HP 8000 Getting Started Guide

HP LaserJet 8000, 8000 N, 8000 DN and HP Mopier 240 Printers

Getting Started Guide _______

Publication number C4085 90901

First Edition, May 1998

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Contents

Printer Setup

Installation Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 Step 10

Step 11

Step 12 Step 13 Step 14 Step 15

Prepare Printer Location. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Check Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Remove Internal Packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Locate Printer Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Install Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Install Toner Cartridge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Load Trays 2 and 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Load Tray 1 (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Attach Power Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Install or Change the Control Panel Overlay

(Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Configure the Control Panel Display Language

(Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Test the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Connect Printer Cables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Install Printing Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Verify Printer Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

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Printer Setup

Congratulations on your purchase of the HP LaserJet 8000 or the HP Mopier 240 series printer! This printer is available in four configurations:

HP LaserJet 8000 printer

The HP LaserJet 8000 printer is a 24 ppm laser printer that comes standard with a 100-sheet multi-purpose Tray 1, two 500-sheet trays, and 8 MB of memory. It is designed for workgroups and can print on paper sizes up to A3 and 11 x 17.

HP LaserJet 8000 N printer

The HP LaserJet 8000 N printer is a 24 ppm laser printer that comes standard with a 100-sheet multi-purpose Tray 1, two 500-sheet trays, 16 MB of memory , and an HP JetDirect 600N for 10/100Base-TX print server. It is designed for network users and can print on paper sizes up to A3 and 11 x 17.

HP LaserJet 8000 DN printer

The HP LaserJet 8000 DN printer is a 24 ppm laser printer that comes standard with a 100-sheet multi-purpose T ra y 1, two 500-sheet trays, 24 MB of memory, an HP JetDirect 600N for 10/100Base-TX print server, and a duplex er. The printer is designed for network users and can print on paper sizes up to A3 and 11 x 17.

HP Mopier* 240

The HP Mopier 240 printer with advanced paper handling devices, such as the 2000-sheet Input Tray and 5-bin Mailbox with Stapler, enables you to easily produce multiple sets of multipage documents—collated, duplexed, and stapled—directly from your desktop and without having to walk to the photocopier.

* Available through HP-qualified distribution.

Installation Checklist

This guide will help you set up and install the new printer. For proper installation, please complete each section in order:

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Unpack the printer

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Install the printer

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Connect the printer cables

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Install printing software

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Verify printer setup

steps 1-4 steps 5-12 step 13 step 14 step 15

WARNING!

Note

The printer is heav

. HP recommends that four people move it.

To learn about all the features and capabilities of the printer, see the printer user

uide and the help menus in the printer drivers (available

after you install the printing software).

2 Printer Setup

Step 1 Prepare Printer Location

35 in (889 mm)

46.75 in (1187 mm)

11.5 in (292 mm)

14.5 in (368 mm)

13.75 in (350 mm)

11.5 in (292 mm)

29.5 in (749 mm)

Printer Size

HP LaserJet 8000 Printer Dimensions (Top and Side Views)

Prepare Printer Location

Location requirements for the printer

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A sturdy, level surface for

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Adequate power supply

placement

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A stable environment—no

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Space allowance around the printer

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A well ventilated room

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No exposure to direct sunlight or chemicals, including

abrupt temperature or humidity changes

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Relative humidity 20% to 80%

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Room temperature 50° to 91° F

(10° to 32.5° C) ammonia-based cleaning solutions

Printer Weight (without toner cartridge)

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HP LaserJet 8000 and 8000 N printers: 48 kg (106 lbs)

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HP LaserJet 8000 DN printer: 51 kg (113 lbs)

4 Printer Setup

Step 2 Check Package Contents

Power Cord

Printer Software Compact Disc

Toner Cartridge

Control Panel Overlay

Printer Documentation

Holder for Ready Reference Guide

Printer

Note

Package Contents

A printer cable is not included in the packa user guide for ordering information.

e contents. See the printer

Check Package Contents

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