/IP settings for the product. DHCP will also require a server, but the
TCP/IP settings will not be fixed for the device. Finally, the manual method to configure
specific TCP/IP settings can be done from the control panel.
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To configure a network port-connected device configuration (direct mode or peer-to-peer printing)
In this configuration, the device is connected directly to the network, and all computers on
the network print directly to the device.
NOTE
NOTE
This mode is the recommended network configuration for the device.
1. Connect the device directly to the network by inserting a network cable into the device
network port.
2. Turn on the printer. Allow 1-2 minutes for the printer to acquire an IP address.
3. At the device, use the control panel to print a Configuration page. See
4. Insert the device CD-ROM into your computer. The software installer will automatically
run. If the software installer does not start, navigate to the setup.exe file on the CD-ROM
and double-click the file.
5. On the Welcome screen, click Next.
6. On the License Agreement screen, read the license agreement, indicate that you
accept the terms, and then click Next.
7. Select connected via the Network and then click Next.
8. To identify the printer, select search from a list of detected printers, select and
highlight the printer/IP address that matches the IP address on the printed Configuration
page, and then click Next.
9. On the Ready to Install screen, click Next to begin installation.
If you want to change your settings, instead of clicking Next, click Back to return to previous
screens, and then change the settings.
Configuration page.
10. Allow the installation process to complete and then restart the computer to complete.
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Supported network protocols
The HP Color LaserJet 2600n printer supports the TCP/IP network protocol. It is the most
widely used and accepted networking protocol. Many networking services utilize this
protocol. The following table lists the networking services/protocols that are supported on the
HP Color LaserJet 2600n printer.
The following operating systems support network printing:
● Windows 2000
● Windows XP
● Macintosh OS X v10.2 and later
Printing
Service name Description
port9100 (Direct Mode) Printing service
Network device discovery
Service name Description
SLP (Service Location Protocol) Device Discovery Protocol, used to help find and
configure network devices. Used primarily by
Microsoft based applications.
mDNS (multicast Domain Name Service commonly referred to as Rendezvous)
Device Discovery Protocol, used to help find and
configure network devices. Used primarily by
Apple Macintosh based Applications.
Messaging and management
Service name Description
HTTP (Hyper Text Transfer Protocol) Allows web browsers to communicate with
embedded Web server.
EWS (embedded Web server) Allows a user to manage the device through a
web browser.
SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) Used by network applications for device
management. SNMP v1/v2 and standard MIB-II
(Management Information Base) objects are
supported.
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IP Addressing
Service name Description
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) For Automatic IP address assignment. DHCP
server provides device with IP address.
Generally requires no user intervention for
printer to obtain IP address from a DHCP server.
BOOTP (Bootstrap Protocol) For Automatic IP address assignment. BOOTP
server provides device with IP address. Requires
administrator to input devices MAC hardware
address on BOOTP server in order for printer to
obtain an IP address from that server.
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TCP/IP configuration
To operate properly on a TCP/IP network, the printer must be configured with valid TCP/IP
network configuration parameters, such as an IP address that is valid for your network.
Server-based, AutoIP, and manual TCP/IP configuration
When in a factory-default state and powered on, the printer will first try to obtain its TCP/IP
configuration using a server-based method, such as BOOTP or DHCP. If the server-based
method fails, the printer will then be configured using the AutoIP protocol. The printer may
also be configured manually. Manual-based tools include a Web browser, the printer control
panel, the HP Toolbox utility, or SNMP-based management software (such as HP Web
Jetadmin). TCP/IP configuration values assigned manually will be retained when the printer
is powered off/on. The printer can also be reconfigured to use either server-based only
(BOOTP and/or DHCP), or AutoIP only, or manual configuration of TCP/IP settings at any
time.
Server-based TCP/IP configuration
In its factory-default state, the printer will first try DHCP, if this fails it will then try BOOTP, if
this fails, it will then obtain an IP address via AutoIP. In addition, a default IP address will not
be assigned if a network cable is not attached to the printer.
Default IP address configuration
A default IP address will be assigned via the AutoIP protocol if the server based methods
fail. When DHCP or BOOTP fails to obtain an IP address, the printer uses a link-local
addressing technique to assign a unique IP address. Link-local addressing may be
referenced as AutoIP. The IP address assigned will be in the range of 169.254.1.0 to
169.254.254.255 (commonly referenced as 169.254/16), and should be valid. However, it
can be further modified for your network using supported TCP/IP configuration tools if
necessary. With link-local addresses, subnetting is not used. The subnet mask will be
255.255.0.0, and cannot be changed. Link-local addresses will not route off the local link,
and access to or from the Internet will not be available. The default gateway address will be
the same as the link-local address. If a duplicate address is sensed, the printer will
automatically reassign its address, if necessary, in accordance with standard link-local
addressing methods. The IP address configured on your printer may be determined by
inspecting the network configuration page for the printer. Since it may take some time for the
server-based protocols to time out, the AutoIP process can be sped up by disabling the
BOOTP and DHCP services on the printer. This can be done via a Web browser.
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TCP/IP configuration tools
Depending on your printer and operating system, the printer can be configured with valid
TCP/IP parameters for your network in the following ways:
● Using Software—You can use your printer installation software on HP Toolbox.
● BOOTP—You can download the data from a network-based server using BOOTP
(Bootstrap Protocol) each time the printer is turned on. The BOOTP daemon, bootpd,
must be running on a BOOTP server that is accessible by the printer.
● DHCP—You can use Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). This protocol is
supported in HP-UX, Solaris, Red Hat Linux, SuSE Linux, Windows NT/2000/XP,
NetWare and Mac systems. (Refer to your network operating system manuals to verify
that your server operating system supports DHCP.)
NOTE
Linux and UNIX systems: For more information, see the bootpd man page. On HP-UX
systems, a sample DHCP configuration file (dhcptab) may be located in the /etc directory.
Since HP-UX presently does not provide Dynamic Domain Name Services (DDNS) for its
DHCP implementations, HP recommends that you set all printer lease durations to infinite.
This ensures that printer IP addresses remain static until such time as Dynamic Domain
Name Services are provided.
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Using BOOTP/TFTP
BOOTP (Bootstrap Protocol) provides a convenient way to automatically configure the
printer for TCP/IP network operation. When powered on, printer sends a BOOTP request
message onto the network. A properly configured BOOTP server on the network will respond
with a message that contains basic network configuration data for printer. The BOOTP
server’s response may also identify a file that contains extended configuration data for the
print server. The TFTP protocol (which is not a supported feature for this printer) is required
to download this. Thus, the TFTP configuration file that may be located on the BOOTP
server, or a separate TFTP server will be ignored. BOOTP servers are typically UNIX or
Linux systems. Windows NT/2000/XP and NetWare servers can respond to BOOTP
requests. Windows NT/2000/XP servers are configured through Microsoft DHCP services.
For setup of NetWare BOOTP servers, refer to your NetWare documentation.
NOTE
NOTE
If the printer and the BOOTP/DHCP server are located on different subnets, IP configuration
may fail unless the routing device supports “BOOTP Relay” (allows the transfer of BOOTP
requests between subnets).
Why Use BOOTP?
Using BOOTP to download configuration data has the following benefits:
● Enhanced configuration control of the printer. Configuration by other methods, such as a
printer control panel, are limited to select parameters.
● Ease of configuration management. Network configuration parameters for the entire
network can be in one location.
● Ease of printer configuration. Complete network configuration can be automatically
downloaded each time the print server is powered on.
BOOTP operation is similar to DHCP, but the resulting IP parameters will be the same when
powered off/on. In DHCP, IP configuration parameters are leased and may change over
time. When in its factory-default state and powered on, the printer will attempt to
automatically configure itself using several dynamic methods, one of which is BOOTP.
BOOTP on UNIX
This section describes how to configure the print server using BOOTP (Bootstrap Protocol)
services on UNIX servers. BOOTP is used to download network configuration data from a
server to the printer over the network.
Systems That Use Network Information Service (NIS)
If your system uses NIS, you may need to rebuild the NIS map with the BOOTP service
before performing the BOOTP configuration steps. Refer to your system documentation.
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Configuring the BOOTP Server
For the printer to obtain its configuration data over the network, the BOOTP server must be
set up with the appropriate configuration files. BOOTP is used by the print server to obtain
entries in the /etc/bootptab file on a BOOTP server. When the printer is powered on, it
broadcasts a BOOTP request that contains its MAC (hardware) address. A BOOTP server
daemon searches the /etc/bootptab file for a matching MAC address, and if successful,
sends the corresponding configuration data to the printer as a BOOTP reply. The
configuration data in the /etc/bootptab file must be properly entered. The BOOTP reply may
contain the name of a configuration file containing optional enhanced configuration
parameters. Again, this file will be ignored by the printer.
