HP 8100n HP LaserJet 8100, 8100 N, 8100 DN Printers - Ready Reference Guide, C
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- HP 8100n | HP LaserJet 8100, 8100 N, 8100 DN Printers - Ready Reference Guide, C - Page 1
Ready Reference Guide English HP LaserJet 8100, 8100 N, and 8100 DN Printers - HP 8100n | HP LaserJet 8100, 8100 N, 8100 DN Printers - Ready Reference Guide, C - Page 2
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Ready Reference Guide HP LaserJet 8100, 8100 N, and 8100 DN Printers - HP 8100n | HP LaserJet 8100, 8100 N, 8100 DN Printers - Ready Reference Guide, C - Page 4
Hewlett-Packard Hewlett-Packard makes no warranty of any kind with respect to this information. HEWLETT-PACKARD SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Hewlett-Packard countries. Microsoft, MS Windows, Windows, and Windows NT are U.S. - HP 8100n | HP LaserJet 8100, 8100 N, 8100 DN Printers - Ready Reference Guide, C - Page 5
Contents Control Panel 1 To Change a Control Panel Setting 1 Checking the Printer's Configuration 2 To Print a Menu Map 2 To Print a Configuration Page 2 To Print a PCL or PS Font List 2 Common Printer Messages 3 Printing Tasks 7 Manually Feeding Paper from Tray 1 7 Selecting the Output Bin - HP 8100n | HP LaserJet 8100, 8100 N, 8100 DN Printers - Ready Reference Guide, C - Page 6
Duplex Printing Accessory 19 Clearing the Optional Envelope Feeder ......... 19 Clearing Jams from the Stapler 20 Solving Repeated Paper Jams 22 Correcting Output Quality Problems.......... 23 Troubleshooting Steps 24 Continue Printing When Toner Is Low 26 Resets Menu 27 Supported Types - HP 8100n | HP LaserJet 8100, 8100 N, 8100 DN Printers - Ready Reference Guide, C - Page 7
's items Processing Use the item information key to navigate the printer's online help Action is requiredsee display Cycles through selected menu item's values Saves selected control panel setting To Change a Control Panel Setting: 1 Press Menu until the desired menu appears. 2 Press Item until - HP 8100n | HP LaserJet 8100, 8100 N, 8100 DN Printers - Ready Reference Guide, C - Page 8
Checking the Printer's Configuration: From the printer's control panel, you can print pages that give details about the printer and its current configuration. The following information pages are described here: • Menu Map • Configuration Page • PCL or PS Font List To Print a Menu Map: 1 Press Menu - HP 8100n | HP LaserJet 8100, 8100 N, 8100 DN Printers - Ready Reference Guide, C - Page 9
are trying to access has been locked to prevent unauthorized access. See your network administrator. The optional input tray cannot feed paper to the printer because a door or paper guide is open. Check the doors and paper guides. ENV FEEDER LOAD [TYPE] [SIZE] INPUT DEVICE CONDITION xx.yy Load the - HP 8100n | HP LaserJet 8100, 8100 N, 8100 DN Printers - Ready Reference Guide, C - Page 10
. Press Go to place the printer online. To ensure optimum print quality, the printer prompts you to perform routine maintenance every 350,000 pages. Load the empty tray (x) to clear the message. If you do not load the specified tray, the printer will continue printing from the next available tray - HP 8100n | HP LaserJet 8100, 8100 N, 8100 DN Printers - Ready Reference Guide, C - Page 11
job from the printer's memory.) 50.x FUSER ERROR An internal error has occurred. Turn the printer off, and then turn the printer on. The message might clear, and then reappear when the next print job is sent. If this message persists, contact an HP-authorized service or support provider. 51.x or - HP 8100n | HP LaserJet 8100, 8100 N, 8100 DN Printers - Ready Reference Guide, C - Page 12
69.x PRINTER ERROR 79.xxxx PRINTER ERROR Explanation A temporary printing error occurred. Turn the printer off, and then turn the printer on. If this message persists, contact an HPauthorized service or support provider. The printer detected an error. The numbers (xxxx) indicate the specific type - HP 8100n | HP LaserJet 8100, 8100 N, 8100 DN Printers - Ready Reference Guide, C - Page 13
such as envelopes or letterhead. If Manual Feed is selected, the printer will print only from Tray 1. Select Manual Feed through the software or printer driver. Manual Feed can also be enabled from the Paper Handling Menu in the printer's control panel. When Manual Feed is selected, if TRAY 1 MODE - HP 8100n | HP LaserJet 8100, 8100 N, 8100 DN Printers - Ready Reference Guide, C - Page 14
