HP LaserJet 3050 All-in-One User's Manual
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1. visibility of dots e Gray shading should go from light to dark in many layers giving detail and depth to the image Evaluating copy quality Copy the type of material typical for your office e Does the copy quality meet your expectations e How easy is it to adjust image quality and select output options from the control panel e Does it take multiple adjustments and multiple copies to get good copy quality 18 Evaluating laser all in one products nm m w eun Evaluating scan quality Scan the type of material typical for your office e Does the quality of the scanned image meet your expectations e Are there options for scanning specific document and image types e How easy is it to adjust image quality and select output options from the control panel e Does it take multiple adjustments and multiple scans to get good quality Evaluating document durability and usability After you have finished evaluating the output quality of your samples evaluate the documents durability and usability Test the following e Can the printed output be fed through a copier without being damaged e Will the printed output smear with moisture e Can the printed output be easily scratched melted or otherwise damaged e Is the printed output durable Can it be folded Evaluating laser all in one products 19 Total cost of ownership HP LaserJet quality and dependability in an affordable des2. Fits into your existing environment With its intelligent ultra compact design and easy to connect Hi Speed USB 2 0 port you can place this All in One performer where you need it and get started right away All in One versatility Rely on one product to print fax copy and scan Relax knowing you can count on HP s proven reliability trusted by millions of people every day Increase productivity To handle the demands of your business the product comes standard with a 250 sheet input tray a 10 sheet priority feed slot and a 30 sheet automatic document feeder ADF Send and receive high quality faxes Fax documents at up to 33 6 kbps v 34 Super G3 and enjoy digital storage for up to 110 pages Laser quality and reliability Depend on fast professional laser printing With speeds of up to 19 pages per minute ppm letter 18 ppm A4 you can get complete greatlooking documents in no time at all Stop waiting Instant on Technology delivers fast first page out printing speeds of less than 8 seconds so you won t waste time waiting for the device Maximize office efficiency With 64 MB RAM and a durable long lasting engine this product easily handles your volume demands Print with confidence using genuine HP print cartridges The HP LaserJet Q2612A Black Print Cartridge delivers HP s legendary quality and reliability The print cartridge Ultraprecise toner and imaging drum are integrated into one
3. broadcasting to up to 119 locations speed dial to up to 120 numbers 119 group dials auto fax reduction junk barrier PC interface and auto redialing supported 10 sheet priority slot 250 sheet adjustable input tray 30 sheet ADF 100 sheet face down output bin Paper plain preprinted prepunched bond color glossy letterhead light heavy recycled rough envelopes transparencies labels cardstock Priority slot 250 sheet tray 3 by 5 in 76 by 127 mm to 8 5 by 14 in 216 by 356 mm letter legal envelopes No 5 1 2 Baronial through No 11 index cards postcards A4 A5 ISO B5 ISO C5 ISO C5 6 ISO C ISO DL 16K European postcard J postcard Hagaki J double postcard Oufuku Hagaki ADF 5 8 by 4 1 in 147 3 by 104 1 mm to 8 5 by 15 in 215 9 by 381 mm letter legal A4 A5 Priority slot 250 sheet tray 16 to 43 lb 60 to 163 g m ADF 13 to 28 Ib 48 to 105 g m 45 scalable TrueType 35 PostScript Security lock slot for securing the All in One with a cable lock available for purchase via a third party vendor 16 9 by 17 3 by 18 1 in 429 by 443 by 459 mm 22 Ib 10 kg Windows 2000 XP Home XP Professional Mac OS X v 10 3 and higher full solution Windows 98 98 SE ME Server 2003 print and scan only via USB port print only via network Appendix B Technical specifications Network operating systems Network protocols supported Minimum system requirements Environmental range
4. Windows gt Request for print properties e To view print properties you must first specify the destination printer you want to use ros dl Destination Printer With the HP Universal Print Driver Series for Windows saith m E a m is 2 a Default Location Y New version 1 0 finding and using printers unassisted is a 7 Ri j a A Enter a printers network address or select a recently used printer from the list snap for workers The Universal Print Driver s Bits CL 3700 zj compatibility across printer platforms and its powerful To search for available printers click Search Search manageability features make it IT s optimal choice for s PDI x x Printer Information general office printing on devices like the HP LaserJet Nickname optiona Bis CLI3700 3050 AiO Advanced device discovery simplified Model ho color Lasexlet 3700 Je Address 123 456 789 123 configuration manageability and fewer help desk calls A are just some of the ways this driver and HP printing and imaging devices can benefit you The HP Universal Print Driver Series for Windows is available as a free download from www hp com Comcel _ tio 7 Make a permanant instance of this printer in my Printers folder NOTE To add remove location profiles manage your recently used printers lists or change other universal print settings go to HP Universal Printing Settings Appendix A Productivity tools 27 B Technic
5. and reliability with fast performance and versatile functionality Easy to use for the whole office the product features an intuitive control panel and simple management software to keep your business productive With dependable HP cartridges you get outstanding results page after page Enjoy integrated features for great all in one performance Getting to know the All in One Features 1 30 sheet ADF scanner quickly processes documents Easy to use control panel with 10 key number pad and 2 line by 16 character display provides effortless interaction with each of the All in One s functions 100 sheet face down output bin 10 sheet priority slot Adiustable 250 sheet input tray 64 MB device memory and a 264 MHz processor quickly and easily handle complex jobs Security lock slot for securing the All in One with a cable lock available for purchase via a third party vendor Hi Speed USB 2 0 port RJ 11 line out telephone port 10 RJ 11 fax port Getting to know the All in One Space saving simplicity Enjoy easy office integration The product features builtin support for all popular print languages including HP PCL5e HP PCL6 and HP postscript level 3 emulation so you don t have to worry about compatibility Depend on effortless interactions The control panel s intuitive 2 line 16 character backlit display makes the product easy to use and maintain no training required