NOTE
NOTE
HP recommends that the BOOTP server be located on the same subnet as the printers it
serves.
BOOTP broadcast packets may not be forwarded by routers unless the routers are properly
configured.
Bootptab File Entries
An example of a /etc/bootptab file entry for a networked printer is shown below. Note that the
configuration data contains tags to identify the various printer parameters and their settings.
Entries and tags supported are listed in the
table.
picasso:\
:hn:\
:ht=ether:\
:vm=rfc1048:\
:ha=0001E6123456:\
:ip=192.168.40.39:\
:sm=255.255.255.0:\
:gw=192.168.40.1:\
Tags Supported in a BOOTP/DHCP Boot file
:lg=192.168.40.3:\
:T144=“hpnp/picasso.cfg”:
Tags Supported in a BOOTP/DHCP Boot file
Option Description
Nodename The name of the peripheral. This name identifies
an entry point to a list of parameters for a
specific peripheral. Nodename must be the first
field in an entry. (In the example above,
nodename is “picasso”.)
ht The hardware type tag. For the printer, set this to
ether for Ethernet. This tag must precede the ha
tag.
vm The BOOTP report format tag (required). Set this
parameter to rfc1048.
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Tags Supported in a BOOTP/DHCP Boot file (continued)
Option Description
ha The hardware address tag. The hardware (MAC)
address is the link-level, or station address of the
printer. It can be found on the printer network
configuration page as the HARDWARE
ADDRESS.
ip The IP address tag (required). This address will
be the printer's IP address.
sm The subnet mask tag. The subnet mask will be
used by the printer to identify the portions of an
IP address that specify the network/subnetwork
number and the host address.
gw The gateway IP address tag. This address
identifies the IP address of the default gateway
(router) that the printer will use for
communications with other subnets.
ds DNS (Domain Name System) server’s IP
address tag. Only a single name server can be
specified.
lg The syslog server’s IP address tag. It specifies
the server that the printer sends syslog
messages to.
NOTE
hn The host name tag. This tag does not take a
value but causes the BOOTP daemon to
download the host name to the printer. The host
name will be printed on the printer network
configuration page, or returned an SNMP
sysName request by a network application.
dn Domain name tag. Specifies the domain name
for the printer (for example, support.hp.com). It
does not include the host name; it is not the Fully
Qualified Domain Name (such as
printer1.support.hp.com).
tr DHCP T1 timeout, specifying the DHCP lease
renewal time (seconds).
tv DHCP T2 timeout, specifying the DHCP lease
rebind time (seconds).
A colon (:) indicates the end of a field, and a backslash (\) indicates that the entry is
continued on the next line. Spaces are not allowed between the characters on a line.
Names, such as host names, must begin with a letter and can contain only letters, numbers,
periods (for domain names only), or hyphens. The underline character (_) is not allowed.
Refer to your system documentation or online help for more information.
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Using DHCP
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP, RFC 2131/2132) is one of several auto
configuration mechanisms that the printer uses. If you have a DHCP server on your network,
the printer automatically obtains its IP address from that server and registers its name with
any RFC 1001 and 1002-compliant dynamic name services as long as a WINS (Windows
Internet Naming Service) server IP address has been specified.
NOTE
NOTE
DHCP services must be available on the server. Refer to your system documentation or
online help to install or enable DHCP services.
If the printer and BOOTP/DHCP server are located on different subnets, IP configuration
may fail unless the routing device allows the transfer of DHCP requests between subnets.
UNIX Systems
For more information on setting up DHCP on UNIX systems, see the bootpd man page. On
HP-UX systems, a sample DHCP configuration file (dhcptab) may be located in the /etc
directory. Since HP-UX presently does not provide Dynamic Domain Name Services (DDNS)
for its DHCP implementations, HP recommends that you set all print server lease durations
to infinite. This ensures that print server IP addresses remain static until Dynamic Domain
Name Services are provided.
Windows Systems
The printer supports IP configuration from a Windows NT/2000/XP DHCP server. This
section describes how to set up a pool, or “scope,” of IP addresses that the Windows server
can assign or lease to any requester. When configured for BOOTP or DHCP operation and
powered on, the printer automatically sends a BOOTP or DHCP request for its IP
configuration. If properly set up, a Windows DHCP server will respond with the print server’s
IP configuration data.
NOTE
NOTE
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This information is provided as an overview. For specific information or for additional
support, see the information supplied with your DHCP server software.
To avoid problems resulting from IP addresses that change, HP recommends that all printers
be assigned IP addresses with infinite leases or reserved IP addresses.
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Windows NT 4.0 Server
To set up a DHCP scope on a Windows NT 4.0 server, perform the following steps:
1. At the Windows NT server, open the Program Manager window and double-click the
Network Administrator icon.
2. Double-click the DHCP Manager icon to open this window.
3. Select Server and select Server Add.
4. Type the server IP address, then click OK to return to the DHCP Manager window.
5. In the list of DHCP servers, click on the server you have just added, then select Scope
and select Create.
6. Select Set up the IP Address Pool. In the IP Address Pool section, set up the IP
address range by typing the beginning IP address in the Start Address box and the
ending IP address in the End Address box. Also type the subnet mask for the subnet to
which the IP address pool applies. The starting and ending IP addresses define the end
points of the address pool assigned to this scope.
NOTE
If desired, you can exclude ranges of IP addresses within a scope.
7. In the Lease Duration section, select Unlimited, then select OK. HP recommends that
all printers be assigned infinite leases to avoid problems resulting from IP addresses that
change. Be aware, however, that selecting an unlimited lease duration for the scope
causes all clients in that scope to have infinite leases. If you want clients on your
network to have finite leases, you can set the duration to a finite time, but you should
configure all printers as reserved clients for the scope.
8. Skip this step if you have assigned unlimited leases in the previous step. Otherwise,
select Scope and select Add Reservations to set up your printers as reserved clients.
For each printer, perform the following steps in the Add Reserved Clients window to set
up a reservation for that printer:
a. Type the selected IP address.
b. Obtain the MAC address or hardware address from the configuration page, and type
this address in the Unique Identifier box.
c. Type the client name (any name is acceptable).
d. Select Add to add the reserved client. To delete a reservation, in the DHCP
Manager window, select Scope and select Active Leases. In the Active Leases
window, click on the reservation you want to delete and select Delete.
9. Select Close to return to the DHCP Manager window.
10. Skip this step if you are not planning to use WINS (Windows Internet Naming Service).
Otherwise perform the following steps when configuring your DHCP server:
a. From the DHCP Manager window, select DHCP Options and select one of the
following:
● Scope—if you want Name Services only for the selected scope.
● Global—if you want Name Services for all scopes.
b. Add the server to the Active Options list. From the DHCP Options window, select
WINS/NBNS Servers (044) from the Unused Options list. Select Add, then select
OK. A warning may appear requesting that you set the node type. You do this in
step 10d.
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c. You must now provide the IP address of the WINS server by doing the following:
● Select Value, then Edit Array.
● From the IP Address Array Editor, select Remove to delete any undesired
addresses previously set. Then type in the IP address of the WINS server and
select Add.
● Once the address appears in the list of IP addresses, select OK. This returns
you to the DHCP Options window. If the address you have just added appears
in the list of IP addresses (near the bottom of the window) go to step 10d.
Otherwise, repeat step 10c.
d. In the DHCP Options window, select WINS/NBT Node Type (046) from the Unused
Options list. Select Add to add the node type to the Active Options list. In the Byte
box, type 0x4 to indicate a mixed node, and select OK.
11. Click Close to exit to Program Manager.
Windows 2000 Server
To set up a DHCP scope on a Windows 2000 server, perform the following steps:
1. Run the Windows 2000 DHCP manager utility. Click Start, then select Settings and
Control Panel. Open the Administrative Tools folder and run the DHCP utility.
2. In the DHCP window, locate and select your Windows 2000 server in the DHCP tree. If
your server is not listed in the tree, select DHCP and click the Action menu to add the
server.
NOTE
3. After selecting your server in the DHCP tree, click the Action menu and select New
Scope. This runs the Add New Scope Wizard.
4. In the Add New Scope Wizard, click Next.
5. Enter a Name and Description for this scope, then click Next.
6. Enter the range of IP addresses for this scope (beginning IP address and ending IP
address). Also, enter the subnet mask. Then click Next.
If subnetting is used, the subnet mask defines which portion of an IP address specifies the
subnet and which portion specifies the client device.
7. If applicable, enter the range of IP addresses within the scope to be excluded by the
server. Then click Next.
8. Set the IP address lease duration for your DHCP clients. Then click Next. HP
recommends that all printers be assigned reserved IP addresses. This can be
accomplished after you set up the scope (see step 11).
