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HP Color LaserJet 8500,
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Contents
Take a look at all HP Support has to offer! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Customer Support Options Worldwide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Chapter 1 The HP Color LaserJet 8500 Printer
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Locating the Printer’s Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Optional Paper Handling Accessories and Status Lights . . . . . . 18
Finding Information About the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Chapter 2 Using the Printer Control Panel
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Printer Control Panel Keys and Indicator Lights . . . . . . . . . . 22
When to Use the Printer Control Panel Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Using the Printer Control Panel in Shared Environments . . . . . 24
Resetting the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Factory Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Printing Menu Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Changing Settings in the Printer Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Configuring Menu Selections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Auto Continue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Selecting the Mode for Tray 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Configuring Media Type and Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Selecting an Output Bin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Setting Media Type and Size Overrides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Selecting the A4 Override . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Controlling a Proof and Print Job . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Selecting Toner Low Response . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Setting the Power Save Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Selecting Parallel Advanced Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Selecting the Default Printer Personality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Setting the I/O Timeout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Locking the Printer Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Selecting the Display Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Printing Internal Pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Interpreting the Configuration Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Managing Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Downloading Fonts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Resource Saving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Configuring the Printer for a Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Configuring Novell NetWare Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Configuring TCP/IP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Configuring Apple EtherTalk Phase Parameter . . . . . . . . . . 45
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Disabling Network Protocols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Chapter 3 Common Printing Tasks
Selecting Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Supported Media Weights and Sizes for Input Trays . . . . . . . 50
Supported Media Weights and Sizes for the Optional Multi-bin
Mailbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Preprinted Forms and Letterhead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Recycled Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Envelopes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Transparencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Heavy Paper Stock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Colored Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Media to Avoid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Controlling Your Print Job . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Changing Page Orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Printing from Tray 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Printing Envelopes from Tray 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Printing Tips for Tray 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Orienting Media in Tray 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Printing from Trays 2 and 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Printing Tips for Trays 2 and 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Orienting Media in Trays 2 and 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Printing from the Optional Tray 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Printing Tips for Tray 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Orienting Media in Tray 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Chapter 4 Using Color
Controlling Color Output with Printer Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
HP ColorSmart II Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
ICC/CMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Black and White . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Adjusting the Print Color and Quality Settings . . . . . . . . . . 76
Selecting Colors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
PANTONE Colors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Color Swatch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Resolution Considerations for Graphics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Using Digital Cameras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Using Scanners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Adjusting the Color Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Chapter 5 Using Fonts
Installing Fonts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Using Internal TrueType Fonts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Understanding the Printer Font Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
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Font Selection Priority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Selecting Fonts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Selecting Fonts Through Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Selecting PCL Fonts Through the Printer Control Panel . . . . . . 88
Printing a List of Available Printer Fonts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Interpreting the PCL Font List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Using PostScript Fonts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Using Fonts on a Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Adding Support for Fonts to an Optional Printer Hard Disk or
Flash DIMM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Installing Fonts on Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Install Fonts to Printer Hard Disk or Flash DIMM . . . . . . . . . 93
Using Special Effects with Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
HP Custom Font Services for Microsoft Windows . . . . . . . . . 94
Chapter 6 Printer Interfaces
Parallel Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Network Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Available Networking Software Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
LocalTalk Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Macintosh DIN-8 Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
LocalTalk Network Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Enhancing Network Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Novell NetWare 3.x and 4.x Based Products . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
IBM OS/2 Warp Server Networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Microsoft Windows 3.1, Windows 3.11,
Windows 95, and Windows NT 3.51 and 4.0
Networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
UNIX Networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Chapter 7 Maintaining the Printer
Making Room for Printer Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Locating Printer Consumables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Frequency for Replacing Printer Consumables . . . . . . . . . . 103
Chapter 8 Printer Control Panel Messages
Printer Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Chapter 9 Solving Printer Problems
Performing Basic Troubleshooting Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Working with Toner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Media Jam Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Media Handling Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Printer Response Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Printer Control Panel and Configuration Problems . . . . . . . . . . 142
Application Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
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Incorrect Printer Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Color Printing Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Print Quality Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Cleaning the Density Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Troubleshooting with Print Quality Test Pages . . . . . . . . . . 156
Cleaning the Transfer Drum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Accessories, Options, and Related Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
AppendixA DIMM Installation
Supported DIMMs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Installing DIMMs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Appendix B PCL Commands
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Understanding PCL Printer Command Syntax . . . . . . . . . . 168
Combining Escape Sequences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Entering Escape Characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Selecting PCL Fonts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Common PCL Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Appendix C PJL Commands
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Printer and Network Security Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
File System Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Multi-bin Mailbox Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Proof and Print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Appendix D Specifications
Electrical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Operating Environment Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Acoustic Emissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Environmental Product Stewardship Program . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Regulatory Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
FCC Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Canadian DOC Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Declarations of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
VCCI Statement (Japan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Korean EMI Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Laser Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Product Information Sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Laser Statement for Finland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Appendix E Warranty and Support Information
Hewlett-Packard Warranty Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
10 Contents EN
Worldwide HP Sales and Service Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Index
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12 Contents EN
Chapter 1
The HP Color LaserJet 8500 Printer
Features
Congratulations on your purchase of the HP Color LaserJet 8500, 8500
N, or 8500 DN printer. This printer is designed to produce high-quality,
high-speed color printouts for business environments.
This printer provides the quality and reliability of Hewlett-Packard
printers as well as these specific features:
Performance
Approximate
Print Speeds
Paper
Handling
•24 pages per minute (ppm) black and white printing
•6 ppm color printing
•Letter-, A4-sized media: 24 ppm black and white; 6 ppm color
•Legal-, Executive-, 11-by-17 inch sized media: 12 ppm black and white;
3 ppm color
•Glossy Finish: 3.4 ppm black and white; 2.4 ppm color
•Transparencies: 2.8 ppm black and white; 2.1 ppm color
•Labels: 12 ppm black and white; 3 ppm color
•Printing on 12-by-18.50 inch (304.80-by-469.90 mm) sized media
•Printing on heavy media up to 58 lb (216 g/m²) bond
•Two 500-sheet input trays (trays 2 and 3) that support letter-, legal-, and
A4-sized media; 11-by-17 inch and A3-sized media supported by tray 3
only
•A 100-sheet multipurpose tray that supports letter-, legal-, executive-, A3-,
A4-, B4-, 11-by-17 inch, B5-, and custom-sized media, as well as
envelopes, labels, and card stock
•Face-down (top) output bin
•Printer driver selectable face-up (left) output bin with straight-through
paper path
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Font and
Memory
•24 MB standard DIMM (dual inline memory module) memory, expandable
to 128 MB DIMM*
•HP LaserJet 45 TrueType font set
•HP FontSmart utility, which provides 65 additional TrueType fonts for
Microsoft®Windows 3.1, Windows 95, and Windows NT 4.0
•Supports forms and fonts
Printer
Personality
Support
User Interface
and EIO
Accessories
•PCL5 color extension support in the printer
•Automatic printer personality switching
•PostScript™ support
•Standard ECP or bidirectional parallel cable interface (IEEE-1284
compliant)
•2 enhanced input/output (EIO) slots
•Automatic I/O (input/output) switching
•HP JetAdmin software for Windows NT 4.0, Windows NT 5.0, Novell NetWare,
andOS/2WarpServer
•Optional printer hard disk*, which provides storage for fonts and macros as
well as proof and print and and mopying capabilities (multiple original
prints)
•Optional flash**, ROM (read-only memory), or synchronous DRAM
(dynamic random-access memory) DIMM device memory
•Optional multi-bin mailbox, which provides multiple output destinations
•Optional 2,000-sheet input tray (tray 4)
•Optional duplexer, which provides two-sided printing
•Optional HP JetDirect 600N internal print server for network connections
* Toexpand the DIMM memory to 128 MB, install 16 MB DIMMs in all eight DIMM
slots.
** Either an optional printer hard disk or optional flash DIMMs can be installed. You
cannot install both on the printer.
For more information on supported media, see “Selecting Media” in
chapter 3.
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The approximate print speeds offered by this printer might vary from
those listed above because the following factors affect processing time:
• Complex graphics or large graphics
• I/O configuration
• Type of computer
• Computer configuration
• Amount of printer memory
• Network operating system
• Network configuration
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LaserJet 8500
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Figure 1
Locating the Printer’s Parts
The following figures show the locations of the printer’s parts.
A Printer Control Panel
B Left Output Bin (face up)
C Front Door
D Input Tray 2
E Power Button
F Input Tray 3
G Top Output Bin (face down)
H Flip-Up Media Stop
I Upper Right Door
J Input Tray 1
K Lower Right Door
L Printer Stand
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Figure 2
A Air Filter Door
B EIO Slot 2
C Tray 4 Connector (C-Link Connector)
D Parallel Connector
E Upper Left Door
F Lower Left Door
G EIO Slot 1 (shown with optional HP JetDirect internal print server)
H Power Connector
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LaserJet 8500
Note For information on the locations of printer consumables, see “Locating
Printer Consumables” in chapter 7.
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Figure 3
Optional Paper Handling Accessories and Status
Lights
The following figure shows the locations of optional or packaged
accessories and their status lights (if applicable).
A Multi-bin Mailbox
B Multi-bin Mailbox Status Light
C Duplexer (internal)
D Optional Tray 4 (2,000-Sheet Input Tray)
E Tray 4 Status Light
F Media Transfer Door
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Use the following table to interpret the status lights on tray 4 and the
multi-bin mailbox.
Light Tray 4 Multi-Bin Mailbox
Solid Green Theaccessory is on and ready. The accessory is on and ready.
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LaserJet 8500
Solid Amber The accessory is experiencing a
hardware malfunction.
Flashing Amber The accessory has a media jam or
a page needs to be removed from
tray 4, even if the page is not
jammed.
The lower right door might be open.
Off The printer might be in PowerSave
mode.Press [Go].
The accessory is not receiving
power.Check both the power
supply and the power cables.
The accessory is experiencing a
hardware malfunction.
The accessory has a media jam or
a page needs to be removed from
the multi-bin mailbox, even if the
page is not jammed.
The accessory is not correctly
attached to the printer.
The printer might be in PowerSave
mode.Press [Go].
The accessory is not receiving
power.Check both the power
supply and the power cables.
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Finding Information About thePrinter
Getting Started Guide provides information on installing
the hardware and software for the printer.
Quick Reference Guide provides information at the
printer on media jams, loading media, and common
printer control panel messages.
Online Help provides information at your computer about
the printer software and printer drivers.
Online User’s Guide provides information at your
computer on the printer hardware, troubleshooting, and
customer service.
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Chapter 2
Using the Printer Control Panel
Overview
The most convenient way to control the printer is through your
application or the printer driver. The commands in your application
override the printer control panel settings. For more information on
changing the printer settings from within an application or printer driver,
see the associated online help files.
Use the printer control panel to configure the default settings for the
printer or to obtain printer status information. Also, use the printer
control panel to access printer features not supported by the application.
Note Unless otherwise specified, control panel refers to the control panel on
the printer. Keys on the printer control panel are indicated by the [Key]
font.
Note For more information on controlling the printer in a network
environment, see the HP JetDirect software installation guide and the
HP JetAdmin online help.
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Figure 4
Printer Control Panel Keys and Indicator Lights
The following figure shows the locations of printer control panel
features.
A Go
Brings the printer online or offline, and exits menus.
B Menu
Accesses the printer control panel menus to set the printer defaults. This
key permits both forward and backward movement through the list of
available menus.
C Display
Presents data about the printer (such as printer status, required actions,
or data and print errors) in one or two lines of characters.
D – Value +
Steps through the value choices for a particular menu item using –/+.
This key permits both forward and backward movement through the
values.
E Cancel Job
Stops the currently printing job from printing. If no job is printing and
the display indicates that a job is processing, [Cancel[Job] cancels the
currently processing job and the next job begins printing. While the job
is being canceled,
CANCELING JOB is displayed.
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F Item
Steps through the items in a particular menu. This key permits both
forward and backward movement through the available items.
G Ready Indicator (green)
• On—The printer is online and able to accept and process data.
• Off—The printer is offline and unable to accept or process data.
• Flashing—The printer is going from online to offline, or from offline
to online.
H Data Indicator (green)
• On—Data is in the printer buffer, or the printer is processing data.
• Off—The printer buffer is empty.
• Flashing—The printer is receiving or processing data.
I Attention Indicator (amber)
• On—An error has occurred in the printer.
• Off—The printer does not require attention.
• Flashing—The printer requires attention.
J Select
Selects the item or value currently shown on the printer control panel
display. An asterisk (
For information on the status lights for the optional multi-bin mailbox
and the optional tray 4, see “Optional Paper Handling Accessories and
Status Lights” in chapter 1.
) is displayed when an item has been selected.
