HP 3050 User Manual

HP LaserJet 3050 All-in-One Reviewer/Evaluator’s Guide

Contents

Getting to know the All-in-One ..................................................................................................1

Features ..........................................................................................................................................2

New features ...................................................................................................................................3

What ships with the All-in-One...........................................................................................................4

Evaluating laser all-in-one products ........................................................................................... 5

Ease of use...................................................................................................................................... 6

Versatility ........................................................................................................................................9

Reliability ......................................................................................................................................11

Performance ..................................................................................................................................13

Output quality ................................................................................................................................16

Total cost of ownership ...................................................................................................................20

A—Productivity tools............................................................................................................... 22

HP ToolboxFX ................................................................................................................................22

HP Embedded Web Server for Macintosh .........................................................................................25

HP Web Jetadmin ..........................................................................................................................26

HP Instant Support Professional Edition .............................................................................................27

HP Universal Print Driver Series for Windows ....................................................................................27

B—Technical specifications ......................................................................................................28

C—Ordering information ........................................................................................................ 30

Contents i

ii Contents

Getting to know the All-in-One

HP’s most compact, simple, and affordable laser all-in-one

Welcome to the Reviewer/Evaluator’s Guide for the new HP LaserJet 3050 All-in-One (AiO). This guide will introduce you to the product and help you to conduct a successful evaluation.

The HP LaserJet 3050 AiO is a compact device that meets your essential office printing, copying, faxing, and scanning needs. In an inventive design that fits on your desktop, the product combines laser quality and reliability with fast performance and versatile functionality. Easy to use for the whole office, the product features an intuitive control panel and simple management software to keep your business productive. With dependable HP cartridges, you get outstanding results—page after page. Enjoy integrated features for great all-in-one performance.

Getting to know the All-in-One 1

Features

1 30-sheet ADF scanner

quickly processes documents

2 Easy-to-use control

panel with 10-key number pad and 2-line by 16-character display provides effortless interaction with each of the All-in-One’s functions

3 100-sheet face-down

output bin

4 10-sheet priority slot

5 Adjustable 250-sheet

input tray

6 64 MB device

memory and a 264 MHz processor quickly and easily handle complex jobs

7 Security-lock slot for

securing the All-inOne with a cable lock (available for purchase via a thirdparty vendor)

8 Hi-Speed USB 2.0

port

9 RJ-11 line-out

telephone port

10 RJ-11 fax port

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Space-saving simplicity

Laser quality and reliability

• Enjoy easy office integration. The product features

built-in support for all popular print languages, including HP PCL5e, HP PCL6, and HP postscript level 3 emulation, so you don’t have to worry about compatibility.

• Depend on effortless interactions. The control panel’s

intuitive, 2-line, 16-character backlit display makes the product easy to use and maintain—no training required.

• Fits into your existing environment. With its

intelligent, ultra-compact design and easy-to-connect Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port, you can place this All-in-One performer where you need it and get started right away.

All-in-One versatility

• Rely on one product to print, fax, copy, and scan.

Relax, knowing you can count on HP’s proven reliability—trusted by millions of people every day.

• Increase productivity. To handle the demands of your

business, the product comes standard with a 250-sheet input tray, a 10-sheet priority feed slot, and a 30-sheet automatic document feeder (ADF).

• Send and receive high-quality faxes. Fax documents

at up to 33.6 kbps (v 34, Super G3) and enjoy digital storage for up to 110 pages.

• Depend on fast, professional laser printing. With

speeds of up to 19 pages per minute (ppm) letter (18 ppm A4), you can get complete, great-looking documents in no time at all.

• Stop waiting. Instant-on Technology delivers fast first

page out printing speeds of less than 8 seconds—so you won’t waste time waiting for the device.

• Maximize office efficiency. With 64 MB RAM and a

durable, long-lasting engine, this product easily handles your volume demands.

• Print with confidence using genuine HP print

cartridges. The HP LaserJet Q2612A Black Print Cartridge delivers HP’s legendary quality and reliability. The print cartridge, Ultraprecise toner, and imaging drum are integrated into one supply, so you refresh the entire printing system every time you replace a cartridge. Designed to work together with the printer, the cartridge is critical to achieving consistent, high-quality results.

New features

The following table highlights the new features of the HP LaserJet 3050 AiO.

HP LaserJet 3050 AiO HP LaserJet 3015 AiO Benefits

Print/copy speed: up to 19 ppm letter (up to 18 ppm A4)

264 MHz processor 240 MHz processor Handles complex documents

64 MB device memory 32 MB device memory Handles complex documents

250-sheet input tray 150-sheet input tray Provides greater paper input

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Print/copy speed: up to 15 ppm letter (up to 14 ppm A4)

Delivers output faster

better

capacity to minimize user intervention

What ships with the All-in-One

The HP LaserJet 3050 AiO ships with the following:

• ADF input support

• ADF output support

• Output bin support

• HP LaserJet Q2612A Black Print Cartridge with

Ultraprecise Toner

• 250-sheet input tray

• Getting Started Guide

• Support flyer

• Software and documentation CDs

• Control panel faceplate

• Power cord(s)

• Phone cord(s)

Device software

The HP LaserJet 3050 AiO includes a powerful suite of software that is easy to install and use. The printer drivers and utilities cover a range of operating systems and are localized in many languages. The device ships with the following components on the CDs:

• Installer/uninstaller

• HP ToolboxFX

• HP LaserJet Scan

• TWAIN 1.9, WIA scanner drivers

• HP LaserJet Fax

• HP Fax Setup Wizard

• Readiris PRO Text Recognition Software (not installed with other software, separate installation

required)

• Printer drivers (HP PCL6, HP PCL5e, HP postscript level 3 emulation)

• HP All-in-One Setup Assistant (Macintosh)

Additional drivers, updated drivers, and other valuable software for the HP LaserJet 3050 AiO will be available on the HP Customer Care Web site after product introduction at: www.hp.com/support.

