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1Product basics
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Conventions used in this guide
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Product comparison
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Product features
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Product walkaround
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Conventions used in this guide
Throughout this guide, several tips, notes, cautions, and warnings alert you about important information.
TIP:Tips provide helpful hints or shortcuts.
NOTE:Notes provide important information to explain a concept or to complete a task.
CAUTION:Cautions indicate procedures that you should follow to avoid losing data or damaging the
product.
WARNING!Warnings alert you to specific procedures that you should follow to avoid personal injury,
catastrophic loss of data, or extensive damage to the product.
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Product comparison
ModelFeatures
HP Color LaserJet CP3525
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100-sheet multipurpose input tray (Tray 1)
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250-sheet input tray (Tray 2)
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250-sheet, face-down output bin
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Hi-speed USB 2.0 port
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256 megabytes (MB) of random access memory (RAM)
HP Color LaserJet CP3525n
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100-sheet multipurpose input tray (Tray 1)
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250-sheet input tray (Tray 2)
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250-sheet, face-down output bin
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Hi-speed USB 2.0 port
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HP Jetdirect embedded print server for connecting to a 10/100Base-TX network
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256 megabytes (MB) of random access memory (RAM)
HP Color LaserJet CP3525dn
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100-sheet multipurpose input tray (Tray 1)
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250-sheet input tray (Tray 2)
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250-sheet, face-down output bin
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Hi-speed USB 2.0 port
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HP Jetdirect embedded print server for connecting to a 10/100Base-TX network
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384 megabytes (MB) of random access memory (RAM)
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Automatic two-sided printing
HP Color LaserJet CP3525x
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100-sheet multipurpose input tray (Tray 1)
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250-sheet input tray (Tray 2)
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250-sheet, face-down output bin
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500-sheet paper and heavy media tray (Tray 3), including HP postcard media insert
for 101.6 x 152.4 mm (4 x 6 in) paper
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Hi-speed USB 2.0 port
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HP Jetdirect embedded print server for connecting to a 10/100Base-TX network
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512 megabytes (MB) of random access memory (RAM)
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Automatic two-sided printing
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Product features
Speed and throughput
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Print up to 30 pages per minute (ppm) on letter-size paper and 30 ppm on A4-size
paper.
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As quick as 12 seconds to print the first page
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Recommended maximum monthly print volume of 5,000 pages
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A 515 megahertz (MHz) microprocessor
Resolution
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600 dots per inch (dpi) with Image Resolution Enhancement technology 3600 for
optimum overall imaging
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1200 x 600 dpi for detailed line work and small text
Memory
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HP Color LaserJet CP3525: 256 MB of random-access memory (RAM), expandable
to 1 gigabyte (GB) by adding into the open DIMM slot 200-pin small outline dual
inline memory modules (DDR2 SODIMM) that support 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB,
or 1 GB of RAM.
NOTE:If you install a 1 GB DIMM in the open slot, the total amount of memory
available is 1 GB.
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HP Color LaserJet CP3525n: 256 MB of random-access memory (RAM),
expandable to 1 gigabyte (GB) by adding into the open DIMM slot 200-pin small
outline dual inline memory modules (DDR2 SODIMM) that support 128 MB, 256 MB,
512 MB, or 1 GB of RAM.
NOTE:If you install a 1 GB DIMM in the open slot, the total amount of memory
available is 1 GB.
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HP Color LaserJet CP3525dn: 384 MB of random-access memory (RAM),
expandable to 1 gigabyte (GB) by replacing the original DIMM with 200-pin small
outline dual inline memory modules (DDR2 SODIMM) that support 128 MB, 256 MB,
512 MB, or 1 GB of RAM.
NOTE:If you install a 1 GB DIMM, the total amount of memory available is 1 GB.
For the HP Color LaserJet CP3525dn model, you must replace the original 128 MB
DIMM with a 1 GB DIMM to increase memory to 1 GB.
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HP Color LaserJet CP3525x: 512 MB of random-access memory (RAM),
expandable to 1 gigabyte (GB) by replacing the original DIMM with 200-pin small
outline dual inline memory modules (DDR2 SODIMM) that support 128 MB, 256 MB,
512 MB, or 1 GB of RAM.
NOTE:If you install a 1 GB DIMM, the total amount of memory available is 1 GB.
For the HP Color LaserJet CP3525x model, you must replace one of the original
256 MB DIMMs with a 1 GB DIMM to increase memory to 1 GB.
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Memory Enhancement technology (MEt) automatically compresses data to use
RAM more efficiently.
User interface
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Four-line color graphical display on the control panel
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An embedded Web server to gain access to support and order supplies (for
network-connected products)
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HP Easy Printer Care software (a Web-based status and troubleshooting tool)
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Internet-enabled supply-ordering capabilities through HP Easy Printer Care
software and embedded Web server
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Paper-handling
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Tray 1 (multipurpose tray): A multipurpose tray for paper, transparencies, labels,
envelopes, and other paper types. The tray holds up to 100 sheets of paper, 50
transparencies, or 10 envelopes
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Tray 2: 250-sheet tray.