9. To configure DHCP options for this scope later, select No and then click Next. To
configure DHCP options now, select Yes and click Next.
a. If desired, specify the IP address of the router (or default gateway) to be used by
clients. Then click Next.
b. If desired, specify the Domain Name and DNS (Domain Name System) servers for
clients. Click Next.
c. Select Yes to activate the DHCP options now, and click Next.
10. You have successfully set up the DHCP scope on this server. Click Finish to close the
wizard.
11. Configure your printer with a reserved IP address within the DHCP scope:
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a. In the DHCP tree, open the folder for your scope and select Reservations.
b. Click the Action menu and select New Reservation.
c. Enter the appropriate information in each field, including the reserved IP address for
your printer.
NOTE
NOTE
The MAC address for your printer is available on the printer's network configuration page.
d. Under Supported types, select DHCP only, then click Add.
Selecting Both or BOOTP only will result in a configuration through BOOTP due to the
sequence in which the printer initiates configuration protocol requests.
e. Specify another reserved client, or click Close. The reserved clients added will be
displayed in the Reservations folder for this scope.
12. Close the DHCP manager utility.
NetWare systems
NetWare 5.x servers provide DHCP configuration services for network clients, including your
HP printer. To set up DHCP services on a NetWare server, refer to Novell documentation
and support.
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To discontinue DHCP configuration
CAUTION
Changes to an IP address on your printer may require updates to printer or system printing
configurations for clients or servers. If you do not want your printer configured through
DHCP, you must reconfigure the printer with a different configuration method. You can
manually modify the TCP/IP parameters through a supported Web browser using the
printer's embedded Web server, the printer's control panel, or HP Toolbox. If you change to
BOOTP configuration, the DHCP-configured parameters are released and the TCP/IP
protocol is initialized. If you change to Manual configuration, the DHCP-configured IP
address is released and the user-specified IP parameters are used. Therefore, if you
manually provide the IP address, you should also manually set all of the configuration
parameters, such as subnet mask and default gateway.
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Using the printer control panel
The HP Color LaserJet 2600n printer allows you to set up an IP address automatically using
BOOTP or DHCP. For more information, see
Default IP address configuration.
To configure the IP address manually from the printer control panel, see
IP address for my printer.
Configure a static
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Using the embedded Web server
You can use the embedded Web server to view or change your IP configuration settings. To
do this, open the embedded Web server and click on the Networking tab. See
embedded Web server.
From the Networking tab, you can change the following configurations:
● Host Name
● Manual IP Address
● Manual Subnet Mask
● Manual Default Gateway
● Manual WINS Server
Using the
NOTE
Changing the network configuration may require you to change the browser URL before you
can communicate with the printer again. The printer will be unavailable for a few seconds
while the network resets.
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Printing tasks
This section provides information about common printing tasks.
●
Loading trays
●
Printing on special media
●
Controlling print jobs
●
Printing on both sides
●
Canceling a print job
For information about managing the printer and its settings by using the HP Toolbox, see
Maintenance.
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Loading trays
Use special print media, such as envelopes, labels, HP LaserJet glossy paper, HP LaserJet
Photo paper, and transparencies in Tray 1 and Tray 2.
Loading Tray 1
Tray 1 (the single sheet priority feed slot) prints single sheets of print media or a single
envelope. Use Tray 1 when feeding one sheet of paper, envelope, postcard, label,
HP LaserJet glossy paper, HP LaserJet Photo paper, or transparency. You can also use
Tray 1 to print the first page on different media than the rest of the document.
For information about loading special print media such as envelopes, labels, and
transparencies, see
To load Tray 1
1. Media guides ensure that the media is correctly fed into the printer and that the print is
Printing on special media.
not skewed (crooked on the media). Slide the media-width guides slightly wider than the
print media.
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2. Feed print media into Tray 1 with the side to be printed down, and the top, short edge in
first. Make sure that the media is inserted far enough into the printer for the paper feed
mechanism to grab the media.
NOTE
CAUTION
CAUTION
NOTE
If you are printing on both sides, see Printing on both sides for loading instructions.
Loading Tray 2 or optional Tray 3
Tray 2 and optional Tray 3 are accessed from the front of the printer and hold up to 250
sheets of paper. Tray 2 also supports other media such as envelopes, postcards,
transparencies, HP LaserJet glossy paper, and HP LaserJet Photo paper.
Do not fan paper before loading it into trays. Avoid overloading trays.
Avoid reusing paper that has been stapled. Staples left in reused paper will cause printer
damage that will require repairs that may not be covered under the warranty.
To load Tray 2 or optional Tray 3
Instructions are the same for loading media in Tray 2 and optional Tray 3.
1. Pull Tray 2 or optional Tray 3 out of the printer and remove any paper.
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2. Move the rear guides to match the size of paper that you are loading. Tray 2 and
optional Tray 3 accept several standard paper sizes.
3. If printing paper longer than Letter/A4, extend the rear of the tray until it matches the
size you are loading.
NOTE
4. Slide the media-width guides slightly wider than the print media.
5. Load the paper. If this is special paper such as letterhead, load it with the side to be
printed on facing up and the top edge toward the front of the tray.
If you print using the Print on Both Sides (manually) feature, see Printing on both sides for
loading instructions.
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6. Make sure that the stack of paper is flat in the tray at all four corners, and keep it below
the height tabs on the media-length guide in the rear of the tray.
7. Slide the tray into the printer. The back of the tray will protrude from the back of the
printer.
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Printing on special media
If printing on a special type of media, printing speeds might be automatically reduced to
improve the output quality for that specific media.
Use these guidelines when printing on special types of media.
Printing on envelopes
Use only envelopes that are recommended for laser printers. See Print-media specifications
for more information.
● Load a single envelope into Tray 1 or up to ten envelopes in Tray 2.
● Do not load more than ten envelopes into Tray 2.
●
The weight of the envelope paper should not exceed 90 g/m
● Make sure that envelopes are not damaged and are not stuck together.
● Never use envelopes that have clasps, snaps, windows, coated linings, self-stick
adhesives, or other synthetic materials.
● If you are using a non-standard size of envelope, select the appropriate envelope as the
Type. For more information, see
2
(24 lb).
Printing on custom-sized print media or cardstock.
CAUTION
Failure to follow the guidelines above can result in jams.
For more information, see
Print-media specifications.
To print on envelopes from Tray 1
1. Adjust the side-width guides.
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2. Insert an envelope into Tray 1, with the short edge leading into the printer and the flap
on the right side facing up. Make sure that the envelope is inserted far enough into the
printer for the paper feed mechanism to grab the envelope.
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3. Place the stack of envelopes into the tray with the flaps on the right side, the side to be
printed facing up, and with the short edge leading into the printer.
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CAUTION
To avoid damaging the printer, use only labels that are recommended for laser printers.
Never print on the same sheet of labels more than once or print on a partial sheet of labels.
● Avoid labels that are separating from the backing sheet or are wrinkled or damaged in
any way.
● Feed or place labels in the trays with the top, short edge in first and the side to be
printed on facing down for Tray 1 and the side to be printed on facing up for Tray 2. For
Tray 1, make sure that the media is inserted far enough into the printer for the paper
feed mechanism to grab the media.
● Select Labels as the Type (Windows) or the Paper (Macintosh) from the Print dialog
box or the printer driver.
● If a sheet of labels jams in the printer, see
Clearing jams.
Transparencies
When printing on transparencies, use the following guidelines:
CAUTION
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To avoid damaging the printer, use only transparencies that are recommended for laser
printers.
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CAUTION
Transparent print media that is not designed for LaserJet printing will melt in the printer, and
will damage the printer.
● Feed or place transparencies in the trays with the top, short edge in first and the side to
be printed on facing down for Tray 1 and the side to be printed on facing up for Tray 2.
For Tray 1, make sure that the media is inserted far enough into the printer for the paper
feed mechanism to grab the media.
● Select Transparencies as the Type (Windows) or the Paper (Macintosh) in the Print
dialog box or the printer driver.
● Place transparencies on a flat surface after removing them from the printer.
Printing on HP LaserJet glossy paper and HP LaserJet photo paper
This printer supports printing on HP LaserJet glossy paper and HP LaserJet photo paper.
Follow these guidelines when printing on HP LaserJet glossy paper. See
specifications for more information.
● Handle HP LaserJet glossy paper and HP LaserJet photo paper by the edges. Oil from
your fingers that is deposited on HP LaserJet glossy paper and HP LaserJet photo
paper can cause print-quality problems.
● Use HP LaserJet glossy paper and HP LaserJet photo paper only with this printer. HP
products are designed to work together for optimum printing results.