6. complicated pages or higher resolution will take longer and use more memory 3 Not all protocol and operating system combinations are supported For more information go to www hp com support net_printing 4 Acoustic values are subject to change See www hp com support for current information Configuration tested base model simplex printing A4 size at average print speed of 19 ppm and average copy speed of 14 ppm 5 Power requirements are based on the country region where the printer is sold Do not convert operating voltages This will damage the printer and void the product warranty 6 Declared yield value in accordance with ISO IEC 19752 Adobe PhotoShop and PostScript are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated Energy Star is a U S registered mark of the United States Environmental Protection Agency Linux is a U S registered trademark of Linus Torvalds Microsoft Windows Windows XP and Windows NT are U S registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Pentium is a U S registered trademark of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries HP and the invent signature are trademarks of the Hewlett Packard Company Copyright 2005 Hewlett Packard Development Company L P The information contained herein is subject to change without notice The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services Nothing herein
7. might not be printing correctly Some devices drop complex graphics and images when they are unable to process the whole job Examine output to ensure that the entire document printed and that it printed correctly e When comparing device performance look beyond the speed trial data and consider the acceptability of the output There are definitely tradeoffs in print quality but as you review your results look at the samples and consider whether the quality meets your standards Also make sure that toner adheres to the paper properly Evaluating laser all in one products 15 Enjoy high quality output for your office There are many different factors to consider when evaluating the overall quality of a product s output Output quality is more than the number of dots per inch dpi that the device places on a page a higher dpi rating does not necessarily mean better output quality The HP LaserJet 3050 AiO features a number of HP technologies to consistently deliver impressive results with great looking documents at an affordable price High quality printing Through innovative engineering HP FastRes technology delivers outstanding print quality at engine speed This means you get the high quality output you have come to expect from HP without degrading performance Because HP FastRes technology can represent each dot space as one of 256 levels of gray the HP LaserJet 3050 AiO prints incredibly sharp text and graphics As a result
8. should be construed as constituting an additional warranty HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein Rev 1 1 Printed in the USA For more information visit our Web site at www hp com
9. start Ready Scan start button button light button button light button 6 Evaluating laser all in one products Convenient interaction e HP productivity tools such as HP ToolboxFX allow you to manage the All in One simply For example the toolbox provides automatic e mail alerts when an unexpected event occurs such as Close Door Covers or Unexpected Paper Size e The 30 sheet ADF enables efficient unattended copying faxing and scanning e Use the control panel s Scan to button to easily archive and share your important business documents and images e Enjoy effortless interaction with a simple paper path convenient front door access and an easy to use all in one print cartridge that can be replaced with one hand Productivity tools and services Powerful tools and services provide convenient access to product information settings and support For more information see Appendix A Productivity tools on page 22 HP ToolboxFX for Windows For end users support tools for an individual device Provides one location to access all product settings and information including documentation self help and troubleshooting tips and status HP Embedded Web Server for For end users support tools for an individual device Macintosh A Provides one location to access all product settings and information including documentation self help and troubleshooting tips and status New print driver Services tab For end
10. supply so you refresh the entire printing system every time you replace a cartridge Designed to work together with the printer the cartridge is critical to achieving consistent high quality results New features The following table highlights the new features of the HP LaserJet 3050 AiO HP LaserJet 3050 AiO Print copy speed up to 19 ppm letter up to 18 ppm A4 264 MHz processor 64 MB device memory 250 sheet input tray Getting to know the All in One HP LaserJet 3015 AiO Print copy speed up to 15 ppm letter Delivers output faster up to 14 ppm A4 240 MHz processor Handles complex documents better 32 MB device memory Handles complex documents better 150 sheet input tray Benefits Provides greater paper input capacity fo minimize user intervention What ships with the All in One The HP LaserJet 3050 AiO ships with the following ADF input support ADF output support e Output bin support e HP LaserJet Q2612A Black Print Cartridge with Ultraprecise Toner e 250 sheet input tray e Getting Started Guide Support flyer e Software and documentation CDs e Control panel faceplate e Power cord s e Phone cord s Device software The HP LaserJet 3050 AiO includes a powerful suite of software that is easy to install and use The printer drivers and utilities cover a range of operating systems and are localized in many languages The device ships with the following components on the
11. support programs and technologies keeping commercial customers small businesses and individual consumers up and running HP Customer Care offers full service support through a broad range of services including setup and installation warranty upgrades troubleshooting tools repair and exchange services phone and Web support software updates and self maintenance services The HP Customer Care Web site www hp com go support provides customers with free one stop access to technical support for more than 600 HP products including personal computers printers and imaging products HP Customer Care call centers also provide technical support from numerous call centers worldwide Evaluating laser all in one products 11 Evaluation 12 Evaluating laser all in one products Performance Depend on fast performance and get more done in less time Performance is more than maximum engine speed measured in pages per minute ppm Rather performance should be gauged by the speed at which the device can turn electronic files into printed pages or convert printed material into electronic information In addition to engine speed several factors affect the time it takes to print a job including the use of special paper computer download time and device processing time The time it takes for your computer to download a ob to the device and for the device to process a job depends on the following variables e The complexity and size o
12. to present a broad and realistic performance picture Simple text only Mixed from complex text to a mixture of text and medium complexity graphics Complex images and advanced graphics using overlays or fill patterns The Land of My Origin By Jenifer Pon Different manufacturers provide different print quality modes Try to compare similar modes to achieve a fair comparison To evaluate the print quality and speed of text documents such as those created in Microsoft Word and Excel you should print them in different print modes Documents such as newsletters intended for circulation or image files where photo quality is desired are preferably printed in the best mode When evaluating more than one product it is crucial that you make a fair comparison between products e Print from identical computer systems to ensure speed variations are not due to differences in processing power e Print the same files on all devices using the same paper type and the same or equivalent settings Print modes need to be tested separately for each device and compared respectively e Use the same operating system and software application and test comparable print drivers Each of these components interacts with the printing process and can affect performance 14 Evaluating laser all in one products AAA AAA What to measure Using the samples that you created perform