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Optional Tray 3: 500-sheet paper and heavy media tray, and an optional
HP Postcard media insert. (Both are included with the HP Color LaserJet CP3525x
printer.) Holds standard and custom-size paper. This tray automatically detects
common paper sizes.
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Two-sided printing: The HP Color LaserJet CP3525dn printer and HP Color
LaserJet CP3525x printer support automatic two-sided printing. The other models
support manual two-sided printing.
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Standard output bin: The standard output bin is located on the top of the product.
This bin can hold up to 250 sheets of paper. The product has a sensor that indicates
when the bin is full.
For information about supported paper sizes, see
Supported paper and print media sizes
on page 77.
For information about supported paper types, see
Supported paper and print media types
on page 80.
Languages and fonts
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HP Printer Control Language PCL 5, PCL 6, and HP postscript level 3 emulation
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Direct PDF
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80 scalable TrueType PS typefaces
Print cartridges
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For information regarding print cartridges, see
www.hp.com/go/
learnaboutsupplies.
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Authentic HP print cartridge detection
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Automatic toner strip remover
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This product uses the following consumable supplies:
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Standard black print cartridge: CE250A
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High-capacity black print cartridge: CE250X
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Cyan print cartridge: CE251A
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Yellow print cartridge: CE252A
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Magenta print cartridge: CE253A
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Toner collection unit: CE254A
Supported operating systems
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Microsoft
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Windows
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2000, Windows
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XP, Windows Vista™, Windows
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Server
2003, and Windows
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Server 2008
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Macintosh OS X V10.3.9, V10.4, V10.5, and later
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Novell NetWare
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Unix
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Linux
Connectivity
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USB 2.0 connection
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Host USB 2.0-like port for third-party connection
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Local area network (LAN) connector (RJ-45) for the embedded HP Jetdirect print
server (not included with the HP Color LaserJet CP3525 printer)
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One enhanced input/output (EIO) slot
Environment
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Sleep setting saves energy
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High content of recyclable components and materials
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Instant-on fuser saves energy
Security
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Secure Disk Erase
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Security lock (optional)
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Job retention
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User PIN authentication for stored jobs
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IPsec security
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HP encrypted High Performance EIO hard drive (optional)
Self-help
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Show-me-how pages that you can print from the control panel
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Job aids for specific tasks available from
www.hp.com/support/cljcp3525.
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Animations and help on the control panel
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Animations on the CD
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Product walkaround
Front view
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1Output-bin extension
2Standard output bin
3Duplex switchback guide (HP Color LaserJet CP3525dn printer and HP Color LaserJet CP3525x printer only)
4Control panel
5Right door (access for clearing jams)
6Tray 1 (pull the handle to open the tray)
7Power button (illuminates when turned on)
8Lower-right door (access for clearing jams)
9Tray 2
10Optional Tray 3 (included with the HP Color LaserJet CP3525x printer)
11Front door (access to print cartridges and toner collection unit)
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Back view
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1Slot for a cable-type security lock
2Interface ports
3Power connection
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Interface ports
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2
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1EIO interface expansion slot
2RJ-45 network port (not activated with the HP Color LaserJet CP3525 printer)
3Hi-speed USB 2.0 printing port
Serial number and model number location
The model number and serial number are listed on an identification label located on the back of the
product. The serial number contains information about the country/region of origin, the product version,
production code, and the production number of the product.
Model nameModel number
HP Color LaserJet CP3525CC468A
HP Color LaserJet CP3525nCC469A
HP Color LaserJet CP3525dnCC470A
HP Color LaserJet CP3525xCC471A
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2Control panel
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Use the control panel
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Control panel menus
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Menu hierarchy
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Show Me How menu
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Retrieve job menu
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Information menu
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Paper handling menu
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Configure device menu
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Diagnostics menu
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Service menu
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Use the control panel
The control panel has a color, graphical and text display that provides access to all product functions.
Use the buttons to control jobs and the product status. The lights indicate overall product status.
Control-panel layout
The control panel includes a color, graphical and text display, job-control buttons, and three light-emitting
diode (LED) status lights.
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1Control panel displayShows status information, menus, help information, and error messages.
2Up arrow button Navigates menus and text, and increases the values of numerical items in
the display.
3OK buttonMakes selections, resumes printing after continuable errors, and overrides
a non-HP print cartridge.
4Ready lightThe Ready light indicates that the product is ready to begin processing any
job.
5Data lightThe Data light indicates that the product is receiving data.
6Attention lightThe Attention light indicates that the product has a condition that requires
intervention. Examples include an empty paper tray or an error message
on the display.
