HP LaserJet 3150 Getting Started Guide

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HP LaserJet 3150 Product

G etting S tarte d Guide

Part Number: C4256-90927 First Edition, February 2000

Warranty

The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice.

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This product is approved for use in the following countries only:

Canada and the United States.

Local country laws may prohibit the use of this product outside of the countries specified. It is strictly forbidden by law in most countries to connect nonapproved telecommunications equipment (fax machines) to public telephone networks.

Safety Informa tion WARNING! Potential Shock Ha z a rd

Always follow basic safety precautions when using this product to reduce risk of injury from fire or electric shock.

1 Read and understand all

instructions in the user guide.

2 Observe all warnings and

instructions marked on the product.

3 Use only a grounded

electrical outlet when connecting the HP LaserJet 3150 product to a power source. If you don’t know whether the outlet is grounded, check with a qualified electrician.

4 Do not touch the contacts

on the end of the telephone cord or any of the sockets on the HP LaserJet 3150 product. Replace damaged cords immediately.

5 Never install telephone

wiring during a lightning storm.

6 Unplug this product from

wall outlets and telephone jacks before cleaning.

7 Do not install or use this

product near water or when you are wet.

8 Install the product securely

on a stable surface.

9 Install the product in a

protected location where no one can step on or trip over the line cord and the line cord will not be damaged.

10 If the product does not

operate normally, see chapter 8 in the

11 Refer all servicing

questions to qualified personnel.

Information regarding FCC Class B, Parts 15 and 68 requirements can be found in Appendix A in the

user guide

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Contents

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Checking the box contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Recording important information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Choosing an installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Checking the phone line and computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

1 Insta lling hardwa re

Identifying parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Installing the toner cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Attaching supports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Attaching the paper loading label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Loading paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Connecting the product to the phone line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Connecting other devices to the phone line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Deciding what else to connect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Connecting other devices, overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Connecting the product power cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Testing the hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

2 Finishing the installa tion

Option A: Connecting directly to a computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Connecting to a computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Preparing for software installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

a. Installing the software for a directly connected computer. . . 42

b. Printing a document as a test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Sharing the product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Option B: Connecting to a network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Preparing for software installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

a. Installing software for network computers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

b. Printing a document as a test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Option C: Completing a standalone installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

a. Setting the time and date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

b. Setting the fax header. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

c. Setting answer mode and rings to answer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

d. Enabling distinctive ring detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

e. Printing a self-test report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

HP Customer Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

3 Exploring the product a nd software

What you will learn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Exploring the product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Loading items to be faxed, copied, or scanned . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Sending a fax using the control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Verifying fax capability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Exploring the software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Sending a fax using the Document Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Making a copy using the Document Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Scanning an item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Scanning to text using OCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Taking the next step . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Warranty

Warranty information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Hewlett-Packard limited warranty statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Year 2000 warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Index

Getting Started Guide

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the HP LaserJet 3150 product, a powerful business tool with the capabilities of a full range of office equipment: use it to print, fax, copy, and scan. Increase your productivity by doing more than one task at a time. Send an electronic fax while the HP LaserJet 3150 product makes copies, or scan a document while printing.

Using this guide, you will check the box contents and phone line and computer requirements. Then, the guide leads you through setting up the product and learning how to do the most basic tasks in three easy sections:

Installing ha rdware.

supports.

Finishing the insta llation.

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computer using a parallel cable, connect the product to the network using a HP JetDirect print server, or not to connect the product at all (standalone). If you can connect the product to a computer or network, HP strongly recommends doing so and installing the software. This gives you the maximum product functionality.

Exploring the product and softwa re.

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tasks and get up and running quickly with your new HP LaserJet

3150 product.

At the end of each procedure in this guide is this paragraph:

Connect parts such as cables and

Connect the product directly to a

Discover how to do basic

Check your work

Use it to ensure that you completed the procedure successfully, or to find the next one you need.

Introduction

C hecking the box contents

Unpack the box and check that it includes the following items:

A HP LaserJet 3150 product H Power Cord

B Paper Output Support I Telephone Cord C Paper Input Support J Software on CD-ROM D Document Feeder Support K Paper Loading Label E Document Output Support L Product Registration Packet F Documentation (User Guide and

This Getting Started Guide)

G IEEE-1284 Compliant Parallel

Cable (with a “C” Connector)

Save the box and packing material in case you need to move or ship the HP LaserJet 3150 product later.

M HP LaserJet Toner Cartridge

Check your work

Does the package contain all of the items?

Go to "Recording important information” below.

Yes.

❏

Do one of the following:

No.

❏

• Contact your dealer for instructions regarding obtaining the missing part or parts.

• If you are missing the software and have Internet access, visit the website at www.hp.com/go/support/lj3150 and download the software from there.

• Gather this information: the product serial number and model number (on the back of the product), the item missing, and the purchase date. Then, call HP Customer Care at:

Canada: (905) 206-4663 U.S.: (208) 323-2551

When you are ready, go to "Recording important information” below.

R ecording important infor mation

If you ever have to contact HP Customer Care, you will need the product model number and serial number, located on the back of the HP LaserJet 3150 product. Take a moment now to record the information on the inside front cover of this guide. Because you will also need the date of purchase, HP recommends storing your dated sales receipt or proof of purchase in the pocket on the inside back cover of this guide.

Check your work

When you are ready, go to “Choosing an installation” on page 10.

Checking the box contents

C hoosing an installation

The HP LaserJet 3150 product can function in one of three installations: as a standalone fax and copier not connected to a computer, connected to a network using an HP JetDirect print server, or directly connected to a computer. If it is connected to a computer on the local area network (LAN), you can share the product with other network users.

The product works in any of these situations, but feature availability varies. This table shows which features are available depending on how you connect the product.

Feature or Function: Connected

directly to computer, local user*

Faxing to and from the HPLaserJet 3150 product (walk-up)

Copying from the HP LaserJet 3150 product (walk-up)

Access through the control panel to HP LaserJet 3150 product setup options, fax and copy options, and setup for onetouch keys and speed-dial and group-dial codes (walk-up)

Printing from your computer to the HP La serJet 3150 product

Access to PC Fax Phone Books Scanning from the HP LaserJet 3150

product to your computer Faxing electronic documents from your

computer (PC faxing) Optical character recognition (OCR)

software for converting scanned images to editable text documents

Receiving faxes to your computer (PC faxing)

Access to special copying features, such as two or four pages per sheet (2 up and 4 up) and collation for very large documents

Quick access through the software to HP LaserJet 3150 product setup options, fax options, and setup for one-touch keys and speed-dial codes

* Available to user of the computer directly connected to the product. ** Available to other users on the network when Windows sharing is enabled from the computer directly

connected to the product.

✓✓✓✓ ✓✓✓✓ ✓✓✓✓

✓✓✓ ✓✓

✓✓ ✓✓ ✓✓

✓ ✓

✓

Connected directly to computer (shared), other users**

Connected to network via HP JetDirect print server

Standalone fax and copier, no software

C hecking the phone line and computer

Before you begin connecting the hardware, make sure that you meet the requirements for the phone line. If you are installing softw are, also ensure that your computer or network meets the requirements.

C hecking phone line require ments

You can connect the HP LaserJet 3150 product to a phone line only for fax calls (a dedicated line) or a phone line for both voice calls and fax calls (a shared line). In most cases, you can choose either one. Howeve r, the HP LaserJet 3150 product cannot work with digital telephone lines (only with analog) and might not be able to work on a shared line with telephone system features such as the automatic answering systems often used in large companies, voice mail, call waiting, and some other advanced features provided by your local telephone company.

●

Important!

both fax and voice calls (a shared line) and have the types of telephone system features mentioned above, HP recommends getting a second phone line dedicated to fax calls.

●

Caution!

storms or for other reasons experiences numerous blac kouts , it is strongly recommended that you purchase and use a telephone line surge protector. Electrical surges and power interruptions can damage the HP LaserJet 3150 product.

If you are trying to connect the product to a line for

If you live in an area that is subject to frequent electrical

Check your work

Have you decided to get a telephone line surge protector or second phone line?

❏

If you are going to install the software, go to “Checking

No.

computer or network requirements” on page 12. Otherwise, go to “Installing hardware” on page 15.

If you need a second phone line, contact your local phone

Yes.

company. If you need a telephone line surge protector, you can obtain one from your local computer or electronics retailer.

Once you resolve these issues, go to “Checking computer or network requirements” on page 12 if you are installing software. Otherwise, go to “Installing hardware” on page 15.

Checking the phone line and computer

Ch ecking compute r or networ k requireme nts

If you are installing software, y our computer or network needs to meet the following minimum requirements.

Connecting dire ctly to a computer using a pa r allel cable

If you are connecting the product directly to a computer using a parallel cable, your computer:

●

must be an IBM computer (or 100% compatible) with a 486 33 MHz processor or better (Pentium for Microsoft

●

must be running Windows 3.1x, 9x, NT 4.0, or 2000.

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must have 16 megabytes (MB) or more of random access

Windows NT 4.0 or 2000).

memory (RAM) for Windows 3.1x or 9x; 32 MB or more of RAM for Windows NT 4.0 or 2000.

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must have 65 MB or more of free hard-disk space.

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should have a dedicated, IEEE-1284 bidirectional or ECPcompliant parallel port to which the HP LaserJet 3150 product can be connected directly. If you have a device such as an external disk drive or switch box connected to the computer’s parallel port, you might have to unhook the device to connect and use the HP LaserJet 3150 product, or use two parallel ports on the computer.

90 MHz processor or better

Connecting to a network using an H P JetDire ct pr int ser ver

The computers that will be using the product software need to meet the following requirements:

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must be an IBM computer (or 100% compatible) with a 486 33 MHz processor or better (Pentium 90 MHz processor or better f or Windows NT 4.0 or 2000).

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must be running Windows 9x, NT 4.0, or 2000.

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must have 16 megab ytes or more of RAM f or Windows 9x; 32 MB or more of RAM for Windows NT 4.0 or 2000.

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must have 65 MB or more of free hard-disk space.

For the network, you need the following:

You must have an installed network using the TCP/IP or IPX/SPX

●

network protocol. Circle the one you have . If y ou do not know, ask the person who installed your network. (If you are using the IPX/ SPX network protocol, you must configure the HP JetDirect print server using Direct mode, servers are

You need a cable for your type of network connection (not

●

supported.)

not

Queue Server mode. Also, Novell

not

included). This cable is used to connect the print server to a network jack. If you do not know what type you need, ask the person who installed your network.

You need a supported HP JetDirect print server (not included).

●

Which one you use depends on the type of network connection you have and how many devices y ou need to connect to the print server.

