Hp LaserJet 9050 Printer series User Manual

HP LaserJet 9040/9050User Guide

8 Chapter 1 Printer basics ENWWUser interface● Graphic display on control panel● Embedded Web server to gain access to support and order supplies (for

98 Chapter 6 Problem solving ENWWClearing jamsIf a paper-jam message appears on the printer control panel, look for paper in the locations that are in

ENWW Clearing jams 99Clearing jams from the input tray areasTo clear jams in optional Tray 11 Check for paper in the optional Tray 1 area, and remove

100 Chapter 6 Problem solving ENWW3 Open the jam access cover. Pull out and lift the green tab.4 Remove any paper from this area by pulling it out of

ENWW Clearing jams 1013 Close the tray.4 Open and close the right door to reset the printer.To clear jams in optional Tray 41 Open the vertical transf

102 Chapter 6 Problem solving ENWW3 If you did not see any paper in the right access door, open optional Tray 4.4 Check for paper in the tray area, an

ENWW Clearing jams 103Clearing jams from the duplex printing accessory (duplexer)To clear jams in the duplex printing accessory1 If an optional output

104 Chapter 6 Problem solving ENWW5 Open the front door.6 Check for paper in the duplex printing accessory area, and remove any paper by pulling it ou

ENWW Clearing jams 105Clearing jams from the output areasTo clear jams in the standard output bin 1 If the jam extends into the output area, slowly an

106 Chapter 6 Problem solving ENWW2 Open the left door.WARNING! Avoid touching the adjacent fusing area. It can be hot.3 Remove any jammed or damaged

ENWW Clearing jams 107To clear jams in the multifunction finisher1 Open the finisher cover.2 Slowly and carefully pull the paper straight out of the f

ENWW Features and benefits of the printer 9• Optional 8-bin mailbox: A stacker, collator, or job separator that also provides eight mailboxes that can

108 Chapter 6 Problem solving ENWW4 Move the finisher away from the printer.5 Carefully remove any paper from the printer output area.6 Carefully remo

ENWW Clearing jams 1098 To clear a booklet jam, turn the bottom green knob clockwise to remove the booklet.9 Close the stapler-unit door.10 Reattach t

110 Chapter 6 Problem solving ENWWTo clear a staple jam from the optional stacker/stapler 1 Slide the stacker/stapler away from the printer.2 Open the

ENWW Clearing jams 1114 Pull the cartridge lever up.5 Remove the jammed staple.6 Push the cartridge lever down.7 Insert the staple cartridge so that i

112 Chapter 6 Problem solving ENWW9 Reattach the stacker/stapler to the printer.Note The stapler needs to reload after clearing a staple jam, so the f

ENWW Clearing jams 1133 Turn the large green knob until the blue dot appears in the window of the stapler unit.4 Turn the small green knob at the top

114 Chapter 6 Problem solving ENWW6 Pull up on the lever labeled with a green dot.7 Remove the damaged staple.8 Press down on the lever that is labele

ENWW Clearing jams 11511 Close the stapler-unit door.In rare instances, a staple jam might occur in the upper half of the stapler head.1 Follow steps

116 Chapter 6 Problem solving ENWWTo clear jams in the 8-bin mailboxNote Check that the paper in use is not thicker or heavier than what the 8-bin mai

ENWW Clearing jams 117Solving repeated paper jamsNote If the jams continue, contact your HP-authorized service provider. (See the HP support flyer or

10 Chapter 1 Printer basics ENWWSecurity features● Secure Disk Erase● Security lock● Job retentionFor more information about these features, see Secur

118 Chapter 6 Problem solving ENWWUnderstanding printer messagesPrinter messages appear on the printer control-panel display to relay the normal statu

ENWW Resolving control-panel messages 119Resolving control-panel messagesMessage Explanation or recommended actionAccess DeniedMENUS LOCKEDThe printer

120 Chapter 6 Problem solving ENWWCleaning... The printer is processing the cleaning page.CLEANING DISK<x>% COMPLETE...Do not power offalternate

ENWW Resolving control-panel messages 121INSERT ORCLOSE TRAY xxFor help press The specified tray must be inserted or closed for printing to continue.I

122 Chapter 6 Problem solving ENWWPausedTo return to ready press STOPThe product is paused but no errors. exist The product will continue to receive d

ENWW Resolving control-panel messages 123TOO MANY PAGES IN JOB TO STAPLEFor help press The job is too large to staple. The job will be printed unstapl

124 Chapter 6 Problem solving ENWW22 EIO xBUFFER OVERFLOWTo continue press Too much data was sent to the EIO card in the specified slot (x). An improp

ENWW Resolving control-panel messages 12550.x FUSER ERRORFor help press A fuser error has occurred.Turn the printer off, and then turn the printer on.