13. your Web browser s Address or Go to field The device IP address is listed on the Network Configuration page 606 o e o p amp a Back Forward Stop Refresh Home AutoFill Print Mail e From HP Web Jetadmin e From the Device Configuration application over USB Note After you access the HP Embedded Web Server you can bookmark it in your browser so that you can return to it quickly in the future Appendix A Productivity tools 25 HP Web Jetadmin Available for the HP LaserJet 3050 AiO via an HP Jetdirect external print server HP Web Jetadmin is a simple Web based peripheral management utility for remotely installing configuring and managing a wide variety of HP and non HP network peripherals With advanced security features you can be assured that HP Web Jetadmin and your network connected peripherals are well protected HP Web Jetadmin increases business productivity by helping you manage supplies proactively address potential printing problems configure peripheral drivers and update firmware Best of all HP Web Jetadmin provides all of the peripheral management capabilities you need in one easy to use Web browser interface Note This section is provided as a brief overview of HP Web Jetadmin features HP Web Jetadmin is not included with the product installation software To learn more about HP Web Jetadmin or to download the software for free visit the HP Web site at www hp com go webjetadmin Remote management
14. CDs e Installer uninstaller e HP ToolboxFX e HP LaserJet Scan e TWAIN 1 9 WIA scanner drivers e HP LaserJet Fax e HP Fax Setup Wizard e Readiris PRO Text Recognition Software not installed with other software separate installation required e Printer drivers HP PCL6 HP PCL5e HP postscript level 3 emulation e HP All in One Setup Assistant Macintosh Additional drivers updated drivers and other valuable software for the HP LaserJet 3050 AiO will be available on the HP Customer Care Web site after product introduction at www hp com support 4 Getting to know the All in One Evaluating laser all in one products Based on extensive market research and customer feedback HP has identified user needs in six key categories These categories should be closely examined as you consider purchasing a laser all in one product In this section we will examine each of these and how the HP LaserJet 3050 AiO meets the criteria in each category 1 Ease of use 2 Versatility 3 Reliability A Performance 5 Output quality 6 Total cost of ownership The HP LaserJet 3050 AiO is ideal for individuals or small workgroups who want to increase office efficiency and expect professional results The product provides fast high quality laser printing and copying reliable faxing and high resolution color scanning from an inventive space saving design all at an exceptional price HP features set this product apart from t
15. CL5e and HP postscript level 3 emulation with automatic language switching For more information see Appendix B Technical specifications on page 28 Evaluation Evaluating paper handling Produce the type of material typical for your day to day business such as a report high quality brochure or other professional document While you perform your evaluation consider the following e Does the range of supported paper and paper sizes meet your needs Does the product support special paper such as envelopes and transparencies e What are the product s input and output capacities Is it easy to change paper sizes and types Evaluating copying Copy the type of material you typically copy While you perform your evaluation consider the following e Can you make a quick copy by simply pressing a single button on the control panel e How easy is it to adjust image quality and select output options from the control panel e How quickly does the page copy Evaluating faxing If faxing is available fax some test documents If the product has fax speed dial capabilities program some fax numbers While you perform your evaluation consider the following e Is the fax function easy to use Does it provide advanced faxing capabilities like delayed fax send fax forwarding fax receive and send from your computer e Are there speed dial group dial or frequently used number options e Do you encounter any problems sending or rec
16. E E HP LaserJet 3050 All in One Reviewer Evaluator s Guide Contents Getting to know the All in One nn een 1 FA sr O AE 2 A e o ee 3 What ships with the Allin One a ee ee en 4 Evaluating laser all in one products ccsccssscssscesscecssscesscesessccesscssecesessscsecsessceesesescsesseseees 5 Bo of Use cen Deen ee Tee ner rere er Serre rT emer cnet mere ee mre Teter ern ener en nr ere ete 6 A ta Pactes e A a E E E E E E dope oueaneniancoraiuaiaysn ase 9 A II A T E 11 Perl N een 13 ODE NI een leere een 16 Total cost of ownership seen ee nenne 20 A Productivity Tools een 22 FIR Tool Eu A A T a ea E EEEE aaa E e 22 HP Embedded Web Server for Macintosh cocina dae 25 ERS e Bil ann een 26 HP Instant Support Professional Edition said 27 HP Universal Print Driver Series for Windows cccsscceeeseeecsnceeeseeeceeseeeseeecenseeeeeeeeeseeeseereeeneeeens 27 B Technical specifications noi een 28 C Ordering information ausserdem ise 30 Contents Contents Getting to know the All in One rn UD Welcome to the Reviewer Evaluator s Guide for the new HP LaserJet 3050 All in One AiO This guide will introduce you to the product and help you to conduct a successful evaluation The HP LaserJet 3050 AiO is a compact device that meets your essential office printing copying faxing and scanning needs In an inventive design that fits on your desktop the product combines laser quality
17. Programs Hewlett Packard hp LaserJet 3050 all in one and then click HP ToolboxFX 22 Appendix A Productivity tools HP ToolboxFX sections HP ToolboxFX contains the following sections e Status e Fax e Help e System settings e Print settings HP ToolboxFX l aA CA HP ToolboxFX E Known Printers a8 Supplies Ordering a A HP LaserJet 3050 Series PCL6 a Status Status a Alerts a E Fax HP LaserJet 3050 5 Hel er Status Ready m E System Settings E Print Settings m A HP LaserJet 3390 Series POL 6 Ka fm gt Other Links a HP Instant Support Product Support O Product Registration Status The Status tab contains links to the following main pages Device Status View device status information This page indicates device conditions such as a jam or an empty tray After you correct a problem with the device click Refresh Status to update the device status Device Configuration View a detailed description of the current device configuration Print Info Pages Print the Configuration page and various other available information pages such as the Demo page Event Log View a history of device errors The most recent error is at the top of the list Appendix A Productivity tools 23 Fax Use the Fax tab to perform fax tasks from your computer The Fax tab contains links to the following main pages Fax Tasks Perform such tasks as sending a fax or clear
