HP LaserJet 6P, LaserJet 6MP User's Guide

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HP LaserJet 6P/6MP Printer

User’s Manual

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Table of Contents

1 Printer Setup

Installation Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

Step 1. Review Printer Parts and Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Step 2. Prepare a Location for the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

Step 3. Remove the Internal Packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

Step 4. Install the Toner Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

Step 5. Load Paper into Tray 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7

Step 6. Attach Printer Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8

Choosing a Printer Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9

Attaching a Parallel Printer Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10

Attaching a Macintosh Printer Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11

Step 7. Attach the Power Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12

Step 8. Install Printer Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13

Installing the Windows Printing Software . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14

Installing the DOS Printing Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17

Installing the Macintosh Printing Software . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18

2 Printer Basics

Getting to Know the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

Printer Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

Top and Front Status Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4

Button Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5

Light Patterns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

Top Status Panel Light Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

Front Status Panel Light Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7

Printer Test Pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8

PCL Test Pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8

PostScript Test Pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8

How to Print Test Pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9

Example of a Self Test Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10

Example of a PostScript Configuration Page . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12

Printer Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14

Windows Printing System Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15

DOS Remote Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18

Macintosh Printing Software Components . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19

Accessories and Ordering Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20

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3 PrintingTasks

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

Preparing for Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

Purchasing Paper and Other Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

Media Input Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

Media Output Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

Loading Media into Tray 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5

Changing Paper Size in Tray 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6

Printing Tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8

Stopping a Print Job . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8

Manual Feed Printing (Pausing between Pages) . . . . . . . . . . 3-9

Printing on Both Sides of Media (Duplexing) . . . . . . . . . . 3-10

Printing on Special Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11

Printing on Letterhead and Preprinted Forms . . . . . . . . . . 3-11

Printing on Envelopes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12

Printing on Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13

Printing on Transparencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14

Printing on Custom-Sized Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15

Printing with the Infrared Port (Wireless Printing) . . . . . . . . . 3-16

Printing Instructions for the Infrared Port . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17

4 Printer Tips and Maintenance

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

Producing Better Looking Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

Enhancing Printer Resolution (REt Setting) . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

Adjusting Print Density . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

Using Watermarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

Saving Money with the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

Printing on Both Sides of Paper (Duplexing) . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

Printing Multiple Pages on a Sheet (N-up Printing) . . . . . . . . 4-3

Extending the Life of the Toner Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4

Toner Cartridge Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6

Life Expectancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6

Storing Toner Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6

Recycling Toner Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6

Using Non-HP Toner Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6

Printer Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7

Cleaning the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7

Internal Cleaning Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8

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5 Problem Solving

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

Clearing Paper Jams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

Paper Jam: Tray 2 Paper Feed Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

Paper Jam: Toner Cartridge Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4

Paper Jam: Output Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5

Paper Jam: Removing Torn Pieces of Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6

Solving Print Quality Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7

Print Quality Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7

Image Defect Examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7

Troubleshooting Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10

Troubleshooting Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12

Troubleshooting General Printing Problems . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15

Troubleshooting Infrared Printing Problems . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17

Troubleshooting Macintosh Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18

Troubleshooting PostScript Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-21

6 Warranties/Licenses

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

Limited Printer Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2

Exclusions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2

Warranty Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3

Limit of Liability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3

Service During the Warranty Period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4

Service After the Warranty Period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4

Repackaging Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5

Toner Cartridge Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5

HP Software Product License . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7

Sales and Service Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8

Calling for Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8

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A Printer Specifications

Environmental Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1

Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2

FCC Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2

VCCI Statement (Japan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3

Laser Safety Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3

Ozone Emission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-4

NERGY STAR Computers Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-4

E

LED Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-4

Laser Statement for Finland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-5

Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-6

B Media Specifications

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1

Paper and Preprinted Forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-3

Adhesive Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-5

Overhead Transparencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-6

Envelopes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-7

Card Stock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-9

C Connect Printer to a LocalTalk Network

Connect to the End of a Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-1

Connect to the Middle of a Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-2

D Memory Installation

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-1

Installing SIMMs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-2

Checking SIMM Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-4

E PCL Printer Commands

PCL Printer Commands (Escape Sequences) . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-1

PCL Printer Command Syntax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-2

Using PCL Printer Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-3

PCL Font Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-3

Common PCL Printer Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-4

Index

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Printer Setup

Installation Checklist

Congratulations on your purchase of the HP LaserJet 6P/6MP Printer!
This Chapter will help you set up and install the new printer. After

unpacking the printer, complete the steps in the checklist in order. Each
step is detailed with easy-to-follow directions.