126 Chapter 6 Problem solving ENWW58.xx ERRORFor help pressalternates withTo continue turn off then onA temporary printing error occurred.Turn the pri

ENWW Resolving control-panel messages 12769.x ERRORFor help press alternates withTo continue turn off then onA temporary printing error occurred.Turn

ENWW Features and benefits of the printer 11Optional output devices (one device can be installed in any printer)3,000-sheet stackerOne 3,000-sheet sta

128 Chapter 6 Problem solving ENWWCorrecting output quality problemsUse the examples in the image defect table to determine which print quality proble

ENWW Correcting output quality problems 129Light print or fade● The print cartridge might be low. Replace the print cartridge.● Maintenance might be d

130 Chapter 6 Problem solving ENWWToner smear Also see Loose toner.● Print a few more pages to see if the problem corrects itself.● Try using a differ

ENWW Correcting output quality problems 131Page skew ● Print a few more pages to see if the problem corrects itself.● Verify that there are no torn pi

132 Chapter 6 Problem solving ENWWPreventing wrinkles on envelopesIf envelopes are wrinkled when printed, first ensure that you are using supported ty

ENWW Solving common printer issues 133Solving common printer issuesTroubleshooting checklist● Ensure that media that is loaded into the trays is from

134 Chapter 6 Problem solving ENWWSituation SolutionA page fails to print. Set PRINT PS ERRORS=ON, and then send the job again to print a PS error pag

ENWW Solving common printer issues 135Computer software problem.Check that your computer is working correctly by printing from a program you know work

136 Chapter 6 Problem solving ENWWFirst page takes much longer to print than following pages.● Make sure that the printer control panel shows READY.●

ENWW Solving common printer issues 137Job prints on the wrong side of the paper.● Make sure you have loaded the paper correctly. (See Loading input tr

12 Chapter 1 Printer basics ENWWMemory, fonts, and mass storage SDRAM double data rate (DDR) memory DIMMs(100-pin)The printer has two memory DIMM slot

138 Chapter 6 Problem solving ENWWOptional Tray 4 will not work.The power cord is not firmly plugged in to both the printer and the power receptacle.

ENWW Solving common printer issues 139Printer draws paper from the wrong tray.● Be sure your program is selecting the correct paper size or type.● Mak

140 Chapter 6 Problem solving ENWWPrinter prints wrong fonts or formats.● The font is not present in the printer and must be downloaded from your prog

ENWW Solving common printer issues 141The Macintosh computer is not communicating with the printer.● Make sure that READY appears on the printer contr

142 Chapter 6 Problem solving ENWWUsing the embedded Web serverHome pagesThe home pages of the embedded Web server are the informational pages for the

ENWW Using the embedded Web server 143Device pagesUse the device pages of the embedded Web server to configure the printer from your computer. These p

144 Chapter 6 Problem solving ENWWPrinting information pagesFrom the printer control panel, you can print these pages, which contain information about

ENWW Checking the printer configuration 145Checking the printer configurationInformation about printer configuration can be found in the Getting Start

146 Chapter 6 Problem solving ENWWConfiguration pageUse the configuration page to view current printer settings, to help troubleshoot printer problems

ENWW Checking the printer configuration 147Supplies status pageUse the supplies status page to obtain information about the print cartridge that is in

ENWW Features and benefits of the printer 13Cable and interface accessoriesEIO cards ● HP Jetdirect Connectivity Card for USB, serial, and LocalTalk c

148 Chapter 6 Problem solving ENWWUsage pageUse the usage page to obtain information about the page sizes and number of pages printed.The usage page c

ENWW Checking the printer configuration 149PCL or PS font listUse the font lists to see which fonts are currently installed in the printer. (The font