18. Rely on simple cost effective administration with Windows NT user authentication System administrators can associate each user s NT Domain account with a profile on the HP Web Jetadmin server 26 Appendix A Productivity tools HP Instant Support Professional Edition HP Instant Support Professional Edition ISPE is a suite of Web based troubleshooting tools that analyzes your HP product data as well as your Microsoft Windows operating system to provide automated solutions online Working with information collected by the HP Embedded Web Server HP ISPE delivers custom tailored solutions to your printing issues and includes access to Windows related functions such as driver update checks and the ability to troubleshoot your complete HP desktop and peripherals environment HP expert help online HP ISPE s Active Chat allows you to get personalized Web based help from an HP support expert on demand Simply submit a question or a description of your problem Your recent history system configuration and the actions you have already taken are securely encrypted and upon your approval automatically forwarded to HP An HP support expert will work to resolve your problem through a real time chat session Knowledge at your fingertips The HP ISPE knowledge database enables you to quickly find answers to your questions Submit a query and a powerful search engine responds with the information you need HP Universal Print Driver Series for
19. This process is referred to as psychometric testing and should be performed on all of the sample documents that you are using to evaluate text graphics and image quality Evaluating laser all in one products 17 Evaluating output quality When you evaluate output quality avoid magnification which can draw attention to insignificant differences However careful inspection is still necessary and when doing this look for the following characteristics Text quality e Text should be dark not faded and solid black without hollow spots Hollow spots editext e Edges should be crisp and smooth not jagged e There should be little or no toner scattered on the non printed Jagged edges editext areas of the paper e Reverse text should be fully visible with no filling lines Portrait Toner scatter editext and landscape text should have the same print quality Graphics quality e Fine lines should be distinct not blending into each other or dropping out e Solid black areas should be Missing lines x Distind lines consistent to the eye with no lighter bad detail good detail shades or lines e Solid black areas should not appear glossy This reduces readability e There should be no bands across graphics Image quality e Images should be clear and sharp Poor image quality Good image e There should be no bands across 5 quality images e There should be no graininess or
20. al specifications Print and copy speed First page out Fax speed Processor Memory Duty cycle Connectivity Printer language Print quality Scan resolution Copy quality Fax resolution Scan interfaces Scan file types supported Copy settings Fax features Paper handling Paper types Paper sizes Paper weights Font capabilities Security Dimensions Weight with print cartridge Client operating systems Up to 19 ppm letter up to 18 ppm A4 Printing less than 8 seconds letter A4 Copying less than 14 5 seconds letter less than 14 7 seconds A4 3 seconds per page 264 MHz 64 MB RAM Up to 7 000 pages per month Hi Speed USB 2 0 port RJ 11 fax port RJ 11 line out telephone port HP PCL6 HP PCL5e HP postscript level 3 emulation PostScript Printer Description PPD Up to 1200 by 1200 dpi Up to 600 by 600 dpi 24 bit up to 19 200 dpi enhanced Up to 600 by 600 dpi Up to 300 by 300 dpi Walk up scanning via front control panel with Scan to button software preconfiguration required Remote scanning via HP LaserJet Scan and TWAIN or WIA compliant software JPEG TIF BMP GIF PDF PNG Contrast lighter darker resolution copy quality draft text mixed film photo and picture reduce enlarge 25 to 400 copy collation number of copies paper size V 34 fax modem fax speed up to 33 6 kbps digital storage for up to 110 pages fax forwarding delayed sending ring detection fax polling
21. e 59 to 90 5 degrees F 15 to 32 5 degrees C Storage temperature 4 to 104 degrees F 20 to 40 degrees C Non operating relative humidity O to 95 Operating relative humidity 10 to 80 Altitude O to 10 000 ft O to 3 040 m Power active copying 6 5 B A Ready Inaudible Pressure bystander active copying 51 dB A Ready Inaudible 110 to 127 VAC 10 50 60 Hz 2 Hz 4 5 amp 220 to 240 VAC 10 50 60 Hz 2 Hz 2 3 amp Active 290 watts Active copy 225 watts Ready 5 watts PowerSave 5 watts Off 0 03 watts Energy Star Blue Angel compliant CISPR 22 1993 A1 A2 EN 55022 1994 A1 A2 Class B EN 61000 3 2 1995 A14 2000 EN 61000 3 3 1995 A1 EN 55024 1998 A1 A2 FCC Title 47 CFR Part 15 Class B 2 ICES 003 Issue 3 GB9254 1998 IEC 60950 1 2001 EN 60950 1 2001 A11 IEC 60825 1 1993 A1 1997 A2 2001 EN 60825 1 1994 Al 2002 A2 2001 Class 1 Laser LED Product GB4943 1995 TBR 21 1998 EG 201 121 1998 FCC Part 68 Industry Canada CS03 NOM 151 SCTI 1999 Mexico PTC 200 New Zealand AS ACIF S002 2001 Australia IDA PSTN1 Singapore TPSO02 01 Malaysia IG 0005 11 Taiwan HKTA 2011 Hong Kong SAR YD514 YD T589 YD703 GB3382 China One year limited warranty Appendix B Technical specifications 29 C Ordering information Use accessories and supplies specifically designed for the product to ensure optimal performance To order the products accessori
22. e Easily install and manage peripherals Through a standard Web browser you can configure devices conduct remote diagnostics update firmware and organize devices into groups e Navigate quickly and easily The tree structured layout is easy to use thanks to an intuitive task oriented interface e Take advantage of complete management Expandable functionality via optional plug ins allows all printing needs to be easily managed Firmware can be installed configured and updated simultaneously for all supported devices within a list or group e Employ time saving autogrouping features Autogrouping allows administrators to have newly discovered devices automatically placed into a group based on filter criteria Proactive management e Solve problems preemptively Management of HP and other standards compliant devices allows you to solve potential problems before they impact user productivity e Automatically e mail device alerts and real time status reports Configure which devices to monitor the content of the message and who receives the notification e Protect your investment The intelligent update feature lets you download the latest device plug ins language packs or application plug ins without requalifying or reinstalling HP Web Jetadmin Advanced security e Relax with secure network settings HP Web Jetadmin supports Secure Socket Layer SSL and Simple Network Management Protocol SNMP v 3 0 for even greater security e
23. eive faxes The HP LaserJet 3055 AiO features a 120 fax number speed dial capacity with up to 119 group dials and five one touch control panel buttons plus five additional selections using the Shift button The product also features fax forwarding delayed sending ring detection fax polling broadcasting to up to 119 locations auto fax reduction junk barrier PC interface and auto redialing You can use the control panel or HP ToolboxFX to configure fax settings and program the Fax Phonebook speed dial and group dial entries Two RJ 11 ports allow flexibility the first connects the product to your telephone line and the second connects a telephone caller ID box or computer modem Full featured scanning Archive and share your important business documents and images at the touch of a button With HP ToolboxFX and HP LaserJet Scan software you can preconfigure the device to conveniently scan to a connected and supported destination such as a PC desktop PC folder or a TWAIN WIA compliant application You also get the convenience and versatility of converting paper documents into editable electronic documents with Readiris PRO Text Recognition software Evaluating laser all in one products 9 Simple compatibility The HP LaserJet 3050 AiO is designed to fit seamlessly into your existing office environment and is compatible with a range of operating systems You can depend on effortless printing every time with support for HP PCL6 HP P
