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1. See the descriptions of data errors on the following page SIMM Error two different light patterns are possible A problem has been detected concerning an installed SIMM Check to make sure the SIMM is installed correctly see Appendix D Replace the SIMM if it is defective or press G0 to continue printing Any good banks of memory on the SIMM will be configured Fatal Error The printer has experienced a serious error Reset the printer by briefly turning the printer off and back on If the same light pattern appears turn the printer off for 10 minutes If the light pattern appears again contact your dealer or HP service representative 5 12 Problem Solving EN m m U Co he Fo Data Error Troubleshooting Data Error Messages When the Error back light and Data middle light are simultaneously lit the printer has experienced a data error To determine the cause of the data error simultaneously press and hold G0 and ob Cancel A secondary light pattern using top panel and front panel lights will indicate the specific error Find the secondary light pattern that matches the printer and follow the recommendations to clear the error SSS S Secondary Light Patterns EN Ly y C Ly y C e Ly y C e Ly y C e Co Co Co Cc 0 uo ou Oo U0 UUd o 0 Ud DO Memory Overflow The printer memory is full Press GO to resume printing If you lose some da
2. Option Description or Use Part Number Media Accessories LaserJet Labels Letter 8 1 2 x 11 in size sheets white labels Call an authorized HP Letter 8 1 2 x 11 in size sheets clear labels dealer for label sizes and A4 210 x 297 mm size sheets white labels availablity A4 210 x 297 mm size sheets clear labels Transparency Film Letter 8 1 2 x 11 in transparency film 92296T A4 210 x 297 mm transparency film 92296U Supplementary Documentation The PCL PJL Technical PCL 5 Printer Language Technical Reference Manual 5010 3994 Reference Package contains explains the PCL 5 printer language for experienced the following documents users and programmers Printer Job Language Technical Reference Manual explains HP s Printer Job Language PJL for experienced users and programmers PCL PJL Technical Quick Reference Guide PCL Comparison Guide describes the different implementation of commands and extensions across the printer family supporting PUL and PCL 5 HP LaserJet Printer Family This manual focuses on the paper manufacturing process 5010 3990 Paper Specification Guide and how it relates to HP LaserJet paper specifications To order HP LaserJet 6P 6MP accessories and options Call HP Direct Ordering at 800 227 8164 To find a dealer near you or if your dealer is temporarily out of stock call the HP Customer Information Center 800 752 0900 EN Printer Basics 2 21 soiseg J9 ULd GC 2 22 P
3. Note Do not add media to Tray 1 while the printer is printing This could cause a paper jam Tray 1 hint e For letterhead orientation in Tray 1 see page 3 11 EN Printing Tasks 3 5 Changing Paper Size in Tray 2 3 6 Printing Tasks Pull Tray 2 straight out of the printer and remove any paper Press the top of the green paper width guide toward the center of the tray The guide should detach from the tray Align the pointer on the end of the guide with the desired paper size Insert the two left side tabs into the appropriate holes A and push back on the guide to the upright position B snapping the center tab into place For A4 Letter Executive and B5 paper sizes Skip to step 7 on the following page For Legal paper size continue with step 5 below 5 Locate the green subtray at the back of Tray 2 Grasp the front corners of the subtray and pull straight up to remove Continue with step 6 on the following page EN EN 6 Move the subtray to the rear position C aligning the tabs on the front sides of the subtray with the rear grooves Press the subtray down until it snaps into place D Continue here if not using Legal paper size 7 10 Press the top of the paper length guide toward the center of the tray The guide should detatch from the tray Align the pointer on the left of the guide E with the desired paper size Insert the two front side tabs i
4. LA eackara HPLaver eZ 6P 6MP_ Printer User s Manual True laser printing for your business For a successful journey let HP lead the way HP SUPPORT We re here to assist you at every turn Electronic Information Services Where To Call HP BULLETIN BOARD SERVICE 208 344 1691 HP FIRST FAX 800 333 1917 INTERNET URL http www hp com TELEPHONE ASSISTANCE 208 323 2551 COMPUSERVE GO HP EXPRESS EXCHANGE REPAIR 208 323 2551 AMERICA ON LINE Keyword HP LOCAL RESELLER HP REPAIR 800 243 9816 Take a look at all HP Support has to offer Hewlett Packard Supports You To Get The Job Done Thank you for your purchase Along with your product you receive a variety of support services from Hewlett Packard and our support partners designed to give you the results you need anytime anywhere quickly and professionally 24 Hour Support Information 800 333 1917 Audio Tips provides information on other resources within HP to get you the help you need fast HP FIRST Fax will deliver detailed support information on common software applications and troubleshooting tips for your HP product Call from any touch tone phone and request up to three documents per call These documents will be sent to the fax of your choice within minutes Electronic Information Services For 24 hour access to information over your modem we suggest these services HP Bulletin Board Service 208 344 1691 Our electronic download service
5. Margins and Text Length number of lines from top margin column number from left margin Horizontal Motion Index Horizontal Motion Index amp k FH 1 120 inch increments compresses print horizontally Vertical Line Spacing Vertical Motion Index amp l C 1 48 inch increments compresses print vertically Line Spacing amp l D lines per inch 1 2 3 4 5 6 12 16 24 48 Page Length and Size Print Direction amp a P degrees of roation counterclockwise 90 increments only Perforation Skip Mode Perforation Skip amp l AL 0 disable 1 enable Cursor Positioning Vertical and Horizontal Current vertical print position at specified row number Current vertical print position at specified dot number Current vertical print position at specified decipoint number current horizontal print position at specified row number current horizontal print position at specified dot number Horizontal Position amp a H current horizontal print position at specified decipoint number Decipoints Programming Hints End of Line Wrap amp sS C 0 Enable 1 Disable Display Functions On n a Display Functions Off n a EN PCL Printer Commands E 5 spuewwoy 49 Uld 10d Function Command __ Options Enter PCL Mode YHA 0 Use previous PCL cursor positon 1 Use current HP GL 2 pen position for cursor position Enter HP GL 2 Mode H B 0 Use previous PCL pen posito
6. e Download the full software solution from the HP software homepage on the internet http www software hp com e Call the HP Driver Distribution Center at 970 339 7009 to receive a full set of software installation disks through the mail 1 16 Printer Setup EN Note EN Installing the DOS Printing Software The DOS printing software consists of the Remote Control Panel RCP The RCP enables you to change printer settings if the DOS software application does not support the printer feature you want to use See page 2 18 for RCP instructions dnjes 13 Uld L Each DOS software application also requires a separate printer driver Please contact your DOS application vendor to obtain a printer driver If you are waiting to receive a driver for the HP LaserJet 6P 6MP printer you can substitute a printer driver from another HP LaserJet Printer use the latest version available These substitute drivers allow you to use the HP LaserJet 6P 6MP printer but may not support all of the printer s features To install the DOS Remote Control Panel CD ROM Installation Instructions Insert the CD into the CD ROM drive At the DOS prompt type D this assumes that the CD ROM drive is D and press Enter on the computer keyboard At the D gt type INSTALL and press Enter Follow the instructions on the computer screen The printer setup is complete Diskette Installation Instructions Insert the diskette into the disk drive
7. or 800 387 3154 Canada For service contracts contact your local reseller or HP directly at 800 743 8308 US or 800 268 1221 Canada HP LaserJet 6P 6MP Printer User s Manual Copyright Hewlett Packard Company 1996 All Rights Reserved Reproduction adaptation or translation without prior written permission is prohibited except as allowed under the copyright laws Publication number C3980 90968 First edition October 1996 Hewlett Packard Company 11311 Chinden Boulevard Boise Idaho 83714 Warranty The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice Hewlett Packard makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material including but not limited to the implied warranties or merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose Hewlett Packard shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damage in connection with the furnishing performance or use of this material Trademark Credits HPLaserJet Hewlett Packard PCL Resolution Enhancement Memory Enhancement EconoMode HP GL 2 Bi Tronics and HP FontSmart are trademarks of Hewlett Packard Company Microsoft is a U S registered trademark and Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corp Adobe PostScript and the PostScript Logo are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated or it s subsidiaries which may be registered in certain jurisdictions Apple the Ap
8. press ob Cancel to clear the printer memory Position the device within the range of operation and print the job again e The IR status light turns off during transmission The connection may have been broken If the Data middle light is on press 00 Cance to clear the printer memory Position the device within the range of operation and print the job again BulAjOS Walqold G Problem Solving 5 17 Troubleshooting Macintosh Problems Solving Problems in the Chooser e Printer driver icon does not appear in the Chooser Reinstall the printer software See software installation instructions beginning on page 1 13 Printer name does not appear in the Select an HP LaserJet Printer box in the Chooser or list box Make sure the cables are connected correctly the printer is on and the Ready front light is on Make sure the printer cable is connected to the computer s printer port Make sure the correct printer driver has been selected in the Chooser If the printer resides on a network with multiple zones make sure the correct zone is selected in the AppleTalk Zones box in the Chooser Make sure the printer has been chosen in the Chooser by printing a self test Simultaneously press G0 and 06 Cance Check the name of the printer displayed on the self test page Make sure the AppleTalk is on The button next to Active is selected in the Chooser Make sure you are using a
9. 3 Ozone EMISSION 2 94 i 85 4 54448465904 Bowe es A 4 ENERGY STAR Computers Compliance A 4 LED A es a ek ee eee hee ee ee ee SH A 4 Laser Statement for Finland A 5 Declaration of Conformity 2 08 A 6 B Media Specifications OVEVION s 5 eean ee eee ee ES eee GS oe B 1 Paper and Preprinted Forms 2 248 B 3 Adhesive Labels s s a kee Geek ene eae eee eee eRe ows B 5 Overhead Transparencies 00 eee eens B 6 BNVEIOPES sb baeeae Phe hed eesas te enaere eae ou 2s B 7 COG MOCK 6645264444585 6h oe ea ee oo oS Se oe B 9 C Connect Printer to a LocalTalk Network Connect to the End of a Network 22 C 1 Connect to the Middle of a Network C 2 D Memory Installation IVEN IEW a 8 aaa aaa D 1 Installing SIMMs 0 00000 eee eee D 2 Checking SIMM Installation D 4 E PCL Printer Commands PCL Printer Commands Escape Sequences E 1 PCL Printer Command Syntax E 2 Using PCL Printer Commands E 3 PCL Font Selection o sasra ee E 3 Common PCL Printer Commands E 4 Index Table of Contents 4 EN Printer Setup Installation Checklist Congratulations on your purchase of the HP LaserJet 6P 6MP Printer This Chapter will help you set up and install the new printer After unpacking the printer complete the steps in t
10. 3 4 Faster printing performance built in Intellifont and TrueType scaling technologies built in HP GL 2 vector graphics and advanced imaging capabilities are benefits of the new PCL 6 printer language This also includes 45 scalable TrueType fonts and one bitmapped Line Printer Font The HP LaserJet 6MP printer also includes the Adobe PostScript Level 2 printer language with 35 built in PostScript language fonts When optional printer languages such as PostScript are installed the printer automatically determines and switches to the appropriate language for the print job EN Enhanced Memory and Memory Expansion Energy Savings Economical Printing Wireless Infrared Printing Interface Connections EN The HP LaserJet 6P printer comes with 2 MBytes of memory and can be expanded to 50 MBytes with the 3 available memory SIMM slots Most documents can be printed using the standard amount of printer memory through the aid of Memory Enhancement technology MEt MEt automatically compresses data virtually doubling the printer s memory and allowing more complex printing with available memory The HP LaserJet 6MP printer comes with 3 MBytes of memory and can be expanded to 35 MBytes with the 2 available memory SIMM slots The third memory slot is used for the PostScript language SIMM The PostScript SIMM includes Adobe Memory Booster Technology Adobe MBT which allows more complex printing at 600 dpi with availa
11. 6P printer if the optional PostScript SIMM has been installed PCL self test PostScript configuration page Briefly press G0 and 00 Cance at the same time when the printer is in ready state Ready front light on PCL demo page PostScript demo page Press G0 while the printer is in ready state Ready front light on soiseg J9 ULd CG Font lists can only be printed from software See the following section Printing Test Pages from Software All of the test pages that are available for the printer can be accessed from software The instructions vary depending on the computer or operating system that is being used on your computer For Windows 95 1 Right click on the toolbox icon 2 Select Properties to open the HP LaserJet Utility 3 Click the Test Pages tab 4 Click the desired test page For Windows 3 1 or Windows 3 11 for Workgroups 1 Open the LaserJet Printers group 2 Double click the HP LaserJet Utility icon 3 Click the Test Pages tab 4 Click the desired test page Continued on the following page Printer Basics 2 9 For Macintosh or Macintosh compatible computers 1 Click the Test Pages panel in the HP LaserJet Utility 2 Select the desired test page 3 Click the Print button e From the DOS Remote Control Panel 1 Under Options select Print Test Page 2 Select the desired test page Example of a Self Test Page A 2 10 Printer Basics Printer Information Lists the Formatter Nu
12. Options tab 4 Click the Configure Printer button 5 Make the desired changes to the printer settings soiseg J9 ULd GC Software applications in Windows 3 1 and Windows 3 11 1 Select Print or Print Setup in a software application 2 Access the printer driver by clicking on the Options button in some software applications you must first click on Printer button before you can select the printer driver s Options button 3 Click the Features tab 4 Make the desired changes to the printer settings Windows 95 toolbox 1 Click on the printer icon in the Windows 95 taskbar with the right button on the mouse 2 Make the desired changes to the printer settings e In Windows 3 1 and Windows 3 11 Control Panel 1 In the Main program group double click on the Control Panel icon 2 Double click on the Printers icon 3 Highlight the desired printer and click the Setup button 4 Make the desired changes to the printer settings EN Printer Basics 2 15 Windows 95 Users If the Windows Printing System was loaded during printer setup see page 1 14 an icon of a printer will be placed on the computer screen s task bar Click on the printer to access the following software utilities and helps Printer Status The Printer Status displays a pop up message on the computer s screen each time the printer status changes The Printer Status will report any problem error condition or other status message directly to the computer scre
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14. Select an HP LaserJet Printer box Click Setup Choose a Background Printing option Select On if you want to work on the computer at the same time a job is being printed Close the Chooser by clicking the go away close box in the upper left corner The printer setup is complete 1 18 Printer Setup EN EN 10 11 Completing Macintosh Installation in a GX Environment Make sure the printer is turned on and the Ready front light is on Open the Chooser from the Apple menu Click the HP LaserJet 6MP GX icon If you are on a network with multiple zones select the zone in the AppleTalk Zones box where the printer is located If this is unknown ask the network administrator Click on the HP LaserJet 6MP printer in the list box Click Create Close the Chooser by clicking the go away box in the upper left corner Click on the new Desktop Printer icon to select it A new Printing menu is added to the Finder Choose Input Trays from the Printing menu Select the paper types loaded in the printer s trays If the tray is not loaded select Unknown Click OK The printer setup is complete Printer Setup 1 19 dnjeas 13 Uld L 1 20 Printer Setup EN Printer Basics Getting to Know the Printer This Chapter provides information in the following areas e Printer features Page 2 2 Top and front status panels Page 2 4 e Button usage Page 2 5 e Light patterns Page 2 6 Top panel status Page 2 6 Fron
15. Such paper may cause feeding or print quality problems and rough papers may have poor toner adhesion The desired specification for paper smoothness is 100 250 Sheffield Do not use paper with cutouts or perforations Do not use letterhead papers that are printed with low temperature inks such as those used in some types of thermography The printer uses heat and pressure to fuse toner to the page Make sure that any colored papers or preprinted forms use inks that are compatible with this fusing temperature 392 F 200 C for 0 1 second Keep paper stored in its moisture proof wrapping to prevent changes in moisture content which may cause poor print quality jamming and curl To prevent feeding problems avoid paper with ragged cut edges Use long grain paper to prevent feeding problems and to minimize curl Use the rear output tray for heavier paper and to reduce paper curl See page 3 4 See Paper Weight Equivalence Table on the following page Media Specifications B 3 SUOI EDIIDGdS epa Paper Weight Equivalence Table Approximate Use this table to determine equivalent points in weight specifications other than U S bond weight For example to determine the equivalent of 20 Ib U S bond weight paper in U S cover weight locate the bond weight in row 3 second column and scan across the row to the cover weight in the fourth column The equivalent is 28 Ibs Shaded areas indica