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When to Use the Printer Control Panel
Menus
The printer control panel menus allow you to select items such as the
number of copies and test pages. Use the printer control panel to
perform the following tasks:
• Set the media type for each input tray
• Continue a proof and print job
• Switch between online and offline status
• Print configuration pages
• Set the printer defaults when the application does not support the option
• Change the printer’s EIO configuration
• Make a selection that your application does not allow you to make
• Print a file directory page to identify the fonts and macros available on
the printer hard disk or the flash DIMM
Using the Printer Control Panel in Shared
Environments
The printer control panel functions in a network or other shared-printer
environment in the same way as it does when it is connected to a
standalone computer. Follow these guidelines before you change printer
control panel settings:
• Set the paper type (and size for tray 1 in Cassette mode) in the printer
control panel whenever changing or loading media in the input trays.
Configuring the media type (and size for tray 1 in Cassette mode) will
help ensure high-quality printouts on the correct media. For more
information on configuring the media type (and size for tray 1 in
Cassette mode), see “Configuring Media Type and Size” later in this
chapter.
• See the system administrator before making printer control panel
changes. Any printer control panel changes could affect other print jobs.
• Coordinate setting the default printer font and downloading fonts with
other users. Coordinating these operations conserves memory and
reduces the chances of unexpected printer output.
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Resetting the Printer
Use the procedures below to reset the printer to the factory defaults
listed in the table following this section.
To reset the printer to factory defaults
1 Press [Menu] until INFORMATION MENU appears on the printer control
panel display.
2 Press [Item] until PRINT CONFIG PAGE appears on the display.
3 Press [Select] to print the page.
4 Press [Menu] until RESETS MENU appears on the display.
5 Press [Item] until FACTORY DEFAULT RESET appears on the display.
6 Press [Select]. The printer will reset all factory defaults.
Note Resetting the printer to factory defaults clears all print jobs from the
print buffer. After resetting the defaults, reprint any lost print jobs.
7 Reset the EIO type and configure the printer, if necessary.
8 Press [Go] to bring the printer online.
9 Use the printer configuration page to reconfigure the printer.
Factory Defaults
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The following table lists factory defaults for printer settings.
Menu Item Factory Default
PAPER HANDLING MENU TRAY 1 MODE = FIRST
TRAY 1 TYPE =
TRAY 1 SIZE =
TRAY 2 TYPE = PLAIN
TRAY 3 TYPE = PLAIN
TRAY 4 TYPE =
PAPER DEST = TOP OUTPUTBIN
DUPLEX =
BINDING
MANUAL FEED OFF
OVERRIDEA4 WITH LETTER NO
AUTO PAPER OVERRIDE OFF
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1
1
3
4
5
PLAIN
LETTER (8.5-by-11inch)
PLAIN
OFF
LONG EDGE
2
Menu Item Factory Default
CONFIGURATION MENU POWERSAVE= 30 MIN
PERSONALITY AUTO
CLEARABLEWARNINGS ON
TONERLOW CONTINUE
PRINT PS ERRORS OFF
PRINTING MENU COPIES = 1
PAPER LETTER
ORIENTATION PORTRAIT
FORM LENGTH 60 LINES
PCL FONT SOURCE INTERNAL
PCL FONT NUMBER 0 (Courier)
PCL PITCH 10.00
PCL POINT SIZE 12.00
PCL SYMBOLSET PC-8
COURIER REGULAR
WIDE A4 NO
APPEND CRTO LF NO
I/O MENU I/O TIMEOUT 30 (seconds)
PARALLEL ADVFUNCTIONS = ON
1
Appears only ifCASSETTE MODEmode is selected.
2
This setting will defaultto A4in some countries.
3
Appears only ifthe optionaltray 4 is properly installed.
4
Appears only ifthe optionalduplexer is installed.
5
Appears only ifthe optionalduplexer is installed and DUPLEX is setto ON.
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Printing Menu Maps
Print menu maps from the printer control panel, and then use the menu
maps to view printer settings and to help navigate the printer control
panel menus.
To print menu maps
1 Press [Menu] until INFORMATION MENU appears on the printer control
panel display.
2 Press [Item] until PRINT MENU MAP appears on the display.
3 Press [Select] to print. The printer will automatically bring itself online.
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Changing Settings in the Printer Control
Panel
Use the printer control panel to configure the default printer selections
and to obtain printer status information. Also, use the printer control
panel to access printer features not supported by your application. For
more information on navigating the printer control panel, see “Printing
Menu Maps” on the previous page.
Configuring Menu Selections
Use the following instructions to configure all printer control panel
settings, including the default printer settings.
To configure menu selections in the printer control panel
1 Press [Menu] until the menu you want appears on the printer control
panel display.
2 Press [Item] until the item you want appears on the display.
3 Press [–[Value[+] until the value you want appears on the display.
4
Press [Select] to save the selection. An asterisk (*) appears to the right
of the selection.
5 Repeat steps 1 through 4 until all of your changes are complete.
6 Press [Go] to bring the printer online.
Note Changes to the printer control panel will not take effect until all current
data in the print buffer prints or until the next print job.
Auto Continue
The Auto Continue feature allows the printer to continue printing when
certain warnings or conditions occur (such as
message will be displayed on the printer control panel, but the printer
will continue printing. Auto Continue is always on, and most printer
control panel messages that do not disable the printer will not stop
subsequent jobs from printing. However, the job where the error
occurred might not print correctly.
TONER LOW). The printer
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If in the Configuration Menu
printer control panel messages can be cleared by pressing [Go].If
CLEARABLE WARNINGS is set to JOB, the clearable messages will be
cleared from the display automatically when the job where the error
occurred finishes printing.
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CLEARABLE WARNINGS is set to ON, many
Selecting the Mode for Tray 1
Tray 1 has two modes, First mode and Cassette mode. First mode is the
default mode for tray 1. In First mode, tray 1 functions as a
multipurpose tray. When tray 1 is in First mode, the printer will look
first for media loaded in tray 1. If there is media loaded in tray 1, the
printer will print from tray 1 regardless of media type and size, or media
source information sent with the print job.
In Cassette mode, tray 1 functions as a regular input tray. When tray 1 is
in Cassette mode, you load media in the input tray and configure the
media type and size on the printer control panel.
Note When using First mode, specify the media type and size in the printer
driver. If the printer senses that the media in tray 1 is a different size
from what you specified in the printer driver, then the printer either will
not feed the media or will only feed one page of the media and then stop
printing to prevent damage to the printer.
To select the mode for tray 1
1 Press [Menu] until PAPER HANDLING MENU appears on the printer
control panel display.
2 Press [Item] until TRAY 1 MODE = appears on the display.
3 Press [–[Value[+] until the correct mode appears on the display.
4
Press [Select] to save the selection. An asterisk (*) appears to the right
of the selection.
5 Press [Go] to bring the printer online.
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Configuring Media Type and Size
Configure the media type (such as plain paper, letterhead, or
transparencies) for each of the input trays. Also configure the media size
(such as letter, A4, or legal) if the printer is configured for Cassette
mode in tray 1. If the media type and size have been correctly
configured for the input trays, the printer will print based on the type
and size of media and will automatically use the correct input tray.
Configuring the media type is beneficial for several reasons:
• Setting the media type prevents printing on the wrong, possibly
expensive, media.
• The printer will automatically adjust its print speed to accommodate
special media (such as card stock, labels, and transparencies). These
adjustments will give the best quality output, saving time and resources.
Note If the media type is not set properly, the printer might not print on the
correct media or at the correct speed for the media type, which can
result in poor print quality.
To configure the input trays
1 Press [Menu] until PAPER HANDLING MENU appears on the printer
control panel display.
2 Press [Item] until TRAY [number] TYPE = appears on the display.
3 Press [–[Value[+] until the correct media type appears on the display.
4
Press [Select] to save the selection. An asterisk (*) appears to the right
of the selection.
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Note Trays 2, 3, and the optional tray 4 will automatically sense the media
size. To configure the media size for tray 1 in Cassette mode, continue
with step 5. Otherwise, proceed to step 8.
5 To configure tray 1 in Cassette mode, press [Item] until TRAY 1SIZE=
appears on the display.
6 Press [–[Value[+] until the correct media size appears on the display.
7
Press [Select] to save the selection. An asterisk (*) appears to the right
of the selection.
8 Repeat steps 2 through 4 to configure the media type in another input
tray.
- Or Press [Go] to bring the printer online.
For more information on First and Cassette modes, see “Selecting the
Mode for Tray 1” later in this chapter.
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Selecting an Output Bin
Select the top output bin (face down) or the left output bin (face up) in
the printer control panel. The top output bin stacks the pages in
sequential order, so that the first page is on top and the last page is on
bottom. The left output bin provides a straight paper path which is
useful to prevent curling when printing on card stock, labels, or other
special media.
If you have an optional multi-bin mailbox, the system administrator
must select the mode for the multi-bin mailbox through the HP
JetAdmin software or with a PJL (printer job language) command.
Three modes are available:
• mailbox—a mailbox name or user name can be assigned to each
mailbox bin
• job separator—each print job is delivered to a separate mailbox bin,
beginning with the lowest bin
• stacker—print jobs are delivered to mailbox bins, beginning with the
lowest bin, until bins are full
Select the default destination for print jobs in the printer control panel.
The printer will send print jobs to the default destination if a destination
is not selected in the printer driver, or if your printing environment does
not use printer drivers. For more information on using the HP JetAdmin
software, see the online help. For more information on using PJL
commands to set the multi-bin mailbox mode, see appendix C, “PJL
Commands.”
Note Changes made to the multi-bin mailbox mode settings in the printer
driver will not override the multi-bin mailbox mode set in the HP
JetAdmin software or through PJL commands.
To select an output bin
1 Press [Menu] until PAPER HANDLING MENU appears on the printer
control panel display.
2 Press [Item] until PAPER DEST = appears on the display.
3 Press [–[Value[+] until the correct destination appears on the display.
4
Press [Select] to save the selection. An asterisk (*) appears to the right
of the selection.
5 Press [Go] to bring the printer online.
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Setting Media Type and Size Overrides
Set the media override option to select the media on which a job will
print if the selected media is not available.
To set the media override
1 Press [Menu] until PAPER HANDLING MENU appears on the printer
control panel display.
2 Press [Item] until AUTO PAPER OVERRIDE appears on the display.
3 Press [–[Value[+] until the ON or OFF appears on the display.
• ON—If the requested media is not found, TRAY X LOAD <Type> <Size>
will appear on the display. There will be a delay before the printer
automatically prints on plain paper on the default media size (set in
the
PRINTING MENU on the printer control panel). The delay time can
be configured through the HP JetAdmin software. For more
information on configuring HP JetAdmin software, see the associated
online help file.
• OFF—TRAY X LOAD <Type> <Size> will appear on the display. The
printer will not print until it detects the correct media type and size or
[Go] is pressed.
Note If the requested media size is larger than the default paper size (for
example, 11-by-17 inch size is requested, but the default is letter size),
then the image will be cropped to fit on the smaller page size.
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4
Press [Select] to save the selection. An asterisk (*) appears to the right
of the selection.
5 Press [Go] to bring the printer online.
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Selecting the A4 Override
Enabling OVERRIDE A4 WITH LETTER will print A4-sized documents on
letter-sided media, or letter-sized documents on A4-sized media.
However if an input tray is configured for the size you want to override
(letter or A4), then the printer will print on the correct size of media
regardless of the override setting.
To select the A4 override
1 Press [Menu] until PAPER HANDLING MENU appears on the printer
control panel display.
2 Press [Item] until OVERRIDE A4 WITH LETTER appears on the display.
3 Press [–[Value[+] to display ON or OFF.
4
Press [Select] to save the selection. An asterisk (*) appears to the right
of the selection.
5 Press [Go] to bring the printer online.
Controlling a Proof and Print Job
The proof and print feature prints one copy of a job for proofreading,
and then allows quick and easy printing of any remaining copies from
the printer control panel. For more information on using the proof and
print feature, see the online help for the printer driver.
Note A printer hard disk is required to use the proof and print feature.
To continue a proof and print job
1 Press [Menu] until PROOF AND PRINT MENU appears on the printer
control panel display.
2 Press [Item] until the job owner and job name appears on the display.
3 Press [–[Value[+] to change the number of copies to be printed. If you do
not want to change the number of copies to be printed, go to step 4.
4 Press [Select] to print the remaining copies of the print job.
5 Press [Go] to bring the printer online.
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To delete a proof and print job
1 Press [Menu] until PROOF AND PRINT MENU appears on the printer
control panel display.
2 Press [Item] until the job owner and job name appears on the display.
3 Press [–[Value[+] to change the number of copies to 0 (zero), then press
[Select] to delete the remaining copies.
- Or Press [Cancel[Job].
4 Press [Go] to bring the printer online.
Selecting Toner Low Response
Selecting the toner low response allows you to determine how the
printer will behave when the printer detects a toner level is low.
