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The information contained herein is subject to change without notice.
The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the
express warranty statements accompanying such products and
services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an
additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial
errors or omissions contained herein.
Congratulations on your purchase of the HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp. If you have not done
so, see the HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp Start Guide provided with the MFP for setup
instructions.
Overview
After the MFP is set up and ready to use, take a few moments to get to know the MFP. This
chapter introduces the following:
●Features and benefits of the MFP
●Helpful software for increased flexibility
●Embedded Web Server
●HP Toolbox
●Loading input trays
Features and benefits of the MFP
The HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp is designed to be shared by a workgroup. Use the MFP to
send black and white or color documents digitally, copy documents, and print documents. The
MFP is a standalone copier that does not require connection to a computer. With the exception of
network printing, you can select all functions at the MFP control panel.
Functions
●Two-sided copying
●Image modification
●Color digital sending
●Wide-format printing
●Document finishing
Speed and throughput
●50 pages per minute (ppm) when scanning and printing on letter-size or International
Standards Organization (ISO) A4-size paper (HP LaserJet 9050mfp only)
●40 ppm when scanning and printing on letter-size or ISO A4-size paper
(HP LaserJet 9040mfp only)
●25% to 400% scalability when using the scanner glass
●25% to 200% scalability when using the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF)
●Transmit Once, Raster Image Processing (RIP) ONCE technology
●Eight-second standby to first page
●Duty cycle of up to 300,000 pages per month
●533 megahertz (MHz) microprocessor
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Resolution
●600 dots per inch (dpi) with Resolution Enhancement technology (REt)
●FastRes 1200 provides 1200 dpi quality at full speed
●Up to 220 levels of gray
Memory
●256 megabytes (MB) of random-access memory (RAM), expandable to 512 MB by using
industry standard 100-pin double data rate dual inline memory modules (DDR DIMMs)
●Memory Enhancement technology (MET) that automatically compresses data to use RAM
more efficiently
User interface
●Graphic display on control panel
●Embedded Web server to gain access to support and order supplies (for network-connected
products)
●HP Toolbox software to provide MFP status and alerts and print internal information pages
Language and fonts
●HP Printer Command Language (PCL) 6
●HP PCL 5e for compatibility
●Printer Management Language
●80 scalable TrueType typefaces
●HP PostScript 3 emulation (PS)
Copying and sending
●Modes for text, graphics, and mixed text and graphics formats
●A job Interrupt feature (at copy boundaries)
●Multiple pages per sheet
●Operator attendance animations (for example, paper-jam recovery)
●The ability to copy books
●E-mail compatibility
●A sleep feature that saves energy
●One-pass duplex scanning
Print car tridge
●No-shake cartridge design
●Authentic HP print cartridge detection
●Automatic seal tab removal
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Paper-handling
●Input
• Tray 1 (multipurpose tray): A multipurpose tray for paper, transparencies, labels, and
envelopes. Holds up to 100 sheets of paper or 10 envelopes.
• Trays 2 and 3: Two 500-sheet trays. These trays automatically detect standard paper
sizes up to 11 x 17/A3 and allow printing on custom-size paper.
• Tray 4 (2000-sheet input tray): This tray automatically detects standard paper sizes up
to 11 x 17/A3 and allows printing on custom-size paper.
• Automatic Document Feeder (ADF): Holds up to 100 sheets of Letter- or A4-size paper
or 50 sheets of 11 x 17- or A3-size paper.
• Duplex printing: Provides two-sided printing (printing both sides of the paper).
●Output
• Standard left output bin: The left output bin is located on the left side of the printer. This
bin can hold up to 100 sheets of paper.
The MFP includes one of the following output devices.
• Optional 3000-sheet stacker: Stacks up to 3,000 sheets of paper.
•Upper bin (face-up): Holds up to 100 sheets of paper.
•Lower bin (face-down): Holds up to 3,000 sheets of paper. The output bins are part
of the output device.
• Optional 3000-sheet stacker/stapler: Provides multiposition stapling for up to 50 sheets
of paper per job, or a maximum job height of 5 mm (0.2 inch).
•Upper bin (face-up): Holds up to 100 sheets of paper.
•Lower bin (face-down): Holds up to 3,000 sheets of paper. The output bins are part
of the output device.
• Optional multifunction finisher: Provides 1,000 sheets of stacking capacity, stapling for
as many as 50 sheets of paper per document, plus folding and saddle stitching of
booklets that contain up to 10 sheets of paper.
•Upper bin (face-up and face-down): Holds up to 1,000 sheets of paper.
•Lower booklet bin: Holds up to 50 boo kl ets.