16. are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy If it is not installed and used in accordance with the instructions it may cause harmful interference to radio communications however there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Re orient or relocate receiving antenna Increase separation between equipment and receiver Connect equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult your dealer or an experienced radio TV technician Note Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Hewlett Packard could void the user s authority to operate this equipment Use of a shielded printer cable is required to comply within the Class B limits of Part 15 of the FCC rules A 2 Printer Specifications EN Figure A 1 WARNING EN VCCI Statement Japan The VCCI statement similar to the FCC regulations is required in Japan CORRER PIMBRMER EZIN TOMB UHM TER nAn AREE CHCHRCORRMBHILSBMt rM A See RE AER BRAC VCCI BEURBAL TE HET LL FEB 7247 Freres VRC LUC C
17. data file sent to the printer may be corrupt Try printing a self test to see if it prints correctly see page 2 9 Replace the printer cable with a cable you know works to see whether or not the cable is bad BulAjOS Walqold G Problem Solving 5 15 Font Problems e The print job has incorrect fonts or formatting Make sure the software application is using the correct printer driver The font is not in the printer and must be downloaded by the software application To verify the availability of a font print a font list see page 2 9 The software application may be substituting a font for one that is not available See your software application manual for information on font selection Make sure the desired personality such as PostScript is installed in the printer Print a self test see page 2 9 and check the Installed Personalities and Option see item C on page 2 10 Network Issues You are experiencing shared printer problems To verify if a printer works with a computer connect one computer directly to the printer at a time Print a document from an application that has printed correctly in the past Contact your network administrator for assistance 5 16 Problem Solving EN EN Troubleshooting Infrared Printing Problems The connection cannot be established or the transmission seems to be taking longer than usual Make sure the computer you are using is IrDA compli
18. high quality cable Make sure the printer is on the correct network Select the Network control panel from Control Panels in the Apple menu and then choose the correct network The printer driver does not automatically set up your selected printer even though you clicked Auto Setup in the Chooser This is a non GX environment 1 Reinstall the printer software See software installation instructions beginning on page 1 13 2 Select an alternate PPD See page 5 20 3 Your PPD may have been renamed If so select the renamed PPD See page 5 20 5 18 Problem Solving EN EN Solving Macintosh Printing Errors A print job was not sent to your desired printer Another printer with the same or similar name may have received your print job Rename the printer using the HP LaserJet Utility see page 5 20 making sure that all devices have unique names You cannot use the computer while the printer is printing This is a non GX environment Turn Background Printing on in the Chooser Status messages will now be redirected to the Print Monitor allowing you to continue working while the printer is printing An encapsulated PostScript EPS file does not print with the correct fonts This problem occurs with some software applications Try downloading the fonts contained in the EPS file to the printer before printing Your document is not printing with New York Geneva or Monaco This is a non GX environment Sele
19. minutes 3 Shake the cartridge to distribute the toner evenly inside the cartridge Avoid tipping the cartridge on end 4 Locate the clear plastic sealing tape on the right end of the cartridge Pull the entire length of the tape out of the cartridge 12 15 in 30 35cm and discard Avoid touching any black toner on the tape Note If toner gets on your clothing wipe it off with a dry cloth and wash clothing in cold water 5 Insert the toner cartridge into the printer lining up the arrow on the cartridge A with the arrow in the printer B Close the top cover 1 6 Printer Setup EN Step 5 Load Paper into Tray 2 1 Slide Tray 2 paper cassette out of the printer dnjes 13 Uld L 2 Load paper up to the arrows on the paper length spacer in the rear of the tray approximately 250 sheets of Letter A4 Executive B5 or Legal paper 3 Make sure the paper is flat in the tray at all four corners If needed press on the clip lever A to raise the front left metal holder B so the paper will fit underneath 4 Align the slots C on the sides of Tray 2 with the rails D inside the Tray 2 cavity Slide Tray 2 completely back into the printer Caution Tray 2 is designed for paper use only Use Tray to print envelopes adhesive labels transparencies cardstock or custom sized media Tray 2 hints e To adjust Tray 2 for other paper sizes see page 3 6 e For letterhead orientatio
20. mode make this selection through your software Inserting paper long edge first may cause a paper jam Use the rear output tray to reduce excessive curl Do not print on media smaller than 3 inches wide 76 mm or 5 inches tall 127 mm Set margins at least 14 inch 6 4 mm away from the edges of the media See Appendix B for media specifications sysey Bbulnuud e Printing on custom sized media Printing Tasks 3 15 Figure 3 11 Printing with the Infrared Port Wireless Printing The infrared IR port A is located on the lower left corner of the printer This port is compliant with the specifications determined by the Infrared Data Association IrDA Just above the port is a status light B that indicates when the port is active The IR port works by transmitting data at speeds of up to 4 Megabits per second When the IR connection is established the IR status light comes on If the connection is broken or when the print job is complete the IR status light goes off IR port and IR status light To use the IR port you need the following A computer equipped with an IrDA compliant infrared port The computer should also include an infrared port driver that allows printing from the computer to the printer using the infrared port and the IrDA communication protocol Ask the computer manufacturer if you have a question A printer driver for the software application on the computer that allows you to generate data t
21. needed Data is in the printer memory form feed l If the Data middle light and the Ready front light both remain on there is unprinted data in the printer ca I Press G0 to start printing Eae Busy state i If each light briefly turns on and off in sequence the printer is O warming up processing a self test or canceling a print job No action is needed 2 6 Printer Basics EN f EN NO Front Status Panel Light Messages The following front panel status messages indicate various conditions of the paper trays and the IR port Tray 1 empty If the Tray 1 status light is on a job has been sent to Tray 1 and the tray is out of media Add desired media into Tray 1 see page 3 5 The printer will automatically begin printing Manual Feed with Pause request If the Tray 1 status light blinks a print job has been sent to the printer with a Manual Feed with Pause request See page 3 9 Put desired media into Tray 1 see page 3 5 and press G0 to begin printing Tray 2 empty If the Tray 2 empty light is on there is no paper in Tray 2 Load paper into Tray 2 see page 1 7 Infrared connection is established If the IR status light is on a job is being sent from an IrDA compliant device such as a laptop or notebook computer to the printer No action is needed Printer Basics 2 7 soiseg J9 ULd GC PCL Self Test Page PCL Font List PCL Demo Page PostScript Configura
22. network Figure C 3 5 Insert the new cable into the connector box on the network 6 Insert the cable you removed from the network into the new connector box Turn the printer on C 2 Connect Printer to a LocalTalk Network EN Memory Installation Overview HP LaserJet 6P The HP LaserJet 6P printer has 2 MBytes of standard memory and three available single in line memory module SIMM slots for upgrading the printer with the following e The optional Adobe PostScript Level 2 language SIMM which includes an additional 1 MByte of RAM See page 2 20 for ordering information e More printer memory available in 1 2 4 8 and 16 MByte SIMMs See page 2 20 for ordering information e SIMM based accessory typefaces fonts macros and patterns Other SIMM based printer languages and printer options HP LaserJet 6MP The HP LaserJet 6MP printer has 3 MBytes of standard memory including a factory installed Adobe PostScript Level 2 language SIMM The printer has two available SIMM slots for upgrading the printer with the following More printer memory available in 1 2 4 8 and 16 MByte SIMMs See page 2 20 for ordering information e SIMM based accessory typefaces fonts macros and patterns Other SIMM based printer languages and printer options EN Memory Installation D 1 Installing SIMMs D 2 Memory Installation Print a se
23. provides convenient access to HP printer drivers updated HP printer software product information and troubleshooting hints Set your communication software to N 8 1 Baud rate is between 300 to 14 400 America On Line 800 827 6364 Printer drivers updated HP printer software and support documentation is available to help you answer your HP product questions To subscribe and receive 10 hours of free on line time call and ask for representative 1118 If you are already a member type Keyword HP to start your tour CompuServe 800 524 3388 Printer drivers updated HP printer software and interactive sharing of technical information with other members is available on CompuServe s HP forum GO HP To subscribe and receive one month of free access call and ask for representative 51 Internet Printer drivers updated HP printer software and product and support information may be obtained from HP s anonymous FTP site at 192 6 71 2 or ftp boi external hp com which is available to anyone with FTP access to the Internet Access through the World Wide Web is available at URL http www hp com Printer Drivers by Mail 970 339 7009 Printer drivers for your new Hewlett Packard product should be obtained by contacting the manufacturer of your software application For your convenience HP distributes printer drivers for a few of the most popular software applications Updates of Hewlett Packard s printer software are also avai
24. speed 2 2 troubleshooting 5 15 printer accessories 2 20 cleaning 4 7 dimensions A 1 maintenance 4 1 4 8 packing material 1 5 parts 1 2 1 3 preparing location 1 4 repacking guidelines 6 5 space requirements 1 4 specifications A 1 A 6 printer busy light message 2 6 printer cables ordering 2 20 printer cables and ports selecting 1 8 printer drivers accessing 2 15 Index 3 printer features 2 2 printer installation 1 1 printer processing data light message 2 6 printer ready light message 2 6 printer service after warranty period 6 4 during warranty period 6 4 printer settings changing in DOS from RCP 2 18 changing in Macintosh drivers 2 19 changing in Windows 3 1 amp 3 11 2 15 changing in Windows 95 2 15 printer software definitions 2 14 printer warm up light message 2 6 printer warranty 6 2 exclusions 6 2 limitations 6 3 printing canceling print job 3 8 double sided 3 10 draft copies 4 4 duplexing 3 10 economically 4 3 envelopes 3 12 forms 3 11 infrared port with 3 17 labels 3 13 letterhead 3 11 multiple pages on a sheet 4 3 postcards 3 15 preparing for 3 2 stopping print job 3 8 test pages 2 9 transparencies 3 14 with EconoMode 4 4 printing problems troubleshooting 5 15 problem solving checklist 5 10 processing data state 2 6 purchasing paper 3 2 R ready light location 2 4 ready state 2 6 rear output tray location 1 3 opening 3 4 uses 3 4 recoverable error 5 12 recycling toner cartri
25. toner cartridges Page 4 6 Printer maintenance Page 4 7 Cleaning the printer Page 4 7 Internal cleaning procedure Page 4 8 EN Printer Tips and Maintenance 4 1 Producing Better Looking Documents The print quality settings described in this section can be changed through the following software Windows printer drivers see page 2 15 DOS Remote Control Panel see page 2 18 Macintosh printer drivers see page 2 19 Refer to help screens in the software for specific information on each setting and how to adjust them Enhancing Printer Resolution REt Setting Resolution Enhancement technology REt adjusts the size and placement of dots on the page to produce smooth angles curves and edges Print a self test see page 2 9 and examine the REt block see letter D page 2 10 on the printout The block should be a uniform gray with no vertical lines or with vertical lines tending toward dark rather than light If the REt setting needs to be adjusted access the printer driver or DOS Remote Control Panel and find the Resolution Enhancement option Print another self test and examine the REt block If needed change the setting again Adjusting Print Density Print density is a measure of the darkness of print on the page To lighten or darken the print density access the HP LaserJet Utility or DOS Remote Control Panel and find the Print Density option Using Watermarks A watermark is a light image printed in th
26. undo function e f ob Cancel is pushed when the printer is idle the top panel status lights will cycle but nothing else will happen Go e Press Go to resume printing when the printer is paused or when unprinted data is still in the printer Data middle and Ready front lights on e Press G0 to print a demo page The printer must be in the ready state front light on e Press G0 to clear some printer errors Error back light on Figure 2 3 Top panel buttons Note Briefly press G0 and ob Cancel at the same time to print a self test See page 2 8 for self test descriptions EN Printer Basics 2 5 soiseg J9 ULd CG Light Patterns Light patterns provide both status and error messages The lights can be in one of the following states gt Off On Blinking Top Status Panel Light Messages The following top panel status messages indicate various conditions of the printer in preparation for or during printing If the Error back light is on the printer is experiencing an error Error messages begin on page 5 12 in the Problem Solving chapter Ready state printer is ready for printing l If the Ready front light is on the printer is ready to print ca l No action is needed co Processing state printer is processing print job If the Data middle light is on and the Ready front light is blinking the printer is receiving or processing data ca I No action is
27. will output to the rear output tray if it is in the open position If the rear output tray is closed the media will be sent to the top output tray Figure 3 2 Media output options Rear Output Tray The rear output tray provides the straightest paper path This helps reduce paper curl Always use the rear output tray when printing on Labels Envelopes e Heavy paper Postcards To open the rear output tray grasp the center finger tab and pull the top backward Pull the tray extender up until it snaps into place Top Output Tray The top output tray provides the flattest paper tray Always use the top output tray when printing Transparencies e A large print job over 50 pages 3 4 Printing Tasks EN Loading Media into Tray 1 Tray multi purpose holds up to 100 sheets of paper or up to 10 envelopes 1 Grasp Tray 1 by the two finger tabs and pull the top down 2 Pull out the plastic tray extender by grasping the center finger tab If the media being loaded is longer than 9 inches 229 mm also pull out the wire tray extender 3 Slide the paper width guide to the far right side of the tray 4 Place media into the tray short edge in print side up The media should be flush left under the tab on the left 03 paper guide a 5 Slide the paper width guide to the left until it lightly touches the media without bending it Make sure the a media fits under the tab on the paper A width guide
28. 5 6 Solving Print Quality Problems 0 5 7 Print Quality Checklist 2 0 0 0 5 7 Image Defect Examples 2 0 0048 5 7 Troubleshooting Checklist 0 4 5 10 Troubleshooting Error Messages 5 12 Troubleshooting General Printing Problems 5 15 Troubleshooting Infrared Printing Problems 5 17 Troubleshooting Macintosh Problems 5 18 Troubleshooting PostScript Errors 5 21 Warranties Licenses OVEIVIOW 26h s eee ESSERE Rae Hee EE 6 1 Limited Printer Warranty 00000 eens 6 2 PxCWSIG0Ss 2 te ta ecu tee eee eee ee S 6 2 Warranty Limitations 0000000000 6 3 Limitof Liability soss s so ce ee tebe ddea tea we 2 ou 6 3 Service During the Warranty Period 6 4 Service After the Warranty Period 6 4 Repackaging Guidelines 2 02 00004 6 5 Toner Cartridge Warranty 2 000000 ee 6 5 HP Software Product License 04 6 7 Sales and Service OMICES 22k cba e ek eee eH eR EEE 6 8 Calling Tor Help s 22444 24k oe eee RER ERE AS 6 8 Table of Contents 3 A Printer Specifications Environmental Specifications 2 5 008 A 1 Regulatory Information aoaaa 00008 A 2 FCC Regulations 25244 0h 28 amass annee A 2 VCCI Statement Japan aoaaa a A 3 Laser Safety Statement on oa oa oa a a a a a A
29. At the DOS prompt type A this assumes that the disk drive is A and press Enter on the computer keyboard At the A gt type INSTALL and press Enter Follow the instructions on the computer screen The printer setup is complete Printer Setup 1 17 Note Installing the Macintosh Printing Software The installation program for the Macintosh Printing Software will install all of the components needed for printing in a Macintosh environment See page 2 19 for descriptions of the Macintosh Printing Software components Close all running applications Insert the CD or diskette into the appropriate drive Double click the HP logo icon that appears on the desktop Double click the Installer icon and follow the instructions on the screen The remaining installation instructions are based on whether or not QuickDraw GX is installed on the Macintosh computer If QuickDraw GX is installed skip to page 1 19 If you do not know if QuickDraw GX is installed follow the directions for the non GX environment Completing Macintosh Installation in a Non GX Environment most Macintosh users Make sure the printer is turned on and the ready front light is on Open the Chooser from the Apple menu Click the HP LaserJet icon If you are on a network with multiple zones select the zone in the AppleTalk Zones box where the printer is located If this is unknown ask your network administrator Click on the HP LaserJet 6MP printer in the