•

HP JetDirect 170X (J3258

— J3258A is

not

supported) .

You can use this model if you have a 10Base-T network connection and only need to connect the product to this print server.

•

HP JetDirect 300X (J3263) with a firmware revision of H.08.00 or higher*.

Use this model if you hav e a 10Base-T or 10/100Base-TX network connection and only need to connect the product to this print server.

•

HP JetDirect 500X (J3265) with a firmware revision of J.08 .0 0 or highe r*.

Use this model if you have a BNC, 10Base-T, or 10/100Base-TX network connection and need to connect the product and up to two other devices to this print server.

•

HP JetDirect 500X (J3264) with a firmware revision of J.08 .0 0 or highe r*.

Use this model if you have a Token Ring network connection. You can connect the product and up to two other devices to this print server.

Circle the one you have or you are buying.

* You can check the firmware revision number by printing a

configuration page for the print server. Instructions for printing the configuration page and checking and upgrading firmware appear later in the setup process in the "Option B: Connecting to a network” section.

Checking the phone line and computer

Check your work

Does your computer or network meet the requirements?

Yes. You are ready to begin. Go to “Installing hardware” on page

❏

15.

No. Either you will not be able to install the software , or it might not

❏

work correctly. Do one of the following:

• Install the software on a computer that meets the requirements. Use the software and product with that computer.

• Use the HP LaserJet 3150 product without installing the software. The product will still work as a fax machine and convenience copier.

• Upgrade your computer, network, or HP JetDirect print server to meet the requirements. If you need a new print server, see page 13 for a list of supported HP JetDirect print servers.

Once you resolve these issues, go to “Installing hardware” on page 15.

Installing hardware

In this section, you will connect or install all of the parts, such as cables and the toner cartridge.

the product on a sturdy, level surface in a well-ventilated area.

Identifying parts

Before setting up the HP LaserJet 3150 product, make sure you can identify the following parts related to the scanner path and paper print path.

I dentifying sca nner pa th parts

Items to be faxed, copied, or scanned use the scanner path, which consists of the following parts:

Before beginning, make sure to place

Document Feeder Tray

ocument elease Door/ ontrol Panel

Document Output Slot

Special Media Lever (on top edge of Document Release Door)

Identifying parts

I dentifying printer pa th parts

Printer Door

Front Paper Output

Printer Door Release Latches

Paper P ath Lever

Single-Sheet Input Slot

Paper Input Bin

Paper Output Bin

Paper f or printing, receiving f axes, and copy output follows the printer path. This path consists of the following parts:

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I dentifying control pa nel fe atures

Look for the follo wing ke ys and features on the control panel. The y are used to f ax paper-based documents, make copies, and adjust settings for the HP LaserJet 3150 product.

AReady Light – When solid, indicates the

HP LaserJet 3150 product is ready and has no error conditions.

BError light – When solid, indicates an error

condition.

C Control P anel Display – Displays messages

or Menu settings.

D Enter/Menu key – Use to gain access to the

Menu, save a selection, or go down one level in the Menu settings.

EBack Space key – Use to go up one level in

the Menu settings or to backspace when typing text.

FBack Arrow key (<) – Use to scroll back

through items at the same Menu level or mo ve back through text.

GForward Arrow key (>) – Used to scroll

forward through items at the same Menu lev el. Also use to insert a space when typing text.

HStop/Clear key – Stops or clears any action in

progress or exits the Menu settings.

ICopy key – Starts the copy function. R Contrast key – Use to adjust the contrast, or

J One-touch keys – Store frequently dialed fax

KStart key – Starts sending paper faxes. Also

LManual Dial key – Use to dial each digit as it is

MSpeed-Dial key – Press this key plus a one-,

NRedial/Pause key – Press to redial the last fax

ONumeric keys – Use to enter fax numbers. Also

PVolume key – Use to adjust the volume for

QResolution key – Use to adjust the resolution, or

numbers.

starts scans in network mode.

pressed. Often used for dialing with calling cards or international dialing.

two- or three-digit code to fax or e-mail to previously stored fax numbers or e-mail addresses.

number or use to insert a pause into a fax number.

use to add letters when typing a name in the f ax header or for speed-dials.

incoming and outgoing fax connection sounds.

sharpness, for the current fax or copy job.

difference between light and dark areas, for the current fax or copy job.

Check your work

When you are ready, go to “Installing the toner cartridge” on page 18.

Identifying parts

I nstalling the toner cartr idge

HP recommends using HP LaserJet toner cartridges, such as the one included in the box. HP has designed its HP LaserJet 3150 product and toner cartridges to work together to give you optimal image quality and reliability.

CAUTION!

To prevent damage, do not expose the toner cartridge to light for more than a few minutes.

To install the toner ca rtridge

1 Use the two printer door release

latches to pull open the printer door.

2 Shake the toner cartridge several

times from side to side (about two times per second) to distribute the toner evenly.

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3 Grasp the end of the clear sealing

tape on the side of the cartridge and pull firmly to remove the entire length of the tape (about twice as long as the cartridge).

4 Hold the cartridge by the handle (so

that the arrows are facing the HP LaserJet 3150 product) and slide the cartridge into the black grooves in the product. Rotate the cartridge firmly into place and close the printer door.

Note

If toner gets on your clothing, wipe it off with a dry cloth and wash clothing in cold water . Hot water and heat from the dryer set toner into fabric.

Check your work

Did you remove the tape strip , and did the printer door latch securely?

Go to “Attaching supports” on page 20.

Yes.

❏

Do the following:

No.

❏

• Make sure to remove the tape strip.

• Open and close the printer door again. If it still does not latch, the toner cartridge may not be completely seated. Remove the toner cartridge and reinsert it.

Reycling toner ca rtr idges

To reduce landfill waste, HP has adopted a recycling program for toner cartridges. When you replace an empty HP LaserJet toner cartridge, follow the instructions in the box of the new toner cartridge to recycle the empty one. You can return the empty toner cartridge free of charge using a postage-paid shipping label found inside the new toner cartridge box.

Since 1990, the HP LaserJet Toner Cartridge Recycling Program has collected more than 25 million used HP LaserJet cartridges that otherwise may have been discarded in the world’s landfills.

Installing the toner cartridge

Atta ching supports

There are four supports you need to install to support media or items feeding into or coming out of the HP LaserJet 3150 product.

To atta ch supports

1 Locate the:

●

paper input support (a),

●

paper output support (b),

●

document feeder support (c),

●

document output support (d).

2 Align the paper input support (a)

with the groove on the paper input bin and push the guide straight back into the groove.

3 Insert the paper output support (b)

into the groove on the paper output bin.

4 Insert the document feeder support

5 Squeeze the ends of the document

output support (d), insert it into the holes on document output slot, and release the support.

Check your work

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When you have attached the supports, go to “Attaching the paper loading label” on page 21.

Atta ching the paper loading label

Attach the label titled “Remove Paper Before Reloading” to the HP LaserJet 3150 product.

To atta ch the la bel

Locate the label that was shipped in

the front of this guide. Carefully remove the label from its

backing sheet. Attach the label to the HP LaserJet

3150 product near the paper input bin.

As the label indicates, always remove and realign all paper together before reloading. This reduces multiple feeds and jams.

Check your work

When you have attached the label, go to “Loading paper” on page 22.

Attaching the paper loading label

Loa ding paper

You can load up to 100 sheets of 20 lb (75 g/m2) paper into the paper input bin. The HP LaserJet 3150 product prints, copies, and prints received faxes using media from the paper input bin (or the single-sheet input slot).

To load the pape r input bin

1 Adjust the guides on the paper input

bin to the size of media you are loading.

2 Insert up to 100 sheets of paper

into the paper input bin. Be careful not to overfill the bin.

Note

When adding paper to an existing stack in the paper input bin, always remov e the existing paper and realign it with the new paper before loading to reduce multiple feeds or jams.

22 1 Installing hardware

3 Readjust the guides to fit snugly

against the edges of the stack.

Check your work

After you have loaded the paper, go to “Connecting the product to the phone line” on page 23.

C onnecting the product to the phone line

In order for the HP LaserJet 3150 product to fax properly, it must be the first device connected to the wall jack. Once you have decided into which wall jack you w ant to plug the product, check the bo x belo w for your situation and follow the instructions for that situation.

I only have one phone line coming to this wa ll jack. (T his

❏

includes anyone who has two phone numbers on one line with distinctive ring service.)

only one phone line” on page 24.

Go to “To connect to a wall jack that has

I have tw o phone lines coming to this w all jack.

❏

connect to a wall jack that has two phone lines” on page 25.

Go to “To

Connecting the product to the phone line

To connect to a w all ja ck that ha s only one phone line

1 Plug the included telephone cord

into the jack on the back of the product marked with an “L.”

2 If any telephone cord is plugged

into the wall jack, unplug the cord and set it aside.

3 Plug the other end of the product’s

phone cord into the wall jack.

Check your work

Do one of the following:

●

If you are connecting other devices such as a telephone to the phone line, go to “Connecting other devices to the phone line” on page

26.

●

If you are not connecting other devices, go to “Connecting the product power cord” on page 34.

24 1 Installing hardware

To connect to a w all ja ck that ha s two phone line s

Plug the included telephone cord

into the jack on the back of the product marked with an “L.”

If any telephone cord is plugged

into the wall jack, unplug it and set it aside.

If you do not have a wall jack that

has a built-in splitter, plug a splitter (not included) into the wall jack.

Plug the cord into the side of the

splitter for the fax number.

Check your work

Do one of the following:

If you are connecting other devices

●

such as a telephone to the same phone line, go to “Connecting other devices to the phone line” on page

26.

If you are not connecting other

●

devices, go to “Connecting the product power cord” on page 34.

Connecting the product to the phone line

C onnecting other devices to the phone line

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If you have an internal computer modem or an e xternal modem please note that the HP LaserJet 3150 product

cannot

be used as a data modem to communicate with other computers, to send and receive e-mail, or to connect to the Internet. You must keep the computer modem connected to a phone line for these purposes.

In this section, you will decide what (if any) other devices to connect to the same phone line as the HP LaserJet 3150 product and then connect them.

D eciding wha t else to connect

In the last step, you connected the HP LaserJet 3150 product to the wall jack. Generally, there are only four other devices you might want or need to connect to the same phone line:

●

a telephone

●

an answering machine

●

a caller ID box

●

an external modem or a computer with an internal modem

Which, if any, of these you connect to this phone line depends on your situation, which should be one of the following situations.

26 1 Installing hardware

Situation 1: You connected the HP LaserJet 3150 product to a wall ja c k with a phone line for fax ca lls only (a dedica ted fax line ).