24. eiving faxes Evaluating scanning Scan several documents images and photos While you perform your evaluation consider the following e How easy is it to configure scanning options using the control panel or scanning software e Is the scanning software easy to use Can you easily scan to destinations of your choice Evaluating compatibility e Does the product support automatic print language switching 10 Evaluating laser all in one products Reliability Produce quality business documents with this reliable laser all in one The HP Laserjet 3050 AiO sets the standard for industry reliability providing a worry free all in one solution And if you ever do need service and support HP s Customer Care is one of the best By ensuring a maximum uptime you ll boost productivity and end frustration Reliability matters e HP prints millions of test pages with a variety of applications and file types in multiple environments with different paper types e The product comes standard with a one year limited warranty A variety of extended warranty options are available which vary by region e The HP LaserJet 3050 AiO has HP s legendary reliability and ruggedness With a robust duty cycle of up to 7 000 pages per month the product is built to stand up to the demands of today s fast paced business environments HP support Experience excellent support with HP s Customer Care program HP Customer Care includes all of HP s
25. engine Productive faxing Experience fast processing speeds of up to 33 6 kbps with the Super G3 V 34 fax modem and store up to 110 pages of important fax documents HP LaserJet Fax software allows you to send and receive faxes directly from your computer even from applications like Microsoft Word or Excel saving time paper and printing supplies Fast scanning The 30 sheet ADF processes input at up to 19 images per minute ipm letter 18 ppm A4 Evaluating laser all in one products 13 Evaluation Creating samples First develop a group of sample documents that represent what the end user typically prints This is the best method for determining if a product is suited to your environment Note It is important to test files like those that a typical user will print Most print samples included with a product have been optimized for that product and may not reflect the type of output you will receive When evaluating performance your print samples should include multiple documents and file types each created in the applications that will be used by the end user The samples should have different elements text graphics and photographic images and should vary in complexity and page length Some suggested content includes simple text documents mixed text and graphics and complex graphics containing photographic images CAUTION Using only one application or file can skew test results Use several types of files and applications
26. es and supplies listed here go to the HP Web site at www hp com ghp buyonline html If you don t have access to the Internet contact your qualified HP dealer or call HP at 800 613 2222 U S HP LaserJet 3050 AiO Supplies Q6504A HP LaserJet Black Print Cartridge with Ultraprecise Toner Average cartridge yield 2 000 Q2612A standard pages Print servers Extended warranties Paper 30 HP Jetdirect ew2400 802 11b g wireless and Fast Ethernet external print server USB 2 0 J7951A HP Jetdirect en3700 Fast Ethernet external print server USB 2 0 10 100Base TX J7942A 2 year Return to Depot Service 3 year Return to Depot Service 2 year Next Business Day Exchange Service 3 year Next Business Day Exchange Service 2 year Next Business Day Onsite Service 3 year Next Business Day Onsite Service Hardware Installation Service standard North America www hp com go everydaypapers Europe www hp com go supplies Asia Pacific www hp com apac printingsupplies Latin America contact HP via phone USA 1 800 477 5010 Europe 800 7644 7644 Asia 65 6253 8500 Australia and New Zealand 61 2997 2299LAR Brasil sac 0800 70 300 70 UD906E U9809E UD907E U9819E UD908E U9811E H4513E Appendix C Ordering information Endnotes 1 Exact speed varies depending on the system configuration software application driver and document complexity Based on standard ITU T test image 1 at standard resolution More
27. f graphics e The product s I O configuration network or USB speed e The speed of your computer e The amount of device memory installed e The network operating system and configuration if applicable e Printer personality or language such as PCL or PostScript Note Adding additional device memory may resolve memory problems improve how the device handles complex graphics and improve download times but additional memory will not increase maximum engine speed ppm rating A better performing product leads to higher productivity in your workplace You spend less time waiting and output appears more quickly The HP LaserJet 3050 AiO is optimized for performance print quality and affordability it completes complex jobs quickly and without device failures Increase office efficiency Fast print and copy speeds Increase office efficiency with print and copy speeds up to 19 ppm letter 18 ppm A4 The product features Instanton Technology which uses an inductive heat fuser to virtually eliminate warm up time from both the Ready and PowerSave states The product delivers the first page in less than 8 seconds when printing and less than 14 5 seconds for letter sized documents 14 7 seconds A4 when copying The predictive ready to print algorithm processes jobs in parallel with printing and improves the first page out print speed over time Because there is litle warm up time the product consumes less energy and realizes less wear on the
28. ferred by most office users and requires little or no training e Paper handling options a low maintenance design and HP ToolboxFX save time and money and keep your office productive HP ToolboxFX lets you check device status configure settings set up automatic alerts order supplies online and view self help information troubleshooting tips and online documentation For more information see HP ToolboxFX on page 22 e Use HP Web Jetadmin to efficiently manage fleets of network peripherals HP Web Jetadmin provides network managers a single support tool to install monitor and troubleshoot a wide range of network connected devices from an intuitive browser interface For more information see HP Web Jetadmin on page 26 HP dependability By far the biggest contributor to user productivity is the reliability of HP equipment support and service Instead of experiencing frustration and downtime while waiting for repairs users are getting their work done 20 Evaluating laser all in one products Evaluation Total cost of ownership is more than just purchase price and cost per page To calculate the true total cost of ownership consider the following factors e Initial purchase price including enough memory to process complex documents Note To ensure accurate comparisons between products be sure to compare street prices or what the customer actually pays rather than list prices e Warranty and service costs e E