30. ECLARATION OF CONFORMITY according to ISO IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014 Manufacturer s Name Hewlett Packard Company Manufacturer s Address 11311 Chinden Boulevard Boise Idaho 83714 1021 USA declares that the product Product Name LaserJet 6P and LaserJet 6MP Model Number C3980A and C3982A Product Options All conforms to the following Product Specifications Safety IEC 950 1991 A1 A2 A3 EN 60950 1992 A1 A2 A3 IEC 825 1 1993 EN 60823 1 1994 Class 1 Laser LED EMC CISPR 22 1993 EN 55022 1994 class B EN 50082 1 1992 IEC 801 2 1991 prEN55024 2 1992 4 kV CD 8 kV AD IEC 801 3 1984 prEN55024 3 1991 3 V m IEC 801 4 1988 prEN55024 4 1992 0 5 kV Signal Lines 1 0 kV Power Lines Supplementary Information The product herewith complies with the requirements of the following Directives and carries the CE marking accordingly the EMC Directive 89 336 EEC the Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC 1 The product was tested in a typical configuration with Hewlett Packard Personal Computer Systems Hewlett Packard Company Office of Quality Manager Boise Idaho USA June 8 1996 European Contact Your Local Hewlett Packard Sales and Service Office or Hewlett Packard Gmbh Department HQ TRE Standards Europe Herrenberger Stra e 130 D 7030 B blingen FAX 49 7031 14 3143 A 6 Printer Specifications EN Media Specifications Note Caution EN Overview You can use a variety of paper and other print media
31. IIDGdS epa B 10 Media Specifications EN C Connect Printer to a LocalTalk Network Note Figure C 1 EN Your HP LaserJet 6P 6MP printer does not come with LocalTalk network cables You must obtain cables separately Use a standard LocalTalk network cable and connector kit such as the HP LocalTalk Network Cable Kit See page 2 20 for ordering information You will need one connector kit for each printer on your network Additionally each Macintosh computer on your network requires its own connector kit Connect to the End of a Network Turn the printer off Insert the connector box cable into the LocalTalk port of the printer Insert one end of the network cable into the connector box If the connector box is not self terminating insert a terminating resistor into the connector box Insert the other end of the cable into the last connector box on the network Remove the terminating resistor if necessary Turn the printer on Connect Printer to a LocalTalk Network C 1 Connect to the Middle of a Network Figure C 2 1 Turn the printer off Insert the new connector box cable into the LocalTalk port of the printer 2 Insert one end of the network cable into the new connector box 3 Set the other end of the new cable next to a connector box on the network 4 Unplug one cable from the connector box on the
32. Ld CG Example of a PostScript Configuration Page A Settings 2 12 Printer Basics Current printer default settings and product specific information such as Printer Name and PostScript version PostScript specific settings include but are not limited to HalftoneType The current halftone type e Wait Timeout The PostScript timeout e Printer Name Name set by user a network name for instance Print Errors Value set on a job by job basis through the printer driver PostScript Version The version of PostScript installed System Password Job Password Values are either 0 default or Not Default a password is present e Jam Recovery Indicates whether Jam Recovery is ON or OFF Printable Area Gives the dimensions within the margins of the image area Printable area is dependent on the amount of memory installed The current default is shown in the hollow box Memory The value shows how PostScript uses printer memory This may be useful for more experienced users since PostScript Level 2 allows users to configure memory parameters See the PostScript Level 2 Red Book for specific information about these values Page Count Shows how many pages have been printed by the printer in all printer languages You can use the page count to track printer use EN Figure 2 5 EN PostScript Configuration Page Settings Printer Name Product Name System Password Job Pa
33. M RIte se SIRBHORA CCS CLoBH OST HUSA MI HE gt TEL RL OLY Se LT Far Laser Safety Statement The Center for Devices and Radiological Health CDRH of the U S Food and Drug Administration has implemented regulations for laser products manufactured since August 1 1976 Compliance is mandatory for products marketed in the United States This printer 1s certified as a Class 3A laser product under the U S Department of Health and Human Services DHHS Radiation Performance Standard according to the Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act of 1968 Since radiation emitted inside this printer is completely confined within protective housings and external covers the laser beam cannot escape during any phase of normal user operation Never operate or service the printer with the protective cover removed from the Laser Scanner Assembly The reflected beam although invisible can damage your eyes Printer Specifications A 3 V JOU SuO edINadS T Ozone Emission The HP LaserJet 6P and 6MP printers do not use high voltage corona wires in the electrophotographic process and therefore generate no measurable ozone gas 03 These printers instead use charging rollers in the toner cartridge and in the print engine Enercy Star Computers Compliance The HP LaserJet 6P and 6MP printers are designed to conserve electricity by dropping from 175 W while printing to 8 W when in the Power Save Mode The instant power save insta
34. Port A on preceding page Use this port when Connecting to a Macintosh or Macintosh compatible computer See page 1 11 for installation instructions Connecting to a LocalTalk network See Appendix C for installation instructions Infrared Port Use this port when Printing from an IrDA compliant device such as a laptop or notebook computer For more information on infrared printing see page 3 16 Printer Setup 1 9 Attaching a Parallel Printer Cable To ensure reliability use an IEEE 1284 compliant parallel cable these cables are clearly marked with IEEE 1284 Only TEEE 1284 cables support all of the printer s advanced functions Caution Make sure power is off 1 Locate the interface cable door A at the back of the printer Pull the door out using the finger tab for leverage 2 If using a parallel cable with a large B type end connect the cable into port B Snap the wire clips in place to secure the cable to the printer If using a parallel cable with a small C type end connect the cable into port C The cables should install easily If installation is difficult check the cable orientation 3 Replace the interface cable door while allowing the cable to feed through its appropriate hole 4 Connect the other end of the cable to the proper connector on the computer Go to Step 7 Attach the Power Cord on page 1 12 1 10 Printer Setup EN Attaching a Macintosh Pr
35. PostScript Level 2 printer language Description or Use Part Number Replacement toner cartridges C3903A or C3903F The HP LaserJet 6P printer comes with 2 MBytes of 1 MByte C3130A memory and can be expanded to 50 MBytes with the 3 2 MByte C3131A available memory SIMM slots 4 MByte C3132A The HP LaserJet 6MP printer comes with 3 MBytes of 8 MByte C3133A memory and can be expanded to 35 MBytes with the 2 16 MByte C3146A available memory SIMM slots The PostScript SIMM includes 1 Mbyte of memory This C3152A comes installed in the HP LaserJet 6MP printer Cable and Interface Accessories Parallel Cables IEEE 1284 LocalTalk Network Kit for Macintosh Serial printer cable for Macintosh HP JetDirect EX print servers external LAN connectivity for most network operating systems A host computer connector A type 2 Meter A to B C2950A B large printer connector B type 3 Meter A to B C2951A C small printer connector C type 3 Meter A to C C2946A 10 Meter A to C C2947A Connect to a LocalTalk Network 92215N Directly connect to a Macintosh computer 92215S Ethernet 1 parallel port J2591A Ethernet 3 parallel ports J2593A TokenRing 3 parallel ports J2594A Ethernet 100VG 3 parallel ports J2590A Paper Handling Accessories Tray 2 replacement Universal tray for Letter A4 Legal Executive and B5 R75 4000 O000CN paper sizes Continued on following page 2 20 Printer Basics EN
36. Remove and retain the toner cartridge Use the original shipping container and packing materials if possible If possible include print samples and 50 100 sheets of the paper or forms you are having trouble printing su 7 ueeM 9 Include a completed copy of the Service Information Form see following page If you have already disposed of the printer s packaging material contact a local packaging and mailing service for the repackaging of the printer Toner Cartridge Warranty This toner cartridge is warranted to be free from defects in materials and workmanship during its useful lifetime HP will replace any cartridge that proves to be defective Place the defective cartridge in the original packaging or the packaging from a replacement cartridge Be sure to seal the bag Use the internal packaging to hold the cartridge in place Please include in the box Your name and address The supplier s name and address A print sample from the defective cartridge Include a completed copy of the Service Information Form See following page Return the cartridge to the place of purchase The HP authorized dealer or supplier will exchange the defective cartridge for a new one and send the old cartridge to HP Warranties Licenses 6 5 Service Information Form WHO IS RETURNING THE EQUIPMENT Person to contact Alternate contact Return shipping Address Special shipping instructions Wh
37. SUOI EDIIDGdS epa Double Side Seam Envelopes Double side seam construction has vertical seams at both ends of the envelope rather than diagonal seams This style generally performed adequately in Hewlett Packard testing but may be more likely to wrinkle Envelopes with Adhesive Strips or Flaps Envelopes with a peel off adhesive strip or with more than one flap that folds over to seal must use adhesives compatible with the heat and pressure of the fusing rollers in the printer The extra flaps and strips may result in wrinkling or creasing and may cause jamming Envelope Storage Proper storage of envelopes helps contribute to quality printing e Envelopes should be stored in an air tight container protecting them from moisture Envelopes should be kept flat when being stored If air becomes sealed in an evelope creating an air bubble the envelope may wrinkle during printing Envelope Margins The following table gives typical address margins for a Commercial 10 or DL envelope For envelopes of other sizes adjust the margin settings as desired Type of Address Top Margin Left Margin Return Address 0 6 in 15 mm 0 6 in 15 mm Delivery Address 2 in 51 mm 3 5 in 89 mm Note For the best print quality position margins no closer than 5 inch 13 mm from the edges of the envelope Try to avoid printing over the area where the envelope s three back flaps meet B 8 Media Specifications EN Note EN C
38. ant look for an IrDA symbol on the device or refer to the computer s manual Make sure that the operating system on the computer includes an IR driver and your application is using an HP LaserJet 6P 6MP Printer driver Note complex pages also take longer to print Make sure you have positioned the device within the range of operation and that no objects such as a finger paper books or bright light are interfering with the connection Also make sure the two IR ports are clean free from dirt and grease Bright light of any kind sunlight incandescent light fluorescent light or light from an infrared remote control such as those used for TVs and VCRs shining directly into one of the IR ports may cause interference Make sure that no bright light is shining directly into either IR port Position the device closer to the IR port on the printer The printer prints only part of a page or document The connection has been interrupted during transmission IrDA compliant devices are designed to recover from temporary connection interruptions Re establish the connection Depending on the device you are using you can have anywhere from 3 to 40 seconds to re establish the connection The print job has been properly sent to the printer but the printer will not print If the connection is broken before the print job has started the printer may not print any of the job If the Data middle light is on
39. ard Stock Many types of card stock may printed from Tray 1 including Rolodex cards index cards 3 x 5 in and postcards Some card stock performs better than others because its construction is better suited to feeding through a laser printer Card Stock Construction Weight The weight of the card stock should not exceed 43 Ib 163 g m or jamming may result 36 43 Ib paper must be smoother than lighter stock 100 180 Sheffield 16 36 lb paper can have a broader range of smoothness 100 250 Sheffield Construction Card stock should lie flat with less than 0 2 inches 5 mm curl Manufacture Make sure card stock is not wrinkled nicked or otherwise damaged Sizes Use only card stock within the following sizes in Tray 1 e Minimum 3 x 5 inches 76 x 127 mm e Maximum 5 8 x 7 9 inches 148 x 200 mm Before loading card stock in Tray 1 make sure it is regular in shape and undamaged Also make sure the cards are not stuck together Card Stock Guidelines Always insert card stock lengthwise vertically into Tray 1 If you want to print in landscape mode make this selection through your software Inserting paper horizontally may cause a paper jam Use the rear output tray to reduce excessive curl Do not print on card stock smaller than 3 inches wide 76 2 mm or 5 inches tall 127 mm Set margins at least 0 14 inch 6 4 mm away from the edges of the media Media Specifications B 9 SUOI ED
40. at is being sent Model number Serial number Please attach any relevant printouts when returning equipment Do not ship accessories that are not required to complete the repair manuals cleaning supplies etc WHAT NEEDS DO BE DONE 1 Describe the conditions of the failure What was the failure What were you doing when the failure occurred What software were you running Is the failure repeatable 2 If the failure is intermittent how much time elapses between failures 3 Is the unit connected to any of the following Give manufacturer and model number Personal computer Modem Network 4 Additional comments HOW WILL YOU PAY FOR THE REPAIR O Under warranty Purchase received date Enclose proof of purchase or receiving document with original received date O Maintenance contract number J Purchase order number Except for contract and warranty service a purchase order number and or authorized signature must accompany any request for service If standard repair prices do not apply a minimum purchase order is required Standard repair prices may be obtained by contacting an authorized Repair Center Authorized signature Phone Billing address Special billing instructions 6 6 Warranties Licenses EN HP Software Product License IMPORTANT Please read this License carefully before using this Software The right to use this Software is granted only if the Customer agrees to the terms of this Licen
41. ave it serviced in the country of purchase Exclusions The warranty on your HP LaserJet printer shall not apply to defects or damage resulting from Improper or inadequate maintenance by customer Customer supplied software or interfacing Unauthorized modification or misuse Operation outside of the environmental specifications for the product Printing of non supported media Printer abuse due to exceeding the duty cycle see the following explanation Operating the printer from a mechanical switchbox without a designated surge protector Improper site preparation and maintenance Use of non HP toner cartridges see the following explanation or SIMM memory boards 6 2 Warranties Licenses EN EN The use of non Hewlett Packard toner cartridges does not affect either the warranty or any maintenance contract purchased from HP However if an HP LaserJet printer failure or printer damage is found to be directly attributable to the use of any non HP product the repair will not be covered under the warranty or HP maintenance contract Hewlett Packard cannot recommend use of non HP cartridges either new or remanufactured because they are not HP products and HP cannot influence or control their quality 9 su 7 ueeM Operation of the printer beyond the limit of its duty cycle printing more than the equivalent of 12 000 single sided pages per month shall be deemed printer abuse All repairs thereafter
42. ble memory The printer automatically conserves electricity by substantially reducing power consumption when not printing As an ENERGY STAR partner Hewlett Packard Company has determined that this product meets ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency soiseg J9 ULd CG For tips on reducing the amount of paper use see page 4 3 For tips on extending the life of the toner cartridge see page 4 4 Improved faster infrared IR printing when printing from an IrDA compliant device such as a laptop or notebook computer Large ECP type B parallel port Small ECP type C parallel port LocalTalk port Infrared wireless port Printer Basics 2 3 Top and Front Status Panels Figure 2 1 Top status panel buttons and lights ob Cancel button Error back light Data middle light Ready front light mo o WwW gt G0 button Figure 2 2 Front status panel lights F Tray 1 top status light G Tray 2 empty light H IR bottom status light 2 4 Printer Basics EN Button Usage The printer has two buttons ob Cancel A and G0 B J ob Cancel e Press ob Cancel to cancel a job that the printer is currently printing The top status panel lights will cycle while the printer memory is being cleared and then return to a ready state front light on This may take a while depending on the size of the print job e f ob Cancel is accidentally pushed the job must be reprinted There is no