You do not need to connect any other devices. However:

You can connect your external modem or computer with internal

●

modem to this same phone line if you want to use the fax line to access the Internet or e-mail.

You can connect an extra telephone to this wall jack if you would

●

like to make

To connect any of these devices to the same phone line as the HP LaserJet 3150 product, go to “Connecting other devices, overview” on page 29. If you have another wall jack for this phone line, you can connect the extra phone and/or external modem or computer with internal modem to the other wall jack.

outgoing

voice calls on this phone line.

Note

Because this is a dedicated fax line, you should never have an answering machine or computer voicemail connected to it.

using computer voicemail, you modem or the external modem to your dedicated connect to the Internet or e-mail using the dedicated voice line.

connect the computer with internal

must

voice

If you are

line. You will

Situation 2: You connected the HP LaserJet 3150 product to a wall ja c k with a phone line for fax a nd voice calls ( a sha red line) .

Connect any other devices you ha ve to this phone line . To connect the other devices you have to the same wall jack as the product, go to “Connecting other devices, overview” on page 29.

If you have another wall jack for this phone line, you can connect some of the devices to that wall jack. However, if you have an answering machine or computer with voicemail, mak e sure to connect it to the same wall jack as the HP LaserJet 3150 product.

Connecting other devices to the phone line

S pecia l situations

You have tw o phone line s coming into one wa ll jack.

When you connected the HP LaserJet 3150 product, you should hav e plugged it into a splitter connected to the wall jack. Proceed as if that side of the splitter is a phone line for fax calls only (a dedicated line). See “Situation 1” above.

You have one phone line with two phone numbe rs and distinctive ring service.

Use the same guidelines in “Situation 2” above for connecting other devices. You will change settings for distinctive ring later in the setup.

28 1 Installing hardware

C onnecting other de vices, overview

PhoneAnswering

Machine

External Modem

Computer with Internal Modem

HP LaserJet 3150 Product

Line

Phone

Line

Phone

Line

Phone

Line

Phone

Line

Phone

Caller ID box

If you are not connecting one (or more) of the devices shown, just cross it out. Then, in the order indicated, you will connect the devices you do have to the HP LaserJet 3150 product.

product and other devices” on page 30 to begin step-by-step instructions.

See “a. Preparing the

Keep in mind these important points:

The HP LaserJet 3150 product

●

the wall jack. If it isn’t, it cannot answer incoming fax calls. As the drawing indicates, always plug between the “Line” jack on

●

one device and the “Phone” jack on another device. Some computers have a second “Line” jack which is used to

●

connect the computer to a dedicated second “Line” jack, check your computer’s documentation to ensure you are connecting to the correct “Line” jack.

be the device connected into

must

line. If you have a

voice

Connecting other devices to the phone line

a. Pre par ing the product a nd other de vices

1 Unplug all devices from their power sources. 2 Remove the plastic insert from the “Phone” jack on the back of

the HP LaserJet 3150 product.

b. Connecting a computer with an internal modem

Did you decide to connect a computer with an internal modem to the same wall jack as the HP LaserJet 3150 product?

No. Go to “c. Connecting an external modem” on page 31.

❏ ❏

30 1 Installing hardware

Yes. Plug the computer’s cord into the “Phone” jack on the

HP LaserJet 3150 product.

Line

Phone

c. Conne cting an e xter nal modem

Did you decide to connect an external modem to the same wall jack as the HP LaserJet 3150 product?

Go to "d. Connecting a caller identification box.”

No.

❏

Plug the external modem’s cord to the “Phone” jack on the

Yes.

❏

HP LaserJet 3150 product (or on the computer with an internal modem).

Line

Phone

d. Conne cting a ca ller identifica tion box

Did you decide to connect a caller identification box to the same wall jack as the HP LaserJet 3150 product?

Go to "e. Connecting an answering machine.”

No.

❏

Plug the caller identification box’s cord into the “Phone” jack

Yes.

❏

on the HP LaserJet 3150 product

connected

Connecting other devices to the phone line

or the last device you

Line

Phone

e. Connecting an answering machine

Did you decide to connect an answering machine to the same wall jack as the HP LaserJet 3150 product?

No. Go to "f. Connecting a telephone.”

❏

Yes. Plug the answering machine’s cord into the “Phone” jack on

❏

the HP LaserJet 3150 product

or the last device you connected

Line

Phone

f. Connecting a telephone

Did you decide to connect a telephone to the same wall jack as the HP LaserJet 3150 product?

❏ ❏

32 1 Installing hardware

No. Go to "g. Reconnecting to the power source.” Yes. Plug the telephone’s cord into the “Phone” jack on the

HP LaserJet 3150 product

or the last device you connected

g. Re connecting to the pow er source

Plug all devices you just connected back into their power source.

Check your work

After ensuring that all phone cords are securely connected, go to “Connecting the product power cord” on page 34.

Connecting other devices to the phone line

C onnecting the product pow er cord

The HP LaserJet 3150 product does not

have a power switch. It turns on when the power cord is connected.

CAUTION!

HP does not recommend using battery backup or uninterruptible power supplies with this product. Using them could damage the product.

To connect the product po wer cord

1 Connect the power cord to the connector on the back of the

HP LaserJet 3150 product.

2 Plug the other end into a grounded power strip or wall outlet.

Once the power is connected, the product turns on and runs an internal self-test.

Note If you have plugged the product into a power strip , keep the power strip

turned on at all times. Otherwise, the product cannot receive faxes.

Check your work

Does the control panel display say:

Fax Header

Yes.

❏

No.

❏

• Unplug the power cord from the power source and the product.

• If you plugged the power cord into a surge protector, unplug

• If you received the message

When you do see

Ready

Go to “Testing the hardware” on page 36.

Do the following:

Then, replug it in.

the power cord and plug it directly into a working wall outlet.

unplug the HP LaserJet 3150 product’s wall and the product and then replug it in. Then, press and hold S

TOP/CLEAR

again for a dial tone. If this still does not produce a dial tone, plug the product phone cord into another wall jack and test again, plug a telephone into the wall jack and try to make an outgoing call, or try using a different phone cord. This ensures that the wall jack and phone cord are working.

, go to “Testing the hardware” on page 36.

Ready

for seven seconds so the product will check

Use MENU or Software to Set Fax Header

Use MENU or Software to Set

Self Test: No Dial Tone

cord from the

phone

Connecting the product power cord

Testing the hardware

After plugging in the power cord, you should be able to print the demonstration page and make a copy of it. This test ensures that the hardware is working properly.

To test the hardware

1 At the product control panel, press

OLUME+CONTRAST

The demonstration page prints.

2 Adjust the guides in the document

feeder tray to the size of the page.

3 Place the page top first, face down,

into the document feeder tray. Wait for the HP LaserJet 3150 product to

load it. 4 Press C The HP LaserJet 3150 product makes

one copy and returns to the READY state.

OPY

simultaneously.

Check your work

Were you able to print and copy the demonstration page?

Yes. Great! You have finished the hardware installation. Save the

❏

demonstration page for use later in the setup , and go to “Finishing the installation” on page 37.

No. Try printing and copying the page again, making sure to press

❏

(

not

OPY

Once you have printed and copied the demonstration page, go to “Finishing the installation” on page 37.

, which would try to send the page as a fax).

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Finishing the installation

In this section, you will connect the product directly to a computer using a parallel cable, connect the product to the network using a HP JetDirect print server, or not to connect the product at all (standalone). If you can connect the product to a computer or network, HP strongly recommends doing so and installing the software. This gives you the maximum product functionality.

Check your work

Choose one of the following installations:

I am conne cting the product directly to a compute r using a

❏

par alle l cable.

on page 38.

I am conne cting the product to the networ k using an

❏

HP JetDire ct pr int ser ver.

network” on page 45.

See “Option A: Connecting directly to a computer”

See “Option B: Connecting to a

I am not connecting the product to a computer or network.

❏

“Option C: Completing a standalone installation” on page 49.

See

O ption A: Connecting directly to a compute r

In this section, you will do the following:

Connect the product to a computer using a parallel cable.

❏

Install the software.

❏

If you want, share the product with other network users so they

❏

can print to it. Note that sharing the product may slow down your computer while other users are printing to the product.

See the pages that follow for step-by-step instructions.

38 2 Finishing the installation

C onnecting to a computer

Use this procedure to connect the product to a computer using a parallel cable.

Important!

The HP LaserJet 3150 product should be connected directly to a dedicated parallel port on the computer. See “Checking computer or network requirements” on page 12 for more information.

To connect the product to a compute r

Turn off the computer.

Squeeze the clips on the sides of the parallel cable and attach it

to the connector on the back of the HP LaserJet 3150 product. Gently tug on the cable to ensure it is securely connected, and then push it back in.

CAUTION!

Connect the other end of the cable to a parallel port on the

computer. Secure the cable by tightening the screws. Turn the computer on again.

Do not connect the parallel cable to a serial port on the computer. Doing so can damage the HP LaserJet 3150 product. If you need help locating the parallel port, see the documentation for the computer.

Check your work

Go to “Preparing for software installation” on page 40.

Option A: Connecting directly to a computer

Preparing for software installation

This section contains instructions for installing the HP LaserJet 3150

software on a computer running Windows 3.1 when the HP LaserJet 3150 product is directly connected to a computer. You will also set required fax settings during the installation.

When you install software, y ou will be asked if y ou want an Express or a Custom installation. The Express installation installs all of the software and is recommended for first-time users. If you choose the Express installation, the following items install:

●

Installer software – installs all software.

●

Configuration software – helps you configure and set up the HP LaserJet 3150 product.

●

Driver software – allows you to print from your computer to the HP LaserJet 3150 product and scan from the HP LaserJet 3150 product to the computer.

●

PC Fax software – allows you to send faxes from and receive faxes to your computer.

●

Document Assistant software – allows you to use the software to fax, cop y, scan, or e-mail a

●

The JetSuite™ Pro software for Hewlett-Packard – allows you to

paper

document.

print, fax, copy, and scan from your computer. Also lets you annotate, organize, and store scanned items.

●

Optical character recognition (OCR) software – used to convert scanned images into text that can be edited in word-processing software.

●

Software Help – provides help for using the software.

●

Product registration – provides an easy wa y for y ou to register the product so you can be notified about software and firmware updates as they become available.

, 9x, NT 4.0, or 2000

40 2 Finishing the installation

I f you alre ady ha ve a P C fa x prog ram

The JetSuite software that came with the HP LaserJet 3150 product includes a PC fax program. HP recommends using the included JetSuite PC fax program because it is designed to work with the HP LaserJet 3150 product, but you can continue using the PC fax program you already have. The only requirement is that you must choose one of the PC fax programs to ans wer incoming f ax calls: both programs cannot try to answer fax calls coming to the same line.