Note The printer uses the toner low response setting as the setting for
TRANSFER KIT OUT REPLACE KIT, FUSER LIFE OUT REPLACE KIT, and
DRUM LIFE LOW REPLACE DRUM KIT messages. For example, if the toner
low response is set to
REPLACE KIT
message appears on the printer control panel and the user
presses [Go] the printer will continue printing.
To select the toner low response
1 Press [Menu] until CONFIGURATION MENU appears on the printer control
panel display.
2 Press [Item] until TONER LOW appears on the display.
3 Press [–[Value[+] until the option you want appears on the display. The
available options include the following:
• STOP will take the printer offline. Pressing [Go] will bring the printer
online and allow printing to continue until the toner cartridge is
empty. When the toner cartridge is empty, the message
REPLACE <Color>
• CONTINUE will display the TONER LOW REPLACE <Color> warning
until the toner cartridge is empty.
4
Press [Select] to save the selection. An asterisk (*) appears to the right
of the selection.
5 Press [Go] to bring the printer online.
CONTINUE, then when the TRANSFER KIT OUT
TONER OUT
will be displayed.
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Note Although this option allows you to configure the printer behavior when
the consumable lives are low, print quality will eventually degrade after
a consumable’s life has reached low, regardless of how you have
configured the printer response. These print quality problems can be
fixed by replacing the consumable.
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Setting the Power Save Mode
The Power Save mode conserves electricity by reducing the amount of
power the printer uses when it has been idle for a length of time
specified in the printer control panel. The default setting is 30 minutes
30 MIN). However, the Power Save mode can be adjusted to start
(
between 10 seconds and 120 minutes after the last print job finishes. The
printer fans will run for 30 minutes after entering Power Save mode to
cool the printer.
Note The 10 seconds setting is for use by service personnel and is not
recommended for daily use.
To set the Power Save mode
1 Press [Menu] until CONFIGURATION MENU appears on the printer control
panel display.
2 Press [Item] until POWERSAVE appears on the display.
3 Press [–[Value[+] until the interval you want (between 30 minutes and
120 minutes) appears on the display.
4
Press [Select] to save the selection. An asterisk (*) appears to the right
of the selection.
5 Press [Go] to bring the printer online.
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Selecting Parallel Advanced Function
If the printer is not correctly interpreting data transmitted across the
ECP (enhanced capability parallel) port, turn the parallel advanced
functions off to send the printer into compatibility mode. Compatibility
mode turns the bidirectional communication off so that an HP LaserJet
fax or other peripheral between the host computer and the printer will
work correctly.
Note You must have the parallel advanced functions turned off for a
peripheral connected between the host computer and the printer to work
correctly.
To select the parallel advanced function
1 Press [Menu] until I/O MENU appears on the printer control panel display.
2 Press [Item] until PARALLEL ADV FUNCTIONS = appears on the display.
3 Press [–[Value[+] to display ON or OFF.
4
Press [Select] to save the selection. An asterisk (*) appears to the right
of the selection.
5 Press [Go] to bring the printer online.
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Selecting the Default Printer Personality
Select the default printer personality for multi-platform environments, or
select a personality if your printer driver does not send the PJL header
with the print job.
Note To decrease the amount of time the printer spends switching between
personalities, set the default to the personality your network uses most
of the time.
To select the printer personality
1 Press [Menu] until CONFIGURATION MENU appears on the printer control
panel display.
2 Press [Item] until PERSONALITY appears on the display.
3 Press [–[Value[+] until the option you want appears on the display. The
available options include the following:
• AUTO enables switching by file type or PJL description. This is the
default setting and the best setting to maintain all printer capabilities.
• PCL selects printer control language (PCL) as the printer personality.
• POSTSCRIPT selects the PostScript language as the printer personality.
4
Press [Select] to save the selection. An asterisk (*) appears to the right
of the selection.
5 Press [Go] to bring the printer online.
AUTO is the default setting.
Setting the I/O Timeout
The I/O timeout sets the amount of time the printer waits after receiving
print data before switching I/O ports. The default time is 30 seconds.
To set the I/O timeout
1 Press [Menu] until I/O MENU appears on the printer control panel display.
2 Press [Item] until I/O TIMEOUT appears on the display.
3 Press [–[Value[+] until the interval you want (between 5 and 300
seconds) appears on the display.
4
Press [Select] to save the selection. An asterisk (*) appears to the right
of the selection.
5 Press [Go] to bring the printer online.
Note If the I/O timeout is too short, print jobs might be incomplete. If the I/O
timeout is too long, print jobs might be unnecessarily delayed.
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Locking the Printer Control Panel
You can prevent users from changing the printer control panel settings
by establishing a password, thus enabling the printer control panel lock.
When locked, unauthorized users who try to change settings in the
printer control panel will receive an
If you are using Microsoft Windows, use either the HP JetAdmin
software or an ASCII escape sequence. The easier of the two methods is
through the HP JetAdmin software, which is on the CD-ROM that came
with the printer. From the HP JetAdmin software, select the Printer tab,
and then select Lock Control Panel. For more information on using the
HP JetAdmin software to perform this function, see the HP JetAdmin
online help.
If you choose not to use the HP JetAdmin software, follow the
procedures in appendix C, “PJL Commands,” to control printer security
with the ASCII escape sequence.
If you are using Mac OS, use the HP LaserJet utility. From the HP
LaserJet utility, on the Security tab select Lock Control Panel.
Note If you have forgotten the password for the printer control panel, print a
configuration page then reset the printer with a cold reset (hold down
[Go] while turning the printer off and on). All printer settings (including
internal print server card settings) will return to the factory defaults, all
passwords will be cleared, and the printer control panel will be
unlocked. Use the configuration page to restore the printer settings. For
more information on printing a configuration page, see “Printing
Internal Pages” later in this chapter.
ACCESS DENIED message.
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Selecting the Display Language
Using the printer control panel, you can set the printer to display printer
messages and print test pages in a variety of supported languages.
To select the display language
1 Hold down [Select] while turning the printer off and then on. CONFIG
LANGUAGE
approximately one second. Once the printer has restarted,
LANGUAGE=ENGLISH will appear.
Note Only [–[Value[+], [Select], and [Go] are active while the display
language is being configured. All other keys are ignored.
If you press [Go] without selecting a language, the printer will bring
itself online and all subsequent messages will be displayed in English.
However, since no display language was selected, the
ENGLISH
printer is next turned on. This message will be displayed every time the
printer is turned on until you select a language through the configure
language mode.
2 Press [–[Value[+] until the language you want appears on the display.
3
Press [Select] to save the selection. An asterisk (*) appears to the right
of the selection. The language selected will be the default language until
another selection is made by restarting the printer in the configure
language mode.
4 Press [Go] to bring the printer online.
(in English) appears on the printer control panel display for
LANGUAGE =
message will reappear (after the power-on self test) when the
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Printing Internal Pages
Print a configuration page to verify that the printer is set up correctly or
to verify information about the printer’s configuration.
To print a configuration page
1 Press [Menu] until INFORMATION MENU appears on the printer control
panel display.
2 Press [Item] until the option you want appears on the display. The
available options include the following:
• PRINT MENU MAP
• PRINT CONFIG PAGE
• PRINT PCL FONT LIST
• PRINT PS FONT LIST
• PRINT LASERJET DEMONSTRATION
• PRINT FILE DIRECTORY PAGE
• PRINT CONTINUOUS CONFIG PAGES
• PRINT EVENT LOG
3 Press [Select] to print the page. The printer will automatically bring
itself online.
4 If you want to print another page, repeat steps 1 though 3.
2
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Figure 5
Interpreting the Configuration Page
The following figure is a example of a configuration page.
A Printer Information—Lists the printer product number, serial number,
PCL firmware date code, PostScript version, total pages printed during
the life of the printer, number of color pages printed during the life of
the printer, number of black-and-white pages printed during the life of
the printer, and number of duplex pages printed during the life of the
printer.
B Installed Options—Shows whether options have been installed, such as
the printer hard disk, DIMMs, duplexer, multi-bin mailbox, and optional
input trays.
C Consumables: % of Life Remaining—Shows the percentage of the
maximum rated life remaining for some consumable kits in the printer.
D Memory—Shows the total memory installed in the printer (including a
printer hard disk) and the settings that affect how the memory is used.
E Paper Tray Configuration—Lists the types and sizes of media
configured for each input tray.
F Security—Shows whether the security features have been activated,
such as the printer control panel lock, printer control panel password,
and printer hard disk lock. There also is a service information code for
service personnel.
G Event Log—Lists the last five printer events, including printer jams,
service errors, and other printer actions.
H Color Adjust—Lists the number of pages since the last color
adjustment.
Note Print the Menu Map from the printer control panel to view the current
color adjustment values.
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Managing Memory
The printer supports an optional printer hard disk and flash, ROM
(read-only memory), and synchronous DRAM (dynamic random-access
memory) DIMMs (dual inline memory modules). DRAM DIMMs must
be installed in synchronized pairs (two DIMMs) with the same amount
of memory installed in facing left and right slots. For more information
on DIMMs, see appendix A, “DIMM Installation.”
The printer comes with 24 MB of RAM and can be expanded with
additional DIMMs. The printer has four available DIMM slots for
additional 4, 8, or 16 MB DIMMs.
Either an optional printer hard disk or a flash DIMM is available for
storing downloaded fonts and forms in the printer. Unlike standard
printer memory, information stored on the printer hard disk or flash
DIMM is permanently downloaded and will remain in the printer even
when the printer is turned off. A printer hard disk also enables proof and
print and mopying features (which can significantly decrease the
processing time for multiple copies, or large or complex jobs). For
information on ordering a printer hard disk, see “Accessories, Options,
and Related Products” in chapter 9.
Note The printer will only support either a printer hard disk or flash DIMM.
A printer hard disk is required to mopy or proof and print.
Downloading Fonts
Mac OS users can download fonts to the printer RAM or printer hard
disk through the HP LaserJet utility, and Windows users can download
fonts to the printer RAM or printer hard disk through the PCL printer
driver or third party applications. For the Mac OS environment, see the
HP LaserJet utility online help included with the HP LaserJet utility
software. For the Windows environment, see the printer driver online
help.
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Resource Saving
Resource Saving allows PCL and PostScript fonts and macros
downloaded to the printer’s RAM when the printer switches between
PCL and PostScript personalities. The printer determines the amount of
RAM allocated to save each of the printer personality environments.
Resource Saving is always enabled.
Note All data downloaded to the printer’s RAM will be lost when the printer
is turned off.
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Configuring the Printer for a Network
For printers with the optional HP JetDirect internal print server, certain
network parameters might need to be set depending upon the network
configuration. If you choose not to use the HP JetAdmin software to
configure these parameters, use one of the following procedures to set
the network parameters from the printer control panel.
For more information on configuring network parameters using the HP
JetAdmin software, see the HP JetDirect Print Server Software
Installation Guide.
Note EIO slot 1 is the bottom slot; EIO slot 2 is the top slot.
Configuring Novell NetWare Parameters
The HP JetDirect internal print server automatically selects a Novell
NetWare frame type; however,if this selection is incorrect, reset it from
the printer control panel. The Novell NetWare frame type is displayed
on the configuration page.
To configure the Novell NetWare parameters
1 Press [Menu] until HP EIO <number> MENU appears on the printer control
panel display. <Number> identifies the EIO slot number.
2 Press [Item] until CFG NETWORK = appears on the display.
3 Press [–]Value]+] until YES appears on the display.
4
Press [Select] to save the selection. An asterisk (*) appears to the right
of the selection.
Note Selecting CFG NETWORK = YES tells the printer that you want to
configure the network. The printer control panel changes back to
NETWORK = NO
after you finish configuring the Novell NetWare
CFG
parameters.
5 Press [Item] until CFG NOVELL = appears on the display.
6 Press [–]Value]+] until YES appears on the display.
7
Press [Select] to save the selection. An asterisk (*) appears to the right
of the selection.
8 Press [Item] until FRAME = appears on the display.
9 Press [–]Value]+] until the Novell NetWare protocol frame type option
you want appears on the display. The available options include the
following:
• AUTO (default) sets the first detected frame type.
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• EN_8023 limits frame types to IPX over IEEE 802.3 frames. All
others will be counted and discarded.
• EN_II limits frame types to IPX over Ethernet II frames. All others
will be counted and discarded.
• EN_8022 limits frame types to IPX over IEEE 802.2 with Ethernet
frames. All others will be counted and discarded.
• EN_SNAP limits frame types to IPX over SNAP with Ethernet frames.
All others will be counted and discarded.
10
Press [Select] to save the selection. An asterisk (*) appears to the right
of the selection.