43. checklist below Redistribute the toner in the toner cartridge Clean the inside of the printer Check the paper type and quality Adjust the print density Check to make sure EconoMode is off Install a new toner cartridge then check print quality again fed Wea esr Tet fe Go to Troubleshooting General Printing Problems Image Defect Examples See page 4 4 See page 4 8 See Appendix B See page 4 2 See page 4 4 See instructions provided with toner cartridge See page 5 15 AabbCc BoCd AaBoCce AQBoCc Boic AQBoCc AaBbCC Boa AQBoCc AQBOCC Boa AQBoCc AQBDC Cc BoCc AQBobCc Vertical Fade Dropouts Vertical Lines Toner Smear Page 5 8 Page 5 8 Page 5 8 Page 5 9 AaBbCc AaBbC AMR CC AaBbCc AaBbCc_ KLCC AaBbCc AaBboc AOBbCe AaBbCc AaQBbCc _ Mem 7 Ages AQBoCc AaBbC cS Background Gray Repetitive Defects Wavy Characters Page 5 9 Page 5 9 Page 5 9 Problem Solving 5 7 BulAjJOS Walqold G Vertical Fade If a vertical white streak or faded area appears on the page The toner supply is low See page 4 4 to temporarily extend the toner cartridge life If this does not improve the print quality install a new toner cartridge The print density adjustment is too light See page 4 2 to adjust print density EconoMode may be on See page 4 4 to turn EconoMode off The internal mirror may need to be cleaned See page 4 8 for the internal cleaning pr
44. coverage This assumes that the print density is set to 3 default setting and the EconoMode feature is turned off highest quality default setting Storing Toner Cartridges Do not remove the toner cartridge from its packaging until you are ready to use it The shelf life of a cartridge in an unopened package is approximately 2 1 2 years The shelf life of a cartridge in an opened package is 6 months To prevent damage do not expose the toner cartridge to light for more than a few minutes Recycling Toner Cartridges Follow the instructions in the Recycling Instruction Guide included in the HP toner cartridge box Using Non HP Toner Cartridges Hewlett Packard Company cannot recommend use of non HP toner cartridges either new or remanufactured Because they are not HP products HP cannot influence or control their quality 4 6 Printer Tips and Maintenance EN Caution Figure 4 2 EN Printer Maintenance Cleaning the Printer To maintain print quality follow the cleaning procedure on the following page every time the toner cartridge is changed or whenever print quality problems occur As much as possible keep the printer free from dust and debris e Clean the outside of the printer with a lightly water dampened cloth e Clean the inside with a dry lint free cloth e Clean the internal mirror with the cleaning brush See the following page Do not use ammonia based cleaners on or around the printer While cl
45. ct Options in the Page Setup dialog box to deselect substituted fonts Problem Solving 5 19 BulAjOS Walqold G Note N Selecting an Alternate PPD PostScript Printer Description Open the Chooser from the Apple menu Click the HP LaserJet icon If you are on a network with multiple zones select the zone in the AppleTalk Zones box where the printer is located Click the printer name you want to use in the Select an HP LaserJet Printer box Click Setup Click Select PPD Select the desired PPD from the list and click Select If the desired PPD is not listed choose one of the following options e Select a PPD for a printer with similar features e Select a PPD from another folder e Select the generic PPD by clicking USE Generic The generic PPD allows you to print but limits your access to printer features Click OK in the Setup dialog box to return to the chooser If you manually select a PPD an icon may not appear next to the selected printer in the Select an HP LaserJet Printer box Click Setup in the Chooser click Printer Info and then click Update Info to bring up the icon Close the Chooser Renaming the Printer If you are going to rename the printer do this before selecting the printer in the chooser If you rename the printer after selecting it in the Chooser you will have to go back into the Chooser and re select it or create a new desktop printer icon if you are using QuickDraw GX Use t
46. d area Page 5 3 Toner cartridge area Page 5 4 Output areas Page 5 5 Removing torn pieces of paper Page 5 6 Solving print quality problems Page 5 7 Print quality checklist Page 5 7 Image defect examples Page 5 7 e Troubleshooting checklist Page 5 10 Error messages Page 5 12 General printing problems Page 5 15 Infrared printing problems Page 5 17 Macintosh problems Page 5 18 PostScript errors Page 5 21 EN Problem Solving 5 1 Clearing Paper Jams Occasionally paper can become jammed during a print job Some of the causes include Paper trays loaded improperly or overfilled Tray 2 is removed during a print job Top cover is opened during a print job Printing on media that does not meet HP specifications See Appendix B Printing on media that is under the minimum required size Find and remove the jammed paper using the instructions on the following pages If the location of the paper jam is not obvious look first in the toner cartridge area Paper jams can occur at three locations e Tray 2 paper feed area A See page 5 3 e Toner cartridge area B See page 5 4 Output areas C See page 5 5 Figure 5 1 Paper jam areas Note Loose toner may remain in the printer after a paper jam This will clear after a few sheets have printed 5 2 Problem Solving EN EN Paper Jam Tray 2 Paper Feed Area Slide Tray 2 out of the printer Remove any misfed paper in Tray 2 Make sure all paper is undernea
47. dge 4 6 reducing paper curl 3 4 regulatory information A 2 Remote Control Panel accessing 2 18 installing 1 17 Index 4 removing internal packaging 1 5 repacking printer 6 5 Resolution Enhancement technology description 4 2 REt block example 2 10 REt setting description 4 2 S sales offices Hewlett Packard 6 8 selecting alternate PPD 5 20 printer cable and port 1 8 serial number location 1 3 service error data error 5 14 service information form 6 6 service offices Hewlett Packard 6 8 setting up the printer 1 1 shipping retainers location 1 5 SIMM error 5 12 SIMM installation D 2 SIMM installation door location 1 2 software definitions 2 14 installing 1 13 product license 6 7 space requirements for printer 1 4 specifications card stock B 9 electrical A 1 envelopes B 7 environmental A 1 labels B 5 media B 1 B 10 media sizes B 2 paper B 3 printer A 1 A 6 transparencies B 6 status messages front panel 2 7 top panel 2 6 stopping a print job 3 8 storing a toner cartridge 4 6 straight paper path 3 4 subtray Tray 2 3 6 supplementary documentation ordering 2 21 switch box guidelines 2 14 T temporary connection break data error 5 13 temporary error data error 5 14 EN test pages descriptions 2 8 printing 2 9 toner removing from clothing 1 6 toner cartridge extending life 4 4 installation 1 6 life expectancy 4 6 non HP 4 6 ordering 2 20 recycling 4 6 removing sealing tape 1 6 shelf life 4 6
48. ding in Tray 2 3 6 letterhead printing on 3 11 light locations 2 4 light patterns 2 6 lights status messages 2 6 limit of liability statement 6 3 loading Tray 2 1 7 LocalTalk cable attaching 1 11 LocalTalk Network connecting printer to C 1 C 2 LocalTalk port 1 9 M Macintosh installing printing software 1 18 port 1 9 printing errors 5 19 troubleshooting 5 18 Macintosh serial cable attaching 1 11 Macintosh software components 2 19 maintenance printer 4 1 4 8 manual feed 3 9 light message 2 7 manufacturer information A 6 media accessories ordering 2 21 media input options 3 3 media output options 3 4 media size specifications B 2 media sizes Tray 1 3 3 Tray 2 3 3 media specifications B 1 B 10 memory installation D 1 D 4 ordering 2 20 memory door location 1 2 memory features 2 3 memory overflow data error 5 13 model number location 1 3 N N up printing 4 3 network issues troubleshooting 5 16 network users special note 2 14 EN networks connecting to LocalTalk C 1 C 2 NVRAM error data error 5 14 O on off button location 1 3 ordering accessories 2 20 orientation paper 3 11 overhead transparencies specifications B 6 ozone emisions A 4 P packing material 1 5 paper 3 hole punch orientation 3 11 3x5 cards 3 15 custom sized 3 15 guidelines B 3 heavy stock B 3 loading Tray 2 1 7 orientation 3 11 postcards 3 15 purchasing 3 2 specifications B 3 paper curl reducing 3 4 paper handlin
49. e Warranty Period If your hardware should fail during the warranty period bring your printer to an authorized HP dealer repair center or HP Customer Service Center To locate the nearest authorized Customer Service Center in your area refer to Worldwide Hewlett Packard Sales and Service Offices beginning on page 6 8 or see the support pages at the front of this manual When sending equipment to an HP Customer Service Center or service authorized HP dealer follow the repacking guidelines in this chapter We recommend insuring the equipment for shipment Shipping damage as a result of inadequate packaging is the customer s responsibility Use the original packing materials whenever possible See the following page for repacking guidelines Service After the Warranty Period If the hardware fails after the warranty period and you have an HP Maintenance Agreement request service as specified in the agreement If you do not have an HP Maintenance Agreement contact a service authorized HP dealer or an HP Customer Service Center to obtain service Refer to Worldwide Hewlett Packard Sales and Service Offices beginning on page 6 8 When sending equipment to an HP Customer Service Center or a service authorized HP dealer follow the repackaging guidelines later in this chapter Hewlett Packard recommends insuring the equipment for shipment EN Repackaging Guidelines Remove and retain any SIMMs installed in the printer
50. e background on a page For instance the word Confidential could be watermarked in the background on an important document Watermark controls are located in the printer driver Some printer drivers may not have this feature Check your printer driver for availability 4 2 Printer Tips and Maintenance EN Figure 4 1 EN Saving Money with the Printer Printing on Both Sides of Paper Duplexing Paper expense can be reduced by printing on both sides of paper when appropriate See page 3 10 for tips and guidelines when duplexing a print job Printing Multiple Pages on a Sheet N up Printing Paper expense can also be reduced by printing more than one page on a single sheet of paper This feature provides a cost effective way to print draft pages To print more than one page on a sheet of paper look for the Layout or Pages Per Sheet option in the printer driver If you are unable to find this feature check the printer driver help screens for availability Some printer drivers may not have this option Layout options for printing multiple pages on a sheet Printer Tips and Maintenance 4 3 y vuL LeuJUILeN JO ULId Extending the Life of the Toner Cartridge Using EconoMode EconoMode creates draft quality printing by reducing the amount of toner on the printed page by 50 This lowers printing costs by extending the life of the toner cartridge However this does not extend the to
51. e ee eteeee ee eRe RR ERE ED SS 2 8 PostScript Test Pages aoaaa 2 8 How to Print Test Pages 2 0 000000 ee ae 2 9 Example of a Self Test Page 2 10 Example of a PostScript Configuration Page 2 12 Pomter SOlMWare sse cae eee ante aeedt See CROSS DD 2 14 Windows Printing System Components 2 15 DOS Remote Control Panel 2 18 Macintosh Printing Software Components 2 19 Accessories and Ordering Information 2 20 Table of Contents 1 3 Printing Tasks OVEIVION 2 ee eae an Cee eee ene eS eee eS Se 3 1 Preparing for Printing aoaaa 052000008 3 2 Purchasing Paper and Other Media 3 2 Media Input Options 2 000008 3 3 Media Output Options 2 2 000084 3 4 Loading Media into Tray 3 5 Changing Paper Size in Tray2 3 6 POMS MAGS Gees age eg eee eee oe Geheeeee a He Ss 3 8 Stopping a Print Job 2 0 0 0 ee ee 3 8 Manual Feed Printing Pausing between Pages 3 9 Printing on Both Sides of Media Duplexing 3 10 Printing on Special Media 04 3 11 Printing on Letterhead and Preprinted Forms 3 11 Printing on Envelopes aoaaa 2 0004 3 12 Prmtins on Labels secessus dS K ee DOE RES 3 13 Printing on Transparencies 2 2 0004 3 14 Printing on Custom Sized Media 3 15 Printing wi
52. eaning the printer be careful not to touch the transfer roller located underneath the toner cartridge Skin oils on the roller can cause print quality problems Do not touch the transfer roller Printer Tips and Maintenance 4 7 souRrUa UIeW 13 Ulid Internal Cleaning Procedure 4 8 Printer Tips and Maintenance Over time tiny dust particles will begin to accumulate inside the printer This can cause vertical white streaks during printing Cleaning the internal mirror will return printing to normal WARNING Before cleaning the printer turn the printer off and unplug the power cable 1 Open the top cover by pressing the top cover release button 2 Remove the toner cartridge Caution To prevent damage do not expose the toner cartridge to light for more than a few minutes 3 With a dry lint free cloth wipe any residue from the paper path area and the toner cartridge cavity 4 Remove the cleaning brush located above the toner cartridge cavity This is used to clean the internal mirror 5 With the bristles facing up insert the cleaning brush onto the shoulder Lightly move the brush from side to side to clean the mirror Replace the brush and toner cartridge close the top cover plug in the power cable and turn the printer on EN Problem Solving Overview This Chapter helps you troubleshoot printer problems in the following areas e Clearing paper jams Page 5 2 Tray 2 paper fee
53. ed a temporary error condition Reset the printer by briefly turning the printer off and back on If the problem persists contact your dealer or HP service representative NVRAM Error two different light patterns are possible The nonvolatile memory NVRAM is temporarily full Press GO to clear the message Check the printer settings to ensure they are correct If the problem persists contact your dealer or HP service representative Service Error The printer detected a problem requiring service Call your dealer or HP service representative 5 14 Problem Solving EN EN Troubleshooting General Printing Problems Tray Selection Printer selects media from the wrong tray Make sure the tray selection in the software application is set correctly Remove any media in Tray 1 to make Tray 2 the priority tray Print Speed Slow print speed is caused by the software application and complexity of the print job For faster printing reduce the complexity of the page or install more memory Blank Distorted or Incomplete Printing Pages print but are totally blank The sealing tape may still be in the toner cartridge See page 1 6 Pages print but are garbled images overprint on a page or only a portion of the page prints A PostScript job was sent to the printer while the printer was set to receive a PCL job Make sure the software application is using the correct printer driver The
54. en when the printer is connected directly to a computer through one of the parallel ports HP LaserJet Utility The HP LaserJet Utility provides access to printer settings Print test pages from here How Do I The How Do I section provides suggestions on performing common tasks with the printer Troubleshooting The Troubleshooting section provides suggestions on solving common printer printing problems HP FontSmart HP FontSmart is a font management tool that allows easy control of the fonts that come with the printer 2 16 Printer Basics EN Windows 3 1 and Windows 3 11 for Workgroups Users If the Windows Printing System was loaded during printer setup see page 1 14 software utilities and help were added to the LaserJet Printing Group on your computer Double click on the following icons to access the following utilities and helps How Do I This icon accesses suggestions on performing common tasks with the printer Troubleshooting This icon accesses suggestions on solving common printing problems Status Window This icon accesses the Status Window This utility displays a pop up message on the computer s screen each time the printer status changes The Status Window will report any problem error condition or other status message directly to the computer screen when the printer is connected directly to a computer through one of the parallel ports HP Font Smart This icon accesses a font management tool tha
55. entered from various software applications DOS Software Package Entry What Appears Type 027 Microsoft Word for DOS Hold down Alt and type 027 on the numeric keypad Lotus 1 2 3 and WordPerfect for DOS MS DOS Editor MS DOS Edlin EN Hold down CTRL P then Esc Hold down CTRL V then 2 CHR 27 command 22 CHR 27 PCL Font Selection PCL printer commands for selecting fonts can be found on the PCL Font List see page 2 9 to print a PCL Font List A sample section is shown below Notice the two variable boxes for symbol set and point size These variables must be filled in or the printer will use defaults For example if you want a symbol set that contains line draw characters select the 10U PC 8 or 12U PC 850 symbol set Other common symbol set codes are listed in the following table see next page Order the PCL PJL Technical Reference Package if you require symbol set charts or want more information see page 2 20 for ordering information PCL Printer Commands E 3 spuewwog 1 Ud 19d Common Symbol Set Codes Code Symbol Set Code Symbol Set 8U HP Roman 8 Symbol Set 19U Windows 3 1 Latin 1 10U IBM Layout PC 8 code page 437 Default Windows 3 1 Latin 2 commonly used in Eastern Symbol Set Europe 12U IBM Layout for Europe PC 850 code page 850 5T Windows 3 1 Latin 5 commonly used in Turkey 8M Math 8 579L Wingdings Font Point size or p
56. for users who are already familiar with PCL command structure The table at the end of this Appendix contains commonly used PCL commands For a complete listing and explanation of how to form PCL HP GL 2 and PJL commands order the PCL PJL Technical Reference Package which is listed in the Accessories and Ordering Information section beginning on page 2 20 You can also call HP First see the table starting on page 6 8 for phone numbers and request document 1987 PCL Printer Commands E 1 Figure E 1 PCL Printer Command Syntax Before using printer commands compare these characters Lowercase Uppercase O O Number one 1 Number 0 0 Many printer commands use the lowercase letter 1 and the number one 1 or the uppercase letter O O and the number zero 0 These characters may not appear on your screen as shown here You must use the exact character and case specified for PCL printer commands Figure E 1 displays the elements of a typical printer command in this instance a command for page orientation Printer Command Explanation 1 Escape character begins escape sequence 2 Category of command 3 Value field contains both alpha and numeric characters 4 Uppercase letter that terminates the escape sequence E 2 PCL Printer Commands EN Using PCL Printer Commands Escape Character Printer commands always begin with the escape character The following table shows how the escape character can be
