User ManualTable of ContentsProduct basics15Product features16Environmental features17Accessibility features17Product views18Front view18Back view19Interface ports19Serial number and model number location20Control panel layout21Control panel menus23Setup menu24Quick Forms menu25Reports menu25Fax Setup26System Setup menu28Service menu30Network Setup menu31Function specific menus32Copy32Fax33Software for Windows35Supported operating systems for Windows36Supported printer drivers for Windows36Select the correct printer driver for Windows36Change print job settings38Change printer-driver settings for Windows38Change the settings for all print jobs until the software program is closed38Change the default settings for all print jobs39Change the product configuration settings39Remove software for Windows40Supported utilities for Windows41Other Windows components and utilities41Software for other operating systems41Use the product with Mac43Software for Mac44Supported operating systems for Mac44Supported printer drivers for Mac44Install software for Mac operating systems44Install software for Mac computers connected directly to the product44Install software for Mac computers on a wired network44Configure the IP address44Manual configuration45Automatic configuration45Install the software45Remove software from Mac operating systems45Change printer-driver settings for Mac46Software for Mac computers47HP Utility for Mac47Open the HP Utility47HP Utility features47Supported utilities for Mac47HP Embedded Web Server47Print with Mac48Cancel a print job with a Mac48Change the paper size and type with Mac48Create and use printing presets with Mac48Resize documents or print on a custom paper size with Mac49Print a cover page with Mac49Use watermarks with Mac49Print multiple pages on one sheet of paper with Mac50Print on both sides of the page (duplex printing) with Mac50Use the Services menu with Mac51Fax with Mac52Scan with Mac53Connect the product55Supported network operating systems56Printer sharing disclaimer56Connect with USB56Connect to a network56Supported network protocols56Install the product on a wired network57Configure the IP address57Manual configuration57Automatic configuration57Install the software57Configure network settings58View or change network settings58Set or change the product password58Link speed setting58Paper and print media61Understand paper use62Special paper guidelines62Change the printer driver to match the paper type and size64Supported paper sizes64Supported paper types and tray capacity65Paper orientation for loading trays66Load paper trays68Load the priority input slot68Load Tray 168Load the document feeder69Configure trays71Print tasks73Cancel a print job74Basic print tasks with Windows75Open the printer driver with Windows75Get help for any printing option with Windows76Change the number of print copies with Windows76Save custom print settings for reuse with Windows76Use a printing shortcut with Windows76Create printing shortcuts78Improve print quality with Windows80Select the page size with Windows80Select a custom page size with Windows80Select the paper type with Windows81Select the paper tray with Windows81Print on both sides (duplex) with Windows81Automatically print on both sides with Windows82Manually print on both sides with Windows83Print multiple pages per sheet with Windows85Select page orientation with Windows87Additional print tasks with Windows89Print on preprinted letterhead or forms with Windows89Print on special paper, labels, or transparencies91Print the first or last page on different paper with Windows94Scale a document to fit page size97Add a watermark to a document with Windows99Create a booklet with Windows99Copy101Use copy functions102One-touch copy102Multiple copies102Copy a multiple-page original103Copy identification cards103Cancel a copy job104Reduce or enlarge a copy image104Collate a copy job105Copy settings105Change copy quality105Set the copy quality according to the original document105Set the copy draft setting106Check the scanner glass for dirt and smudges106Adjust the lightness or darkness for copies107Set the paper size and type for copying on special paper107Save copy setting changes as default settings108Restore copy default settings108Copy photos110Copy mixed-size originals111Copy on both sides (duplex)112Copy documents automatically112Copy two-sided documents manually112Scan115Use the scan functions116Scan methods116Scan by using HP Scan software (Windows)116Scan by using other software116Scan from a TWAIN-compliant program116Scan from a WIA-compliant program116Scan by using optical character recognition (OCR) software117Cancel a scan117Scan settings118Scanner resolution and color118Resolution and color guidelines119Color119Scan quality120Scan a photo121Fax123Set up fax124Install and connect the hardware124Connect fax to a telephone line124Connect additional devices124Set up fax with a telephone answering machine126Set up fax with an extension phone127Setup for stand-alone fax127Configure fax settings127Use the control panel to set the fax time, date, and header128Use of common