• Optional 8-bin mailbox: A stacker, collator, or job separator that also provides eight
mailbox bins that can be assigned to individual users or workgroups for easy identification
and retrieval. The 8-bin mailbox can stack up to 2,000 sheets of A4- or letter-size paper in
all the bins.
•Upper bin (face-up): Holds up to 125 sheets of paper
•Bins 1 through 8 (face-down): Each holds up to 250 sheets of paper
●Local area network (LAN)-connector (RJ-45) for the embedded print server
●Optional analog fax card
●Optional HP Digital Sending Software
●Optional HP Jetdirect EIO print server cards
• Universal serial bus (USB), serial, and LocalTalk
• Fast Ethernet 10/100TX
• Wireless 802.11b
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Environmental features
●Sleep setting saves energy (meets ENERGY STAR® guidelines, Version 1.0
HP LaserJet 9050mfp only)
NoteSee Protecting the environment for more information.
Firmware updates
Firmware updates provide the ability to upgrade the MFP firmware. To download the latest
firmware, go to www.hp.com/go/lj9040mfp_firmware
follow the instructions on the screen. To easily send firmware updates to multiple products, use
the HP Web Jetadmin software (go to www.hp.com/go/webjetadmin
Internal hard disk
The internal hard disk can be used to store selected print jobs. It can support RIP ONCE
technology, and can permanently store downloaded fonts and forms in the MFP. Unlike standard
product memory, many items on the hard disk remain in the MFP even when the MFP is turned
off. Fonts that are downloaded to the hard disk are available to all users of the MFP.
Optional HP EIO hard disk
The EIO hard disk accessory can be added to the MFP to provide additional capacity for storing
fonts and forms. The MFP does not use the EIO hard disk accessory for tasks such as RIP
ONCE and stored jobs. The MFP uses the internal hard disk for these tasks.
or www.hp.com/go/lj9050mfp_firmware and
).
Both disks can be write-protected through software for additional security.
Use the device storage manager applet in HP Web Jetadmin to delete files and manage fonts on
a mass-storage device. See Embedded Web Server. For more information, see the MFP
software Help.
Hewlett-Packard Company occasionally introduces new software tools for use with your MFP
and accessories. These tools are available from the Internet. For more information, go to
www.hp.com/go/lj9040mfp
or www.hp.com/go/lj9050mfp_firmware.
Macintosh users
Use the HP LaserJet Utility to download fonts and files. See HP LaserJet Utility or the
HP LaserJet Utility Guide online Help included with your HP LaserJet Utility software for more
information.
Security features
●Foreign Interface Harness
●Secure Disk Erase
●Security lock
●Job retention
●DSS authentication
For more information about these features, see Security features.
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Parts and accessories
Type of itemItemDescription or useOrder
number
Paper handling3,000-sheet
stacker
3,000-sheet
stacker/stapler
Multifunction
finisher
8-bin mail boxA device that p rovides a face-up bin
Printing
supplies
Print cartridge
(avera ge of
30,000 pages at
approximately 5%
coverage)
One 3,000-sheet stacking device. The
device also offers job offset capabi liti es.
One 3,000-sheet stacking device
provides stapling for as many as
50 sheets of paper per document. The
device also offers job offset capabi liti es.
Finishing device that provides
1,000 sheets of stacker capacity,
stapling, for up to 50 sheets of paper,
and folding saddl e-stitching f or booklets
up to 10 sheets of paper.
(upper bin) and eight fa ce-down bins
that can be assign ed to indi vidua l users
or workgroups. The device also
functions as a job separator, stacker,
and sorter/collator.
Replacement HP maximum capacity,
smart print cartridge.
C8084A
C8085A
C8088B
Q5693A
C8543X
Staple cartridge Replacement HP 5,0 00 staple cartridge
for the 3,000-sheet stacker/stapler.
Replacement HP 5,000 staple cartridge
for the multifunction finish er.
C8091A
C8092A
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Type of itemItemDescription or useOrder
number
Memory, fonts,
and mass
storage
SDRAM Double
Data Rate (DDR)
memory DIMMs
(100-pin)
The MFP has two memory DIMM slots.
One is used by factory-ins talled
memory.
Improves the ability of the MFP to
handle large and st ored jobs (ma ximum
512 MB with HP brand DDR DIMMs).
32 MB
64 MB
128 MB
256 MB
512 MB
Flash memory
cards
(100-pin)
Permanent st or age for font s an d forms.
The MFP supports Type 1 and Type 2
compact flash memory cards.
16 MB
32 MB
64 MB
EIO hard diskProvides an additional 20 gigabytes
(GB) of permanent storage for fonts
and forms.