57. g accessories ordering 2 20 paper handling features 2 2 paper jam areas 5 2 causes 5 2 output areas 5 5 toner cartridge area 5 4 Tray 2 paper feed area 5 3 paper length guide Tray 2 3 7 paper path straight 3 4 paper selection default 3 3 paper sizes loading in Tray 2 3 6 maximum 3 3 minimum 3 3 paper weight equivalence table B 4 paper width guide Tray 1 3 5 Tray 2 3 6 parallel cable attaching 1 10 parallel ports configuring for DOS 2 18 selecting 1 9 part numbers 2 20 parts list 1 2 1 3 pausing printing manual feed 3 9 PCL demo page description 2 8 EN PCL font list description 2 8 printing instructions 2 9 PCL language features 2 2 PCL printer commands E 1 E 6 PCL self test description 2 8 example 2 10 printing instructions 2 9 postcards printing 3 15 PostScript configuration page description 2 8 example 2 12 PostScript demo page description 2 8 PostScript errors troubleshooting problems 5 21 PostScript font list description 2 8 printing instructions 2 9 PostScript Printer Description PPD selecting an alternative 5 20 PostScript self test printing instructions 2 9 PostScript SIMM installing D 2 ordering 2 20 power cord attaching 1 12 power cord door location 1 3 PPD selecting an alternate 5 20 prepare location for printer 1 4 print defects vertical on page print quality problem 5 9 print density 4 2 print overrun data error 5 13 print quality features 2 2 print quality problems 5 7 print
58. hat the printer can print The computer must be within 3 feet 1 meter of the printer when attempting to print See the following page for printing instructions when using the IR Port 3 16 Printing Tasks EN Figure 3 12 EN Printing Instructions for the Infrared Port 1 Make sure the printer is in ready state Ready front light on 2 Align an IrDA compliant computer within 3 feet 1 meter of the IR Port Ensure that the ports are facing each other with no more than 15 degrees angle to either the left or right IR port alignment 3 Send the print job from the computer The IR status light will turn on when the connection has been made Printing Tasks 3 17 syse buluud e 3 18 Printing Tasks EN Printer Tips and Maintenance Overview This Chapter provides suggestions for high quality and economical printing It also lists special maintenance tasks for the toner cartridge and the printer e Producing better looking documents Page 4 2 Enhancing printer resolution REt setting Page 4 2 Adjusting print density Page 4 2 Using Watermarks Page 4 2 e Saving money with the printer Page 4 3 Printing on both sides of paper duplexing Page 4 3 Printing multiple pages on a sheet n up printing Page 4 3 Extending the life of the toner cartridge Page 4 4 e Toner cartridge maintenance Page 4 6 Toner cartridge life expectancy Page 4 6 Storing toner cartridges Page 4 6 Recycling toner cartridges Page 4 6 Using non HP
59. he Set Printer Name feature in the HP LaserJet Utility to rename the printer 5 20 Problem Solving EN Note EN Troubleshooting PostScript Errors The following situations are PostScript language specific and may occur when several printer languages are being used To receive a printed or screen displayed message when PostScript errors occur in a non GX environment open the Print Options dialog box and click the desired selection next to the PostScript Errors section The job prints in Courier the printer s default typeface instead of the typeface you requested The requested typeface is not downloaded A personality switch may have been performed to print a PCL job just before the PostScript printing job was received Download the desired font and send the print job again A legal page prints with clipped margins You may need to print your job at 300 dots per inch reduce the complexity of the page or install more memory A PostScript error page prints Make sure the print job is a PostScript job Check to see whether the software application expected a setup or PostScript header file to be sent to the printer Problem Solving 5 21 BulAjOS Walqold G 5 22 Problem Solving EN Warranties Licenses Overview This chapter provides information on the printer and toner cartridge warranties software license and Hewlett Packard service and support locations e Limited printer warranty Page 6 2 Exclusion
60. he checklist in order Each step is detailed with easy to follow directions Unpack the printer and accessories Step 1 Review printer parts and locations Page 1 2 Step 2 Prepare a location for the printer Page 1 4 Step3 Remove the internal packaging Page 1 5 Step4 Install the toner cartridge Page 1 6 Step5 Load paper into Tray 2 Page 1 7 Step6 Attach printer cables Page 1 8 Step7 Attach the power cord Page 1 12 Step8 Install printer software Page 1 13 EN Printer Setup 1 1 Step 1 Review Printer Parts and Locations Figure 1 1 Front left sides of the printer A B C D E F G H Cc 1 2 Printer Setup Top status panel Top output tray Tray 1 multi purpose tray fold down to use Tray 2 paper cassette Tray 1 status light Tray 2 empty light IR infrared status light Infrared port Front status panel Removable side panel for installing memory or language SIMMs Interface cable door EN Figure 1 2 Back right sides of the printer K L M N O P EN Printer Setup 1 3 Interface cable door Serial and model numbers Rear output tray fold down to use Power cord door On Off button Top cover release button dn S 13 Uld L Step 2 Prepare a Location for the Printer Place your printer on a sturdy level surface in a well ventilated room The environment should be stable with no abrupt changes in temperature or humidity and no exposure to direct s
61. imum and 0 0039 in to 0 0045 in thick 75 typical maximum paper sizes 0 099 to 0 114 mm listed above Labels 0 005 in to 0 007 in thick 50 typical 0 127 to 0 178 mm Envelopes see Envelopes later in this chapter 10 Paper Letter 8 5 x 11 in 216 x 279 mm Single sided 250 sheets of 20 Ib paper 16 to 28 Ib 75 g m Paper A4 8 3 x 11 7 in 210 x 297 mm 60 to 105 g m Paper Executive 7 3 x 10 5 in 191 x 267 mm Paper Legal 8 5 x 14 in 216 x 356 mm Paper B5 6 9 x 9 9 in 176 x 250 mm Your printer supports a wide range of media sizes To print on special sizes check your software for supported sizes See guidelines on page 3 15 for printing on custom sized media Capacity may vary depending on media specifications and environment conditions B 2 Media Specifications EN Paper and Preprinted Forms For best results use conventional 20 lb 75 g m xerographic paper Make sure the paper is of good quality and free of cuts nicks tears spots loose particles dust wrinkles voids and curled or bent edges Heavy Paper Stock Do not use paper heavier than 43 lb 163 g m in Tray 1 or 28 Ib 105 g m in Tray 2 misfeeds stacking problems paper jams poor toner fusing poor print quality and excessive mechanical wear can result Paper Guidelines Follow these guidelines to avoid paper jams poor print quality or damage to your printer Do not use paper that is very rough very smooth or embossed
62. inter EN EN Paper Jam Output Areas 1 Open the rear output tray by grasping the center finger tab and pulling the top down 2 Push in the two hinges to release the output tray to its lowest position 3 If the leading edge of the paper is in the top output tray push the green paper release lever up while pulling the paper firmly out through the top output tray 4 If the paper has not reached the top output tray push and hold the green paper release lever up while pulling the paper firmly out the back of the printer Close the rear output tray Note If the Error light does not clear there is still jammed paper inside the printer Problem Solving 5 5 BulAjOS Walqold G Paper Jam Removing Torn Pieces of Paper 5 6 Problem Solving Sometimes a piece of jammed paper can tear when being removed Use the following procedure to remove any small pieces of paper left in the printer 1 Make sure the toner cartridge is installed the top cover is closed and Tray 2 is completely pushed into the printer 2 Turn the printer off and then back on As the printer restarts the rollers will advance the piece s of paper 3 Open the top cover and remove the toner cartridge 4 Remove the piece s of paper If the paper can not be removed by hand repeat steps 1 through 4 EN EN Solving Print Quality Problems Print Quality Checklist General print quality problems can be solved by following the
63. inter Software on the following page EN Step 8 Install Printer Software The printer is packaged with the software you need to take full advantage of the printer s features in Windows environments The HP LaserJet 6MP also comes with software you need to use the PostScript language in both Macintosh and Windows environments dnjes 13 Uld L You must install printing software before you can use this printer with your software applications Please review the HP Software Product License on page 6 7 The following descriptions will help you determine the correct software to install Windows Printing System Install this software when using Windows 3 1 Windows 3 11 for Workgroups or Windows 95 operating system on your IBM or IBM compatible computer See page 1 14 for installation instructions See page 2 15 for descriptions of the Windows Printing System components DOS Remote Control Panel Install this software if you will be printing from DOS based software applications See page 1 17 for installation instructions See page 2 18 for a description of the DOS Remote Control Panel Macintosh Printing Software Install this software when using the printer with a Macintosh or Macintosh compatible computer See page 1 18 for installation instructions See page 2 19 for descriptions of the Macintosh Printing Software components Printer Setup 1 13 Note Installing the Windows Prin
64. inter Cable You can directly connect the printer to a Macintosh or Macintosh compatible computer using either a LocalTalk or Macintosh serial cable dnjes 13 Uld L Note To connect the printer to a LocalTalk Network see Appendix C Caution Make sure power is off 1 Locate the interface cable door A at the back of the printer 2 Pull the door out using the finger tab for leverage 3 Plug the cable into the printer s LocalTalk port If the cable does not slip on easily make sure the pin orientation matches the illustration 4 Replace the interface cable door while allowing the cable to feed through the top hole 5 Connect the other end of the cable to the proper connector on the computer EN Printer Setup 1 11 Step 7 Attach the Power Cord 1 12 Printer Setup Locate the power On Off button on the right side of the printer Make sure the power is not On button should be in the out position 2 Open the power cord door at the back right corner of the printer using the finger tab for leverage 3 Connect the power cord securely to the printer Close the power cord door while allowing the power cord to feed through the hole in the door Connect the other end of the power cord to a grounded power strip or a power outlet 4 Switch the printer on by pressing the On Off button Note Before printing you must install printer software Go to Step 8 Install Pr
65. ipt language in both Macintosh and Windows environments Network and Switch Box Users Some of the printer s software components require a direct cable connection between the printer and computer to support bi directional communication such as status messages Most devices including switchboxes connected between the printer and the computer interrupt the messages being sent from the printer back to the computer If you use a mechanical switch box follow these guidelines Do not switch while the printer is printing or receiving data when the Data middle light is on and the Ready front light is blinking Do not switch to a host computer that is off and then switch that computer on The computer can appear to be sending data If the Error back light is blinking clear the printer memory by pressing 00 Cancel e Use a surge protector EN Windows Printing System Components Printer Drivers Printer drivers allow access to printer settings The drivers can be accessed through software applications the toolbox Windows 95 or the Control Panel Windows 3 1 amp 3 11 Note Changes made to the printer settings through software applications will override the settings in the toolbox Windows 95 or the Control Panel Windows 3 1 and 3 11 Software applications in Windows 95 1 Select Print or Print Setup in a software application 2 Access the printer driver by clicking on the Properties button 3 Click the Device
66. itch is another variable In the following example 12U has been filled in for the PC 850 symbol set and 12v for the point size This printer command would select a 12 point Univers Medium font 12U s1p12v0s0b4148T Setup Strings Some software applications like older versions of Lotus 1 2 3 for DOS require setup strings with PCL printer commands In the following example the Lotus escape character 027 is shown This setup string would be used to change the orientation to landscape select the PC 8 symbol set with line draw characters select the small Line Printer font and change the line spacing to 8 8 lines per inch 027 amp I 10 027 10U 027 s0p16 67h8 5v0sOb0T 027 amp l 8 8D Common PCL Printer Commands Function Command options Job Control Commands Number of Copies amp l X 1 to 999 2 sided 1 sided printing amp l S 0 Simplex 1 sided printing 1 Duplex 2 sided with long edge binding 2 Duplex 2 sided with short edge binding Page Control Commands Page Length and Size Paper Source 0 prints or ejects current page 1 Tray 2 2 manual feed paper 3 manual feed envelope 4 Tray 1 E 4 PCL Printer Commands EN Function Command options Paper size amp l FA 1 Executive 101 Custom 2 Letter 80 Monarch 3 Legal 81 Commercial 10 26 A4 90 DL 100 Commercial B5 91 International C5 0 Portrait 2 Reverse Portrait 1 Landscape 3 Reverse Landscape
67. l the interface cable s and power cord Turn the printer on Continue on the following page Wx Memory Installation D 3 a uonejlesu l KOwW N D 4 Memory Installation Checking SIMM Installation Follow this procedure to verify that the SIMM is installed correctly The printer should return to a ready state when it is turned on Ready light on If the Error back light comes on the SIMM may have been installed wrong Check the error messages starting on page 5 12 Print a self test by simultaneously pressing G0 and ob Cancel If you installed a memory SIMM check the memory section on the self test and compare it with the self test printed previous to the SIMM installation The new self test should include the new memory If you installed a printer language personality such as PostScript SIMM check the Personalities section on the self test This area should list the new printer language personality EN PCL Printer Commands Note EN PCL Printer Commands Escape Sequences Most software applications do not require you to enter printer commands See your computer and software documentation to find the method for entering printer commands if needed PCL printer commands tell the printer which tasks to perform or which fonts to use This Appendix is not intended to provide complete information about PCL commands only to provide a quick reference
68. lAjOS Walqold G Problem Solving 5 9 Troubleshooting Checklist If the printer is not responding properly complete the following checklist in order If the printer does not pass a step follow the corresponding troubleshooting suggestions Make sure the printer Ready front light is on If no lights are on e Check the power cord connections e Check the On Off switch e Check the power source If the Error back light is on go to page 5 12 If any other light sequences are on check the status messages starting on page 2 6 _ Press G0 to print a demo page to verify that the printer is feeding paper correctly Ifademo page does not print e Check the paper supply in Tray 2 See page 1 7 e Check the print queue or print spooler to see if the printer has been paused e If the page jams in the printer go to page 5 2 Check the demo page to see if it printed correctly If there is a print quality problem go to page 5 7 Print a short document from a software application to verify the computer and printer are connected and are communicating correctly If the page does not print e Check the cable connection between the printer and computer e Make sure you are using the proper cable See page 1 8 e Check the software application to make sure you are using the proper printer driver and port If the page is interrupted during printing go to Blank Distorted or Incomplete P
69. lable Call six days a week 24 hours a day closed Sundays Shipping and handling charges apply Telephone Assistance In Warranty 208 323 2551 Our highly skilled responsive support staff 1s dedicated to helping you get your new product up and running Our support staff is available Monday Friday 6am to 10pm MT Saturday 9am to 4pm MT This service is available at no charge during the warranty of your product Please have your serial number ready when calling Telephone Assistance Out of Warranty Post warranty telephone assistance is available to answer your product questions Available Monday Friday 6am to 6pm MT Call 900 555 1500 2 50 per minute US only Charges begin only when you connect with a support technician Or call 800 999 1148 25 per call Visa or Master Card US and Canada Please have the printer s serial number ready when calling Prices subject to change without notice Hardware Repair Services Reseller and HP repair services are available in the US and Canada To find a local authorized dealer or HP service center call 800 243 9816 or 800 387 3867 Canada Express Exchange is available in the US only Call 208 323 2551 before 3 pm MST and HP will have a permanent remanufactured to new printer on your doorstep the next working day Parts and Warranty Upgrades Additional manuals or parts for your HP products may be obtained by calling HP s Support Materials group at 800 227 8164 US
