HP LaserJet 8100, LaserJet 8100 N, LaserJet 8100 DN Getting Started Guide

HP LaserJet 8100,8100 N,

English

and 8100DN Printers Getting StartedGuide

HP LaserJet 8100, 8100 N, and 8100 DN Printers

Getting Started Guide _______

Publication number C4214-90901 Reorder number C4214-99001

First Edition, October 1998

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Contents

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

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

Step 11

Step 12 Step 13 Step 14 Step 15 Step 16 Step 17

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Install or Change the Control Panel Overlay

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

Configure the Control Panel Display Language

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

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

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

Install Printing Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Install Online User Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Install Ready Reference Guide Holder . . . . . . . . . . .29

Verify Printer Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

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Printer Setup

Congratulations on your purchase of the HP LaserJet 8100 series printer! This printer is available in three configurations:

HP LaserJet 8100 printer

The HP LaserJet 8100 printer comes standard with 16 MB RAM, wide format printing, two 500-sheet trays, and a 100-sheet multipurpose tray.

Note

The HP LaserJet 8100 requires an optional EIO card to connect to a Macintosh.

HP LaserJet 8100 N printer

The HP LaserJet 8100 N printer comes standard with 16 MB RAM, wide format printing, two 500-sheet trays, a 100-sheet multipurpose tray, and an HP JetDirect 600N print server.

HP LaserJet 8100 DN printer

The HP LaserJet 8100 DN printer comes standard with 24 MB RAM, wide format printing, two 500-sheet trays, a 100-sheet multipurpose tray, an HP JetDirect 600N print server, and a duplex er (f or printing on both sides of paper).

Installation Checklist

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

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Unpack the printer steps 1-4

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Install the printer steps 5-12

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Connect the printer cables step 13

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Install printing software step 14

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Install online user guide step 15

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Attach holder for ready reference guide

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Verify printer setup step 17

WARNING! The printer is heavy. HP recommends that four people move it.

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

printer user guide and the help menus in the printer drivers (available after you install the printing software and online user guide).

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2 Printer Setup

Step 1 Prepare Printer Location

35 in (889 mm)

46.75 in (1187 mm)

11.5 in (292 mm)

14.5 in (368 mm)

13.75 in (350 mm)

11.5 in (292 mm)

29.5 in (749 mm)

Printer Size

HP LaserJet 8100 Printer Dimensions (Top and Side Views)

Prepare Printer Location

Location requirements for the printer

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A sturdy, level surface for

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Adequate power supply

placement

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A stable environment—no

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Space allowance around the printer

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A well ventilated room

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No exposure to direct sunlight or chemicals, including

abrupt temperature or humidity changes

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Relative humidity 20% to 80%

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Room temperature 50° to 91° F

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

Printer Weight (without toner cartridge)

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HP LaserJet 8100 and 8100 N printers: 51 kg (112 lbs)

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HP LaserJet 8100 DN printer: 54 kg (120 lbs)

4 Printer Setup

Step 2 Check Package Contents

Power Cord

Printer Software Compact Disc

Toner Cartridge

Control Panel Overlay

Printer Documentation

Holder for Ready Reference Guide

Printer

Note

Package Contents

A printer interface cable is not included in the package contents. See the printer user guide for ordering information.

Check Package Contents

Step 3 Remove Internal Packaging

Note

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

WARNING!

This printer weighs approximately 51 kg (112 lbs). HP recommends that four people move it.

1 Remove all external packing tape

from the printer.

2 Remove packing material from

standard output bin and protective film from display.

3 Open the top cover. 4 Remove packing material and tape

and close top cover.

5 Open the left-side door and remove

the two packing spacers. Close the door.

6 Printer Setup

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