11 Press [Go] to bring the printer online.
Configuring TCP/IP
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If you choose not to use the HP JetAdmin software to configure TCP/IP
parameters, or if you are using a UNIX
Solaris, or SunOS, use the printer control panel to configure the
following TCP/IP parameters manually:
®
system other than HP-UX,
• Enable/disable BOOTP for configuration parameters (the default is to
use BOOTP)
• IP address (4 bytes)
• Subnet mask (4 bytes)
• Syslog server IP address (4 bytes)
• Default gateway (4 bytes)
• TCP connection timeout (in seconds) connection timeout, configuring
TCP
Note Do not disable the BOOTP parameter if you will be using RARP or
DHCP.
To configure TCP/IP parameters
1 Press [Menu] until HP EIO <number> MENU appears on the printer control
panel display. <Number> identifies the EIO slot number.
2 Press [Item] until CFG NETWORK = appears on the display.
3 Press [–]Value]+] until YES appears on the display.
4
Press [Select]to save the selection. An asterisk (*) appears to the right of
the selection.
Note Selecting CFG NETWORK = YES tells the printer that you want to
configure the network. The printer control panel changes back to
NETWORK = NO
5 Press [Item] until CFG TCP/IP = appears on the display.
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after you finish configuring the TCP/IP parameters.
CFG
6 Press [–]Value]+] until YES appears on the display.
7
Press [Select] to save the selection. An asterisk (*) appears to the right
of the selection.
8 Press [Item] until BOOTP = appears on the display.
9 Press [–]Value]+] until YES or NO appears on the display.
10
Press [Select] to save the selection. An asterisk (*) appears to the right
of the selection.
• If you select YES, then the values for the TCP/IP parameters will be
provided by the BOOTP file, RARP, or DHCP and no other TCP/IP
configuration is necessary. Go to step 16.
• If you select NO, then you will be prompted to configure each of the
TCP/IP parameters. Go to step 11 to complete the configuration.
11 Press [Item] until IP BYTE 1 = appears on the display.
12 Press [–]Value]+] until the value of the first byte of the IP address
appears on the display.
13
Press [Select] to save the selection. An asterisk (*) appears to the right
of the selection.
14 Press [Item] to continue. Repeat steps 12 and 13 to configure the
remaining bytes of the IP address.
15 Repeat steps 11 through 15 to configure the subnet mask bytes (SM =),
syslog server IP address (
TIMEOUT =).
(
16 Press [Go] to bring the printer online.
LG =), default gateway (GW =), and timeout
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Configuring Apple EtherTalk Phase Parameter
Configure the printer by assigning EtherTalk zones so the printer can be
accessed through the Chooser.
To configure EtherTalk phase parameters
1 Press [Menu] until HP EIO <number> MENU appears on the printer control
panel display. <Number> identifies the EIO slot number.
2 Press [Item] until CFG NETWORK = appears on the display.
3 Press [–]Value]+] until YES appears on the display.
4
Press [Select]to save the selection. An asterisk (*) appears to the right of
the selection.
Note Selecting CFG NETWORK = YES tells the printer that you want to
configure the network. The printer control panel changes back to
NETWORK = NO
5 Press [Item] until CFG ETALK = appears on the display.
6 Press [–]Value]+] until YES appears on the display.
7
Press [Select] to save the selection. An asterisk (*) appears to the right
of the selection.
8 Press [Item] until PHASE = appears on the display.
9 Press [–]Value]+] until the phase parameter you want appears on the
display.
after you finish configuring the EtherTalk parameters.
2
Control Panel
CFG
Note EtherTalk phase 2 is used by most multizone networks.
10
Press [Select] to save the selection. An asterisk (*) appears to the right
of the selection.
11 Press [Go] to bring the printer online.
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Disabling Network Protocols
By factory default, all supported network protocols are enabled in the
printer. Disabling unused protocols will enhance printer performance
because it will:
• Decrease printer-generated network traffic.
• Prevent unauthorized users from printing to the printer.
• Provide only pertinent information on the configuration page.
• Allow the display of warning messages on the printer control panel
display to show protocol-specific error conditions.
To disable IPX/SPX
Note Do not disable this protocol if peer-to-peer network clients, such as
Windows 95 or Windows NT clients, use the printer.
1 Press [Menu] until HP EIO <number> MENU appears on the printer control
panel display. <Number> identifies the EIO slot number.
2 Press [Item] until CFG NETWORK = appears on the display.
3 Press [–]Value]+] until YES appears on the display.
4
Press [Select]to save the selection. An asterisk (*) appears to the right of
the selection.
Note Selecting CFG NETWORK = YES tells the printer that you want to
configure the network. The printer control panel changes back to
NETWORK = NO
5 Press [Item] until NOVELL = appears on the display.
6 Press [–]Value]+] until OFF appears on the display.
7
Press [Select] to save the selection. An asterisk (*) appears to the right
after you finish disabling the IPX/SPX protocol.
CFG
of the selection.
8 Press [Go] to bring the printer online.
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To disable DLC/LLC
1 Press [Menu] until HP EIO <number> MENU appears on the printer control
panel display. <Number> identifies the EIO slot number.
2 Press [Item] until CFG NETWORK = appears on the display.
3 Press [–]Value]+] until YES appears on the display.
4
Press [Select]to save the selection. An asterisk (*) appears to the right of
the selection.
Note Selecting CFG NETWORK = YES tells the printer that you want to
configure the network. The printer control panel changes back to
NETWORK = NO
5 Press [Item] until DLC/LLC = appears on the display.
6 Press [–]Value]+] until OFF appears on the display.
7
Press [Select] to save the selection. An asterisk (*) appears to the right
after you finish disabling the DLC/LLC protocol.
of the selection.
8 Press [Go] to bring the printer online.
To disable TCP/IP
1 Press [Menu] until HP EIO <number> MENU appears on the printer control
panel display. <Number> identifies the EIO slot number.
2 Press [Item] until CFG NETWORK = appears on the display.
3 Press [–]Value]+] until YES appears on the display.
4
Press [Select]to save the selection. An asterisk (*) appears to the right of
the selection.
CFG
2
Control Panel
Note Selecting CFG NETWORK = YES tells the printer that you want to
configure the network. The printer control panel changes back to
NETWORK = NO
5 Press [Item] until TCP/IP = appears on the display.
6 Press [–]Value]+] until OFF appears on the display.
7
Press [Select] to save the selection. An asterisk (*) appears to the right
after you finish disabling the TCP/IP protocol.
CFG
of the selection.
8 Press [Go] to bring the printer online.
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To disable Apple EtherTalk
1 Press [Menu] until HP EIO <number> MENU appears on the printer control
panel display. <Number> identifies the EIO slot number.
2 Press [Item] until CFG NETWORK = appears on the display.
3 Press [–]Value]+] until YES appears on the display.
4
Press [Select]to save the selection. An asterisk (*) appears to the right of
the selection.
Note Selecting CFG NETWORK = YES tells the printer that you want to
configure the network. The printer control panel changes back to
NETWORK = NO
5 Press [Item] until ETALK = appears on the display.
6 Press [–]Value]+] until OFF appears on the display.
7
Press [Select] to save the selection. An asterisk (*) appears to the right
of the selection.
8 Press [Go] to bring the printer online.
after you finish disabling the EtherTalk protocol.
CFG
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Common Printing Tasks
Selecting Media
Many types of paper and other print media can be used with the printer,
within certain specifications. Using media that does not meet the
specifications outlined in this chapter can increase the incidence of
media jams, contribute to repair and maintenance costs, and cause
premature wear, print quality problems, and problems requiring service.
This service might not be covered by the HP warranty or service
agreements.
Before purchasing media or specialized forms, test a small quantity in
the printer. Make sure your media supplier obtains and understands the
media and print media specifications in the HP LaserJet Printer Family
Paper Specifications Guide. (For ordering information, see “Accessories,
Options, and Related Products” in chapter 9.)
Chapter 3
Note It is possible that media could meet all of the specifications in this
chapter and still not print satisfactorily. This might be caused by
abnormal characteristics of the printing environment or other variables
over which HP has no control, such as extremes in temperature and
humidity.
• Use only print media that meet the specifications outlined in this chapter.
• Do not attempt to print unsupported sizes or weights of media or other
unsupported media. For more information on supported media, see
“Supported Media Weights and Sizes for Input Trays” on the next page.
• Always handle transparencies and glossy media by their edges to avoid
fingerprints in the image area.
• Do not use media that has already passed through the printer or through
a copy machine, even if there is no printing on the page.
• Recycled media can be used with this printer. Recycled media must
meet the specifications shown in this chapter.
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Supported Media Weights and Sizes for Input
Trays
The following table lists the types and sizes of media supported by each
input tray. For best results, use HP LaserJet paper or conventional white
xerographic paper. The media should be good quality and free of cuts,
nicks, tears, spots, loose particles, dust, wrinkles, voids, perforations,
and curled or bent edges. For a complete list of media specifications, see
the HP LaserJet Printer Family Paper Specifications Guide.
For more information on orienting the media in each of the input trays,
see the appropriate section later in this chapter.
Tray Location Media Type Media Size
Tray 1 Paper
Plain
Preprinted
Letterhead
Prepunched
Bond
Recycled
Color
Card Stock
Heavy (greater
than 28 lb/105
g/m² bond)
Glossy
Envelopes Monarch (3.90 by 7.50in, 99.06 by
Labels Letter (8.50by 11 in, 215.90 by 279.40
Transparency Letter (8.50by 11 in, 215.90 by 279.40
(Common Name and Dimensions)
Executive(7.25 by 10.50 in, 184.15 by
266.70 mm)
Letter (8.50by 11 in, 215.90 by 279.40
mm)
Legal (8.50by 14 in, 215.90 by 355.60
mm)
11 by 17in (279.40 by 431.80mm)
A5 (148 by 210 mm, 5.83by 8.27 in)
ISO B5 (176by 250 mm, 6.93 by 9.85 in)
JIS B5 (182by 257 mm, 7.17 by 10.13
in)
A4 (210 by 297 mm, 8.27by 11.70 in)
JIS B4 (257by 364 mm, 10.13 by 14.34
in)
A3 (297 by 420 mm, 17.70by 16.55 in)
12 by 18.50in (304.80 by 469.90mm)
312 by 440mm (12.29 by 17.33 in)
Custom minimum99 by 190 mm (3.90
by 7.49 in),maximum 304 by 469mm
11.98 by 18.48 in)
90.50 mm)
Commercial #10(Com10) (4.10 by 9.50
in, 104.14 by 241.30 mm)
DL (110 by 220 mm, 4.33by 8.67 in)
Double Post Card (JPOSTD) (148 by
200 mm, 5.83by 7.88 in)
C5 (162 by 229 mm, 6.38by 9.02 in)
B5 (176 by 250 mm, 6.93by 9.85 in)
mm)
A4 (210 by 297 mm, 8.27by 11.70 in)
mm)
A4 (210 by 297 mm, 8.27by 11.70 in)
Media Weight Maximum Capacity
16 to 58lb
(60 to 216g/m²)
bond
Maximum 24lb
(90 g/m²) bond
— Limit to media-fill mark
4 to 5mils (0.10
to 0.13 mm)
thick*
100 sheets of20 lb (75
g/m²) bond
Limit to media-fill mark
on the mediawidth
guides
Approximately 10
Limit to media-fill mark
on the mediawidth
guides
on the mediawidth
guides
Limit to media-fill mark
on the mediawidth
guides
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Tray Location Media Type Media Size
Trays 2 and 3 Paper
Plain
Preprinted
Letterhead
Prepunched
Bond
Recycled
Color
Glossy
Transparency Letter (8.50by 11 in, 215.90 by 279.40
Tray 4 (optional) Paper
Plain
Preprinted
Letterhead
Prepunched
Bond
Recycled
Color
Glossy**
* HP recommends using5 mil (0.13 mm) thicktransparencies withthis printer.
** Althoughtray 4 supports glossy paper, tray 4 does not support the Glossy finishsetting in theprinter driver.
(Common Name and Dimensions)
Executive (7.25 by 10.50 in, 184.15 by
266.70 mm)
Letter (8.50by 11 in, 215.90by 279.40
mm)
Legal (8.50by 14 in, 215.90by 355.60
mm)
A4 (210by 297 mm, 8.27 by 11.70 in)
Tray 3 only
11 by 17in (279.40 by 431.80mm)
A3 (297by 420 mm, 17.70 by 16.55 in)
mm)
A4 (210by 297 mm, 8.27 by 11.70 in)
Letter (8.50by 11 in, 215.90by 279.40
mm)
Legal (8.50by 14 in, 215.90by 355.60
mm)
11 by 17in (279.40 by 431.80mm)
A4 (210by 297 mm, 8.27 by 11.70 in)
JIS B4 (257by 364 mm, 10.13by 14.34
in)
A3 (297by 420 mm, 17.70 by 16.55 in)
Media Weight Maximum Capacity
16 to 28lb
(60 to 105g/m²)
bond
4 to 5mils (0.10
to 0.13 mm)
thick*
16 to 28lb
(60 to 105g/m²)
bond
500 sheets of20 lb (75
g/m²) bond
Limit to media-fill mark
on the media width
guides
Limit to media-fill mark
on the media width
guides
2,000 sheets of20 lb
(75 g/m²) bond
Limit to media-fill mark
on the media width
guides
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Supported Media Weights and Sizes for the
Optional Multi-bin Mailbox
The following table lists the types and sizes of media supported by
multi-bin mailbox output bins.