Q3982A
Q2625A
Q2626A
C2627A
C2628A
Q2634A
Q2635A
Q2636A
J6073A
Cable and
interface
Enhanced EIO
Cards
accessories
Analog fax
Additional
software
HP Digital Sending
Software
features
Maintenance kitPrinter
maintenance kit
●HP Jetdirect Connectivity Card for
USB, serial, and LocalTalk
connectivity
●HP Jetdirect 615N Print Server for
Fast Ethernet (10/100Base-TX)
networks (RJ-45 only)
●HP 680N Wireless 802.11b
connectivity
●HP Jetdirect 625N Print Server for
Fast Ethernet
(10/100/1000Base-TX networks)
●A customer-installable accessory
that enables t he MFP to functi on as
a stand-alone analog fax machine.
A software accessory with enhanced
digital sending features including
network authentication.
The kit contains two Type 1 roll ers,
seven Type 2 rollers, one transfer roller
assembly, and one fuser assembly.
J4135A
J6057A
J6058A
J7960A
Q3701A
T196AA
C9152A
(110 volt)
C9153A
(220 volt)
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External view of MFP
1
1
1
13
1
12
1
11
1
10
1
9
1
8
1. ADF cover
2. ADF
3. Control panel with touch-screen graphical display
4. Tray 1
5. Right door
6. Vertical transfer door
7. Tray 4
8. Tray 3
9. Tray 2
10. Left door (behind output device)
11. Output device
12. Front door
13. Duplex printing accessory (inside the MFP)
14. ADF output bin
15. Left door
16. Printer power cable
17. Tray 4 power cable
18. EIO slot 1
19. EIO slot 2
1
2
1
3
1
4
1
5
1
6
1
7
1
19
1
18
1
17
1
16
1
14
1
15
NoteFor specific information about the output bins for each output device, see Selecting the output bin.
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Helpful software for increased flexibility
Included with the product is a CD-ROM that contains the printing-system software. The software
components and printer drivers on this CD-ROM help you to use the product to its fullest
potential. See the installation notes on the CD-ROM for installation instructions.
NoteFor the latest information about the printing system software components, see the readme file on
the Web at www.hp.com/support/lj9040mfp
about installing the printing system software, see the install notes on the CD-ROM that was
included with the product.
This section summarizes the software that is included on the CD-ROM. The printing system
includes software for the following operating environments:
●Microsoft® Windows 9X and Windows Millennium Edition (Me)
●Microsoft Windows NT® 4.0, Windows 2000, and Windows XP
●IBM OS/2 version 3.0 or later (also available on the Web)
●Apple Mac OS 7.5 or later
●Linux (also available on the Web)
The printing system also includes software for network administrators who use the following
network operating systems:
●Microsoft Windows 9X and Windows Me
●Microsoft Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, and Windows XP
●Microsoft Windows Server 2003
●Mac OS (EtherTalk)
●Linux (Web)
●UNIX® (Web)
or www.hp.com/support/lj9050mfp. For information
Network product installation for UNIX and other network operating systems is available from the
Web or through a local authorized HP distributor.
NoteFor a list of printer drivers, updated HP printing system software, and product support information,
go to www.hp.com/support/lj9040mfp or www.hp.com/support/lj9050mfp.
Software features
Automatic configuration, Update Now, and Preconfiguration features are available with the
HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp.
Driver Autoconfiguration
The HP LaserJet PCL 6 and PCL 5e drivers for Windows and the PS drivers for Windows 2000
and Windows XP feature automatic discovery and driver configuration for product accessories at
the time of installation.
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Update Now
If you have modified the configuration of the MFP since installation, the driver can be
automatically updated with the new configuration in environments that support bidirectional
communication. Click the Update Now button to automatically reflect the new configuration in
the driver.
NoteThe Update Now feature is not supported from the client machine in a Point-and-Print
environment. Update Now can be used for locally-installed MFPs, and by the Point-and-Print
server.
HP Driver Preconfiguration
HP Driver Preconfiguration is a set of tools that you can use to customize and distribute
HP software in managed corporate printing environments. By using HP Driver Preconfiguration,
information technology, (IT) administrators can preconfigure the printing and device defaults for
HP printer drivers before installing the drivers in the network environment. For more information,
see the HP Driver Preconfiguration Support Guide, which is available at www.hp.com/support/
lj9040mfp or www.hp.com/support/lj9050mfp.
Drivers
Use the printer drivers to gain access to the MFP features and allow the computer to
communicate with the MFP (by using a printer language). Check the installation notes, the
readme file, and the late-breaking readme file on the CD-ROM for additional software and
languages.
