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For more information on use, maintenance, and troubleshooting for this product, go to www.hp.com/support/lj9000 and see
the manual titled use.
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The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice.
Trademark Credits
Adobe® PostScript® is a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated which may be registered in certain
jurisdictions.
2
Microsoft® and Windows® are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
TM
Tr ueType
is a U.S. trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.
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HP Customer Care
Thank you for your purchase. In addition to this introduce guide, information about the Hewlett-Packard
LaserJet 9000 MFP and HP LaserJet 9000Lmfp can be obtained in the use guide at
www.hp.com/support/lj9000.
Along with your product, you receive a variety of support ser vices from HP and our support par tners. These
services are designed to give you the results you need, quickly and professionally.
Online services
For 24-hour access to information through the Internet, we suggest these services:
World Wide Web
Printer drivers, updated HP printer software, plus product and support information can be obtained from the
following addresses:
in the U.S.: www.hp.com
in Europe: www.hp.com
in China: www.hp.com.cn
in Japan: www.jpn.hp.com
in Korea: www.hp.co.kr
in Taiwan: www.hp.com.tw
or the local driver website: www.dds.com.tw
Firmware updates
Provides the ability to download firmware electronically from the Internet.To download the latest firmware, go
to www.hp.com/go/lj9000_firmware and follow the instructions on the screen. To easily send firmware updates
to multiple printers, use the HP Web JetAdmin software. (Visit www.hp.com/go/webjetadmin.)
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Obtaining software utilities and electronic information
For U.S. and Canada
Phone:
(1) (661) 257-5565
Fax:
(1) (661) 257-6995
Mail:
HP Distribution
P.O. Box 907
Santa Clarita, CA
91380-9007
U.S.A.
For Asia-Pacific countries/regions
Contact Mentor Media at (65) 740-4477 (Hong Kong SAR, Indonesia, Philippines, Malaysia, or Singapore).
For Korea, call (82) (2) 3270-0700.
For Australia, New Zealand, and India
For Australia, call (03) 8877-8000.
For New Zealand, call (64) (9) 356-6640.
For India, call (91) (11) 682-6035.
For European English
Call +44 (0) 207 512 52 02.
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HP direct ordering for accessories or supplies
For the U.S., call (1) (800) 752-0900. For Canada, call (1) (800) 387-3867.
HP Support Assistant compact disc
This support tool offers a comprehensive online information system designed to provide technical and product
information on HP products. To subscribe to this quarterly ser vice in the U.S. or Canada, call (1) (800)
457-1762. In Hong Kong SAR, Indonesia, Malaysia, or Singapore, call Fulfill Plus at (65) 740-4477.
HP service information
To locate HP-authorized dealers in the U.S., call (1) (800) 243-9816. For HP-authorized dealers in Canada,
call (1) (800) 387-3867.
HP service agreements
For the U.S., call (1) (800) 743-8305. For Canada, call (1) (800) 268-1221. For extended service, call
(1) (800) 446-0522.
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Customer support options worldwide
Customer support and product repair assistance for the U.S. and Canada
zFor the U.S., call (1) (208) 323-2551 Monday through Friday from 6 A.M. to 6 P.M., Mountain time.
zFor Canada, call (1) (905) 206-4663 or (1) (800) 387-3867 Monday through Friday from 8 A.M. to 8 P.M.,
Mountain time.
Support is free of charge during the warranty period. However, your standard long-distance phone charges
still apply. Have your system nearby and your serial number ready when calling.
If you know your product needs repair, call (1) (800) 243-9816 to locate the nearest HP-authorized service
provider.
z50 pages per minute (ppm) scanning and printing on Letter-size or ISO A4-size paper (HP LaserJet
9000mfp only)
z40 ppm scanning and printing on Letter-size or ISO A4-size paper (HP LaserJet 9000Lmfp only)
z100-page capacity automatic document feeder (ADF)
z25 percent to 400 percent scalability using the glass
z25 percent to 200 percent scalability using the ADF
zTransmit Once, Raster Image Processing (RIP) ONCE technology
zEight-second standby to first page
zDuty cycle up to 300,000 pages per month
z300 megahertz (MHz) microprocessor
Resolution
z600 dots per inch (dpi) with Resolution Enhancement technology (REt)
zFastRes 1200 provides 1200 dpi quality at full speed
zUp to 220 levels of gray
Product features and benefits
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Memory
z128 megabytes (MB) of random access-memory (RAM), expandable to384 MB using industry standard
100-pin dual inline memory modules (DIMMs)
zMemory Enhancement technology (MET) that automatically compresses data to use RAM more efficiently
Language and fonts
zHP printer command language (PCL) 6 driver
zHP PCL 5e driver for compatibility with previous products
zPrinter job language (PJL)
zPrinter management language
z80 scalable TrueType
zPostScript® (PS) Level 3 Emulation standard
TM
typefaces
Consumables management
zSupplies status page with information on toner gauge, page count, and paper sizes used
zInternet-enabled supplies ordering
zNo-shake print cartridge
zNo-pull tab print cartr idge
Product features and benefits
1 The basics14
Parts and accessories
Type of itemItemDescription or useOrder number
Paper handling3000-sheet stackerOne 3000-sheet stacking device.C8084A
3000-sheet
stapler/stacker
Multifunction finisher Finishing device that provides 1000 sheets of
Staple cartridgeReplacement HP 5000 staple cartridge for the
Printing suppliesPrint cartr idge
(30,000 images)
One 3000-sheet stacking device provides stapling
for as many as 50 sheets of paper per document.
stacking capacity, stapling, and folding for as
many as 50 sheets of paper per booklet, and
saddle-stitching of booklets for up to 10 sheets of
paper.
3000-sheet stapler/stacker.
Replacement HP 5000 staple cartridge for the
multifunction finisher.
Replacement HP maximum capacity, smar t print
cartridge.
C8085A
C8088A
C8091A
C8092A
C8543X
Product features and benefits
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Type of itemItemDescription or useOrder number
Memory, fonts, and
mass storage
Cable and interface
accessories
SDRAM DIMMs
(100-pin)
Improves the ability of the product to handle large
and stored jobs (maximum 192 MB with HP brand
DIMMs).
16 MB
32 MB
64 MB
128 MB
Flash Memory DIMM
Permanent memory storage for fonts and forms.
(100-pin)
16 MBC9147AA
EIO hard disk10 GB of permanent storage for fonts and forms.
Enables RIP ONCE technology of print jobs that
are too large to RIP ONCE in RAM.
Maintenance kitPrinter maintenance kitContains replacement fuser assembly, transfer
roller assembly, and feed, pickup and separation
rollers.
For 110 V units
For 220 V units
Product features and benefits
C9152A
C9153A
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External view of product and accessories
ADF
Tr ay 1
ADF output
Bin 1
(face-up)
Front door
Bin 2
(face-down)
3000-sheet stacker
(typical output device)
ADF cover
Control panel with touch-screen
graphical display
Duplex printing accessory
(inside the product)
Left door
(behind output
accessory)
Pow e r bu t t o n
Tr ay 2
Tr ay 3
Tr ay 4
NoteBin 1 is face up and Bin 2 is face down only on the 3000-sheet stacker or the 3000-sheet
stapler/stacker. If you choose the multifunction finisher as your output device, Bin 1 is both face
up and face down, and Bin 2 is the booklet bin.
Vertical transfer door
Right door
External view of product and accessories
1 The basics17
Loading input trays
This section contains information about loading standard- and custom-size media into the four input trays.
CAUTIONTo avoid a jam, never add or remove paper from Tray 1 or open Tray 2, Tray 3, or Tray 4 while printing
or copying from that tray.
To avoid damaging the product, print labels and envelopes only from Tray 1. Send labels and
envelopes to the face-up bin. Print only one side of labels and envelopes.
Loading Tr ay 1
Tray 1 holds up to 100 sheets of paper or 10 envelopes. See “Paper specifications” on page 80.
Loading input trays
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1Open Tray 1.
2Load A4- or Letter-size paper with the long edge leading into the
product. See “Paper specifications” on page 80 for more
information on loading custom sizes.