Unpack the printer and accessories.

Step 1 Reviewprinter parts and locations Page 1-2
Step 2 Prepare a location for the printer Page 1-4
Step 3 Remove the internal packaging Page 1-5
Step 4 Install the toner cartridge Page 1-6

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Step 5 Load paper into Tray 2 Page 1-7
Step 6 Attach printer cables Page 1-8
Step 7 Attach the power cord Page 1-12
Step 8 Install printer software Page 1-13

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Figure 1-1

Step 1. Review Printer Parts and Locations

Front/left sides of the printer

A Top status panel
B Top output tray
C Tray 1 (multi-purpose tray, fold down to use)
D Tray 2 (paper cassette)
E Tray 1 status light
F Tray 2 empty light
G IR (infrared) status light
H Infrared port
I Front status panel
J Removable side panel (for installing memory or language

SIMMs)

K Interface cable door

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Figure 1-2

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Back/right sides of the printer

K Interface cable door
L Serial and model numbers
M Rear output tray (fold down to use)
N Power cord door
O On/Off button
P Top cover release button

EN Printer Setup 1-3

Figure 1-3

Step 2. Prepare a Location for the Printer

Place your printer on a sturdy, level surface in a well ventilated room.
The environment should be stable, with no abrupt changes in
temperature or humidity and no exposure to direct sunlight or chemicals.
See the figure below for the suggested amount of space to leave around
the printer.

Printer space requirements

Make sure there is adequate space for:

• Opening top cover (A)

• Opening Tray 1 (B)

• Loading Tray 2 (C)

• Extending rear output tray (D)

• Accessing On/Off button

• Opening cable and power cord doors

• Removing the side panel for installation of memory or language

SIMMs

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Step 3. Remove the Internal Packaging

Note

Save all packing material. You may need
to repack the printer at a later date.

1 Slide Tray 2 out of the printer.

2 Remove the orange shipping retainer

inside Tray 2 by pressing the retainer
down and straight back. (If it is
difficult to remove, try rotating the
retainer while pulling backwards.)
Slide Tray 2 back into the printer.

3 Open the top cover by pressing the

top cover release button.

4 Remove the two orange shipping

retainers in the toner cartridge area.

You do not need to close the top cover if
you are installing the toner cartridge next.
(See the following page.)

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Step 4. Install the Toner Cartridge

1 Open the top cover by pressing the

top cover release button.

2 Remove the toner cartridge from its

packaging.

Caution

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

3 Shake the cartridge to distribute the

toner evenly inside the cartridge.
Avoid tipping the cartridge on end.

4 Locate the clear plastic sealing tape

on the right end of the cartridge. Pull
the entire length of the tape out of the
cartridge (12-15 in/30-35cm) and
discard. Avoid touching any black
toner on the tape.

Note

If toner gets on your clothing, wipe it off
with a dry cloth and wash clothing in cold
water.

5 Insert the toner cartridge into the

printer lining up the arrow on the
cartridge (A) with the arrow in the
printer (B). Close the top cover.

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Step 5. Load Paper into Tray 2

1 Slide Tray 2 (paper cassette) out of

the printer.

2 Load paper up to the arrows on the

paper length spacer in the rear of the
tray (approximately 250 sheets of
Letter, A4, Executive, B5, or Legal
paper).

3 Make sure the paper is flat in the tray

at all four corners. If needed, press on
the clip lever (A) to raise the front left
metal holder (B) so the paper will fit
underneath.