The following table lists the printer drivers that are included with the MFP. The most recent
drivers are available at www.hp.com/support/lj9040mfp
you do not have access to the Internet, see the HP support flyer.) Depending on the
configuration of Windows-based computers, the installation program for the printing system
software automatically checks the computer for Internet access in order to obtain the latest
drivers.
NoteThe PCL 5e printer driver for all operating systems, plus the PCL 6 and PS printer drivers for
Windows NT 4.0, are available on the CD-ROM. However, these printer drivers are not installed
during typical installation. To install one of these drivers, use the Add Printer Wizard.
a
Operating system
Windows 9X and
Windows Me
Windows NT 4.0,
Windows 2000
Windows XP
Windows Server 2003
Macintosh OS
a.Not all of the MFP features are available from all drivers or operating systems. See the context-
sensitive Help in your driver for available features.
b.PostScript (PS) 3 emulation is referred to as PS throughout this guide.
c.Only PostScript Printer Description (PPDs ) files are i ncluded (see P os tScript Printer Description
Files (PPDs) and Printer Dialog Exten sion (PDEs)). If you need the Apple printer d river, it comes
with the Macintosh operating system (OS), or it can be obtained directly from Apple.
PCL 5ePCL 6PS
➼➼➼
➼➼➼
➼➼➼
➼➼➼
➼➼➼
or www.hp.com/support/lj9050mfp. (If
b
PPD
c
➼
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NoteIf your system did not automatically check the Internet for the latest drivers during software
installation, you can download the latest drivers from www.hp .com/support/lj9040mfp
www.hp.com/support/lj9050mfp
. After you are connected, click Downloads and Drivers to find
or
the driver that you want to download.
You can obtain Model Scripts for UNIX and Linux by downloading them from the Internet or by
requesting them from an HP-authorized service or support provider. You can download the UNIX
installers at www.hp.com/support/net_printing
.
NoteIf the printer driver that you want is not on the CD-ROM or it is not listed in this section, check the
installation notes, the readme file, and the late-breaking readme file to see if the printer driver is
supported. If it is not supported, contact the manufacturer or distributor of the program that you
are using and request a driver for the MFP.
Additional drivers
The following drivers are not included on the CD-ROM, but are available from the Internet or
from HP Customer Care.
●OS/2 PCL 5e/6 printer driver
●OS/2 PS printer driver
●UNIX model scripts
●Linux drivers
●HP OpenVMS drivers
NoteThe OS/2 drivers are available from IBM and are packaged with OS/2. They are not available in
Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Korean, or Japanese.
NoteThe HP OpenVMS drivers are available at h71000.www7.hp.com.
Choose the correct printer driver for your needs
Choose a printer driver based on the way that you use the MFP. Certain MFP features are
available only in the PCL 6 drivers. See the printer driver Help for available features.
●Use the PCL 6 driver to take full advantage of the MFP features. For general office printing,
the PCL 6 driver is recommended to provide optimum performance and print quality.
●Use the PCL 5e driver if you need backward compatibility with previous PCL printer drivers
or older products.
●Use the PS driver if you are printing primarily from PostScript-specific programs such as
Adobe and Corel, for compatibility with PostScript Level 3 needs, or for PS font DIMM
support.
NoteThe MFP automatically switches between PS and PCL printer languages.
Printer driver Help
Each printer driver has help screens that can be activated by clicking the Help button, pressing
the
F1 key, or clicking the question mark symbol in the upper-right corner in the printer driver
(depending on the Windows operating system in use). These help screens give detailed
information about the specific driver. Printer driver Help is separate from the software program
Help.
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Gaining access to the printer drivers
Use one of the following methods to gain access to the printer drivers from your computer:
Operating
system
Windows 9X,
Windows NT, and
Windows Me
Windows 2000
and Windows XP
Temporarily change
settings
(from a software
program)
On the File menu, cli ck
Print. Select the MFP,
and then click
Properties. (The actual
steps can vary; this is the
most common method.)
On the File menu, cli ck
Print. Select the MFP,
and then clic k Properties
or Preferences. (The
actual steps can vary;
this is the most common
method.)
Change print job
default settings
(across all software
programs)
Click the Start butto n,
point to Settings, and
then click Printers.
Right-click the
appropriate MFP icon,
and then select
Properties (Windows 98
and Windows Me) or
Document Defaults
(Windows NT 4.0).
Click the Start butto n,
point to Settings, and
then click Printers or Printers and Faxes.
Right-click the MFP i co n,
and then select Printing
Preferences.
Change
configuration
settings (for
example, add a new
input tray)
Click the Start button,
point to Settings, and
then click Printers.
Right-click the
appropriate MFP icon,
and then select
Properties. Click the
Configure tab .
Click the Start button,
point to Settings, and
then click Printers.
Right-click the
appropriate MFP icon,
and then select
Properties. Click the
Device Settings tab.