CAUTION
To avoid jams, print sheets of labels one at a time.
3Adjust the paper guides so they lightly touch the paper stack,
but do not bend the paper.
4Make sure the paper fits under the tabs on the guides and not
above the load level indicators.
Note
If printing on A3- or Ledger-size paper, also pull out the tray
extension until it stops.
Note
By default, Tray 1 Size is set to Any. If you do not specify a size, any
job sent to the product prints from Tray 1, if print media is loaded in
the tray.
1
2
3
Loading input trays
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Loading Trays 2 and 3
For paper specifications, See “Paper specifications” on page 80.
CAUTION
To avoid a jam, never add or remove paper from a tray while printing
from that tray.
1Pull Tray 2 open until it stops.
2Load about 100 sheets of paper according to size.
3Adjust the left (Y) paper guide by squeezing the tab on the guide
and then sliding the guide to the edge of the stack.
Note
For single-sided printing of letterhead or preprinted paper, the side to
be printed on should be down. For double-sided printing of letterhead
or preprinted paper, the first side to be printed on should be up.
1
2
3
Loading input trays
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4Adjust the front (X) paper guide by squeezing the tab on the
guide and sliding the guide to the edge of the paper.
5Load the remaining paper (up to 500 sheets of standard-size
paper), if desired.
6Set the paper lever to Standard if both guides are set to the
same Standard marking, such as Letter or A4. Otherwise, set
the lever to Custom.
7Push the tray in until it stops.
8Repeat steps 1 through 7 to load Tray 3.
Note
If standard-size media is loaded, the graphical display shows the
dimensions. If custom-size media is loaded, note the paper size in
millimeters on the left (Y) and front (X) guides and go to “Setting the
paper size for a tray” on page 24.
6
4
6
7
Loading input trays
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Loading Tr ay 4
Tray 4 holds up to 2000 sheets. For paper specifications, see See “Paper specifications” on page 80.
CAUTION
To avoid a jam, never add or remove paper while printing from that
tray.
1Pull the tray open until it stops.
2Load about 100 sheets of paper.
3Adjust the left (Y) paper guide by squeezing the tab on the guide
and sliding the guide to the edge of the paper.
Note
For single-sided printing of letterhead or preprinted paper, the side
to be printed on should be down. For double-sided printing of
letterhead or preprinted paper, the first side to be printed on should
be up.
1
2
3
Loading input trays
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4Adjust the front (X) paper guide by squeezing the tab on the
guide and sliding it to the edge of the paper.
5Set the Custom/Standard switch to Standard if both guides are
set to the same Standard marking, such as Letter or A4.
Otherwise, set the switch to Custom.
6Load the remaining paper (up to 2000 sheets of standard-size
paper), if desired.
4
5
6
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7Press down each of the four corners of the paper stack to
ensure the paper rests flat in the tray, without bending.
CAUTION
Never store paper or other items in the area to the left of the guides.
Doing so can permanently damage the tray.
8Push the tray in until it stops.
7
Note
If custom-size media is loaded, note the measurement in millimeters
on each guide and go to “Setting the paper size for a tray” on page
24.
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Loading input trays
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Setting the paper size for a tray
Use these guidelines to set the paper size for a tray.
zWhen you load any size print media in Tray 1, you must use the control panel to configure the product to
recognize the size loaded.
zWhen you load standard size paper (such as A4 or Letter) in Tray 2, Tray 3, or Tray 4, the product
automatically detects the size loaded and shows the size on the control panel. You do not need to set the
size manually.
zWhen you load a custom (non-standard) size in Tray 2, Tray 3, or Tray 4, use the control panel to configure
the product to recognize the size loaded.
When standard- or custom-size paper is loaded into Tray 1, the product prints at a slower speed if a size is not
specified at the control panel. When custom-size paper is loaded in Tray 2, Tray 3, or Tray 4, the product prints
at normal speed for that size because it picks up paper based on the size defined at the control panel.
To set any size for Tray 1
1Touch Menu.
2Touch Paper Handling.
3Touch Tray 1 Siz e.
4Touch the paper size loaded.
5Touch OK to exit the menus.
To set a standard size for Trays 2, 3, and 4
The product automatically detects the size loaded, so you do not need to set the size manually.
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To set a custom size for Trays 2, 3, and 4
1Make sure the switch inside the tray you want to configure is in the Custom position.
2A message on the control panel prompts you to enter the paper size.
3Touch unit of measure (Millimeters or Inches). (The default is Millimeters because the marks on the tray
guides are in millimeters.)
4Use the numeric keypad to select the X (front to back) dimension.
5Touch OK.
6Use the numeric keypad to select the Y (left to right) dimension.
7Touch OK to exit the menus.
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Understanding product messages
Messages appear on the status bar of the control panel graphical display to relay the normal status of the
product (such as READY) or an error condition (such as STAPLER LOW ON STAPLES) that needs attention. This
product features a Help system that provides instructions for resolving most product errors. After detecting an
error, a dialog box appears on the graphical display. The dialog box prompts you with instructions on how to
solve the problem.
Help system
You can gain access to the Help system at any time on the touch screen of the graphical display.
“What is this?” Help
The product provides information on any item on the touch screen of the graphical display. On the top level
screen, touch Help, and then touch What is this?. After touching What is this?, a pop-up dialog box asks you
to “Touch any item for help.” After touching the item, you see a pop-up dialog box that displays information
about the item you touched. After reading the information, touch a clear space on the screen to remove the
What is this? pop-up dialog box.
On other levels of the touch screen, you can gain access to the Help system by touching located in the
upper-right corner of each screen.
“Show me how” Help
Using Show me how Help, the product shows you how to use the product features.
1Touch Help.
2Touch Show me how. You can choose a topic from the Show Me How Index screen by using the scroll bar
to highlight the desired topic.
3Touch OK.
Understanding product messages
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Show me how also appears on a What is this? pop-up dialog box if the item you chose is a function that
includes instructions. For example, if you touch Send Options, and then touch What is this? Help and touch
the E-mail option, you see a Show me how button in the pop-up dialog box. Touch the Show me how button
for instructions on how to e-mail a document from the product.
Print this topic
You can print any of the Show me how instructions by touching the Print This Topic button at the top of the
Show Me How screen.
Help system
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The control panel
Overview
The product control panel has a unique touch-screen graphical display that offers an integrated approach to
copying, digital sending, and printing. The control panel provides you with all the features you expect from a
standard photocopier as well as digital sending capabilities and printing. The control panel allows you to
describe the features of the original document, modify the document, and then select the features you desire
in the copy.
In addition, the control panel presents several menus that allow you to set system defaults, customize settings
for a particular job, and store and retrieve printed and scanned jobs.
This chapter presents a general overview of the control panel and the control panel menus. Specific control
panel functions that pertain to sending, copying, and printing tasks are presented in later chapters.
The control panel offers:
zclear feedback during interaction with the touch-screen graphical display
Overview
zsupport for learning how to use product features
zclear instructions and illustrations
zeasy-to-read status messages in one location
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Control panel overview and operation
Control panel layout
The control panel includes a touch-screen graphical display, three job-control buttons, a numeric keypad, and
three light-emitting diode (LED) indicator lights.
Touch screen
graphical display
Numeric keypad
Ready light
Data light
Attention light
Reset
Stop
Control panel overview and operation
Start
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Control panel features
The control panel contains three lights:
zReady: green light that is on when the product is ready to copy, send or receive data
zData: green light that blinks when data are transmitted
zAttention: orange light that is on when the product needs attention
Features/KeysFunction
Status barDisplays current device status, number of copies, menu and Help options.
Menu Provides access to settings such as paper handling and device configuration.
HelpProvides access to “What is this?” or “Show me how” Help options.
OriginalDisplays settings describing the original document. The product can automatically detect the document size.
CopyDisplays settings describing the output features of the document.
Send OptionsAllows you to send your documents via e-mail.
Reduce/EnlargeReduces or enlarges the size of the copy.
Contrast ControlIncreases or decreases the brightness.