150 Chapter 6 Problem solving ENWWJetdirect pageThe Jetdirect page contains the following information:1 HP Jetdirect Configuration indicates the print

ENWW Checking the printer configuration 151Event log pageThe first page of the event log contains the following information:1 Current Page Count indic

152 Chapter 6 Problem solving ENWWPrinting a paper path testThe paper path test can be used to verify that various paper paths are working properly or

ENWW Overview 153ASpecificationsOverviewThis section presents some of the printer specifications.● Paper specifications● Environmental specificationsP

154 Appendix A Specifications ENWWPrinting supplies39 100 55 67 82 91 14842 107 58 72 87 97 15743 11060 74 90 100 16347 119 65 80 97 108 17653 134 74

ENWW Overview 155HP LaserJet Paper Letter (8.5 x 11 in), 500 sheets/ream, 10-ream cartonLetter (8.5 x 11 in), 3-hole, 500 sheets/ream, 10-ream cartonL

156 Appendix A Specifications ENWWEnvelope marginsThe following table gives typical address margins for a Commercial #10 or DL envelope.Note For the b

ENWW Paper specifications 157Supported sizes of paper for input and output Note For more information on an optional HP output device, see the user gui

14 Chapter 1 Printer basics ENWWExternal view of printer and accessories1. Standard top bin (face-down output bin)2. Optional Tray 13. Right door4. Ve

158 Appendix A Specifications ENWWLeft output bin Up to 100 sheetsUp to 10transparencies● Standard sizes:Letter, Legal, Executive, ISO A3, ISO A4, ISO

ENWW Paper specifications 159Optional multifunction finisherUp to 1,000 sheets of stacked 20 lb bond for Letter and A4 (up to 50 sheets stapled), and

160 Appendix A Specifications ENWWSupported types of paperUse settings on the printer control panel to select the following types of paper and other p

ENWW Paper specifications 161LabelsTo avoid damaging the printer, use only labels recommended for use in monochrome laser printers. Never print on the

162 Appendix A Specifications ENWWEnvelope constructionEnvelope construction is critical. Envelope fold lines can vary considerably, not only between

ENWW Environmental specifications 163Environmental specificationsElectrical specificationsWARNING! Power requirements are based on the country/region

164 Appendix A Specifications ENWWAcoustical specificationsNote Configuration tested: The HP LaserJet 9050 printing simplex from Tray 3 at 50 ppm usin

ENWW Overview 165BControl-panel menusOverviewThe control-panel menu layout shows the menus that everyone uses while protecting the menus that administ

166 Appendix B Control-panel menus ENWWRetrieve job menuNote If no private, stored, quick copy, or proof and hold jobs are stored on the printer hard

ENWW Paper handling menu 167Paper handling menu When paper handling settings are correctly configured through the control panel, you can print by sele

ENWW Layout and basic operation of the control panel 15Layout and basic operation of the control panelThe control panel includes three light-emitting

168 Appendix B Control-panel menus ENWWConfigure device menuThis menu contains all administrative functions.Printing submenuSome items in this menu ar

ENWW Configure device menu 169DEFAULT PAPER TYPEPLAINPREPRINTEDLETTERHEADTRANSPARENCYPREPUNCHEDLABELSBONDRECYCLEDCOLORCARDSTOCK>163ROUGH 90-105 G/M

170 Appendix B Control-panel menus ENWWPCL submenuCOURIER FONT=REGULARREGULARDARKSelect the version of Courier font to use:REGULAR: The internal Couri

ENWW Configure device menu 171Print quality submenuSome items in this menu are accessible from a software application, or from the driver (if the appr

172 Appendix B Control-panel menus ENWWRESOLUTION=FASTRES 1200 300600FASTRES 1200Select the resolution from the following values:300: Produces draf

ENWW Configure device menu 173System setup submenuItems in this menu affect the printer function. Configure the printer according to your printing nee

174 Appendix B Control-panel menus ENWWPERSONALITY=AUTO AUTOPCLPSPDFXHTMLMIMESelect the default printer language (personality). Possible values are de

ENWW Configure device menu 175I/O submenuItems in the I/O (input/output) menu affect the communication between the printer and the computer.I/O timeou

176 Appendix B Control-panel menus ENWWEmbedded Jetdirect submenuItem Options Values ExplanationTCP/IP ENABLEHOST NAMECONFIG METHODDHCP RELEASEDHCP RE