Print-media
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● Feed or place HP LaserJet glossy paper and HP LaserJet photo paper in the trays with
the top, short edge in first and the side to be printed on facing down for Tray 1 and the
side to be printed on facing up for Tray 2.
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Printing on letterhead or preprinted forms
This section shows how to orient letterhead or preprinted forms when you are printing only
on one side.
● Tray 1: Feed paper with the top edge first and the side to be printed face down as shown
in the following figure.
● Tray 2: Orient paper in with the with the side to be printed face up and the top edge
toward the front of the printer as shown in the following figure.
● Avoid using raised or embossed letterhead.
● Avoid using letterhead that is printed with low-temperature inks, such as those used in
some types of thermography.
● The printer uses heat and pressure to fuse toner to the print media. Make sure that any
colored paper or preprinted forms use inks that are compatible with this fusing
temperature (210°C (410°F) for 0.1 second).
Printing on HP LaserJet Tough paper
When printing on HP LaserJet Tough paper, follow these guidelines:
● Handle HP LaserJet Tough paper by the edges. Oil from your fingers that is deposited
on HP LaserJet Tough paper can cause print-quality problems.
● Use HP LaserJet Tough paper only with this printer. HP products are designed to work
together for optimum printing results.
● In either the software program or the printer driver, select Tough Paper as the media
type, or print from a tray that is configured for HP LaserJet Tough paper.
For loading information, see
Printing on letterhead or preprinted forms.
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Printing on custom-sized print media or cardstock
Postcards, 3-x-5-inch (index) cards, and other custom-sized print media can be printed on
from Tray 1 or Tray 2. The minimum size is 76 x 127 mm (3 x 5 inches) and the maximum
size is 216 x 356 mm (8.5 x 14 inches).
● Always insert the short edge first into Tray 1 or Tray 2. To print in landscape mode,
make this selection through your program. Inserting the media long-edge-first might
cause a jam.
● In your program, set margins at least 6.4 mm (0.25 inch) away from the edges of the
print media.
● Select the custom media that you are using as the Type in the printer driver and set the
correct Size.
For instructions on loading media in Tray 1, see
For instructions on loading media in Tray 2 or optional Tray 3, see
Tray 3.
Print-media specifications for more information.
See
To load Tray 1.
To load Tray 2 or optional
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Controlling print jobs
This section provides basic printing instructions. When making changes to printing settings,
follow the hierarchy of how changes are prioritized. (Note that the names of commands and
dialog boxes might vary depending on your software program.)
● Page Setup dialog box. This dialog box opens when you click Page Setup or a similar
command on the File menu in your software program. This dialog box is part of the
program in which you are working. Settings that are changed here override settings that
are changed anywhere else.
● Print dialog box. This dialog box opens when you click Print, Print Setup, or a similar
command on the File menu in your software program. It is also part of the program, but
it has a lower priority than the Page Setup dialog box. Settings that are changed in the
Print dialog box do not override settings that are changed in the Page Setup dialog box.
Settings that are changed here do override settings that are changed in the printer driver.
● Printer driver. The printer driver opens when you click Properties in the Print dialog
box. Settings that are changed here do not override settings that are changed anywhere
else. (For Macintosh, the printer driver settings are integrated into the Print dialog box.)
Printing by tray Source versus by paper Type or paper Size
Three settings affect how the printer driver tries to pull media when you send a print job.
These settings, Source, Type, and Size, appear in your program Page Setup dialog box,
the Print dialog box, or the printer driver. The printer automatically selects a tray if you do
not change these settings. If you do want to change these settings, you can print by Source,
by Type, by Size, or by Type and Size. (For Macintosh OS X, types and sizes are both
available from the Paper pop-up menu.)
● Source. Printing by Source means that you select a specific tray from which you want
the printer to pull paper. The printer tries to print from this tray, no matter what type or
size is loaded in it. However, if you select a tray that is configured from the HP Toolbox
for a type or size and that does not match your print job, the printer does not print
automatically. Instead, it waits for you to load the tray that you selected with the type or
size of print media for your print job. When you load the tray, the printer begins printing.
(If it does not begin, you might need to configure the tray to match the size or type of the
print job.) Or, press
● Type or Size. Printing by Type or Size means that you want the printer to pull paper or
print media from the first tray that is loaded with the type or size that you selected.
Always print by Type for special print media such as labels or transparencies.
● If you want to print by Type or Size and the trays have not been configured for a
certain type or size from the HP Toolbox, load the paper or print media into a tray
and then select the Type or Size from the Page Setup dialog box, the Print dialog
box, or the printer driver.
● If you often print on a certain type or size of media, the printer administrator (for a
network printer) or you (for a directly connected printer) can use the HP Toolbox to
configure a tray for that type or size. (See
Type or Size as you print a job, the printer pulls from the tray that is configured for
that type or size.
(S
ELECT
) to have the printer try to print from another tray.
HP Toolbox.) Then, when you select that
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Features in the printer driver
Some printer drivers and some operating systems do not support all of these printer features.
● Setting a custom paper size
● Printing in grayscale
● Changing the color settings
● Creating and using watermarks
● Printing multiple pages on one sheet of paper (N-up printing)
● Creating and using Quick Sets
● Reducing or enlarging
● Printing on different paper for the first page
● Changing the print quality
● Restoring the default printer-driver settings
For printing using the Print on Both Sides (manually) feature, see
Setting a custom paper size
Use the Custom Paper feature to set up the printer to print to sizes other than standard ones.
● Windows: Try to set this setting from one of these locations, in this order: the Page
Setup dialog box in the program, the Print dialog box in the program, or the Paper tab
in the printer driver.
● Mac: To set a custom paper size, click File, and then click Page Setup. Click the
Settings menu, and select Custom Paper Size. (Mac OS X v10.2 does not support
custom paper-size settings.)
Printing in grayscale
If you have a document that you created in color, it will automatically print in color. Or, you
can set the printer to print a color document in grayscale (black and white) only.
● Windows: Select the Print In Grayscale option on the Color tab of the printer driver.
● Mac: In the Print dialog box, select the Color Options tab, and then select the Print
Color as Gray checkbox.
Changing the color settings
When you are printing in color, the printer driver automatically sets the optimal color settings
for you. However, you can manually make adjustments to how the printer prints in color for
text, graphics, and photographs. See
Printing on special media for more information.
Printing on both sides.
● Windows: On the Color tab of the printer driver, click Settings.
● Mac: In the Print dialog box, click the Color Options tab, and then the Show Advanced
Options button.
Creating and using watermarks
Use the Watermark options to specify that text be placed "underneath" (in the background
of) an existing document. For example, you might want to have large gray letters reading
"draft" or "confidential" placed diagonally across the first page or all pages of a document.
You can change color, position, and wording of the watermark.
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NOTE
If you are using Windows 2000 or XP, you must have Administrator privileges to create
watermarks. You do not need Administrator privileges to add existing watermarks to
documents.
● Windows: Gain access to the Watermark options on the Effects tab in your printer driver.
● Mac: Gain access to the Watermark options on the watermark/overlay pull-down menu
in the Print dialog box. (Note that OS X might not support Watermarks.)
Printing multiple pages on one sheet of paper (N-up printing)
N-up printing is the ability to print multiple pages on one sheet of paper. The pages will
appear decreased in size. You can specify up to nine pages per sheet, and they will be
arranged on the sheet as shown in the following figures if you use the default arrangement.
You can also choose whether a border appears around each page or not.
● Windows: Gain access to Pages per Sheet on the Finishing tab in the printer driver.
● Mac: Gain access to Pages per sheet by selecting the Layout pop-up menu in the
Print dialog box.
2
1
2
1
3
NOTE
1
1
Creating and using Quick Sets
Use Quick Sets to save the current print-driver settings such as the page orientation, N-up
printing, or the paper source for later use. You can save up to a total of 30 sets of settings.
For convenience, Quick Sets can be selected and saved from most printer-driver tabs.
If you are using Windows 2000, you must have Administrator privileges to save Quick Sets.
● Windows: Create Quick Sets from most printer-driver tabs. Later, you can gain access to
Quick Sets on the Finishing tab in the printer driver.
● Mac: This feature is not supported.
Reducing or enlarging
Use the Fit to Page option to scale your document to a percentage of its normal size. You
can also choose to scale your document to fit on any size of paper that the printer supports.
2
3
4
456
789
● Windows: Gain access to Fit to Page settings on the Effects tab in the printer driver.
● Mac: Gain access to Reduce and Enlarge (Scale) settings in the Page Setup dialog box.
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Printing on different paper for the first page
Printing on different paper for the first page is useful if, for example, you are printing a letter
that uses letterhead on the first page and plain sheets for the subsequent pages. The size
for all pages of the print job must be the same in the printer driver.
