HP LASERJETENTERPRISE M506DN User Manual

User Guide

LaserJet Enterprise M506

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M506xM506dnM506n

HP LaserJet Enterprise M506

User Guide

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Table of contents

1 Printer overview ........................................................................................................................................... 1

Printer views .......................................................................................................................................................... 2

Printer front view ................................................................................................................................ 2

Printer back view ................................................................................................................................. 3

Interface ports ..................................................................................................................................... 4

Control-panel view (4-line control panel, n and dn models only) ..................................................... 5

Control-panel view (touchscreen control panel, x model only) ......................................................... 6

Printer specifications ............................................................................................................................................. 8

Technical specifications ...................................................................................................................... 8

Supported operating systems ............................................................................................................ 9

Mobile printing solutions .................................................................................................................. 11

Printer dimensions ............................................................................................................................ 12

Power consumption, electrical specifications, and acoustic emissions .......................................... 15

Operating-environment range .......................................................................................................... 15

Printer hardware setup and software installation ............................................................................................. 16

2 Paper trays ................................................................................................................................................. 17

Load paper to Tray 1 (multipurpose tray) ........................................................................................................... 18

Introduction ....................................................................................................................................... 18

Tray 1 paper orientation ................................................................................................................... 19

Use alternative letterhead mode ...................................................................................................... 19

Enable Alternative Letterhead Mode by using the printer control-panel menus ......... 19

Load paper to Trays 2, 3, 4, and 5 ....................................................................................................................... 20

Introduction ....................................................................................................................................... 20

Tray 2 and the 550-sheet trays paper orientation ........................................................................... 22

Use alternative letterhead mode ...................................................................................................... 22

Enable Alternative Letterhead Mode by using the printer control-panel menus ......... 22

Load and print envelopes .................................................................................................................................... 24

Introduction ....................................................................................................................................... 24

Print envelopes ................................................................................................................................. 24

Envelope orientation ......................................................................................................................... 24

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3 Supplies, accessories, and parts ................................................................................................................... 25

Order supplies, accessories, and parts ............................................................................................................... 26

Ordering ............................................................................................................................................. 26

Supplies and accessories .................................................................................................................. 26

Customer self-repair parts ............................................................................................................... 27

Replace the toner cartridge ................................................................................................................................. 28

Introduction ....................................................................................................................................... 28

Toner-cartridge information ............................................................................................................. 28

Remove and replace the cartridge .................................................................................................... 29

4 Print ........................................................................................................................................................... 33

Print tasks (Windows) .......................................................................................................................................... 34

How to print (Windows) ..................................................................................................................... 34

Automatically print on both sides (Windows) .................................................................................. 36

Manually print on both sides (Windows) .......................................................................................... 36

Print multiple pages per sheet (Windows) ....................................................................................... 37

Select the paper type (Windows) ...................................................................................................... 37

Additional print tasks ........................................................................................................................ 38

Print tasks (OS X) ................................................................................................................................................. 39

How to print (OS X) ............................................................................................................................ 39

Automatically print on both sides (OS X) .......................................................................................... 39

Manually print on both sides (OS X) .................................................................................................. 39

Print multiple pages per sheet (OS X) ............................................................................................... 40

Select the paper type (OS X) ............................................................................................................. 40

Additional print tasks ........................................................................................................................ 40

Store print jobs on the printer to print later or print privately ........................................................................... 42

Introduction ....................................................................................................................................... 42

Create a stored job (Windows) .......................................................................................................... 42

Create a stored job (OS X) ................................................................................................................. 44

Print a stored job ............................................................................................................................... 44

Delete a stored job ............................................................................................................................ 45

Mobile printing ..................................................................................................................................................... 46

Introduction ....................................................................................................................................... 46

HP ePrint via email ............................................................................................................................ 46

HP ePrint software ............................................................................................................................ 47

AirPrint ............................................................................................................................................... 48

Android embedded printing .............................................................................................................. 48

Wi-Fi Direct and NFC Printing ............................................................................................................ 48

Print from the USB port ....................................................................................................................................... 50

