Hp LaserJet 9000 Printer series User Manual

hp LaserJet 9000, 9000n, 9000dn, and 9000hns UseUse of this electronic document indicates that you accept the Copyright and License terms. Copyright

Chapter 1 Printer basics 10Features and benefits of the printerConnectivity z Up to three open enhanced input/output (EIO) expansion slots that sup

Chapter 5 Problem solving 100Clearing jams9 Reinstall the staple cartridge.10 Slide the stapler unit into the finisher.11 Close the stapler-unit door.

Chapter 5 Problem solving 101Clearing jamsIn rare instances, a staple jam might occur in the upper half of the stapler head.1 Follow steps 1 through 4

Chapter 5 Problem solving 102Clearing jamsSolving repeated paper jamsNote If paper jams continue, contact your HP-authorized service provider. (See th

Chapter 5 Problem solving 103Understanding printer messagesUnderstanding printer messagesPrinter messages appear on the printer control panel display

Chapter 5 Problem solving 104Understanding printer messagesResolving control panel messagesMessage Explanation or recommended actionACCESS DENIEDMENUS

Chapter 5 Problem solving 105Understanding printer messagesCARTRIDGE LOW - xxxxPAGES ESTIMATEDTo continue press The message first appears when about e

Chapter 5 Problem solving 106Understanding printer messagesCLOSE TOP COVER ON LEFT ACCESSORYThe top cover on the multifunction finisher is open, or is

Chapter 5 Problem solving 107Understanding printer messagesDISK FILESYSTEM IS FULLalternates withREADYDelete files from the EIO hard disk and then try

Chapter 5 Problem solving 108Understanding printer messagesFLASH FILE OPERATION FAILEDalternates withREADYThe requested operation could not be perform

Chapter 5 Problem solving 109Understanding printer messagesINSTALL CARTRIDGE The print cartridge has been removed or has been installed incorrectly. I

Chapter 1 Printer basics 11Features and benefits of the printerOptional HP EIO hard disk The EIO hard disk accessory can be used to store selected pr

Chapter 5 Problem solving 110Understanding printer messagesMEMORY SHORTAGEJOB CLEAREDalternates withREADYThe printer did not have enough free memory t

Chapter 5 Problem solving 111Understanding printer messagesPERFORM PRINTER MAINTENANCEThe printer has passed its prescribed printed page threshold bet

Chapter 5 Problem solving 112Understanding printer messagesROM DISK DEVICE FAILUREalternates withREADYThe ROM disk had a critical failure and can no l

Chapter 5 Problem solving 113Understanding printer messagesSTAPLER LOWON STAPLESThe stapler device is running out of staples and needs to be refilled.

Chapter 5 Problem solving 114Understanding printer messagesUNABLE TOMOPY JOBA mopy job cannot be mopied because of a memory, disk, or configuration pr

Chapter 5 Problem solving 115Understanding printer messages13.xy.zz JAM IN [LOCATION] Remove jammed paper from the specified location (See “Clearing

Chapter 5 Problem solving 116Understanding printer messages22 PARALLEL I/OBUFFER OVERFLOW alternates withTo continue press Too much data was sent to t

Chapter 5 Problem solving 117Understanding printer messages41.3 UNEXPECTED SIZE TRAY xxalternates withTo change size press A tray (xx) is loaded with

Chapter 5 Problem solving 118Understanding printer messages51.xPRINTER ERRORalternates withTo continue cycle powerA temporary printing error occurred.

Chapter 5 Problem solving 119Understanding printer messages55.xx PRINTERERRORalternates withTo continue press A temporary printing error occurred.Pres

Chapter 1 Printer basics 12Layout and basic operation of the control panelLayout and basic operation of the control panelThe control panel includes th

Chapter 5 Problem solving 120Understanding printer messages59.xPRINTER ERRORalternates withTo continue cycle powerA temporary printing error occurred.