4

Align the slots (C) on the sides of
Tray 2 with the rails (D) inside the
Tray 2 cavity. Slide Tray 2
completely back into the printer.

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Caution

Tray 2 is designed for paper use only. Use
Tray 1 to print envelopes, adhesive labels,
transparencies, cardstock, or custom sized
media.

Tray 2 hints

• To adjust Tray 2 for other paper sizes,

see page 3-6.

• For letterhead orientation in Tray 2,

see page 3-11.

• For paper and other media

specifications, see Appendix B.

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Figure 1-4

Step 6. Attach Printer Cables

The HP LaserJet 6P/6MP Printer supports three different interfaces that
require cable connections:

• LocalTalk port (A) for Macintosh computers and LocalTalk networks

• Large B-type Parallel Port (B)

• Small C-type Parallel Port (C)

Printer interface connections

Note The printer also supports wireless connection with the infrared port.

(See page 3-16 for instructions on how to print with the infrared port.)

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Choosing a Printer Connection

The following descriptions will help you choose the correct connection
to use between the computer and printer.

Note No printer cables are included in the package contents. See ordering

information starting on page 2-20 for HP recommended printer cables.

Large Parallel Port (B on preceding page)

Use this port when:

• Connecting to an IBM, or IBM-compatible, computer.

• Your parallel cable has a standard length (up to three meters) with a

B-type (large) end.
See page 1-10 for installation instructions.

Small Parallel Port (C on preceding page)

Use this port when:

• Connecting to an IBM, or IBM-compatible, computer.

• Your parallel cable is longer than three meters (up to ten meters) with

a C-type (small) end.
See page 1-10 for installation instructions.

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LocalTalk Port (A on preceding page)

Use this port when:

• Connecting to a Macintosh, or Macintosh-compatible, computer. See

page 1-11 for installation instructions.

• Connecting to a LocalTalk network. See Appendix C for installation

instructions.

Infrared Port

Use this port when:

• Printing from an IrDA-compliant device, such as a laptop or

notebook computer. For more information on infrared printing, see

page 3-16.

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Attaching a Parallel Printer Cable

To ensure reliability use an IEEE-1284
compliant parallel cable (these cables are
clearly marked with “IEEE-1284”). Only
IEEE-1284 cables support all of the
printer’s advanced functions.

Caution

Make sure power is off.

1

Locate the interface cable door (A) at
the back of the printer. Pull the door
out using the finger tab for leverage.

2 If using a parallel cable with a large

B-type end, connect the cable into
port (B). Snap the wire clips in place
to secure the cable to the printer.

If using a parallel cable with a small
C-type end, connect the cable into
port (C).

The cables should install easily. If
installation is difficult, check the
cable orientation.

3 Replace the interface cable door

while allowing the cable to feed
through its appropriate hole.

4 Connect the other end of the cable to

the proper connector on the computer.

Go to Step 7. Attach the Power Cord,
on page 1-12.

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Attaching a Macintosh Printer Cable

You can directly connect the printer to a
Macintosh (or Macintosh-compatible)
computer using either a LocalTalk or
Macintosh serial cable.

Note

To connect the printer to a LocalTalk
Network, see Appendix C.

Caution

Make sure power is off.

1

Locate the interface cable door (A) at
the back of the printer.

2 Pull the door out using the finger tab

for leverage.

3 Plug the cable into the printer’s

LocalTalk port. If the cable does not
slip on easily, make sure the pin
orientation matches the illustration.

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4 Replace the interface cable door

while allowing the cable to feed
through the top hole.

5 Connect the other end of the cable to

the proper connector on the computer.

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Step 7. Attach the Power Cord

1 Locate the power On/Off button on

the right side of the printer. Make
sure the power is not On (button
should be in the out position).

2 Open the power cord door at the

back/right corner of the printer using
the finger tab for leverage.

3 Connect the power cord securely to

the printer. Close the power cord
door, while allowing the power cord
to feed through the hole in the door.
Connect the other end of the power
cord to a grounded power strip or a
power outlet.

4 Switch the printer on by pressing the

On/Off button.