Do one of the following:

To use the JetSuite PC fax program, change the setup for your

●

other PC fax program so that the other program doesn’t answer incoming calls. Or, uninstall the other program.

To continue using your PC fax program, see the Readme.txt file

●

for a list of PC fax packages that have been tested for compatibility with the HP LaserJet 3150 product.

I f you alre ady ha ve scanning softwa re

The HP LaserJet 3150 product comes with scanning software. You can use it or any other TWAIN-compliant scanning software that is compatible with the product. See the Readme.txt file for a list of programs that have been tested for compatibility.

Option A: Connecting directly to a computer

a . I n stalling the softw are for a directly conne cted computer

Follow the installation instructions for your operating system.

To install software on Windows 9x, NT 4.0, or 2000

Note To install the software on Windows NT 4.0 or 2000, you must have

administrator privileges (on start and restart).

1 If the “New Hardware Found” screen has opened, click Cancel. 2 Quit all open programs using the Close Prog r ams or Task

Manager dialog box.

3 Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive (usually D). When the

welcome screen opens, follow the directions on screen. (If the welcome screen does not open, click Start, and then Run. Type

X:SETUP, replacing “X” with the letter of your drive , and clic k OK.)

4 Follow the instructions on the screen. The setup takes a few

minutes. When it is complete, remov e the CD-R OM and store it in the pocket on the inside front cover of this getting started guide.

To install the softw are on Windows 3 .1

1 Quit all open programs except Program Manager: 2 Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive (usually D). 3 From the File menu in Program Manager, choose Run. 4 Type X:SETUP, replacing “X” with the letter of your driv e, and clic k

OK.

Note Windows-32 Bit extensions (Win32s) are required. If prompted to install

Win32s and Freecell, click OK and Con tinue to install these programs.

5 Follow the instructions on the screen. The setup takes a few

minutes. When it is complete, remov e the CD-R OM and store it in the pocket on the inside of the front cover.

42 2 Finishing the installation

b. Printing a document as a te st

Print an electronic document to ensure that the HP LaserJet 3150 product and software are working properly.

To print a document a s a te st

Open a document created in a program such as Wordpad or

Write. On the

HP LaserJet 3150 product is selected and click OK.

menu, select the

File

command. Make sure the

Check your work

Did the document print?

Great! You have finished installing the software and setting

Yes.

❏

the required settings. If you want to share the product with other network users so they can print to the product, go to “Sharing the product” on page 44. Otherwise, go to “Exploring the product and software” on page 64 to begin a fast and easy tutorial to learn how to use the product and software.

Do the following:

No.

❏

• Go to “Troubleshooting” on page 58 to check for messages and solutions to common installation issues.

• If the troubleshooting section does not resolve the issue, see “HP Customer Care” on page 62.

Once you resolve the problem, go to “Sharing the product” on page

44. Otherwise, go to “Exploring the product and software” on page 64 to begin a fast and easy tutorial to learn how to use the product and software.

Option A: Connecting directly to a computer

S har ing the product

Using Windows sharing, the person using the computer directly connected to the HP LaserJet 3150 product can allow other users on the network to print to it. Computers running Windows 3.11 can use Windows sharing to print, but the computer directly connected to the

product must be running Windows 9 because printing using Windows sharing is unidirectional, network users do not receive printer status messages when they print to the product.

See the computer documentation to enable Windows sharing. Once the product is shared, install the printer drivers on all computers you want to allow to print to the product. For Windows 9 the easiest way to do this is to use the following procedure, which does not require the CD-ROM. For Windows 3.1 documentation for your computer to install printer drivers.

To add the printe r dr iver to networ k computers for 9x, NT 4.0, and 2000

1 On the Start menu, point to Settings, and click Printers. 2 Double-click Add Printer and click Next. 3 Follow the directions on screen. Also:

, NT 4.0, or 2000. Also note that

, NT 4.0, or 2000,

, see the

• When asked if the product is a local or network printer, select Network Printer.

• To find the printer, click Browse, locate the printer name, and click OK.

• When prompted, print a test page to ensure the printer driver is installed properly.

Check your work

When you are ready, go to “Exploring the product and software” on page 64 to begin a fast and easy tutorial to learn how to use the product and software.

44 2 Finishing the installation

O ption B: Connecting to a network

(

)

(

)

(

)

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If you have a 300X or 500X print server and the firmware revision is not H.08.00 or J.08.00 or higher, you can download a firmware upgrade from the HP website at http://www.hp.com/ support/net_printing. Or, see the documentation that came with the HP JetDirect print server.

To connect the product to the network using an HP JetDirect print server, you need to do the following.

a Purchase and install a supported HP JetDirect print server or

check that the one you hav e is supported. (See page 13 for a list of supported print servers. See the documentation f o r the print server to install it.)

b Test the hardware installation b

for the HP JetDirect print server. To do this, press print server.

printer language.

for further instructions.

c Check

located in the first section of the configuration page you just printed.

• If you have a 170X print server and the model number is

not

J3258B, you must get a new print server.

• If you have a 300X or 500X print server and the firmware revision number is must upgrade firmware before proceeding. (See “Upgrading firmware” below.)

d Connect the HP LaserJet 3150 product to the print server.

See the documentation for the print server.

f Install the JetSuite™ Pro software for Hewlett-Packard on all

ortant!

product and replug it in. Otherwise, the product does not detect that it is on a network and will not work correctly.

computers that want to use it. installation” on page 46.

If the page does not print, use ASCII as the

See the documentation for the print server

the model or firmware revision number, which is

not

H.08.00 or J.08.00 or higher, you

Unplu

the power cord for the HP LaserJet 3150

printing a configuration page

Test

on the

See “Preparing for software

Option B: Connecting to a network

Preparing for software installation

This section contains instructions for installing the HP LaserJet 3150 software. When you install the user software, you will be asked if you want an Express or a Custom installation. The Express installation installs all of the software and is recommended for first-time users. If you choose the Express installation, the following items install:

●

Installer software – installs all software.

●

Configuration software – helps you configure and set up the HP LaserJet 3150 product.

●

Driver software – allows you to print from your computer to the HP LaserJet 3150 product and scan from the HP LaserJet 3150 product to the computer.

●

PC Fax software – allows you to send faxes from your computer.

●

The JetSuite Pro software – allows you to print, send faxes, and scan from your computer. Also lets you annotate, organize, and store scanned items.

●

Optical character recognition (OCR) software – used to convert scanned images into text that can be edited in word-processing software.

●

Software Help – provides help for using the software.

●

Product registration – provides an easy wa y for y ou to register the product so you can be notified about software and firmware updates as they become available.

I f you alre ady ha ve a P C fa x prog ram

The JetSuite software that came with the HP LaserJet 3150 product includes a PC fax program. In a network installation, you must use this PC fax program to send faxes through the product.

I f you alre ady ha ve scanning softwa re

The HP LaserJet 3150 product comes with scanning software. You can use it or any other TWAIN-compliant scanning software that is compatible with the product. (TWAIN is an industry standard.) See the Readme.txt file for a list of programs that have been tested for compatibility.

46 2 Finishing the installation

a . I nstalling software for networ k computers

Use this procedure to do any network configuration and install software on network computers. In order to install the software, the computers must be running Windows 9

, NT 4.0, or 2000.

Note

For IPX/SPX users:

mode.

For TCP/IP users:

services port on client computers. The HP LaserJet 3150 product does not use this type of port.

Important!

LPT1 port at installation. Do installed port to another port, such as an HP JetDirect port, or the product will not work correctly.

The HP LaserJet 3150 product may be assigned to the

You must use the IPX/SPX protocol in Direct

It is not necessary to create a TCP/IP printing

redirect the product from the default

not

To install software

To install the software on Windows NT 4.0 or 2000, you must have administrator privileges (on start and restart).

Quit all open programs using the

Manager

Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive (usually D or E).

When the welcome screen opens, follo w the directions on screen. (If the welcome screen does not open, click Type X:SETUP, replacing “X” with the letter of your drive , and click

dialog box.

Close P rog rams

Start

Task

, and then

Run

Follow the instructions on the screen.

Important!

you reach the fax set up portion of the installation, choose you know someone else set the fax settings, or if the control panel display on the product says

Remove the CD-ROM when the setup is finished.

Repeat steps 1-4 for all other computers on which you want to

install software. When finished, store the CD-ROM in the pocket on the inside of

the front cover of this getting started guide.

Only one person should set the fax settings. When

READY

Option B: Connecting to a network

Skip

b. Printing a document as a te st

Print an electronic document to ensure that you can use the software you installed to print to HP LaserJet 3150 product.

To print a document a s a te st

1 Open a document created in a program such as Word or

Wordpad.

2 On the File menu, select the Print command. Make sure the

HP LaserJet 3150 product is selected and click OK.

Check your work

Did the document print?

Yes. Great! The product is now ready to work on the network. Go

❏

to “Exploring the product and software” on page 64 to begin a fast and easy tutorial to learn how to use the product and software.

No. Do the following:

❏

• Go to “Troubleshooting” on page 58 to check for solutions to messages and common installation issues.

• If the troubleshooting section does not resolve the issue, see “HP Customer Care” on page 62.

48 2 Finishing the installation

O ption C: Completing a standalone

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For information on changing other settings, such as adjusting the speaker volume or programming a key to store a special dialing code, see chapter 7, “Managing Basic Features,” in the user guide.

insta llation

Certain settings must be determined before using the HP LaserJet 3150 product as a standalone fax machine. If you have installed the software, you already set these features, and you can go “Exploring the product and software” on page 64.

If you do not intend to install the software now, you need to do the following (described in greater detail on the next few pages):

a Set the correct time and date.

time and date is a legal requirement.

b Enter the fax header information.

requirement.

not available until it is filled in.

c Check the answer mode and number of rin

settings. Depending on your configuration, you may or may not have to alter these settings.

If you have distinctive ring service from your local telephone

company, you need to enable distinctive ring detection

e Print a self-test report to ensure the product is workin

properly.

Most HP LaserJet 3150 product functions are

In the United States, setting the

Filling it in is a legal

s-to-answer

Check your work

Go to “a. Setting the time and date” on page 50 to begin checking and changing these settings.

Option C: Completing a standalone installation

a . S etting the time a nd date

The time and date information is included in the header that prints at the top of faxes you send.

date is a legal requirement.

control panel display when the HP LaserJet 3150 product is idle.