● Windows: Try to set this setting from one of these locations, in this order: the Page
Setup dialog box in the program, the Print dialog box in the program, or the
Paper/Quality tab in the printer driver.
● Mac: On the Paper Feed pop-up menu in the Print dialog box, select the First Page
from option. Then, select the source for the first page.
Restoring the default printer-driver settings
You can return all settings in the printer driver to their default values. This feature might be
useful if you are experiencing quality issues, or if the print media is not being selected from
the correct tray.
● Windows: Select Defaults in the Quick Sets dialog box on the Finishing tab of the
printer driver.
● Mac: The Standard option contains the default settings and is automatically selected
each time you open a program.
To print from Windows
1. Make sure that print media is loaded in the printer.
2. On the File menu, click Page Setup or a similar command. Make sure that the settings
are correct for this document.
3. From the File menu, click Print, Print Setup, or a similar command. The Print dialog
box opens.
4. Select this printer and change settings as necessary. Do not change any settings, such
as page size or orientation, that you set in the Page Setup dialog box.
5. If this print job is for a standard size and weight of paper, you probably do not need to
change the Source is (tray), Type is, or Size is settings, and you can go to step 7.
Otherwise, go to step 6.
6. If this print job is to be printed on a non-standard size or weight of paper, select how the
printer pulls paper.
● To print by Source (tray), select the tray in the Print dialog box, if possible.
● To print by Source (tray) when this setting is not available in the Print dialog box,
click Properties, and on the Paper tab, select the tray in the Source is field.
● To print by Type or Size, click Properties and, on the Paper tab, select the type or
size in the Type is or Size is field. (For some paper, such as letterhead, you will set
both the Type and Size.) Always print by Type for special print media such as labels
or transparencies.
7. If you have not yet done so, click Properties. The printer driver opens.
8. On the various tabs, set any settings that you want that did not appear in the Page
Setup or Print dialog box. For more information about printer-driver settings, see
Features in the printer driver.
9. Select the Print command to print the job.
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To print from the Macintosh OS
1. Make sure that paper is loaded in the printer.
2. On the File menu, click Page Setup.
3. Make sure that this printer is selected on the Format for pop-up menu.
4. Select the size of paper onto which you are printing.
5. Select the Orientation and Scale, if necessary, and click OK.
6. On the File menu, click Print.
7. Use the following method to select the Source (tray) from which you want to print or
select the Type of media onto which you want to print. Always print by Type for special
print media such as labels or transparencies.
● Mac: On the Paper Feed pop-up menu, select the tray or type of media.
8. Set any other settings that you want, such as watermarks. (For more information, see
Gaining access to printer driver settings.)
9. Select the Print command to print the job.
Gaining access to printer driver settings
This section lists the common printing features that are controlled through the printer driver.
(The printer driver is the software component you use to send print jobs to the printer.) You
can change settings temporarily for the print jobs that you print while the program is still
open. You can also make permanent changes to the default settings, and those new settings
will be in effect now and in the future.
Operating
System
Windows 98
Second Edition
and Me
Windows 2000
and XP (Classic
Start Menu)
Windows XP On the File menu, click Print,
Temporarily change settings
for jobs that are printed now
On the File menu, click Print,
select this printer, and then
click Properties. (The actual
steps can vary; this is the most
common method.)
On the File menu, click Print,
select this printer, and then
click Properties or
Preferences. (The actual
steps can vary; this is the most
common method.)
select this printer, and then
click Properties or
Preferences. (The actual
steps can vary; this is the most
common method.)
Permanently change default
settings
Click Start, point to Settings,
and then click Printers. Rightclick the printer icon, and then
click Properties.
Click Start, point to Settings,
and then click Printers or
Printers and Faxes. Rightclick the printer icon, and then
click Printing Preferences.
Click Start, click Printers and
Faxes, right-click the printer
name or icon, and then click
Printing Preferences.
1
Change configuration settings
(For example, to add an optional
tray or to enable or disable a
driver feature such as "Allow
manual duplexing")
Click Start, point to Settings, and
then click Printers. Right-click the
printer icon, and then click
Properties. Click the Configure tab.
Click Start, point to Settings, and
then click Printers or Printers and
Faxes. Right-click the printer icon,
and then click Properties. Click the
Configure tab.
Click Start and then click Printers
and Faxes. Right-click the printer
icon, and then click Properties.
Click the
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Operating
System
Temporarily change settings
for jobs that are printed now
Permanently change default
settings
1
Change configuration settings
(For example, to add an optional
tray or to enable or disable a
driver feature such as "Allow
manual duplexing")
Macintosh OS X
v10.2 and later
On the File menu, click Print.
Change settings as necessary
on the various pop-up menus.
On the File menu, click Print.
To change settings as
necessary, use the various
pop-up menus, and then on
the Presets pop-up menu,
click Save as and type a name
for the preset. These settings
are saved in the Presets
menu. To use the new
settings, you must select the
saved preset option every time
that you open a program and
print.
1
Access to default printer settings might be restricted and therefore unavailable.
Change configuration settings is
not available for Mac.
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Printing on both sides
To print on both sides of the paper, you have to return to the printer and reinsert the paper
manually after the first side has printed.
CAUTION
NOTE
Do not print on both sides of labels or transparencies. Damage to the printer and jams might
result.
To print on both sides (manually)
1. Insert enough paper into Tray 2 or optional Tray 3 to accommodate the print job.
In Windows, Print on both sides (manually) must be enabled to complete these
instructions. To enable duplexing, in the printer driver, select Properties, and then click on
the Configure tab. Under Paper handling, select Allow Manual Duplexing, and then click
OK to save.
2. Use one of the following procedures to configure the printer to Print on both sides
(manually).
● Windows: In the printer driver, select the Finishing tab, select the Print on both
sides (manually) option, and then send the job to print.
● Mac: In the Mac Print window, in the Copies & Pages selection drop-down list,
select Manual Duplex. On the next menu, select Print on both sides (manually)
and then send the job to the printer.
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3. After the job is finished printing, remove any blank paper from Tray 2 or optional Tray 3.
Lift the printed stack from the output bin and insert the printed stack without rotating or
turning the stack over into the printer tray that was used for the first part of the job.
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Canceling a print job
A print job can be canceled from a program, from a print queue, or from the (C
ANCEL JOB
button on the printer.
● If the printer has not started printing, first try to cancel the job within the program that
sent the print job.
● If the print job is waiting in a print queue or print spooler such as the Printers folder in
Windows (Printers or faxes in Windows 2000 or Windows XP) or Print Center Queue
in Mac, try to delete the job from there next.
●
If the print job is already printing, press
(C
ANCEL JOB
) on the printer. The printer
finishes printing any pages that are already moving through the printer and deletes the
remainder of the print job.
●
Pressing
print job is in printer memory, you must press
(C
ANCEL JOB
) cancels only the current job in the printer. If more than one
(C
ANCEL JOB
) once for each job after the
job starts printing.
If the Printer Status lights continue to cycle after a job has been canceled, the computer is
still sending the job to the printer. Either delete the job from the print queue or wait until the
computer finishes sending data.
)
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Color
This chapter describes how the printer provides great color printing. This chapter also
describes ways to produce the best possible color prints. The following topics are covered:
●
Using color
●
Managing color options
●
Matching colors
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Using color
This printer offers great color as soon as you set it up. It provides a combination of automatic
color features to generate excellent color results for the general user, plus sophisticated
tools for the experienced color user.
The printer provides carefully designed and tested color tables to provide smooth, accurate
color rendition of all printable colors.
HP provides free online tools to help businesses of all sizes with their color printing. HP's
Office Color Printing Center (http://www.hp.com/go/color) identifies solutions and information
on creating finished projects.
HP ImageREt 2400
ImageREt 2400 provides 2400 dots-per-inch (dpi) color laser-class quality through a multilevel printing process. This process precisely controls color by combining up to four colors
within a single dot and by varying the amount of toner in a given area. ImageREt 2400 has
been improved for this printer. The improvements offer trapping technologies, greater control
over dot placement, and more precise control of toner quality in a dot. These new
technologies, coupled with HP's multi-level printing process, result in a 600 x 600 dpi printer
that provides 2400-dpi color laser-class quality with millions of smooth colors.
In contrast, the single-level printing process found in the default mode of other color laser
printers does not allow the colors to be mixed within a single dot. This process, called
dithering, significantly hinders the ability to create a wide range of colors without reduced
sharpness or visible dot structure.
Media selection
For the best color and image quality, it is important to select the appropriate media type from
the software printer menu or from the printer driver. See
information.
Print-media specifications for more
Color options
Color options enable optimal color output automatically for diverse types of documents.