70. lett Packard Company 11311 Chinden Blvd Boise ID 83714 USA 6 8 Warranties Licenses EN Printer Specifications Environmental Specifications Physical Dimensions Height 7 87 in 200 mm Width 15 75 in 400 mm Depth body 17 52 in 445 mm Weight with toner cartridge 24 5 Ib 11 1 kg Electrical Specifications Power Requirements 100 120V 10 50 60HZz 2Hz 220 240V 10 50 60 Hz 2Hz 127 Volts NOM Power Consumption typical for 6P and During printing 175 W average During printing 175 W average 6MP During standby 8 W instant power During standby 8 W instant power save save During power save mode 8 W During power save mode 8 W Minimum recommended circuit capacity Environmental Specifications Operating Printing Storage Standby Temperature 59 to 89 F 15 to 32 5 C 4 to 104 F 20 to 40 C printer and toner cartridge Relative humidity 10 to 80 10 to 90 Acoustic Emissions Per ISO 9296 Printer State Bystander 1m Sound Power Printing Lpam 54dB A LoAm 48dB A Lwad 6 3 bels A Power Save Lpam lt 21dB A LoAm lt 21dB A LwaAd lt 3 6 bels A In this mode the printer is essentially quiet EN Printer Specifications A 1 Regulatory Information FCC Regulations This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules These limits
71. lf test by simultaneously pressing Go and J ob Cancel 1 After the self test is printed turn the printer off and disconnect the power cord 2 Open the interface cable door and disconnect all interface cables 3 Open the top cover by pressing the top cover release button on the right side of the printer 4 Press the side panel release button A and slide the left side panel forward B until the alignment arrows line up C 5 Pull the panel away from the printer exposing the available SIMM slots Caution SIMM boards can be damaged by small amounts of static electricity When handling the SIMM wear an antistatic wrist strap or frequently touch the surface of the antistatic package then bare metal on the printer EN EN N 4 6 Remove the SIMM from the antistatic package while avoiding touching the metal contacts 7 Hold the SIMM so the notch on one end is on the bottom and the metal contacts face toward the slot 8 Hold the SIMM at a 30 degree angle to the first available slot from the right Push the edge of the board evenly and firmly into the slot D Rotate the SIMM to the right E until the board snaps into the locking tabs Repeat steps 6 7 and 8 for each SIMM being installed 9 Replace the side panel by lining up the alignment arrows F and sliding the panel backwards G until the release button latches into place H Close the top cover 10 Reinstal
72. make sure they are undamaged and are not stuck together Caution Never use envelopes with clasps snaps windows coated linings self stick adhesives or other synthetic materials See Appendix B for media specifications 1 Grasp Tray 1 by the two finger tabs and pull the top down Pull out the plastic tray extender with the center finger tab 2 Open the rear output tray by grasping the center finger tab and pulling the top down Pull out the tray extender until it snaps into place This reduces envelope curling 3 Place envelopes against the left side of the tray print side up with the postage end in Slide the envelopes into the printer as far as they will go without forcing them 4 Slide the paper width guide to the left until it lightly touches the right side of the envelope stack 5 Make sure the envelopes fit under the plastic tabs on the paper width guide and the left side of the tray EN Figure 3 8 Caution EN Printing on Labels Label Guidelines Only use labels recommended for laser printers such as HP LaserJet labels See page 2 21 for ordering information See Appendix B for media specifications Print labels from Tray 1 Load labels print side up Use the rear output tray for labels Remove labels from the output tray before printing another sheet Printing on labels Do not use labels that are separating from the backing sheet or are wrinkled or damaged in any wa
73. mber Firmware Datecode Page Count and LocalTalk Network information for the printer Memory Lists printer memory I O Buffering data and Resource Saving data Installed Personalities and Options Lists all personalities such as PCL and PostScript that are installed and the status of each SIMM slot REt block This block is used when adjusting the Resolution Enhancement technology REt setting Settings Current printer default settings and product specific information EN QD HEWLETT PACKARD Self Test Configuration O Printer Information Memory Formatter Number 04601027K8 Total Memory 2 MBytes Firmware Datecode 19960213 alp3 9 Available Memory 1 39 Page Count 2361 1 0 Buffering LocalTalk Name HP LaserJet 6P OK bytes Allocated of 100K bytes Available LocalTalk Node ID 154 LocalTalk Network Number Q Installed Personalities and Options PEL 19960214 RET MEDIUM PCLXL 19960214 SIMM Slot 1 Empty SIMM Slot 2 Empty SIMM Slot 3 Empty O I RESOLUTION 0 I0 TIMEOUT FONT SOURCE TTER FONT NUMBER PITCH GULAR SYM SET Portrait 0 LINES COPIES PAPER WIDE A4 COURIER ORTENTATION FORM MANUAL FEED RET ECONOMODE i of ot mom 7a EDIUM lof T ft tt amp Wt tot OFoan vase 7 MP TRAY 10 BUFFER AUTO CONT DENSITY 1 H ao OO Tn 7 1 Figure 2 4 Self test page EN Printer Basics 2 11 soiseg JO U
74. ment A 5 font problems troubleshooting 5 16 form feed light message 2 6 forms printing on 3 11 Index 1 front status panel light messages 2 7 lights 2 4 location 1 2 G Go button 2 5 H Hewlett Packard addresses 6 8 high quality printing tips on 4 2 I image defect examples 5 7 image defects background shading on page 5 9 dropouts 5 8 improperly formed characters 5 9 repetitive defects vertical 5 9 toner smearing on page 5 9 vertical fade 5 8 vertical lines on page 5 8 wavy characters 5 9 index cards printing on 3 15 infrared port 1 9 location 1 2 printing with 3 17 infrared printing background information 3 16 troubleshooting 5 17 installation checklist 1 1 installing DOS printing software 1 17 DOS Remote Control Panel 1 17 Macintosh printing software 1 18 memory SIMMs D 1 D 4 PostScript SIMMs D 1 D 4 printer software 1 13 toner cartridge 1 6 Windows printing software 1 14 interface cable door location 1 2 interface connections 1 8 internal cleaning procedure 4 8 internal packaging 1 5 IO error data error 5 13 IR connection light message 2 7 IR port 1 9 IR status light location 1 2 2 4 J Japanese VCCI statement A 3 Job Cancel button 2 5 L label guidelines B 5 orientation 3 13 labels printing on 3 13 specifications B 5 Index 2 language switching 2 2 laser safety statement A 3 laser statement for Finland A 5 layout options multiple pages 4 3 LED safety A 4 legal paper loa
75. n 1 Use current HP GL 2 cursor position for cursor position Font Selection Symbol Set Symbol Sets U etc See table on page E 4 Spacing Primary Spacing S P 0 fixed 1 proportional Pitch Set Pitch Mode 2 amp kK AS a 10 12 elite 16 5 16 7 compressed Point Size Primary Height S V points Style Primary Style S S 0 upright solid 24 expanded 1 italic 32 outline 4 condensed 64 inline 5 condensed italic 128 shadowed 8 compressed 160 outline shadowed Stroke Wt Primary Stroke Wt 6 extra thin 1 semi bold 5 thin 2 demi bold 4 extra light 3 bold 3 light 4 extra bold 2 demi light 5 black 1 semi light 6 extra black 0 medium book or text 7 ultra black Primary Typeface Family Typeface S T Print a PCL font list to find the PCL command for each font See page 2 9 for printing instructions E 6 PCL Printer Commands EN Index 2 sided printing 3 10 3 hole paper orientation see Letterhead Orientation 3 11 3x5 cards printing 3 15 A accessories 2 20 acoustic emissions A 1 adding a PostScript SIMM D 1 D 4 adding memory SIMMs D 1 D 4 addresses Hewlett Packard 6 8 adhesive labels specifications B 5 attaching LocalTalk cable 1 11 Macintosh serial cable 1 11 parallel cable 1 10 power cord 1 12 printer cables 1 8 B background shading on page print quality problems 5 9 buttons 2 5 buying paper 3 2 C cable
76. n in Tray 2 see page 3 11 e For paper and other media specifications see Appendix B EN Printer Setup 1 7 Step 6 Attach Printer Cables The HP LaserJet 6P 6MP Printer supports three different interfaces that require cable connections LocalTalk port A for Macintosh computers and LocalTalk networks e Large B type Parallel Port B e Small C type Parallel Port C Figure 1 4 Printer interface connections Note The printer also supports wireless connection with the infrared port See page 3 16 for instructions on how to print with the infrared port 1 8 Printer Setup EN Note EN Choosing a Printer Connection The following descriptions will help you choose the correct connection to use between the computer and printer No printer cables are included in the package contents See ordering information starting on page 2 20 for HP recommended printer cables dnjes 13 Uld L Large Parallel Port B on preceding page Use this port when Connecting to an IBM or IBM compatible computer Your parallel cable has a standard length up to three meters with a B type large end See page 1 10 for installation instructions Small Parallel Port C on preceding page Use this port when Connecting to an IBM or IBM compatible computer Your parallel cable is longer than three meters up to ten meters with a C type small end See page 1 10 for installation instructions LocalTalk
77. ner cartridge warranty To turn EconoMode On Save Toner or Off High Quality access the EconoMode option in the printer driver or DOS Remote Control Panel Finishing Print Jobs When Running Out of Toner When faded or light areas appear on a printed page the toner supply is low You can temporarily improve print quality by redistributing the toner The following procedure allows you to finish the current print job s before replacing the toner cartridge 4 4 Printer Tips and Maintenance EN EN Extending the Life of the Toner Cartridge continued 1 Open the top cover by pressing the top cover release button 2 Remove the toner cartridge from the printer 3 Rotate the toner cartridge back and forth to redistribute toner Avoid tipping the cartridge on end Note If toner gets on your clothing wipe it off with a dry cloth and wash clothing in cold water 4 Reinsert the toner cartridge into the printer lining up the arrow on the cartridge A with the arrow in the printer B Close the top cover If the print remains light install a new toner cartridge Printer Tips and Maintenance 4 5 y vuLeuJUILeN JUL Caution Toner Cartridge Maintenance Life Expectancy The life of the toner cartridge depends on the amount of toner that print jobs require When you print text a toner cartridge lasts an average of 4 400 pages printed at 5 coverage A typical business letter is about 5
78. nt on capability of these printers makes a standby mode unnecessary For maximum energy conservation Hewlett Packard recommends that the printer be turned off when it will not be used within a few hours With this new power saving design both models of the printer qualify for ENERGY STAR Computers compliance As an ENERGY STAR Partner Hewlett Packard has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency LED Safety The infrared port on the front panel of the printer is classified as a Class 1 LED Light Emitting Diode device according to International Standard IEC 825 1 EN 60825 1 This device is not considered harmful but the following precautions are recommended If the printer requires service contact an authorized HP service center Do not attempt to make any adjustment of the printer Avoid direct eye exposure to the infrared LED beam Be aware that the beam is invisible light and cannot be seen Do not attempt to view the infrared LED beam with any type of optical device A 4 Printer Specifications EN EN Laser Statement for Finland LASERTURVALLISUUS LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT HP LaserJet 6P 6MP laserkirjoitin on k ytt j n kannalta turvallinen luokan 1 laserlaite Normaalissa k yt ss kirjoittimen suojakotelointi est lasersateen p syn laitteen ulkopuolelle Kirjoittimen on hyv ksynyt Suomessa laserturvallisuuden osalta S hk tarkastuske
79. nto the appropriate holes F and push back on the guide to the upright position snapping the center tab into place G Load up to 250 sheets of paper in the tray Keep the paper below the arrows on the paper length guide H in the rear of the tray Make sure the paper is flat in the tray at all four corners If needed press on the clip lever I to raise the front left metal holder J so the paper will fit underneath Slide Tray 2 back into the printer Printing Tasks 3 7 syse buluud e Figure 3 3 Printing Tasks Stopping a Print Job A print job can be stopped from a software application a print queue or the ob Cancel button If the printer has not started printing first try to cancel the job within the software application that sent the print job If the print job is waiting in a print queue or print spooler such as the Print Manager in Windows 3 1 delete the job there If the print job is already printing press the printer ob Cance button The printer will finish printing any pages that are already moving through the printer and delete the rest of the print job If the top panel status lights continue to cycle after a job has been canceled the computer is still sending the job to the printer Either delete the job from the print queue or wait until the computer has finished sending data The printer will return to a ready state Ready front light on Job Cancel button Job Cancel Tips P
80. ocedure The paper may not meet HP s paper specifications for example too moist or too rough See Appendix B for media specifications Dropouts AQABobCc If faded out areas generally rounded occur randomly on the page AabbCc e A single sheet of paper may be defective Try reprinting the job ROBOTS The moisture content of the paper is uneven or the paper has moist AaBbCc spots on its surface Try paper from a different source See AQBDC C Appendix B for media specifications The paper lot is bad The manufacturing processes can cause some areas to reject toner Try a different kind or brand of paper See Appendix B for media specifications If these steps do not correct the problem see an HP authorized dealer or service representative Vertical Lines If black or white vertical streaks appear on the page The photosensitive drum inside the toner cartridge has probably been scratched Install a new toner cartridge e The internal mirror may need to be cleaned See page 4 8 for the internal cleaning procedure 5 8 Problem Solving EN EN AaBbCe AaBboCc AQBbCc AaBboCc AQBoCc AQBboCc AaBbCc AQBbCc AQBboCc AQBboCc AaBoCe AQBOCC _ AaBboC AQGBbCc_ AaBboc Aabe KRa bcc C AQBKo Bb E AePQ0n Toner Smear If toner smears appear on the leading edge of the paper The paper guides are dirty See page 4 8 for the internal cleaning procedure If toner on the
81. paper is loose or can be wiped off easily The fuser may be damaged See an HP authorized dealer or service representative see page 6 4 for warranty options Background Gray Toner Shading If the amount of background toner shading becomes unacceptable the procedures described below may help to clear the condition Increase the density setting see page 4 2 to adjust print density This will decrease the amount of background shading Change the paper to a lighter basis weight See Media Specifications in Appendix B Check the printer s environment very dry low humidity conditions can increase the amount of background shading Install a new toner cartridge Vertical Repetitive Defects If marks repeatedly appear on the printed side of the page The toner cartridge is damaged The circumference of the toner cartridge drum is 3 inches 76 mm If a repetitive mark occurs every 3 inches 76 mm on the page install a new toner cartridge The transfer roller has toner on it If the defects occur on the back of the page the problem will likely correct itself after a few more pages Improperly Formed Wavy Characters If characters are improperly formed producing hollow images The paper stock may be too slick Try a different paper If characters are improperly formed producing a wavy effect The laser scanner needs service Call your authorized HP dealer or HP service representative See page 6 4 for warranty options Bu
82. ple logo LocalTalk TrueType LaserWriter and Macintosh are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc EN Table of Contents Printer Setup Installation Checklist 2 2 2 0 0 0004 1 1 Step 1 Review Printer Parts and Locations 1 2 Step 2 Prepare a Location for the Printer 1 4 Step 3 Remove the Internal Packaging 1 5 Step 4 Install the Toner Cartridge 1 6 Step 5 Load Paper into Tray2 2040 4 1 7 Step 6 Attach Printer Cables aoaaa 1 8 Choosing a Printer Connection o oo a 1 9 Attaching a Parallel Printer Cable 1 10 Attaching a Macintosh Printer Cable aaa aaa aaa 1 11 Step 7 Attach the Power Cord o noaoo a 1 12 Step 8 Install Printer Software o oo aa 1 13 Installing the Windows Printing Software 1 14 Installing the DOS Printing Software 1 17 Installing the Macintosh Printing Software 1 18 Printer Basics Getting to Know the Printer 2000 2 1 Printet Peagires oa sa taeda eee enews eet ee a 2 2 Top and Front Status Panels 0 000800 2 4 BUUOM SAG aah a ee bbe eee ee eee oS ROH EES 2 5 Light Patterns sith echectabeeceeaetec a Rabe RES 2 6 Top Status Panel Light Messages 2 6 Front Status Panel Light Messages 2 7 Printet Test Paces pce ee ee eee eee us ee oe eee EY Se 2 8 PCL Test Pages ao te
83. printing labels must lie flat with no more than 0 5 in 13 mm of curl in any direction Poorly manufactured labels Do not use labels with wrinkles bubbles or other indications of delamination Label Guidelines Do not use labels that are separating from the backing sheet or that are wrinkled or damaged in any way Do not feed a sheet of labels through the printer more than once The label adhesive is designed for only one pass through the printer Load labels print side up in Tray 1 Use the rear output tray for labels Caution Do not print labels from Tray 2 always use Tray 1 EN Media Specifications B 5 SUOI EDIIDGdS epa Overhead Transparencies Overhead transparencies used in HP LaserJet 6P 6MP printers must be able to withstand the 392 F 200 C temperature encountered in the printer s fusing process Caution Use only overhead transparencies recommended for use in laser printers such as HP transparency film To purchase transparencies consult your HP authorized dealer or see Accessories and Ordering Information starting on page 2 20 Transparency Guidelines Print transparencies from Tray 1 Use the top output tray for transparencies To avoid transparency curl remove the transparency as it comes out of the printer and set it on a flat surface to cool To avoid transparencies sticking together remove any transparencies in the output tray before printing another transparenc