Chapter 5 Problem solving 121Understanding printer messages68.x PERMANENT STORAGE ERRORalternates withTo continue press An error occurred in the print

Chapter 5 Problem solving 122Understanding printer messages69.xPRINTER ERRORA temporary printing error occurred.Turn the printer off, reseat the duple

Chapter 5 Problem solving 123Correcting output quality problemsCorrecting output quality problemsUse the examples in the image defect table to determi

Chapter 5 Problem solving 124Correcting output quality problemsImage defect tableSee “Gray background” on page 126See “Toner smear” on page 126See “Lo

Chapter 5 Problem solving 125Correcting output quality problemsLight print or fadez The print cartridge might be low. Replace the print cartridge.z Ma

Chapter 5 Problem solving 126Correcting output quality problemsz Clean the inside of the printer (see the introduce guide on the product CD, or go to

Chapter 5 Problem solving 127Correcting output quality problemsz Replace the print cartridge.Loose tonerLoose toner, in this context, is defined as to

Chapter 5 Problem solving 128Correcting output quality problemsz Maintenance might be due. Check this by printing a copy of the supplies status page (

Chapter 5 Problem solving 129Correcting output quality problemsz Make sure that paper is loaded correctly, all adjustments have been made, and the pap

Chapter 1 Printer basics 13Layout and basic operation of the control panelKey Function(BACK ARROW)Backs up one step from a selection or from a 10-key

Chapter 5 Problem solving 130Correcting output quality problemsPreventing wrinkles on envelopesIf envelopes are wrinkled when printed, first ensure th

Chapter 5 Problem solving 131Correcting output quality problemsDetecting printer problemsTroubleshooting checklistz Print job on custom paper does not

Chapter 5 Problem solving 132Correcting output quality problemsDetermining printer problemsSituation SolutionA printer cover is open. Firmly close the

Chapter 5 Problem solving 133Correcting output quality problemsPrinter is turned on, but internal fans are not running.Make sure the line voltage is c

Chapter 5 Problem solving 134Correcting output quality problemsSoftware, computer, and printer interface problemsSituation SolutionA page fails to pri

Chapter 5 Problem solving 135Correcting output quality problemsAuto setup did not automatically set up the printer.z Set up the printer manually by se

Chapter 5 Problem solving 136Correcting output quality problemsConnection cannot be established or seems to take longer than usual. z Use a device t

Chapter 5 Problem solving 137Correcting output quality problemsData is missing, but there are no printer messages. z Check your software application t

Chapter 5 Problem solving 138Correcting output quality problemsDriver might not be set up to print on both sides of the paper.Make sure that the optio

Chapter 5 Problem solving 139Correcting output quality problemsGeneral operation problems. For general paper operation information, see “Printing task

Chapter 1 Printer basics 14Layout and basic operation of the control panelInterpreting control panel lightsLight IndicationReadyOff The printer is off

Chapter 5 Problem solving 140Correcting output quality problemsJob prints in Courier (the printer default font) instead of the font you requested.z Th

Chapter 5 Problem solving 141Correcting output quality problemsJob was not stapled. Jobs sent to the stapler might not be stapled for one or more of t

Chapter 5 Problem solving 142Correcting output quality problemsLOAD TRAY x[TYPE] [SIZE] paper size messageLoad the requested paper size, or press to

Chapter 5 Problem solving 143Correcting output quality problemsPaper size adjustment and installation.See the introduce guide on the product CD, or go

Chapter 5 Problem solving 144Correcting output quality problemsPrinter draws paper from the wrong tray.z Be sure your program is selecting the correct

Chapter 5 Problem solving 145Correcting output quality problemsPrinter is usually slow to respond.z Printer speed is highly dependent on how your soft

Chapter 5 Problem solving 146Correcting output quality problemsPrinting stops in the middle of the job. z Check the control panel display for an erro

Chapter 5 Problem solving 147Correcting output quality problemsThe FIR status indicator turns off during transmission.The connection might have been b

Chapter 5 Problem solving 148Correcting output quality problemsCabling configurations

Chapter 5 Problem solving 149Correcting output quality problemsSelecting an alternate PPDThis section, which only applies to Macintosh users, explains

Chapter 1 Printer basics 15Layout and basic operation of the control panelUsing control panel menusFor a complete list of control panel items and poss

Chapter 5 Problem solving 150Correcting output quality problemsRenaming the printer If you are going to rename the printer, do this before selecting t

Chapter 5 Problem solving 151Correcting output quality problemsCommunicating with an optional HP Jetdirect print serverIf the printer contains an opti

Chapter 5 Problem solving 152Correcting output quality problems1 Use the EIO menu to manually set the link speed (10 or 100 Mbps) and communication mo

Chapter 5 Problem solving 153Checking the printer configurationChecking the printer configurationFrom the printer control panel, you can print pages t

Chapter 5 Problem solving 154Checking the printer configurationMenu mapTo see the current settings for the menus and items available in the control pa

Chapter 5 Problem solving 155Checking the printer configurationConfiguration pageUse the configuration page to view current printer settings, to help

