HP LaserJet 8150 Getting Started Guide

hp LaserJet 8150

getting started guide

HP LaserJet 8150, 8150 N, 8150 DN, 8150 HN, and 8150 MFP Printers

Getting Started Guide _______

Publication number C4265-90901

First Edition, October 2000

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Installation Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Step 1 Prepare Printer Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Step 2 Check Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Step 3 Remove Internal Packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Step 4 Locate Printer Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Step 5 Install Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Step 6 Install Toner Cartridge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Step 7 Load Trays 2 and 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Step 8 Load Tray 1 (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Step 9 Attach Power Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Step 10 Install or Change the Control Panel

Overlay (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Step 11 Configure the Control Panel Display

Language (Optional). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Step 12 Test the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Step 13 Connect Printer Cables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Step 14 Install Printing Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Step 15 Verify Printer Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

FCC Regulations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

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iv Contents

Printer Setup

Congratulations on your purchase of the HP LaserJet 8150 series printer! This printer is available in five configurations:

HP LaserJet 8150 printer

The HP LaserJet 8150 printer (product number C4265A) comes standard with 32 MB RAM, wide format printing, two 500-sheet trays, and a 100-sheet multipurpose tray.

Note The HP LaserJet 8150 requires an optional EIO card to

connect to a Macintosh.

HP LaserJet 8150 N printer

The HP LaserJet 8150 N printer (product number C4266A) comes standard with 32 MB RAM, wide format printing, two 500-sheet trays, a 100-sheet multipurpose tray, and an HP JetDirect EIO print server.

HP LaserJet 8150 DN printer

The HP LaserJet 8150 DN printer (product number C4267A) come s standard with 32 MB RAM, wide format printing, two 500-sheet trays, a 100-sheet multipurpose tray, an HP JetDirect EIO print server, and a duplexer (for printing on both sides of paper).

HP LaserJet 8150 HN printer

The HP LaserJet 8150 HN printer (product number C4269A) comes standard with 32 MB RAM, wide format printing, two 500-sheet trays, a 100-sheet multipurpose tray, a 2000-sheet input tray (tray 4), a 3000-sheet stacker, an HP JetDirect EIO print server, and a duplexer (for printing on both sides of paper).

HP LaserJet 8150 MFP printer

The HP LaserJet 8150 MFP printer (product number C426 8A) comes standard with 64 MB RAM, wide format printing, hard disk, two 500-sheet trays, a 100-sheet multipurpose tray, a 2000-sheet input tray (tray 4), a 3000-sheet St apler/Stacker, an HP JetDirect EIO print server, a duplexer (for printing on both sides of paper), a copy connect EIO board, and an HP Digital Copy.

6 Printer Setup

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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Verify printer setup step 15

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).

Installation Checklist 7

Step 1 Prepare Printer Location

Printer Size

46.75 in (1187 mm)

35 in (889 mm)

14.5 in (368 mm)

13.75 in (350 mm)

HP LaserJet 8150 Printer Dimensions (Top and Side Views)

11.5 in (292 mm)

29.5 in (749 mm)

8 Printer Setup

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

● 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 8150 and 8150 N printers: 51 kg (112 lbs)

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HP LaserJet 8150 DN printer: 54 kg (120 lbs)

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HP LaserJet 8150 HN printer: 113 kg (249 lbs)

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HP LaserJet 8150 MFP printer: 136 kg (300 lbs)

Prepare Printer Location 9

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