
HP LaserJet P3005 Printer series
P3005 • P3005d • P3005n • P3005dn • P3005x 
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Simple, fast and worry-free—the HP LaserJet P3005 
Printer series is ideal for document-intensive environments 
requiring high-quality and low maintenance. 
Outstanding productivity 
x Don’t wait around. HP knows that in today’s business 
world, you can’t afford to wait for important print jobs. 
Speeds of up to 35 pages per minute (ppm) ensure that 
documents won’t stack up in the print queue, while  
Instant-on Technology delivers a fast first page for quick 
access to your documents, even first thing in the morning. 
x Increase efficiency with printer sharing. With integrated 
networking capability 
performance or security, the printer is easy to share and 
ideal for small workteams. It also offers Hi-Speed USB 2.0 
connectivity for data transmission speeds of up to 
480 mbps. 
x Handle complex jobs with ease. A 400 MHz processor 
and up to 80 MB standard memory (expandable to 
320 MB) should give you peace of mind when it comes to 
printing large files filled with complex charts, tables, or 
black-and-white images. 
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 that doesn’t compromise 
Simple and robust 
x Spend less time reloading paper. A large paper input 
capacity prevents interruptions and keeps you on task.  
The printer features a maximum input capacity of 1,100 
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sheets.
x Print on virtually any paper. The HP LaserJet P3005 Printer 
series includes a 100-sheet multipurpose tray that supports 
traditional paper sizes from envelopes to legal, along with 
a broad spectrum of paper types. 
x Proactively manage and reduce IT workload. HP Web 
Jetadmin helps IT professionals install, configure, and 
remotely manage all network peripherals through a simple 
Web interface. HP Easy Printer Care is simple software 
anyone can use to manage printers and keep them 
supplied with easy online reordering. HP Easy Printer Care 
Software 2.0 is available as a free download at 
www.hp.com/go/easyprintercare or from a link on the 
printer’s installation CD.
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 Networking capability is standard on the HP LaserJet P3005n, HP LaserJet P3005dn, and HP LaserJet P3005x only. 
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 All models include a 500-sheet input tray and 100-sheet multipurpose tray. The HP LaserJet P3005x includes an extra 500-sheet tray. 
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 Using genuine HP supplies ensures availability of all HP printing features. 
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 For more information, visit www.hp.com/learn/suresupply.  
Order consolidation available on printers with HP Easy Printer Care Software installed or through 
HP Web Jetadmin Report Generation Plug-in. 
x Reduce maintenance time. Interactive HP Smart printing 
technology 
and reliability, sends alerts when supplies are low, and 
facilitates convenient reordering for multiple printers. 
Simply choose your preferred reseller and place your 
consolidated order through HP SureSupply.
x Count on HP support. HP’s award-winning customer 
service and support backs every printer with a one-year 
limited warranty. You get fast, knowledgeable online 
support available 24/7 at www.hp.com/support and 
phone support provided by HP-trained agents. Warranties 
can be extended or enhanced with the purchase of 
affordable HP Care Pack Services. 
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 in the cartridge and printer optimizes quality 
Impressive quality 
x Make your documents look their best. Whether you're 
printing internal office documents or customer 
presentations you’re sure to see great-looking output. 
Using advanced printing technology and HP toner, this 
HP LaserJet delivers true 1200 dpi quality for crisp black 
text, clear details, and fine lines. 
x Choose reliable HP print cartridges. Comprising up to 70% 
of your printer’s imaging system, every Original 
HP LaserJet print cartridge you install refreshes your printer 
for reliable, precise operation. 
x Get consistency at high speeds. HP’s patented toner 
formula is engineered for quality, consistency, and fast 
speeds. The printer’s toner transfer and fusing processes 
are designed around the high-performance characteristics 
of HP toner to keep up with your everyday business needs. 
HP printing and imaging systems help you create powerful, 
professional communications easily. HP printers, supplies, 
accessories, and services are designed together to work 
together and are invented to meet your business needs.