7Down arrow button Navigates menus and text, and decreases the values of numerical items in
the display.
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Menu button
Opens and closes menus.
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Back arrow button
Navigates backward in nested menus.
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Stop button
Halts the current job, presents a choice to resume or cancel the current job,
clears paper from the product, and clears any continuable errors that are
associated with the halted job. If the product is not printing a job, pressing
Stop pauses the product.
11Help button Provides detailed information, including animations, about product
messages or menus.
Interpreting control panel indicator lights
IndicatorOnOffFlashing
Ready
(green)
Product is online (able to
accept and process data).
Product is offline or is turned
off.
Product is attempting to stop
printing and go offline.
Data
(green)
Processed data is present in
the product, but more data is
needed to complete the job.
Product is not processing or
receiving data.
Product is processing and
receiving data.
Attention
(amber)
A critical error has occurred.
Product requires attention.
No conditions exist that
require attention.
An error has occurred.
Product requires attention.
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Control panel menus
You can perform most routine printing tasks from the computer through the printer driver or software
application. This is the most convenient way to control the product, and will override the product control-
panel settings. See the help files associated with the software, or for more information on accessing the
printer driver, see
Software for Windows on page 45 or Use the product with Macintosh
on page 57.
You can also control the product by changing settings in the product’s control panel. Use the control
panel to access features not supported by the printer driver or software application, and to configure
trays for paper size and type.
Use the menus
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Enter and exit the menus by pressing the Menu button
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Select a menu item by using the OK button as well as select numerical values when configuring
the product.
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Use the up or down arrows
to navigate through the menus. In addition to menu navigation, the
up and down arrows can increase and decrease numerical value selections. Hold down the up or
down arrows to scroll faster.
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The back button
allows you to move back in menu selections.
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If no key is pressed for 60 seconds, the product exits the menus.
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Menu hierarchy
The following top-level menus are available:
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SHOW ME HOW. See
Show Me How menu on page 16 for more information.
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RETRIEVE JOB. See
Retrieve job menu on page 17 for more information.
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INFORMATION. See
Information menu on page 19 for more information.
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PAPER HANDLING. See
Paper handling menu on page 20 for more information.
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CONFIGURE DEVICE. See
Configure device menu on page 21 for more information.
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DIAGNOSTICS. See
Diagnostics menu on page 42 for more information.
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SERVICE. See
Service menu on page 44 for more information.
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Show Me How menu
The SHOW ME HOW menu prints pages that provide more information about the product.
To display: Press the Menu button
, and then select the SHOW ME HOW menu.
ItemExplanation
CLEAR JAMSProvides instructions for clearing jams on the product.
LOAD TRAYSProvides instructions for loading and configuring trays.
LOAD SPECIAL MEDIAProvides instructions for loading special print media such as envelopes,
transparencies, and labels.
PRINT BOTH SIDESProvides instructions for printing on both sides of the paper (duplex printing).
SUPPORTED PAPERProvides a list of the supported paper and print media.
PRINT HELP GUIDEPrints a page that shows links to additional help on the Web.
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Retrieve job menu
The RETRIEVE JOB menu allows you to view listings of all stored jobs.
To display: Press the Menu button
, and then select the RETRIEVE JOB menu.
NOTE:Values that have an asterisk (*) are the factory-default values. Some menu items have no
default.
ItemSub-itemOptionsDescription
<USER NAME>Each user who has stored jobs is
listed by name. Select the
appropriate user name to see a list of
stored jobs.
ALL JOBS (NO PIN)PRINT
PRINT AND DELETE
DELETE
This message is displayed if a user
has two or more stored jobs that do
not require a PIN.
Either the PRINT option or the PRINT
AND DELETE option displays,
depending on the type of jobs listed.
Use the COPIES option to specify he
number of copies of the job to be
printed.
ALL JOBS (WITH
PIN)
PRINT
PRINT AND DELETE
DELETE
This message is displayed if a user
has two or more stored jobs that
require a PIN.
Either the PRINT option or the PRINT
AND DELETE option displays,
depending on the type of jobs listed.
Use the COPIES option to specify he
number of copies of the job to be
printed.
<JOB NAME X>PRINT
PRINT AND DELETE
DELETE
Each job is listed by name.
Either the PRINT option or the PRINT
AND DELETE option displays,
depending on the type of jobs listed.
Use the COPIES option to specify the
number of copies of the job to be
printed.
COPIESSpecifies the number of copies of the
job to be printed. The default is 1.
If you select the JOB option, the
number of copies specified in the
driver are printed.
If you select the CUSTOM menu,
another setting displays where you
can specify the number of copies of
the job to be printed. The number of
copies that were specified in the
driver are multiplied by the number of
copies specified on the control panel.
For example, if you specified two
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ItemSub-itemOptionsDescription
copies in the driver and specify two
copies on the control panel, a total of
four copies of the job are printed.
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