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Edition 1: 11/2003
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CAUTIONDo not apply weight or pressure to the touch screen glass, or it may be damaged.
The touch screen is an LCD that displays interactive screens with touch keys for making job
selections. Selections are highlighted when they are touched. The touch screen is not active until
the MFP is completely warmed up.
Use the initial screen to access the FINISHER, DUPLEX, CONTRAST, SCALE, PAPER, and ADVANCED options.
Under FINISHER, choose OPTIONS, which leads to selections about EXIT BIN, BINDING,
STAPLE, OUTPUT, and STORE FOR HDD. You may also choose STAPLE and SORT. STAPLE turns
the stapling function on and off. SORT turns the sort function on and off.
Under DUPLEX, choose duplexing options for 1- or 2-sided originals and printing.
Under CONTRAST, choose RESET or AUTO. These settings allow you to make the contrast of the
copy lighter or darker.
Under SCALE, choose AUTO, ZOOM, or PRESETS. This allows you to reduce or enlarge a
document. You may choose a preset ratio using PRESETS, or manually adjust the ratio using
ZOOM. AUTO returns the ratio to 1:1.
Under PAPER, choose the tray from which to copy. The size of the paper is displayed.
Corresponding icons show how much paper is left in each tray.
Under ADVANCED, choose ORIGINALS, OUTPUT, ROTATION OFF, or STORE. ORIGINALS allows
you to tell the MFP what kind of original you are copying (for example, a mixed-size original or an
original on tab paper). OUTPUT allows you to select options for your copy, such as cover insertion,
transparency interleave, repeat an image, or add a stamp/overlay. ROTATION OFF , when selected
and highlighted, deactivates the automatic mode that enables an original image to rotate 90
degrees to fit the orientation of the copy page with no loss of data. For example, when ROTATION OFF is selected, a landscape-oriented image will not rotate before printing on a portrait-oriented
copy sheet. If you would like to print a landscape document on portrait paper (or alternately, a
portrait document on landscape) by first rotating the image, the automatic mode should be
activated (ROTATION OFF not highlighted).STORE allows you to scan a document and save it in
the MFP to print later.
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Turning the MFP on and off
To turn on the MFP, press the primary power switch (2), and then press the secondary power
switch (1).
CAUTIONAlways turn off the MFP by pressing the secondary power switch (1), and then pressing the primary
power switch (2).
1Secondary power switch
2Primary power switch
Help mode
Most functions provide a help option. To display the help, press Help on the control panel.
Use the Help option to access information about the current screen mode and to learn about
making jobs.
When the Help option is selected, the screen displays a list of all MFP functions. When a
function is touched, the help screen displays information specific to that function. To use the help,
perform the following procedure:
1Press Help.
2Touch STAPLE SUPPLY, PUNCH, ADF, TONER SUPPLY, PAPER SUPPLY, Help MENU, or FOR
ASSISTANCE to display specific help information. Select the topic you want.
3For help on operations, touch Help MENU in the center of the screen.
4Touch Exit to return to the screen displayed before pressing the Help option.
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Copying
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Using the scanning glass
Use the scanning glass when originals are not suitable for use with the automatic document feeder
(for example, when the size is incompatible, or when originals are folded, stapled, torn, or in poor
condition).
Use the scanning glass up to the following sizes:
●280 by 432 mm (11 by 17 inches) sheet or book
●6.8 kg (15 lb) book weight
●30 mm (1.2 inches) thickness
To use the scanning glass
1Place the original document face-down on the scanning glass, in the rear-left corner.
2Close the document cover to prevent the original document from shifting on the scanning
glass.
3Select any options, and press Start.
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Using the ADF
The Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) automatically feeds up to 100 originals that are placed
face-up in the tray. The ADF should be used only for unstapled, unfolded, smooth, flat original
documents. See Paper Sizes
for dimensions of various paper sizes. The following sizes can be
used in the ADF:
•A3•B4•5.5x8.5R+
•A4•B5•Letter
•A4R•B5R•LetterR
• A5• B6R• Legal
•A5R•5.5x8.5•Tabloid/Ledger
Do not use the ADF for the following original documents:
●curled, creased, or folded
●paste-ups or cut-outs
●books
●glossy paper, overhead transparencies, pre printed forms, or cellophane
●folded, punched, or stapled originals
●very thin or very thick originals (thin paper is 49 to 57 g/m
to 200 g/m
2
(25 to 110 lb bond)).
