Hp LaserJet 5200 Printer series User Manual

HP LaserJet 5200L Series printersUser Guide

General problems ... 141Appendix A Supplies

Replacing supplies and partsCarefully follow the guidelines in this section when replacing printer supplies.Supply replacement guidelinesTo facilitate

2. Remove the used print cartridge from the printer.3. Remove the new print cartridge from the bag. Place the used print cartridge in the bag for recy

5. Remove the shipping tape from the new print cartridge. Discard the shipping tape according tolocal regulations.6. Align the print cartridge with th

Cleaning the printerDuring the printing process, paper, toner, and dust particles can accumulate inside the printer. Overtime, this buildup can cause

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7 Problem solvingThis troubleshooting information is organized to help you resolve printing problems. Choose the generaltopic or type of problem from

Basic troubleshooting checklistIf you are experiencing problems with the printer, use the following checklist to identify the cause of theproblem:●Is

Troubleshooting flowchartIf the printer is not responding correctly, use the flowchart to determine the problem. If the printer doesnot pass a step, f

A configuration page does not print. A blank page prints. A message other than READY orPRINTING CONFIGURATION appearson the control-panel display.●Che

●On the SYSTEM SETUP submenu (on the CONFIGURE DEVICEmenu) at the printer control panel, make sure thatPERSONALITY=AUTO.●You might be missing a printe

Environmental product stewardship program ... 165Protecting the enviro

CONTINUE settings off.Then print the job again.The print job is notformatted correctly.Paper is not fed correctly oris damaged.There are print-quality

Solving general printing problemsPrinter selects media from the wrong tray.CauseSolutionThe tray selection in the software program might be incorrect.

Print job is extremely slow.CauseSolutionThe job might be very complex.The maximum speed of the printer cannot be exceeded evenwhen more memory is add

The printer does not respond when you select Print in the software. CauseSolutionThe cable between the computer and the printer is notconnected correc

Control-panel message typesFour types of control-panel messages can indicate the status of or problems with the printer.Message type DescriptionStatus

Control-panel messagesControl panel message Description Recommended action10.32.YY UNAUTHORIZED SUPPLYUnauthorized supply in usealternates withFor hel

Control panel message Description Recommended action13.XX.YY JAM IN TRAY 2 A page is jammed in tray 2. Remove tray 2, clear the jam, and thenreinstall

Control panel message Description Recommended action13.XX.YY JAM INSIDE TOP COVERalternates withRemove print cartridgeA jam has occurred in the regist

Control panel message Description Recommended action40 BAD SERIAL TRANSMISSIONalternates withTo continue press A serial data error (parity, framing,

Control panel message Description Recommended action52.XY ERRORalternates withTo continue turn off then onA printer error has occurred. 1.Press to co

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Control panel message Description Recommended actionTo continue turn off then on68.X PERMANENT STORAGE FULLalternates withTo continue press A non-vol

Control panel message Description Recommended actionTray size cannot be ANY SIZE/ANYCUSTOMBAD DUPLEXER CONNECTIONalternates withTo continue turn off t

Control panel message Description Recommended actionDATA RECEIVEDalternates withReadyThe printer received data and is waiting for aform feed. When the

Control panel message Description Recommended actionPress to print from another tray. SeeConfiguring trays on page 53 for moreinformation.Loading pr

Control panel message Description Recommended actionFor help press Service or repairs that are required as a resultof using non-HP supplies are not c

Control panel message Description Recommended actiona message that indicates which tray the job isbeing printed from.Processing... from tray<X>

Control panel message Description Recommended actionReadyTRAY XX OPENFor help press alternates withReadyThe tray is open, but printing can continue.

Guidelines for using paperFor best results, make sure the paper is of good quality, and free of cuts, nicks, tears, spots, looseparticles, dust, wrink

Printing special pagesSpecial pages within the memory of the printer can help you to diagnose and learn about problems withyour printer.●Configuration

Common causes of jamsThe printer is jammed.1Cause SolutionThe media does not meet specifications. Use only media that meets HP specifications. See Pap

1 Printer basicsNow that the printer is set up and ready to use, take a few moments to familiarize yourself with theprinter. This chapter contains bas

Jam locationsUse this illustration to troubleshoot jams in the printer. For instructions about clearing jams, see Clearingjams on page 119.2311 Print

Clearing jamsWhen clearing jams, be very careful not to tear the media. If a small piece of media remains in the printer,it could cause additional jam