Color options use object tagging, which allows optimal color settings to be used for different
objects (text, graphics, and photos) on a page. The printer driver determines which objects
are used on a page and uses color settings that provide the best print quality for each object.
Object tagging, combined with optimized default settings, produces great color from the
printer without having to establish any special settings.
In the Windows environment, the Automatic and Manual color options are on the Color tab
in the printer driver.
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Standard red-green-blue (sRGB)
Standard red-green-blue (sRGB) is a worldwide color standard that was originally developed
by HP and Microsoft as a common color language for monitors, input devices (scanners and
digital cameras), and output devices (printers and plotters). It is the default color space that
is used for HP products, Microsoft operating systems, the World Wide Web, and most office
software that is sold today. The sRGB standard is representative of the typical Windows
computer monitor and is the convergence standard for high-definition television.
NOTE
Factors such as the type of monitor you use and the room's lighting can affect the
appearance of colors on your screen. For more information, see
The latest versions of Adobe® PhotoShop®, CorelDRAW™, Microsoft Office, and many
other applications use sRGB to communicate color. Most importantly, as the default color
space in Microsoft operating systems, sRGB has gained broad adoption as a way to
exchange color information between software programs and devices by using a common
definition that assures that typical users will experience greatly improved color matching.
The sRGB standard improves your ability to match colors between the printer, the computer
monitor, and other input devices (scanners and digital cameras) automatically, without the
need to become a color expert.
Matching colors.
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Managing color options
Setting color options to Automatic typically produces the best possible print quality for color
documents. However, in some situations, you might want to print a color document in
grayscale (black and shades of gray) or to change one of the printer's color options.
● Using Windows, print in grayscale or change the color options by using the settings on
the Color tab in the printer driver.
● Using a Macintosh computer, print in grayscale or change the color options by using the
Color Options pop-up menu in the Print dialog box.
Print in Grayscale
Selecting the Print in Grayscale option from the printer driver prints a document in black
and shades of gray. This option is useful for printing color documents that will be
photocopied or faxed.
When Print in Grayscale is selected, the printer goes into monochrome mode.
Automatic versus Manual color adjustment
The Automatic color adjustment option optimizes the neutral gray color treatment, and the
edge enhancements that are used for each element in a document. For more information,
see your printer-driver online Help.
NOTE
NOTE
Automatic is the default setting and is recommended for printing all color documents.
Use the Manual color adjustment option to adjust the neutral gray color treatment, and the
edge enhancements for text, graphics, and photographs. To gain access to the Manual color
options, on the Color tab, click Manual, and then click Settings.
Manual color options
Use the Manual color adjustment to adjust the Color (or Color Map) options.
Some software programs convert text or graphics to raster images. In these cases, the
Photographs setting also controls the text and graphics.
Halftone options
Halftoning is the method by which the printer mixes the four primary colors (cyan, magenta,
yellow, and black) in varying proportions to create millions of colors. Halftone options affect
the resolution and clarity of your color output. The two halftone options are Smooth and
Detail.
● The Smooth option provides better results for large, solid-filled print areas. It also
enhances photos by smoothing out fine color gradations. Choose this option when
uniform and smooth area fills are the most important attributes.
● The Detail option is useful for text and graphics that require sharp distinctions among
lines or colors, or images that contain a pattern or a high level of detail. Choose this
option when sharp edges and details are the most important attributes.
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Edge Control
The Edge Control setting determines how edges are rendered. Edge Control consists of
two components: Adaptive Halftoning and Trapping. Adaptive Halftoning increases the edge
sharpness. Trapping reduces the effect of color-plane misregistration by slightly overlapping
the edges of adjacent objects. The following levels of edge control are available:
● Off sets Trapping and Adaptive Halftoning to Off.
● Normal provides the default trapping settings. Adaptive Halftoning is set to On.
● Maximum provides the most trapping. Adaptive Halftoning is set to On.
RGB Color
The RGB Color option determines how colors are rendered.
● Default interprets RGB color as sRGB, which is the accepted standard for many
software companies and organizations, such as Microsoft and the World Wide Web
Consortium. (See http://www.w3.org.)
● Device sets the printer to print RGB data in raw device mode. To render photographs
properly when this option is selected, you must manage color in the program in which
you are working or in the operating system.
● Vivid instructs the printer to increase the color saturation in the midtones. Less colorful
objects are rendered more colorfully. This value is recommended for printing business
graphics.
● Photo Image interprets the RGB color as if it were printed as a photograph using a
digital mini-lab. It is designed to render the deeper, more saturated colors differently
than Default mode. Use this setting for printing photos.
Neutral Grays
The Neutral Grays setting determines the method for creating gray colors that are used in
text, graphics, and photographs.
● Black Only generates neutral colors (grays and black) by using only black toner. This
option guarantees that neutral colors do not have a color cast.
● 4-Color generates neutral colors by combining all four colors of toner. This option
produces smoother gradients and transitions to non-neutral colors. It also produces the
darkest possible black.
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Matching colors
The process of matching printer output color to your computer screen is quite complex
because printers and computer monitors use different methods of producing color. Monitors
display colors by light pixels using an RGB (red, green, blue) color process, but printers print
colors using a CMYK (black, yellow, cyan, and magenta) process.
The following factors can influence your ability to match printed colors to those on your
screen:
● Print media
● Printer colorants (inks or toners, for example)
● Printing process (inkjet, press, or laser technology, for example)
● Overhead lighting
● Programs
● Printer drivers
● Computer operating system
● Monitors
● Video cards and drivers
● Operating environment (very humid or very dry)
● Personal differences in perception of color
Keep these factors in mind if colors on your screen do not perfectly match your printed
colors. For most users, the best method for matching colors on your screen to your printer is
to print sRGB colors. The printer uses sRGB and automatically optimizes color output.
For more information about solving issues that are related to color output, see
with color documents.
Solving issues
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How do I?
Use this section to perform basic tasks with the HP Color LaserJet 2600n printer.
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Print: How do I?
Use this section to answer printing questions.
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Print on special media, such as glossy or photo paper
You can print on special media such as transparencies, labels, heavy paper, glossy paper,
photo paper, and card stock, by using the optimizing feature in the printer driver.
1. Load the media input tray. Make sure that the top of the media is forward and the side to
be printed on (the rough side of transparencies) is facing up.
2. Adjust the media guides to fit the width of the media.
3. Open a document in a program, such as Microsoft Word.
4. Select the print command. For most programs, click the File menu, and then click Print.
The Print dialog box appears.
5. On the Print dialog box, click Properties.
6. On the Paper or Quality tab, select one of these media types:
● Plain
● Preprinted
● Letterhead
● Transparency
● Prepunched
● Labels
● Bond
● Recycled
● Color
● HP Tough paper
● Envelope
●
Light 60-74 g/m
●
Heavy paper 91-105 g/m
●
Cardstock 106-176 g/m
●
Light Glossy 75-105 g/m
●
Glossy 106-120 g/m
●
Heavy Glossy 121-163 g/m
●
HP Premium Cover 200 g/m
●
HP Premium Plus Photo 220 g/m
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
7. Print the document. Remove the media from the device as it prints to prevent it from
sticking together, and place the printed pages on a flat surface.
The media type can also be selected and configured in HP Toolbox. To configure these
media types from HP Toolbox, click Device Settings, click the System Settings tab,
and then open the Print Modes page. Make any necessary changes, and then click
Apply to save the changes.
To print a single-page cover letter on letterhead, followed by a multiple-page document,
load a single sheet of letterhead in Tray 1. After the letterhead page has printed, the
device prompts you to load paper. Load paper for the rest of the document.
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Print on both sides of the paper
To manually print on both sides of the paper, you must send the paper through the device
twice.
CAUTION
Do not print on both sides of labels or transparencies.
1. Insert enough paper into Tray 2 or optional Tray 3 to accommodate the print job.
2. Use one of the following procedures to configure the printer to Print on both sides
(manually).
● Windows: In the printer driver, select the Finishing tab, select the Print on both
sides (manually) option, and then send the job to print.
● Mac: In the Mac Print window, in the Copies & Pages selection drop-down list,
select Manual Duplex. On the next menu, select Print on both sides (manually)
and then send the job to the printer.
3. After the job finishes printing, remove any blank paper from Tray 2 or optional Tray 3.
Insert the printed stack, with the blank side up, and the top edge leading into the device.
Print the second side from Tray 2 or optional Tray 3.
A
NOTE
NOTE
4.
Press
(S
ELECT
) to continue printing.
Print on envelopes and custom media sizes
To print on envelopes, complete the following steps.
1. Set Tray 2 to the correct media size. See
2. Load no more than 10 envelopes face-up with the flap of the envelope to the right, and
the short edge feeding into the device first.