To set the time a nd date

In the United States, setting the time and

The time and date also show on the

1 Press E

NTER/MENU

2 Use the < and > keys to select TIME/DATE, HEADER and press

NTER/MENU

3 Press E

NTER/MENU

to select TIME/DATE.

4 Use the < and > keys to select a 12-hour or 24-hour clock and

press E

NTER/MENU

5 Enter the current time using the numeric keys. 6 If you chose the 24-hour clock, press E

- Or -

If you need to change the AM or PM designation, use the < and > keys to select the correct one, and then press E

7 Enter the current date using the numeric keys. Make sure to enter

the month and day using both digits, such as “05” for May.

Note If you enter a number incorrectly , press B

entry. Then re-enter the number.

8 Press E 9 Press S

NTER/MENU TOP/CLEAR

to exit the Menu settings.

NTER/MENU

ACK SPACE

NTER/MENU

until you reach the

Check your work

Go to “b. Setting the fax header” on page 51.

50 2 Finishing the installation

b. Setting the fa x header

Note

This information prints at the top of faxes you send.

legal requirement.

Most HP LaserJet 3150 product functions are not

Filling it in is a

available until it is filled in.

To use special dialing symbols, see chapter 7, “Managing Basic Features,” in the user guide.

To set the fax hea der

Press E

Use the < and > keys to select

Enter your fax number and press E

NTER/MENU

numbers, press > to insert spaces. To add a plus sign, press *. Use the numeric keys to add the name of your company (32

characters maximum). To do so, repeatedly press the numeric key f or the letter you need until the letter appears . (For e xample, if the first letter you need is a “C,” press 2 repeatedly until a appears.) Press > to go to the next space.

TIME/DATE, HEADER

and press

FAX HEADER

and press

NTER/MENU

. To separate

Note

To insert punctuation, press * repeatedly until the character you want appears, and then press > to go to the next space. To delete a letter, press < or > until you reach the space to the right of the letter, and then press B

When you have finished, press E

6 7

Press S

TOP/CLEAR

ACK SPACE

to exit the Menu settings.

NTER/MENU

Option C: Completing a standalone installation

Check your work

Does the control panel display say READY AUTO, followed by the date and time you set?

Yes. Go to “c. Setting answer mode and rings to answer” on page

❏

53.

No. Do the following:

❏

• If the control panel display does not say READY AUTO, repeat step b.

• If the control panel display does not show the correct time and date, repeat step a to change them.

When you are ready, go to “c. Setting answer mode and rings to answer” on page 53.

52 2 Finishing the installation

c. Setting a nsw er mode and rings to a nsw er

The answer mode is set to Automatic or Manual depending on your situation. In Automatic mode, the HP LaserJet 3150 product answers incoming calls after the number of rings to answer specified. Or, it “listens” for fax tones when an answering machine connected to the line answers first and then answers if it is a fax call. In Manual mode, the HP LaserJet 3150 product never answ ers calls. You must start the fax receiving process yourself, either by pressing S control panel or by picking up a phone connected to that line (and possibly pressing ***).

If the HP LaserJet 3150 product is set to Automatic mode, you may need to adjust the rings-to-answer setting. This is especially important if the HP LaserJet 3150 product is connected to a line receiving both fax and voice calls (a shared line) with an answering machine. The rings to answer on the HP LaserJet 3150 product must be higher than the rings to answer on the answering machine. This allows the answering machine to ans wer the incoming call and record a message if it is a voice call. This also allows the HP LaserJet 3150 product to listen to the call, and if it detects fax tones, to take the call.

For the HP LaserJet 3150 product, the factory default ans wer mode is Automatic, and the default number of rings to answer is 5. Use the table below to determine what settings to use given your situation.

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on the

If you have: Do this with the

answer mode:

A line only receiving fax calls (a dedicated line).

A line receiving both fax and voice calls (a shared line) and only a telephone.

A line receiving both fax and voice calls (a shared line) and an answering machine or computer voicemail.

One line with distinctive ring service (two separate phone numbers).

*In Automatic, the HP LaserJet 3150 product automatically answers fax calls. However, people calling to speak to you hear fax tones if you do not answer or they do not hang up by the number of rings at which the product answers. Use Ma nual if you do not w ant vo ice callers ev er to hear f ax tones , but remember th at fax calls are not received automatically.

Leave set to Automatic.

Leave set to Automatic*.

Leave set to Automatic.

Leave set to Automatic

And do this with the number of rings to answer on the HP LaserJet 3150 product:

Change to 1 or 2 rings.

Leave set to 5.

Set to 2 higher than answering machine or computer voicemail. For example, set to 6 if answering machine answers at 4.

HP LaserJet 3150 product no higher than 9

Change to 1 or 2 rings. (If you have an answering machine or computer voicemail for the other phone number, make sure the product is set the answering system.) Also see “d. Enabling distinctive ring detection” on page 55.

Set the

lower

than

Option C: Completing a standalone installation

To set the answer mode

1 Press E

NTER/MENU

2 Use the < and > keys to select FAX SETTINGS and press

NTER/MENU

3 Use the < and > keys to select INCOMING FAXES and press

NTER/MENU

4 Press E

NTER/MENU

to select ANSWER MODE.

5 Use the < and > keys to select AUTOMATIC or MANUAL and press

NTER/MENU

6 Press S

TOP/CLEAR

to exit the Menu settings.

To set the n umber of r ings to answer

1 Press E

NTER/MENU

2 Use the < and > keys to select FAX SETTINGS and press

NTER/MENU

3 Use the < and > keys to select INCOMING FAXES and press

NTER/MENU

4 Use the < and > keys to select to select RINGS TO ANSWER and

press E

NTER/MENU

5 Enter the number of rings to answer and press E 6 Press S

Check your work

Does the upper right corner of the display show the answer mode setting (Automatic or Manual) that you chose?

Yes. If you have distinctive ring service, go to “d. Enabling

❏

distinctive ring detection” on page 55. Otherwise, go to “e. Printing a self-test report” on page 57.

No. Do the following:

❏

Try setting the answer mode again. When you are ready, go to “d. Enabling distinctive ring detection” on page 55 (if you have distinctive ring service) or “e. Printing a self-test report” on page

57.

54 2 Finishing the installation

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to exit the Menu settings.

NTER/MENU

d. Enabling distinctive r ing dete ction

If you subscribe to distinctive ring service with your telephone company, use this procedure to enable the HP LaserJet 3150 product to detect distinctive ring patterns.

service, do not change this setting, or the HP LaserJet 3150 product will not be able to receive faxes.

W hat is distinctive r ing service ?

Distinctive ring service is available from some local telephone companies. It allows you to ha ve two or three phone numbers on one line. This costs less than paying for two or three separate lines. Each of the phone numbers will have a different ring pattern. For example, calls to the voice number ring with a single-ring pattern, and to the fax number ring with a double-ring pattern.These distinctive ring patterns allow you to ans wer the call if it is a v oice call and allo w the product to answer if it is a fax call.

Ho w do I ge t it?

If you would like distinctive ring service, call your local telephone company to check availability and to subscribe. (Your telephone company may use a different name for this service. For example, it’s called “Identa-ring” in parts of New Jersey and “RingMaster” in parts of Florida.) As of this printing, the service is only available in some areas.

If you do not have distinctive ring

If distinctive ring is available and you choose to subscribe to it, keep the following points in mind:

Make sure the telephone company assigns the double-ring

●

pattern to the fax number. The HP LaserJet 3150 product ignores the others.

While distinctive ring service may allow you to have up to three

●

phone numbers on the same line, the HP LaserJet 3150 product only supports two numbers. The HP LaserJet 3150 product cannot detect the difference between the second and third ring patterns and would answer calls coming to both the second and third numbers.

Option C: Completing a standalone installation

To ena ble distinctive ring detection

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Make sure the HP LaserJet 3150 product’s rings to answer is set to a

lower

number than the rings to answer on the answering machine or voicemail. In the case of distinctive ring, the HP LaserJet 3150 product must answer calls first in order to be able to receive fax calls.

Note Only change this setting to Y es if yo u have distinctiv e ring service from

your telephone company.

not change this setting or the HP LaserJet 3150 product will not be able to receive faxes.

1 Call your local telephone company and subscribe to distinctive

ring service.

If you do not hav e distinctive ring service, do

2 Press E 3 Use the < and > keys to select FAX SETTINGS and press

4 Use the < and > keys to select INCOMING FAXES and press

5 Use the < and > keys to select DISTINCTIVE RING and press

6 Use the < and > keys to select YES or NO and press E 7 Press S

NTER/MENU

TOP/CLEAR

NTER/MENU

to exit the Menu settings.

Check your work

Does the control panel display say DISTINCT in the upper right corner?

Yes. Go to “e. Printing a self-test report” on page 57.

❏

No. Repeat this step to try enabling distinctive ring. When you are

❏

ready, go to “e. Printing a self-test report” on page 57.

56 2 Finishing the installation

e . Pr inting a self- t est re port

Print a self-test report from the product to ensure that the product is working correctly.

To print a self- test re port

Press E

Use the < and > keys to select

The HP LaserJet 3150 product exits the Menu settings and prints the report, which confirms the HP LaserJet 3150 product is working.

NTER/MENU

REPORTS

SELF TEST

and press E

and press

NTER/MENU

Check your work

Check the report. In the Self Test Results section, do all tests have a PASS entry?

Great! You have finished setting the required settings. Go to

Yes.

❏

“Exploring the product and software” on page 64 to begin a fast and easy tutorial on how to use the product.

See “HP Customer Care” on page 62.

No.

❏

Option C: Completing a standalone installation

Troubleshooting

Use the following table to solve problems that might occur when installing the software or changing settings manually.

Problem Cause Solution

When installing software, you receive this message: “Setup has determined that you do not have enough disk space on the selected drive. Please reduce the set of install components or change the install drive.”

The software did not install (Windows 9 NT 4.0, or 2000)

The computer cannot read the installation CD-ROM.

The JetSuite software requires at least 65 MB of available disk space to be installed.

All programs and Explorer should be closed.

The correct drive may not have been specified.

The CD-ROM may be damaged.

except

Systray

After you select the JetSuite software and data directories, the installation program checks that your computer has enough available disk space. Try deleting unnecessary files or archiving older data to floppy disks or some other medium.

To check in Windows 9x, press

TRL+ALT+DELETE

click one and click open programs. Then, reinstall the software. To check in Windows NT 4.0 or 2000, press

TRL+ALT+DELETE

other programs are open, click one an d clic k

Task

. Repeat for all other open programs. Then,

reinstall the software.

Check for the proper d isk drive letter. Often, it is D or E for the CD-ROM drive.

Contact HP Customer Care. See page 62.