84. provided the third party agrees to all the terms of this License and that no copies of the Software are retained by the transferring party 7 Use duplication or disclosure by the U S Government is subject to restrictions as set forth in subparagraph c 1 ii of the Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software clause on DFARS 252 227 7013 Hewlett Packard Company 3000 Hanover Street Palo Alto CA 94304 U S A Rights for non DOD U S Government Departments and Agencies are as set forth in FAR 52 227 19 c 1 2 8 No title or ownership of the Software is conferred with this License 9 The Software may not be exported in violation of U S Export Administration regulations 10 You are expressly notified that Adobe Systems Incorporated a California corporation located at 1585 Charleston Road Mountain View California 94039 7900 Adobe is a third party beneficiary to this License EN Warranties Licenses 6 7 Sales and Service Offices Calling for Help To find a service authorized HP Dealer call 800 752 0900 Other Phone Numbers Customer Support Center 208 323 2551 Monday Friday 6 a m to 10 p m Saturday 9 a m to 4 p m Mountain Standard Time HP First Fax 800 333 1917 or 208 334 4809 To find an authorized repair center 800 243 9816 To purchase a service contract 800 743 8308 To order accessories and supplies 800 538 8787 To obtain HP Printer Drivers 970 339 7009 or FAX 970 330 7655 Address Hew
85. quantities Your paper supplier should understand the requirements specified in the HP LaserJet Printer Family Paper Specifications Guide HP part number 5002 1801 See Accessories and Ordering Information starting on page 2 20 Hewlett Packard Company neither warrants nor recommends the use of a particular brand of print media Media properties are subject to change by the manufacturer and HP has no control over these changes EN Figure 3 1 EN Media Input Options The printer comes with two paper trays By default the printer draws first from Tray 1 A If Tray 1 is empty the printer draws from Tray 2 B Media input options Tray 1 multi purpose Media Sizes Tray 1 adjusts for sizes from 3 x 5 in 76 x 127 mm to a legal size sheet 8 5 x 14 in 216 x 356 mm Tray 1 should be used when printing Envelopes see page 3 12 Labels see page 3 13 Transparencies see page 3 14 Custom sized media see page 3 15 Postcards see page 3 15 Heavy paper see page B 9 Tray 2 paper cassette Media Sizes Tray 2 has settings for the following paper sizes Legal 8 1 2 x 14 in A4 210 x 297 mm Letter 8 1 2 x 11 in Executive 7 1 4 x 10 1 2 in B5 176 x 250 mm See page 3 6 to change the paper size in Tray 2 Printing Tasks 3 3 syse buluud e Media Output Options The printer comes with two output options the rear output tray A and the top output tray B The printer
86. ressing 00 Cance cancels only the current job in the printer If more than one print job is in printer memory 06 Cance must be pressed once for each job 3 8 Printing Tasks EN Figure 3 4 EN Manual Feed Printing Pausing between Pages The manual feed feature allows you to feed paper from Tray 1 rather than automatically feeding from Tray 2 Manual Feed and Manual Feed with Pause are available in most software applications under the Print or Printer Setup options Locate the Paper Source choices and select the desired Manual Feed option Manual Feed If the Manual Feed option is turned on the printer will automatically print on the media loaded in Tray 1 If Tray 1 is empty the Tray 1 status light will remain on until media has been loaded The printer will automatically print once the media is in place Manual Feed with Pause If the Manual Feed with Pause option is turned on the printer will pause between each page in the print job When the Tray 1 status light blinks make sure the correct media is loaded in Tray 1 and press G0 to print each page sysey buluud e Printing with the Manual Feed with Pause option Printing Tasks 3 9 1 2 3 Figure 3 5 Note Printing on Both Sides of Media Duplexing Print the first side of the media as you normally would To print the second side from Tray 1 make sure the printed side is facing down with the top edge towards the printer A To p
87. rint the second side from Tray 2 make sure the printed side is facing up with the top edge facing you B Ly Loy Lp Vue Ute Ulery ayy e A Stagg My Wb EY Yt iy Boy ery Yigy lt Ge E Media orientation for duplex printing Tips for Duplex Printing Some software applications include odd pages and even pages printing If this option is available print the even pages first using the top output tray then put the stack right side up in Tray 2 B and print the odd pages Use the Manual Feed with Pause option in your software application to pause the printer between sheets of paper allowing you to insert the pages one at a time See Manual Feed Printing Pausing between Pages on page 3 9 When the second side is printing you may experience a higher frequency of paper misfeeds paper jams and multi feeds The print quality may be different on the second side of the media 3 10 Printing Tasks EN Figure 3 6 Figure 3 7 EN Printing on Special Media Printing on Letterhead and Preprinted Forms Tray 1 Letterhead 3 Hole Punch Orientation Tray 1 letterhead orientation print side up top edge toward the printer Tray 2 Letterhead 3 Hole Punch Orientation Tray 2 letterhead orientation print side down top edge facing you Printing Tasks 3 11 syse buluud e Printing on Envelopes 3 12 Printing Tasks Before you load envelopes in Tray 1
88. rinter Basics EN Printing Tasks Overview This Chapter explains your printing options and gives common printing tasks e Preparing for printing Page 3 2 Purchasing paper and other media Page 3 2 Media input options Page 3 3 Media output options Page 3 4 Loading Media into Tray 1 Page 3 5 Changing paper size in Tray 2 Page 3 6 e Printing Tasks Page 3 8 Stopping a print job Page 3 8 Manual feed printing pausing between pages Page 3 9 Printing on both sides of media duplexing Page 3 10 e Printing on special media Page 3 11 Printing on letterhead and preprinted forms Page 3 11 Printing on envelopes Page 3 12 Printing on labels Page 3 13 Printing on transparencies Page 3 14 Printing on custom sized media Page 3 15 e Printing with the infrared port wireless printing Page 3 16 EN Printing Tasks 3 1 Note 3 2 Printing Tasks Preparing for Printing Purchasing Paper and Other Media HP LaserJet printers produce documents of excellent print quality You can print on a variety of print media such as paper including recycled paper envelopes labels overhead transparencies and custom sized media Properties such as weight grain and moisture content are important factors affecting printer performance and output quality To achieve the best possible print quality use only high quality copier grade paper See Appendix B for more detailed media specifications Always test a sample of paper before purchasing large
89. rinting on page 5 15 5 10 Problem Solving EN EN If completing the checklist did not diagnose the problem with the printer check the following troubleshooting sections Error messages Data error messages General printing problems Tray selection Print speed Blank distorted or incomplete printing Font problems Network issues Infrared printing problems Macintosh problems Solving problems in the Chooser Solving Macintosh printing errors Selecting an alternate PPD Renaming the printer PostScript errors Problem Solving 5 11 Page 5 12 Page 5 13 Page 5 15 Page 5 15 Page 5 15 Page 5 15 Page 5 16 Page 5 16 Page 5 17 Page 5 18 Page 5 18 Page 5 19 Page 5 20 Page 5 20 Page 5 21 BulAjOS Walqold G om om 4 U Coco D o Troubleshooting Error Messages When the Error back light is on the printer has experienced an error Find the light pattern below using top panel and front panel lights that matches the printer and follow the recommendations to clear the error Recoverable Error The top cover is open Close the cover The toner cartridge is missing or not installed correctly Check the toner cartridge being careful to position it correctly There is media jammed in the printer See the Clearing Paper Jams section starting on page 5 2 Data Error When the Error back light and Data middle light are simultaneously lit the printer has experienced a data error
90. s ordering 2 20 selecting and attaching 1 8 calling for help 6 8 canceling a print job 3 8 card stock guidelines B 9 specifications B 9 characters improperly formed print quality problem 5 9 chooser solving problems 5 18 cleaners using on printer 4 7 cleaning internal mirror 4 8 cleaning brush 4 8 clearing paper jams 5 2 continuable error data error 5 14 custom sized paper 3 15 D data error continuable error 5 14 IO error 5 13 memory overflow 5 13 NVRAM Error 5 14 print overrun 5 13 service error 5 14 EN temporary connection break 5 13 temporary error 5 14 data error messages 5 13 data light location 2 4 declaration of conformity A 6 density of print on page 4 2 distorted printing troubleshooting 5 15 documentation supplementary ordering 2 21 DOS installing printing software 1 17 DOS Remote Control Panel accessing 2 18 installing 1 17 draft quality printing 4 4 dropout print quality problem 5 8 duplex printing 3 10 E economical printing 4 3 EconoMode 4 4 electrical specifications A 1 energy savings 2 3 ENERGYSTAR compliance A 4 enhancing printer resolution 4 2 envelopes guidelines B 7 orientation 3 12 printing on 3 12 specifications B 7 storing B 8 environmental specifications A 1 error data 5 13 fatal 5 12 recoverable 5 12 SIMM related 5 12 error light location 2 4 error messages 5 12 escape sequences E 1 extending toner life 4 4 F fatal error 5 12 FCC regulations A 2 Finnish laser state
91. s Page 6 2 Warranty limitations Page 6 3 Limit of liability Page 6 3 Service during the warranty period Page 6 4 Service after the warranty period Page 6 4 Repacking guidelines Page 6 5 e Toner cartridge warranty Page 6 5 e HP Software Product License Page 6 7 e Sales and Service Offices Page 6 8 Calling for help Page 6 8 EN Warranties Licenses 6 1 Limited Printer Warranty This warranty gives you specific legal rights You may also have other rights which may vary from area to area Hewlett Packard Company warrants its computer hardware products against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from receipt by the end user Hewlett Packard Company warrants its software for 90 days from the date of purchase and warrants that the software will execute its programming instructions when properly installed on the computer for which it is intended and that the media upon which the software is recorded will be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use During the warranty period HP will at its option either repair or replace hardware products that prove to be defective The sole remedy for software shall be to return the diskettes to HP for replacement Should HP be unable to repair or replace the product within a reasonable amount of time a refund of the purchase price may be made upon return of the product To have your printer serviced by Hewlett Packard you must make arrangements to h
92. se If you do not agree to the terms of this License you may return the unused software for a refund HOWEVER USE OF THIS SOFTWARE INDICATES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS In return for the payment of the applicable one time license fee s HP grants you a license to use one copy of the Software subject to the following terms and conditions No title or ownership of the Software is conferred with this license su 7 ueeM Q 1 The Software may be used on one HP LaserJet printer 2 The Software may not be copied except for archival purposes or for backup error identification or replacement of defective media All authorized copies must bear the copyright notice on or in the original 3 The Software may not be disassembled decompiled decrypted or reverse engineered unless HP s prior written consent is either obtained or not required by law Upon request the user will provide HP with reasonably detailed information regarding any disassembly decompilation decryption or reverse engineering 4 Any third party supplier of the Software is a third party beneficiary of this License and may protect its rights in the Software against violations of this License 5 HP reserves the right to terminate this License upon breach In the event of termination at HP s election all copies of the Software must be returned to HP or destroyed 6 This License and the Software product may be transferred to a third party
93. skus Laitteen turvallisuusluokka on m ritetty valtioneuvoston p t ksen N o 472 1985 ja standardin EN 60825 1991 mukaisesti VAROITUS Laitteen k ytt minen muulla kuin k ytt ohjeessa mainitulla tavalla saattaa altistaa k ytt j n turvallisuusluokan 1 ylitt v lle n kym tt m lle lasers teilylle VARNING Om produkten anv nds p annat s tt n vad som angivits i bruksanvisningen kan anv ndaren uts ttas f r osynlig laserstr lning som verskrider gr nsen f r laserklass 1 HUOLTO HP LaserJet 6P 6MP kirjoittimen sis ll ei ole k ytt j n huollettavissa olevia kohteita Laitteen saa avata ja huoltaa ainoastaan sen huoltamiseen koulutettu henkil T llaiseksi huoltotoimenpiteeksi ei katsota v riainekasetin vaihtamista paperiradan puhdistusta tai muita k ytt j n k sikirjassa lueteltuja k ytt j n teht v ksi tarkoitettuja yll pitotoimia jotka voidaan suorittaa ilman erikoisty kaluja VARO Mik li kirjoittimen suojakotelo avataan olet alttiina n kym tt m lle lasers teilylle laitteen ollessa toiminnassa Ala katso s teeseen VARNING Om laserskrivarens skyddsh lje ppnas d skrivaren anv nds kan anv ndaren uts ttas f r osynlig laserstr lning Titta inte p str len Tiedot laitteessa k ytett v n laserdiodin s teilyominaisuuksista Aallonpituus 770 795 nm Teho 5 mW Luokan 3B laser Printer Specifications A 5 V 13 Uld SUOI EDIIDGdS Declaration of Conformity D
94. ssword PostScript Version Copies Resolution Resolution Enhancement EconoMode Wait Timeout Print Errors Jam Recovery Manual Feed Printable Area Width inches 8 21 10 67 8 21 13 67 8 0 11 36 6 93 10 17 Height inches B5 6 61 9 51 3 84 917 c5 6 08 8 68 DL 4 05 8 33 Monarch 3 63 7 17 POSTSCRIPT Software From Adobe 4 Adobe PostScript and the PostScript Logo are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated which may be registered in certain jurisdichons PostScript configuration page HP LaserJet 6P HP LaserJet 6P 0 0 2014 108 1 600 dpi Medium Off 300 seconds Off Off Off Memory Global VM Max Local VM Max Display List Max Font Cache Max Font Cache Current Form Cache Max Pattern Cache Max Screen Storage Max 976048 bytes 285952 bytes 142987 bytes 329984 bytes 154896 bytes 100006 bytes 160000 bytes 84000 bytes DE Page Count Printer Basics 2 13 soiseg JOU CG Note 2 14 Printer Basics Printer Software Printer software allows the computer to communicate with the printer and enables software applications to use all of the available printer features The printer 1s packaged with the software you need to take full advantage of the printer s features in Windows 3 1 Windows 3 11 for Workgroups Windows 95 and some DOS environments The HP LaserJet 6MP also comes with software you need to use the PostScr
95. storing 4 6 warranty 6 5 toner smearing on page print quality problem 5 9 top cover release button location 1 3 top output tray 3 4 location 1 2 top status panel buttons 2 4 light messages 2 6 lights 2 4 location 1 2 transfer roller 4 7 transparencies guidelines B 6 printing on 3 14 specifications B 6 Tray capacity 3 5 loading 3 5 location 1 2 media sizes 3 3 media types 3 3 opening 3 5 status light is on 5 13 Tray 1 empty light message 2 7 Tray 1 status light location 1 2 2 4 Tray 2 changing paper sizes 3 6 loading paper 1 7 location 1 2 media sizes 3 3 status light is on 2 7 Tray 2 empty light location 1 2 2 4 tray selection troubleshooting 5 15 troubleshooting error messages 5 12 general printing problems 5 15 infrared printing problems 5 17 Macintosh printing problems 5 18 PostScript problems 5 21 troubleshooting checklist 5 10 EN Vv VCCI statement A 3 vertical fading of text print quality problem 5 8 vertical lines on page print quality problem 5 8 W warranty printer 6 2 toner 6 5 watermarks 4 2 wavy characters print quality problem 5 9 Windows installing printing software 1 14 Windows 3 1 amp 3 11 software applications 2 15 Windows 95 software applications 2 15 Windows printing system components 2 15 wireless printing background information 3 16 Index 5 Index 6 EN G HEWLETT PACKARD Copyright 1996 Hewlett Packard Co Printed in USA 10 96 Manual
96. successfully with the HP LaserJet 6P 6MP Printer using the guidelines in this appendix Media that does not meet these guidelines may exhibit poor print quality increase the incidence of paper jams cause premature wear to the printer and contribute to repair costs Before purchasing media or specialized forms in quantity make sure it meets the media requirements specified in the HP LaserJet Printer Family Paper Specification Guide HP part number 5010 3990 Hewlett Packard neither warrants nor recommends the use of non HP brands of print media Media properties are subject to change by the manufacturer and HP has no control over these changes It is possible that paper could meet all of the guidelines in this Appendix and still not print satisfactorily This might be due to improper handling unacceptable temperature and humidity levels in the room or other variables over which Hewlett Packard has no control We recommend testing any paper before buying it in large quantities Using media outside these specifications may cause problems requiring service This service is not covered by the Hewlett Packard warranty or service agreements Media Specifications B 1 Media Size Specifications Tray 1 Dimensions Weight Capacity Minimum Paper Size 3x 5in 76x 127mm Single sided 100 sheets of 20 lb paper custom 16 to 43 Ib 75 g m 60 to 163 g m Maximum Paper Size 8 5 x 14 in 216 x 356 mm custom Transparency See min