2
(13 to 15 lb bond), thick paper is 90
To use the ADF
The MFP determines the correct paper size to use according to the paper guide adjustments on
the ADF.
1Place the original document face-up in the ADF tray. Make sure the ADF is completely closed.
2Adjust the paper guides to the size of the document being fed through the ADF.
3Use the numeric keypad to enter the number of copies that you want.
4Press Start.
To use the ADF with mixed originals
Original documents that contain a variety of paper sizes can be copied from the ADF in one of two
Auto modes. In the Auto mode under PAPER, copies will output on mixed paper sizes to match the
originals. In the Auto mode under SCALE, copies will output on one common paper size that you
select. An appropriate magnification ratio is selected automatically.
1Place the original document, face-up and in order, in the ADF tray, aligned with the left-rear of
the tray. Anything larger than A4 paper (210 by 297mm (8.3 by 11.7 inches)) should be fed
short edge first.
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2Adjust the paper guides to the largest original page.
3Press Start.
Choosing a paper size
Orientation
You can use the Auto mode under either SCALE or PAPER to copy original documents on paper
that feeds into the copier differently than the original. For example, if the original document feeds
into the ADF short-edge first, and the only paper loaded is the same size, but oriented long-edge
first, the MFP will automatically rotate the image so that the copy comes out correctly.
Auto mode under SCALE will rotate the image, and reduce or enlarge the original image to fit the
selected paper.
Auto mode under PAPER will only rotate the image, selecting the same size paper as the original.
to turn automatic rotation off
The default setting for automatic rotation is on (ROTATION OFF is highlighted). You can turn
automatic rotation off by touching ROTATION OFF on the touch screen.
To reduce and enlarge
Use the Zoom mode to reduce or enlarge the copied original image in 1 percent increments.
1On the touch screen, touch ZOOM.
2Use the numbers or arrows on the pop-up menu to set the desired ratio.
3Touch OK.
4Place the original document in the ADF or place it on the scanning glass.
5Press Start.
Vertical/horizontal zoom (delete)
Use the Vertical/Horizontal Zoom mode to reduce or enlarge vertical and horizontal dimensions.
1On the touch screen, touch ZOOM.
2Touch Vert. to select a vertical ratio, or touch Horiz. to select a horizontal ratio.
3Use the numbers or arrows on the pop-up menu to set the desired ratio.
4Touch OK.
5Select the desired copy size.
6Place the original document in the ADF tray or place it on the scanning glass.
7Press Start.
Duplexing (2-sided copying)
Use duplexing when you want to make a 2-sided copy from a multiple-page original document that
is printed on one side, or an original document that is printed on both sides.
To duplex
1If the original document is printed on one side, and you would like to duplex, touch 12.
If the original document is printed on two sides, and you would like to duplex, touch 22.
2Place the original document in the ADF tray or place it on the scanning glass.
3Press Start.
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Using the optional finisher features
To staple
The stapling feature allows you to make stapled copies. You may choose a single-corner staple or
two staples along one edge. For specific paper sizes, see Finishing feature paper sizes
1Touch OPTIONS.
2Under the STAPLE menu, select the appropriate staple position and binding mode (if
necessary).
3Touch OK.
4Touch ORIGINALS.
5Select the appropriate original orientation, and then touch OK.
6Select any additional copying features, including the number of copies.
7Place the original document in the ADF tray.
8Press Start.
To punch holes
For specific paper sizes, see Finishing feature paper sizes.
NoteDo not punch holes in special paper (for example, labels, tabbed sheets, or transparent films).
.
1Touch OPTIONS.
2Touch PUNCH.
3Select the appropriate punch position.
4Touch OK.
5Touch ORIGINALS.
6Select the appropriate original orientation, and then touch OK.
7Select any additional copying features, including the number of copies.
8Place the original document in the ADF tray.
9Press Start.