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HP LaserJet P3005 Printer series
1 Intuitive, two-line control 
panel with a built-in help 
function
2 250-sheet top output bin 
with long paper extension
3 One-door access to the 
easy-to-install print 
cartridge
4 100-sheet multipurpose 
tray enables automatic 
and manual feeding of 
special papers
5 Two 500-sheet input trays 
for a 1,100-sheet input 
capacity
6 100-sheet rear output bin 
provides a straightthrough paper path for 
special papers
7 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port for 
simple, direct connectivity 
8 HP Jetdirect Fast Ethernet 
embedded print server 
(RJ-45 network port) 
9 80 MB DDR memory 
expandable to 320 MB, 
and a powerful 400 MHz 
processor
10 One EIO slot
11 On/off switch 
12 Automatic two-sided 
printing
HP LaserJet P3005x Printer shown
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Series highlights 
x Increase office efficiency with fast print speeds of up 
to 35 ppm letter with the HP LaserJet P3005 Printer 
series.
x Instant-on Technology ensures a first page out as fast 
as 9.5 seconds, even when the printer has been in 
Sleep mode. 
x Print professional-looking documents at up to 1200 
dots per inch (dpi). 
x Simple remote management tools make the printer 
easy to configure, monitor, troubleshoot, and 
maintain. 
x With its small size, the printer fits where you want 
it—even on your desktop, conserving valuable 
workspace. 
x An environmentally-friendly design means low 
energy consumption, quiet operation, minimal 
emissions, and support for recycling. 
x HP PCL6, HP PCL5e, and HP postscript level 3 
emulation drivers ensure dependable printing. 
x One available EIO slot supports additional 
connectivity options, such as an HP Jetdirect 
wireless Ethernet print server. 
x Enjoy worry-free printing with a limited one-year, 
return to HP authorized service center warranty 
backed by free telephone and Web support. 

Experience a reliable, easy-to-use printer designed for 
the small work team. 
Lasting value 
The HP LaserJet P3005 Printer series includes several 
models with the following additional features, all 
designed to meet your needs and increase the value of 
your investment: 
x Spend less time loading paper with the optional 
500-sheet tray for a total input capacity of 1,100 
sheets. 
x Automatic two-sided printing keeps printing costs down 
and efficiency up. 
x Built-in networking lets you start sharing the printer 
among workgroups as soon as it’s installed. And the 
HP Jetdirect Fast Ethernet embedded print server is 
IPv6-ready for optimal network compatibility and 
investment protection.
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Easy to integrate and use 
Designed for easy use, the HP LaserJet P3005 Printer 
series is simple to operate and maintain—a feature that is 
crucial for many businesses without IT support. The 
Original HP LaserJet all-in-one print cartridge is simple for 
any user to replace, making printer maintenance a snap. 
Effective management 
x HP Web Jetadmin is a powerful Web-based 
management tool for remotely installing, configuring, 
updating, and managing networked peripherals. It can 
be configured to proactively reduce help desk calls and 
device downtime by sending alerts and notifications 
about paper jams or low printing supplies. 
x HP Easy Printer Care Software helps you manage 
1-15 HP printers from your computer to keep them 
running at their best. You can monitor printer status, 
generate basic usage reports, order supplies, and get 
quick support and updates. 
x The HP Universal Print Driver Series for Windows can 
alleviate administration headaches with a single, 
intelligent driver that replaces individual drivers for 
most HP networked printers. For more information and 
to download the driver for free, go to 
www.hp.com/go/universalprintdriver. 
100 million HP LaserJets shipped
No one has supplied more printers to more people than 
HP. For more than 20 years, HP has introduced 
innovative laser printing products. And now, HP 
celebrates shipment of the 100 millionth HP LaserJet 
printer. HP printers offer proven reliability, award-winning 
service and support, and the broadest portfolio of printing 
solutions in the industry. Count on the legendary quality 
of HP LaserJet printers. 