. If other programs are open,

End Task

. On the

. Repeat for all other

Applications

tab, if

End

You receive this message “There are not enough free COM ports on this system. You must have at least one available COM port to install this software.”

The software needs at least one COM port. At least one COM port is not available.

58 2 Finishing the installation

See the documentation for your computer to free a COM port.

Problem Cause Solution

When the product is directly connected to your computer, you receive this message: “JetSuite Fax has detected that the HP LaserJet 31 50 is either switched off or is not connected to your computer.”

When the product is connected to the network using an HP JetDirect print server, you receive this message: “JetSuite Fax has detected that the HP LaserJet 31 50 is either switched off or is not connected to your computer.”

The parallel cable is loose or not directly connected.

The power cord is loose.

The parallel cable may be faulty.

The BIOS setting for your computer may not be set correctly.

The power cord is loose.

The network cord is loose.

Make sure the parallel cable between the computer and the HP LaserJet 3150 product is securely connected.

Make sure the power cord is securely connected between the HP LaserJet 3150 product and the power source.

If you have another “size C” parallel cable, try attaching it to the HP LaserJet 3150 product.

Ensure that the computer has a parallel port with a bidirectional data bus. (EPP or unidirectional ports are not supported.) Change the parallel port mode setting in the computer’s BIOS. HP recommends setting it to ECP or bidirectional, but other modes may also work. For instructions on changing the setting, see Appendix C in the user guide, see the computer documentation, or contact the computer manufacturer.

Make sure the power cord is securely connected between the HP LaserJet 3150 product and the power source. Also, ensure the po wer cord f or the HP JetDirect print server is securely connected to the power source.

Ensure the network cable is securely connect between the HP JetDirect print server and the wall outlet for the network. Also ensure the network cable between the computer and the wall is securely connected.

The parallel cable is loose or not directly connected.

The parallel cable may be faulty.

The HP JetDirect print server may not be configured yet (TCP/IP).

HP JetDirect print server is incorrectly configured (TCP/IP).

Make sure the parallel cable between the HP Jet Direct print server and the HP LaserJet 3150 product is securely connected.

If you have another “size C” parallel cable, try connecting it between the HP LaserJet 3150 product and the HP JetDirect print server.

Use the HP JetAdmin software, the HP WebJet Admin software, BOOTP, DHCP, or telnet to configure the HP JetDirect print server.

See the documentation that came with the HP JetDirect print server for troubleshooting information.

Troubleshooting

Problem Cause Solution

When the product is connected to the network using an HP JetDirect print server, you receive this message: “All in One configuration cannot continue because the required protocols were not found on your computer.”

When the product is connected to the network using an HP JetDirect print server, you re ceive one of these messages:

“The configuration wizard did not find your HP LaserJet 3150 All in One on the network.”

“The configuration wizard was unable to find an All in One at the specified address.”

“The JetDirect model found at the specified address does not support All in One devices.”

The IPX/SPX or TCP/IP protocols are not installed on your computer.

The print server you are using is not one of the HP JetDirect print servers that works with the product.

The power cord is loose.

The network cord is loose.

The parallel cable is loose or not directly connected.

The parallel cable may be faulty.

Install an IPX/SPX protocol that is compatible with NW Link or a TCP/IP protocol on your computer.

See “Connecting to a network using an HP Jet Direct print server” on page 12 for a list of compatible HP JetDirect print servers.

Make sure the parallel cable between the HP Jet Direct print server and the HP LaserJet 3150 product is securely connected.

If you have another “size C” parallel cable, try connecting it between the HP LaserJet 3150 product and the HP JetDirect print server.

The HP JetDirect print server may not be configured yet (TCP/IP).

HP JetDirect print server is incorrectly configured (TCP/IP).

60 2 Finishing the installation

If you installed the HP LaserJet 3150 software, uninstall it. Then, re-install the software and select the Network Install option.

See the documentation that came with the HP JetDirect print server for troubleshooting information.

Troubleshooting

HP Customer Care

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Get assistance conveniently and quickly with e-mail. E-mail your question to HP, and you will receive a reply within 24 hours on business days. It’s that simple. E-mail questions via HP’s website at http://www.hp.com/support/lj3150. (Site is in English.)

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Go online, anytime, to find other users with great ideas and usage suggestions at HP’s online user forum for the HP LaserJet 3150 product. Visit HP’s website at http://www.hp.com/support/lj3150. (Site is in English.)

Your purchase is backed by HP Customer Care — award-winning service and support. HP Customer Care is our promise to provide support solutions that keep you up and running...and learning how to do more with your HP LaserJet 3150 product.

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Speak with a trained service technician who specializes in your HP LaserJet 3150 product. HP promises that your call will be answered in fewer than 3 min utes , or you’ll get a free, prepaid 15 minute phone card. Call:

U.S.: 208-323-2551, M-F 6AM to 10PM and

SAT 9AM to 4PM (Mountain Time).

Canada: 905-206-4663, M-F 8AM to 12AM and

SAT 10AM to 6PM (Eastern Time).

Before calling, please have the purchase date and note the product model and serial numbers, which are on the back of the product, or you might have written them on the inside front cover.

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W hat you will learn

This section will help you learn the basics of the HP LaserJet 3150 product. It contains the most general information about how to do everyday tasks. You’ll also find many pointers to more inf ormation and how to get help.

You will learn:

●

how to use the control panel to send a fax and make a copy

●

about the software features

●

how to use the Document Assistant to send a fax, make a copy, and scan an item

●

about how OCR software works

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E xploring the product

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Important, detailed guidelines regarding the size and type of items you can load and how to load special items (such as photographs and newspaper articles) appear in the “Faxing” chapter of the user guide. See these guidelines before loading any other items.

Loa ding items to be fa xed, copie d, or sca nned

Whether you are faxing, copying, or scanning using the software, the procedure for loading the item is the same.

To load an item

Wait f or the HP LaserJet 3150 product to load the page.

Check your work

Does the control panel display say

#COPIES

Adjust the guides in the document feeder tray to the size of the demonstration page you printed earlier in the setup.

Place the page top first, face down, into the document feeder tray.

DOCUMENT LOADED PHONE# OR

Go to “Sending a fax using the control panel” on page 66.

Yes.

❏

Gently pull the top of the control panel toward you until it

No.

❏

releases. Remove the document, close the control panel, and reinsert the document. When you are ready, go to “Sending a fax using the control panel” on page 66.

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S ending a fax using the control panel

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You can program a dialing prefix that is added to all outgoing numbers dialed at the control panel. See the “Managing Basic Features” chapter in the user guide.

You can send a fax using the control panel. If you installed the software and your computer is on, the Document Assistant appears on the computer screen when you load a document in the document feeder tray. As soon as you start the fax using the control panel, the Document Assistant disappears.

To send a fax using the control panel

1 After the fax is loaded in the document feeder tray, dial the fax

number using the numeric keys.

Note Include any pauses or other needed numbers, such as an area code,

an access code for numbers outside a PBX system (usually a 9 or 0), or a long distance prefix.

2 Press S

to begin faxing.

TART

Check your work

Does the control panel display say 1 PAGE SENT and then return to the READY state?

Yes. Go to “Verifying fax capability” on page 67.

❏

No. Do the following:

❏

• If there is an error message on the control panel display, correct the problem indicated. Then, try resending the fax.

• Ask someone you know to send a fax to you to confirm you can receive faxes.

• See the Troubleshooting and Maintenance chapter of the user guide for more information.

When you are ready, Go to “Verifying fax capability” on page 67.

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Ve r ifying fax capability

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You can also request the fax from any telephone. Just dial the toll-free number and follow the voice prompts after you connect.

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For more information about sending faxes from the control panel, see the “Faxing” chapter in the user guide.

Verify the fax function of the HP LaserJet 3150 product is working properly by calling a special HP phone number. When you call, HP faxes y ou a document about y our ne w HP LaserJet 3150 product and using the HP First Fax system. HP First is a con venient w ay to receiv e the latest information about HP products.

To ver ify fax ca pability

On the control panel, press M

Dial 1 800 677 1304 (spaces or dashes do not have to be dialed).

When you connect, follow the voice prompts to enter your fax

number and confirm it. After the voice prompt “Goodbye,” press S

Within 2 to 3 minutes, HP faxes a one- or two-page document to confirm the fax function is working. The document explains how to receive more information about your new HP LaserJet 3150 product.

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twice.

Check your work

Did the HP document arrive?

Go to “Exploring the software” on page 68.

Yes.

❏

The HP First system may be busy. Do the following:

No.

❏

• Try again later.

• Ask someone you know to send you a fax.

Once you verify fax capability, go to “Exploring the software” on page 68.

Exploring the product

E xplor ing the softw are

Click anywhere on this screen to activate it

You must have installed the software on your computer to explore the features and do the tasks in this section. Once you read the o v erview , use the instructions later in this section to send a fax, make a copy, and scan using the software.

Overvie w

The three, main parts of the software that you see and use regularly are the Document Assistant, the document viewer, and the desktop.

I ntroducing the D ocument Assista nt

To see and use the Document assistant, the product must be directly connected to your computer . The Document Assistant is a dialog box that appears on the computer screen when you load a document into the document feeder tray.

If you have a compatible e-mail program, four icons appear on this screen. Otherwise, only three appear. Click anywhere on the Document Assistant to activate it.

68 3 Exploring the product and software

Once activated, the Document Assistant displays buttons for the pc

Click here to begin scanning to e-mail

Click PC Copy to begin copying

Click Scan to begin scanning

Click PC Fax to begin faxing

Click Cancel to make the Document Assistant disappear

Click Configure to gain access to configuration settings

Click Help for information

fax, pc copy, and scan functions. If you have a compatible e-mail program, a

Scan to E-mail

button also appears. Click the button for

the function you want:

At the bottom of the Document Assistant are the and

Cancel

buttons. Click

Configure

to use the software and

HP LaserJet 3150 product configuration settings.

Configure, Help

takes you to

Help

the Help for the JetSuite Pro software and the HP LaserJet 3150 product. Clicking

Cancel

closes the Document Assistant.

To fax or copy a document, you can use this Document Assistant or the product control panel. (If you choose the control panel, the Document Assistant closes.) If you are scanning (or scanning to email), you must begin the task using the Document Assistant, the JetSuite Pro software, or another program (such as a TWAINcompliant one). You

cannot

use the control panel.

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I ntroducing the docume nt viewer

Manager toolbar

Close-up view of a scanned item

Annotation toolbar

Toolbar

Status toolbar

When you initiate a scan from the Document Assistant or the JetSuite Pro software, the scanned item appears as an unnamed file in the document viewer of the JetSuite Pro software. Identify the different parts of the document viewer window:

The document viewer allows you to work with the content of the scanned item. Use the document viewer to:

●

highlight text or images or add electronic sticky notes using the annotation tools.