Selecting the Output Bin Face-up Output Bin Standard Output Bin Use standard output bin when printing: • over 50 sheets of paper, continuously • transparencies Opening the face-up bin might improve output quality with the following: • envelopes • postcards • labels • light or heavy • small - HP 8100n | HP LaserJet 8100, 8100 N, 8100 DN Printers - Ready Reference Guide, C - Page 15
Loading Tray 1 1 1 5 2 2 6 3 Caution To avoid a paper jam, never add or remove paper from Tray 1 while the printer is printing. 4 EN Printing Tasks - 9 - HP 8100n | HP LaserJet 8100, 8100 N, 8100 DN Printers - Ready Reference Guide, C - Page 16
2 until it stops. 2 Remove the packing spacer and tape. 3 If you wish to load paper that is different than the default size, turn the paper guide to the mark that indicates the size of paper 2 you are loading. 4 Turn the paper - HP 8100n | HP LaserJet 8100, 8100 N, 8100 DN Printers - Ready Reference Guide, C - Page 17
paper fill marks on the guide 7 Note For single-sided printing, place the side to be printed facing down. For double-sided printing, the front side should 8 be facing up. 8 Make sure that the paper size tab is set correctly. Slide the tray back into the printer. EN Printing Tasks - 11 - HP 8100n | HP LaserJet 8100, 8100 N, 8100 DN Printers - Ready Reference Guide, C - Page 18
Loading Optional 2000-sheet Input Tray (Tray 4) 1 1 Slide Tray 4 open until it stops. 2 Pull the front guide out by the blue pin. Place the guide into the slots in the top and bottom of the input tray that correspond to the 2 paper size you are loading and push the pin - HP 8100n | HP LaserJet 8100, 8100 N, 8100 DN Printers - Ready Reference Guide, C - Page 19
front side up. 6 Load 11 by 17, Legal, A3, or JIS B4 paper with top of the page toward the right of the printer (A). For two- 7 sided printing, load front side up (B). 7 Press down on all four corners of the paper stack to ensure the paper rests flat in the tray, without bending - HP 8100n | HP LaserJet 8100, 8100 N, 8100 DN Printers - Ready Reference Guide, C - Page 20
Loading Envelopes in the Envelope Feeder 1 Note Print only envelopes approved for use in the printer. See the user guide for more information. 1 Pull out the envelop tray extender. The tray extender 2 will help reduce jams. 2 Adjust the width guides to the size of the envelopes to be used. - HP 8100n | HP LaserJet 8100, 8100 N, 8100 DN Printers - Ready Reference Guide, C - Page 21
Printing Special Paper Printing Envelopes Printing Transparencies 1 2 Printing Labels 3 Printing Cards, Customsize and Heavy Paper 4 EN Printing Tasks - 15 - HP 8100n | HP LaserJet 8100, 8100 N, 8100 DN Printers - Ready Reference Guide, C - Page 22
Clearing Paper Jams Paper jams can occur at the following locations: Standard Output Bin Toner cartridge area Stapler Tray 1 Right door Multi-bin Mailbox Left Door Trays 2 and 3 Front Door Vertical transfer door 2000-sheet Input Tray (Tray 4) EN Clearing Paper Jams - 16 - HP 8100n | HP LaserJet 8100, 8100 N, 8100 DN Printers - Ready Reference Guide, C - Page 23
Clearing Jams from the Input Tray Areas EN Clearing Paper Jams - 17 - HP 8100n | HP LaserJet 8100, 8100 N, 8100 DN Printers - Ready Reference Guide, C - Page 24
Clearing Jams from the Top Cover Area Clearing Jams from the Output Areas EN Clearing Paper Jams - 18 - HP 8100n | HP LaserJet 8100, 8100 N, 8100 DN Printers - Ready Reference Guide, C - Page 25
Clearing Jams from the Optional Duplex Printing Accessory Clearing the Optional Envelope Feeder EN Clearing Paper Jams - 19 - HP 8100n | HP LaserJet 8100, 8100 N, 8100 DN Printers - Ready Reference Guide, C - Page 26
Clearing Jams from the Stapler 1 1 Remove the Face-up Output Bin. 2 Open the stapler unit cover. 3 Press the colored tab with your forefinger and pull the colored circular tab with your other forefinger to 2 open the stapler. 4 Remove loose or damaged staples from the stapler head. Push - HP 8100n | HP LaserJet 8100, 8100 N, 8100 DN Printers - Ready Reference Guide, C - Page 27