3. Use your computer software program to complete the printing process.
For Tray 1, load one envelope at a time, face down and the flap to the right.
Do not use envelopes with windows or clasps, and do not use envelopes that are wrinkled,
nicked, curled, or otherwise damaged.
To print on custom media sizes, complete the following steps.
1. Load the media Tray 2 or optional Tray 3 with the narrow side forward and the side to be
printed on facing up.
2. Adjust the side and rear media guides to fit the media.
Loading Tray 2 or optional Tray 3.
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3. At your computer, open a document in a program, such as Microsoft Word.
4. Select the print command. For most programs, click the File menu, and then click Print.
The Print dialog box appears.
5. In the Print dialog box, click Properties.
6. On the Paper or Quality tab, select the correct media size.
NOTE
NOTE
Software settings can override changes to the device properties.
7. Click OK.
8. Print the document.
Change the device print settings, such as print quality, in HP Toolbox
To change the default print settings in HP Toolbox, complete the following steps.
The changes that you make to the print settings in HP Toolbox apply to all future print jobs.
1. Open HP Toolbox and click Device Settings.
2. Click the Settings tab.
3. On the Settings tab, you can modify settings that appear on the following pages.
● Paper Handling
● Printing
● Print Quality
● Print Density
● Paper type settings
NOTE
● Print Modes
● System Setup
● Service
4. Click Apply to save the changes that you make on these pages.
If you have similar settings in the printer driver, those settings take priority over the settings
that are established in HP Toolbox.
Print color documents from my computer in black and white only
In the software program, select File, Print, the HP Color LaserJet 2600n print driver, click
Properties, click the Color tab, and then select the Print in Grayscale check box. Click OK
to save the print properties, and then click OK again to print the document.
Change color options
The Automatic color adjustment option optimizes the neutral gray color treatment, and the
edge enhancements that are used for each element in a document. For more information,
see your printer-driver online Help.
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NOTE
Automatic is the default setting and is recommended for printing all color documents.
Use the Manual color adjustment option to adjust the neutral gray color treatment, and the
edge enhancements for text, graphics, and photographs. To gain access to the Manual color
options, on the Color tab, click Manual, and then click Settings. Use the Manual color
adjustment to adjust the Color (or Color Map) options.
NOTE
Some software programs convert text or graphics to raster images. In these cases, the
Photographs setting also controls the text and graphics.
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Network: How do I?
Use this section to answer network questions.
Set up the device and use it on the network
Hewlett-Packard recommends that you use the HP software installer on the CD-ROMs that
came with the device to set up printer drivers for the following network setups.
To change from a direct-connected shared device to a network portconnected device configuration
To change from a direct connection to a network configuration, complete the following steps.
1. Uninstall the printer driver for the direct connect device.
NOTE
2. Install the driver as a network configuration by using the steps in
Networking.
Set my network password
Use HP Toolbox to set a network password.
1. Open HP Toolbox and click Device Settings.
2. Click the Networking tab.
If a password has been set for the device previously, you will be prompted to type the
password. Type the password, and then click Apply.
3. Click Password.
4. In the Password box, type the password you want to set, and then in the Confirm
password box, type the same password again to confirm your choice.
5. Click Apply to save the password.
Find my network IP address
The network IP address is located on the Configuration page. Use the following steps to
print a Configuration page from the control panel.
1.
Press
(L
EFT ARROW
) or (R
IGHT ARROW
) to select the Reports menu.
2.
Press
3.
Press
4.
Press
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(S
ELECT
(L
EFT ARROW
(S
ELECT
).
) or (R
) to print the Configuration Report page.
IGHT ARROW
) to select Config Report.
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Configure a static IP address for my printer
Use the following steps to manually configure a static IP address from the control panel.
1.
Press
2.
Press
3.
Press
4.
Press
5.
Press
6.
Press
7.
Press
8.
Press
9.
Press
10.
Press
11.
Press
12.
Press
13.
Press
14.
Press
15.
The control panel will display Yes. Press
(L
EFT ARROW
(S
ELECT
(L
EFT ARROW
(S
ELECT
(L
EFT ARROW
(S
ELECT
(L
EFT ARROW
(S
ELECT
(L
EFT ARROW
(S
ELECT
(L
EFT ARROW
(S
ELECT
(L
EFT ARROW
(S
ELECT
) or (R
IGHT ARROW
).
) or (R
IGHT ARROW
).
) or (R
IGHT ARROW
).
) or (R
IGHT ARROW
) to save those digits and move to the next three digits of the IP address.
) or (R
IGHT ARROW
) to save those digits and move to the next three digits of the IP address.
) or (R
IGHT ARROW
) to save those digits and move to the next three digits of the IP address.
) or (R
IGHT ARROW
).
delete and re-enter another IP address, press
will change the display to No.
) to select the Network config menu.
) to select the TCP/IP menu.
) to select Manual.
) to enter the first three digits of the IP address.
) to enter the next three digits of the IP address.
) to enter the next three digits of the IP address.
) to enter the next three digits of the IP address.
(S
ELECT
) to save the configuration, or to
(L
EFT ARROW
) or (R
IGHT ARROW
), which
16. After selecting the IP address, you will be prompted to enter the subnet mask and
default gateway using steps 7-14 above.
17.
If at any time during the configuration you press
(C
ANCEL JOB
), the system will exit the
menu and the addresses will not be saved.
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Other: How do I?
Use this section to answer other questions about the device.
Changing print cartridges
When a print cartridge approaches the end of useful life, the control panel displays a
message recommending that you order a replacement. The printer can continue to print
using the current print cartridge until the control panel displays a message instructing you to
replace the cartridge.
The printer uses four colors and has a different print cartridge for each color: black (K), cyan
(C), magenta (M), and yellow (Y).
Replace a print cartridge when the printer control panel displays one of the following
messages: Replace yellow cartridge, Replace magenta cartridge, Replace cyan
cartridge, Replace black cartridge. The control panel display also indicates the color that
should be replaced (unless a genuine HP cartridge is not currently installed).
To change the print cartridge
1. Open the front door.
CAUTION
Do not place anything on the transfer belt (ETB), which is located on the inside of the
front door.
2. Remove the used print cartridge from the printer.
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3. Remove the new print cartridge from the bag. Place the used print cartridge in the bag
for recycling.
4. Grasp both sides of the print cartridge by the blue handles and distribute the toner by
gently rocking the print cartridge from side to side.
CAUTION
Do not touch the shutter or the surface of the roller.
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7. Firmly close the front door.
After a short time, the control panel should display Ready.
NOTE
NOTE
If a cartridge is in the wrong slot or is the wrong type for the printer, the control panel will
display one of the following messages: Incorrect yellow, Incorrect magenta, Incorrect
cyan, Incorrect black.
8. Installation is complete. Place the used print cartridge in the box in which the new
cartridge arrived. See the enclosed recycling guide for recycling instructions.
9. If you are using a non-HP print cartridge, check the printer control panel for further
instructions.
For additional help, go to http://www.hp.com/support/clj2600n.
When replacing or changing a black print cartridge, a cleaning page will automatically be
printed. This helps prevent speckles on the front or back of printed documents. For a more
thorough cleaning, see
To clean the fuser using HP Toolbox.
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Managing the printer
This printer comes with several software tools that help you monitor, troubleshoot problems
with, and maintain the printer. Information about using these tools is in the following sections:
●
Special pages
●
Menu map
●
HP Toolbox
●
Using the embedded Web server
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Special pages
Special pages reside within the memory of the printer. These pages help you to diagnose
and solve problems with the printer.
NOTE
If the printer language was not correctly set during installation, you can set the language
manually so that the pages print in one of the supported languages. Change the language
by using the HP Toolbox.
Demo page
To print the Demo page, press the (L
printer control panel simultaneously. You can also print this page from the HP Toolbox.
EFT ARROW
) and (R
IGHT ARROW
) buttons on the
Configuration page
The Configuration page lists current settings and properties of the printer. You can print a
Configuration page from the printer or the HP Toolbox.
To print the Configuration page from the control panel
1.
2.
3.
4.
Press
Press
Press
Press
(L
EFT ARROW
(S
ELECT
(L
EFT ARROW
(S
ELECT
) or (R
IGHT ARROW
) to select the Reports menu.
).
) or (R
IGHT ARROW
) to select Config Report.
) to print the Configuration Report page.
1. Product Information. This section contains basic information about the printer, such as
the product name and the serial number.
2. Memory. This section lists memory-related information, such as the total memory that is
installed.
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3. Paper Settings. This section lists information about the media type for each tray and
about the type settings for all the media that the printer supports.
4. Page Counts. This section lists the total number of pages printed, the number of color
pages printed, and information about paper jams.