Allows you to gain access to “What is this?” Help. Embedded in the touch-screen menus.
EnhanceAllows you to gain access to the screen that contains enhancement features.
Enhance
R
ESETResets the job settings to factory or user-defined default values.
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Features/KeysFunction
S
TOPCancels the active job.
S
TARTBegins a copy job, starts digital sending, or continues a job that has been interrupted.
N
UMERICKEYPADAllows you to type numeric values for number of copies desired and other numeric values.
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Control panel navigation
You navigate through the control panel menus using the touch-screen graphical display.
Number of
Menu
Help
Ready
copies selected
Status message
Status bar
The status bar is located at the top of the touch-screen graphical display. The Status bar displays Menu, Help,
status messages, and the number of copies selected.
zMenu: Choose from a list of menus such as Information menu and Paper Handling menu.
zHelp: Choose “What is this?” Help or “Show me how.” (See "Help system" on page 26.)
zStatus messages: Shows the current status of the product, such as Ready or Scanning Page 1.
zNumber of copies selected: Shows the current number of copies selected. The factory default setting is 1.
User-attention error messages are displayed in a pop-up dialog box that prohibits normal screen interaction
until the message is cleared.
Status bar
Control panel navigation
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Control panel default touch screen
The touch-screen graphical display is divided into four sections: Original, Image Modification, Copy, and the
Send Options button.
Original section
Page orientation icon
Describe Original
button
Original page icon
Original
The Original section on the touch screen allows you to describe the characteristics of the original document.
The Original section is divided into three components that describe the original being copied:
zPage orientation icon: Shows how the original should be placed on the glass or in the ADF. The paper size
is auto-detected by the product when placed on the glass or in the ADF. You can override the auto-detect
function by touching the Describe Original button and changing the size.
zDescribe Original button: Displays and changes the description of the original document.
Enhance
Copy section
Send Options
butto n
Copy page icon
Copy Settings
butto n
Image modification
section
zOriginal page icon: Displays the current settings in a graphical representation.
Image modification
You can adjust the contrast and reduce or enlarge the image in this section of the graphical display. When
touched, the Enhance button exposes additional options for image modification.
Control panel default touch screen
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Copy
The Copy section of the graphical display contains a copy page icon and the Copy Settings button.
zCopy page icon: Displays the current copy settings in a graphical representation.
zCopy Settings button: Displays the current copy setting and, when touched, allows you to change these
settings.
Send Options
When touched, the Send Options button displays the digital sending options available to you. E-mail is
standard on the product. Fax, folders, and presets are available only to customers who purchase the HP
Digital Sender Module software.
Send Options overlays the Copy section of the graphical display, but the Original section and the Image
modification section are still displayed. The copy section of the graphical display does not apply to digital
sending.
Control panel default touch screen
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NoteThe product cannot copy or print in color, but it can send color images.
Walk-up digital sending
Overview
The following topics are addressed in this chapter:
zintroduction to digital sending
zloading documents
zsending a document using the factory default settings
Overview
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Sending basics
The product offers black and white and color digital sending capabilities. Using the control panel, you can
scan black and white or color documents and send them to an e-mail address as an e-mail attachment. To use
digital sending, the product must be connected to a local area network (LAN) (see the start guide for more
information on connecting to a LAN).
Introduction to digital sending
Digital sending offers these advantages:
zsends mail to multiple e-mail addresses simultaneously, saving time and delivery costs.
zensures privacy by sending information to a personal inbox.
zdelivers files at near-original quality in black and white or in color.
zsends files in JPEG, PDF, TIFF, and MTIFF formats, which can be manipulated by the recipient.
The product connects directly to your LAN, so that you can send digital documents without a dedicated
computer. By using HP Smart Compression technology, digital sending keeps file sizes small, minimizing the
impact on your network. Documents arrive in near-original quality, and can then be printed, stored, or
forwarded like any other e-mail message.
Loading documents
Sending basics
You can scan a document using either the glass or the ADF. The glass and ADF can accommodate originals as
large as Ledger- and A3-size. Smaller originals, books, manuals, receipts, irregular and worn documents,
stapled documents, previously folded documents, and photographs should be scanned using the glass.
Multiple-page documents can be scanned easily using the ADF.
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Sending a document using factory default settings
Factory default settings are:
zColor
zPDF file format (requires the recipient to have an Adobe Acrobat viewer to open and view the file)
To send a document using factory default settings:
1Place the document face down on the glass or in the ADF. (Use the ADF for multipage documents.)
On the touch screen of the graphical display:
2Touch Send Options. The Send Options box replaces the Copy Settings box. The Enhance and
Reduce/Enlarge buttons disappear. Those options do not apply to digital sending.
3Touch E-mail.
4Touch From: and then, using the displayed keyboard, enter your e-mail address.
NoteTouch to delete any incorrect keystrokes.
5Touch OK.
Sending basics
6Touch To: and then enter the recipient e-mail address.
7Touch OK.
8Touch CC: and then enter the e-mail address of any copy recipients, if desired.
9Touch OK.
10 Touch Subject: and then enter the subject of your e-mail.
11 Touch OK.
12 Press S
TART.
13 Follow the instructions on the pop-up dialog box.
14 Remove the originals from the glass or the ADF output.
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Wa lk - up c op y i ng
Overview
The product functions as a standalone, walk-up copier. You can easily adjust copy settings at the control
panel. Originals can be copied using either the glass or the ADF. The product can process copying, printing,
and digital sending jobs simultaneously.
The topics in this section include:
zbasic copying procedures
factory-default copy settings
one-touch copying
copying using user-defined settings
copying on both sides of the paper (duplexing)
zmodifying copy settings for the current job
Overview
adjusting the copy contrast
reducing or enlarging copies
You might want to review the chapter titled “The control panel” on page 28 before using the copying functions.
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Basic copying procedure
The following information describes how to make copies using the product.
Factory default copy settings
The following table is a list of factory default copy settings. To change the factory default copy settings, see
“Copying using user-defined settings” on page 40.
Factory default copy settings
FeatureFactory Default Setting
SizeLetter/A4-size original to Letter/A4-size copy
Number of sides1-sided original to 1-sided copy
Number of copiesOne copy
Page contentMixed (mixed text and graphics)
Page orientationPortrait
CollationCollated
Staple placementNo staple
Output binBin 2
Background removalMedium background removal
Basic copying procedure
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One-touch copying
Select Quick Copies from the Show me how Help index for instructions on one-touch copying. Touch the Print This
Topic button to print the instructions.
Copying using user-defined settings
You can change the factory default copy settings using the following steps.
To make copies using settings other than the default settings
1Place the original face down on the glass or in the ADF.
On the touch screen of the graphical display:
2Touch the Describe Original box to view your options.
3Touch the items that describe your original. Choose from:
Size: Select the paper size of your original
Page Orientation: Select Por tra it or Landscape
Number of Sides: Select 1-sided or 2-sided
Page C o nt en t: Select Text, Graphic, or Mixed
4After you make your selections, touch OK to return to the main screen.
NoteThe page icon in the Original section of the graphical display shows an image representing the original
document.
5Make any necessary adjustments to the contrast and reduction or enlargement using the Contrast
Control barand the Reduce/Enlarge button in the Image Modification section of the graphical display.
6Touch Copy Settings to view your options. You can choose Basic options or Advanced options.
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7Touch the Basic items that describe the characteristics of the copies you are making. The items are:
Paper Size: Select Auto (paper size is matched to original size), or the copy size that you desire
Number of Sides: Select 1-sided or 2-sided
Backside Orientation: Select Normal or Flip (applies when 2-sided copying is chosen)
Pages per sheet: Select 1, 2, 4, or Booklet
NoteIf 4 pages per sheet is chosen, “Z” or “N” order ing is tailored to the page orientation, and the option to
put a border around each smaller page is displayed. The page icon displays the ordering option you
chose.
Borders: Select Border or No Border
Staple: Select None, Corner, or Edge
8Touch the Advanced options, if desired. The options are:
Collation: Select Collated or Uncollated
Output Bin: Select Bin 1 or Bin 2
9When you are finished, touch OK.