Note

Before printing you must install printer
software. Go to Step 8. Install Printer

Software on the following page.

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Step 8. Install Printer Software

The printer is packaged with the software you need to take full
advantage of the printer’s features in Windows environments. The
HP LaserJet 6MP also comes with software you need to use the
PostScript language in both Macintosh and Windows environments.

You must install printing software before you can use this printer with
your software applications. (Please review the “HP Software Product
License” on page 6-7.)

The following descriptions will help you determine the correct software
to install.

Windows Printing System

Install this software when using Windows 3.1, Windows 3.11 for
Workgroups, or Windows 95 operating system on your IBM or
IBM-compatible computer.

• See page 1-14 for installation instructions.

• See page 2-15 for descriptions of the Windows Printing System

components.

DOS Remote Control Panel

Install this software if you will be printing from DOS-based software
applications.

• See page 1-17 for installation instructions.

• See page 2-18 for a description of the DOS Remote Control Panel.

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Macintosh Printing Software

Install this software when using the printer with a Macintosh or
Macintosh-compatible computer.

• See page 1-18 for installation instructions.

• See page 2-19 for descriptions of the Macintosh Printing Software

components.

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Installing the Windows Printing Software

The installation program for the WindowsPrinting System will install all
of the components needed for printing in a Windows environment. See
page 2-15 for descriptions of the Windows Printing System components.

Locate either the CD ROM or the diskette and insert into the appropriate
drive:

For Windows 3.1 and Windows 3.11 for Workgroups

CD ROM Installation Instructions

1 Close all running applications.

2 In the Windows Program Manager screen, click the File menu.

3 Click Run.

4 Type D:\DISK1\SETUP (or the appropriate drive directory letter) in

the command line box and click OK.

5 Follow the instructions on the screen.

The printer setup is complete!

Diskette Installation Instructions

1 Close all running applications.

2 In the Main Menu, click Control Panel.

3 Click Printer icon.

4 Click Add Printer.

5 Click Install Unlisted.

6 Click Install.

7 Type A:\SETUP (or the appropriate drive directory letter) in the

command line box and click OK.

8 Follow the instructions on the screen.

Note For additional Windows software not available on the diskette(s) see

page 1-16.

The printer setup is complete!

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For Windows 95

CD ROM Installation Instructions

1 Close all running applications.

2 Click Start.

3 Click Run.

4 Type D:\SETUP (or the appropriate drive directory letter) in the

command line box and click OK.

5 Follow the instructions on the computer screen.

The printer setup is complete!

Diskette Installation Instructions

1 Close all running applications.

2 Click Start.

3 Click Settings.

4 Click Printers.

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5 Double click Add Printer.

6 Click Next.

7 Click Have Disk.

8 Type A:\SETUP (or the appropriate drive directory letter) in the

command line box and click OK.

9 Follow instructions on the screen.

Note For additional Windows software not available on the diskette(s) see

page 1-16.

The printer setup is complete!

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Note to Windows users installing from diskettes

All of the necessary printer drivers are provided on the software diskette. However,
additional Windowssoftware is also available for the HP LaserJet 6P/6MP printer. See the
instructions below on how to obtain the additional software:

• If you can get access to a CD ROM drive, make a set of software installation disks with

the full set of available software. You will need six blank disks.

For Windows 3.1 and Windows 3.11 for Workgroups

1. Insert the CD into the CD ROM drive.

2. Click

3. Click

4. Type D:\MAKEDISK\MAKEDISK.EXE (or the appropriate drivedirectory letter) in the

5. Follow the instructions on the computer screen.

For Windows 95

1. Insert the CD into the CD ROM drive.

2. Click Start.

3. Click

4. Type D:\MAKEDISK\MAKEDISK.EXE (or the appropriate drivedirectory letter) in the

5. Follow the instructions on the computer screen.

• Download the full software solution from the HP software homepage on the internet:

http://www.software.hp.com.

• Call the HP Driver Distribution Center at [phone] to receive a full set of

software installation disks through the mail.