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Evaluating laser all-in-one products

Based on extensive market research and customer feedback, HP has identified user needs in six key categories. These categories should be closely examined as you consider purchasing a laser all-in-one product. In this section, we will examine each of these and how the HP LaserJet 3050 AiO meets the criteria in each category.

1—Ease of use

2—Versatility

3—Reliability

4—Performance

5—Output quality

6—Total cost of ownership

The HP LaserJet 3050 AiO is ideal for individuals or small workgroups who want to increase office efficiency and expect professional results. The product provides fast, high-quality laser printing and copying, reliable faxing, and high-resolution color scanning from an inventive space-saving design—all at an exceptional price. HP features set this product apart from the competition:

• Instant-on Technology virtually eliminates warm-up time and enables a first-page-out speed of less than

8 seconds for printing.

• Developed with proven HP LaserJet technology, the product delivers business-quality imaging with up to

1200 by 1200 dpi output.

• Hi-Speed USB 2.0 direct connectivity makes it easy to get started with a versatile, high-value hardcopy

solution.

• The powerful HP ToolboxFX software simplifies product configuration and management.

• By consolidating four devices into one you’ll save valuable office space and simplify your environment.

During your evaluation, we invite you to compare the HP LaserJet 3050 AiO to other competing products to see why it is the best choice for your workplace!

Evaluation guidelines

As you design tests and conduct your evaluation, remember the following guidelines:

• Consider the typical end-user’s hardcopy needs.

• Simulate the end-user’s environment.

• When testing more than one product, try to make a fair comparison between products by setting up in

the same environment and testing similar device settings and configurations.

• Analyze each element of the document creation process, but remember that the elements work together

as part of the whole solution. (For instance, performance claims mean very little if documents print incorrectly or with poor print quality.)

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Ease of use

Save space and simplify with one device to print, copy, fax, and scan

Designed for easy use, the HP LaserJet 3050 AiO is simple to operate and maintain, a feature that is crucial for small businesses, which often do not have IT support. It integrates seamlessly into your business environment, allowing you to invest your time in other issues and reducing your day-to-day business concerns.

Fits into your business environment

The HP LaserJet 3050 AiO software features standardized drivers and interfaces, providing a look and feel that is familiar to users of HP products and a proven design that is simple for new users to understand. The HP LaserJet 3050 AiO is compatible with other HP LaserJet products and includes support for a range of systems and software, making it easy to integrate into your business environment.

Easy-to-use, intuitive control panel

The control panel has a two-line, backlit display and features controls for printing, copying, faxing, scanning, and electronic document and image sending and archiving capabilities.

In addition, the control panel menus allow you to set system defaults and customize settings for a particular job.

Fax speed

dial buttons

Fax

controls

Numerical

keypad

Two-line

backlit LCD

Menu and

control buttons

Copy

controls

Scan to

button

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Shift

button

Fax start

button

Attention

light

Cancel button

Copy start

button

Ready

light

Scan start

button

Convenient interaction

• HP productivity tools, such as HP ToolboxFX, allow you to manage the All-in-One simply. For example,

the toolbox provides automatic e-mail alerts when an unexpected event occurs (such as Close Door/Covers or Unexpected Paper Size).

• The 30-sheet ADF enables efficient, unattended copying, faxing, and scanning.

• Use the control panel’s Scan to button to easily archive and share your important business documents

and images.

• Enjoy effortless interaction with a simple paper path, convenient, front door access, and an easy-to-use,

all-in-one print cartridge that can be replaced with one hand.

Productivity tools and services

Powerful tools and services provide convenient access to product information, settings, and support. For more information, see Appendix A, “Productivity tools“ on page 22.

HP ToolboxFX for Windows For end users—support tools for an individual device.

Provides one location to access all product settings and information, including documentation, selfhelp and troubleshooting tips, and status.

HP Embedded Web Server for Macintosh

New print driver Services tab For end users—support tools for an individual device.

HP Universal Print Driver Series for Windows

HP Web Jetadmin For IT and help desk professionals—manage fleets of peripherals.

HP Instant Support Professional Edition

For end users—support tools for an individual device.

Provides one location to access all product settings and information, including documentation, selfhelp and troubleshooting tips, and status.

Offers simple links from the print driver to HP’s online Instant Support tools, print driver updates, and supplies ordering.

With the HP Universal Print Driver Series for Windows, finding and using devices unassisted is a snap for workers. The Universal Print Driver’s compatibility across device platforms and its powerful manageability features make it IT’s optimal choice for general office printing on devices like the HP LaserJet 3050 AiO. Advanced device discovery, simplified configuration, manageability, and fewer help desk calls are just some of the ways this driver and HP devices can benefit you.

Available for the HP LaserJet 3050 AiO via optional HP Jetdirect external print servers, HP Web Jetadmin is a Web-based fleet management solution for remotely discovering, installing, monitoring, and troubleshooting network connected devices from anywhere using a standard Web browser. HP Web Jetadmin also provides advanced usage and assessment reporting functionality and can discover and report on devices directly connected to PCs on the network. You can download the software for free from www.hp.com/go/webjetadmin.

Integrated into HP’s device management tools and available from www.hp.com.

Connects you to the HP Web site to help you quickly solve problems and answer questions. This service analyzes your device and configuration to provide diagnostic and support information specific to your device.

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