3. Before replacing the tray, make sure the paper is flat in the tray at all four corners and below thetabs on the guides.Lock4. Open and close the to

2. Slowly pull the media out of the printer. Be careful to not tear the media.CAUTION: Avoid spilling loose toner. Use a dry, lint-free cloth, to clea

Clearing jams from the output-bin areasNOTE: If media is jammed in the top output area, but most of the media is still inside the printer, it isbest t

3. Grasp both sides of the media, and slowly pull the media out of the printer. (There might be loosetoner on the media. Be careful not to spill it on

●The sheets might be sticking together. Try bending the stack to separate each sheet. Do not fanthe stack.●If you are printing from tray 1, try feedin

Troubleshooting print-quality problemsThis section helps you define print-quality problems and what to do to correct them. Often print- qualityproblem

See Light print (partialpage) on page 127See Light print (entirepage) on page 127See Speckson page 128See Speckson page 128See Dropoutson page 128See

See Random imagerepetition on page 135(dark)See Random imagerepetition on page 135(light)NOTE: These examples depict letter-size media that has passed

Quick access to printer informationSeveral references are available for use with this printer. See www.hp.com/support/lj5200l.Guide DescriptionGetting

SpecksSpecks might appear on a page after a jam has been cleared.1. Print a few more pages to see if the problem corrects itself.2. Clean the inside o

Lines AAAAABBBBBCCCCCaaaaacccccbbbbb1. Print a few more pages to see if the problem corrects itself.2. Clean the inside of the printer and run a clea

Toner smear 1. Print a few more pages to see if the problem corrects itself.2. Try using a different type of media.3. Make sure that the environmental

Repeating defects 1. Print a few more pages to see if the problem corrects itself.2. If the distance between defects is 44 mm (1.7 in), 58 mm (2.3 in)

Page skew1. Print a few more pages to see if the problem corrects itself.2. Verify that no torn pieces of media are inside the printer.3. Make sure th

Wrinkles or creases 1. Print a few more pages to see if the problem corrects itself.2. Make sure that the environmental specifications for the printer

Tire tracks AAAAABBBBBCCCCCaaaaacccccbbbbbThis defect typically occurs when the print cartridge has far exceeded its rated life. For example, if youar

4. Open the CONFIGURE DEVICE menu at the printer control panel. Open the PRINT QUALITYsubmenu and change the TONER DENSITY setting. (See Print Quality

If an image that appears at the top of the page (in solid black) repeats further down the page (in a grayfield), the toner might not have been complet

Troubleshooting common Windows problems Error message:"Error Writing to LPTx" in Windows 9x.CauseSolutionMedia is not loaded. Make sure that

Printer at a glanceHP LaserJet 5200L●Prints up to 25 pages-per-minute (ppm)●32 megabytes (MB) of random access memory (RAM), upgradable up to 128 MB●1

Troubleshooting common Macintosh problemsIn addition to the problems that are listed in Solving general printing problems on page 99, this sectionlist

The printer driver does not automatically set up your selected printer in Print Center.CauseSolution<lang>.lproj, where “<lang>” represent

When connected with a USB cable, the printer does not appear in the Macintosh Print Center after the driver is selected.CauseSolutionHardware troubles

Troubleshooting common PostScript problemsThe following situations are specific to the PostScript (PS) language and might occur when severalprinter la

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A Supplies and accessoriesThis section provides information about ordering parts, supplies, and accessories. Use only parts andaccessories that are sp

Order parts, accessories, and suppliesSeveral methods are available for ordering parts, supplies, and accessories.Order directly from HPYou can obtain

Part numbersThe following list of accessories was current at the time of printing. Ordering information and availabilityof the accessories might chang

Item Description Part numberHP LaserJet tough paperFor use with HP LaserJet printers. Thissatin-finish paper is waterproof and tear-proof, yet doesn&a

Item Description Part numberLegal (8.5 x 14 in), 500 sheets/ream, 10-ream cartonHP Office paperFor use with all office equipment-laserand inkjet print

Features at a glance Feature DescriptionPerformance●460 MHz processorUser interface●Control-panel help●Show Me How help topics in the control panel●HP

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B Service and supportHewlett-Packard limited warranty statementHP PRODUCT DURATION OF LIMITED WARRANTYHP LaserJet 5200L printer One-year limited warr

(INCLUDING LOST PROFIT OR DATA), OR OTHER DAMAGE, WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT, TORT, OROTHERWISE. Some countries/regions, states or provinces do not all