NoteThe page icon in the Copy section of the graphical display shows a representative image of the copy.
Using the numeric keypad, select the number of copies, and then press S
TART.
Copying on both sides of the paper (duplexing)
Select 2-Sided Input to 1-Sided Output (2 to 1) or 2-Sided Input to 2-Sided Output (2 to 2) from the Show
me how Help index. Touch the Print This Topic button to print the instructions.
Copying books
Select Book Copying from the Show me how Help index. Touch the Print This Topic button to print the
instructions.
Basic copying procedure
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Modifying copy settings for the current job
You can modify your copies by adjusting the contrast, reducing or enlarging, or enhancing.
Adjusting the copy contrast
You can adjust the contrast by touching the arrows on the Contrast Control bar. The slider moves to the
lighter or darker area of the Contrast Control bar.
Reducing or enlarging copies
The product has an autoscaling feature. If there is a difference between original paper size and copy paper
size, the product can autodetect a size mismatch between the original page size and the copy page size. The
original image is reduced or enlarged automatically to match the copy paper size. You can override
autoscaling using the reduce and enlarge feature.
The product can reduce copies to as little as 25 percent of the original size and enlarge copies to as much as
400 percent of the original (200 percent using the ADF).
To reduce or enlarge your copies, touch the arrows on the Reduce/Enlarge button until you obtain the desired
reduction or enlargement. The scale percentage box in the center of the Reduce/Enlarge button indicates the
percentage of reduction or enlargement.
Enhancing copies
You can enhance the quality of your document by touching Enhance to gain access to the enhancement
screen.
Background Removal
If you copy a document that is printed on colored paper, or if you use two-sided copying, you can enhance
your copy quality by removing the background that might cause your copy to streak or blur. Touch the
Enhance button to gain access to the embedded Background Removal screen. Adjust the amount of
background removal by touching the arrows on the Background Removal Control. The slider moves to the
lighter or darker area of the Background Removal Control bar.
Modifying copy settings for the current job
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Sharpness
The Sharpness Control specifies the sharpness setting that the scanner uses when the product scans your
original. Sharpness enhances the edges of the original so that faint or fine text and graphics are reproduced
more sharply. Adjust the amount of sharpness by touching the arrows on the Sharpness Control bar.
Density
The Density Control allows you to determine the contrast and brightness of your copy. Touch the arrows on
the Density Control, and move the slider to the lighter or darker area of the Density Control bar.
Modifying copy settings for the current job
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5
Desktop printing
Overview
When the drivers are installed, the product can function as a network printer. Print jobs can be sent to the
product from any software program. This chapter addresses the following topics:
zprinting from the software
zprinting both sides of paper (duplexing)
zusing job retention
Overview
5 Desktop printing45
Printing from the software
This section provides the basic instructions for printing using special features such as duplexing and stapling.
PRINTING ON BOTH SIDES
Windows
Click on FILE, PRINT, PROPERTIES.
PCL: Click on FINISHING tab. Sel ect PRINT ON BOTH SIDES.
PS: Click on ADVANCED tab. Select PAPER/OUTPUT, PRINT ON BOTH SIDES.
Mac
Click on FILE, PRINT.
Choose LAYOUT from the pop-up menu. Select PRINT ON BOTH SIDES.
Mac OS X
Click on FILE, PRINT.
Choose DUPLEX from the pop-up menu. Select PRINT ON BOTH SIDES.
Printing from the software
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PRINTING BOOKLETS
Windows
Click on FILE, PRINT, PROPERTIES.
PCL: Click on FINISHING TAB. Select PRINT ON BOTH SIDES, BOOKLET PRINTING TYPE from
the drop-down menu.
PS: See the program Help files for information.
Mac
Click on FILE, PRINT.
Choose LAYOUT from the pull-down menu. Select PRINT ON BOTH SIDES.
Choose PLUG-IN PREFERENCES. Check PRINT-TIME FILTERS. Check BOOKLET.
Press SAVE SETTINGS.
Choose BOOKLET PRINTING. Check FORMAT BOOKLET.
Select the PAPER SIZE from the pull-down menu.
Printing from the software
Mac OS X
Not available.
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ADDING A COVER TO A BOOKLET
Windows
Click on FILE, PRINT, PROPERTIES.
PCL: Click on PA PE R TA B. Check the USE DIFFERENT PAGE FOR FIRST PAGE box. Select
PAPE R SIZE, PAPER SOURCE, and PA PER TY PE .
PS: See the program Help files for information.
Mac
See the program Help files for information.
Mac OS X
Not available.
SADDLE STITCHING
Windows
Click on FILE, PRINT, PROPERTIES.
Printing from the software
PCL: Click on FINISHING TAB. Select STAPLE. Select SADDLE STITC H. Selecting SADDLE
STITCH ensures that the document is folded. Click on the DESTINATION TAB. Choose BOOKLET
BIN.
PS: Click on ADVANCED TAB, DOCUMENT OPTIONS, PRINTER FEATURES, OUTPUT
DESTINATIONS, SADDLE STITCH.
Mac
See the program Help files for information.
Mac OS X
Not available.
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STAPLING DOCUMENTS
Windows
Click on FILE, PRINT, PROPERTIES.
PCL: Click on FINISHING TAB. Select STAPLE.
PS: Click on ADVANCED TAB, DOCUMENT OPTIONS, PRINTER FEATURES, OUTPUT
DESTINATIONS, STAPLER.
Mac
Click on FILE, PRINT.
Choose LAYOUT from the pull-down menu. Select PRINT ON BOTH SIDES.
Choose OUTPUT OPTIONS from the pop-up menu. Select the STAPLER OPTION from the
pull-down menu.
Mac OS X
Click on FILE, PRINT.
Choose FINISHING from the pop-up menu. Select the STAPLER OPTION from the pull-down menu.
Printing from the software
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PRINTING MULTIPLE PAGES PER SHEET
Windows
Click on FILE, PRINT, PROPERTIES.
PCL: Click on FINISHING TAB. Select Number of PAGES PER SHEET (up to 16).
PS: Click on ADVANCED TAB, DOCUMENT OPTIONS, PRINTER FEATURES, PAGES PER SHEET.
Click ‘CHANGE PAGES PER SHEET’ SETTING. Select number per sheet (page orientation).
Mac
Click on FILE, PRINT.
Choose LAYOUT from the pull-down menu.
Select number of PAGES PER SHEET from the pull-down menu.
Mac OS X
Same as Mac above.
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PRINTING WATERMARKS
Windows
Click on FILE, PRINT, PROPERTIES.
PCL: Click on EFFECTS TAB. Select a predefined Watermark from the dropdown menu or
Click EDIT to make changes, delete or create a new Watermark.
Click in the CHANGE ‘JOB RETENTION’ SETTING select QUICK COPY or PROOF AND HOLD.
Select USER NUMBER.
Mac
Click on FILE, PRINT.
Select JOB RETENTION from the pull-down menu.
Selection QUICK COPY, PROOF AND HOLD, or STORED JOB from the pull-down menu. Enter User
Name and Job Name. Go to printer.
Mac OS X
Click on FILE, PRINT.
Printing from the software
Select JOB RETENTION from the pull-down menu.
Selection QUICK COPY, PROOF AND HOLD, or STORED JOB from the pull-down menu. Enter User
Name and Job Name. Go to printer.
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PRINTING PRIVATE JOBS
Windows
Click on FILE, PRINT, PROPERTIES.
PCL: Click on DESTINATION TAB. Click on OPTIONS. Select PRIVATE JOB. Enter Job Name and
Click the CHANGE ‘JOB RETENTION’ SETTING. Select PRIVATE JOB, USER and PIN
NUMBER.
Mac
Click on FILE, PRINT.
Select JOB RETENTION from the pull-down menu.
Select PRIVATE JOB from the pull-down menu. Enter User Name, Job Name, and PIN.
Mac OS X
Not available.
