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HP LaserJet 6P/6MP Printer User's Manual
HP 6P/6MP
Copyright© 1996
Hewlett-Packard Co.
Printer User's Manual
Printed in USA 10/96
Manual Part No.
C3980-90968
*C3980-90968*
*C3980-90968*
Printed on
True laser printing for your business.
Recycled Paper
C3980-90968
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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
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HP LaserJet 6P/6MP Printer User’s Manual
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© Copyright Hewlett-Packard Warranty Trademark Credits Company 1996 The information contained in HPLaserJet, Hewlett-Packard, this document is subject to PCL, Resolution Enhancement, All Rights Reserved. change without notice. Memory Enhancement, Reproduction, adaptation, or EconoMode, HP-GL/2, translation without prior written Hewlett-Packard makes no Bi-Tronics, and HP FontSmart permission is prohibited, except warranty of any kind with are trademarks of as allowed under the copyright regard t
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Table of Contents 1 Printer Setup Installation Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 Tray 2 . . . . .
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3 Printing Tasks Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1 Preparing for Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Purchasing Paper and Other Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Media Input Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 Media Output Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 Loading Media into Tray 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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5 Problem Solving Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1 Clearing Paper Jams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Paper Jam: Tray 2 Paper Feed Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3 Paper Jam: Toner Cartridge Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4 Paper Jam: Output Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5 Paper Jam: Removing Torn Pieces of Paper . . . . . . . . .
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A Printer Specifications Environmental Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1 Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2 FCC Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2 VCCI Statement (Japan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3 Laser Safety Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3 Ozone Emission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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1 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 the 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 Step 3 Remove the internal packaging Page 1-5 Step 4 Install th
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Step 1. Review Printer Parts and Locations Figure 1-1 Front/left sides of the printer A Top status panel B Top output tray C Tray 1 (multi-purpose tray, fold down to use) D Tray 2 (paper cassette) E Tray 1 status light F Tray 2 empty light G IR (infrared) status light H Infrared port I Front status panel J Removable side panel (for installing memory or language SIMMs) K Interface cable door 1-2 Printer Setup EN
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Printer Setup 1 Figure 1-2 Back/right sides of the printer K Interface cable door L Serial and model numbers M Rear output tray (fold down to use) N Power cord door O On/Off button P Top cover release button EN Printer Setup 1-3
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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 sunlight or chemicals. See the figure below for the suggested amount of space to leave around the printer. Figure 1-3 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
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Printer Setup 1 Step 3. Remove the Internal Packaging Note Save all packing material. You may need to repack the printer at a later date. 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 i
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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 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/3
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Printer Setup 1 Step 5. Load Paper into Tray 2 1 Slide Tray 2 (paper cassette) out of the printer. 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
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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 • Large B-type Parallel Port (B) • 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
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Printer Setup 1 Choosing a Printer Connection The following descriptions will help you choose the correct connection to use between the computer and printer. Note No printer cables are included in the package contents. See ordering information starting on page 2-20 for HP recommended printer cables. 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 (larg
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Attaching a Parallel Printer Cable To ensure reliability use an IEEE-1284 compliant parallel cable (these cables are clearly marked with “IEEE-1284”). Only IEEE-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 th
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Printer Setup 1 Attaching a Macintosh Printer Cable You can directly connect the printer to a Macintosh (or Macintosh-compatible) computer using either a LocalTalk or Macintosh serial cable. 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