Macintosh OS 9.1On the File menu, cli ck
Print. Change the
settings that you want on
the various pop-up
menus.
Macintosh OS X
10.1
On the File menu, cli ck
Print. Change the
settings that you want on
the various pop-up
menus.
On the File menu, click
Print. As you change
settings on the pop-up
menu, click SaveSettings.
On the File menu, click
Print. As you change
settings on the various
pop-up menus, click
SaveCustomSettings.
These settings are sa v ed
as the Custom option. To
use the new settin gs, y ou
must select the Custom
option each time that y ou
open a program and
print.
Click the desktop printer
icon. From the Printing
menu, click Change Setup.
Delete the MFP and
reinstall it. The driver will
be automatically
configured with the ne w
options when the driver is
reinstalled (AppleTalk
connections only.)
Configuration se ttin gs
might not be available in
Classic mode.
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Operating
system
Temporarily change
settings
(from a software
program)
Change print job
default settings
(across all software
programs)
Change
configuration
settings (for
example, add a new
input tray)
Macintosh OS X.2On the File menu, click
Print. Change the
settings that you want on
the various pop-up
menus.
Macintosh OS X.3On the File menu, click
Print. Change the
settings that you want on
the various pop-up
menus.
On the File menu, click
Print. Change settings
on the various pop-up
menus. On the Presets
pop-up menu, click Save as, and type a name for
the preset. These
settings are saved in the
Presets menu. To use
the new settings, you
must select the saved
preset option each time
that you open a program
and print.
On the File menu, click
Print. Change settings
on the various pop-up
menus. On the Presets
pop-up menu, click Save as, and type a name for
the preset. These
settings are saved in the
Presets menu. To use
the new settings, you
must select the saved
preset option each time
that you open a program
and print.
Open the Print Center.
(Select the hard drive,
click Applications, click Utilities, and then
double-click Print Center.) Click the print
queue. On the Printers
menu, click Show Info.
Select the Installable Options menu.
Configuration se ttin gs
might not be available in
Classic mode.
Open the Printer Setup Utility. (Select the hard
drive, click Applications,
click Utilities, and then
double-click Printer Setup Utility.) Click the
print queue. On the
Printers menu, click
Show Info. Select the
Installable Options
menu.
Software for Macintosh computers
The HP installer provides PostScript Printer Description (PPD) files, Printer Dialog Extensions
(PDEs), and the HP LaserJet Utility for use with Macintosh computers.
The embedded Web server can be used by Macintosh computers when the MFP is connected to
a network .
Use PPDs, in combination with the PostScript drivers, to gain access to the MFP features and to
allow the computer to communicate with the MFP. An installation program for the PPDs, PDEs,
and other software is provided on the CD-ROM. Use the appropriate PS driver that is provided
with the operating system.
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HP LaserJet Utility
Use the HP LaserJet Utility to control features that are not available in the printer driver. Use the
illustrated screens to select the MFP features that you want. Use the HP LaserJet Utility to
perform the following tasks:
●name the MFP, assign it to a zone on the network, and download files and fonts
●configure and set the MFP for Internet protocol (IP) printing
NoteThe HP LaserJet Utility is not currently supported for Macintosh OS X, but the utility is supported
for the Classic environment.
Installing the printing system software
The following sections contain instructions for installing the printing system software.
The MFP comes with printing system software and printer drivers on a CD-ROM. The printing
system software on the CD-ROM must be installed to take full advantage of the MFP features.
If you do not have access to a CD-ROM drive, you can download the printing system software
from the Internet at www.hp .com/support/lj9040mfp
NoteSample model scripts for UNIX (HP-UX®, Sun Solaris) and Linux networks are available for
download at www.hp.com/support/net_printing.
or www.hp.com/support/lj9050mfp.
Installing Windows printing system software for direct connections
This section explains how to install the printing system software for Microsoft Windows 98,
Windows Me, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP.
NoteIf you are installing the software on Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, Windows Server 2003, or
Windows XP, make sure that you have administrator privileges.
When installing the printing software in a direct-connect environment, always install the software
before connecting the parallel cable. If the parallel cable was connected before the software
installation, see Installing the software after the parallel cable has been connected.
To install the printing system software
1Close all of the software programs that are open or running.
2Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. If the welcome screen does not open, start it by
using the following procedure:
a On the Start menu, click Run.
b Type the follo wing information: X:/setup (where X is the letter of the CD-ROM drive).
c Click OK.
3When prompted, click Install Printer and follow the instructions on the computer screen.
4Click Finish when the installation is complete. You might need to restart the computer.
5Print a Test Page or a page from any software program to make sure that the software is
correctly inst a ll ed.