Printing from the software
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RELEASING PRIVATE PRINT JOBS, QUICK COPY, PROOF AND HOLD, AND
STORED JOBS AT THE PRODUCT
PRIVATE PR INT JOBS
1 Touch Menu.
2 Scroll to Retrieve Job and touch OK.
3 Scroll to the username of the job to print and touch OK.
4 Scroll to the jobname of the job to print and touch OK.
5 Scroll to Print and touch OK.
6 If a lock symbol appears to the right of PRINT, the job is PIN Protected. Using the numeric
keypad, select the four-digit PIN entered in the driver. As each number is entered, the number
changes to an *. Touch OK when finished.
7 Using the numeric keypad, s elect the number of copies you want to print and touch OK.
Printing from the software
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Printing both sides of paper (duplexing)
You can set the product to print automatically on both sides of the paper.
CAUTIONNever try to print on both sides of labels, envelopes, or paper heavier than 199 g/m2 (53 lb). Damage
to the product or a jam can result.
1Load paper for duplexing.
2Select the Print on both sides option from the program or driver. See “PRINTING ON BOTH SIDES” on
page 45. If you cannot select this option from one of those locations, set it at the control panel. (In the
Configure Device menu, select the Printing menu, touch Duplex, and select ON.)
3Set the Binding and Orientation options from the Print dialog box, if possible. If not, set them from the
control panel. See “Layout options for printing both sides of paper” on page 56 for more information.
Printing both sides of paper (duplexing)
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Layout options for printing both sides of paper
The four print layout options are shown below. Select the binding and orientation options for this product from
the Print dialog box, if possible. The terminology in the Print dialog box for the binding edge might be different
than the terms listed here.
If you cannot set these options from the Print dialog box, set them from the control panel. Select the Configure Device menu, select the Printing menu, touch Binding or Orientation, and choose the layout
option you want.
Printing left-to-right
2. Long-edge
landscape
1. Long-edge
portrait (default)
3. Short-edge
portrait
4. Short-edge
landscape
Printing both sides of paper (duplexing)
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Using job retention
Four special job-retention features are available for this printer.
zPrivate jobs: When you send a private job to the product, the job does not print until you enter a PIN at
the printer.
zStored jobs: You can download a job such as a personnel form, time sheet, or calendar to the product and
allow other users to print the job at any time. Stored jobs are copied to the hard disk and are not deleted
if retention space on the product becomes limited.
zQuickCopy jobs: You can print the requested number of copies of a job and then store a copy of the job on
the hard disk in the product. Storing the job allows you to print additional copies of the job later.
zProof and hold jobs: This feature provides a quick and easy way to print and proof one copy of a job and
then print the additional copies.
NoteGo to www.hp.com/support/lj9000 and see the use guide for more information on these features.
Using job retention
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6
Output devices
Overview
This chapter includes information on the following output devices:
zup to 3000 sheets of A4- or Letter-size paper
zup to 1500 sheets of A3- or Ledger-size paper
zjobs are offset
Bin 2 (face-down on the 3000-sheet stacker and 3000-sheet stapler/stacker; the booklet bin on the
multifunction finisher) on the output devices is the default bin for all output.
3000-sheet stacker
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3000-sheet stapler/stacker
Paper handling features
zup to 3000 sheets A4- or Letter-size paper
zup to 1500 sheets of A3- or Ledger-size paper
zjobs are offset and stapled, if desired
Using the stapler
The 3000-sheet stapler/stacker can staple documents consisting of a minimum of two pages, and a maximum
of 50 pages of 75 g/m
to 53 lb) of all sizes supported by the product.
Keep in mind these additional points:
zThe stapler bin can hold up to 3000 sheets.
zHeavier media might have a stapling limit of fewer than 50 pages.
zIf the job you want stapled consists of only one sheet, or if it consists of more than 50 sheets, the product
copies or prints the job to the bin. However it will not staple.
2
(20 lb) paper or equivalent 5.5 mm (.22 inches). The pages must be 64 to 199 g/m2 (17
Selecting the stapler
You can usually select the stapler through your program or driver, although some options might be available
only through the driver. See “STAPLING DOCUMENTS” on page 48. Where and how you make selections
depends on your program or driver.
If you cannot select the stapler from the program or driver, select the stapler from the product control panel.
1Touch Copy Settings.
2Touch Corner or Edge, depending on where you want the documents stapled, and then touch OK.
NoteThe page icon on the right side of the control panel shows the position of the staple.
3000-sheet stapler/stacker
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Loading staples
1Move the stacker/stapler away from the product.
2Open the stapler unit door.
3On the empty staple cartr idge, pull up on the green tab, and
then pull the empty cartridge out.
1
2
3
3000-sheet stapler/stacker
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4Inser t the new staple cartridge, and push down on the green
tab so that the cartridge locks into place.
5Close the stapler unit door and attach the stapler/stacker to the
product.
4
5
3000-sheet stapler/stacker
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Multifunction finisher
Paper handling features
zstacks up to 1000 sheets of A4- and Letter-size paper or up to 500 sheets of A3- and Ledger-size paper
zstacks up to 50 booklets of 5 sheets of A3- and Ledger-size paper
zoffsets jobs
zstaples up to 50 sheets of paper per document of A4- and Letter-size paper
zstaples up to 25 sheets of paper per document A3- and Ledger-size paper
zfolds single pages
zsaddle-stitches and folds booklets up to 10 sheets of paper (40 pages).
Using the stapler
The finisher can staple documents consisting of a minimum of two pages, and a maximum of 50 pages of 75
2
g/m
(20 lb) paper or equivalent 5.5 mm (.22 inches). The pages must be 64 to 199 g/m2 (17 to 53 lb) of all
sizes supported by the product.
Consider these additional points:
zBin 2 can hold up to 1000 sheets stacked (not stapled).
zHeavier media may have a stapling limit of fewer than 50 pages.
If the job you want stapled consists of only one sheet, or if it consists of more than 50 sheets, the finisher
delivers the job to the bin without staples.
Selecting the stapler
You can usually select the stapler through your program or driver, although some options might be available
only through the driver. See “STAPLING DOCUMENTS” on page 48 or “SADDLE STITCHING” on page 47.
Where and how you make selections depends on your program or driver.
If you cannot select the stapler from the program or driver, select the stapler from the product control panel.
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1Touch Copy Settings.
2At the Staple menu, touch Corner or Edge, depending on where you want the documents stapled, and
then touch OK. If you selected Booklet from the Copies per Page menu, your stapling options are None,
One, Two or Center staples.
NoteThe page icon on the right side of the touch screen shows the position of the staple.
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Loading staples
1Open the stapler unit door.
1
2Slide the stapler unit toward you.
3Turn the large green knob until the blue dot appears in the
window of the stapler unit.
4Turn the small green knob at the top of the stapler unit
counterclockwise until the staple cartridge moves to the left of
the stapler unit.
2
CAUTIONThe blue dot must appear in the window of the stapler unit
before you remove the staple cartridge. If you try to remove
the staple cartridge before the blue dot appears in the
window, you could damage the finisher.
3
Multifunction finisher
4
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5On the empty staple cartr idge, squeeze the tabs together and pull the empty cartridge out.
6Inser t the new staple cartridge so that it locks into place.
7Slide the stapler unit into the finisher.
8Close the stapler unit door.
6
5
6
7
Multifunction finisher
8
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Making booklets
You can gain access to the booklet-printing feature through some programs, such as desktop publishing
programs. Refer to the user guide that came with your program for information on making booklets.
If you are using a program that does not support booklet making, you can create booklets using your HP
drivers.
NoteHP recommends that you use your program to prepare and preview your document for printing, then
use your HP driver to print and saddle stitch your booklet.
There are three main steps to creating a booklet from your driver:
zPreparing your booklet: Arrange the pages on a sheet (booklet imposition) to create a booklet. You can
impose your document from your program or use the booklet-printing feature in your HP driver. (See
“PRINTING BOOKLETS” on page 46.)
zAdding a cover: Add a cover to your booklet by selecting a different first page using a different paper type.