Bin Media Type Media Size
Mailboxes Paper
Left (face-up)
Output Bin
Plain
Preprinted
Letterhead
Prepunched
Bond
Recycled
Color
Paper
Plain
Preprinted
Letterhead
Prepunched
Bond
Recycled
Color
Card Stock
Heavy (greater
than 28 lb/105
g/m² bond)
Glossy
Labels Letter (8.50by 11 in, 215.90 by 279.40 mm)
Transparency Letter (8.50by 11 in, 215.90by 279.40 mm)
Envelopes Commercial#10 (Com10) (4.10 by 9.50 in,
(Common Name andDimensions)
Letter (8.50by 11 in, 215.90by 279.40 mm)
Legal (8.50by 14 in, 215.90by 355.60 mm)
11 by 17inch (279.40 by 431.80mm)
A4 (210by 297 mm, 8.27 by 11.70 in)
A3 (297by 420 mm, 17.70 by 16.55 in)
JIS B4 (257by 364 mm, 10.13by 14.34 in)
Letter (8.50by 11 in, 215.90by 279.40 mm)
Legal (8.50by 14 in, 215.90by 355.60 mm)
11 by 17in (279.40 by 431.80mm)
Executive (7.25 by 10.50 in, 184.15 by
266.70 mm)
A4 (210by 297 mm, 8.27 by 11.70 in)
A5 (148by 210 mm, 5.83 by 8.27 in)
A3 (297by 420 mm, 17.70 by 16.55 in)
JIS B5 (182by 257 mm, 7.17 by 10.13 in)
JIS B4 (257by 364 mm, 10.13by 14.34 in)
ISO B5 (176by 250 mm, 6.93 by 9.85 in)
12 by 18.50in (304.80 by 469.90mm)
312 by 440mm (12.29 by 17.33in)
Custom minimum99 by 190 mm (3.90 by
7.49 in),maximum 304 by 469 mm
11.98 by 18.48in)
A4 (210by 297 mm, 8.27 by 11.70 in)
A4 (210by 297 mm, 8.27 by 11.70 in)
104.14 by 241.30 mm)
Monarch (3.90by 7.50 in, 99.06by 190.50
mm)
Media Weight Maximum
16 to 28lb (60 to
105 g/m²) bond
16 to 58lb (60 to
216 g/m²)bond
—
4 to 5mils (0.10 to
0.13 mm) thick*
Maximum 24 lb
(90 g/m²) bond
Capacity
250 sheets of20 lb
(75 g/m²)bond
125 sheets of20 lb
(75 g/m²)bond
30 Monarch-sized
envelopes
C5 (162 by 229 mm, 6.38by 9.02 in)
DL (110 by 220 mm, 4.33by 8.67 in)
B5 (176by 250 mm, 6.93 by 9.85 in)
Double Post Card (JPOSTD) (148by 200
mm, 5.83 by 7.88 in)
* HP recommends using5 mil (0.13 mm) thicktransparencies withthis printer.
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Preprinted Forms and Letterhead
Observe the following guidelines to avoid problems with preprinted
forms and letterhead.
• Forms and letterhead must have been printed with heat-resistant inks
that will not melt, vaporize, or release hazardous emissions when
subjected to the printer’s fusing temperatures (approximately 374° F, or
190° C).
• The inks must be non-flammable and must not adversely affect any
printer rollers.
• Forms and letterhead should be sealed in a moisture-proof wrapping to
prevent moisture damage during storage.
• Inks must be completely dry on forms and letterhead before they are
used in the printer. Ink that is not completely dry can come off the page
during the fusing process.
Recycled Media
Choose recycled media that meets the same specifications as standard
paper (see “Supported Media Weights and Sizes for Input Trays” earlier
in this chapter). HP recommends that recycled media contain no more
than five percent ground wood.
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Printing Tasks
Envelopes
Envelopes can only be printed from tray 1. The weight of the envelope
paper should not exceed 24 lb (90 g/m²) bond; otherwise, jamming
might occur. For more information on printing envelopes, see “Printing
Envelopes from Tray 1” later in this chapter.
• Envelopes should lie flat, with less than 0.25 inches (6.35 mm) curl.
• Output envelopes to the left (face-up) output bin rather than to the top
(face-down) output bin to reduce curl.
• The optional multi-bin mailbox does not support envelopes except in its
left (face-up) output bin.
• Do not use envelopes with windows or clasps.
• Make sure envelopes are not wrinkled, nicked, or otherwise damaged.
• Envelopes with a peel-off adhesive strip or with more than one flap
must use adhesives compatible with the printer’s fusing temperatures
(approximately 374° F, or 190° C). Extra flaps or strips can result in
wrinkling or creasing, and can cause jamming.
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Transparencies
Caution Use only transparencies supported for use in this printer, such as HP
Color LaserJet transparencies (for ordering information, see
“Accessories, Options, and Related Products” in chapter 9). Using
transparencies that do not meet the specifications for this printer can
cause poor print quality and media jams.
Although this printer supports transparencies between 4 and 5 mils (0.10
to 0.13 mm) thick, HP recommends using 5-mil (0.13-mm) thick
transparencies.
To prevent damage to the printer, transparencies must be able to
withstand the printer’s fusing temperature (approximately 374° F, or
190° C).
Handle transparencies by the edges. Oils from your fingers can be
deposited on the transparencies, causing print quality problems.
Heavy Paper Stock
Heavy paper stock is any paper heavier than 28 lb up to 58 lb (105 to
216 g/m²) bond. Always print heavy paper stock from tray 1. In the
printer driver, select Heavy Paper as the paper type on the Paper tab to
ensure the correct finish on the media. Also, use the left (face-up) output
bin to prevent media jams. For more information on changing the printer
driver settings, see the online help.
Do not use extremely heavy paper stock (greater than 58 lb, or 216 g/m²
bond). Misfeeds, mis-stacking, media jams, poor toner fusing, poor print
quality, and excessive mechanical wear can result.
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Labels
Labels consist of three parts: the top or face sheet that the printer prints
on, the adhesive, and the carrier sheet (also referred to as the backing or
liner). When printing on labels with this printer, observe the following:
• Top sheets, which are the printing surface, are usually composed of
xerographic paper. Label top sheets must provide good toner adhesion.
• Carrier sheets must be compatible with the printer’s fusing temperature
(approximately 374° F, or 190° C) and the pressure of the fusing
process. The carrier sheet also must be coated for easy release of the top
sheet.
Caution Do not remove labels from the carrier sheet and then print on the
remaining labels; printer damage can result.
• Adhesives must be able to withstand the printer’s fusing temperature
(approximately 374° F, or 190° C). The adhesives must not produce
emissions that exceed exposure levels or threshold limits established by
the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration and other
safety agencies. Adhesives must not come in direct contact with any part
of the printer. No adhesive should be pressed out of the edges or
between die-cuts (the cuts between individual labels).
• Labels should be arranged so that the carrier sheet is not exposed. Using
label stock with spaces between the horizontal rows of labels might
result in labels peeling off during printing, causing jams and possible
printer damage. Labels might be specifically manufactured to leave a
margin around the outside edges that correspond to the outer margins of
the printable area. Do not remove the excess top sheet material from the
carrier sheet.
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Note Labels could meet all of the guidelines in this chapter and still not print
satisfactorily because of the printing environment or other variables over
which HP has no control.
Colored Media
Colored media should be of the same high quality as white xerographic
paper. Pigments used must be able to withstand the printer’s fusing
temperature (approximately 374° F, or 190° C). Do not use media with
colored coating that was added after the media was produced.
The printer cannot detect the color of media you are using. Varying the
shade or color of the media can change the shades of the printed colors.
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Media to Avoid
Follow these guidelines to avoid poor print quality or damage to the
printer:
• Do not use media that contains embossing.
• Do not use coated media.
• Do not use media with cutouts or perforations.
• Do not use multi-part forms.
• Do not use media with irregularities, such as tabs or staples.
• Do not use preprinted media that contains thermography or inks that
melt, vaporize, or release hazardous emissions when subjected to the
fusing temperature (approximately 374° F, or 190° C).
• Do not use any media that produces hazardous emissions, melts, offsets,
or discolors when heated to the printer’s fusing temperatures
(approximately 374° F, or 190° C).
• Do not use media that has already been through a photocopier or printer,
even if there is no printing on the page.
• Do not use media with a watermark if solid fill areas are to be printed.
• Do not use transparencies designed for ink jet printers.
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Figure 6
Controlling Your Print Job
Control your print jobs from the printer or your computer. Changes to
the printer setup made from the printer control panel become default
settings for all print jobs. Changes to the printer setup made through the
printer driver on the computer will override settings in the printer
control panel and affect only the print jobs initiated from that computer.
Changes made from an application will remain in effect for the current
print job or until changed, depending on the application. Most changes
made to the printer should be made from the computer so that the
changes do not affect other users’ print jobs.
Changing Page Orientation
The following figure shows different page orientations:
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A Portrait
B Landscape
Control the page orientation from your application, the printer driver, or
the printer control panel (PCL print jobs only):
• To print across the width (short edge) of the media, select portrait page
orientation from your application or the printer driver.
• To print across the length (long edge) of the media, select landscape
page orientation from your application or the printer driver.
For more information on changing the page orientation, see the online
help for your application or the printer driver.
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Printing from Tray 1
Load up to 100 sheets of 20 lb (75 g/m²)
bond paper in tray 1. Use either First
mode or Cassette mode when printing
from tray 1. For more information on the
modes for tray 1, see chapter 2, “Using
the Printer Control Panel.”
Caution
To avoid media jams, never add or
remove media from tray 1 while the
printer is printing from tray 1.
To load media into tray 1
1 Open tray 1.
2 Pull out the tray extension if the
3 Slide the media width guides to the
4 Load up to 100 sheets of 20 lb (75
media is longer than the input tray.
size that matches the media.
g/m²) bond paper into the input tray
face up, with the long edge of the
letter- or A4-sized media toward the
printer. For more information on
loading other sizes into tray 1, see
“Orienting Media in Tray 1” later in
this chapter.
Note
Do not fill the input tray above the
media-fill mark on the media guides.
5 Slide the media into the printer as far
as it will go (until the leading edge
rests lightly against the printer) and
adjust the media width guides until
the media fits squarely and firmly
between the media width guides
without bending the media.
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To print from tray 1 while in First mode
1 Adjust the media width guides in tray 1 to the correct media size.
2 Load the appropriate media. If the Automatic Paper Override is turned
on in the printer control panel, then you will have approximately two
minutes before the printer will automatically feed the default media.
For more information on printer control panel settings, such as
automatic paper override and the default paper size, see chapter 2,
“Using the Printer Control Panel.” For more information on changing
the override time, see the HP JetAdmin online help.
Note If the media width guides are not firmly against the edges of the media,
then the media might not feed into the printer.
3 Print the file from your application.
Note The media loaded in the tray must match the media size selected in the
application or printer driver, or the media might not feed or the media
might jam.
To print from tray 1 while in Cassette mode
1 Load the media in tray 1.
2 Adjust the media width guides in tray 1 to the correct media size.
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Note If the media width guides are not firmly against the edges of the media,
then the media might not feed into the printer.
3 Set the media type and size in the printer control panel. For more
information on configuring the printer control panel, see “Configuring
Media Type and Size” in chapter 2.
4 Select the media type and size from your application or the printer
driver.
5 Print the file from your application.
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Printing Envelopes from Tray 1
Load up to ten envelopes in tray 1. Use
Cassette mode when printing envelopes.
For more information on Cassette mode,
see chapter 2, “Using the Printer Control
Panel.”
Caution
Never use envelopes with clasps, snaps,
windows, coated linings, or self-stick
adhesives. These items can damage the
printer. Never try to print on both sides of
an envelope. Media jams and printer
damage can result.
To load envelopes in tray 1
1 Open tray 1.
2 Pull out the tray extension if the
envelope is longer than the input tray.
3 Place up to ten envelopes in tray 1
between the media width guides, face
up, with the back flap against the
input tray and the return address area
(short edge of the envelope) towards
the printer.
4 Slide the media width guides until
they touch both sides of the envelopes
without bending the envelopes.
5 Set the envelope size in the printer
control panel. For more information
on configuring the printer control
panel, see “Configuring Media Type
and Size” in chapter 2.
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To print envelopes from tray 1
1 Select envelope in your application or in the printer driver if your
application does not support printing on envelopes. For more
information on printing on envelopes, see the online help.