Chapter 5 Problem solving 156Checking the printer configuration4Memory lists the printer memory information, PCL Driver Work Space (DWS), and I/O buff

Chapter 5 Problem solving 157Checking the printer configuration1 Supplies website is the local website for ordering supplies through the Internet.2 Ca

Chapter 5 Problem solving 158Checking the printer configuration123

Chapter 5 Problem solving 159Checking the printer configuration1 Product Name and Printer Name indicate the series of HP LaserJet printer in use.2Usag

Chapter 1 Printer basics 16Layout and basic operation of the control panelPaper handling users LED status interpretationUse the following table to int

Chapter 5 Problem solving 160Checking the printer configurationFile directory pageThe file directory page contains the following information:1 Disk In

Chapter 5 Problem solving 161Checking the printer configurationJetdirect pageThe Jetdirect page contains the following information:1 HP Jetdirect Conf

Chapter 5 Problem solving 162Checking the printer configurationEvent log pageThe first page of the event log contains the following information:1 Curr

Chapter 5 Problem solving 163Printing a paper path testTo print an event log1 Press .2 Use or to scroll to Configure Device and press .3 Use or t

Appendix A Specifications 164OverviewASpecificationsOverviewThis section presents some of the printer specifications.

Appendix A Specifications 165OverviewPaper weight equivalence table Use this table to determine approximate equivalent basis weight in weight specific

Appendix A Specifications 166Overview36 91 50 62 75 83 13539100 55 67 82 91 148421075872879715743 11060 74 90 100 16347 11965 80 97 108 17653 134 74 9

Appendix A Specifications 167OverviewPrinting suppliesItem Part number Description or usePrint cartridge30,000 pages C8543X Replacement HP maximum cap

Appendix A Specifications 168OverviewHP LaserJet Paper Letter (8.5 by 11 in), 500 sheets/ream, 10-ream cartonLetter (8.5 by 11 in), 3-hole, 500 sheets

Appendix A Specifications 169OverviewHP MultiPurpose PaperLetter (8.5 by 11 in), 500 sheets/ream, 10-ream cartonLetter (8.5 by 11 in), 500 sheets/ream

Chapter 1 Printer basics 17Helpful printer software for increased printing flexibilityHelpful printer software for increased printing flexibility* The

Appendix A Specifications 170OverviewHP Office Recycled PaperLetter (8.5 by 11 in), 500 sheets/ream, 10-ream cartonLetter (8.5 by 11 in), 3-hole, 500

Appendix A Specifications 171OverviewEnvelope marginsThe following table gives typical address margins for a Commercial #10 or DL envelope.Note For th

Appendix B Control panel menus 172OverviewBControl panel menusOverviewThe control panel menu layout represents an attempt to show the menus used by al

Appendix B Control panel menus 173OverviewThis appendix includes:z Retrieve job menu shows jobs stored on the device. Jobs are listed by user and job

Appendix B Control panel menus 174Retrieve job menuRetrieve job menuNote If there are no private, stored, quick copy, or proof-and-hold jobs on the pr

Appendix B Control panel menus 175Information menuInformation menu To print an information page, scroll to the desired page and press ..Item Explanat

Appendix B Control panel menus 176Paper handling menuPaper handling menu When paper handling settings are correctly configured through the control pan

Appendix B Control panel menus 177Paper handling menuFUSER MODES AUTONORMALLOWHIGH1HIGH2SPECIALConfigure the fuser mode associated with each paper

Appendix B Control panel menus 178Configure device menuConfigure device menuThis menu contains all administrative functions.Printing submenuSome items

Appendix B Control panel menus 179Configure device menuDEFAULT CUSTOM PAPER SIZEUNIT OF MEASUREX DIMENSIONY DIMENSIONAllows the user to set a custom p

Chapter 1 Printer basics 18Helpful printer software for increased printing flexibilityFor network printer configuration and management, use the HP Web

Appendix B Control panel menus 180Configure device menuMANUAL FEED=OFF OFFONFeed the paper manually from optional Tray 1, rather than automatically fr

Appendix B Control panel menus 181Configure device menuFORM LENGTHORIENTATIONFONT SOURCEFONT NUMBERFONT PITCH=10.00FONT POINT SIZE=12.00SYMBOL SET=PC-

Appendix B Control panel menus 182Configure device menuAPPEND CR TO LF=NO YESNOSelect YES to append a carriage return to each line feed encountered in