You can also add a cover of the same paper type as your booklet. Booklet covers must be the same size
as the rest of the sheets. However, the covers may be a different weight from the rest of the booklet. (See
“ADDING A COVER TO A BOOKLET” on page 47.)
zSaddle stitching: Paper must be fed into the product short edge first. The finisher staples the center of
The booklet-printing feature of the multifunction finisher allows you to saddle stitch and fold booklets using the
following paper sizes:
zA3
zA4
zLetter
zLegal
zLedger
See the multifunction finisher use guide at www.hp.com/support/lj9000 for detailed information on making
booklets.
Multifunction finisher
your booklet (saddle stitching). If your booklet is only one sheet of paper, the finisher will fold the sheet,
but not staple it. If the booklet consists of more than one sheet of paper, the finisher will staple and then
fold up to 10 sheets per booklet. (See “SADDLE STITCHING” on page 47.)
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7
Maintenance
Overview
This chapter includes information on the following topics:
zprint cartr idge information
zprinter maintenance kit
zproduct cleaning
Overview
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Print cartridge in formation
This section contains information about print cartridges.
Print cartridge authentication
The product informs you when a cartridge is not a genuine HP print cartridge after you insert it in the product.
If you insert a used HP cartri dge from another HP product, the product can take as many as 60 printed pages
to authenticate that the cartridge is a genuine HP part, and then reactivate the supply status features.
If the control panel message states that this is not a genuine HP print cartridge and you believe you purchased
an HP cartridge, call the HP fraud hotline at (1) (887) 219-3183 (toll-free in North America).
Non-HP print cartridges
Hewlett-Packard Company cannot recommend use of non-HP print cartridges, either new or remanufactured.
Because they are not HP products, HP cannot influence their design or control their quality. Service or repairs
required as a result of using a non-HP print car tridge will not be covered under the product warranty.
When you use a non-HP print cartridge, the product is unable to report on the status of the print cartridge. The
CARTRIDGE LOW and CARTRIDGE OUT messages will not be provided.
Print cartridge life expectancy
When a CARTRIDGE LOW message appears on the control panel display, the default setting allows the product to
continue printing until you replace the print cartridge, or until the product receives an “end of drum life”
message. When a CARTRIDGE OUT message appears at the end of the drum life, the product stops, and you
cannot override the message or continue printing until you replace the drum. The product stops to prevent
potential damage to the product.
HP recommends that you order a replacement print cartridge when you first receive a CARTRIDGE LOW aler t.
You can order a cartr idge using the Internet Enabled Supplies Ordering feature. For a direct connection, click
the printer icon on the bottom right of your screen, click the icon of the product you use, and click the Order
Supplies link on the status page. In a network environment, use the Web access server to order supplies
online.
Print cartridge information
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Printer maintenance kit
NoteThe printer maintenance kit is a consumable and is not covered under warranty.
To ensure optimum print quality, the product prompts you to perform printer maintenance every 350,000
pages. When the PERFORM PRINTER MAINTENANCE dialog box appears on the control panel, you must install a
printer maintenance kit (see “Parts and accessories” on page 14 for ordering information). After a new
maintenance kit is installed, the control panel displays another dialog box with the message NEW MAINTENANCE KIT. Touch YES. To verify that the maintenance count is reset to zero, print the configuration.
To pr int the configuration, on the touch screen of the graphical display:
1Touch Menu.
2Touch Information.
3Touch Print Configuration.
4Touch OK.
For more information on installing the printer maintenance kit, see the instructions that accompany it.
Printer maintenance kit
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Product cleaning
To maintain print quality, clean the product thoroughly:
zevery time you change the print cartridge
zwhenever print-quality problems occur
Clean the outside of the product with a lightly water-dampened cloth. Clean the inside with only a dry, lint-free
cloth. Observe all warnings and cautions regarding the cleaning tasks.
WARNING!Avoid touching the fusing area when cleaning the product. It can be HOT.
CAUTIONTo avoid permanent damage to the print cartr idge, do not use ammonia-based cleaners on or around
the product except as directed.
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To clean the paper path
1Before you begin these steps, turn the product off (button out)
and disconnect all cables.
2Open the front cover of the product, rotate the green lever
downward to the unlocked position, and remove the print
cartridge.
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the print cartridge, use two hands when
removing it from the product.
Note
If toner gets on your clothes, wipe it off with a dry cloth, and wash
your clothes in cold water. Hot water sets toner into fabric.
1
2
Product cleaning
3With a dr y, lint-free cloth, wipe any residue from the paper path
area, the registration roller, and the print cartridge cavity.
4Replace the print car tridge.
3
4
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5Make sure the green lever is in the locked position.
6Close the front cover, r econnect all cables, and turn the product
on (button in).
5
6
Product cleaning
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To clean the outside of the product
zClean the outside of the product if it is visibly marked.
zUse a soft, lint-free cloth dampened with water, or water and a mild detergent.
To clean the touch screen
zClean the touch screen when needed (fingerprints, dust build-up).
zWipe the touch screen gently with a clean, water-dampened, lint-free cloth.
CAUTIONUse water only. Solvents or cleaners may damage the touch screen. Do not pour or spray water directly
onto the touch screen.
To clean the glass
zClean the glass only if dirt is visible, or if you are experiencing a decrease in copy quality, such as
streaking.
zClean the glass surface by wiping it gently with a clean, slightly damp, lint-free cloth. Use an
ammonia-based surface cleaner to dampen the cloth.
CAUTIONDo not pour or spray liquids directly onto the glass.
zDo not press hard on the glass surface (you could break the glass).
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To clean the ADF
Clean the ADF only if visibly marked, or if you are experiencing a
decrease in copy quality, such as streaking.
1Lift the ADF.
2Locate the top and bottom ADF glass strips.
3Clean the glass strips by wiping them gently with a clean,
slightly damp, lint-free cloth. Use an ammonia-based surface
cleaner to dampen the cloth.
4Locate the white, vinyl ADF backing.
1
2
4
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5Locate the white, vinyl calibration strips.
5
6Clean the ADF backing and the calibration strips by wiping
them with a clean, slightly damp, lint-free cloth. Use an
ammonia-based surface cleaner to dampen the cloth.
7Close the ADF.
7
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If you are still experiencing a decrease in copy quality, you might
need to clean the inside of the top ADF glass strip.
CAUTIONClean this area only if you are experiencing copy defects
such as streaks, and there is noticeable dust
glass strip. Cleaning this area frequently could introduce
dust intothe product.
1Open the ADF cover.
inside the
1
2
2Locate the latch that releases the back of the top ADF glass
strip. Push the latch to the left, and pull down to expose the
inside of the glass strip.
3Gently wipe the glass with a dry, lint-free cloth.
CAUTIONUse dry cloth only in this area. Do not use solvents,
cleaners, water, or compressed air. Doing so could severely
damage the product.
4
Product cleaning
4Pull up on the latch to return the glass strip to its normal
position.
5Close the ADF cover.
5
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To clean the ADF rollers
You can clean the rollers in the ADF if you are experiencing
misfeeds or if your documents are skewed as they go through the
ADF.
1Open the ADF.
CAUTIONClean the rollers only if you are experiencing misfeeds or
skewing problems, and there is noticeable dust
rollers. Cleaning the rollers frequently could introduce dust
intothe product.
2Locate the rollers near the glass strips.
3Wipe the rollers gently with a clean, water-dampened, lint-free
cloth.
on the
1
2
2
CAUTIONDo not pour water directly onto the rollers. Doing so may
damage the product.
4Close the ADF.
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5Open the ADF cover.
5
6Locate the rollers.
7Wipe the rollers with a clean, water-dampened, lint-free cloth.
CAUTIONDo not pour water directly onto the rollers. Doing so may
damage the product.
8Close the ADF cover.
6
8
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A
Specifications
Paper specifications
HP LaserJet products produce excellent print quality. This product accepts a variety of media, such as
cut-sheet paper (including recycled paper), envelopes, labels, transparencies, and custom-size paper.
Properties such as weight, grain, and moisture content are important factors affecting product performance
and output quality.
The product can use a variety of paper and other print media in accordance with the guidelines in this manual.