2 Set the envelope size and type in your application or the printer driver.
3 If your application does not have an option to automatically format an
envelope, select Landscape for the page orientation.
4 Use the following table to set the margins for a return and mailing
address on a Commercial #10- (Com10) or DL-sized envelope.
Type of Address Left Margin Top Margin
Return 0.50 in (12.70 mm) 0.50 in (12.70 mm)
Mailing 4 in (101.60 mm) 2 in (50.80 mm)
For other sizes of envelopes, adjust the margins as necessary. Avoid
printing over the area where the envelope’s three back flaps (seams)
meet.
5 Print the file from your application.
Printing Tips for Tray1
• For letter- or A4-sized media, load the media with the long edge of the
media toward the printer.
• For legal-, executive-, 11-by-17 inch, or A3-sized media, load the media
with the short edge of the media toward the printer.
• Heavy paper stock is any paper heavier than 28 lb up to 58 lb (105 to
216 g/m²) bond. Always print heavy paper stock from tray 1. In the
printer driver, select Heavy Paper as the paper type on the Paper tab to
ensure the correct finish on the media. Also, use the left (face-up) output
bin to prevent media jams.
• To print on custom-sized media, set the media size in your application
or the printer driver. The printer will accept custom sizes between 3.90
by 7.49 in (99 by 190 mm) and 12 by 18.50 in (304.80 by 469.90 mm).
If the media size set in your application or the printer driver does not
match the size of the media being fed into the printer, then the printer
might not feed the media or the media might jam.
• Do not use media heavier than 58 lb (216 g/m²) bond.
• Handle transparencies by the edges to avoid leaving fingerprints on the
transparency.
Caution Use only transparencies and glossy media that meet the specifications for this
printer.Using an incorrect type of media can damage the printer. For more
information on glossy media, see “Supported Media Weightsand Sizes for
Input Trays” earlier in this chapter.
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Figure 7
Orienting Media in Tray 1
For single-sided printing, place media into the input tray with the side
to be printed on face up (see figure 7). For letter- or A4-sized media,
place the top of the page toward the rear of the printer and the long edge
toward the printer. For media sizes larger than letter and A4, place the
top (short) edge of the page toward the printer.
• Load letterhead and preprinted forms face up.
• Load media with prepunched holes with the holes toward the printer.
For double-sided printing with an optional duplexer, place media with
the front (odd-numbered side) down (see figure 8). The back of the page
(even-number) is printed first, and the front is printed second.
• Load letterhead and preprinted forms face down.
• Load media with prepunched holes with the holes away from the
printer.
Figure 8
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Printing from Trays 2 and 3
Load up to 500 sheets of 20 lb (75 g/m²)
bond paper in trays 2 and 3.
To load media into trays 2 and 3
Caution
To avoid media jams, never open an input
tray while the printer is printing from that
input tray.
1 Firmly grip the handle in the center of
the input tray, squeeze the release
lever, and pull the input tray out until
it stops.
Note
To use the media size currently
configured in the input tray, go to step 8.
To use a media size different from the
current setting, go to step 2 to reconfigure
the input tray.
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2 Turn the media guide lock to the
unlocked position.
3 Slide the media width guides to the
size that matches the media.
4 Turn the media guide lock to the
locked position.
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5 Adjust the left media guide by
pushing it in (A) and lifting up and
out (B).
6 Position the left media guide over the
correct media size marked on the
input tray.
7 Press the left media guide into the
rear slot (C), and then lower it down
(D) into the front slot (E). Verify the
guide is not skewed.
8 Load up to 500 sheets of 20 lb (75
g/m²) bond paper in the input tray.
For information on loading different
types of media, see “Orienting Media
in Trays 2 and 3” later in this chapter.
Caution
Do not fill the input tray above the
media-fill mark. Excessive media in the
input trays can cause media jams.
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9 Ensure that the media size tab on the
front of the input tray is set to the
correct media size.
10 Slide the input tray back into the
printer.
11 Set the media type in the printer
control panel. For more information
on configuring the printer control
panel, see “Configuring Media Type
and Size” in chapter 2.
Note
Always configure the media type in the
printer control panel to prevent users from
printing on the wrong media type (such as
transparencies instead of plain paper).
Note
If media curls or skews excessively
during printing, open the input tray and
turn the stack of media over. To avoid
media jams, never open the input tray
while the printer is printing.
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To print from trays 2 and 3
1 Select the media type and size from your application or the printer
driver. To set the media type and size in the printer control panel, see
“Configuring Media Type and Size” in chapter 2.
2 Print the file from your application.
Printing Tips for Trays 2 and 3
• Handle transparencies by the edges to avoid leaving fingerprints on the
transparencies.
• Use transparencies that meet the media specifications for this printer.
Using the incorrect type of transparencies can damage the printer. For
more information on transparencies, see “Supported Media Weights and
Sizes for Input Trays” earlier in this chapter.
• Use letterhead that meets the media specifications for this printer. For
more information on letterhead specifications, see “Preprinted Forms
and Letterhead” earlier in this chapter.
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Figure 9
Orienting Media in Trays 2 and 3
For single-sided printing, place the media into the input tray with the
side to be printed on face down (see figure 9).
• Load letterhead with the top toward the rear of the input tray.
• Load media with prepunched holes with the holes to the right.
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For double-sided printing, place the media with the front (oddnumbered side) up (see figure 10). The back of the page (even-number)
is printed first, and the front is printed second.
• Load letterhead with the top toward the rear of the input tray.
• Load media with prepunched holes with the holes to the left.
Figure 10
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Printing from the Optional Tray 4
Load up to 2,000 sheets of 20 lb (75 g/m²)
bond paper in tray 4.
To load media into tray 4
1 Firmly grip the handle in the center of
the input tray, squeeze the release
lever, and pull the input tray out until
it stops.
Note
To use the media size currently
configured in the input tray, go to step 5.
To use a different size, go to step 2.
2 Adjust the front media guide by
pulling up on the pin (A), placing the
media guide into the slots on the top
and bottom of the input tray that
correspond to the media size you are
loading (B), and pushing in the pin.
3 Repeat step 2 to adjust the back
media guide.
4 Repeat step 2 to adjust the left media
guide.
Note
For 11-by-17 inch media, move the left
media guide to the back of the input tray.
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5 Load up to 2,000 sheets of 20 lb (75
g/m²) bond paper into the input tray.
For information on loading different
types of media, see “Orienting Media
in Tray 4” later in this chapter.
Caution
Do not place anything in the input tray to
the left of the media guides because the
input tray will not be able to lift the media
to print and could damage the input tray.
Also, do not fill the input tray above the
media-fill mark on the left media guide.
Excessive media can cause media jams.
6 Press down on all four corners of the
media stack to ensure the media rests
flat in the input tray.
7 Close tray 4.
8 Set the media type in the printer
control panel. For more information
on configuring the printer control
panel, see “Configuring Media Type
and Size” in chapter 2.
Note
Always configure the media type in the
printer control panel to prevent printing
on the wrong media type (such as
transparencies instead of plain paper).
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To print from tray 4
1 Select the media type and size from your application or the printer
driver. To set the media type and size in the printer control panel, see
“Configuring Media Type and Size” in chapter 2.
2 Print the file from your application.
Printing Tips for Tray 4
• Use letterhead that meets the media specifications for this printer (see
“Preprinted Forms and Letterhead” earlier in this chapter).
• Although the printer can print on glossy paper from tray 4, the Glossy
finish in the Finishing box on the Setup tab of the printer driver is not
available for tray 4. If you want a glossy finish on glossy media, print
from trays 1, 2, or 3.
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Figure 11
Orienting Media in Tray 4
For single-sided printing on letter-, A4-, 11-by-17 inch, legal-, or
A3-sized media, place the media into the input tray with the side to be
printed on face down (see figure 11).
• Load letterhead with the top toward the rear of the input tray.
• Load media with prepunched holes with the holes to the right.
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Figure 12
For double-sided printing, place media with the front (odd-numbered
side) up (see figure 12). The back of the page (even-number) is printed
first and the front is printed second.
• Load letterhead with the top toward the rear of the input tray.
• Load media with prepunched holes with the holes to the left.
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Using Color
Controlling Color Output with Printer
Drivers
By varying the amount and pattern of the four toner colors applied to a
page, the printer can produce more than 16 million colors. Use the
printer drivers (the software installed with the printer) to control the
color output for text, graphics, and photographs. The printer drivers
enable computer applications to communicate with the printer and to use
all of its features.
Access to the printer drivers depends on the computer system. For
example, in a system using Microsoft Windows, use the application’s
Print Setup command to access your printer driver. For specific
instructions on accessing the printer driver, see the online help files for
your operating system.
Chapter 4
Note Applications override most printer settings, such as media size, copies,
and media source. When possible, use application settings for
adjustments.
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HP ColorSmart II Utility
HP ColorSmart II technology optimizes the color and halftoning for
each element in a document (such as text, graphics, and photographs).
• The HP ColorSmart II utility uses the Screen Match setting to
reproduce all elements in a document. The HP ColorSmart II utility uses
a smooth halftone for photographs, raster graphics, and vector graphics,
and uses a detail halftone for text. This setting provides consistent color
treatment for everything on a page.
• When Transparency is selected in the Paper tab of the printer driver,
the HP ColorSmart II utility chooses specialized colors to provide the
best projection quality.
• The HP ColorSmart II utility is also the most reliable setting for
®
PANTONE
PANTONE colors, see “PANTONE Colors” later in this chapter.
* color reproduction. For more information on using
Manual Mode
For custom color printing jobs, you can turn off HP ColorSmart II
defaults and set color adjustments manually. The Manual mode allows
you to adjust the color settings for text, graphics, and photographs
separately by manipulating the available settings. The following settings
apply to all types of media:
• Halftone—Changes the method used to produce lighter shades of solid
colors.
• Smooth—Works well for solid areas, gradients, and photographs by
smoothing out fine color gradations and providing accurate color
reproduction.
• Detail—Works well for text, multiple-colored text, line art, and
detail-oriented graphics by providing sharper edges.
• Color Adjustment—Changes the color settings for elements on the
page.
• Screen Match—Color is optimized for reproducing of sRGB
monitor colors. (The term sRGB is generally used to define RGB,
red/green/blue, color output for monitors.) This setting maximizes the
similarities between the appearance of the printed document and the
document as it appears on the monitor. Screen Match is the printer
default input color source.
• Vivid—Saturation of colors is enhanced to produce high-impact
color appearance.
• OHT—(Overhead Transparency) For optimized color quality for
projection.
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All settings in the printer driver will remain in effect until they are
changed. The online help describes in more detail the printer color
settings and options, and their effect on your output.
ICC/CMS
Some applications and operating systems support more specific color
management systems (CMS):
• ICC (International Color Consortium) is an international standard for
color profiles that describe the color characteristics of devices, such as
printers.
• ColorSync 2.x is Macintosh’s color management system for System 7.
• ICM is Microsoft’s color management system for System 7.
For information on downloading and selecting color profiles, see the
online help.
If you are generating customized color profiles, use the same printer
driver settings for both generating the profiles and printing.
Black and White
Selecting Black and White in the Color tab allows your color
documents to be printed as black and white documents with shades of
gray. This setting allows you to view preliminary copies of slides and
hard copy output quickly and still interpret your color information.
Printing in black and white also works well for color information that
you wish to photocopy or fax.
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Adjusting the Print Color and Quality Settings
For most color printing needs, HP ColorSmart II default settings will
handle your color adjustments. For some print jobs, you might want to
turn off HP ColorSmart II defaults and set color controls manually.
The following table shows default color settings in the printer driver and
recommended printer driver settings for various types of printed output:
Printer Driver
Setting/Desired
Treatment
HP ColorSmart II
Default Setting
High Impact
(high color
saturation)
PANTONE Screen Match
Recommended
Resolution of
Input Data
Text Vector
Screen Match
Detail
Vivid
Detail
Detail
N/A N/A 600 dpi > 200 dpi
The recommended input data resolution for raster data is 600 dpi. The
recommended input data resolution photographs is a dpi greater than
200 dpi (300 dpi preferred).
For more information on choosing the color settings to produce the most
accurate color reproduction, see “Selecting Colors” on the next page or
see the online help.
Graphics and
Line Art
Screen Match
Smooth
Vivid
Detail
Screen Match
Detail
Page Objects
Raster Data
(Text, Graphics,
and Line Art)
Screen Match
Smooth
Vivid
Detail
Screen Match
Smooth
Photographs
Screen Match
Smooth
Screen Match
Smooth
Screen Match
Smooth
300 dpi preferred
All Page Objects
on
Transparencies
Color optimized for
transparencies
Color optimized for
transparencies
N/A
N/A
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Selecting Colors
The computer and printer use different color processing methods. Other
factors, such as print media and lighting, also influence and limit your
ability to match colors from the screen to your output.
In addition to the printer driver color controls described in this chapter
and the media you choose for printing, the following tools can help you
to control the color output.