If installation fails, reinstall the software. If this fails, check the installation notes and readme files
on the CD-ROM or the support flyer that came with the MFP, or go to www.hp.com/support/
lj9040mfp or www.hp.com/support/lj9050mfp for help or more informatio n.
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Installing Windows print ing system sof tw are for networks
The software on the CD-ROM supports network installation with a Microsoft network. For
network installation on other operating systems, go to www.hp.com/support/lj9040mfp
www.hp.com/support/lj9050mfp
MFP.
The HP Jetdirect print server has a 10/100Base-TX network port. If you need an HP Jetdirect
print server with another type of network port, see Parts and accessories or go to www.hp.c om/
support/lj9040mfp or www.hp.com/support/lj9050mfp.
The installer does not support MFP installation or MFP object creation on Novell servers. It
supports only direct-mode network installations between Windows computers and an MFP. To
install your MFP and create objects on a Novell server, use an HP utility (such as HP Web
Jetadmin or HP Install Network Printer Wizard) or a Novell utility (such as NWadmin).
To install the printing system software
1Make sure that the HP Jetdirect print server is configured correctly for the network by
printing a configuration page (see To print an information page). On the second page that
prints, locate the MFP IP address. You might need this address to complete network
installation. If the MFP is using DHCP IP configuration, use the name on the second page.
Otherwise, if the MFP is shut down for an extended period of time, DHCP does not
guarantee that the same IP address will be issued.
2Close all software programs that are open or running.
3Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. If the welcome screen does not open, start it by
using the following procedure:
, or see the Network Installation Guide that is included with the
or
a On the Start menu, click Run.
b Type the following: X:/setup (where X is the letter of the CD-ROM drive).
c Click OK.
4When prompted, click Install Printer and follow the instructions on the computer screen.
5Click Finish when installation has completed. You might need to restart the computer.
6Print a Test Page or a page from any software program to make sure that the software is
installed correctly.
NoteIf installation fails, reinstall the software. If this fails, check the installation notes and readme files
on the CD-ROM or the flyer that came with the MFP, or go to www.hp.com/support/lj9040mfp
www.hp.com/support/lj9050mfp for help or more information.
or
Setting up a Windows computer to use the network MFP by using
Windows-sharing
If the MFP is directly connected to a computer with a parallel cable, you can share the MFP on
the network so that other network users can use it.
See your Windows documentation for information about how to make Windows-sharing
available. After the MFP is shared, install the printing system software on all computers that
share the MFP.
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Installing Macintosh printing system software for networks
This section describes how to install Macintosh printing system software. The printing system
software supports Mac OS versions 8.6 through 9.2.x, Mac OS version 10.1, and later.
The printing system software includes the following components:
●PostScript Printer Description (PPD) files
The PPDs, in combination with the PostScript printer drivers, provide access to the MFP
features. An installation program for the PPDs and other software is provided on the
CD-ROM that came with the MFP. Use the Apple 8 printer driver that comes with the
computer.
●HP LaserJet Utility
The HP LaserJet Utility provides access to features that are not available in the printer
driver. Use the illustrated screens to select MFP features and complete the following tasks
with the MFP:
• Name the MFP.
• Assign the MFP to a zone on the network.
• Assign an IP address to the MFP.
• Download files and fonts.
• Configure and set the MFP for IP or AppleTalk printing.
NoteThe HP LaserJet Utility is not currently supported for Macintosh OS X, but the utility is supported
for the Classic environment.
To install printer drivers from Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2
1Connect the network cable between the HP Jetdirect print server and a network port.
2Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. The CD-ROM menu runs automatically. If the
CD-ROM menu does not run automatically, double-click the CD-ROM icon on the desktop,
and then double-click the Installer icon. This icon is located in the Installer/<language> folder
of the Starter CD-ROM (where <language> is your language preference). (For example, the
Installer/English folder contains the Installer icon for the English software.)
3Follow the instructions on the computer screen.
4Open the Apple Desktop Printer Utility that is located in the {Startup Disk}: Applications:
Utilities folder.
5Double-click Printer (AppleTalk).
6Next to AppleTalk Printer Selection, click Change.
7Select the MFP, click Auto Setup, and then click Create.
8On the Printing menu, click Set Default Printer .
NoteThe icon on the desktop is generic. All of the specific print panels appear in the print dialog box
in a program.
To install printer drivers from Mac OS 10.1 and later
1Connect the network cable between the HP Jetdirect print server and a network port.
2Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. The CD-ROM menu runs automatically. If the
CD-ROM menu does not run automatically, double-click the CD-ROM icon on the desktop,
and then double-click the Installer icon. This icon is located in the Installer/<language> folder
of the Starter CD-ROM (where <language> is your language preference). (For example, the
Installer/English folder contains the Installer icon for the English software.)