Clearing Jams from the Stapler (continued) 5 5 Close the stapler unit cover and replace the Face-up Bin. Clear all paper paths that may have jammed as a result of the jammed staples EN Clearing Paper Jams - 21 - HP 8100n | HP LaserJet 8100, 8100 N, 8100 DN Printers - Ready Reference Guide, C - Page 28
all width guides are set (not skewed). • Ensure that the paper tray is set for the printed paper or torn, worn, or irregular paper. • Check the paper specifications in the online user guide. If the paper is outside of the recommended specifications, problems may occur. • When duplexing, the printer - HP 8100n | HP LaserJet 8100, 8100 N, 8100 DN Printers - Ready Reference Guide, C - Page 29
Correcting Output Quality Problems Light Print or Fade Specks (front or back) Dropouts Lines Gray Background Toner Smear Loose Toner Repeated Defects Misformed Characters Page Skew Curl or Wave Wrinkles or Creases EN Correcting Output Quality Problems - 23 - HP 8100n | HP LaserJet 8100, 8100 N, 8100 DN Printers - Ready Reference Guide, C - Page 30
Smear Loose Toner Repeating Defects Misformed Characters Page Skew Curl or Wave Wrinkles or Creases Troubleshooting Steps (Follow the steps in the order they are listed.) 1. Print a few more pages to see if the problem will correct itself. 2. Clean the inside of the printer or - HP 8100n | HP LaserJet 8100, 8100 N, 8100 DN Printers - Ready Reference Guide, C - Page 31
a new HP toner cartridge. (See instructions provided with the toner cartridge.) 12. Order and install the Printer Maintenance Kit. 13. After trying all the steps suggested above, contact an HPauthorized service or support provider. (See the HP Support pages in the user's guide.) EN - HP 8100n | HP LaserJet 8100, 8100 N, 8100 DN Printers - Ready Reference Guide, C - Page 32
Continue Printing When Toner Is Low 1 Caution To prevent damage to the toner cartridge, do not expose it to light for more than a few minutes. 2 3 4 EN Correcting Output Quality Problems - 26 - HP 8100n | HP LaserJet 8100, 8100 N, 8100 DN Printers - Ready Reference Guide, C - Page 33
lose buffered page data or printer configuration settings when you select these items. Only reset the printer under the following circumstances: • You want to restore the printer's default settings. • Communication between the printer and computer has been interrupted. • You are having problems with - HP 8100n | HP LaserJet 8100, 8100 N, 8100 DN Printers - Ready Reference Guide, C - Page 34
Supported Types of Paper Tray or Bin Capacity Paper Weight Tray 1 (multipurpose) up to : 3.67 x 7.5 in. (93 x 191 mm) Maximum: 11.7 x 17.7 in. (297 x 450 mm) Note: You may print on both sides of paper that is equal to or larger than 5 by 7.5 in. (127 by 191 mm). • Other media types: - HP 8100n | HP LaserJet 8100, 8100 N, 8100 DN Printers - Ready Reference Guide, C - Page 35
4) up to 2000 sheets Paper sizes: Letter, ISO A4, Legal, JIS B4, ISO A3, 11 x 17 16 to 28 lb (60 to 105 g/m2) EN Supported Types of Paper - 29 - HP 8100n | HP LaserJet 8100, 8100 N, 8100 DN Printers - Ready Reference Guide, C - Page 36
sizes: Letter, ISO A4, A5, Executive, Legal, 11 x 17, ISO A3, JIS B5, JIS B4, B5 Envelope, Com10 Envelope, C5 Envelope, DL Envelope, Monarch EN Supported Types of Paper - 30 - HP 8100n | HP LaserJet 8100, 8100 N, 8100 DN Printers - Ready Reference Guide, C - Page 37
, ISO A4, Legal, JIS B4, ISO A3, 11 x 17, Executive, envelopes, transparencies, labels Note: Envelopes, transparencies, and labels are only supported in the face-up bin. The staple bin only supports A4, Legal, and Letter paper sizes. 16 to 28 lb (60 to 105 g/m2) 7-bin Tabletop Mailbox up to 120 - HP 8100n | HP LaserJet 8100, 8100 N, 8100 DN Printers - Ready Reference Guide, C - Page 38
, C5, DL, Monarch, ISO B5, JPostD 16 to 24 lb (60 to 90 g/m2) Duplexer Paper sizes: Letter, Legal, 11 x 17, A3, A4, B4 16 to 28 lb (60 to 105 g/m2) For More Information • See the online user guide for the printer. • See the printer software or printer driver help. EN For More Information - 32 - HP 8100n | HP LaserJet 8100, 8100 N, 8100 DN Printers - Ready Reference Guide, C - Page 39
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Printed on at least 50%Total Recycled Fiber with at least 10% Post-Consumer Paper Copyright© 1998 Hewlett-Packard Co. Printed in USA Manual Part No. C4214-90921 *C4214-90921* *C4214-90921* C4214-90921
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