Introduction ....................................................................................................................................... 50

Enable the USB port for printing ....................................................................................................... 50

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Print USB documents ........................................................................................................................ 51

5 Manage the printer ...................................................................................................................................... 53

Advanced configuration with HP Embedded Web Server (EWS) ........................................................................ 54

Introduction ....................................................................................................................................... 54

How to access the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS) ........................................................................ 54

HP Embedded Web Server features .................................................................................................. 55

Information tab ............................................................................................................... 56

General tab ...................................................................................................................... 56

Print tab .......................................................................................................................... 57

Troubleshooting tab ....................................................................................................... 57

Security tab ..................................................................................................................... 58

HP Web Services tab ....................................................................................................... 58

Networking tab ............................................................................................................... 59

Other Links list ................................................................................................................ 60

Advanced configuration with HP Utility for OS X ................................................................................................ 61

Open HP Utility .................................................................................................................................. 61

HP Utility features ............................................................................................................................. 61

Configure IP network settings ............................................................................................................................. 63

Printer sharing disclaimer ................................................................................................................. 63

View or change network settings ..................................................................................................... 63

Rename the product on a network ................................................................................................... 63

Manually configure IPv4 TCP/IP parameters from the control panel .............................................. 64

Manually configure IPv6 TCP/IP parameters from the control panel .............................................. 64

Link speed and duplex settings ........................................................................................................ 65

Printer security features ..................................................................................................................................... 67

Introduction ....................................................................................................................................... 67

Security statements .......................................................................................................................... 67

Assign an administrator password ................................................................................................... 67

IP Security .......................................................................................................................................... 68

Lock the formatter ............................................................................................................................ 68

Encryption support: HP High Performance Secure Hard Disks ........................................................ 69

Energy-conservation settings ............................................................................................................................. 70

Introduction ....................................................................................................................................... 70

Print with EconoMode ....................................................................................................................... 70

Set the sleep timer and configure the printer to use 1 watt or less of power ................................. 70

HP Web Jetadmin ................................................................................................................................................. 72

Software and firmware updates ......................................................................................................................... 73

6 Solve problems ........................................................................................................................................... 75

Customer support ................................................................................................................................................ 76

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Control panel help system .................................................................................................................................. 77

Reset factory settings ......................................................................................................................................... 78

Introduction ....................................................................................................................................... 78

Method one: Reset factory settings from the printer control panel ................................................ 78

Method two: Reset factory settings from the HP Embedded Web Server (network-connected

printers only) ..................................................................................................................................... 78

A “Cartridge is low” or “Cartridge is very low” message displays on the printer control panel ........................ 80

Change the “Very Low” settings ....................................................................................................... 80

For products with fax capability ..................................................................................... 80

Order supplies ................................................................................................................................... 81

Printer does not pick up paper or misfeeds ........................................................................................................ 82

Introduction ....................................................................................................................................... 82

The printer does not pick up paper ................................................................................................... 82

The printer picks up multiple sheets of paper .................................................................................. 84

Clear paper jams .................................................................................................................................................. 88

Introduction ....................................................................................................................................... 88

Jam locations .................................................................................................................................... 88

Auto-navigation for clearing jams .................................................................................................... 89

Experiencing frequent or recurring paper jams? .............................................................................. 89

Clear paper jams in Tray 1 ................................................................................................................. 90

Clear paper jams in Tray 2 and the 550-sheet trays ........................................................................ 92

Clear paper jams in the toner-cartridge area ................................................................................... 96

Clear paper jams in the rear door and the fuser area ....................................................................... 98

Clear paper jams in the output bin ................................................................................................. 100

Clear paper jams in the duplexer .................................................................................................... 100

Improve print quality ......................................................................................................................................... 105

Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 105

Print from a different software program ....................................................................................... 105

Check the paper-type setting for the print job ............................................................................... 105

Check the paper type setting (Windows) ..................................................................... 105

Check the paper type setting (OS X) ............................................................................. 105

Check toner-cartridge status .......................................................................................................... 106

Clean the printer ............................................................................................................................. 106