Appendix B Control panel menus 183Configure device menuSTAPLES=NONE Values vary depending on the output device attachedIf stapling is requested, indic

Appendix B Control panel menus 184Configure device menuPrint quality submenuSome items in this menu are accessible from a software application, or fro

Appendix B Control panel menus 185Configure device menuECONOMODE=OFF OFFONTurn EconoMode on (to save toner) or off (for high quality).EconoMode is des

Appendix B Control panel menus 186Configure device menuSystem setup submenuItems in this menu affect the printer function. Configure the printer accor

Appendix B Control panel menus 187Configure device menuCLEARABLE WARNINGS=JOB ONJOBSet the amount of time that a clearable warning is displayed on the

Appendix B Control panel menus 188Configure device menuJAM RECOVERY=AUTOAUTOONOFFDetermine how the printer functions when a jam occurs.AUTO: The print

Appendix B Control panel menus 189Configure device menuI/O submenuItems in the I/O (input/output) menu affect the communication between the printer an

Chapter 1 Printer basics 19Helpful printer software for increased printing flexibilityThe CD includes software designed for end users and network admi

Appendix B Control panel menus 190Configure device menuEIO submenuThe EIO (enhanced input/output) submenu appears only when an EIO device is installed

Appendix B Control panel menus 191Configure device menuItem Options Values ExplanationTCP/IP ENABLECONFIG METHODMANUAL SETTINGSONOFFBOOTPDHCPMANUALIP

Appendix B Control panel menus 192Configure device menuIPX/SPX ENABLEFRAME TYPESOURCE ROUTINGONOFFAUTOEN_8023EN_IIEN_8022EN_SNAPTR_8022TR_SNAPAUTOOF

Appendix B Control panel menus 193Configure device menuLINK SPEED AUTO10T HALF10T FULL100TX HALF100TX FULLFor an Ethernet network only, sets the netwo

Appendix B Control panel menus 194Configure device menuDiagnostics submenuAdministrators can use this submenu to isolate parts, and to troubleshoot ja

Appendix B Control panel menus 195Configure device menuThe items in the Resets submenu will clear all memory in the printer, while CANCEL JOB clears o

Appendix B Control panel menus 196Service menuService menuThe Service menu is locked and requires a PIN to enter. A service professional may use this,

Appendix C Printer memory and expansion 197OverviewCPrinter memory and expansionOverviewThis appendix includes:z Determining memory requirementsz Inst

Appendix C Printer memory and expansion 198OverviewYou might want to add more memory to the printer if you often print complex graphics or PS document

Appendix C Printer memory and expansion 199Determining memory requirementsDetermining memory requirementsThe amount of memory you need depends on the

iiCopyright and LicenseCopyright Hewlett-Packard Company 2003All Rights Reserved. Except as allowed by copyright laws or herein, reproduction, adapt

Chapter 1 Printer basics 20Helpful printer software for increased printing flexibilityPrinter driversPrinter drivers access the printer features and a

Appendix C Printer memory and expansion 200Installing memoryInstalling memoryUse this procedure to install additional memory. Before you begin, print

Appendix C Printer memory and expansion 201Installing memoryCAUTIONStatic electricity can damage DIMMs. When handling DIMMs, either wear an antistatic

Appendix C Printer memory and expansion 202Installing memory4 Grasp the screws and pull the formatter board out of the printer. Place it on a flat, no

Appendix C Printer memory and expansion 203Installing memory7 Slide the formatter board back into the printer and tighten the two screws.8 Plug in the

Appendix C Printer memory and expansion 204Checking memory installationChecking memory installationFollow this procedure to verify that DIMMs are inst

Appendix C Printer memory and expansion 205Saving resources (permanent resources)Saving resources (permanent resources)Utilities or jobs that you down

Appendix C Printer memory and expansion 206Installing EIO cards/mass storageInstalling EIO cards/mass storageHewlett-Packard constantly introduces new

Appendix D Printer commands 207OverviewDPrinter commandsOverviewMost software applications do not require you to enter printer commands. See your comp

Appendix D Printer commands 208OverviewPCL 5e PCL 5e printer commands tell the printer which tasks to perform or which fonts to use. This appendix pro

Appendix D Printer commands 209Understanding PCL 5e printer command syntaxUnderstanding PCL 5e printer command syntaxBefore using printer commands, co

Chapter 1 Printer basics 21Helpful printer software for increased printing flexibilityChoose the correct printer driver for your needs z Use the PCL 6

Appendix D Printer commands 210Understanding PCL 5e printer command syntax2 When combining escape sequences, change the uppercase (termination) charac

