HP LaserJet 9000, LaserJet 9000L Introduce Guide

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Introduce

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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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.)

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.

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.

Customer support options worldwide

Customer support and product repair assistance for the U.S. and Canada

z For the U.S., call (1) (208) 323-2551 Monday through Friday from 6 A.M. to 6 P.M., Mountain time. z For 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.

Contents

1 The basics

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Product features and benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Parts and accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

External view of product and accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Loading input trays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Loading Tray 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Loading Trays 2 and 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Loading Tray 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Setting the paper size for a tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Understanding product messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Help system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

“What is this?” Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

“Show me how” Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

2 The control panel

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Control panel overview and operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Control panel layout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Control panel features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Control panel navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Status bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Control panel default touch screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Original . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Image modification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Send Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

3 Walk-up digital sending

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Sending basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Introduction to digital sending. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Loading documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Sending a document using factory default settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

4 Walk-up copying

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Basic copying procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Factory default copy settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

One-touch copying. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Copying using user-defined settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Copying on both sides of the paper (duplexing). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Copying books. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Modifying copy settings for the current job . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Adjusting the copy contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Reducing or enlarging copies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Enhancing copies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

5 Desktop printing

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Printing from the software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Printing both sides of paper (duplexing) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Using job retention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

6 Output devices

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

3000-sheet stacker. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Paper handling features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

3000-sheet stapler/stacker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Paper handling features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Using the stapler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Loading staples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Multifunction finisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Paper handling features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Using the stapler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Loading staples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Making booklets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

7 Maintenance

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

Print cartridge information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Printer maintenance kit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Product cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

A Specifications

Paper specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Supported sizes of paper for input and output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

Supported types of paper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

Labels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88

Transparencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88

Envelopes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

Card stock and heavy paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90

Environmental specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

Power consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

Power requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92

Acoustical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92

Circuit capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93

Operating environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93

B Web access feature

Using the Web access feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

Index

1 The basics 11

The basics

Overview

This chapter introduces the following basic features and operations of the product:

z Product features and benefits z External view of the product and accessories z Loading input trays z Understanding product messages z Help system

Overview

1 The basics 12

Product features and benefits

This section lists the major product features.

Functions

z two-sided copying z image modification z color digital sending z wide-format printing z document finishing

Speed and throughput

z 50 pages per minute (ppm) scanning and printing on Letter-size or ISO A4-size paper (HP LaserJet

9000mfp only)

z 40 ppm scanning and printing on Letter-size or ISO A4-size paper (HP LaserJet 9000Lmfp only) z 100-page capacity automatic document feeder (ADF) z 25 percent to 400 percent scalability using the glass z 25 percent to 200 percent scalability using the ADF z Transmit Once, Raster Image Processing (RIP) ONCE technology z Eight-second standby to first page z Duty cycle up to 300,000 pages per month z 300 megahertz (MHz) microprocessor

Resolution

z 600 dots per inch (dpi) with Resolution Enhancement technology (REt) z FastRes 1200 provides 1200 dpi quality at full speed z Up to 220 levels of gray

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Memory

z 128 megabytes (MB) of random access-memory (RAM), expandable to 384 MB using industry standard

100-pin dual inline memory modules (DIMMs)

z Memory Enhancement technology (MET) that automatically compresses data to use RAM more efficiently

Language and fonts

z HP printer command language (PCL) 6 driver z HP PCL 5e driver for compatibility with previous products z Printer job language (PJL) z Printer management language z 80 scalable TrueType z PostScript® (PS) Level 3 Emulation standard

typefaces

Consumables management

z Supplies status page with information on toner gauge, page count, and paper sizes used z Internet-enabled supplies ordering z No-shake print cartridge z No-pull tab print cartr idge

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Parts and accessories

Type of item Item Description or use Order number

Paper handling 3000-sheet stacker One 3000-sheet stacking device. C8084A

3000-sheet stapler/stacker

Multifunction finisher Finishing device that provides 1000 sheets of

Staple cartridge Replacement HP 5000 staple cartridge for the

Printing supplies Print 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

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Type of item Item Description or use Order 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 MB C9147AA

EIO hard disk 10 GB of permanent storage for fonts and forms.