To fold in the center
You can fold up to three sheets without using the stapling function. For specific paper sizes, see
Finishing feature paper sizes
1Close the document cover securely, and then press Reset to clear previous settings.
2Touch OPTIONS.
3Touch FOLDING.
4Touch OK.
5Select any additional copying features, including the number of copies.
.
6Place the original document in the ADF tray.
7Press Start.
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To make a triple fold
This finisher option, which is useful for brochures and letters, takes A4- or letter-size paper and
folds it three times. For specific paper sizes, see Finishing feature paper sizes
1Touch OPTIONS.
2Touch TRI-FOLD.
3Touch OK.
4Select any additional copying features, including the number of copies.
5Place the original document in the ADF tray.
6Press Start.
.
To insert covers
For specific paper sizes that the optional post insertion kit uses, see Finishing feature paper sizes.
1Close the document cover securely, and then press Reset to clear previous settings.
2Touch OPTIONS.
3Touch COVER SHEET.
4Select the appropriate front and back cover option. Select the tray that you would like to use
for each cover.
5Touch OK twice.
6Select any additional copying features, including the number of copies.
7Load the covers into the post insertion trays.
8Place the original document in the ADF tray.
9Press Start.
To create booklets
1Close the document cover securely, and then press Reset to clear previous settings.
2Touch OPTIONS.
3Touch Stapling & Folding.
4Touch OK.
5If a cover will be inserted, touch COVER SHEET, and then touch Booklet. Select the
appropriate options.
6Select any additional copying features, including the number of copies.
7Place the original document in the ADF tray.
8Press Start.
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Finishing feature paper sizes
The following table shows the standard paper sizes that can be used for stapling, hole punching,
center folding, tri-folding, and inserting covers.
SizeStaplingHole
punching
A3
A4
A4R
A5
B4
B5
B5R
5.5x8.5
5.5x8.5R+
Folio (F4)R
Letter
Center
folding
Tri-foldingInserting covers
Upper trayLower tray
LetterR
Legal
Tabloid/Ledger
NoteSome wide paper sizes are supported. For more information, see the System Administrator’ s Gu ide.
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Printing
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Accessing the print screen
You can use the MFP to store jobs sent from your computer. To access these jobs later, perform
the following procedure:
1Press Mode selection key twice.
2To print the job, select the name of the stored job.
3Press Start.
To access the configuration page
To access the configuration page, perform the following procedure:
Tray 1 can accommodate up to 100 sheets of 75 g/m2 (20 lb) paper. Any size between 100 by 148
mm (5.5 by 8.26 inches) and 314 by 459 mm (12.36 by 18.07 inches) can be used. For specific
paper sizes, see Supported paper sizes for trays
To load paper
NoteLoad overhead transparencies one at a time.
1Open Tray 1. Tray 1 is located on the right side of the MFP.
2Open the tray extender.
.
3Place the paper in the tray, and adjust the paper guides to the appropriate size.
To load tabs
The top sheet is designated face-down as the first tab of the finished set. Subsequent offset tab
sheets follow in sequence.
1Open Tray 1, and open the tray extender.
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2Load offset tabbed sheets so that the tab extensions are on the right, at the rear of the tray.
The tab extension width should be 12.5 mm (0.5 inches) or less.
Trays 2 and 3
Trays 2 and 3 can accommodate up to 500 sheets of 75 g/m2 (20 lb) paper. Any size between 210
by 140 mm (8.26 by 5.51 inches) and 314 by 459 mm (12.36 by 18.07 inches) can be used. For
specific paper sizes, see Supported paper sizes for trays
To load paper
NoteWhen the paper type is displayed on the tray indicator of the touch screen, load the specified paper.
1Pull out Tray 2 or 3, and open the paper feed roller.
.
2Place paper in the tray and, if necessary, adjust the side guide to fit paper.
NoteDo not stack paper above the thick red line.
3Move the green lever of the rear paper guide to the edge of the paper.
4Close the paper feed roller.
5Close the tray.
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To load tabs
The top sheet is designated face-down as the first tab of the finished set. Subsequent offset tab
sheets follow in sequence.
1Load offset tabbed sheets so that the tab extensions are on the left, at the rear of the tray. The
tab extension width should be 12.5 mm (0.5 inches) or less.