Appendix D Printer commands 211Selecting PCL 5e fontsSelecting PCL 5e fontsPrint a PCL font list to view the command for each internal font (See “PCL

Appendix D Printer commands 212Common PCL 5e printer commandsCommon PCL 5e printer commands Function Command Options (#)Job control commandsReset ?E n

Appendix D Printer commands 213Common PCL 5e printer commandsPage control commandsPaper source Ecl#H 0 = prints or ejects current page1 = Tray 22 = ma

Appendix D Printer commands 214Common PCL 5e printer commandsPaper type Ec&n# 5WdBond = Bond6WdPlain = Plain6WdColor = Color7WdLabels = Labels9

Appendix D Printer commands 215Common PCL 5e printer commandsDisplay functions On EcY n/aDisplay functions Off EcZ n/aLanguage selectionEnter PCL mode

Appendix D Printer commands 216Common PCL 5e printer commandsPrimary stroke Wt.b Ec(s#B 0 = medium (book or text)1 = semi bold3 = bold4 = extra boldT

Appendix E Regulatory information 217OverviewERegulatory informationOverviewz Environmental product stewardship programz Environmental conformity

Appendix E Regulatory information 218Environmental product stewardship programEnvironmental product stewardship programProtecting the environmentHewle

Appendix E Regulatory information 219Environmental product stewardship programThe printer design reduces:Energy consumption Energy usage drops signif

Chapter 1 Printer basics 22Helpful printer software for increased printing flexibilityAdditional driversYou can obtain the following additional printe

Appendix E Regulatory information 220Environmental product stewardship programThis HP LaserJet printer also contributes to protecting the environment

Appendix E Regulatory information 221Environmental product stewardship programMaterial safety data sheet The Print Cartridge/Drum material safety data

Appendix E Regulatory information 222Environmental product stewardship programTo ensure longevity of your HP LaserJet printer, HP provides the followi

Appendix E Regulatory information 223Environmental conformityEnvironmental conformityPlastics Plastic parts have material identification markings, acc

224Numerics10/100Base-TX servers, troubleshooting 1511200 dpi setting 1842000-sheet tray. See Tray 43,000-sheet stacker. See stacker3,000-sheet stap

Index 225bins, outputcapacities 9error messages 108features 9full, error messages 104jam locations 84jams, clearing 91locating 40multifunction fi

Index 226CD-ROM, printing system 18CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons) 218charactersdropouts, troubleshooting 125misformed, troubleshooting 127symbol sets

Index 227configuration pageinformation on 155printing 175viewing from embedded web server 27Configure device menu 178configure printer page, embed

Index 228counts, pageresetting from Service menu 196viewing 155, 162Courier fontsettings 180troubleshooting 140creases, troubleshooting 128crop mar

Index 229disk accessoryerror messages 106, 107features 11file directory, printing 160, 175installing 206job retention 60, 186management tools 26no

Chapter 1 Printer basics 23Helpful printer software for increased printing flexibilityAccess the Windows printer driverTo configure the driver, access

Index 230edge-to-edge modemargin settings 184override settings 180edges not printing, troubleshooting 134EIO cardsbuffer overflow, error messages

Index 231FastRes 184fax-on-demand service 221featuresdrivers 21, 51job retention 59printer 9feeding modes, trays 55, 58FIH (Foreign Interface Harne

Index 232Ggarbled pages, troubleshooting 138glossy paper, HP 167graphical display, control panel 12graphics language, HP-GL/2 208, 215gray backgro

Index 233IBM OS/2downloading drivers 22versions supported 19illegal operations, error messages 106image qualitycleaning page, printing 80defect t

Index 234IrDA-compliant devicesprinting from 71, 72troubleshooting 136, 138Jjamsclearing 83duplex printing accessory 89error messages 105, 115freq

Index 235landscape orientationdriver settings 38PCL commands 214setting as default 181language page, embedded web server 28language, control pane

Index 236loading mediaA4 31, 32custom sized 33, 34envelopes 37, 44error messages 112, 113labels 37letter 31, 32prepunched 35, 36LocalTalk support

Index 237mediacurl, troubleshooting 128default image size, setting 178error messages 112first page, different 53fuser modes 177HP 167labels 37,

Index 238MSDS (material safety data sheet) 221multifunction finisherbins 41booklet bin error message 108booklets, making 74different paper size er

Index 239on button 132one-sided printing, PCL commands 212online mode 144operating systems supported 19order supplies page, embedded web server