ENWW Configure device menu 177TCP/IPDEFAULT IPPRIMARY DNSSECONDARY DNSPROXY SERVERPROXY PORTAUTO IPLEGACY .A link-local IP address 169.254.x.x will be

16 Chapter 1 Printer basics ENWWInterpreting control-panel lights Using control-panel menusFor a complete list of control-panel items and possible val

178 Appendix B Control-panel menus ENWWDIAGNOSTICS LOOPBACK TESTPING TESTPING RESULTSYESNODEST IPPACKET SIZETIMEOUTCOUNTPRINT RESULTSEXECUTEPACKETS SE

ENWW Configure device menu 179Resets submenu Note Use this menu with caution. You can lose buffered page data or printer configuration settings when y

180 Appendix B Control-panel menus ENWWDiagnostics menuAdministrators can use this menu to troubleshoot jam and print quality issues.Service menuThe S

ENWW Overview 181CPrinter memory and expansionOverviewThis appendix includes:● Determining memory requirements● Installing memory and fonts● Checking

182 Appendix C Printer memory and expansion ENWWDetermining memory requirementsThe amount of memory you need depends on the types of documents you pri

ENWW Installing memory and fonts 183To install memory1 If you have not already done so, print a configuration page to find out how much memory is inst

184 Appendix C Printer memory and expansion ENWW5 Remove the DIMM from the antistatic package. Hold the DIMM with fingers against the side edges and t

ENWW Installing memory and fonts 1858 Plug in the power cord and connect all cables. Turn the printer on.To install a flash memory cardCAUTION Do not

186 Appendix C Printer memory and expansion ENWWWARNING! The formatter has sharp edges.3 Grasp the screws and pull the formatter board out of the prin

ENWW Installing memory and fonts 1876 Slide the formatter board back into the printer and tighten the two screws.7 Plug in the power cord and connect

ENWW Layout and basic operation of the control panel 17Paper-handling status LED interpretation Use the following table to interpret the status LED on

188 Appendix C Printer memory and expansion ENWWChecking memory installationFollow this procedure to verify that memory is installed correctly:1 Check

ENWW Saving resources (permanent resources) 189Saving resources (permanent resources)Utilities or jobs that you downloaded to the printer sometimes in

190 Appendix C Printer memory and expansion ENWW

ENWW Environmental product stewardship program 191DRegulatory informationEnvironmental product stewardship programProtecting the environment Hewlett-P

192 Appendix D Regulatory information ENWWPlasticsPlastic parts over 25 grams are marked according to international standards that enhance the ability

ENWW Environmental product stewardship program 193Material safety data sheetMaterial Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) can be obtained by contacting the HP We

194 Appendix D Regulatory information ENWW

ENWW Using F6 to switch between the Navigation and Topic Panes 195EUsing accessibility shortcut keys in the Help ViewerThe following topics describe h

196 Appendix E Using accessibility shortcut keys in the Help Viewer ENWWShortcut keys for the Contents tabShortcut keys for the Index tabShortcut keys

ENWW Shortcut keys for the Favorites tab 197Shortcut keys for the Favorites tabTo display the Favorites tab. ALT+ITo add the currently displayed topic

18 Chapter 1 Printer basics ENWWPrinter softwareIncluded with the printer is a CD-ROM that contains the printing-system software. The software compone

198 Appendix E Using accessibility shortcut keys in the Help Viewer ENWW

ENWW Getting more out of help 199FUsing the HTML Help ViewerThe following topics provide information about navigating and using this guide. For more i

200 Appendix F Using the HTML Help Viewer ENWWTo create a list of favorite help topics 1 Locate the Help topic you want to make a favorite topic. 2 C

ENWW Using the shortcut menu commands 201Using the shortcut menu commands There are several commands on the shortcut menu that you can use to display

202 Appendix F Using the HTML Help Viewer ENWW

ENWW Index 203IndexNumerics2,000-sheet tray. See Tray 43,000-sheet stackerbins 55capacity 8features 60lights, status 17locating 14paper sizes support

204 Index ENWWcartridges, printauthentication 93error messages 119, 121, 122features 8low 174non-HP 93, 121ordering 94out, settings 174part numbers