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Series at a glance 
P3005 (Q7812A)  P3005d (Q7813A)  P3005n (Q7814A)  P3005dn (Q7815A)  P3005x (Q7816A) 
x Print speed of up to 35 
ppm
x 48 MB RAM, expandable 
to 320 MB 
x Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port  
x One open EIO slot  
x IEEE 1284-B compliant 
parallel port 
x 400 MHz processor  
x 100-sheet multipurpose 
tray
x 500-sheet input tray 
x Print speed of up to 35 
ppm
x 64 MB RAM, expandable 
to 320 MB 
x Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port 
x One open EIO slot 
x IEEE 1284-B compliant 
parallel port 
x 400 MHz processor 
x 100-sheet multipurpose 
tray
x 500-sheet input tray 
x Built-in automatic two-sided 
printing 
x Print speed of up to 35 
ppm
x 80 MB RAM, expandable 
to 320 MB 
x Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port  
x One open EIO slot  
x 400 MHz processor  
x 100-sheet multipurpose 
tray
x 500-sheet input tray  
x HP Jetdirect Fast Ethernet 
embedded print server 
x Print speed of up to 35 
ppm
x 80 MB RAM, expandable 
to 320 MB 
x Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port  
x One open EIO slot  
x 400 MHz processor  
x 100-sheet multipurpose 
tray
x 500-sheet input tray  
x Built-in automatic two-sided 
printing
x HP Jetdirect Fast Ethernet 
embedded print server 
x Print speed of up to 35 
ppm
x 80 MB RAM, expandable 
to 320 MB 
x Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port  
x One open EIO slot  
x 400 MHz processor  
x 100-sheet multipurpose 
tray
x Two 500-sheet input trays  
x Built-in automatic two-sided 
printing
x HP Jetdirect Fast Ethernet 
embedded print server 

HP LaserJet P3005 Printer series 
Technical specifications  HP LaserJet P3005 (Q7812A)  HP LaserJet P3005d (Q7813A)  HP LaserJet P3005n (Q7814A)  HP LaserJet P3005dn (Q7815A)  HP LaserJet P3005x (Q7816A) 
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Print speed 
First page out  As fast as 9.5 seconds  
Resolution  Up to 1200 by 1200 dpi; HP FastRes 1200  
Processor  400 MHz 
Memory  48 MB standard, expandable to 320 MB 
Durability ratings  Recommended monthly page volume7: 1,500 to 5,000 pages per month 
Printer language  HP PCL6, HP PCL5e, HP postscript level 3 emulation  
Typefaces included  PCL: 103 internal font set (plus Greek, Hebrew, Cyrillic, Arabic); PS: 93 internal font set (plus Greek, Hebrew, Cyrillic, Arabic) 
Paper handling  
Input 100-sheet multipurpose tray 1, 500-sheet input tray 2  100-sheet multipurpose tray 1, 
Output 250-sheet output bin; up to 10 envelopes, 75 transparencies; 100-sheet rear output bin 
Two-sided printing  Manual (driver support provided)  Automatic  Manual (driver support provided)  Automatic  Automatic 
Sizes Multipurpose tray 1: 3 by 5 to 8.5 by 14 in (76 by 127 to 216 by 356 mm); letter, legal, executive, envelopes; 
Weights  Tray 1, straight through paper path for special media and heavier stock: 16 to 53 lb (60 to 200 g/m2); trays 2 and 3: 16 to 32 lb (60 to 120 g/m2); automatic two-sided printing: 16 to 32 lb (60 to 120 g/m2) 
Types  Paper (bond, color, letterhead, plain, preprinted, pre-punched, recycled, rough), envelopes, labels, cardstock, transparencies, user-defined 
Connectivity 
Interfaces  IEEE 1284-B compliant parallel port, Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port, one open EIO slot  Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port, one open EIO slot
Client operating systems  Windows 98 SE, 2000, Me, XP Home, XP Professional, Server 2003, compatible with the Windows Vista™ operating system at Windows Vista release; Mac OS X v10.3.9, v10.4 or later; PowerPC G3 