Customer Self Repair Warranty ServiceHP products are designed with many Customer Self Repair (CSR) parts to minimize repair time andallow for greater

End User License AgreementPLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS SOFTWARE PRODUCT: This End-User LicenseAgreement (“EULA”) is a contract between (a)

Software will agree to this EULA. Upon transfer of the HP Software, your license is automaticallyterminated.b. Restrictions. You may not rent, lease o

Customer supportGet telephone support, free during your warranty period, foryour country/regionHave the product name, serial number, date of purchase,

HP maintenance agreementsHP has several types of maintenance agreements that meet a wide range of support needs.Maintenance agreements are not part of

Extended warrantyHP SupportPack provides coverage for the HP hardware product and all HP-supplied internalcomponents. The hardware maintenance covers

C Specifications●Physical specifications●Electrical specifications●Acoustic emissions●Operating environment●Paper specificationsENWW 157

WalkaroundPrinter partsBefore using the printer, familiarize yourself with the parts of the printer.51234761 Top output bin2 Long-media extension3 Lat

Physical specificationsTable C-1 Printer dimensionsPrinter model Height Depth Width Weight1HP LaserJet 5200L 275 mm (10.8 in) 535 mm (21 in) 490 mm (

Ready LpAm=31 dB (A)1Values subject to change. See www.hp.com/support/lj5200l for current information.2Configuration tested: base printer with A4 pape

Paper specificationsFor complete paper specifications for all HP LaserJet printers, see the HP LaserJet printer family printmedia guide (available at

121 Acceptable envelope construction2 Unacceptable envelope constructionEnvelopes with adhesive strips or flapsEnvelopes with a peel-off adhesive stri

Label constructionWhen selecting labels, consider the quality of each component:●Adhesives: The adhesive material should be stable at 200°C (392°F), w

D Regulatory informationThis section contains the following regulatory information:●FCC regulations●Environmental product stewardship program●Declarat

FCC regulationsThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuantto Part 15 of the FCC rules. T

Environmental product stewardship programProtecting the environmentHewlett-Packard Company is committed to providing quality products in an environmen

Use the label to return empty, original HP LaserJet print cartridges only. Please do not use this label fornon-HP cartridges, refilled or remanufactur

For recycling information, you can go to www.hp.com/recycle, or contact your local authorities or theElectronics Industries Alliance: www.eiae.org.Dis

89108 On/off switch9 Interface ports (see Interface ports on page 6)10 Rear output bin (pull to open)Interface portsThe printer has two ports for conn

Declaration of conformityDeclaration of conformityDeclaration of Conformityaccording to ISO/IEC 17050-1 and EN 17050-1Manufacturer's Name: Hewlet

Safety statementsLaser safetyThe Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration hasimplemented regulations

Laser statement for FinlandLuokan 1 laserlaiteKlass 1 Laser ApparatHP LaserJet 5200L, laserkirjoitin on käyttäjän kannalta turvallinen luokan 1 laserl

E Working with memoryThis section explains the memory features of the printer and provides steps for expansion.●Overview●Installing printer memory●Che

OverviewOne dual inline memory module (DIMM) slot is available for upgrading the printer with more printermemory—DIMMs are available in 32, 48, 64, an

Installing printer memoryYou might want to add more printer memory to the printer if you often print complex graphics, printPostScript (PS) documents,

3. Remove the right side panel by sliding it towards the rear of the printer until the side slides fromthe printer.4. Open the access door by pulling

6. Hold the DIMM by the edges, and align the notches on the DIMM with the DIMM slot. (Check thatthe locks on each side of the DIMM slot are open.)7. P

9. To replace the right side panel, line up the alignment arrows and slide the panel toward the frontof the printer until it latches into place.10. Re

Checking DIMM installationAfter installing the DIMM, make sure that the installation was successful.To verify that the DIMM is installed correctly1. T

Printer softwareThe printing-system software is included with the printer. See the getting started guide for installationinstructions.The printing sys

Saving resources (permanent resources)Utilities or jobs that you download to the printer sometimes include resources (for example, fonts,macros, or pa

Enabling memory for Windows1. On the Start menu, point to Settings, and click Printers or Printers and Faxes.2. Select this printer and select Propert

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F Printer commandsMost programs do not require you to specify printer commands. See your computer and softwaredocumentation to find the method for spe