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3Double-click the HP LaserJet Installers folder.
4Follow the instructions on the computer screen.
5Doub le-click the Installer icon for the appropriate language.
6On your computer hard drive, double-click Applications, double-click Utilities, and then
double-click Print Center.
7Click Add Printer.
8Select the AppleTalk connection type on OS X 10.1 and the Rendezvous connection type on
OS X 10.2.
9Select the MFP name.
10 Click Add Printer.
11 Close the Print Center by clicking the close button in the upper-left corner.
NoteMacintosh computers cannot be connected directly to the MFP by using a parallel port.
Installing the software after the parallel cable has been connected
If you have already connected a parallel cable to a Windows computer, the New Hardware
Found Wizard appears when you turn on the computer.
To allow the Wizard to search the CD and automatically install the printing system
software
1In the New Hardware Found dialog box, click Search CD-ROM drive.
2Click Next.
3Follow the instructions on the computer screen.
4Print a Test Page or a page from any software program to make sure that the software is
installed correctly.
If installation fails, reinstall the software. If this fails, check the installation notes and readme files
on the CD-ROM or the flyer that came with the MFP, or go to www.hp.com/support/lj9040mfp
www.hp.com/support/lj9050mfp
for help or more information.
or
Uninstalling the software
This section explains how to uninstall the printing system software.
To remove software from Windows operating systems
Use the Uninstaller in the HP LaserJet 9040mfp/Tools program group or the
HP LaserJet 9050mfp/Tools program group to select and remove any or all of the Windows
HP printing system components.
1Click Start and then click Programs.
2Click the MFP name and then click Tools.
3Click Uninstaller.
4Click Next.
5Select the HP printing system components that you want to uninstall.
6Click OK.
7Follow the instructions on the computer screen to complete the uninstallation.
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To remove software from Macintosh operating systems
Drag the HP LaserJet folder and PPDs to the trash can.
Software for networks
For a summary of available HP network installation and configuration software solutions, see the
HP Jetdirect Print Server Administrator’s Guide. You can find this guide on the CD-ROM that is
included with the MFP.
HP Web Jetadmin
Use HP Web Jetadmin to manage HP Jetdirect connected products within your intranet by using
a browser. HP W eb Jetadmin is a browser-based management tool, and should be installed only
on a single network administration server. It can be installed and run on Red Hat Linux; Suse
Linux; Windows NT 4.0 Server and Workstation; Windows 2000 Professional, Server, and
Advanced Server; and Windows XP with Service Pack 1.
To download a current version of HP Web Jetadmin and for the latest list of supported host
systems, visit HP Customer Care Online at www.hp.com/go/webjetadmin
When HP Web Jetadmin is installed on a host server, any client can gain access to it through a
supported Web browser (such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 and 6.0 or Netscape
Navigator 7.0).
HP Web Jetadmin has the following features:
.
●The task-oriented user interface provides configurable views, saving network managers
significant time.
●The customizable user profiles let network administrators include only the function that the
user will view or use.
●Instant e-mail notification of hardware failure, low supplies, and other MFP problems can be
routed to different people.
●Remote installation and management can be completed from any location by using only a
standard Web browser.
●The advanced autodiscovery locates peripherals on the network, without manually entering
each MFP into a database.
●It offers simple integration into enterprise management packages.
●Users can quickly find peripherals based on parameters such as IP address, color capability ,
and model name.
●Peripherals can be easily organized into logical groups, with virtual office maps for easy
navigation.
●Multiple products can be configured and managed at the same time.
For the latest information about HP Web Jetadmin, go to www.hp.com/go/webjetadmin
.
UNIX
The HP Jetdirect Printer Installer for UNIX is a simple installation utility for HP-UX and Solaris
networks. It is available for download from HP Customer Care Online at www.hp.com/support/
net_printing.
Utilities
The MFP is equipped with several utilities to make it easy to monitor and manage the MFP on a
network.
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Embedded Web server
This MFP is equipped with an embedded Web server, which provides access to information
about MFP and network activities. A Web server provides an environment in which Web
programs can run, similar to the way an operating system, such as Windows, provides an
environment for programs to run on your computer. The output from these programs can then be
viewed in a Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator.
When a Web server is “embedded, ” that means that it resides on a hardware device (such as an
MFP) or in firmware, rather than as software that is loaded on a network server.
The advantage of an embedded Web server is that it provides an interface to the MFP that
anyone who has a network-connected computer or a standard Web browser can use. You do not
need to install or configure any special software. For more information about the HP embedded
Web s erver, see the Embedded Web Server User Guide. You can find this guide on the CDROM that was included with the MFP.