PANTONE Colors
PANTONE colors are certified CMYK (cyan, magenta, yellow, and
black) and sRGB color values in the PANTONE color matching system.
This option affects your output only if your application supports
PANTONE colors. See the application’s instructions for using these
colors. The color and halftone settings and the media you use will affect
the appearance of printed PANTONE colors.
For the best PANTONE color reproduction, set the printer driver to
ColorSmart II or make the selections shown in the table in “Adjusting
Print Color and Quality Settings” on the previous page. Or, if you are
using the Manual setting, select Screen Match for the most accurate
color reproduction. The device profiles for PANTONE Maps are created
using the Screen Match setting; select this setting for best results. For
more information on printer driver settings, see the online help or the
readme file.
Color Swatch
With HP ColorSmart II selected, the Color Swatch program will send
several pages of example colors and their accompanying RGB and
CMYK values to the printer. These pages are useful for selecting or
matching colors in applications that allow you to specify RGB or
CMYK color values.
If you are using the RGB values, select ColorSmart II on the Color tab
in the printer driver.
For information on using the Color Swatch utility, see the associated
readme file.
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Resolution Considerations for Graphics
Images and photographs can come from many different sources such as
digital cameras, scanners, and photograph CD-ROMs. Typical file
extensions for images and photographs are .bmp, .fpx, .gif, .jpg, .png,
and .tif. For these images, resolution decisions should be made based on
the content of the image. When possible, import images at the size you
plan to use (actual size).
• Graphics and line art should be imported at the maximum resolution.
For best reproduction of raster graphics and line art, the printer driver
halftone settings should be configured to enhance the critical feature. If
the fill smoothness is critical, select Smooth. If the edge detail is
critical, select Detail.
• Images should be at least 200 dpi, and preferably 300 dpi. The printer
driver settings should be set to ColorSmart II or Manual, with an
image setting of Smooth and a color setting of Screen Match.
Note Resolutions of higher than 300 dpi will produce significantly larger files,
but the print quality of the image will not necessarily improve.
Using Digital Cameras
When printing images captured by a digital camera, you might have to
adjust the image quality. Adjust the images with the imaging software
that came with the digital camera. Generally, for the most accurate color
rendering, leave the digital image color mode in RGB. When you print
the image, the printer will convert the RGB information to CMYK. For
more information on adjusting the image quality of digital photographs,
see the imaging software documentation.
For photographs, use ColorSmart II setting in the Color tab. Or, if you
are using the Manual setting, select Smooth Halftone and Screen
Match color mode. For more information on printer driver settings, see
the online help.
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Using Scanners
For the best image quality, make as many adjustments as possible in the
scanner imaging software before scanning. These adjustments, many of
which are listed below, can increase the resolution of the image,
resulting in higher quality images:
• Select the appropriate image type (for example, color photograph, line
art, or text).
• Select the optimum image resolution based on image type, at least 300
dpi for most images; however, select 600 dpi for line art, graphics, and
text.
• Crop the image to scan only what you need. Scale the image for the
optimum resolution when it is reproduced.
• Adjust the image sharpness, contrast, and brightness.
• Set the gamma correction to 2.2. For more information on scanner
gamma correction, see the scanner’s documentation.
• When possible, import images at the size you plan to use (actual size).
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Adjusting the Color Balance
Caution Adjusting the color balance will change the printer’s calibration.
Because this procedure adjusts parameters within the printer hardware, it
will affect all print jobs. Check with your system administrator before
making any changes to the color balance.
The printer automatically recalibrates the color settings. However, you
can adjust the color manually from the default settings by changing the
densities of the four toners (black, cyan, magenta, and yellow).
Changing the Detail Halftone Adjust and Smooth Halftone Adjust allow
you to independently adjust the color of objects on a page that use the
smooth and detail halftones (such as text and graphics).
Any settings you change remain in effect until you change them again or
restore the factory defaults.
Do not perform the color balance adjustment procedure until all of the
following troubleshooting methods have been completed:
• Experiment with the printer driver and application settings to adjust the
color output. For more information on application settings, see the
previous sections on printer driver settings in this chapter or the online
help.
• Clean the density sensor in the printer. For more information, see
“Cleaning the Density Sensor” in chapter 9.
• Complete the troubleshooting solutions in chapter 9 for the color
printing problem you are experiencing.
To adjust the color balance
1 Print the color adjust page.
a Press [Go] and [–[Value[+] at the same time. COLOR ADJUST MENU
will appear on the printer control panel display.
b Press [Item] until PRINT TEST PAGE appears on the display.
c Press [Select] to print the color adjust page.
d Press [Go] to exit the color adjust menu.
The color adjust page allows you to adjust of the printer’s two halftone
screens for each of the four colors (cyan, magenta, yellow, and black)
for a total of eight adjustments. Make these adjustments after examining
the color adjust page.
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Figure 13
The color adjust page consists of two sections: the Detail Halftone
Adjust section and the Smooth Halftone Adjust section. Each section
shows the adjustment ramps for black, cyan, magenta, and yellow and a
neutral axis check ramp which can be used to verify the adjustment after
the correction values have been entered for each of the primary colors.
An example of the color adjust page is shown below.
A Smooth Halftone Adjust section
B Color Ramps
C Detail Halftone Adjust section
D Neutral Axis
2 Note the numbers beside the red arrows for later reference. The
color adjust page indicates the last set of saved color settings with a red
arrow next to the saved setting. The default for each color is 0 (other
possible settings include -6 through 6).
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3 Determine the color adjustment numbers for each color in the high
and low resolution screen adjusts.
a Examine the color adjust page from a distance of 3 ft (approximately
1 m).
b Find the circle of each color that most closely matches the
background color. It might be necessary to squint slightly to match
the colors.
c Record the number in the circle.
4 Enter the color adjustment numbers in the printer control panel.
a Press [Go] and [–[Value[+] at the same time. COLOR ADJUST MENU
will appear on the display.
b Press [Item] until the option you want appears on the display. The
options are listed below:
• BLACK SMOOTH VALUE =
• CYAN SMOOTH VALUE =
• MAGENTA SMOOTH VALUE =
• YELLOW SMOOTH VALUE =
• BLACK DETAIL VALUE =
• CYAN DETAIL VALUE =
• MAGENTA DETAIL VALUE =
• YELLOW DETAIL VALUE =
c Press [–[Value[+] to until the number recorded in step 3c appears on
the display.
d Press [Select] to enter the number into the printer memory. An
asterisk (
e Repeat steps 4a through 4d to adjust the color screens, as necessary.
) appears to the right of the selection.
*
5 Reprint the color adjust page.
a Press [Item] until PRINT TEST PAGE appears on the display.
b Press [Select] to print a new page.
c Re-examine the test page and verify that the color adjustment is
correct.
• Verify that each of the color ramps (cyan, magenta, yellow, and
black) matches the background for each color and has a red arrow
next to the circle. If another circle matches the background more
closely, return to step 4 to reset the values on the printer control
panel to the number shown in that circle.
• Verify that the circles in the neutral axis areas of the test page are
neutral gray (gray without a color tint), and then verify that one of
the circles in the ramp is a color very close to the background. If
the circles are not neutral gray, additional corrections to cyan,
magenta, or yellow might be necessary. If there is an overall tint of
color in the circles, make the adjustments suggested by the
following table. However, the most accurate correction is
determined by the circles in the individual black, cyan, magenta,
and yellow ramps.
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Overall Color of Circles Correction if all Circles are
Darker than Background
Cyan tint Reduce cyan Increase magenta and yellow
Magenta tint Reduce magenta Increase cyan and yellow
Yellow tint Reduce yellow Increase magenta and cyan
Green tint Reduce yellow and cyan Increase magenta
Red tint Reduce yellow and magenta Increase cyan
Purple or blue tint Reduce cyan and magenta Increase yellow
Correction if all Circles are
Lighter than Background
For example, if the circles in the neutral axes show a green tint and the
circle appears lighter than the background, the magenta ramp should be
examined closely to determine if magenta should be increased.
Note If the color settings are less accurate when you finish the color
adjustment than when you started, reset all color values to 0 (zero) in the
printer control panel and try the adjustment again.
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Using Fonts
Installing Fonts
If you are using Microsoft Windows, use the HP FontSmart utility to
add fonts, delete fonts, and manage the fonts you use with the printer.
The HP FontSmart utility allows you to display the 45 fonts included
with the printer on your computer screen. This approximation of screen
display to printed result is known as WYSIWYG, short for “what you
see is what you get.” The HP FontSmart utility also includes an
additional 65 scalable TrueType fonts on disk for Microsoft Windows
3.1 and later Windows versions. The HP FontSmart utility tools allow
you to install, uninstall, and delete fonts, print samples of fonts, search
for fonts, and sort fonts by various attributes.
The HP FontSmart utility manages True Type, Adobe™ Type 1, and
bitmapped fonts from a single screen using the convenient “drag and
drop” method. The left-hand side of the screen displays fonts that can be
installed and the right-hand side displays all fonts that are currently
installed in Microsoft Windows. To use a particular font, install that font
in Microsoft Windows. See the HP FontSmart online help for more
details.
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To access the HP FontSmart utility from Windows
• Click HP FontSmart on the Fonts tab of the printer driver.
• For help with HP FontSmart utility, click Help.
To access the HP FontSmart utility from the program
manager
• Open the HP LaserJet group.
• Click the HP FontSmart icon.
• Open the Toolbox and select the Utilities tab.
• Click HP FontSmart.
• For help with HP FontSmart utility, click Help.
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If you are using Mac OS, use the HP LaserJet Utility to download
TrueType and PostScript fonts to the printer’s RAM or the printer hard
disk.
To access the HP LaserJet Utility from Mac OS
• Double-click the HP LaserJet Utility icon.
• For help with the HP LaserJet Utility, click Help.
Using Internal TrueType Fonts
TrueType is a font-scaling technology developed by Microsoft and
Apple. HP has added 15 TrueType fonts to the printer to match
Microsoft Windows TrueType fonts. When you use these TrueType fonts
in Microsoft Windows applications, there is no downloading of
bitmapped printer fonts because the TrueType fonts are already installed
in the printer. This, in turn, improves printing performance.
See the Microsoft Windows documentation for specific instructions on
using TrueType fonts with Microsoft Windows.
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Understanding the Printer Font Defaults
The default PCL font for this printer is 12-point Courier in the PC-8
symbol set. This is the font the printer uses unless you change the
default font.
To select the default font
• Select a default font in your application, and the application will request
that font in place of the printer default font.
• Send a font selection command using a printer command to request a
font in place of the default. For more information on printer commands,
see the PCL Technical Reference Manual for this printer.
• Select a different default font using the printer control panel.
Font Selection Priority
This is the order in which the printer selects its fonts:
1 The printer looks for a downloaded host-based font or “soft font” in
printer RAM.
2 The printer checks for fonts on a printer DIMM, flash device, or printer
hard disk.
3 The printer checks for internal fonts (the standard HP LaserJet font set,
including the internal TrueType fonts).
When choosing a font, the font must be available from one of the above
sources. If the font you request is not available, the printer selects the
closest match based on individual font characteristics.
If both a scalable font and a bitmapped font are available from the same
source, you will obtain better results by choosing the bitmapped font,
rather than the scalable font.
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Selecting Fonts
There are two ways to select fonts: through an application or through the
printer control panel.
Selecting Fonts Through Software
For information about selecting fonts through the software, look for
topics such as “font selection,” “base font,” “printer setup,” “print
options,” “font appearance,” “change font,” or “select type” in the
software documentation. Usually, you can specify a symbol set when
you run the software’s printer setup program.
Entering Symbols into Text
The software documentation contains instructions for entering special
symbols into the text. See in the software documentation’s index for
phrases such as “compose feature,” “composite characters,” “symbol
sets,” “character sets,” “code pages,” or “extended characters.”
Selecting PCL Fonts Through the Printer
Control Panel
If the software does not allow you to select fonts through its menus,
select the PCL default font through the printer control panel. When you
select the PCL default font through the printer control panel, specify the
following items:
• Font source
• Font number
• Point size or pitch
• Symbol set
The above items can be found on the PCL Font List.
Note A font selected through the software will override a font selected
through the printer control panel.
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To select the default PCL font using the printer control
panel
1 Press [Menu] until INFORMATION MENU appears on the printer control
panel display.
2 Press [Item] until PRINT PCL FONT LIST appears on the display.
3 Press [Select] to print the font list.
4 Find the font source and number on the font list that corresponds to the
font you want. For more information on understanding the font list, see
“Interpreting the PCL Font List” later in this chapter.