5. Product Settings. This section lists information that is gathered during software
installation, including the language and the company name.
6. Network Settings. This section contains network information about the printer such as
the Host Name, Hardware Address, and IP Address.
7. Paper Types. This section contains information about paper types that can be
configured by the user.
8. Status Log. This section contains information about printer errors.
Supplies Status page
The Supplies Status page lists the remaining life of HP print cartridges. It also lists the
estimated pages remaining, number of pages printed, and other supplies information. You
can print a Supplies Status page from the printer or the HP Toolbox.
To print the Supplies Status page from the control panel
1.
2.
3.
4.
Press
Press
Press
Press
(L
EFT ARROW
(S
ELECT
(L
EFT ARROW
(S
ELECT
) or (R
IGHT ARROW
) to select the Reports menu.
).
) or (R
IGHT ARROW
) to select Supplies Status.
) to print the Supplies Status page.
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NOTE
Supplies information is also available through the HP Toolbox.
1. Print cartridge area. This area contains a section for each of the print cartridges and
provides information about HP print cartridges. This information includes the part
number for each print cartridge, whether each print cartridge is low, and the life
remaining for each print cartridge, which is expressed as a percentage, as a graphic,
and as the estimated number of pages remaining. This information might not be
provided for non-HP supplies. In some cases, if a non-HP supply is installed, you will
see an alert message instead.
2. Ordering Information. This section contains basic information about how to order new
HP supplies.
3. Return & Recycling. This section contains a link to the website that you can visit for
information about recycling.
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Menu map
The menu map lists the menu structure for each option available on the printer control panel.
Use the following steps to print a menu map.
To print a menu map
1.
2.
3.
4.
Press
Press
Press
Press
(L
EFT ARROW
(S
ELECT
(L
EFT ARROW
(S
ELECT
) or (R
IGHT ARROW
).
) or (R
IGHT ARROW
) to print the Menu map.
) to select the Reports menu.
) to select Menu Structure.
NOTE
The Menu map print as two pages.
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HP Toolbox
The HP Toolbox is a Web application that you can use for the following tasks:
● Check the printer status.
● Configure the printer settings.
● View troubleshooting information.
● View online documentation.
You can view the HP Toolbox when the printer is directly connected to your computer or
when it is connected to the network. You must perform a complete software installation to
use the HP Toolbox.
NOTE
You do not need Internet access to open and use the HP Toolbox. However, if you click a
link in the Other Links area, you must have Internet access to go to the site that is
associated with the link. See
Other links for more information.
Supported operating systems
The HP Toolbox is supported for the following operating systems:
● Windows 98 Second Edition
● Windows 2000
● Windows Me
● Windows XP
Supported browsers
To use the HP Toolbox, you must have one of the following browsers:
Windows
● Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 or later
● Netscape Navigator 6.2 or later
● Opera Software ASA Opera 7 or later
All pages can be printed from the browser.
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To view the HP Toolbox
1. Open the HP Toolbox in one of these ways:
● On the Windows desktop, double-click the HP Toolbox icon.
● On the Windows Start menu, point to Programs, and click the HP Toolbox.
NOTE
After you open the URL, you can bookmark it so that you can return to it quickly in the future.
2. The HP Toolbox opens in a Web browser. The HP Toolbox software contains the
following sections:
●
Status tab
Troubleshooting tab
●
Alerts tab
●
Documentation tab
●
Device Settings
●
Other links
●
Status tab
The Status tab has links to the following main pages:
● Device Status. View printer status information. This page indicates printer conditions
such as a jam or an empty tray. After you correct a problem with the printer, click the
Refresh Status button to update the device status.
● Supplies Status. View detailed supplies status such as the percent of toner remaining
in the print cartridge and the number of pages that have been printed with the current
print cartridge. This page also has links to order supplies and to find recycling information.
● Print Info Pages. Print the configuration page and various other information pages that
are available for the printer, such as the supplies status page and the demo page.
Troubleshooting tab
The Troubleshooting tab has links to the following main pages:
● Clearing Jams. View information on locating and clearing jams, and view an animated
demo of how to clear jams.
● Print Problems. View Help topics that can help you solve print problems.
● Connectivity Problems. View Help topics that can help you solve networking problems.
● Troubleshooting Tools. Print a page that assists in solving print-quality problems, view
information about print-quality problems, print the cleaning page and clean the printer,
and calibrate the printer to maintain color print quality.
● Animated Demonstrations. View animated Help demonstrations for the device.
Alerts tab
Use the Alerts tab to configure the printer to automatically notify you of printer status alerts.
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Set up Status Alerts page
On the Set up Status Alerts page, you can choose to turn alerts on or off, and specify when
the printer should send an alert.
Click Apply to activate the settings.
Documentation tab
The Documentation tab contains links to these information sources:
● Print: How Do I? View the How Do I? Help for print problems.
● Network: How Do I? View the How Do I? Help for network problems.
● Other: How Do I? View the How Do I? Help for other device problems.
● User Guide. Contains the information about the printer usage, warranty, specifications,
and support that you are currently reading. The user guide is available in both HTML
and PDF format.
● Readme. Contains important information about the printer that is not available in the
user guide. The Late-Breaking Readme contains last-minute information about the
printer (in English only).
Device Settings
The Device Settings button opens the embedded Web server using either a USB or network
connection.
Other links
This section contains links that connect you to the Internet. You must have Internet access in
order to use any of these links. If you use a dial-up connection and did not connect when
you first opened the HP Toolbox, you must connect before you can visit these websites.
Connecting might require that you close the HP Toolbox and reopen it.
● HP Instant Support.
● Product Registration. Connects to the HP product registration website.
● Order Supplies. Order device supplies at the HP website.
● Product Support. Connects to the support site for the HP Color LaserJet 2600n series
printer where you can search for help with a specific problem.
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Using the embedded Web server
When the printer is directly connected to a computer, use the HP Toolbox to view Web
pages for the printer status.
When the printer is connected to the network, the embedded Web server is automatically
available. You may access the embedded Web server from any supported browser.
The embedded Web server allows you to view printer and network status and to manage
printing functions from your computer instead of using the printer control panel. Below are
examples of what you can do using the embedded Web server:
● View printer status information.
● Set the type of paper loaded in each tray.
● Determine the remaining life on all supplies and order new ones.
● View and change tray configurations.
● View and change the printer.
● View and print internal information pages.
● View and change network configuration.
The embedded Web server supports the following browsers:
● Windows: Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 and later and Netscape Navigator 4 and later.
NOTE
NOTE
● Mac: Internet Explorer 5.1 and later, Netscape Navigator 7.01 and later, and Safari.
The embedded Web server works when the printer is connected to an IP-based network.
The embedded Web server does not support IPX-based or AppleTalk printer connections.
You do not need Internet access to open and use the embedded Web server.
To access the embedded Web server using a network connection
In a supported Web browser on your computer, type the IP address for the printer in the
address/URL field. (To find the IP address, print a configuration page. For more information
about printing a configuration page, see
If you are unable to access the embedded Web server using the IP address, you can use
the host name.
Once you open the URL, you can bookmark it so that you can return to it quickly in the future.
1. The embedded Web server has three tabs that contain settings and information about
the printer: the Information tab, the Settings tab, and the Networking tab. Click the tab
that you want to view.
2. See the following sections for more information about each tab.
Configuration page.)
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Information tab
The Information pages group consists of the following pages.
● Device Status. This page displays the printer status and shows the life remaining of
HP supplies, with 0% indicating that a supply is empty. The page also shows the type
and size of print media set for each tray.
● Configuration. This page displays the network and product information found on the
printer Configuration page, such as page counts, print settings, and paper options.
● Supplies Status. This page displays the life remaining of HP supplies, with 0%
indicating that a supply is empty. This page also provides supplies part numbers. To
order new supplies, click Order Supplies in the Other Links area on the left side of the
window. To visit any website, you must have Internet access.
● Print Info Pages. This page provides a remote way to print an internal page for a device.
Settings tab
This tab allows you to configure the printer from your computer. The Settings
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Other links found in HP Toolbox
This section contains links that connect you to the Internet. You must have Internet access in
order to use any of these links. If you use a dial-up connection and did not connect when
you first opened the embedded Web server, you must connect before you can visit these
websites. Connecting might require that you close the embedded Web server and reopen it.
● HP Instant Support™. Connects you to the HP website to help you find solutions. This
service analyzes your printer error log and configuration information to provide
diagnostic and support information specific to your printer.
● Product Registration. Click this link to connect to the HP website to register the product.
● Order Supplies. Click this link to connect to the HP website and order genuine
HP supplies, such as print cartridges and paper.
● Product Support. Connects to the support site for the HP Color LaserJet 2600n printer
where you can search for help regarding general topics.
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