●

clean up or adjust the scanned item.

●

send the item to print or fax, or attach it to an e-mail message.

70 3 Exploring the product and software

I ntroducing the de sktop

When you close a document in the document viewer, it appears as a thumbnail (a small image) or file name in the desktop of the JetSuite Pro software. Identify the following features on the desktop:

File toolbar

JetSuite folders

Manager toolbar

Note

Thumbnail of a scanned item

Status toolbar

Network users do not see the Fax Receiv e folder or related f eatures or options. They also do not see the PC Copy icon, features, or options.

The desktop shows thumbnails of .jsd documents and icons of documents in other graphics file formats or file formats for common word-processing, spreadsheet, and presentation programs. Use the desktop to:

organize and file a saved, scanned item in a folder.

●

send the scanned item to another program, such as a word-

●

processing program. manage faxes sent from the computer and view fax logs for all

●

faxes. A user whose computer is directly connected to the product can also manage faxes received to the computer.

To view a .jsd document again in the document viewer , double-clic k its thumbnail. If you double-click the thumbnail of a file on the desktop with a different format, the file opens in the program associated with that extension on your computer.

For more information about scanning and the JetSuite software, see chapter 5, “Scanning,” in the user guide and the Help.

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Using Help

You installed the Help when you installed the JetSuite Pro software. Help contains detailed procedures that guide you through any task you want to perform from the software. It provides information that is specific to the current task. Help is also a troubleshooting tool. When questions arise or a problem occurs, the quickest way to find a solution is to access your Help.

Help contains the following general topics: Installation Help — provides help for installing the software and

determining required settings. General Information Help — gives overview information for the print,

fax, copy, and scan functions. Also gives overview information for the JetSuite Pro software.

Troubleshooting — gives solutions for common problems. How Do I — provides step-by-step instructions for printing, faxing,

copying, scanning, configuration, and other JetSuite Pro software tasks.

You can access Help by:

●

clicking Help on the Document Assistant or any screen where the Help button appears.

●

selecting Contents from the Help menu on the desktop or document viewer.

●

pressing F1 on the computer keyboard.

Acce ssing the Je tSuite Pro software

You can access the JetSuite Pro software by:

●

using the Document Assistant, as described earlier

●

using the Program Manager in Windows 3.1x or the Start menu

in Windows 9

●

double-clicking the HP LaserJet 3150 product icon on the Windows 9x, NT 4.0, or 2000 taskbar (at the bottom, right of the screen)

●

double-clicking the JetSuite Pro icon on the Windows desktop (f or Windows 9

72 3 Exploring the product and software

, NT 4.0, or 2000

, NT 4.0, or 2000 only)

S ending a fa x using the Document Assistant

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See the “Faxing” chapter in the user guide for more detail about when to fax from the control panel, the Document Assistant, the JetSuite Pro Desktop or another program such as a wordprocessing program. For more information about using the Document Assistant and JetSuite Pro software, see the Help.

The product must be directly connected to your computer for you to see and use the Document Assistant. Then, you can send a fax by clicking

PC Fax

To send a fax using the Docume nt Assistant

After you load the document in the document feeder tray, the

Document Assistant appears on the computer screen. Click anywhere on the Document Assistant to activate it.

on the Document Assistant.

Click

PC Fax

When the recipient’s name and f ax n umber and add a cov er page (optional).

Click

Send Fax

JetSuite PC Se nd F ax

to begin sending the fax.

dialog box appears, type the

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M aking a copy using the Document Assista nt

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See the “Copying” chapter in the user guide for more detail about when to choose to copy from the control panel or the Document Assistant. For more information about using the Document Assistant, see the Help.

The product must be directly connected to your computer for you to see and use the Document Assistant. Then, you can initiate a copy b y clicking PC Copy on the Document Assistant.

To make a copy using the D ocument Assista nt

1 After you load the document in the document feeder tray, the

Document Assistant appears on the computer screen. Click anywhere on the Document Assistant to activate it.

2 Click PC Copy.

Click here

3 In the dialog box that appears, adjust options, such as contrast

and pages per sheet.

4 Click Start Copy to begin copying.

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S canning an ite m

Click here

You must have installed the software to scan an item. You can start a scan from the Document Assistant or the JetSuite Pro software by clicking must be directly connected to your computer.)

When the next dialog box opens, you have three destination options:

Scan to JetSuite Desktop Viewer, Scan to File

. (To see and use the Document Assistant, the product

Scan

, or

Scan to Text

●

Select

Scan to Je tSuite Desktop Vie w er

(the default) to place the item in the document viewer of the JetSuite Pro software. Using this program, you can annotate, organize, and store important documents.

●

Select

Scan to File

to create a file of the item without viewing it

now.

●

Select

Scan to Text

, to convert the item to editable text and open

it as an unnamed file in your word-processing program.

To scan using the Document Assista nt

Load the document into the document feeder tray.

When the Document Assistant appears, click anywhere on it to

activate it. Click

Scan

In the dialog box that appears, adjust any options, such as

contrast, ensure and click

After it has been scanned, the item appears in the document

Start Scan

Scan to Je tSuite De sktop Vie w er

is selected,

viewer. Explore the options: Add annotations and hyperlinks, and then send the item to fax, print, or another task.

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To scan using the JetS uite Pro softwa re

1 In the JetSuite Pro desktop or document viewer, click the Scan

icon on the Manager toolbar.

2 In the dialog box that appears, adjust any settings, such as scan

mode or contrast.

3 Choose Scan to Je tSuite Desktop Viewe r, Scan to File, or

Scan to Text as the destination.

4 Select the Use Start button on device to begin scan check box.

The Start Scan button becomes unavailable, and the scanner path on the product is now unavailable to other users for the ne xt three minutes.

5 At the HP LaserJet 3150 product, load the document into the

document feeder tray.

6 Press Start. The document is scanned item goes to the

destination you chose.

Hint You can also start a scan from the JetSuite Pro software by clicking the

Scan icon on the Manager toolbar, loading the document, and returning to the computer to click Start Scan. In this case , mak e sure the U se the Sta rt button on de vice to be gin scan check box is cleared.

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For more information about scanning and the OCR software, see the “Scanning” chapter in the user guide, and see the Help.

For more information about scanning to e-mail, see the “E-mailing Portable Documents” chapter in the user guide, and see the Help .

When you are scanning an item and choose Assistant or in the JetSuite Pro software and then select

, the JetSuite Pro software initiates the scan using the best

Text

settings for text. Then, the OCR software discards any graphics on the scanned item and converts the text to editable text. When the OCR software has finished, the converted text appears as an untitled file in your word-processing program.

Because OCR conversions are ne ver perf ect, proof the con verted text carefully .

on the Document

Scan

Scan to

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The HP LaserJet 3150 product still works like a regular fax machine and copier when you turn off the computer or the software is not working. Even if you normally receive faxes to your computer and you turn it off, faxes are received into the product memory and will upload to the computer when you turn it on again.

Congratulations! You have successfully set up the product and you can now put it to work helping you sav e time. Explore these additional

sources of information:

●

See the us er gu ide for more inf ormation on how to do da y-to-day tasks, adjust seldom-changed settings, use troubleshooting, order parts, and more.

●

See the Help for more information on using the software for dayto-day tasks, changing settings, and troubleshooting.

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78 3 Exploring the product and software

Warranty

W a rr anty information

H ewlett-P ackard limited warranty stateme nt

HP LaserJet 3150 product ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

HP warrants to you, the end-user customer, that HP hardware,

accessories, and supplies, will be free from defects in materials and workmanship after the date of purchase, for the period specified above. If HP receives notice of such defects during the warranty period, HP will, at its option, either repair or replace products which prove to be def ectiv e. Replacement products ma y be either new or like-new.

HP warrants to you that HP software will not fail to execute its

programming instructions after the date of purchase, for the period specified above, due to defects in material and workmanship when properly installed and used. If HP receives notice of such defects during the warranty period, HP will replace software media which does not execute its programming instructions due to such defects.

HP does not warrant that the operation of HP products will be

uninterrupted or error free. If HP is unable, within a reasonable time, to repair or replace any product to a condition as warranted, you will be entitled to a refund of the purchase price upon prompt return of the product.

HP products may contain remanufactured parts equivalent to a

new in performance or may have been subject to incidental use. Warranty does not apply to defects resulting from (a) improper or

inadequate maintenance or calibration, (b) software, interfacing, parts or supplies not supplied by HP, (c) unauthorized modification or misuse, (d) operation outside of the published environmental specifications for the product, or (d) improper site preparation or maintenance.

Warranty information

6 HP MAKES NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTY OR

CONDITION WHETHER WRITTEN OR ORAL. TO THE

EXTENT ALLOWED BY LOCAL LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OR CONDITION OR MERCHANTABILITY, SATISFACTORY QUALITY, OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IS LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE. Some countries, states or provinces do not allow limitations on the duration of an implied warranty, so the above limitation or exclusion might not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you might also have other rights that vary from country to country, state to state, or province to province.

7 TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY LOCAL LAW, THE REMEDIES

IN THIS WARRANTY STATEMENT ARE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES. EXCEPT AS INDICATED ABOVE, IN NO EVENT WILL HP OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF DATA OR FOR DIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL (INCLUDING LOST PROFIT OR DATA), OR OTHER DAMAGE, WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT, TORT, OR OTHERWISE. Some countries, states or provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.

80 3 Warranty

Year 2000 warranty

Subject to all of the terms and limitations of the HP Limited Warranty Statement provided with this HP Product, HP warrants that this HP product will be able to accurately process date data (including, but not limited to, calculating, comparing, and sequencing) from, into, and between the 20th and 21st centuries, and the year 1999 and 2000, including leap year calculations, when used in accordance with the Product documentation provided by HP (including any instructions f or installing patches or upgrades), provided that all other products (e.g., hardware, software, firmware) used in combination with such HP product(s) properly exchange date data. The duration of the Year 2000 warranty extends through January 31, 2001.

HP makes no representation or warranty respecting the accuracy or reliability of information about non-HP products. Such information is provided by manufacturers of those products, and customers are urged to contact the manufacturer directly to verify Year 2000 readiness.