Network protocols supported  Via HP Jetdirect print servers: TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, AppleTalk, DLC/LLC, IP Direct Mode, LPD2, FTP Printing (may require software from the NOS or third-party vendor), IPP2, Netware NDS, Bindery, NDPS, iPrint, Telnet, 
through one industry-standard 144-pin 
DIMM slot; Memory Enhancement 
technology (MEt)
Dimensions (w by d by h)  16.7 by 16.1 by 12.2 in (425 by 410 by 309 mm)  16.7 by 16.1 by 18.7 in 
Weight (without print cartridge)  35.7 lb (16.2 kg)  47 lb (21.3 kg)  
What’s in the box  HP LaserJet P3005 Printer, power cord, 
control panel overlay,9 print cartridge, 
software and documentation on CD, 
Getting Started Guide, support flyer 
64 MB standard, expandable to 
320 MB through one industry-
standard 144-pin DIMM slot; Memory 
Enhancement technology (MEt)
trays 2 and 3: letter, legal, executive, 8.5 by 13 inches; automatic two-sided printing: letter, legal, 8.5 by 13 inches 
SLP, IGMP, BOOTP/DHCP, WINS, SNMP, HTTP, Auto-IP, Apple Bonjour Compatible (Mac OS 10.2.4 and higher) 
HP LaserJet P3005d Printer (includes 
built-in automatic two-sided printing), 
power cord, control panel overlay,
print cartridge, software and 
documentation on CD, Getting Started 
Guide, support flyer 
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Up to 35 ppm, letter
80 MB standard, expandable to 320 MB through one industry-standard 144-pin DIMM slot; 
Duty cycle8: up to 100,000 pages per month 
HP LaserJet 3005n Printer (includes 
HP Jetdirect Fast Ethernet embedded 
print server), power cord, control 
panel overlay,9 print cartridge, 
software and documentation on CD, 
Getting Started Guide, support flyer 
Memory Enhancement technology (MEt)
HP Jetdirect Fast Ethernet embedded print server 
HP LaserJet P3005dn Printer (includes 
built-in automatic two-sided printing 
and HP Jetdirect Fast Ethernet 
embedded print server), power cord, 
control panel overlay,9 print cartridge, 
software and documentation on CD, 
Getting Started Guide support flyer 
500-sheet input trays 2 and 3
(425 by 410 by 474 mm) 
HP LaserJet 3005x Printer (includes 
built-in automatic two-sided printing 
and HP Jetdirect Fast Ethernet 
embedded print server), 500-sheet 
input tray (tray 3), power cord, control 
panel overlay,9 print cartridge, 
software and documentation on CD, 
Getting Started Guide, support flyer 
Environmental ranges 
Operating temperature  59 to 89 degrees F (15 to 32.5 degrees C) 
Storage temperature  -4 to 104 degrees F (-20 to 40 degrees C) 
Relative humidity  Recommended: 30 to 70 percent; Non-operating: 10 to 90 percent 
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Acoustics
Sound power  Active: 6.5 B(A); Ready: inaudible 
Sound pressure (bystander)  Active: 51 dB(A); Ready: inaudible 
Power specifications 
Input requirements 
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Consumption
Certifications 
Safety  IEC 60950 (International), EN 60950 (EU) , IEC 60825-1+A1+A2, UL/cUL Listed (US/Canada), 
  Active: 600 watts; Ready: 9 watts; Sleep: 9 watts; Off: less than 0.2 watts 
EMC  CISPR 22: 1993+A1+A2/EN 55022: 1994+A1+A2 Class B, EN 61000-3-2: 2000, EN 61000-3-
Warranty  One-year limited warranty, return-to-HP authorized service center  
HP SureSupply enabled  To learn more, please visit www.hp.com/go/SureSupply 
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 Exact speed varies depending on the system configuration, software application, and document complexity. 