Understanding PCL 6 and PCL 5e printer commandsyntax Before using printer commands, compare these characters:Lowercase l: l Uppercase O: ONumber one:

Ec&l3a1o8DUsing escape charactersPrinter commands always begin with the escape character (Ec).The following table shows how the escape character c

NOTE: Fonts are either "fixed" or "proportional" in spacing. The printer contains both fixed fonts(Courier, Letter Gothic, and Lin

Function Command Options (#)90 = DL ISO envelope91 = C5 ISO envelope100 = B5 ISO envelope/B5 ISO101 = CustomPaper type Ec&n# 5WdBond = Bond6WdPlai

Table F-3 Cursor PositioningFunction Command Options (#)Vertical position (rows) Ec&a#R # = Row numberVertical position (dots) Ec*p#Y # = Dot num

Function Command Options (#)5T = Windows 3.1 Latin 5 (commonlyused in Turkey)579L = Wingdings FontPrimary spacing Ec(s#P 0 = Fixed1 = ProportionalPrim

installation. Accessories that the Driver Autoconfiguration supports are dual inline memory modules(DIMMs). If the environment supports bidirectional

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Glossarybidirectional communication Two-way data transmission.bin A receptacle for holding printed pages.calibration The process in which the printer

pixel Abbreviation for “picture element,” the smallest unit of area in an image displayed on a screen.PJL Abbreviation for “printer job language.”Post

IndexSymbols/Numerics250–sheet tray. See tray 2AA4 paper settings 25, 26access denied 108accessibility features 4accessoriesordering 144part numbers

System Setup menu 29troubleshooting 95copies, default number of 25counterfeit supplies 87Courier font settings 25cover pages 72, 74, 76covers 74crea

Hheavy paperfuser modes 27printing on 66held jobsdeleting 77printing 77Retrieve Job control panelmenu 21settings 29help, Show Me How menu 20HP Custome

PCL commands 185settings 27material restrictions 166Material Safety Data Sheet(MSDS) 167mediaA4 settings 25, 26colored paper 66curl, troubleshooting

PS settings 37recycled 67rotated, printing on 62selecting 50Show Me How menu 20sizes supported 12skewed 132specifications 12, 160storing 68tray selec

Printing menu 25printing stopped 97, 112printing system software 7priority, settings 48processor speed 4PS Defer Media setting 37PS Emulation drivers

non-HP 86, 103, 111ordering 144recycling 165replacement intervals 86replacing print cartridges 88status page, printing 22, 80supplies statuscontrol

Opening the printer driversOperating System To change the settings for allprint jobs until the softwareprogram is closedTo change the default settings

smeared toner 130specks 128speed 94text 100text quality 131, 135tire tracks 134tray selection 98trays 99white spots 134Windows error messages 137wrin

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Use the HP Printer Utility to set up printer features that are not available in the printer driver:◦Name the printer.◦Assign an internet protocol (IP)

UtilitiesThe printer is equipped with several utilities that make it easy to monitor and manage the printer.HP Easy Printer Care softwareThe HP Easy P

Selecting print mediaThis printer accepts a variety of media, such as cut-sheet paper, including up to 100% recycled fibercontent paper; envelopes; la

Media size Dimensions Tray 1 Tray 2 Duplex18K 259 x 368 mm (10.2 x 14.5 in)8K 273 x 394 mm (10.75 x 15.5 in)16K 184 x 260 mm (7.24 x 10.24 in)16K 195

Media type Weight Tray 1 Tray 2 Duplex1Letterhead60 to 120 g/m2 (16 to 32 lb)Transparency 0.10 to 0.14 mm thick (4.7 to 5 milsthick)Prepunched60 to 12

2 Control panelThis section explains the printer control panel and menus:●Overview●Control-panel layout●Using the control-panel menus●Show Me How menu

OverviewYou can perform most routine printing tasks from the computer by using the program or printer driver.These two methods are the most convenient

Control-panel layoutThe control-panel display gives you complete, timely information about the printer and print jobs. Menusprovide access to printer

HP LaserJet 5200L Series printersUser Guide

Number Button or light Function8Down ( ) button●Navigates to the next item in the list, or decreases the value of numericitems9Select ( ) button●Clear

Using the control-panel menusTo gain access to the control-panel menus, complete the steps below.To use the menus1. Press Menu.2. Press or to navig

Show Me How menuEach choice in the SHOW ME HOW menu prints a page that provides more information.Item ExplanationCLEAR JAMS Prints a page that shows h