localized letters in fax headers128Use the phone book129Use the control panel to create and edit the fax phone book129Import or export Microsoft Outlook contacts into the fax phone book129Use phone-book data from other programs129Delete the phone book129Use speed dials130Create and edit speed dials130Delete speed dials131Manage group-dial entries132Create and edit group-dial entries132Delete group-dial entries132Delete an individual from a group-dial entry132Set fax settings134Send fax settings134Set special dialing symbols and options134Set a dialing prefix134Set the dial-tone detection134Set tone-dialing or pulse-dialing135Set autoredial and the time between redials135Set light/dark and resolution136Set the default light/dark (contrast) setting136Set resolution settings136Set billing codes137Receive fax settings138Set fax forwarding138Set the answer mode138Block or unblock fax numbers139Set the number of rings-to-answer139Set distinctive ring140Set the product to send received faxes to a computer141Use autoreduction for incoming faxes141Set fax reprint settings142Set the fax sounds volume142Set the alert volume, phone-line volume, control-pad key volume, and ring volume142Set stamp-received faxes143Set the private receive feature143Set fax polling144Disable the product fax144Use fax145Fax software145Supported fax programs145Cancel a fax145Cancel the current fax145Cancel a pending fax job145Delete faxes from memory145Use fax on a DSL, PBX, or ISDN system146DSL146PBX146ISDN147Use fax on a VoIP service147Fax memory147Fax memory is retained when there is a loss of power147Send a fax147Fax from the flatbed scanner147Fax from the document feeder148Manual dial faxing148Use speed dials and group-dial entries150Send a fax by using a speed dial150Send a fax by using a group-dial entry150Send a fax from the software152Send a fax by dialing from a telephone connected to the fax line153Send a fax with confirmation153Schedule a fax to be sent later153Use access codes, credit cards, or calling cards154Send faxes internationally155Receive a fax155Print a fax155Print a stored fax when the private receive feature is on155Reprint a fax155Automatically print on both sides of received faxes155Receive faxes when fax tones are audible on the phone line156Receive faxes to a computer156Solve fax problems157Fax troubleshooting checklist157Fax error messages158Troubleshoot fax codes and trace reports164View and interpret fax error codes164View the fax trace report165Fax logs and reports166Print all fax reports166Print individual fax reports166Set the fax activity log to print automatically167Set the fax error report167Set the fax confirmation report168Include the first page of each fax on the fax confirmation, fax error, and last call reports169Change error correction and fax speed169Set the fax-error-correction mode169Change the fax speed169Solve problems sending faxes170An error message displays on the control panel170The Comm. Error message appears170No dial tone171The Fax is busy message appears171The No fax answer message appears172Document feeder paper jam172The Fax memory full message appears172Scanner error173The control panel displays a Ready message with no attempt to send the fax173The control panel displays the message "Storing page 1" and does not progress beyond that message173Faxes can be received, but not sent173Unable to use fax functions from the control panel174Unable to use speed dials174Unable to use group dials174Receive a recorded error message from the phone company when trying to send a fax175Unable to send a fax when a phone is connected to the product175Solve problems receiving faxes176The fax does not respond176The fax has a dedicated phone line176An answering machine is connected to the product176A telephone handset is connected to the product177The Answer Mode setting is set to the Manual setting177Voice mail is available on the fax line177The product is connected to a DSL phone service178The product uses a fax over IP or VoIP phone service178An error message displays on the control panel178The No fax detected message appears178The Comm. Error message appears179The Fax memory full message appears179The Fax is busy message appears180A fax is received but does not print180The Private Receive feature is on180The Receive to PC feature is enabled180Sender receives a busy signal181A handset is connected to the product181A phone line splitter is being used181No dial tone181Cannot send or receive a fax on a PBX line181Solve general fax problems182Faxes are sending slowly182Fax quality is poor183Fax cuts off or prints on two pages183Regulatory information and warranties184Manage and maintain the product185Information pages186HP ToolboxFX188View HP ToolboxFX188Status188Event log188Fax189Fax tasks189Fax phone book189Fax send log191Fax receive log191Block Faxes191Help191System Settings192Device information192Paper handling193Print quality193Paper types193System setup194Service194Device polling194Print Settings194Printing194PCL 5e195PostScript195Network Settings195Embedded Web server196Features196Use HP Web Jetadmin software197Product security features197Assign a system password through the product control panel197Assign a system password through the EWS197Lock the product198Economy settings199Print with EconoMode199Archive print199Quiet mode settings200Manage supplies and accessories201Print when a cartridge is at estimated end of life201Supplies messages201Enable or disable the Prompt at very low feature from the control panel201Manage print cartridges202Print-cartridge storage202HP policy on non-HP print cartridges202HP fraud hotline and Web site202Recycle supplies202Print cartridge layout202Replacement instructions203Redistribute toner203Replace the print cartridge205Replace the pickup roller207Replace the separation pad210Clean the product212Clean the pickup roller212Clean the document feeder pickup rollers and separation pad213Clean the paper path213Clean the paper path from HP ToolboxFX214Clean the paper path from the product control panel214Clean the scanner glass strip and platen214Product updates215Solve problems217Self help218Problem-solving checklist219Step 1: Check that the product power is on219Step 2: Check the control panel for error messages219Step 3: Test print functionality219Step 4: Test copy functionality219Step 5: Test the fax sending functionality220Step 6: Test the fax receiving functionality220Step 7: Try sending a print job from a computer220Factors that affect product performance221Restore the factory-set defaults221Interpret control panel messages222Control panel message types222Control panel messages222Paper feeds incorrectly or becomes jammed228The product does not pick up paper228The product picks up multiple sheets of paper228Prevent paper jams228Clear jams229Jam locations229Clear jams from the document feeder230Clear jams from the input trays231Clear jams from inside the product233Clear jams from the output areas235Clear jams from the duplexer236Improve print quality238Select a paper type239Use paper that meets HP specifications239Print a cleaning page239Check the print cartridge240Print the Supplies Status page240Repeating defects242Use the printer driver that best meets your printing needs243Improve print quality for copies243The product does not print or it prints slowly244The product does not print244The product prints slowly245Solve connectivity problems245Solve direct-connect problems245Solve network problems245Poor physical connection246The computer is using the incorrect IP address for the product246The computer is unable to communicate with the product246The product is using incorrect link and duplex settings for the network246New software programs might be causing compatibility problems247The computer or workstation might be set up incorrectly247The product is disabled, or other network settings are incorrect247Product software problems248Solve common Mac problems248The printer driver is not listed in the Print & Fax list248The product name does not appear in the product list in the Print & Fax list249The printer driver does not automatically set up the selected product in the Print & Fax list249A print job was not sent to the product that you wanted249When connected with a USB cable, the product does not appear in the Print & Fax list after the drive ...249You are using a generic printer driver when using a USB connection250Supplies and accessories251Order parts, accessories, and supplies252Part numbers252Print cartridge252Cables and interfaces252Maintenance kits252Service and support253Hewlett-Packard limited warranty statement254HP's Premium Protection Warranty: LaserJet print cartridge limited warranty statement255Data stored on the print cartridge256End User License Agreement257Customer support259Repack the product260Product specifications261Physical specifications262Power consumption, electrical specifications, and acoustic emissions262Environmental specifications262Regulatory information263FCC regulations264Environmental product stewardship program264Protecting the environment264Ozone production264Power consumption264Toner consumption265Paper use265Plastics265HP LaserJet print supplies265Return and recycling instructions265United States and Puerto Rico265Multiple returns (more than one cartridge)265Single returns266Shipping266Residents of Alaska and Hawaii266Non-U.S. returns266Paper266Material restrictions266Disposal of waste equipment by users in private households in the European Union267Chemical substances267Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)267For more information267Declaration of conformity268Safety statements270Laser safety270Canadian DOC regulations270VCCI statement (Japan)270Power cord instructions270Power cord statement (Japan)270EMC statement (Korea)270Laser statement for Finland271GS statement (Germany)271Substances Table (China)272Restriction on Hazardous Substances statement (Turkey)272Additional statements for telecom (fax) products273EU Statement for Telecom Operation273New Zealand Telecom Statements273Additional FCC statement for telecom products (US)273Telephone Consumer Protection Act (US)274Industry Canada CS-03 requirements274Index277Size: 4.54 MBPages: 286Language: EnglishOpen manual