29. hancement 16 Evaluating laser all in one products Ensured print quality with HP testing Prior to its introduction a new HP LaserJet All in One undergoes rigorous HP testing to ensure that it provides consistent high quality output Tests are performed with a large sample of products through each step of the design process to be certain that the All in One measures up to HP standards Throughout this testing HP discovers and resolves any issues that would compromise output quality The result is a solid reliable product that produces consistent excellent print throughout its life and the life of its supplies Evaluation Printing samples lt is important to test files like those generated at your workplace Most print quality files or print samples included with a product have been optimized for that product and may not reflect the type of output you will receive You might want to use the print samples that you created for evaluating performance see Creating samples on page 14 Follow these guidelines for creating sample documents e When evaluating more than one product s output quality it is crucial that you make a fair comparison between products Print the same files on all products using the same or equivalent settings Use the same operating system and software application and be sure to test comparable print drivers Each of these components interacts with the printing process and can affect output quality e Use more
30. he competition e Instant on Technology virtually eliminates warm up time and enables a first page out speed of less than 8 seconds for printing e Developed with proven HP LaserJet technology the product delivers business quality imaging with up to 1200 by 1200 dpi output e Hi Speed USB 2 0 direct connectivity makes it easy to get started with a versatile high value hardcopy solution e The powerful HP ToolboxFX software simplifies product configuration and management e By consolidating four devices into one you ll save valuable office space and simplify your environment During your evaluation we invite you to compare the HP LaserJet 3050 AiO to other competing products to see why it is the best choice for your workplace Evaluation guidelines As you design tests and conduct your evaluation remember the following guidelines Consider the typical end user s hardcopy needs e Simulate the end user s environment e When testing more than one product try to make a fair comparison between products by setting up in the same environment and testing similar device settings and configurations e Analyze each element of the document creation process but remember that the elements work together as part of the whole solution For instance performance claims mean very little if documents print incorrectly or with poor print quality Evaluating laser all in one products 5 Ease of use Save space and simplify with one device
31. help you quickly solve problems and answer questions This service analyzes your device and configuration to provide diagnostic and support information specific to your device Evaluating laser all in one products 7 Evaluation Setting up the all in one product Unbox and set up the product using the product documentation and electronic device setup assistant Consider the following e Is the user documentation and installation and setup software helpful e How does the overall product design contribute to ease of setup e How well are you able to install and interact with supplies Testing product software 1 Note which platforms and printer languages the drivers support 2 After you have installed drivers and other device software print some test pages Document any driver or software changes performed during testing 3 Evaluate the product software e Are the drivers easy to use e What special software or tools are available e What special features or utilities does each driver or tool include Interacting with the control panel Try the various control panel functions When comparing products consider the following e In general is the control panel easy to use e How easy is it to determine device job and print cartridge status e Can you easily make copies from the control panel e Can you electronically send documents and images from the control panel 8 Evaluating laser all in one products Consolidate func
32. igator An embedded Web server resides on a hardware device such as a printer or in firmware rather than as software that is loaded on a network server The advantage of an embedded Web server is that it provides an interface to the device for Macintosh users connected via USB There is no special software to install or configure but you must have a supported Web browser on your computer The HP Embedded Web Server allows you to view device status and manage printing functions from your computer With the HP Embedded Web Server you can do the following e View device status information e View and change tray configurations e View and change some fields of the device control panel menu configuration e View and print internal pages e Add or customize links to other Web sites e Select the language in which to display the embedded Web server pages e View and change network configuration e View support content that is device specific and specific to the device s current state Note For a complete explanation of the features and functionality of the HP Embedded Web Server see the HP Embedded Web Server online Help Accessing the HP Embedded Web Server You can access the HP Embedded Web Server in the following ways e From a Web browser In a supported Web browser on your computer type the IP address assigned to the device For example if the device s IP address is 123 456 789 123 you would type http 123 456 789 123 into
33. ign For many businesses the total cost of ownership TCO is a critical part of the purchase decision TCO takes into account everything from the initial investment to support and maintenance costs to the costs of supplies The HP LaserJet 3050 AiO has a competitive overall purchase price and includes a number of features that add up to significant cost savings over time The product provides a simple office solution at a great price delivering fast high quality laser printing and copying and easy faxing and scanning Simplify save time and reduce costs e By supporting one device rather than multiple devices you can reduce costs by managing fewer supplies and minimizing storage requirements and service interruptions e Use less power the product s PowerSave mode conserves energy during periods of device inactivity e With Instant on Technology fuser warm up time is virtually eliminated Because the fuser does not need to be kept warm and requires little warm up time the product consumes less energy and saves money while performance remains unaffected e You can print in EconoMode to use less toner extend the life of your print cartridge and reduce the cost per page EconoMode produces a lighter printed image that is suitable for drafts and proofs e HP printing supplies are designed to maintain a low cost of ownership and minimize user interaction which saves time and improves productivity e The familiar HP interface is pre