Retrieve Job menuThis menu provides a list of the stored jobs in the printer and access to all the job storage features. Youcan print or delete these

Information menuThe INFORMATION menu contains printer information pages that give details about the printer and itsconfiguration. Scroll to the inform

Paper Handling menuIf paper-handling settings are correctly configured at the printer control panel, you can print by selectingthe type and size of me

Item Values Explanationscreens, such as TRAY 1 SIZE= 8 x 16 INCHES, Settingsaved.24 Chapter 2 Control panel ENWW

Configure Device menuThis menu contains administrative functions. The CONFIGURE DEVICE menu allows the user tochange the default printing settings, ad

Item Values ExplanationDARK: The internal Courier font that is available on theHP LaserJet III series printers.The default setting is REGULAR.WIDE A4

Item Values ExplanationMEDIA SOURCE MAPPING: Allows you to select and maintaintrays by number when you are not using the printer driver or whenthe sof

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Item Values ExplanationHIGH 1: Used for rough paper.LOW3: Used for transparencies.LOW2: Used for lightweight media. Use this mode if you arehaving pro

Item Values ExplanationCAUTION: HP does not recommend full-time use ofEconoMode. If EconoMode is used full-time, the toner supplymight outlast the mec

Item Values ExplanationMANUALLY FEED PROMPT: Determines when the printershows a prompt regarding pulling from tray 1 if your print jobdoes not match t

Item Values ExplanationON JOB: The clearable warning message appears until the end ofthe job that generated the message.ON: The clearable warning mess

Item Values ExplanationOFF AUTO: Allows the printer to determine the optimal RAM-disksize based on the amount of available memory.OFF: The RAM is disa

I/O submenuItems on the I/O (input/output) menu affect the communication between the printer and the computer. Item Values ExplanationI/O TIMEOUT 5 to

Resets submenuItems on the Resets submenu relate to returning settings to the defaults and changing settings such asSleep mode.Item Values Explanation

Diagnostics menuAdministrators can use this submenu to isolate parts and to troubleshoot jam and print-quality issues.Item Values ExplanationPRINT EVE

Changing printer-control-panel configuration settingsBy using the printer control panel, you can make changes to general printer configuration default

If set to DISABLED, some non-HP PostScript drivers use the PostScript tray selection methodinstead of the HP method.●SIZE/TYPE PROMPT. Use this item t

Table of contents1 Printer basicsQuick access to printer information ...

3. Press to highlight SYSTEM SETUP, and then press .4. Press to highlight TRAY BEHAVIOR, and then press .5. Press to select SIZE/TYPE PROMPT.6.

To set the personality1. Press Menu to open the menus.2. Press to highlight CONFIGURE DEVICE, and then press .3. Press to highlight SYSTEM SETUP, a

Cartridge lowThe printer has two options for reporting that print-cartridge life is low: CONTINUE is the defaultvalue.●Select CONTINUE to allow the pr

Jam recoveryUse this option to configure the printer response to jams, including how the printer handles the pagesinvolved. AUTO is the default value.

Selecting the language during initial installation1. Turn on the printer.2. When LANGUAGE appears on the control-panel display in the default language

3 Input/output (I/O) configurationThis chapter describes how to configure certain parameters on the printer:●Parallel configuration●USB configurationE

Parallel configurationA parallel connection is made by connecting the printer to the computer using a bidirectional parallelcable (IEEE-1284 compliant

USB configurationThe printer supports a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port. The USB cable can be a maximum of 5 meters (15 feet)long.Connecting the USB cablePlug t

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4 Printing tasksThis chapter describes how to perform basic printing tasks:●Controlling print jobs●Using print media●Configuring output bins●Configuri

Information menu ... 22Pap

Controlling print jobsIn Windows, three settings affect how the printer driver pulls media when you send a print job. TheSource, Type, and Size setti

NOTE: The names of commands and dialog boxes might vary depending on your software program.●Page Setup dialog box: Click Page Setup or a similar comma

Using print mediaBefore purchasing any paper or specialized forms in quantity, verify that your paper supplier hasobtained and understands the print-m

Configuring output binsThe printer has two output bins into which it places finished print jobs:●Top (face-down) output bin: This it the default outpu

Printing to the rear output binNOTE: When tray 1 and the rear output bin are used together, they provide a straight-through paperpath for your print

Configuring traysLoad special print media, such as envelopes, labels, and transparencies, in tray 1 only. Load only paperin tray 2. Loading tray 1 (mu