ENWW Index 205double-sided printingloading paper 49printing 68settings 169troubleshooting 135, 137downloading firmware 9dpi (dots per inch) settings

206 Index ENWWfolding booklets 66font DIMMs, part numbers 12fontsCourier settings 170EPS files, troubleshooting 136included 8lists, printing 144,

ENWW Index 207IP address 142, 173IPX/SPX settings 177Jjams8-bin mailbox 116clearing 98duplex printing accessory 103error messages 123frequent, t

ENWW Printer software 19Update NowIf you have modified the configuration of the HP LaserJet 9040/9050 printer since installation, the driver can be au

208 Index ENWWmaintenance kitordering 122part numbers 13replacing 92status 147manual feedcontrol panel settings 169first page 76messages, troublesh

ENWW Index 209networksHP Jetdirect print servers 29installing software 24operating systems supported 18settings page, embedded Web server 143softw

210 Index ENWWpersonalitiesautomatic switching 20default, setting 174error messages 119included 8list of installed, printing 146PINscontrol panel

ENWW Index 211RRAM. See memoryReady light 16recovery, jam 174recycled paper 155recycling supplies 192refilling paper 36refilling staples3,000-she

212 Index ENWWstacker/staplerbins 55capacity 8error messages 122lights, status 17loading staples 61locating 14not recognized 138paper sizes suppor

ENWW Index 213Tray 2capacity 8custom-size paper specifications 71jam locations 98jams, clearing 100loading custom-size paper 45loading paper, orie

214 Index ENWWVvertical line spacing settings 170vertical transfer doorjam locations 98locating 14voltage, troubleshooting 133Wwashing off toner 9

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20 Chapter 1 Printer basics ENWWNote If your system did not automatically check the Internet for the latest drivers during software installation, you

ENWW Printer software 21Gaining access to the printer driversUse one of the following methods to gain access to the printer drivers from your computer

22 Chapter 1 Printer basics ENWWSoftware for Macintosh computersThe HP installer provides PostScript Printer Description (PPD) files, Printer Dialog E

ENWW Printer software 23HP LaserJet UtilityUse the HP LaserJet Utility to control features that are not available in the driver. Use the illustrated s

24 Chapter 1 Printer basics ENWWInstalling Windows printing system software for networksThe software on the printer CD-ROM supports network installati

ENWW Printer software 25Installing Macintosh printing system software for networksThis section describes how to install Macintosh printing system soft

26 Chapter 1 Printer basics ENWW3 Double-click the HP LaserJet Installers folder.4 Follow the instructions on the computer screen.5 Double-click the I

ENWW Printer software 27Software for networksFor a summary of available HP network installation and configuration software solutions, see the HP Jetdi

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28 Chapter 1 Printer basics ENWWEmbedded Web serverThis printer is equipped with an embedded Web server, which provides access to information about pr

ENWW Printer software 29Communicating by using an optional HP Jetdirect print serverIf you purchase an optional HP Jetdirect internal print server, an

30 Chapter 1 Printer basics ENWWEmbedded Web serverUsing the embedded Web serverThe HP LaserJet 9040/9050 series printers come equipped with an embedd

ENWW HP Toolbox 31HP ToolboxThe HP Toolbox is a Web-based software program that you can use for the following tasks:● Check the printer status.● Print

32 Chapter 1 Printer basics ENWWStatus tabThe Status tab has links to the following main pages:● Device Status. View printer status information. This

ENWW Help system 33Other linksEach page in the HP Toolbox contains links to the HP Web site for the following information:● Product registration● Prod

34 Chapter 1 Printer basics ENWW

ENWW 352Printing tasksThis section presents information about the following basic printing tasks:● Loading input trays● Orienting media● Basic printin

36 Chapter 2 Printing tasks ENWWLoading input traysThis section contains information about loading detectable and undetectable standard-size and custo

ENWW Loading input trays 373 Adjust the paper guides so that they lightly touch the paper stack, but do not bend the paper.4 Make sure that the paper

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38 Chapter 2 Printing tasks ENWW5 Use or to scroll to TRAY 1 TYPE and then press .6 Use or to scroll to the correct type and then press . Th

ENWW Loading input trays 3913 Press MENU to exit the menus. The tray is ready to use.Loading Trays 2, 3, and 4 The 500-sheet input trays (Trays 2 and