2Specify the paper type as TAB in the Key Operator Mode.
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Tray 4
Tray 4 can accommodate up to 1,500 sheets of 75 g/m2 (20 lb) paper. Any size between 210 by
140 mm (8.26 by 5.51 inches) and 314 by 459 mm (12.36 by 18.07 inches) can be used. For
specific paper sizes, see Supported paper sizes for trays
To load paper
NoteWhen the paper type is displayed on the tray key of the touch screen, load the specified paper.
1Pull out Tray 4, and open the paper feed roller.
2Place paper in the tray.
.
NoteDo not stack paper above the thick, red line.
3Move the green lever of the rear paper guide to the edge of the paper.
NoteDo not move the front and rear paper guides without using the green lever.
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4Close the paper feed roller and, if necessary, adjust the side guide to fit paper.
5Close the tray.
To load tabs
See To load tabs under the Trays 2 and 3 section.
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Optional tray 5
Tray 5 can accommodate up to 4,000 sheets of 75 g/m2 (20 lb) paper. The following two versions
of Tray 5 are available with this MFP:
●hp 4000 sheet high capacity input (A4/Letter): This optional tray is configured for A4 or Letter
during installation.
●hp 4000 sheet high capacity input (A3/Ledger): This optional tray is configured for A3 or
Ledger during installation.
NoteThe A4/Letter version is configured for either A4 or Letter during installation, while the A3/Ledger
version is configured for A3 or Ledger during installation. To configure Tray 5 for other paper sizes,
contact your service provider.
For specific paper sizes, see Supported paper sizes for trays
.
To load paper
NoteWhen the paper type is displayed on the tray key of the touch screen, load the specified paper.
1Open the Tray 5 top door.
2Press the paper loading button to lower the bottom plate.
NoteDo not stack paper above the red line.
3Place paper in the tray.
4Close the top door.
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To load tabs
The top sheet is designated face-down as the first tab of the finished set. Subsequent offset tab
sheets follow in sequence.
1Load offset tabbed sheets so that the tab extensions are on the right, at the rear of the tray.
The tab extension width should be 12.5 mm (0.5 inches) or less.
2Specify the paper type as TAB in the Key Operator Mode.
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Supported paper sizes for trays
The following table shows the standard paper sizes for each of the trays.
SizeTray 1Tray 2Tray 3Tray 4Tray 5
A4/LetterA3/Ledger
A3
A4
A4R
A5
B4
B5
B5R
5.5x8.5
Folio (F4)
Letter
LetterR
Legal
Tabloid/ledger
3
23
3
3
2
1111
3
23
11113
3
3
1
Requires “special size setting” in Key Operator Mode. See the System Administrator’s Guide.
2
Tray 5 is configured for A4 or Letter during installation. Other paper sizes require changes to the
tray. Contact your service provider.
3
Tray 5 is configured for A3 or Ledger during installation. Other paper sizes require changes to the
tray. Contact your service provider.
NoteSome wide paper sizes are supported. For more information, see the System Administrator’ s Gu ide.
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Adding toner
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Adding toner
Toner can be replaced while the MFP is operating.
WARNING!If you get toner on your skin or clothing, wash with cold water. Hot water sets toner.
1Open the toner supply door.
2Pull the toner bottle supply unit toward you.
3Remove the empty toner bottle.
4Hold the new toner bottle vertically, and shake the bottle slightly up and down.
5Remove the toner cap.
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6Place the bottle horizontally, and align the position of the rings on the toner bottle with the
grooves on the toner supply unit.
7Push in the toner supply unit, and close the tone r sup pl y door.
8Recycle or dispose of empty toner bottle in accordance with local requirements.
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Emptying the punch waste box
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Emptying the punch waste box
If an optional punch kit is installed, a message appears on the touch screen indicating when it is
time to empty the punch waste box.
1Open the finisher door, and take out the punch waste box.
2Empty the punch waste box.
3Return the punch waste box to its original position, and then close the finisher door.
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Clearing paper jams
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Clearing paper jams
WARNING!Observe the following information to protect yourself from possible injury:
●The right, rear area of the ADU (Automatic Duplexing Unit) generates high voltage. Do not
touch this area while power is applied to the MFP.