Chapter 1 Printer basics 24Helpful printer software for increased printing flexibilitySoftware for Macintosh computersApple LaserWriter driver, versio

Index 240papercurl, troubleshooting 128default image size, setting 178error messages 112first page, different 53fuser modes 177HP 167letter, loa

Index 241PCL commandscommon 212escape sequences 209font list 211syntax 209PCL driversbackward compatibility 208features 21included 20PCL font list

Index 242prepunched paperfuser mode 177loading 35, 36PCL commands 214printing 47preventative maintenance kit. See Printer Maintenance Kitprint cart

Index 243PS driversfeatures 21included 20PS error pages 134, 180PS font list, printing 159, 175PS fonts, Macintosh 25PS jobs, troubleshooting 1

Index 244Resource Manager 26resource saving 205restoring factory default settings 195resuming printing 73Retrieve job menu 174returns, bulk 220

Index 245softwareMacintosh 17operating systems supported 19toner level, checking from 77troubleshooting 135Windows 17sources, paperPCL commands 21

Index 246storing print cartridges 76substituted fontsCourier, troubleshooting 140downloaded, troubleshooting 134, 145EPS files, troubleshooting 13

Index 247Tray 1A4 paper, loading 31bad connection, error message 104capacity 9custom media, loading 33envelopes, loading 37, 44error messages 109

Index 248troubleshootingcontrol panel LEDs 14control panel messages 103image defect tables 123information pages 153paper path test 163printing 1

Index 249websitesEnergy Star 219firmware upgrades 10HP Customer Care 222HP Jetdirect Printer Installer for UNIX 26HP Web JetAdmin 18material saf

Chapter 1 Printer basics 25Helpful printer software for increased printing flexibilityHP LaserJet Utility (Macintosh) The HP LaserJet Utility allows

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Chapter 1 Printer basics 26Helpful printer software for increased printing flexibilitySoftware for networksHP Web JetAdmin softwareHP Web JetAdmin is

Chapter 1 Printer basics 27Helpful printer software for increased printing flexibilityHome pagesThe home pages of the embedded Web server are the info

Chapter 1 Printer basics 28Helpful printer software for increased printing flexibilityDevice pagesThe device pages of the embedded Web server allow yo

Chapter 1 Printer basics 29Helpful printer software for increased printing flexibilityNetwork pagesThe network pages of the embedded Web server provid

iii1 Printer basicsFeatures and benefits of the printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Layout and basic operation of the cont

Chapter 2 Printing tasks 302Printing tasksThis section presents basic printing tasks, such as:z Orienting mediaz Basic printing instructionsz Selectin

Chapter 2 Printing tasks 31Orienting mediaOrienting mediaOrient media types and sizes according to the tray from which it will print and according to

Chapter 2 Printing tasks 32Orienting mediaType of media Tray Duplexed Orient media like thisLetter or A4, including letterhead(weights up to 199 g/m2)

Chapter 2 Printing tasks 33Orienting mediaType of media Tray Duplexed Orient media like thisOther standard sizes and custom sizes(weights up to 216 g/

Chapter 2 Printing tasks 34Orienting mediaType of media Tray Duplexed Orient media like thisOther standard sizes and custom sizes(weights up to 199 g/

Chapter 2 Printing tasks 35Orienting mediaType of media Tray Duplexed Orient media like thisPrepunched Letter or A4(weights up to 216 g/m2)(58 lb bond

Chapter 2 Printing tasks 36Orienting mediaPrepunched Letter or A4(weights up to 199 g/m2)(53 lb bond) 2, 3, or 4 No Long edge with holes toward feed

Chapter 2 Printing tasks 37Orienting mediaType of media Tray Duplexed Orient media like thisLabels, Letter, A4 size sheets, or transparencies Tray 1

Chapter 2 Printing tasks 38Basic printing instructionsBasic printing instructionsThis section provides the basic instructions for printing when settin

Chapter 2 Printing tasks 39Basic printing instructions7 In the paper source box, select the tray from which you want paper pulled or select the paper

iv3 Advanced printing tasksOverview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50Using features in th

Chapter 2 Printing tasks 40Selecting the output binSelecting the output binThe printer has several output locations: the standard output bin, the face

Chapter 2 Printing tasks 41Selecting the output binIf you choose the 3,000-sheet stacker or 3,000-sheet stapler/stacker, the output bins are Bin 1 (fa