Paper that does not meet these guidelines may cause the following problems:
zpoor print quality
zincreased jams and multiple-sheet feeds
zpremature wear on the product, requiring repair
For best results, use only HP-brand paper and print media. Hewlett-Packard cannot recommend the use of
other brands. Because they are not HP products, HP cannot influence or control their quality.
It is possible for paper to meet all of the guidelines in this manual and still not produce satisfactory results.
This might be the result of improper handling, unacceptable temperature and humidity levels, or other
variables over which HP has no control.
Before purchasing a large quantity of paper, make sure it meets the requirements specified in this use guide
and in the print media Guide. Always test paper before purchasing a large quantity. For more information, see
www.hp.com/go/ljpaper.
CAUTIONUsing paper outside HP specifications might cause problems for the product, requiring repair. This
repair is not covered by the HP warranty or service agreements.
Paper specifications
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Supported sizes of paper for input and output
NoteFor more information on an HP output device, see the install guide that came with the product or
“Output devices” on page 58.
Tray or BinCapacityPaperWeight
Tr ay1U p to
100 sheets
Up to
10 envelopes
Trays 2 and 3Up to
500 sheets
zStandard sizes:
Letter, Legal, Executive, ISO A3, ISO A4, ISO
A5, 11 by 17, JIS B5, JIS B4, JPostD, 8K, 16K
zCustom sizes:
Minimum: 98 by 191 mm (3.9 by 7.5 inches)
Maximum: 312 by 470 mm (12.28 by 18.46
inches)
zEnvelope sizes:
Commercial #10, C5, DL, Monarch, B5
Note
Print envelopes and labels only from Tray 1.
zStandard sizes:
Letter, Legal, Executive, ISO A3, ISO A4, ISO
A5, JIS B4, JIS B5, 11 by 17
zCustom sizes:
Minimum: 148 by 210 mm (5.8 by 8.2 inches)
Maximum: 297 by 432 mm (11.7 by 17 inches)
zCustom types: Transparencies
2
64 to 216 g/m
(17 to 58 lb
bond)
Two-sided printing: 64 to
199 g/m
64 to 199 g/m
2
(17 to 53 lb bond)
2
(17 to 53 lb
bond)
Paper specifications
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Tray or BinCapacityPaperWeight
Tr ay 4U p to
2000 sheets
Auto m a t i c
document feeder
Up to 100
sheets
Face-up bin Up to 3000
sheets
zStandard sizes:
Letter, Legal, Executive, ISO A3, ISO A4,
11 by 17, JIS B4, JIS B5
zCustom sizes:
Minimum: 182 by 210 mm (7.17 by 8.27 inches)
Maximum: 297 by 432 mm (12.28 by 18.46
inches)
zStandard sizes:
Letter, Legal, Executive, ISO A3, ISO A4, ISO
A5, 11 by 17, JIS B5, JIS B4, JPostD, Monarch,
8K, 16K
zCustom sizes
zCustom types: Transparencies
zStandard sizes:
Letter, Legal, Executive, ISO A3, ISO A4, ISO
A5, 11 by 17, JIS B5, JIS B4, JPostD, Monarch,
8K, 16K
zCustom sizes
zCustom types: Envelopes, labels
64 to 199 g/m
bond)
64 to 199 g/m
bond)
64 to 216 g/m
bond)
2
(17 to 53 lb
2
(17 to 53 lb
2
(17 to 58 lb
Duplex printing
accessory
Paper specifications
zStandard sizes:
Letter, Legal, Executive, ISO A3, ISO A4, ISO
A5, 11 by 17, JIS B4, JIS B5, 8K, 16K
zCustom sizes
zCustom types: Duplexing is not supported for
envelopes, labels, or transparencies
64 to 199 g/m
bond)
2
(17 to 53 lb
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Tray or BinCapacityPaperWeight
3000-sheet
stacker
3000-sheet
stapler/stacker
Up to
3000 sheets of
Letter or A4
Up to
1,500 sheets of
Ledger or A3
Up to
3000 sheets
stacked (up to
50 sheets
stapled)
zStandard sizes for face-down bin:
Letter, Legal, Executive, ISO A3, ISO A4, ISO
A5, 11 by 17, JIS B5, JIS B4, 8K, 16K
Standard sizes for face-up bin:
Letter, Legal, Executive, ISO A3, ISO A4, ISO
A5, 11 by 17, JIS B5, JIS B4, JPostD, Monarch,
8K, 16K
The product allows the selection of the following types of paper and media using the control panel.
zplain
zpre-printed
zletterhead
ztransparency (see “Transparencies” on page 88)
zprepunched
zlabels (see “Labels” on page 88)
zbond
zrecycled
zcolor
zcard stock (see “Card stock and heavy paper” on page 90)
zrough
zuser-defined (five types)
Paper specifications
A Specifications86
Guidelines for using paper
For best results, use conventional 75 g/m2 (20 lb) paper. Make sure the paper is of good quality, and free of
cuts, nicks, tears, spots, loose particles, dust, wrinkles, voids, and curled or bent edges.
If you are unsure what type of paper you are loading (such as bond or recycled), check the label on the
package of paper.
Some paper causes print quality problems, jamming, or damage to the product. Do not use letterhead paper
that is printed with low-temperature inks, such as those used in some types of thermography, and do not use
raised letterhead. Coated papers and some transparencies can wrap around the fuser roller and possibly
cause jams.
The product uses heat and pressure to fuse toner to the paper. Make sure that any colored paper or preprinted
forms use inks that are compatible with the product fusing temperature (200° C or 392° F for 0.1 second).
Paper specifications
A Specifications87
Resolving issues with paper and other print media
Use this section to resolve common problems with paper and other print media.
SymptomProblemSolution
Poor print quality or toner
adhesion, problems with
Too moist, too rough, too smooth,
or embossed; faulty paper lot
Tr y another kind of paper, between 100 to 250
Sheffield, 4 to 6 percent moisture content.
feeding
Dropouts, jamming, curlStored improperlyStore paper flat in its moisture-proof wrapping.
Increased gray background
shading
Excessive curl
Problems with feeding
Too heavy
Too moist, wrong grain direction or
short-grain construction
zUse a lighter weight paper.
zUse the face-up bin.
zUse the face-up bin.
zUse long-grain paper.
Jamming, damage to productCutouts or perforationsUse paper free of cutouts or perforations.
Problems with feedingRagged edgesUse supported types of paper.
Multisheet feedingPaper sticking togetherRemove paper, fan it, and reload paper.
Paper specifications
A Specifications88
Labels
To avoid damaging the product, use only labels recommended for use in monochrome laser printers. Never
print on the same sheet of labels more than once.
CAUTIONDo not print on both sides of labels, transparencies, envelopes, custom paper, or paper heavier than
216 g/m2 (58 lb bond). Damage to the product and jams might result.
Label construction
When selecting labels, consider the quality of each component:
zAdhesives: The adhesive material should be stable at 200° C (392° F), the maximum fusing temperature
of the product.
zArrangement: Only use full-sheet labels. Labels can peel off sheets with spaces between the labels,
causing serious jams.
zCurl: Prior to printing, labels must lay flat with no more than 13 mm (0.5 inch) of curl in any direction.
zCondition: Do not use labels with wrinkles, bubbles, or other indications of separation.
Transparencies
CAUTIONTransparencies used in the product must be able to withstand 200° C (392° F), the maximum fusing
temperature of the product. To avoid damaging the product, use only transparencies recommended for
use in monochrome laser printers.
Do not print on both sides of labels, transparencies, envelopes, custom paper, or paper heavier than
216 g/m
If you have problems printing transparencies, use Tray 1 and send them to the face-down bin.
Paper specifications
2
(58 lb bond). Damage to the product and jamming might result.
A Specifications89
Envelopes
NoteTo pr int envelopes, use Tray 1 and print them either to the face-down bin or to the face-up bin.