34. ing the fax memory or set the fax receive mode Fax Phone Book Add edit or delete entries in the fax phone book Fax Send Log View all of the recent faxes that have been sent from the device Fax Receive Log View all of the recent faxes that have been received by the device Fax Data Properties Manage the space used to store faxes on your computer These settings apply only if you have chosen to send or receive faxes remotely from your computer Help The Help tab contains links to the following main pages Troubleshooting Provides links to help you resolve problems with the device such paper jams print quality issues and control panel error messages How Do I View the How Do I Help for help with specific tasks Animated demonstrations View animated demonstrations for the device User Guide View information about device usage warranty specifications and support The user guide is available in both HTML and PDF format Install Notes View important information about the device that is not available in the user guide The late breaking Install Notes contain last minute information about the device in English only System settings The System Settings tab contains links to the following main pages Device information View information about the device such as the device description and a contact person Paper handling Change the device paper handling settings such as default paper size and default paper type Print q
35. nergy consumption costs Some manufacturers require you to choose between fast warm up times and energy efficiency while HP offers both e User productivity costs How easy is it to learn to use the product How easy is it to print your documents correctly e Special paper costs Does the product require special paper Can recycled paper be used e Supplies costs Do you have to purchase a starter kit Does the product come with demonstration supplies that have a reduced life What does it cost in both expense and downtime to replace supplies e Cost per page It is difficult for end users to calculate the cost per page due to many variables Therefore many manufacturers provide a cost per page calculation When assessing cost per page keep the following in mind e Make sure the cost per page associated with a product s print sample represents that sample Some manufacturers may quote the cost of printing in a draft mode when the sample they give you is printed in their best mode which requires more toner or ink Take note of whether special paper is required for the print sample Make sure all the supplies are included in the cost per page calculation and not hidden as service items Also remember that supplies used during routine cleaning and warm up cycles are not always included in the supply s yield which directly affects cost e Watch for other hidden costs such as unusable output which wastes toner Eval
36. s Acoustics Power requirements Power consumption EMC Safety Telecom Warranty varies by region Via optional HP Jetdirect external USB print servers print only solution HP Embedded Web Server fax and scan solutions not supported Windows NT 4 0 98 Me 2000 XP XP 64 bit Server 2003 Novell NetWare NDPS services via TCP IP only on 3 2 4 2 5 x 6 x HP Gateway TCP IP raw only and Novell LPD gateway Mac OS X v 10 3 and later Bonjour discovery supported Red Hat Linux 6 x and later SuSE Linux 6 x and later HP UX 10 20 11 x Solaris 2 5x 2 6 7 8 9 10 SPARC systems only IBM AIX 3 2 5 and later MPE iX Citrix MetaFrame Windows Terminal Services Via optional HP Jetdirect external USB print servers print only TCP IP IP Direct Mode LPD FTP IPP Telnet SLP Bonjour BOOTP DHCP AutolP WINS HTTP IPX SPX NDS Bindery DLC LLC AppleTalk SNMP v 1 2c 3 CD ROM drive USB or network port Windows 98 SE Me Server 2003 any Pentium Il processor or greater 64 MB RAM 10 MB hard disk space SVGA 800 x 600 with 16 bit color display print driver scan driver only Windows 2000 XP 32 bit Home and Professional any Pentium Il processor Pentium Ill or greater recommended 128 MB RAM 250 MB hard disk space SVGA 800 x 600 with 16 bit color display Internet Explorer 5 5 or greater full install Mac OS X v 10 3 x G3 G4 or G5 processor 32 MB RAM 30 MB disk space Maximum operating temperatur
37. than one software application to make sure software driver conflicts are not affecting output quality e Plain papers vary among brands and the regions in which they are manufactured Some plain papers have a preferred print side You should also take into account storage conditions as well as how the papers handle toner e Temperature and humidity should be kept constant for each product tested These factors can have an impact on final output quality Viewing samples Ideally output quality should be evaluated under a mix of fluorescent and incandescent lighting Print quality should not be evaluated too close to windows since natural light changes dramatically with variations in weather and time of day In addition the color of the surrounding area can significantly affect quality perception White surroundings may call undue attention to the color of the media Medium or light gray is usually the best choice for the area surrounding where the sample documents will be evaluated Individuals may perceive print quality differently HP suggests that you have several people evaluate your sample documents in the same environment with a consistent light source Have them vote on the samples that they like by listing them in order from the best to the worst Allow each person to rate the samples independently and then record the results Also have each person establish a cut line for acceptable print quality for the end user environment Note
38. the following tests to gauge device performance First page out The time from when the print command is issued to a device that is in PowerSave mode until the completion of the first page This test measures the effect of Instant on Technology and shows a device s true speed Click to drop The time from when the print command is issued until the completion of the job Pick to drop The time from when the first piece of media is picked up by the device until the completion of the print job Return to application The time from when the print command is issued until the time when the computer is available for other tasks Running the tests Follow the guidelines below when measuring printing performance e Be sure to measure the amount of time it takes to print a complete document For example you might print an eightpage document with company letterhead on the first page Note A professional printing product is designed to print multiple page documents We suggest that you print either multiple page documents or multiple copies of a single page e Record any error messages e Perform each test three times to obtain an average If the variances in the three tests are too much discard the result check the system and redo the test e If the device offers more than one I O port perform tests using each port e Look at each page to make sure all text and graphics printed correctly Files that print significantly faster on one device
39. the professional print quality obtained with HP FastRes rivals that of competitive printers with higher dpi specifications but without the performance penalties HP FastRes is the default out of the box print mode However for customers desiring the highest level of print quality HP ProRes 1200 provides true 1200 by 1200 dpi HP Print Cartridges with Ultraprecise toner The HP Laserjet Q2612A Black Print Cartridge features Ultraprecise toner to ensure consistent top quality output Cartridges are designed to deliver quality and reliability over the life of each print cartridge and from cartridge to cartridge The HP print cartridge product and software are designed to work together to deliver optimal print quality Professional copying scanning and faxing e The color scanner converts printed material to digital information at high fidelity with up to 600 by 600 dpi optical resolution 24 bit depth or up to 19 200 dpi enhanced resolution You can make impressive copies at up to 600 by 600 dpi and send and receive faxes at up to 300 by 300 dpi e To ensure exceptional results HP s LaserJet Scan software includes scan o application multi photo scan with auto detection of individual images intelligent scanning to recognize the difference between text lines and images with optical character recognition for text editing capability automatic scan calibration automatic image straightening automatic cropping and automatic image en