File.
Run.

command line box and click OK.

Run.

command line box and click OK.

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Installing the DOS Printing Software

The DOS printing software consists of the Remote Control Panel (RCP).
The RCP enables you to change printer settings if the DOS software
application does not support the printer feature you want to use. See
page 2-18 for RCP instructions.

Each DOS software application also requires a separate printer driver.
Please contact your DOS application vendor to obtain a printer driver.

Note If you are waiting to receive a driver for the HP LaserJet 6P/6MP

printer, you can substitute a printer driver from another HP LaserJet
Printer (use the latest version available). These substitute drivers allow
you to use the HP LaserJet 6P/6MP printer but may not support all of
the printer’s features.

To install the DOS Remote Control Panel:

CD ROM Installation Instructions

1 Insert the CD into the CD ROM drive:

2 At the DOS prompt, type D: (this assumes that the CD ROM drive is D)

and press [Enter] on the computer keyboard .

3 At the D:> type INSTALL and press [Enter].

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4 Follow the instructions on the computer screen.

The printer setup is complete!

Diskette Installation Instructions

1 Insert the diskette into the disk drive.

2 At the DOS prompt, type A: (this assumes that the disk drive is A) and

press [Enter] on the computer keyboard .

3 At the A:> type INSTALL and press [Enter].

4 Follow the instructions on the computer screen.

The printer setup is complete!

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Installing the Macintosh Printing Software

The installation program for the Macintosh Printing Software will install all
of the components needed for printing in a Macintosh environment. See
page 2-19 for descriptions of the Macintosh Printing Software components.

1 Close all running applications.

2 Insert the CD or disketteinto the appropriate drive.

3 Double-click the HP logo icon that appears on the desktop.

4 Double-click the Installer icon and follow the instructions on the screen.

Note The remaining installation instructions are based on whether or not

QuickDraw GX is installed on the Macintosh computer. If QuickDraw GX
is installed, skip to page 1-19. If you do not know if QuickDraw GX is
installed, follow the directions for the non-GX environment.

Completing Macintosh Installation in a Non-GX Environment
(most Macintosh users)

1 Make sure the printer is turned on and the ready (front) light is on.

2 Open the Chooser from the Apple menu.

3 Click the HP LaserJet icon.

4 If you are on a network with multiple zones, select the zone in the

AppleTalk Zones box where the printer is located. If this is unknown,

ask your network administrator.

5 Click on the HP LaserJet 6MP printer in the Select an HP LaserJet

Printer box.

6 Click Setup.

7 Choose a Background Printing option. Select On if you want to work on

the computer at the same time a job is being printed.

8 Close the Chooser by clicking the go-away (close) box in the upper left

corner.

The printer setup is complete!

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Completing Macintosh Installation in a GX Environment

1 Make sure the printer is turned on and the Ready (front) light is on.

2 Open the Chooser from the Apple menu.

3 Click the HP LaserJet 6MP GX icon.

4 If you are on a network with multiple zones, select the zone in the

AppleTalk Zones box where the printer is located. If this is unknown,

ask the network administrator.

5 Click on the HP LaserJet 6MP printer in the list:box.

6 Click Create.

7 Close the Chooser by clicking the go-away box in the upper left corner.

8 Click on the new Desktop Printer icon to select it. A new Printing menu

is added to the Finder.

9 Choose Input Trays from the Printing menu.

10 Select the paper types loaded in the printer’s trays. If the tray is not

loaded, select Unknown.

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11 Click OK.

The printer setup is complete!

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Printer Basics

Getting to Know the Printer

This Chapter provides information in the following areas:

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• Printer features

• Top and front status panels

• Button usage

• Light patterns

Top panel status Page 2-6
Front panel status Page 2-7

• Printer test pages

Example of a self test page Page 2-10
Example of a PostScript configuration page Page 2-12

• Printer software

Windows Printing system components Page 2-15
DOS Remote Control Panel Page 2-18
Macintosh printing software components Page 2-19

• Accessories and ordering information

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