40 Chapter 2 Printing tasks ENWW3 Adjust the front (X) paper guide by pressing the tab on the guide and set the guide to the correct paper size.Note F

ENWW Loading input trays 415 Set the Custom/Standard switch to Standard.6 Close the tray.7 Look at the control panel within a few seconds of closing t

42 Chapter 2 Printing tasks ENWWTo load undetectable standard-size paper in Trays 2, 3, and 4 Follow this procedure to load undetectable standard-size

ENWW Loading input trays 434 Load (orient) the paper according to size.Note See Orienting media for instructions on loading preprinted, letterhead, an

44 Chapter 2 Printing tasks ENWW7 Set the Custom/Standard switch to Custom.8 Close the tray.9 Look at the control panel within a few seconds of closin

ENWW Loading input trays 45Loading custom-size paper in Trays 2, 3, and 4 Use the following procedure to load custom-size paper in the tray.CAUTION To

46 Chapter 2 Printing tasks ENWW6 Adjust the left (Y) paper guide by pressing the tab on the guide and sliding the guide until it gently touches the p

ENWW Loading input trays 4710 Look at the control panel within a few seconds of closing the tray. (Open and close the tray if the time has already ela

ENWW Contents iiiContents 71 Printer basicsFeatures and benefits of the printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

48 Chapter 2 Printing tasks ENWWTo configure the paper type for the tray1 On the control panel, press to open the menus.2 Use or to scroll to PA

ENWW Orienting media 49Orienting mediaOrient media types and sizes according to the tray from which they will print and according to whether the media

50 Chapter 2 Printing tasks ENWWLetter or A4, including letterhead(weights up to199 g/m2)(53 lb bond)2, 3, or 4 No* Long edge toward feed direction; s

ENWW Orienting media 51Other standard sizes and custom sizes(weights up to 199 g/m2)(53 lb bond) 2, 3, or 4 No* Short edge toward feed direction; si

52 Chapter 2 Printing tasks ENWWPrepunched Letter or A4(weights up to 216 g/m2)(58 lb bond) 1 Either Long edge with holes toward feed direction; side

ENWW Orienting media 53Alternate Letterhead mode Windows drivers include an Alternate Letterhead mode, which is configured in the Device Settings port

54 Chapter 2 Printing tasks ENWWBasic printing instructionsThis section provides the basic instructions for printing when setting options from the pri

ENWW Selecting the output bin 55Selecting the output binThe printer has several output locations: the standard top bin, the left output bin, and the o

56 Chapter 2 Printing tasks ENWW8-bin mailbox output binsIf you choose the 8-bin mailbox, the output bins are the upper bin (4) and the eight face-dow

ENWW Printing envelopes 57Printing envelopesYou can print on envelopes by using optional Tray 1, which holds up to 10 envelopes. Many types of envelop

iv ENWWPrinting both sides of paper (duplexing). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68Printing on

58 Chapter 2 Printing tasks ENWW3 Adjust the guides to touch the envelope stack without bending the envelopes. Make sure the envelopes fit under the t

ENWW Printing envelopes 593 Locate and lift up the two blue levers.Note Return the fuser levers to the down position after printing an envelope.4 Clos

60 Chapter 2 Printing tasks ENWWUsing the optional 3,000-sheet stackerOutput featuresThe optional 3,000-sheet stacker provides the following output fe

ENWW Using the optional stacker/stapler 61Loading staplesLoad staples using this procedure.To load staples1 Move the stacker/stapler away from the pri

62 Chapter 2 Printing tasks ENWW4 Insert the new staple cartridge so that it snaps into place.5 Close the stapler-unit door and attach the stacker/sta

ENWW Using the optional multifunction finisher 63Using the optional multifunction finisherSee the HP LaserJet 9040/9050 Getting Started Guide at www.h

64 Chapter 2 Printing tasks ENWWLoading staples1 Open the stapler-unit door.2 Slide the stapler-unit toward you.3 Turn the large green knob until the

ENWW Using the optional multifunction finisher 654 Turn the small green knob at the top of the stapler unit clockwise until the staple cartridge moves

66 Chapter 2 Printing tasks ENWW7 Slide the stapler-unit into the finisher.8 Close the stapler-unit door.Making bookletsYou can gain access to the boo

