HP LaserJet M506 User's Guide

User Guide
LaserJet Enterprise M506
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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 specications ................................................................................................................................................................ 8
Technical specications ....................................................................................................................................... 8
Supported operating systems ........................................................................................................................... 9
Mobile printing solutions .................................................................................................................................. 12
Printer dimensions ............................................................................................................................................ 12
Power consumption, electrical specications, 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 .................................................................................................................................................. 29
Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................ 29
Toner-cartridge information ............................................................................................................................ 29
Remove and replace the cartridge .................................................................................................................. 30
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 ................................................................................................................................................................. 47
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 conguration 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 conguration with HP Utility for OS X ............................................................................................................... 61
Open HP Utility ................................................................................................................................................... 61
HP Utility features ............................................................................................................................................. 61
Congure IP network settings .............................................................................................................................................. 63
Printer sharing disclaimer ................................................................................................................................ 63
View or change network settings ................................................................................................................... 63
Rename the product on a network ................................................................................................................. 63
Manually congure IPv4 TCP/IP parameters from the control panel ........................................................ 64
Manually congure 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 congure the printer to use 1 watt or less of power ......................................... 70
HP Web Jetadmin ................................................................................................................................................................... 72
Software and rmware 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 dierent 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 specications ............................................................... 107
Step two: Check the environment ............................................................................................ 107
Step three: Set the individual tray alignment ........................................................................ 108
Check the EconoMode settings ..................................................................................................................... 108
Try a dierent 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

Printer views
Printer specications
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:
Install and congure
Learn and use
Solve problems
Download software and rmware updates
Join support forums
Find warranty and regulatory information
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Printer views

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Printer front view

Printer back view
Interface ports
Control-panel view (4-line control panel, n and dn models only)
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 ash drive for printing without a computer or to update the printer rmware.
NOTE: An administrator must enable this port before use.
3 Standard output bin
4 On/o 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

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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 (ips up when legal-size paper is loaded)
5 Power connection
6 Formatter (contains the interface ports)
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Interface ports

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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)

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Use the control panel to obtain printer and job status information and to congure 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
Saves the selected value for an item
Performs the action that is associated with the item that is highlighted on the control-panel display
Clears an error condition when the condition is clearable
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Control-panel view (touchscreen control panel, x model only)

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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 conguration.
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 to
4 Sign In or Sign Out button Touch the Sign In button to access secured features.
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 nd 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.
cancel or continue the job.
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 conguration, the features that appear in this area can include any of the
following items:
Retrieve from USB
Retrieve from Device Memory
Supplies
Trays
Administration
Device Maintenance
11 Home button
Touch the Home button to return to the printer Home screen at any time.
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Printer specications
IMPORTANT: The following specications are correct at the time of publication, but they are subject to change.
For current information, see www.hp.com/support/ljM506.
Technical specications
Supported operating systems
Mobile printing solutions
Printer dimensions
Power consumption, electrical specications, and acoustic emissions
Operating-environment range
Technical specications
Model name
Product number
Paper handling Tray 1 (100-sheet capacity)
Tray 2 (550-sheet capacity)
1 x 550-sheet paper feeder
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.
Printer cabinet/stand Optional Optional Optional
Automatic duplex printing Not supported
Connectivity 10/100/1000 Ethernet LAN
connection with IPv4 and IPv6
Hi-Speed USB 2.0
Easy-access USB port for printing
without a computer and upgrading the rmware
Hardware Integration Pocket for
connecting accessory and third­party devices
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Optional Optional
Not supported
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F2A69A
M506x
F2A70A
HP Internal USB Ports Optional Optional Optional
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Model name
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M506x
Product number
HP Jetdirect 3000w NFC/Wireless
Accessory for printing from mobile devices
NOTE: For use in the Hardware
Integration Pocket. The HP Jetdirect 3000w NFC/Wireless Accessory requires the HP Internal USB ports accessory. The J8031A can also be connected via the rear host USB port. In that case the HIP is not used.
Integrated HP near-eld
communication (NFC) and Wi-Fi Direct functionality for printing from mobile devices
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)
F2A68A
Optional Optional Not supported
Not supported Not supported
Optional Optional Optional
F2A69A
F2A70A
500 GB FIPS hard-disk drive Optional Optional Optional
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)
Store jobs in the printer memory to
print later or print privately
Optional Optional Optional
Not supported

Supported operating systems

The following information applies to the Printer-Specic Windows PCL 6 and OS X print drivers and to the in-box 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 “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
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"HP PCL 6" version 3 print driver, and the "HP PCL-6" version 4 print driver from the printer-support 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.
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-specic 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-specic 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-specic 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-specic 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 eort support for the discontinued XP operating system.
The full software installer is not supported for this 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 eort support for the discontinued Server 2003 operating system.
Windows 8, 32-bit and 64-bit The “HP PCL-6” printer-specic 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-specic 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-specic 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 2008 SP2, 32-bit The “HP PCL.6” printer-specic 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-specic 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-specic print driver is
installed for this operating system as part of the basic software installation. The basic installer installs the driver only.
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 printer- specic 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 printer- specic 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
The full software installer is not supported for this operating system.
The full software installer is not supported for this operating system.
The full software installer is not supported for this operating system.
Download the driver from the HP Web site, and use the Windows Add Printer tool to install it.
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 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
CD-ROM drive, DVD drive, or an Internet connection
Dedicated USB 1.1 or 2.0 connection or a network connection
400 MB of available hard-disk space
Internet connection
1 GB of available hard-disk space
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Mobile printing solutions

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The printer supports the following software for mobile printing:
HP ePrint software
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.
HP ePrint via email (Requires HP Web Services to be enabled and the printer to be registered with HP Connected)
HP ePrint app (Available for Android, iOS, and Blackberry)
ePrint Enterprise app (Supported on all printers with ePrint Enterprise Server Software)
HP Home and Biz app (Available for Symbian/Nokia devices)
Google Cloud Print 1.0 (Requires the printer to be registered with HP Connected and then registered with Google Cloud)
AirPrint
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
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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
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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)
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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)
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These values are subject to change. For current information, go to www.hp.com/support/ljM506.
Power consumption, electrical specications, 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
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perating voltages. This will damage the printer and void the printer warranty.

Operating-environment range

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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
Operating-environment
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specications
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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 congure
Learn and use
Solve problems
Download software and rmware updates
Join support forums
Find warranty and regulatory information
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2 Paper trays

Load paper to Tray 1 (multipurpose tray)
Load paper to Trays 2, 3, 4, and 5
Load and print envelopes
For more 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/m2 (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 ts under the ll 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 specic orientation, load it according to the information in the following table.
NOTE: The Alternative Letterhead Mode settings aects 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:
Administration
Manage Trays
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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