Print a cleaning page .................................................................................................... 106

Visually inspect the toner cartridge ............................................................................................... 107

Check paper and the printing environment .................................................................................... 107

Step one: Use paper that meets HP specifications ...................................................... 107

Step two: Check the environment ................................................................................ 107

Step three: Set the individual tray alignment .............................................................. 108

Check the EconoMode settings ....................................................................................................... 108

Try a different print driver .............................................................................................................. 109

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Solve wired network problems ......................................................................................................................... 110

Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 110

Poor physical connection ................................................................................................................ 110

The computer is using the incorrect IP address for the printer ..................................................... 110

The computer is unable to communicate with the printer ............................................................ 110

The printer is using incorrect link and duplex settings for the network ....................................... 111

New software programs might be causing compatibility problems ............................................. 111

The computer or workstation might be set up incorrectly ............................................................ 111

The printer is disabled, or other network settings are incorrect ................................................... 111

Index ........................................................................................................................................................... 113

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1 Printer overview

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Printer views

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Printer specifications

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Printer hardware setup and software installation

For more information:

The following information is correct at the time of publication. For current information, see www.hp.com/

support/ljM506.

HP's all-inclusive help for the printer includes the following information:

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Install and configure

●

Learn and use

●

Solve problems

●

Download software and firmware updates

●

Join support forums

●

Find warranty and regulatory information

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Printer views

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Printer front view

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Printer back view

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Interface ports

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Control-panel view (4-line control panel, n and dn models only)

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Control-panel view (touchscreen control panel, x model only)

Printer front view

1 Top cover (access to the toner cartridge)

2 Easy-access USB port

Insert a USB flash drive for printing without a computer or to update the printer firmware.

NOTE: An administrator must enable this port before use.

3 Standard output bin

4 On/off button

5 4-line LCD control panel with keypad (n and dn models only)

6 Hardware integration pocket for connecting accessory and third-party devices (dn and x models only)

NOTE: To use the hardware integration pocket (HIP), install the HP internal USB ports accessory (B5L28A). The USB port

inside the HIP is not functional otherwise.

7 Formatter cover

8 Tray 2

9 Model name

10 Tray 1

11 Control panel with color touchscreen display (x models only)

12 1 x 550-sheet paper feeder, Tray 3 (included with the x model, optional for the other models)

NOTE: Each printer model accepts up to three optional 1 x 550-sheet feeders (Trays 3, 4, and 5). Tray 3 is included with

the x model.

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Printer back view

1 Rear door (access for clearing jams)

2 Serial number and product number label

3 Top-cover-release button

4 Dust cover for Tray 2 (flips up when legal-size paper is loaded)

5 Power connection

6 Formatter (contains the interface ports)

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Interface ports

1 Slot for a cable-type security lock

2 Local area network (LAN) Ethernet (RJ-45) network port

3 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 printing port

4 USB port for connecting external USB devices (this port might be covered)

NOTE: For easy-access USB printing, use the USB port near the control panel.

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Control-panel view (4-line control panel, n and dn models only)

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

Use the control panel to obtain printer and job status information and to configure the printer.

1 Control-panel display Shows status information, menus, help information, and error messages

2 Numeric keypad Enter numeric values

3 Clear button Returns values to their defaults and closes the help screen

4 Folder button Provides quick access to the Retrieve Job menu

5 Home button Opens the menus and returns to the Home screen

6 Back button Backs up one level in the menu tree or backs up one numeric entry

7 Down arrow Navigates to the next item in the list, or decreases the value of numeric items

8 Stop button Cancels the current print job and clears the pages from the printer

9 OK button

10 Help button Provides information about the message on the control-panel display

11 Up arrow Navigates to the previous item in the list, or increases the value of numeric items

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Saves the selected value for an item

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Performs the action that is associated with the item that is highlighted on the control-panel display

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Clears an error condition when the condition is clearable

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Control-panel view (touchscreen control panel, x model only)

2 3 4 5 6 7 8

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NOTE: Tilt the control panel for easier viewing.

The Home screen provides access to the printer features and indicates the current status of the printer.

Return to the Home screen at any time by touching the Home button. Touch the Home button on the lower edge of the printer control panel, or touch the Home button in the upper-left corner of most screens.

NOTE: The features that appear on the Home screen can vary, depending on the printer configuration.

1 Printer status The status line provides information about the overall printer status.

2 HP logo or Home button

3 Stop button Touch the Stop button to pause the current job. The Job Status screen opens and provides options

4 Sign In or Sign Out

button

5 Language Selection

button

6 Sleep button Touch the Sleep button to put the printer into Sleep mode.

7 Network button Touch the Network button to find information about the network connection.

8 Help button Touch the Help button to open the embedded help system.

9 Scroll bar Use the scroll bar to see the complete list of available features.

On any screen other than the Home screen, the HP logo changes to a Home button. Touch the

Home button to return to the Home screen.

to cancel or continue the job.

Touch the Sign In button to access secured features.

Touch the Sign Out button to sign out of the printer. The printer restores all options to the default settings.

Touch the Language Selection button to select the language for the control-panel display.

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10 Features Depending on the printer configuration, the features that appear in this area can include any of the

following items:

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Retrieve from USB

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Retrieve from Device Memory

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Supplies

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Trays

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Administration

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Device Maintenance

11 Home button

Touch the Home button to return to the printer Home screen at any time.

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Printer specifications

IMPORTANT: The following specifications are correct at the time of publication, but they are subject to

change. For current information, see www.hp.com/support/ljM506.

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Technical specifications

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Supported operating systems

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Mobile printing solutions

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Printer dimensions

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Power consumption, electrical specifications, and acoustic emissions

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Operating-environment range

Technical specifications

Model name

Product number

Paper handling Tray 1 (100-sheet capacity)

Tray 2 (550-sheet capacity)

1 x 550-sheet paper feeder

Printer cabinet/stand Optional Optional Optional

Automatic duplex printing Not supported

Connectivity 10/100/1000 Ethernet LAN

Hi-Speed USB 2.0

Easy-access USB port for printing

Hardware Integration Pocket for

M506n

F2A68A

Optional Optional

NOTE: Each printer model

accepts up to three optional 1 x 550-sheet feeders (Trays 3, 4, and

5). Tray 3 is included with the x model.

connection with IPv4 and IPv6

without a computer and upgrading the firmware

Not supported connecting accessory and thirdparty devices

M506dn

F2A69A

M506x

F2A70A

HP Internal USB Ports Optional Optional Optional

HP Jetdirect 3000w NFC/Wireless

Accessory for printing from mobile devices

Integrated HP near-field

communication (NFC) and Wi-Fi Direct functionality for printing from mobile devices

Optional Optional Not supported

Not supported Not supported

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Model name

M506n

M506dn

M506x

Product number

HP Jetdirect 2900nw Print Server

accessory for wireless connectivity

Memory 512 MB base memory

NOTE: The base memory is

expandable to 1.5 GB by adding a DIMM memory module.

Mass storage 4 GB embedded Multi-Media

Controller (eMMC)

320 GB HP Secure High-

Performance Hard Disk

Security HP Trusted Platform Module for

encrypting all data that passes through the printer

Control-panel display and input 4-line graphical display with 10-

key keypad

Color touchscreen control panel Not supported Not supported

Print Prints 45 pages per minute (ppm)

on letter and 43 ppm on A4-size paper

Easy-access USB printing (no

computer required)

F2A68A

Optional Optional Optional

F2A69A

F2A70A

Not supported

Store jobs in the printer memory to

print later or print privately

Supported operating systems

The following information applies to the Printer-Specific Windows PCL 6 and OS X print drivers and to the inbox software installation CD.

Windows: The HP Software Installer CD installs the “HP PCL.6” version 3 print driver, the “HP PCL 6” version 3 print driver, or the or the “HP PCL-6” version 4 print driver, depending on the Windows operating system, along with optional software when using the full software installer. Download the "HP PCL.6" version 3 print driver, the "HP PCL 6" version 3 print driver, and the "HP PCL-6" version 4 print driver from the printersupport Web site for this printer: www.hp.com/support/ljM506.

Mac computers, OS X, and iOS devices: Mac computers and Apple iOS mobile devices are supported with this printer. The OS X print driver and print utility are available for download from hp.com and may also be available via Apple Software Update. The HP installer software for OS X is not included in the in-box CD. Follow these steps to download the HP installer software for OS X:

1. Go to www.hp.com/support/ljM506.

2. Select Support Options, under Download Options select Drivers, Software & Firmware, and then

select the printer bundle.

3. Click the operating system version, and then click the Download button.

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Table 1-1 Supported operating systems and print drivers

Operating system Print driver installed (from the software

installer CD for Windows, or the installer on the Web for OS X)

Windows® XP SP3, 32-bit The “HP PCL.6” printer-specific print driver

is installed for this operating system as part of the basic software installation. The basic installer installs the driver only.

Windows Vista®, 32-bit The “HP PCL.6” printer-specific print driver

is installed for this operating system as part of the basic software installation. The basic installer installs the driver only.

Windows Server 2003 SP2, 32-bit The “HP PCL.6” printer-specific print driver

is installed for this operating system as part of the basic software installation. The basic installer installs the driver only.

Windows 7 SP1, 32-bit and 64-bit The “HP PCL 6” printer-specific print driver

is installed for this operating system as part of the full software installation.

Notes

The full software installer is not supported for this operating system.

Microsoft retired mainstream support for Windows XP in April 2009. HP will continue to provide best effort support for the discontinued XP operating system.

The full software installer is not supported for this operating system.

Microsoft retired mainstream support for Windows Server 2003 in July 2010. HP will continue to provide best effort support for the discontinued Server 2003 operating system.

Windows 8, 32-bit and 64-bit The “HP PCL-6” printer-specific print driver

is installed for this operating system as part of the basic software installation. The basic installer installs the driver only.

Windows 8.1, 32-bit and 64-bit The “HP PCL-6” printer-specific print driver

is installed for this operating system as part of the basic software installation. The basic installer installs the driver only.

Windows 10, 32-bit and 64-bit The “HP PCL-6” printer-specific print driver

is installed for this operating system as part of the basic software installation. The basic installer installs the driver only.

Windows Server 2008 SP2, 32-bit The “HP PCL.6” printer-specific print driver

is installed for this operating system as part of the basic software installation. The basic installer installs the driver only.

Windows Server 2008 SP2, 64-bit The “HP PCL 6” printer-specific print driver

is installed for this operating system as part of the basic software installation. The basic installer installs the driver only.

Windows Server 2008 R2, SP 1, 64-bit The “HP PCL 6” printer-specific print driver

is installed for this operating system as part of the basic software installation. The basic installer installs the driver only.

The full software installer is not supported for this operating system.

Windows 8 RT support is provided through Microsoft IN OS Version 4, 32- bit driver.

The full software installer is not supported for this operating system.

Windows 8.1 RT support is provided through Microsoft IN OS Version 4, 32- bit driver.

The full software installer is not supported for this operating system.

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Table 1-1 Supported operating systems and print drivers (continued)

Operating system Print driver installed (from the software

installer CD for Windows, or the installer on the Web for OS X)

Windows Server 2012, 64-bit The software installer does not support

Windows Server 2012 but the “HP PCL 6” version 3 and “HP PCL-6” version 4 printerspecific print drivers do support it.

Windows Server 2012 R2, 64-bit The software installer does not support

Windows Server 2012 but the “HP PCL 6” version 3 and “HP PCL-6” version 4 printerspecific print drivers do support it.

OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, OS X 10.9 Mavericks, OS X 10.10 Yosemite

The OS X print driver and print utility are available for download from hp.com and may also be available via Apple Software Update. The HP installer software for OS X is not included in the in-box CD.

Notes

Download the driver from the HP Web site, and use the Windows Add Printer tool to install it.

For OS X, download the installer from the support Web site for this printer.

1. Go to www.hp.com/support/ljM506.

2. Select Support Options, under

Download Options select Drivers, Software & Firmware, and then

select the printer bundle.

3. Click the operating system version,

and then click the Download button.

NOTE: For a current list of supported operating systems, go to www.hp.com/support/ljM506 for HP's all-

inclusive help for the printer.

NOTE: For details on client and server operating systems and for HP UPD PCL6, UPD PCL 5, and UPD PS

driver support for this printer, go to www.hp.com/go/upd. Under Additional information, click the links.

Table 1-2 Minimum system requirements

Windows Mac computers and OS X

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CD-ROM drive, DVD drive, or an Internet connection

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Dedicated USB 1.1 or 2.0 connection or a network connection

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400 MB of available hard-disk space

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1 GB RAM (32-bit) or 2 GB RAM (64-bit)

Mobile printing solutions

The printer supports the following software for mobile printing:

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HP ePrint software

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Internet connection

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1 GB of available hard-disk space

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NOTE: The HP ePrint Software supports the following operating systems: Windows 7 SP 1 (32-bit and

64-bit); Windows 8 (32-bit and 64-bit); Windows 8.1 (32-bit and 64-bit); Windows 10 (32-bit and 64-bit); and OS X versions 10.8 Mountain Lion, 10.9 Mavericks, and 10.10 Yosemite.

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HP ePrint via email (Requires HP Web Services to be enabled and the printer to be registered with HP Connected)

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HP ePrint app (Available for Android, iOS, and Blackberry)

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ePrint Enterprise app (Supported on all printers with ePrint Enterprise Server Software)

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HP Home and Biz app (Available for Symbian/Nokia devices)

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Google Cloud Print 1.0 (Requires the printer to be registered with HP Connected and then registered with Google Cloud)

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AirPrint

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Android Printing

Printer dimensions

Figure 1-1 Dimensions for the n and dn models

Printer fully closed Printer fully opened

1. Height 296 mm (11.7 in) 296 mm (11.7 in)

2. Depth Tray 2 dust cover closed: 376 mm (14.8 in)

Tray 2 dust cover open: 444 mm (17.5 in)

3. Width 410 mm (16.1 in) 410 mm (16.1 in)

Weight 12 kg (26.5 lb)

569 mm (22.4 in)

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Figure 1-2 Dimensions for the x model

Printer fully closed Printer fully opened

1. Height 415 mm (16.3 in) 487 mm (19.2 in)

2. Depth Tray 2 dust cover closed: 376 mm (14.8 in)

Tray 2 dust cover open: 444 mm (17.5 in)

3. Width 410 mm (16.1 in) 410 mm (16.1 in)

Weight 13.4 kg (29.5 lb)

Figure 1-3 Dimensions for the 1 x 550-sheet paper feeder

1. Height 130 mm (5.1 in)

2. Depth Tray closed: 376 mm (14.8 in)

Tray opened: 569 mm (22.4 in)

3. Width 410 mm (16.1 in)

Weight 1.4 kg (3 lb)

569 mm (22.4 in)

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Figure 1-4 Dimensions for the cabinet/stand

1. Height 381 mm (15.0 in)

2. Depth Door closed: 632 mm (24.9 in)

Door opened and rear castors rotated: 865 mm (34.0 in)

3. Width Door closed: 600 mm (23.6 in)

Door opened and rear castors rotated: 630 mm (24.8 in)

Weight 9.0 kg (20 lb)

These values are subject to change. For current information, go to www.hp.com/support/ljM506.

Figure 1-5 Dimensions for the printer with three 1 x 550-sheet paper feeders and the cabinet/stand

Printer and accessories fully closed Printer and accessories fully opened

1. Height 1067 mm (42.0 in) 1067 mm (42.0 in)

2. Depth 632 mm (24.9 in) 865 mm (34.0 in)

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Printer and accessories fully closed Printer and accessories fully opened

3. Width 600 mm (23.6 in) 630 mm (24.8 in)

Weight 25.2 kg (55.5 lb)

These values are subject to change. For current information, go to www.hp.com/support/ljM506.

Power consumption, electrical specifications, and acoustic emissions

See www.hp.com/support/ljM506 for current information.