3. Slide the media-width guides slightly wider than the media.4. Place media into the tray (short-edge in, print-side up). The media should be centere

Setting ExplanationTRAY 1 TYPE=ANYTRAY 1 SIZE=ANYThe printer usually pulls media from tray 1 first unless it is empty or closed. If youdo not keep med

2. On the rear paper-length guide, press the tab and slide it so that the pointer matches the papersize that you are loading. Make sure that the guide

5. Set the paper-size dial (callout 1) and paper-size switch (callout 2) to the size of the paper that youloaded.LockCustom216. Slide the tray into th

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Printing on special mediaSpecial media includes letterhead, prepunched (including 3-hole punched), envelopes, labels,transparencies, full-bleed images

Guidelines for printing on letterhead or preprinted forms●Do not use letterhead paper that is printed with low-temperature inks, such as those used in

2. Open the rear output bin and pull out the tray extension. (This can reduce envelope curl andwrinkling.)3. Slide the width guides on tray 1 outward

5. Adjust the guides to touch the envelope stack without bending the envelopes. Make sure that theenvelopes fit under the tabs on the guides.Printing

●Remove transparencies from the top output bin as they are printed to prevent them from stickingtogether.●Place transparencies on a flat surface after

2. Load paper with the side-to-be printed on facing down, and the top, short-edge toward the front ofthe tray.3. In the printer driver or software pro

If the settings are not available from the software, set the custom paper size from the control panel:1. On the PRINTING menu, set DEFAULT PAPER SIZE=

3. On the rear paper-length guide, press the tab and slide it up against the edge of the stack.Lock4. Slide the side media-width guides up against the

Printing on vellum Vellum is special lightweight paper similar to parchment. Print vellum from tray 1 only, and open the rearoutput bin. Do not print

that is configured for heavy paper. Because this setting affects all print jobs, it is important to returnthe printer to its original settings after t

Printing a different first page ... 76Stopping a print requ

Printing and paper storage environmentIdeally, the printing and paper storage environment should be at or near room temperature, and not toodry or too

Printing on both sides (duplexing)You can print on both sides of a sheet of paper (called duplexing or two-sided printing) manually. The printer print

23525335235212341. Long-edge landscape1This layout is often used in accounting, data processing, and spreadsheet programs.Every other printed image is

Using features in the Windows printer driverWhen you print from a software program, many of the product features are available from the printerdriver.

4. If you want the watermark to appear only on the first page of the document, click First PageOnly.5. Click OK.To remove the watermark, click (none)

1. Open the printer driver (see Gaining access to printer driver settings on page 49).2. On the Paper or Paper/Quality tab, select the appropriate pap

Using features in the Macintosh printer driverWhen you print from a software program, many of the printer features are available from the printerdrive

1. Open the printer driver (see Gaining access to printer driver settings on page 49).2. Click the Layout pop-up menu.3. Next to Pages per Sheet, sele

Managing special printing situationsPrinting a different first pageUse the following procedure to print the first page of a document on a different me

Managing stored jobsNOTE: This feature is available only for printers that have installed hard drives. You must have 80 MBof memory installed to use t

Step 4: Does the job print as expected? ... 97Step 5: Does the printer select

Managing memoryThe printer supports up to 128 MB of memory. You can add additional memory by installing a dual inlinememory module (DIMM) in the DIMM

5 Managing the printerThis chapter describes how to manage the printer:●Using printer information pages●Using the HP Easy Printer Care software●Using

Using printer information pagesFrom the printer control panel, you can print pages that give details about the printer and its currentconfiguration. T

Using the HP Easy Printer Care softwareThe HP Easy Printer Care software is a program that you can use for the following tasks:●Check the printer stat

Section Options●Supplies Status section: Shows detailed supplies status, such as the percentage of tonerremaining in the print cartridge and the statu

Using the HP Printer Utility for MacintoshUse the HP Printer Utility to configure and maintain a printer from a Mac OS X computer.Opening the HP Print

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6 MaintenanceThis chapter describes ways to maintain the printer:●Managing supplies●Replacing supplies and parts●Cleaning the printerENWW 85

Managing suppliesUsing, storing, and monitoring the print cartridge can help ensure high-quality printer output.Supplies lifeThe average cartridge yie

CAUTION: Any damage caused by a non-HP print cartridge is not covered under the HP warrantyand service agreements.To install a new HP print cartridge,