Index

Symbols

.jsd documents 71

Numerics

10/100Base-TX connection 13 10Base-T connection 13

adjusting speaker volume 49 analog telephone lines 11 Annotation toolbar 70 answer mode

default 53 description 53

setting 53 answering machine, connecting 29, 32 arrow keys on control panel 17 attaching

answering machine 29, 32

caller identification box 31

choosing what devices to connect 26

computer with internal modem 30

dedicated fax line 27

directly to a computer using a parallel cable 39

HP LaserJet 3150 product 23

modem 29

other devices 29

paper loading label 21

shared line 27

supports 20

telephone 29, 32

telephone cord 11

to network using HP JetDirect print server 45 automatic answer mode. available disk space, not enough 58 avoiding jams 21, 22

See

answer mode 7

backup, battery 34 battery backup 34 bidirectional communication

not established 59, 60

requirements 12 bins

paper input 16

paper output 16 BNC connection 13 box contents 8

buttons

Cancel 69 Configure 69 control panel 17 Help 69, 72 Scan to E-mail 69

cables

network 13

parallel 8, 39 call waiting 11 caller identification box 31 Cancel button 69 cartridges, toner

illustration 8

installing 18

preventing damage 18

recycling 19 CD-ROM

damaged 58

unable to read 58 checking

firmware revisions 13

hardware installation 36 cleaning toner from clothing 18 clearing actions using control panel 17 closing Document Assistant 69 clothing, cleaning toner from 18 COM ports not available 58 communication not established 59, 60 compact disc. compatible software 41, 46 Configure button 69 configuring

answer mode 53

dialing prefixes 66

fax header 51

rings-to-answer setting 53 connecting

answering machine 29, 32

caller identification box 31

choosing what devices to connect 26

computer with internal modem 30

dedicated fax line 27

directly to a computer using a parallel cable 39

external modem 31

HP LaserJet 3150 product 23

modem 29

See

CD-ROM 7

Index

connecting (continued)

other devices 29 shared line 27 supports 20 telephone 29, 32 telephone cord 11 to network using HP JetDirect print server 45 to the Internet 26 to wall jack 23

connections

10/100Base-TX 13 10Base-T 13 BNC 13 network 13

Token Ring 13 contents of box 8 contrast key on control panel 17 control panel

illustration 15

keys and lights 17

using to fax, copy, or scan 69 copy key on control panel 17 copying

guidelines 74

using the control panel 69

using the Document Assistant 74 cord, power

connecting 34

illustration 8 cord, telephone

connecting 11

illustration 8 Custom installation 40, 46 customer support.

See

HP Customer Care

data modem. date

setting for fax 50

where displayed 17 dedicated fax line 27 dedicated lines

connecting 27

description 11 defaults

answer mode 53

rings to answer 53 demonstration page 36 desktop. destination options for scanning 75 dial tone missing 35 dialing prefixes 66

See

modem

See

JetSuite Pro desktop

digital telephone lines 11 disk drive, external, connecting 12 disk space

not enough 58 requirements 12

distinctive ring

description 55 enabling 55 with one phone line and two phone numbers 28

Document Assistant

closing 69 description 68 using to access JetSuite Pro software 72 using to copy 74 using to scan 75 using to send faxes 73

document feeder support

attaching 20

illustration 8 document feeder tray 15 document output slot 15 document output support

attaching 20

illustration 8 document release door 15 document viewer

purpose 70

toolbars 70

window description 70 documentation

included in box 8

sources for help and information 78 doors

document release 15

printer 16 downloading print servers 13

electrical surges 11 e-mail customer support 62 enabling distinctive ring 55 enter key on control panel 17 EPP ports 59 equipment testing 36 error light on control panel 17 error messages

installation 58

where displayed 1 7 exiting menu settings 17 Express installation 40, 46 external disk drive, connecting 12 external modem.

See

modem

82 Index

fax

answer mode 53 date and time settings 50 required features 49

rings to answer 53 fax header 51 fax line, connecting 27 fax logs 71 fax software. faxing

guidelines 73

troubleshooting 66

using the control panel 66

using the Document Assistant 73

verifying capability 67

viewing logs 71 fax-on-demand support 63 features of the product 7, 10 files

.jsd 71

graphics discarded by OCR 77

scanning to 75 firmware revisions for print servers 13 Freecell program 42 front paper output slot 16

See

PC fax software 7

graphics discarded by OCR software 77

hard disk space requirements 12 hardware

testing 36

troubleshooting 58 header for faxes 51 Help button 69, 72 help, online

customer support 62

using 72 HP Customer Care

contacting 62

e-mail support 62

fax-on-demand support 63

online support 62

phone support 63

Proactive Notification 63

user forums 62

website 62 HP JetDirect print servers

configuring 47

models 13

using to connect to product 45

information sources 78 inserting a pause in a fax 17 installation

components installed 40, 46 Custom 40, 46 Express 40, 46 messages 58 online help 72 requirements 12 sharing with other users 44 testing product and software 48 testing the hardware 36 troubleshooting 58 unpacking 8

installing

software 40, 46 software in Windows 3.1

software in Windows 95/NT 4.0 42, 47 internal modem. Internet, connecting to 26 IPX/SPX

requirement 13

using to connect product 47 item doesn’t load 65

See

modem

jack, connecting to 23 jams, avoiding 21, 22 JetDirect print servers

configuring 47

models 13

using to connect to product 45 JetSuite Pro desktop

description 71

folders 71

toolbars 71

window description 71 JetSuite Pro software

accessing 72

description 72

desktop 71

document viewer 70

using to scan 76

keys

on control panel 17

programing for special dialing codes 49

Index

label, paper loading

attaching 21

illustration 8 latches for releasing printer door 16 lever, paper path 16 lights on control panel 17 lines

analog 11

dedicated 11

digital 11

shared 11

telephone 11 loading

guidelines 65

items to be faxed, copied, or scanned 65

media 22

problem 65

special items 65 logs for faxes 71

manual answer mode. Manual Dial key on control panel 17 media

jams 21, 22

loading 22 memory requirements 12 menu key on control panel 17 menu settings

exiting 17

scrolling through 17 messages

installation 58

where displayed 17 modem

connecting 29

external 27, 31

internal 27, 30

using with HP LaserJet 3150 product 26 modes

answer 53

automatic and manual answer 53

operating 10

See

answer mode

network

adding the printer driver 44

connecting using HP JetDirect print server 45

requirements 13

sharing with other users 44 no dial tone 35 not enough disk space 58 Novell servers 13

OCR

graphics discarded during 77

using to scan text 77 one-touch keys 17 online help

customer support 62

using 72 online user forum 62 operating modes 10 optical character recognition (OCR). overview of the product 7

See

paper

jams 22

loading 22 paper input bin 16

illustration 16

loading 22 paper input support

attaching 20

illustration 8 paper loading label

attaching 21

illustration 8 paper output bin 16 paper output support

attaching 20

illustration 8 paper path lever 16 parallel cable

connecting directly to computer with 39

illustration 8 parallel ports

areas of conflict 12

installation requirements 12 parts

illustration for printer path 16

illustration for scanner path 15

unpacking 8 path

printer 16

scanner 15 pause key on control panel 17 PBX systems 66 PC fax software

included with HP LaserJet 3100 product 46

included with HP LaserJet 3150 product 41

using your own 41, 46 phone lines

dedicated fax 27

one with two phone numbers 28

two coming into one wall jack 28

with distinctive ring 28

See

phone.

telephone

OCR

84 Index

ports

device conflicts 12 EPP 59 installation requirements 12 not available 58 serial 39 TCP/IP printing services 47 unidirectional 59

power

interruptions 11 strip recommendation 34 supply backup 34 switch 34

power cord

connecting 34 illustration 8

print servers

adding to network computers 44 checking firmware revisions 13 downloading 13 HP JetDirect 45 models 13 upgrading 13

printer 16

door 16 path 16

printing

document test 43, 48

self-test report 57 Proactive Notification 63 problems. product announcements 63 product registration packet 8 product warranty 79 programming keys for special dialing codes 49 protectors, surge 11 protocol requirement 13

See

troubleshooting

RAM (random access memory) requirements 12 random access memory (RAM) requirements 12 ready light on control panel 17 recycling toner cartridges 19 redial key on control panel 17 registration packet 8 release latches 16 requirements for installation 12 resolution key on control panel 17 rings to answer

changing 53

default 53

Scan to E-mail button 69 scanner

parts 15 path 15

scanning 75

description 75 destination options 75 guidelines 77 to document viewer 75 to file 75 to text 75 to text using OCR 77 using the Document Assistant 75

using the JetSuite Pro software 76 scanning software, TWAIN-compliant 41, 46 scans in network mode 17 self-test report 57 sending faxes. serial ports 39 setting

fax answer mode 53

fax features 49

fax header information 51 shared lines

connecting 27

description 11

rings-to-answer 53 sharing the product 44 single-sheet input 16 single-sheet input slot 16 software

compatible 41, 46

installing 40, 46

list of components installed 46

troubleshooting 58

TWAIN-compliant scanning 41, 46

updates 62, 63 software included in box 8 sound, controlling with control panel 17 speaker volume 49 special media lever 15 speed dial key on control panel 17 start key on control panel 17 starting

copy function 17

paper faxes 17 stop key on control panel 17 stopping actions using control panel 17 support.

See

faxing 78

See

HP Customer Care

Index

supports

attaching 20 illustration 8

unpacking 8 surge protectors 11 switch box, connecting 12 switch, power 34 system requirements 12

unidirectional ports 59 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 34 unpacking 8 updating software 62, 63 upgrading print servers 13 UPS (uninterruptible power supply) 34 user forum support 62

TCP/IP

printing services port 47

requirement 13 technical support. telephone

connecting 29, 32

See

lines.

See online help

lists.

See software help

lists. telephone cord

connecting 11

illustration 8 telephone customer support 63 testing

hardware 36

printing a self-test report 57

product and software 43, 48 text

scanning to 75

scanning to using OCR 77 thumbnails 71 time

setting for fax 50

where displayed 17 Token Ring connection 13 toner cartridges

illustration 8

installing 18

preventing damage 18

recycling 19 toner, cleaning from clothing 18 training 62 tray, document feeder 15 troubleshooting 65

fax capability 67

fax delivery 66

installation 58

printing a self-test report 57

using online help 72 TWAIN-compliant software 41, 46, 69

See

phone lines

HP Customer Care 22

verifying fax capability 67 voicemail

description 11

using with dedicated fax lines 27 volume for speaker 49 volume key on control panel 17

wall jack, connecting to 23 warranty

product 79

year 2000 80 websites

HP Customer Care 62

HP website 13 Win32s program 42 Windows

installation requirements 12

installing HP LaserJet 3100 software in 46

installing HP LaserJet 3150 software in 40

installing software in Windows 3.1

installing software in Windows 95/NT 4.0 42, 47

sharing 44

year 2000 (Y2K) warranty 80

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HP LaserJet 3150 Getting Started Guide

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual