User ManualTable of ContentsProduct basics13Product comparison14Environmental features14Accessibility features15Product views16Product front view16Product back view17Serial number and model number location17Control panel layout18Software for Windows19Supported operating systems for Windows20Supported printer drivers for Windows20Change print job settings for Windows21Change printer-driver settings for Windows22Change the settings for all print jobs until the software program is closed22Change the default settings for all print jobs22Change the product configuration settings22Remove software for Windows23Supported utilities for Windows (network models only)24Use the product with Mac25Software for Mac26Supported operating systems for Mac26Supported printer drivers for Mac26Install software for Mac operating systems26Install software for Mac computers connected directly to the product26Install software for Mac computers on a wired network27Configure the IP address27Install the software27Install software for Mac computers on a wireless network28Connect the product to a wireless network using WPS28Connect the product to a wireless network using a USB cable28Remove software from Mac operating systems28Change printer-driver settings for Mac29Software for Mac computers30Supported utilities for Mac (network models only)30HP Utility for Mac30Open the HP Utility30HP Utility features30Supported utilities for Mac30HP Embedded Web Server30Print with Mac31Cancel a print job with Mac31Change the paper size and type with Mac31Resize documents or print on a custom paper size with Mac31Create and use printing presets with Mac31Print a cover page with Mac32Print multiple pages on one sheet of paper with Mac32Print on both sides of the page (duplex) with Mac33Set the color options with Mac33Connect the product35Supported network operating systems (network models only)36Printer sharing disclaimer36Connect with USB37CD installation37Connect to a network (network models only)38Supported network protocols38Install the product on a wired network38Configure the IP address38Install the software39Install the product on a wireless network39Connect the product to a wireless network using WPS39Connect the product to a wireless network using a USB cable40Install the software for a wireless product currently on the network40Disconnect from the wireless network40Reduce interference on a wireless network41Advanced wireless setup41Wireless communication modes41Wireless security42Install the product on an ad-hoc wireless network43Configure network settings43View or change network settings43Paper and print media45Understand paper use46Special paper guidelines46Change the printer driver to match the paper type and size48Supported paper sizes49Supported paper types51Load paper trays53Load the input tray53Tray capacity54Paper orientation for loading trays54Print tasks55Cancel a print job with Windows56Basic print tasks with Windows57Open the printer driver with Windows57Get help for any printing option with Windows57Change the number of print copies with Windows58Save custom print settings for reuse with Windows58Use a printing shortcut with Windows58Create printing shortcuts59Improve print quality with Windows61Select the page size with Windows61Select a custom page size with Windows62Select the paper type with Windows62Print on both sides (duplex) with Windows62Print on both sides manually62Print multiple pages per sheet with Windows64Select page orientation with Windows66Set color options with Windows68Additional print tasks with Windows69Print colored text as black (grayscale) with Windows69Print on preprinted letterhead or forms with Windows70Print on special paper, labels, or transparencies with Windows72Print the first or last page on different paper with Windows74Scale a document to fit page size with Windows75Add a watermark to a document with Windows77Create a booklet with Windows77Color79Adjust color80Change the color theme for a print job80Change the color options80Manual color options81Match colors83Manage and maintain the product85Print information pages86Print the configuration page86Print the supplies status page86Use the HP Embedded Web Server (network models only)87Open the HP Embedded Web Server87HP Embedded Web Server features87Product security features89Lock the product89Assign a system password89Economy settings90Set Auto-On/Auto-Off mode90Manage supplies and accessories91Print when a print cartridge or imaging drum is at estimated end of life91Supplies messages91Enable or disable the At Very Low settings91Manage print cartridges and imaging drums92Print-cartridge and imaging drum storage92HP policy on non-HP supplies92HP fraud hotline and Web site92Recycle supplies92Print cartridge layout92Imaging drum layout93Replacement instructions94Replace the print cartridges94Replace the imaging drum98Clean the product102Clean the paper path102Clean the exterior102Product updates102Solve problems103Self help104Solve problems checklist105Step 1: Make sure that the product is set up correctly105Step 2: Check the cabling or wireless connection (network models only)105Step 3: Check to see if any control-panel lights are lit105Step 4: Check the paper105Step 5: Check the software106Step 6: Test print functionality106Step 7: Check the supplies106Step 8: Try sending a print job from a computer106Factors that affect product performance107Restore factory settings108Interpret control panel light patterns109Status alert messages112Paper feeds incorrectly or becomes jammed117The product does not pick up paper117The product picks up multiple sheets of paper117Prevent paper jams117Clear jams118Jam locations119Clear jams from the output bin119Clear jams from the rear door120Clear jams from the input tray121Improve print quality123Use the correct paper type setting in the printer driver123Change the paper type setting for Windows123Change the paper type setting for Mac123Adjust color settings in the printer driver124Change the color theme for a print job124Change the color options124Use paper that meets HP specifications125Print a cleaning page126Calibrate the product to align colors126Check the print cartridges126Print the Supplies Status page128Interpret the Print Quality Page129Inspect the print cartridge and imaging drum for damage129Repeating defects130The product does not print or it prints slowly131The product does not print131The product prints slowly131Solve connectivity problems132Solve direct-connect problems132Solve network problems132Poor physical connection132The computer is using the incorrect IP address for the product132The computer is unable to communicate with the product133The product is using incorrect link and duplex settings for the network133New software programs might be causing compatibility problems133The computer or workstation might be set up incorrectly133The product is disabled, or other network settings are incorrect133Solve wireless network problems134Wireless connectivity checklist134The product does not print after the wireless configuration completes134The product does not print, and the computer has a third-party firewall installed135The wireless connection does not work after moving the wireless router or product135Cannot connect more computers to the wireless product135The wireless product loses communication when connected to a VPN135The network does not appear in the wireless networks list135The wireless network is not functioning135Solve product software problems137Solve common Mac problems138The printer driver is not listed in the Print & Fax list138The product name does not appear in the product list in the Print & Fax list138The printer driver does not automatically set up the selected product in the Print & Fax list138A print job was not sent to the product that you wanted138When connected with a USB cable, the product does not appear in the Print & Fax list after the drive ...139You are using a generic printer driver when using a USB connection139Supplies and accessories141Order parts, accessories, and supplies142Part numbers142Print cartridges142Imaging drums142Cables and interfaces142Service and support143Hewlett-Packard limited warranty statement144HP's Premium Protection Warranty: LaserJet print cartridge limited warranty statement146HP's LaserJet imaging drum limited warranty statement for replacement imaging drums147Data stored on the print cartridge and imaging drum148End User License Agreement149OpenSSL151Customer support151Repack the product152Specifications153Physical specifications154Power consumption, electrical specifications, and acoustic emissions154Environmental specifications154Regulatory information155FCC regulations156Environmental product stewardship program157Protecting the environment157Ozone production157Power consumption157Paper use157Plastics157HP LaserJet print supplies157Return and recycling instructions158United States and Puerto Rico158Multiple returns (more than one cartridge)158Single returns158Shipping158Residents of Alaska and Hawaii158Non-U.S. returns158Paper159Material restrictions159Disposal of waste equipment by users in private households in the European Union159Chemical substances159Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)159For more information159Declaration of conformity (base models)160Declaration of conformity (wireless models)162Safety statements164Laser safety164Canadian DOC regulations164VCCI statement (Japan)164Power cord instructions164Power cord statement (Japan)164EMC statement (Korea)164Laser statement for Finland165GS statement (Germany)165Substances Table (China)166Restriction on Hazardous Substances statement (Turkey)166Additional statements for wireless products167FCC compliance statement—United States167Australia statement167Brazil ANATEL statement167Canadian statements167European Union regulatory notice167Notice for use in France168Notice for use in Russia168Korean statement168Taiwan statement168Index169Size: 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