CAUTION: Power requirements are based on the country/region where the printer is sold. Do not convert

operating voltages. This will damage the printer and void the printer warranty.

Operating-environment range

Table 1-3 Operating-environment specifications

Environment Recommended Allowed

Temperature 17° to 25°C (62.6° to 77°F) 15° to 30°C (59° to 86°F)

Relative humidity 30% to 70% relative humidity (RH) 10% to 80% RH

Altitude Not applicable 0 to 3000 m (0 to 9,842 ft)

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Printer hardware setup and software installation

For basic setup instructions, see the Hardware Installation Guide that came with the printer. For additional instructions, go to HP support on the Web.

Go to www.hp.com/support/ljM506 for HP's all-inclusive help for the printer. Find the following support:

●

Install and configure

●

Learn and use

●

Solve problems

●

Download software and firmware updates

●

Join support forums

●

Find warranty and regulatory information

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2 Paper trays

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Load paper to Tray 1 (multipurpose tray)

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Load paper to Trays 2, 3, 4, and 5

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Load and print envelopes

For more information:

The following information is correct at the time of publication. For current information, see www.hp.com/

support/ljM506.

HP's all-inclusive help for the printer includes the following information:

●

Install and configure

●

Learn and use

●

Solve problems

●

Download software and firmware updates

●

Join support forums

●

Find warranty and regulatory information

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Load paper to Tray 1 (multipurpose tray)

Introduction

The following information describes how to load paper in Tray 1.This tray holds up to 100 sheets of 75 g/m (20 lb) paper.

NOTE: Select the correct paper type in the print driver before printing..

CAUTION: To avoid jams, never add or remove paper from Tray 1 during printing.

1. Grasp the handle on either side of Tray 1, and pull it forward

to open it.

2. Pull out the tray extension to support the paper.

3. Spread the paper guides to the correct size, and then load

paper in the tray. For information about how to orient the paper, see Tray 1 paper orientation on page 19.

Make sure that the paper fits under the fill line on the paper guides.

NOTE: The maximum stack height is 10 mm (0.4 in), or

approximately 100 sheets of 75g paper.

4. Adjust the side guides so that they lightly touch the paper

stack, but do not bend it.

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Tray 1 paper orientation

When using paper that requires a specific orientation, load it according to the information in the following table.

NOTE: The Alternative Letterhead Mode settings affects the way to load letterhead or preprinted paper.

This setting is disabled by default. When using this mode, load paper as for automatic duplex printing. For more information, see Use alternative letterhead mode on page 19.

Paper type Single-sided printing Duplex printing and Alternative Letterhead

Mode

Letterhead, preprinted, or prepunched Face-up

Top edge leading into the printer

Face-down

Bottom edge leading into the printer

Use alternative letterhead mode

Use the Alternative Letterhead Mode feature to load letterhead or preprinted paper into the tray the same way for all jobs, whether printing to one side of the sheet of paper or to both sides. When using this mode, load paper as for automatic duplex printing.

To use the feature, enable it by using the printer control-panel menus.

Enable Alternative Letterhead Mode by using the printer control-panel menus

1. Press the Home button on the product control panel.

2. Open the following menus:

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Administration

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Manage Trays

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Alternative Letterhead Mode

3. Select Enabled, and then touch the Save button or press the OK button.

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Load paper to Trays 2, 3, 4, and 5

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Introduction

The following information describes how to load paper in Tray 2 and the optional 550-sheet trays (part number F2A72A). These trays hold up to 550 sheets of 75 g/m2 (20 lb) paper.

NOTE: The procedure to load paper for the 550-sheet trays is the same as for Tray 2. Only Tray 2 is shown

here.

CAUTION: Do not extend more than one paper tray at a time.

1. Open the tray.

NOTE: Do not open this tray while it is in use.

2. Before loading paper, adjust the paper-width guides by

squeezing the adjustment latches and sliding the guides to the size of the paper being used.

3. Adjust the paper-length guide by squeezing the adjustment

latch and sliding the guide to the size of the paper being used.

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