5 Press [Menu] until PRINTING MENU appears on the display.
6 Press [Item] until PCL FONT SOURCE appears on the display.
7 Press [–[Value[+] until the font source you want appears on the display.
The following is a list of options:
• SOFT—Soft fonts downloaded from an application to the printer’s
RAM, which will be cleared from the printer’s memory when the
printer is turned off
• INTERNAL—Internal fonts on the printer hard disk
• SLOT <n>—DIMM-based fonts, <n> is the slot the DIMM is located in
8
Press [Select] to save the selection. An asterisk (*) appears to the right
of the selection.
9 Press [Item] until PCL FONT NUMBER appears on the display.
10 Press [–[Value[+] until the font number appears on the display.
11
Press [Select] to save the selection. An asterisk (*) appears to the right
of the selection.
12 Press [Item] until PCL POINT SIZE appears for proportional scalable
fonts or
PCL PITCH appears for fixed-space fonts.
Note The pitch and point size selection is not available for bitmapped fonts.
13 Press [–[Value[+] to select the point size or pitch.
14
Press [Select] to save the selection. An asterisk (*) appears to the right
of the selection.
15 Press [Go] to bring the printer online.
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Figure 14
Printing a List of Available Printer Fonts
Use the printer control panel to quickly print a list of available fonts.
To print a font list from the printer control panel
1 Press [Menu] until INFORMATION MENU appears on the printer control
panel display.
2 Press [Item] until PRINT PCL FONT LIST or PRINT PS FONT LIST appears
on the display.
3 Press [Select] to print the font lists. The printer will automatically bring
itself online.
Microsoft Windows users can also use the HP FontSmart utility and
Mac OS users can use the HP LaserJet utility to print a list of available
fonts. For more information on using the HP FontSmart utility or HP
LaserJet utility, see the online help.
Interpreting the PCL Font List
The following figure is an example of a PCL font list.
A Font
The name of the font.
B Pitch/Pt
The specified pitch or point size of the font. CPI is the number of
characters per inch of the fixed pitch font. Point size is the font height.
C ESC Sequence
A PCL escape command that is used to select the designated font. The
escape sequence contains a shaded box followed by v or h. This
indicates that you must enter the point size (for example, 14.25v for
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14.25-point text) or pitch (for example, 12.00h for 12 characters per
inch).
D Font #
The number used in the printer control panel to select internal
DIMM-based fonts or downloaded soft fonts.
E Font ID
The identification number you assign to soft fonts when you download
them through the software.
Using PostScript Fonts
The printer contains 35 scalable PostScript fonts drawn from 11 font
families, all licensed by Adobe. Over 650 additional fonts that are
compatible with the printer are available from the Adobe Type Library.
These fonts can be purchased and used in the printer if the PostScript
option has been installed.
Since PostScript fonts require software support, check the software
documentation for information about using PostScript fonts. See the
following sources for more information about writing PostScript
applications:
• PostScript Language Program Design. Adobe Systems Incorporated.
Menlo Park: Addison-Wesley Publishing Company, Inc., 1988.
• PostScript Language Reference Manual. Second Edition. Adobe
Systems Incorporated. Menlo Park: Addison-Wesley Publishing
Company, Inc., 1990.
• “PostScript Language Supplements,” various versions. Adobe Systems
Incorporated, Developer Relations Group.
• PostScript Language Tutorial and Cookbook. Adobe Systems
Incorporated. Menlo Park: Addison-Wesley Publishing Company, Inc.,
1985.
Note You cannot use the PostScript fonts in combination with the PCL fonts
residing in the printer, or with other fonts supported by PCL in the same
print job. Personality switching enables you to use either the PostScript
or PCL supported fonts, but not both simultaneously.
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Using Fonts on a Network
If the printer is connected to a network, be sure to check with your
system administrator before:
• Changing the default font through the printer control panel
• Downloading or removing soft fonts and typefaces
• Turning the printer off, which removes soft fonts (fonts downloaded to
the printer RAM)
Following these guidelines will conserve printer memory and help to
avoid unexpected printer output. Your network operating system might
automatically protect each user’s print job from the effects of other print
jobs in the system. Check with your system administrator.
To optimize the performance of the printing environment when using
different fonts and typefaces, consider the following options:
• Encourage the use of the printer’s extensive internal scalable font
selections. PCL and TrueType fonts are available in PCL mode, and
PostScript fonts are available in PostScript mode.
• To conserve printer memory, download only soft fonts and scalable
fonts needed.
• If you require several downloaded fonts, you can purchase additional
memory from a local authorized HP dealer.
• Some applications automatically download fonts at the beginning of
each print job. It might be possible to configure those applications to
download only the soft fonts that are not already resident in the printer.
See the application documentation for more information.
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Adding Support for Fonts to an Optional
Printer Hard Disk or Flash DIMM
When using fonts stored on the printer hard disk or flash DIMM, the
printer driver must contain information about the size, shape, and style
of these fonts so that it can format the text correctly. Therefore, fonts
must be installed on both your computer and the printer hard disk or
flash DIMM before they can be used.
Installing Fonts on Your Computer
For Microsoft Windows, install fonts through the HP FontSmart utility
or the Windows control panel. When the fonts are installed, the printer
driver will recognize the fonts and list them in your applications. If the
fonts are listed in the software’s menus, then you can install the fonts on
your system through HP FontSmart utility.
For Mac OS, install fonts through the HP LaserJet Utility. When the
fonts are installed, the printer driver will recognize the fonts and list
them in your applications.
®
For MS-DOS
from the software vendor. Some printer drivers for HP font products are
also available from HP’s Distribution Center (U.S. only) or a local
authorized HP dealer. For information on authorized HP dealers, see
“Worldwide HP Sales and Service Offices” in appendix E.
applications, request a printer driver for the new fonts
Install Fonts to Printer Hard Disk or Flash
DIMM
Install fonts to the printer hard disk or flash DIMM using:
• HP FontSmart utility
• The Fonts tab of the PCL printer driver
• The Fonts tab of the PS 3.1 printer driver (Microsoft Windows 3.1
only)
• HP LaserJet Utility for Mac OS
• Other font downloading utilities
Note Although the software might list a new font in its menus, the font might
not be installed in the printer. The printer driver downloads fonts to the
printer’s RAM as needed for each print job, but when the printer is
turned off, the fonts are erased from the printer’s RAM. For more
information on installing the font onto the printer hard disk or flash
DIMM, see the online help that came with the font.
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Using Special Effects with Type
The printer supports special font effects, such as patterns, reverse
printing, mirrored text, and advanced font rotation. Check your
application’s documentation to see if it supports these features.
Programmers can find complete instructions for using special font
effects in the PCL 5 Technical Reference Manual.
HP Custom Font Services for Microsoft Windows
HP custom soft fonts are now available. Design a custom soft font
package to fit your particular needs. Some examples include:
• Any font or typeface from any HP standard font product or typeface
collection
• Bar codes, including 3 of 9, Codeabar, UPC, and others
• Custom symbol set mappings
• Signatures and logos
• Macros for automatically printing standard forms with your data
For information on these services, contact HP Corvallis Service Center
at (541) 715-5757. Outside the U.S., contact a local authorized HP
dealer.
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Chapter 6
Printer Interfaces
Parallel Configuration
This printer has a parallel port and two EIO (enhanced input/output)
slots. If the printer does not have an HP JetDirect internal print server in
an EIO slot, use the standard bidirectional parallel interface (IEEE-1284
compliant, 10 ft/3m, HP part number C2946A). The parallel port will
transmit data to the printer quickly; however, it is not usually as fast as a
network interface card. The cable must have a 25-pin male/micro
36-pin male (“C” size) connectors and be no longer than 10 ft
(approximately 3 m). For information on ordering parallel cables, see
“Accessories, Options, and Related Products” in chapter 9.
Note The bidirectional parallel interface (IEEE-1284 compliant) is compatible
with Centronics parallel interfaces. To use its enhanced capabilities
(such as bidirectional communication between the computer and printer,
faster transfer of data, and automatic configuration of printer drivers),
you need software that supports these features. Contact the software
vendor to see if the software supports bidirectional parallel features.
Note Automatic I/O switching can be adjusted for maximum performance by
using the timeout feature. When using multiple ports, if data from other
ports appears in the middle of the print job, increase the I/O timeout
value. For more information on changing the I/O timeout value, see
“Setting the I/O Timeout” in chapter 2.
For specific information about setting up the computer and printer to
print through the parallel interface, see the instructions in the getting
started guide.
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Network Connections
The printer comes equipped with two EIO slots for network connections
through HP JetDirect internal print servers.
An HP JetDirect internal print server provides increased printing
performance when printing from a network. In addition, an HP JetDirect
internal print server provides the ability to place the printer anywhere on
the network. This eliminates the need to attach the printer directly to a
server or a workstation and allows you to place the printer closer to the
network users.
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Available Networking Software Solutions
HP offers several HP JetDirect internal print servers, including Token,
combo, and 10/100-Base T configurations. For information on ordering
HP JetDirect internal print servers, see “Accessories, Options, and
Related Products” in chapter 9. HP JetDirect print servers are offered
that support the following network operating system versions.
Network Operating System Version Protocol
Novell NetWare 3.11, 3.12, 4.0, 4.1 IPX/SPX
Microsoft Windows NT 3.5, 3.51, 4.0 TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, DLC/LLC
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Microsoft Windows 95
Networking
UNIX HP-UX 9.X, 10.X
IBM OS/2 Warp Server 3.0, 4.0 DLC/LLC,TCP/IP
Apple EtherTalk or LocalTalk — AppleTalk
* Software is provided directly by the operating system vendor. For software for other operating systems,
see HP FIRST document #7697.
— IPX/SPX,TCP/IP
—
Solaris 2.3, 2.4, 2.5
SunOS 4.1.3, 4.1.4
SCO UNIX 386, 6.2, 4.2, 5.0*
IBM AIX 3.2.5 and later*
LPD
—
—
—
TCP/IP
—
For more information on the HP JetAdmin software, see the HP
JetDirect Print Server Software Installation Guide. For more
information on types of print servers and network operating systems that
are supported by HP JetDirect print servers, contact a local authorized
HP dealer.
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LocalTalk Configuration
The LocalTalk interface enables you to print directly from a Mac OS
computer or from a Mac OS computer on a LocalTalk network. If you
have a HP JetDirect Combo card, then you can connect to a LocalTalk
network. However, not all internal print server cards are equipped to
connect to a LocalTalk network. For specific information on setting up
the computer and printer to print through the LocalTalk interface, see the
instructions in the HP JetDirect Print Server Software Installation Guide.
Macintosh DIN-8 Cable
If you are using a Mac OS computer to print directly to the printer
without a network, use a standard Macintosh DIN-8 printer cable (HP
part number 92215S). This cable cannot be used in a LocalTalk network
configuration.
LocalTalk Network Configuration
To connect the printer to a Mac OS computer on a LocalTalk network,
use the HP LocalTalk Cable Kit (HP part number 92215N). You will
need one kit for each printer and an additional kit for each Mac OS
computer not already connected to the network.
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Enhancing Network Performance
HP JetDirect print servers support multiple protocols and multiple
network operating systems. With the HP JetDirect solution, you can
attach a printer directly to the network at any location, allowing you to
utilize full network speed and maximize print throughput while
providing increased ease of use and network management.
The HP JetAdmin software is provided with printers that are connected
to the network through HP JetDirect internal print servers. Use the HP
JetAdmin software and HP JetDirect internal print servers together for a
complete network printing solution. For more information, see the HP
JetDirect Print Server Software Installation Guide.
Novell NetWare 3.x and 4.x Based Products
When using Novell NetWare 3.x and 4.x with the HP JetDirect print
server, Queue Server Mode will provide optimum printing performance
over Remote Printer Mode. For more information, see the HP JetDirect
Print Server Software Installation Guide.
IBM OS/2 Warp Server Networks
Although OS/2 supports virtual memory, better performance might be
obtained by increasing server RAM, especially if the swapper.dat file is
large. This depends on the number of network printers and the type of
printer driver. Optimum performance for the maximum printer
configuration might require at least 16 MB of server RAM.
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Microsoft Windows 3.1, Windows 3.11,
Windows 95, and Windows NT 3.51 and 4.0
Networks
For Microsoft Windows 3.1, Windows 95, and Windows NT 3.51 and
4.0 networks, the HP JetAdmin software works as a Windows
application and supports native NDS (Novell Directory Services) as well
as bindery for HP JetDirect connected peripherals.
For Peer-to-Peer Microsoft Windows 95 networks, the HP JetAdmin
software works as a Windows application to manage HP printers on a
TCP/IP or IPX/SPX-compatible printer network using an HP JetDirect
print server.
Also for Microsoft Windows NT 3.51 and 4.0 networks, the HP
JetAdmin software supports TCP/IP or IPX/SPX environments to
connect to printers.
For more information, see the HP JetDirect Print Server Software
Installation Guide.
UNIX Networks
The HP JetAdmin software provides a TCP/IP-based solution for
configuring and managing HP JetDirect connected printers on a variety
of HP-UX, Solaris, and SunOS host spoolers.
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