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 HP recommends that the number of printed pages per month be within the stated range for optimum device performance, based on factors 
including supplies replacement intervals and device life over an extended warranty period. 
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 Duty cycle is defined as the maximum number of pages per month of imaged output. This value provides a comparison of product 
robustness in relation to other HP LaserJet or HP Color LaserJet devices, and enables appropriate deployment of printers and MFPs to satisfy 
the demands of connected individuals or groups. 
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 Included only when needed to change the language on the control panel for a country/region. 
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 Declared per ISO 9296 and 7729; values are subject to change. Configuration tested: base model printing at 35 ppm. 
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 Values subject to change. Power numbers are the highest values measured using all standard voltages. 
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 Declared yield value in accordance with ISO/IEC 19752.
100 to 127 VAC ( 
220 to 240 VAC (
Energy Star® compliant 
Typical Electricity Consumption (TEC): 2.642 kWh/Week 
GS License (Europe), EN 60825-1+A11+A2 Class 1, 21 CFR Ch. 1/SubCh. J (Class 1 Laser/LED 
Device) GB4943-2001 
3: 1995+A1, EN 55024: 1998+A1+A2, FCC Title 47 CFR, Part 15 Class B (US), ICES-003, Issue 
4 (Canada), GB9254-1998, GB17625.1-2003, 
± 10 percent), 50/60 Hz (± 2 Hz)  
± 10 percent), 50/60 Hz (± 2 Hz) 
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The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the 
express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional 
warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. 
Energy Star and the Energy Star logo are U.S. registered marks of the United States Environmental Protection Agency. Linux is a U.S. 
registered trademark of Linus Torvalds. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows XP are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. 
PostScript is a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated. UNIX is a registered trademark of The Open Group. Windows Vista is a 
trademark or registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. 
Printed in the U.S.A. 
Ordering information
Product  Number
HP LaserJet P3005 Printer  Q7812A 
HP LaserJet P3005d Printer  Q7813A 
HP LaserJet P3005n Printer  Q7814A 
HP LaserJet P3005dn Printer  Q7815A 
HP LaserJet P3005x Printer  Q7816A 
Paper handling 
500-sheet input tray 3  Q7817A 
HP Smart printing supplies 
HP LaserJet print cartridge (6,500 page cartridge) 
HP LaserJet print cartridge (13,000 page cartridge)
Memory 
32 MB DDR2 144-pin DIMM  CB420A 
64 MB DDR2 144-pin DIMM  CB421A 
128 MB DDR2 144-pin DIMM  CB422A 
256 MB DDR2 144-pin DIMM  CB423A 
Cables
HP IEEE 1284-compliant bidirectional parallel cable, 2 meter  C2950A 
HP IEEE 1284-compliant bidirectional parallel cable, 3 meter  C2951A 
USB A to B cable, 2 meter  C6518A 
Connectivity 
HP Jetdirect 635n IPv6/IPsec internal print server (EIO)  J7961G 
HP Jetdirect 625n Gigabit Ethernet internal print server  J7960G 
HP Jetdirect 620n Fast Ethernet internal print server  J7934G 
HP high-performance serial ATA EIO hard disk  J7989G 
Service and support 
3-year, next-day exchange  U3790E 
3-year, next-day return-to-depot  U3789E 
3-year, next-business-day onsite response  U3791E 
2-year or 1-time replacement  UE171E 
3-year, pickup and return  U6454E 
Installation service: 1 printer, 1 incident  UC941E 
Installation service: 1 network configuration  UC742E 
1-year, post warranty service, next-day exchange  U3793PE 
1-year, post warranty service, return-to-depot  UA185PE 
1-year, post warranty service, 1-time replacement  UE172PE 
1-year, post warranty service, next-business-day onsite response   U3792PE 
1-year, post warranty service, phone & online assistance  HC127PE 
Paper 
North America: www.hp.com/go/paper 
USA: 1-800-477-5010 
Solutions 
www.hp.com/go/gsc 
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