ENWW Using the optional multifunction finisher 67The booklet-printing feature of the multifunction finisher allows you to saddle stitch and fold bookl

ENWW vOrder the print cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94Replace the p

68 Chapter 2 Printing tasks ENWWUsing the optional 8-bin mailboxOutput features● Handles high-capacity output that increases the printer’s output capa

ENWW Printing both sides of paper (duplexing) 69Layout options for printing on both sides of paper The four print layout options are shown below. Se

70 Chapter 2 Printing tasks ENWWPrinting on special paperThis section contains guidelines for printing on special media, which includes letterhead, tr

ENWW Printing on special paper 71Printing on transparencies● Transparencies used in this printer must be able to withstand the 200°C (392°F), the maxi

72 Chapter 2 Printing tasks ENWW

ENWW Overview 733Advanced printing tasksOverviewThis section presents these advanced printing tasks:● Using features in the printer driver● Setting th

74 Chapter 3 Advanced printing tasks ENWWUsing features in the printer driverWhen you print from a software program, many of the printer features are

ENWW Setting the registration 75Setting the registration Use the Set Registration feature to center the front and back images on a page that has been

76 Chapter 3 Advanced printing tasks ENWWUsing a different first pageTo print a different first page Follow these instructions for printing a first

ENWW Including a blank back page 77Including a blank back pageThis option allows you to add blank pages to the end of a print job.For Windows, select

vi ENWWI/O submenu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175Resets

78 Chapter 3 Advanced printing tasks ENWWCustomizing optional Tray 1 operationCustomize optional Tray 1 to fit your printing needs.The printer can be

ENWW Specifying paper to print on 79Specifying paper to print onYou can configure the printer to select paper by type (such as plain or letterhead) an

80 Chapter 3 Advanced printing tasks ENWWUsing the job-storage featuresFour special job-storage features are available for this printer. All four are

ENWW Using the job-storage features 81Releasing private jobs The user can print a private job from the control panel.To release private jobs1 Press .2

82 Chapter 3 Advanced printing tasks ENWWPrinting a stored jobThe user can print a job stored on the printer hard disk accessory from the control pane

ENWW Using the job-storage features 83Printing additional copies of QuickCopy jobsThis section describes how to print additional copies of a job store

84 Chapter 3 Advanced printing tasks ENWWTo create a proof and hold jobCAUTION If the printer needs additional space to store newer proof and hold job

ENWW Overview 854Security featuresOverviewThis section explains important security features available on your printer:● Secure Disk Erase● Security lo

86 Chapter 4 Security features ENWWSecure Disk Erase You might need to protect deleted data from unauthorized access on the printer hard drive. Secure

ENWW Security lock 87Security lockThe security lock is a mechanical lock that can be used to prevent the removal of internal computer components, Opti

ENWW Features and benefits of the printer 71Printer basicsCongratulations on your purchase of an HP LaserJet 9040/9050 series printer. If you have not

88 Chapter 4 Security features ENWW

ENWW Overview 895Printer maintenanceOverviewThis section explains basic printer maintenance.● Cleaning the printer● Printer maintenance kit● Managing

90 Chapter 5 Printer maintenance ENWWCleaning the printerGeneral cleaningTo maintain print quality, clean the printer thoroughly:● every time you chan

ENWW Cleaning the printer 913 With a dry, lint-free cloth, wipe any residue from the paper path area, the registration roller, and the print cartridge

92 Chapter 5 Printer maintenance ENWWPrinter maintenance kitNote The printer maintenance kit is a consumable and is not covered under warranty.To ensu

ENWW Managing the print cartridge 93Managing the print cartridgeWhen you use a new, authentic HP print cartridge (C8543X), you can obtain the followin

94 Chapter 5 Printer maintenance ENWWUsing printer softwareThe following conditions must be met in order to use this feature:● The HP Toolbox software

ENWW Print cartridge conditions 95Replace the print cartridgeWhen the print cartridge is empty, a REPLACE CARTRIDGE message appears on the printer con

96 Chapter 5 Printer maintenance ENWWYou can also receive alerts through the HP Toolbox software. These alerts display as either a pop-up window or an

ENWW Overview 976Problem solvingOverviewThis section will help you to troubleshoot and solve printer problems.Clearing jams Occasionally, paper can ja