40. tions with this all in one device that fits on your desktop Flexible paper handling e The product includes a 250 sheet adjustable input tray a 100 sheet face down output bin and a 10 sheet priority input slot so you won t need to worry about removing your regular printing paper for special projects and your office will stay productive Offering the utmost in versatility the input trays support paper plain preprinted prepunched bond color glossy letterhead light heavy recycled rough envelopes transparencies labels cardstock and a variety of weights and sizes including weights up to 43 lb 163 g m and sizes from 3 by 5 in 76 by 127 mm to 8 5 by 14 in 216 by 356 mm e The 30 sheet automatic document feeder ADF processes single sheet and multi page letter and A4 sized documents allowing unattended copying faxing and scanning so that you won t have to stand by the device and handle every page The ADF supports a variety of sizes from 5 8 by 4 1 in 147 3 by 104 1 mm to 8 5 by 15 in 215 9 by 381 mm letter legal A4 A5 Easy copying The device may be used as a standalone walk up copier you do not need to be connected to a computer to make copies You can adjust all copy settings at the control panel including lightness darkness of reproduction reduce or enlarge from 25 to 400 percent or even produce 2 up and 4 up copies to conserve resources Effortless faxing Effortlessly and reliably send and rec
41. to print copy fax and scan Designed for easy use the HP LaserJet 3050 AiO is simple to operate and maintain a feature that is crucial for small businesses which often do not have IT support It integrates seamlessly into your business environment allowing you to invest your time in other issues and reducing your day to day business concerns Fits into your business environment The HP LaserJet 3050 AiO software features standardized drivers and interfaces providing a look and feel that is familiar to users of HP products and a proven design that is simple for new users to understand The HP LaserJet 3050 AiO is compatible with other HP LaserJet products and includes support for a range of systems and software making it easy to integrate into your business environment Easy to use intuitive control panel The control panel has a two line backlit display and features controls for printing copying faxing scanning and electronic document and image sending and archiving capabilities In addition the control panel menus allow you to set system defaults and customize settings for a particular job Fax speed Fax Numerical Two line Menu and Copy Scan to dial buttons controls keypad backlit LCD control buttons controls button HP LaserJet BO50 Reduce Enlarge Scan to Resolution Lighter Darker Start Scan Phone Book Quality Scan Start Fax Start Copy Ready Shift Fax start Attention Cancel Copy
42. uality Change the device print quality settings Paper types Change the settings for a each media type such as letterhead prepunched or glossy paper System setup Change the device system settings such as device language and jam recovery Service Gain access to various procedures required to maintain the device Device polling Change the device polling settings which determine how often the toolbox collects data from the device Save restore settings Save the current settings for the device to a file on your computer Use this file to load the same settings onto another device or to restore these settings to this device at a later time Print settings The Print Settings tab contains links to the following main pages Printing Change the default device print settings such as number of copies and paper orientation PCL5e View and change the PCL5e settings PostScript View and change the PostScript settings 24 Appendix A Productivity tools HP Embedded Web Server for Macintosh For Macintosh operating systems the device features an embedded Web server which allows access to information about device activities A Web server provides an environment in which Web programs may run much in the same way that an operating system such as Macintosh provides an environment for programs to run on your computer The output from these programs can then be displayed by a Web browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer Safari or Netscape Nav
43. uating laser all in one products 21 A Productivity tools Productivity tools provide convenient access to product information settings and support and include the following e HP ToolboxFX e HP Embedded Web Server for Macintosh e HP Web Jetadmin e HP Instant Support Professional Edition e HP Universal Print Driver Series for Windows HP ToolboxFX HP ToolboxFX provides a single access point to all product information and settings HP ToolboxFX is a Windows based application that you can use to perform a wide variety of tasks including e Set up speed dialing e Receive faxes at your computer e Manage fax logs You can view HP ToolboxFX when the device is directly connected to a computer or to a network Note You do not need Internet access to open and use HP ToolboxFX However if you click a link in the Other Links area you must have Internet access to go to the site associated with the link Supported operating systems HP ToolboxFX supports Windows 2000 and XP and is available when you perform a complete software installation from the product software CD Installing the device via the Windows Printer Wizard will install the driver only Accessing HP ToolboxFX Open HP ToolboxFX in one of the following ways e On the desktop double click the HP ToolboxFX icon e Double click the Status Client icon that is located in the Windows system tray which is at the far right of the taskbar e Click Start point to
44. users support tools for an individual device Offers simple links from the print driver to HP s online Instant Support tools print driver updates and supplies ordering HP Universal Print Driver With the HP Universal Print Driver Series for Windows finding and using devices unassisted is a Series for Windows snap for workers The Universal Print Driver s compatibility across device platforms and its powerful manageability features make it IT s optimal choice for general office printing on devices like the HP LaserJet 3050 AiO Advanced device discovery simplified configuration manageability and fewer help desk calls are just some of the ways this driver and HP devices can benefit you HP Web Jetadmin For IT and help desk professionals manage fleets of peripherals Available for the HP LaserJet 3050 AiO via optional HP Jetdirect external print servers HP Web Jetadmin is a Web based fleet management solution for remotely discovering installing monitoring and troubleshooting network connected devices from anywhere using a standard Web browser HP Web Jetadmin also provides advanced usage and assessment reporting functionality and can discover and report on devices directly connected to PCs on the network You can download the software for free from www hp com go webjetadmin HP Instant Support Integrated into HP s device management tools and available from www hp com Professional Editi Cee Connects you to the HP Web site to
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