Envelope construction
Envelope construction is critical. Envelope fold lines can vary considerably, not only between manufacturers,
but also within a box from the same manufacturer. Successful printing on envelopes depends upon the quality
of the envelopes. When selecting envelopes, consider the following components:
zWeight: See “Paper specifications” on page 80 for supported envelope weight.
zConstruction: Prior to printing, envelopes should lay flat with less than 6 mm (0.25 inches) curl and should
not contain air. (Envelopes that trap air may cause problems.)
zCondition: Make sure envelopes are not wrinkled, nicked, or otherwise damaged.
zSi z es in Tray 1: See “Supported sizes of paper for input and output” on page 81 for supported paper sizes.
Envelopes with adhesive strips or flaps
Envelopes with a peel-off adhesive strip, or with more than one flap that folds over to seal, must use adhesives
compatible with the heat and pressure of the product. The extra flaps and strips might cause wrinkling,
creasing, or jams.
Envelopes with double-side-seams
Double-side-seam construction has vertical seams at both ends of the envelope rather than diagonal seams.
This style might be more likely to wrinkle. Make sure the seam extends all the way to the corner of the
envelope.
Envelope storage
Proper storage of envelopes helps contribute to good print quality. Envelopes should be stored flat. If air is
trapped in an envelope creating an air bubble, then the envelope may wrinkle during printing.
Paper specifications
A Specifications90
Card stock and heavy paper
For optimum product performance, do not use paper heavier than 216 g/m2 (58 lb bond) in optional Tray 1 or
199 g/m
2
(53 lb) in other trays. Paper that is too heavy might cause misfeeds, stacking problems, jams, poor
toner fusing, poor print quality, or excessive mechanical wear.
Card stock construction
zSmoothness: 135 to 216 g/m
Sheffield.
zConstruction: Card stock should lay flat with less than 5 mm (0.2 inches) of curl.
zCondition: Make sure card stock is not wrinkled, nicked, or otherwise damaged.
zSizes: See the sizes listed for “Tray1” on page 81.
NoteBefore loading card stock in Tray 1, make sure it is regular in shape and not damaged. Also, make sure
the cards are not stuck together.
2
(36 to 58 lb bond) card stock should have a smoothness rating of 100 to 180
Paper specifications
A Specifications91
Environmental specifications
Power consumption
Product state
Printing
(100–127 V units)
(220–240 V units)
Standby
(100–127 V units)
(220–240 V units)
PowerSave 1 (Fan is on)
(100–127 V units)
(220-240 V units)
Low power
(100–127 V units)
(220–240 V units)
Off
(100–127 V units)
(220–240 V units)
Power consumption
(average, in watts).
1075 Watts
1075 Watts
440 Watts
440 Watts
70 Watts
70 Watts
230 Watts
230 Watts
0.5 Watts
1.3 Watts
Power consumption
with typical output device
1130 Watts
1130 Watts
485 Watts
485 Watts
115 Watts
115 Watts
275 Watts
275 Watts
0.5 Watts
1.3 Watts
ADF copying/printing
(100–127 V units)
(220–240 V units)
The product comes equipped with a Web access feature. The Web access feature allows you to obtain
information about the product, including:
zcontrol panel messages
zsupplies levels and ordering
ztray configuration
zproduct control panel menu configurations
zproduct configuration page
zproduct Event Log
zproduct usage (types of print jobs)
znetwork configuration and management
ze-mail alerts
You can also use the Web access feature to perform the print job management functions that would usually be
done at the product control panel. These functions include:
zchanging product settings
zchanging product configuration
zcanceling print jobs
Using the Web access feature
B Web access feature95
To gain access to the Web access feature
NoteTo use the Web access feature, you must have an IP-based network and a Web browser.
In your Web browser, type the IP address assigned to the product. For example, if the product IP address is
192.1.2.3, you would type this address:
http://192.1.2.3
For more information about the Web access feature, see the online hp embedded web server for hp LaserJet
printers users guide availabl e at www.hp.com/support/lj9000.
paper sizes supported
acoustical specifications
ADF (automatic document feeder)
capacity
cleaning
loading
locating
paper sizes supported
rollers, cleaning
adhesive envelopes
5914
83
61, 65
16
14
83
47
48, 60
16
5, 14
82
92
12
75
36
16
82
78
89
adhesive labels
printing
specifications
agreements, service
Assistant, Support
Attention LED
authorized dealers
automatic document feeder (ADF)
capacity
cleaning
loading
locating
paper sizes supported
rollers, cleaning
B
background shading, troubleshooting
base memory
bins
capacities
locating
paper sizes supported
selecting
booklets
creating
imposition
printing options
saddle stitching
17
88
5
5
29, 30
5
1275
36
16
82
78
13
82
16
82
41
67
67
46
47
87
Index97
books, copying
both sides
copying on
printing on
brightness, copy settings
C
canceling jobs
capacity
accessories
ADF (automatic document feeder)
bins
82
cartridges
finisher, multifunction
trays
81
card stock specifications
cartridges, print
authentication
features
life expectancy
ordering
removing
cartridges, staple
circuit capacity requirements
cleaning
clothing, washing toner off
collating copies
color documents
contrast, copy settings
41
41
19, 45, 55
30, 42
31
83
14
14
90
69
13
69
14
72
14
93
71
72
41
35
30, 42
12
control panel
cleaning touch screen
error messages
features
help system
keys and lights
maintenance messages, resetting
navigating
setting custom paper size
setting page orientation
Web access feature
copying
books
contrast, adjusting
control panel keys
control panel settings
double-sided
factory default settings
multitasking
settings, changing
covers, booklet
curl, troubleshooting
custom paper sizes
loading
supported
customer support
online
US and Canada
D
Data LED
default settings
for copying
for digital sending
restoring
density
digital sending
28
26
29
32
41
41
38
47, 67
24
81
3
29, 30
39
30
43
36
74
26
25
56
94
4230
33
39
40
87
6
37
70
Index98
DIMMs
expansion options
ordering
disk. See hard disk
display, control panel
cleaning
features
doors, locating
dots per inch (dpi)
double-sided
copying
printing
downloading firmware
dpi (dots per inch)
drivers
included
settings
duplexer
locating
paper sizes supported
duplexing
copying
letterhead
printing
duty cycle
E
EIO cards, ordering
EIO hard disk. See hard disk
electrical specifications
e-mailing documents
energy consumption
Enhance key
enlarging copies
envelopes
printing
sizes supported
specifications
environmental specifications
15
74
29, 32
41
19, 45, 55
13
4516
41
19
45, 55
12
30, 33
17
13
16
12
3
12
82
15
92, 93
36
91
30, 42
81
89
91
error messages
Ethernet cards, ordering
F
Face-up bin
locating
paper sizes supported
factory default settings
for copying
for digital sending
restoring
FastRes
features
feeding problems
file formats, digital sending
film, transparency
finisher, multifunction
firmware upgrades
first page out
Flash DIMMs, ordering
fonts, included
fraud hotline
front door, locating
fusing compatibility
G
glass
12
control panel
printer
12
ADF
78
troubleshooting media
booklets, creating
ordering
paper sizes supported
using
63
cleaning
loading originals on
26
15
16
82
39
37
30
28
87
88
67
14
84
3
12
15
13
69
16
86
74
36
36
Index99
graphical display, control panel
cleaning
features
gray backgrounds, troubleshooting
green LED
guidelines, paper
H
hard disk
ordering
storing jobs
hardware repair
heavy paper specifications
held jobs
features
releasing
storing
Help key, control panel
help system
HP-authorized dealers
HP customer support
online
US and Canada
HP FastRes
HP fraud hotline
HP JetDirect print servers, ordering
HP Smart Compression
HP Support Assistant CD-ROM
humidity specifications
I
Image modification
indicator lights
input trays
capacities
loading
paper sizes supported
setting paper size
IP address
74
29, 32
30
80, 86
15
57
6
90
57
54
52
30
26
5
3
6
12
69
36
5
93
33
29
81
17
81
24
95
87
15
J
jams, paper
preventing
troubleshooting media
JetDirect print servers, ordering
job retention
features
releasing jobs
storing
K
keys, control panel
kit, maintenance
installing
ordering
L
labels
printing
specifications
landscape orientation
copying
printing
languages, printer
LEDs
left door, locating
letterhead
loading
specifications
life expectancy, print cartridges
lights, control panel
loading