Enables RIP ONCE technology of print jobs that are too large to RIP ONCE in RAM.

EIO Cards

z HP Jetdirect 615N Print Server for Fast

Ethernet (10/100Base-TX) networks (RJ-45 only) (standard)

z HP JetDirect 615N print server for token ring

networks (RJ-45, DB-9) (optional)

z HP JetDirect Connectivity Card for USB,

Serial, and LocalTalk (standard)

C7843A C7845A C7846A C9121A

J6054B

J6057A

J4167A J4135A

Maintenance kit Printer maintenance kit Contains 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

Note Bin 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 basics 17

Loading input trays

This section contains information about loading standard- and custom-size media into the four input trays.

CAUTION To 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.

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1 Open Tray 1. 2 Load 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.

3 Adjust the paper guides so they lightly touch the paper stack,

but do not bend the paper.

4 Make 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.

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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.

1 Pull Tray 2 open until it stops. 2 Load about 100 sheets of paper according to size. 3 Adjust 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.

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4 Adjust the front (X) paper guide by squeezing the tab on the

guide and sliding the guide to the edge of the paper.

5 Load the remaining paper (up to 500 sheets of standard-size

paper), if desired.

6 Set 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.

7 Push the tray in until it stops. 8 Repeat 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.

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.

1 Pull the tray open until it stops. 2 Load about 100 sheets of paper. 3 Adjust the left (Y) paper guide by squeezing the tab on the guide

and sliding the guide to the edge of the paper.

Note

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4 Adjust the front (X) paper guide by squeezing the tab on the

guide and sliding it to the edge of the paper.

5 Set 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.

6 Load the remaining paper (up to 2000 sheets of standard-size

paper), if desired.

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7 Press 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.

8 Push the tray in until it stops.

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.

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.

z When you load any size print media in Tray 1, you must use the control panel to configure the product to

recognize the size loaded.

z When 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.

z When 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

1 Touch Menu. 2 Touch Paper Handling. 3 Touch Tray 1 Siz e. 4 Touch the paper size loaded. 5 Touch 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

1 Make sure the switch inside the tray you want to configure is in the Custom position. 2 A message on the control panel prompts you to enter the paper size. 3 Touch unit of measure (Millimeters or Inches). (The default is Millimeters because the marks on the tray

guides are in millimeters.)

4 Use the numeric keypad to select the X (front to back) dimension. 5 Touch OK. 6 Use the numeric keypad to select the Y (left to right) dimension. 7 Touch 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. 1 Touch Help. 2 Touch 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.

3 Touch OK.

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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.

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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:

z clear feedback during interaction with the touch-screen graphical display

Overview

z support for learning how to use product features z clear instructions and illustrations z easy-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

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Control panel features

The control panel contains three lights:

z Ready: green light that is on when the product is ready to copy, send or receive data z Data: green light that blinks when data are transmitted z Attention: orange light that is on when the product needs attention

Features/Keys Function

Status bar Displays current device status, number of copies, menu and Help options. Menu Provides access to settings such as paper handling and device configuration. Help Provides access to “What is this?” or “Show me how” Help options. Original Displays settings describing the original document. The product can automatically detect the document size. Copy Displays settings describing the output features of the document. Send Options Allows you to send your documents via e-mail. Reduce/Enlarge Reduces or enlarges the size of the copy.

Contrast Control Increases or decreases the brightness.

Allows you to gain access to “What is this?” Help. Embedded in the touch-screen menus.

Enhance Allows you to gain access to the screen that contains enhancement features.

Enhance

ESET Resets the job settings to factory or user-defined default values.

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