For information about the features and functionality of the embedded Web server, see
Embedded Web server.
HP Toolbox
The HP Toolbox is a Windows-only software program that can be used for the following tasks:
●check the MFP status
●print internal MF P page s
You can view the HP Toolbox when the MFP is connected to a network. You must have
performed a complete software installation before using the HP Toolbox.
For more information about the HP Toolbox, see HP Toolbox.
Other components and utilities
Several software programs are available f or Windows and Macintosh OS users, as well as for
network administrators. These programs are summarized in the following table.
WindowsMacintosh OSNetwork administrator
●Software installer —
automates the printing
system installation
●Online Web registration
●HP Toolbox
●PostScript Printer
Description files (PPDs) —
for use with the PostScript
drivers that come with the
Mac OS
●LaserJ et Utili ty (available
from the Internet) — a
product management utility
for Mac OS users
●HP Toolbox (for Mac OS X
v10.2 and later)
●HP Web Jetadmin —a
browser-based system
management tool (see
www.hp.com/go/
webjetadmin for the latest
HP Web Jetadmin software)
●HP Jetdirect Printer Installer
for UNIX — available fo r
download from
www.hp.com/support/
net_printing
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Communicating by using the HPJetdirect embedded print
server
The MFP has an embedded print server. If you cannot communicate with the MFP over the
network, check the operation of the embedded print server. Check the embedded Jetdirect
configuration page for the message I/O CARD READY, and for the correct network configuration
settings. See To print a configuration page for instructions.
Verify that the print server was able to link to the network automatically:
●Check that a link LED on the MFP’s LAN (RJ-45) connector is lit, which indicates a
successful link. A link failure is indicated when both LEDs are off.
●Check the embedded Jetdirect configuration page for error messages. The message LOSS
OF CARRIER ERROR indicates a link failure.
For link failures, check all of the network cable connections. In addition, you can try to manually
configure the link settings on the embedded print server by using the MFP control-panel menus
(MENU, CONFIGURE DEVICE, I/O, EMBEDDED JETDIRECT MENU, LINK SPEED).
NoteHP Jetdirect print servers are available for many different network connections, including
802.11 networks.
Communicating by using the HPJetdirect print server
If you cannot communicate with the MFP over the network, check the operation of the print
server. Check the Jetdirect configuration page for the message I/O CARD READY.
To print a configuration page
1On the touch screen of the graphical display touch Menu.
2Touch Information.
3Touch Print Configuration.
For troubleshooting information, see the documentation that came with the print server.
Embedded Web Server
The HP LaserJet 9040mfp/9050mfp comes equipped with an embedded Web server. Use the
HP embedded Web server to view the MFP and network card status and to manage printing
functions from your computer. With the HP embedded Web server, you can complete the
following tasks:
●view MFP status information
●determine the remaining life on all supplies and order new ones
●view and change tray configurations
●view and change the MFP control-panel menu configuration
●view and print internal pages
●receive notification of MFP and supplies events
●add or customize links to other Web sites
●select the language in which to show the embedded Web server pages
●view and change network configuration
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You can also use the embedded Web server to perform the print-job management functions that
would usually be done at the MFP control panel, including these functions:
●Changing MFP settings
●Changing MFP configuration
●Canceling print jobs
To gain access to the embedded Web server
NoteTo use the embedded Web server, you must have an IP-based network and a Web browser.
In your Web browser, type the IP address assigned to the MFP. For example, if the MFP IP
address is 169.1.2.3, you would type this address: http://169.1.2.3
For more information, see the HP Embedded Web Server User Guide at www.hp.com/support/
lj9040mfp or www.hp.com/support/lj9050mfp.
HPToolbox
The HP Toolbox is a Web application that you can use for the following tasks:
●Check the MFP status
●Print internal MFP information pages
You can view the HP Toolbox when the MFP is connected to a network. The HP Toolbox
software is automatically installed as part of the typical software installation.
NoteYou do not need Internet access to open and use the HP Toolbox. However, if you click a link in
the Other Links area, you must have Internet access to go the site that is associated with the link.
See Other links for more information.
Supported operating systems
The HP Toolbox is supported for the following operating systems:
●Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows Me, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
●Macintosh OS 10.2 or later
Supported browsers
To use the HP Toolbox, you must have one of the following browsers:
●Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 or later (Internet Explorer 5.2 or later for Macintosh)
●Netscape Navigator 7.0 or later (Netscape Navigator 7.0 or later for Macintosh)
●Opera Software ASA Opera 7.0 for Windows
●Safari 1.0 software for Macintos h
All HP Toolbox pages can be printed from the browser.
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