Chapter 2 Printing tasks 42Selecting the output binSelecting an output locationYou can select an output location (bin) through your program or printer

Chapter 2 Printing tasks 43Printing envelopesPrinting envelopesYou can print envelopes using optional Tray 1, which holds up to 10 envelopes. Many typ

Chapter 2 Printing tasks 44Printing envelopesTo load envelopes in optional Tray 11 Open optional Tray 1, but do not pull out the extension. (Most enve

Chapter 2 Printing tasks 45Printing envelopesTo change the fuser levers1 If an optional output device is installed, slide it away from the printer to

Chapter 2 Printing tasks 46Printing envelopesTo print envelopes from a program1 Load envelopes into optional Tray 1.2 In your program or in the printe

Chapter 2 Printing tasks 47Printing special paperPrinting special paperThis section contains guidelines for printing on special media, which includes

Chapter 2 Printing tasks 48Printing special paperPrinting labelsz Orient labels according to the guidelines in “Orienting media” on page 31.z Print a

Chapter 2 Printing tasks 49Printing special paperGuidelines for custom-size paper, card stock, and heavy paperz You can print custom-size paper from o

vManaging the print cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76Non-HP print cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Chapter 3 Advanced printing tasks 50Overview3Advanced printing tasksOverviewThis section presents these advanced printing tasks:z Using features in th

Chapter 3 Advanced printing tasks 51Using features in the printer driverUsing features in the printer driverWhen you print from a software application

Chapter 3 Advanced printing tasks 52Using features in the printer driverFor Macintosh, you can select “Custom” and specify the text you choose, depend

Chapter 3 Advanced printing tasks 53Different first pageDifferent first pageTo print a different first page Follow these instructions for printing a

Chapter 3 Advanced printing tasks 54Blank back pageBlank back pageThis option allows you to add blank pages to the end of a print job.For Windows, sel

Chapter 3 Advanced printing tasks 55Customizing optional Tray 1 operationCustomizing optional Tray 1 operationCustomize optional Tray 1 to fit your pr

Chapter 3 Advanced printing tasks 56Customizing optional Tray 1 operationManually feeding paper from optional Tray 1The manual feed feature is another

Chapter 3 Advanced printing tasks 57Printing by type and size of paperPrinting by type and size of paperYou can configure the printer to select paper

Chapter 3 Advanced printing tasks 58Printing by type and size of paperTo print by type and size of paper Note Settings in the printer driver and softw

Chapter 3 Advanced printing tasks 59Job retention featuresJob retention featuresThe four special job features available for this printer are: Private

viFile directory page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160Jetdirect page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Chapter 3 Advanced printing tasks 60Printing a private jobPrinting a private jobThe private printing feature lets a user specify that a job is not pri

Chapter 3 Advanced printing tasks 61Printing a private jobDeleting a private jobA private job is automatically deleted from the printer hard disk acce

Chapter 3 Advanced printing tasks 62Storing a print jobStoring a print jobThe user can download a print job to the printer hard disk accessory without

Chapter 3 Advanced printing tasks 63Storing a print jobPrinting a stored jobThe user can print a job stored on the printer hard disk accessory from th

Chapter 3 Advanced printing tasks 64Storing a print jobDeleting a stored jobJobs stored on the printer hard disk accessory can be deleted from the con

Chapter 3 Advanced printing tasks 65QuickCopying a jobQuickCopying a jobThe QuickCopy feature prints the requested number of copies of a job and store

Chapter 3 Advanced printing tasks 66QuickCopying a jobPrinting additional copies of QuickCopy jobsThis section describes how to print additional copie

Chapter 3 Advanced printing tasks 67QuickCopying a jobDeleting a QuickCopy jobDelete a QuickCopy job at the printer when you no longer need it. If the

Chapter 3 Advanced printing tasks 68Proofing and holding a jobProofing and holding a jobThe proof and hold feature provides a quick and easy way to pr

Chapter 3 Advanced printing tasks 69Proofing and holding a jobPrinting the remaining copies of a held jobThe user can print the remaining copies of a

viiD Printer commandsOverview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207Understanding PCL 5e printe

Chapter 3 Advanced printing tasks 70Proofing and holding a jobDeleting a held jobWhen a user sends a proof and hold job, the printer automatically del

Chapter 3 Advanced printing tasks 71Printing with the optional HP Fast InfraRed (FIR) ReceiverPrinting with the optional HP Fast InfraRed (FIR) Receiv