97. t allows easy control of the fonts that come with the printer HP LaserJet Utility The HP LaserJet Utility provides access to printer settings Print test pages from here Sound Deinstaller This icon removes any sound components installed with the HP Status Window Uninstaller The Uninstaller will remove the HP LaserJet 6P 6MP software from the computer Printer Basics 2 17 soiseg J9 ULd CG Note 2 18 Printer Basics DOS Remote Control Panel Configuring the Parallel Ports If DOS applications will be used with the printer and the DOS Remote Control Panel was not installed the AUTOEXEC BAT file needs to be modified to prevent communication timeout errors To modify the AUTOEXEC BAT file use any DOS editor or any word processing program that edits ASCII text files and follow the instructions below For DOS versions 4 0 and later add MODE LPT1 B For DOS versions earlier than 4 0 add MODE LPT1 P The preceding examples assume that you are using printer port LPT1 If you are using LPT2 or LPT3 replace LPT 1 in the preceding examples with the appropriate printer port number Remote Control Panel The Remote Control Panel RCP enables you to change printer settings if the DOS software application does not support the printer feature you want to use To start the RCP from DOS follow these steps 1 Make sure that the RCP is in the computer s path statement This can be checked by typing PATH at a DOS prompt at
98. t panel status Page 2 7 e Printer test pages Page 2 8 Example of a self test page Page 2 10 Example of a PostScript configuration page Page 2 12 Printer software Page 2 14 Windows Printing system components Page 2 15 DOS Remote Control Panel Page 2 18 Macintosh printing software components Page 2 19 Accessories and ordering information Page 2 20 EN Printer Basics 2 1 Fast Print Speed High Print o Quality Printer Features Up to 8 pages per minute printing with Intel 80960JF RISC based formatter True 600 x 600 dots per inch dpi text and graphics Resolution Enhancement technology REt adjusts the size and placement Easy Paper e Handling Updated PCL Printer Language and Fonts PostScript Language and Fonts Automatic Language Switching 2 2 Printer Basics of each dot on the page to produce smooth angles curves and edges Sharper appearance of text and graphics with Microfine toner provided in HP toner cartridges Adjustable settings to optimize print quality See page 4 2 Adjustable Tray 1 for letterhead envelopes labels transparencies custom sized media postcards and heavy paper See page 3 3 Adjustable Tray 2 with a 250 sheet capacity for standard sizes of paper See page 3 3 Select either the top output tray or the rear output tray for the most convenient output location See page 3 4 Straight through paper path capability from Tray 1 through the rear output tray See page
99. ta try to free some printer memory by removing any unnecessary fonts macros or any data currently in printer memory If you continue to lose data you may need to add more printer memory For a temporary solution simplify the image or print at a 300 dpi resolution Print Overrun The print job was too complex for available printer memory Press GO to resume printing If you lose some data you may need to add more printer memory For a temporary solution simplify the image or print at a 300 dpi resolution IO Error The cable between the printer and computer has a bad connection or the cable is of poor quality Check the cable connections to see if they are secure Make sure you are using a high quality cable See the section in Chapter 1 for attaching printer cables beginning on page 1 8 Temporary Connection Break An abnormal break during transmission of the data from the computer to the printer Press GO to clear the error message and print the job again BulAjOS Walqold G Problem Solving 5 13 en Secondary Light Patterns m oC a U Oo mm h C CO 3 Co Cod AA C C E U O E C q m By EE C m m U E 1 E aa Dy y C e m DETTI Continuable Error three different light patterns are possible A temporary error occurred during printing Press G0 The page will automatically reprint Temporary Error three different light patterns are possible The printer detect
100. te a standard weight for that grade U S Post S 9 2 2 ads 2 Europe Card i i i i Metric thickness i i i weigni mm s 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 a Co e o oo a0 62 T re s a no 65 s 97 tos 1 176 US Post Card measurements are approximate Use for reference only This media weight row 15 may perform to your satisfaction but is beyond the printer s specifications Printing with this media weight will not damage the printer B 4 Media Specifications EN Adhesive Labels Caution Use only labels recommended for use in laser printers To purchase labels consult your HP authorized dealer or see Accessories and Ordering Information starting on page 2 20 Label Construction When selecting labels consider the quality of each component Adhesives The adhesive material should be stable at the 392 F 200 C temperature encountered in the printer s fusing process None of the adhesive backing should be exposed between the labels Label arrangement It is best to use labels with no exposed backing between labels If labels with exposed areas are used arrange them on the carrier sheet the backing so that they cover the entire page with the exposed areas of the carrier sheet running lengthwise down the sheet Using label stock with spaces between labels often causes labels to peel off during the printing cycle causing serious jamming problems Label curl Prior to
101. th the metal corner clip If paper has entered the toner cartridge area follow the instructions on the following page It is easier to remove paper from the toner cartridge area than the paper feed area If the paper is jammed in the paper feed area and cannot be accessed from the toner cartridge area grasp the paper at position A and carefully pull the paper to the right to release it from the paper rollers then pull it straight out of the printer Slide Tray 2 back into the printer Note If the Error light does not clear there 1s still jammed paper inside the printer BulAjOS Walqold G Problem Solving 5 3 Paper Jam Toner Cartridge Area 5 4 Problem Solving 1 Open the top cover by pressing the top cover release button 2 Remove the toner cartridge Caution To prevent damage do not expose the toner cartridge to light for more than a few minutes 3 If the leading edge of the paper is visible gently pull the paper out of the printer 4 If the paper is too difficult to remove or has already entered the output area open the rear output tray and locate the green paper release lever 5 Firmly push and hold the green paper release lever up while pulling the paper out of the toner cartridge area When the jammed paper has been removed shut the rear output tray replace the toner cartridge and shut the top door Note If the Error light does not clear there is still jammed paper inside the pr
102. th the Infrared Port Wireless Printing 3 16 Printing Instructions for the Infrared Port 3 17 4 Printer Tips and Maintenance OVEIVIOW 3 te eee ee eee teh te eete heehee ag ae 4 Producing Better Looking Documents 4 2 Enhancing Printer Resolution REt Setting 4 2 Adjusting Print Density 0040 4 2 Using Watermarks 2 00000 ee eee 4 2 Saving Money withthe Printer 4 3 Printing on Both Sides of Paper Duplexing 4 3 Printing Multiple Pages on a Sheet N up Printing 4 3 Extending the Life of the Toner Cartridge 4 4 Toner Cartridge Maintenance 04 4 6 Lile Expectancy sac 2e204 5688 2444 Pewee RES ES 4 6 Storing Toner Cartridges 2 2 2 eee ee ee 4 6 Recycling Toner Cartridges 0 4 6 Using Non HP Toner Cartridges 4 6 Printer Maintenance 2 2 2 0 0 eee eee 4 7 Cleaning the Printer 2 22 nceercaivdbddGweceiaas 4 7 Internal Cleaning Procedure 4 8 Table of Contents 2 EN EN 5 Problem Solving OVEIVION 44424 44 Foe ee ew oO Ee Geo ee 5 1 Clearing Paper JamMS 2 2665442554048 bees teu wee sex 5 2 Paper Jam Tray 2 Paper Feed Area 5 3 Paper Jam Toner Cartridge Area 5 4 Paper Jam Output Areas 2 0004 5 5 Paper Jam Removing Torn Pieces of Paper
103. the root directory and pressing Enter If the Remote Control Panel directory is not in the path statement change to the default directory C HPLJUTIL 2 At the DOS prompt type RCP and press Enter For additional information select Help EN EN Macintosh Printing Software Components If the Macintosh Printing Software was loaded during printer setup see page 1 18 the following software components are available HP LaserJet Printer Driver and 6MP PPD File This PostScript printer driver is for non GX Macintosh system 7 5 or newer HP LaserJet 6MP QuickDraw GX Printer Driver This PostScript printer driver is for Macintosh System 7 5 or newer with QuickDraw GX installed HP LaserJet Utility This utility allows you to view or send printer settings to the printer from the computer screen To access the HP LaserJet Utility 1 Open the HP LaserJet Folder located on the hard disk 2 Double click the HP LaserJet Utility icon For additional information refer to the on line help in the HP LaserJet Utility Bitmapped Screen Fonts to match the PostScript fonts in the printer Printer Basics 2 19 soiseg J9 ULd GC Accessories and Ordering Information The following list of accessories was current at the time of printing Ordering information and availability of the accessories may change during the life of the printer Option Toner Cartridge Toner Cartridge Memory and Language Memory upgrades Adobe s
104. ting Software The installation program for the Windows Printing System will install all of the components needed for printing in a Windows environment See page 2 15 for descriptions of the Windows Printing System components Locate either the CD ROM or the diskette and insert into the appropriate drive For Windows 3 1 and Windows 3 11 for Workgroups CD ROM Installation Instructions Close all running applications In the Windows Program Manager screen click the File menu Click Run Type D DISK1 SETUP or the appropriate drive directory letter in the command line box and click OK Follow the instructions on the screen The printer setup is complete Diskette Installation Instructions Close all running applications In the Main Menu click Control Panel Click Printer icon Click Add Printer Click Install Unlisted Click Install Type A SETUP or the appropriate drive directory letter in the command line box and click OK Follow the instructions on the screen For additional Windows software not available on the diskette s see page 1 16 The printer setup is complete 1 14 Printer Setup EN Note EN For Windows 95 CD ROM Installation Instructions Close all running applications Click Start dnjes 13 Uld L Click Run Type D SETUP or the appropriate drive directory letter in the command line box and click OK Follow the instructions on the computer screen The printer set
105. tion Page PostScript Font List PostScript Demo Page Printer Test Pages The following PCL test pages are available for the HP LaserJet 6P 6MP printers The PostScript test pages are only available for the HP LaserJet 6MP printer unless the optional PostScript SIMM has been installed in the HP LaserJet 6P printer PCL Test Pages The self test page provides a list of the printer s current settings and options The print density and Resolution Enhancement settings can be useful when adjusting print quality An example of the self test is located on page 2 11 The PCL Font List is a printout of the available fonts that are currently installed in the printer The demo or demonstration page can be printed to quickly check that the printer is set up and printing correctly PostScript Test Pages The PostScript Configuration page shows a list of settings that are important when printing with PostScript An example of the PostScript Configuration Page is located on page 2 12 The PostScript Font List is a printout of the 35 built in PostScript language fonts The demo or demonstration page can be printed to quickly check that the printer is set up and printing correctly 2 8 Printer Basics EN How to Print Test Pages Printing Test Pages from the Printer The PCL test pages will be printed for the HP LaserJet 6P printer The PostScript test pages will be printed for the HP LaserJet 6MP printer and the HP LaserJet
106. unlight or chemicals See the figure below for the suggested amount of space to leave around the printer Figure 1 3 O N wT N Q te O T oO qy 4 Z 39 5 inches 100 cm Printer space requirements Make sure there is adequate space for Opening top cover A Opening Tray 1 B Loading Tray 2 C Extending rear output tray D Accessing On Off button Opening cable and power cord doors Removing the side panel for installation of memory or language SIMMs 1 4 Printer Setup EN Step 3 Remove the Internal Packaging Note Save all packing material You may need to repack the printer at a later date dnjes 13 Ulld L 1 Slide Tray 2 out of the printer 2 Remove the orange shipping retainer inside Tray 2 by pressing the retainer down and straight back If it is difficult to remove try rotating the retainer while pulling backwards Slide Tray 2 back into the printer 3 Open the top cover by pressing the top cover release button 4 Remove the two orange shipping retainers in the toner cartridge area You do not need to close the top cover if you are installing the toner cartridge next See the following page EN Printer Setup 1 5 Step 4 Install the Toner Cartridge 1 Open the top cover by pressing the top cover release button 2 Remove the toner cartridge from its packaging Caution To prevent damage do not expose the toner cartridge to light for more than a few
107. up is complete Diskette Installation Instructions Close all running applications Click Start Click Settings Click Printers Double click Add Printer Click Next Click Have Disk Type A SETUP or the appropriate drive directory letter in the command line box and click OK Follow instructions on the screen For additional Windows software not available on the diskette s see page 1 16 The printer setup is complete Printer Setup 1 15 Note to Windows users installing from diskettes All of the necessary printer drivers are provided on the software diskette However additional Windows software is also available for the HP LaserJet 6P 6MP printer See the instructions below on how to obtain the additional software e If you can get access to a CD ROM drive make a set of software installation disks with the full set of available software You will need six blank disks For Windows 3 1 and Windows 3 11 for Workgroups 1 Insert the CD into the CD ROM drive 2 Click File 3 Click Run 4 Type D MAKEDISK MAKEDISK EXE or the appropriate drive directory letter in the command line box and click OK 5 Follow the instructions on the computer screen For Windows 95 1 Insert the CD into the CD ROM drive 2 Click Start 3 Click Run 4 Type D MAKEDISK MAKEDISK EXE or the appropriate drive directory letter in the command line box and click OK 5 Follow the instructions on the computer screen
108. will be billed on a time and materials basis If you are using a mechanical switchbox ensure that it is equipped with a surge protector Damage to your printer could occur from the use of unprotected mechanical switchboxes The warranty period begins either on the date of delivery or where the purchase price includes installation by Hewlett Packard on the date of installation Warranty Limitations The warranty set forth above is exclusive and no other warranty whether written or oral is expressed or implied Hewlett Packard specifically disclaims the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose Some areas do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you However any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness is limited to the one year duration of this written warranty Limit of Liability In no event will Hewlett Packard or its suppliers be liable to you for any consequential or incidental damages including any lost profits or lost savings or for any claim by any party even if a representative of HP or its suppliers has been advised of the possibility of such damages Some areas states or provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you Warranties Licenses 6 3 Caution 6 4 Warranties Licenses Service During th
109. y Do not use label sheets with the backing sheet exposed Do not feed a sheet of labels through the printer more than once The adhesive backing is designed for one pass through the printer If a sheet of labels becomes jammed in the printer turn off the printer and remove the toner cartridge See the Paper Jams section starting on page 5 2 to remove the jammed labels Printing Tasks 3 13 syse Bbuluud e Figure 3 9 Printing on Transparencies Transparency Guidelines Only use transparencies recommended for use in laser printers such as HP transparency film See page 2 21 for ordering information See Appendix B for media specifications Print transparencies from Tray 1 Use the top output tray to reduce curling this is for transparencies only for other media use back output tray to reduce curling To avoid transparencies from sticking together remove any transparencies in the output tray before printing another transparency Place transparencies on a flat surface after removing from the printer Printing on Transparencies 3 14 Printing Tasks EN Figure 3 10 EN Printing on Custom Sized Media Postcards 3 x 5 index cards and other custom sized media can be printed from Tray 1 e Minimum media size 3 x 5 in 76 x 127 mm e Maximum media size 8 5 x 14 in 216 x 356 mm Custom Sized Media Guidelines Always insert the short edge first into Tray 1 If you want to print in landscape
110. y B 6 Media Specifications EN Caution EN Envelopes You can print many types of envelopes from Tray 1 Printing performance varies depending on the construction of the envelope It is important to test a sample envelope before purchasing a large quantity To reduce envelope curl use the rear output tray Never use envelopes with clasps snaps windows coated linings exposed self stick adhesives or other synthetic materials These items can severely damage your printer Never try to print on both sides of an envelope Jamming and printer damage can result Before you load envelopes in Tray 1 check to make sure they are regular in shape and undamaged Also check to see that the envelopes are not stuck together Envelope Construction Envelope construction is very critical Envelope fold lines can vary considerably not only between manufacturers but also within a box from the same manufacturer Successful printing on envelopes is very dependent upon the quality of the media Weight The weight of the envelope paper should not exceed 28 Ib 105 g m or jamming may result Construction Prior to printing envelopes should lie flat with less than 0 25 in 6 mm curl Manufacture Make sure envelopes are not wrinkled nicked or otherwise damaged Sizes Use only envelopes within the following sizes in Tray 1 e Minimum 3 x 5 in 76 mm x 127 mm e Maximum 8 5 x 14 in 216 mm x 356 mm Media Specifications B 7

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