●The fuser is very hot. Do not touch the fuser when withdrawing the ADU or removing paper
jams.
●The ADU is heavy. Use care and draw it out gently.
●Do not put your hand between the MFP chassis and the ADU.
●Do not put your hand inside the booklet tray on the optional finisher when removing booklets;
there is a roller drive unit that can injure you.
CAUTIONWhen clearing a paper jam, make sure that you remove all pieces of jammed paper from the MFP . A void
touching the drum or scratching it in any way . K eep all metal and magnetic objects such as watches and
jewelry away from the drum area.
When a paper misfeed occurs, the MFP stops copying or printing, and a jam code displays on the
screen to indicate a paper jam. A flashing code indicates the area that should be cleared first. To
view help screen instructions, touch the illustration explanation when the flashing mishandled
paper code displays. Remove the paper from each flashing location until all locations are cleared.
The following illustration is an example of how a paper jam display appears on the screen.
The following table shows the various codes for the MFP locations where paper jams occur.
Paper jam codes
CodeLocationCodeLocationCodeLocation
1Tray 28Between Tray 5 and MFP14ADF
2Tray 39Upper-right corner15ADF
3Tray 410Upper center16Upper finisher
5Tray 511Upper-left corner17Post insertion
6 Tray 112Middle center18 Booklet tray
7Right door of MFP13ADU or middle center
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Paper Sizes
The following table provides dimensions for commonly used paper sizes.
SizeEnglish
(inches)
A311.69 by 16.54297 by 420
A48.27 by 11.70210 by 297
A4R 11.70 by 8.27297 by 210
A55.83 by 8.27148 by 210
A5R 8.27 by 5.83210 by 148
B410.12 by 14.33257 by 364
B4R 14.33 by 10.12364 by 257
B57.17 by 10.12182 by 257
B5R10.12 by 7.17257 by 182
B6R5.02 by 7.17128 by 182
5.5x8.55.5 by 8.5140 by 216
5.5x8.5R+ 8.5 by 5.5216 by 140
Metric
(millimeters)
Letter8.5 by 11.0215.9 by 279.4
LetterR 11.0 by 8.5279.4 by 215.9
Legal8.5 by 14215.9 by 355.6
Tabloid/Ledger11.0 by 17.0279.4 by 431.8
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Warranty and regulatory
B
information
Hewlett-Packard limited warranty statement
1HP offers the customer no product warranty on this MFP; however, for information on a
Service Maintenance Contract on your product, please contact your authorized HP Reseller.
The Supplies warranty is set forth below.
2HP products may contain remanufactured parts equivalent to new in performance or may have
been subject to incidental use.
3TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY LOCAL LAW, THE ABOVE WARRANTIES (IF ANY) ARE
EXCLUSIVE AND NO OTHER WARRANTY OR CONDITION, WHETHER WRITTEN OR
ORAL, IS EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AND HP SPECIFICALLY D ISCLAIMS ANY IM PLIED
WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY, SATISFACTORY QUALITY, AND
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Some countries/regions, states, or provinces do
not allow limitations on the duration of an implied warranty , so the above limitation or exclusion
might not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you might also have
other rights that vary from country/region to country/region, state to state, or province to
province.
4TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY LOCAL LAW, THE REMEDIES IN THIS WARRANTY
STATEMENT ARE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES. EXCEPT AS INDICATED
ABOVE , IN NO EVEN T WILL HP OR ITS SUPPL IERS B E LIAB LE FOR LOSS OF D ATA FOR
FOR DIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL (INCLUDING LOST PROFIT OR
DATA), OR OTHER DAMAGE, WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT, TORT, OR OTHERWISE.
Some countries/regions, states, or provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to
you.
5THE WARRANTY TERMS CONTAINED IN THIS STATEMENT, EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT
LAWFULLY PERMITTED, DO NOT EXCLUDE, RESTRICT, OR MODIFY AND ARE IN
ADDITION TO THE MANDATORY STATUTORY RIGHTS APPLICABLE TO THE SALE OF
THIS PRODUCT TO YOU.