Chapter 3 Advanced printing tasks 72Printing with the optional HP Fast InfraRed (FIR) ReceiverPrinting a job using FIRDepending on the size of the job

Chapter 3 Advanced printing tasks 73Interrupting and resuming printingInterrupting and resuming printingThe job interrupt and resume feature lets you

Chapter 3 Advanced printing tasks 74Making bookletsMaking bookletsTo make booklets easily, you can use the multifunction finisher as your output devic

Chapter 4 Printer maintenance 75Overview4Printer maintenanceOverviewThis section explains basic printer maintenance.z Managing the print cartridgez Pr

Chapter 4 Printer maintenance 76Managing the print cartridgeManaging the print cartridgeWhen you use a new, authentic HP print cartridge (C8543X), you

Chapter 4 Printer maintenance 77Managing the print cartridgeCAUTION To prevent damage to the print cartridge, do not expose it to light for more than

Chapter 4 Printer maintenance 78Managing the print cartridge1 At the bottom right of your screen (in the system tray), double-click the Printer icon.

Chapter 4 Printer maintenance 79Print cartridge conditionsPrint cartridge conditionsPrint cartridge is lowWhen the print cartridge is low, the printer

Chapter 1 Printer basics 81Printer basicsCongratulations on your purchase of an HP LaserJet 9000 Series printer. If you have not done so, see the star

Chapter 4 Printer maintenance 80Print cartridge conditionsUsing the printer cleaning pageNote To ensure good print quality with certain types of paper

Chapter 4 Printer maintenance 81Print cartridge conditionsConfiguring alerts You can use HP Web JetAdmin or the printer embedded Web server to config

Chapter 5 Problem solving 82Overview5Problem solvingOverviewThis section will help you to troubleshoot and solve printer problems.“Clearing jams” on p

Chapter 5 Problem solving 83Clearing jamsClearing jamsIf the printer control panel displays a paper jam message, look for paper in the locations indic

Chapter 5 Problem solving 84Clearing jamsJam locations Optional Tray 1Right doorVertical transfer doorOptional Tray 4Tray 2 and Tray 3Left door(be

Chapter 5 Problem solving 85Clearing jamsClearing jams from the input tray areasTo clear jams in optional Tray 11 Check for paper in the optional Tray

Chapter 5 Problem solving 86Clearing jamsTo clear jams inside the right door1 Open the right door.2 Check for paper in the right door area, and remove

Chapter 5 Problem solving 87Clearing jamsTo clear jams in Trays 2 and 31 Open the tray until it stops.2 Check for paper in the tray area, and remove a

Chapter 5 Problem solving 88Clearing jamsTo clear jams in optional Tray 41 Open optional Tray 4.2 Check for paper in the tray area, and remove any pap

Chapter 5 Problem solving 89Clearing jamsClearing jams from the duplex printing accessory (duplexer)To clear jams in the duplex printing accessory1 If

Chapter 1 Printer basics 9Features and benefits of the printerFeatures and benefits of the printerPrint cartridgez supplies status page with toner gau

Chapter 5 Problem solving 90Clearing jams6 Check for paper in the duplex printing accessory area, and remove any paper by pulling it out of the printe

Chapter 5 Problem solving 91Clearing jamsClearing jams from the output areasTo clear jams in the standard output bin 1 If the jam extends into the out

Chapter 5 Problem solving 92Clearing jamsTo clear jams in the left door (fuser area) 1 If an optional output device is installed, slide it away from

Chapter 5 Problem solving 93Clearing jamsTo clear jams in the multifunction finisher1 Open the finisher cover.2 Slowly and carefully pull the paper st

Chapter 5 Problem solving 94Clearing jams5 Carefully remove any paper from the printer output area.6 Carefully remove any paper from the finisher inpu

Chapter 5 Problem solving 95Clearing jams9 Close the stapler-unit door.10 Reattach the finisher.910

Chapter 5 Problem solving 96Clearing jamsTo clear a staple jam from the optional stapler/stackerNoteThe message JAM INSIDE STAPLER displays on the co

Chapter 5 Problem solving 97Clearing jams5 Remove the jammed staple.6 Push the cartridge lever down.7 Insert the staple cartridge so that it snaps int

Chapter 5 Problem solving 98Clearing jamsTo clear a staple jam from the multifunction finisher1 Open the stapler-unit door.2 Slide the stapler-unit to

Chapter 5 Problem solving 99Clearing jams5 Remove the staple cartridge.6 Pull up on the lever labeled with a green dot.7 Remove the damaged staple.8 P