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Software Technical Reference for the HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers (8150, 8150N, 8150DN, 8150HN, 8150MFP) - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 2
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Hewlett-Packard shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material. Version 1 (11/00) © Copyright Hewlett-Packard Company 2000 All rights reserved. Reproduction - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 3
...43 Optional software ...45 Printer features ...46 New features...46 PCL 6 and PCL 5e driver features ...74 Windows PostScript driver features 122 In-box file layout...125 HP LaserJet 8150 Printing System Installer CD-ROM, Windows partition 125 HP LaserJet 8150 Printing System Installer CD - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 4
Font support ...149 Installation instructions ...152 Uninstalling printing system components 156 Windows 2000...157 Font support ...157 Installation instructions ...160 Uninstalling printing system components 164 Macintosh ...165 Font support ...165 Installing the Macintosh printing system 168 - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 5
scope This technical reference provides information and troubleshooting tips for the printing system software for HP LaserJet 8150 series printers. The following information is included in this technical reference: • Descriptions of drivers and platforms with system modifications • Procedures - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 6
software, including standard printer command language (PCL) and PostScript® emulation drivers: • Windows 3.1x (PCL 6 and PCL 5e supported through the use of the HP LaserJet 8100 printer drivers: PostScript supported with HP LaserJet 8150 PPD) • Windows 95 and 98 • Windows NT 4.0 (Service - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 7
Bidirectional communication The HP LaserJet 8150 printing system software uses a new bidirectional communication technology. Previous versions of printing system software used Cooperative Object Layering Abstraction (COLA) architecture. Bidirectional communication describes the printer's ability to - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 8
for each of the Internal fonts. The HP LaserJet 8150 series printers can print the euro character in the Windows 9x, Windows Me, Windows NT 4.0, and Windows 2000 environments. Hewlett-Packard is committed to maximizing document portability through supporting and promoting euro symbol standards. 4 - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 9
available for the Windows 9x, Windows Me, Windows NT 4.0, and Windows 2000 operating systems. The HP LaserJet 8150 series printers feature a new common installer. This new installer offers several improvements over the HP LaserJet 8100 series: • The HP LaserJet 8150 Printing System Installer CD - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 10
Acrobat Reader software, and optional HP software. NOTE: Windows 3.1x is not supported by the HP LaserJet 8150 Printing System CD-ROM browser or printing system installer. To install the PCL 6, PCL 5e, or PS printer drivers for Windows 3.1x use the Add Printer function in the Windows 3.1x Control - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 11
and PCL 5e support for Windows 3.1x is provided by using the HP LaserJet 8100 printer drivers. These drivers are available on the HP LaserJet 8150 Printing System Installer CD-ROM. PostScript support is provided by an HP LaserJet 8150 PPD. HP LaserJet 8150 PCL 6, version 3.3.0.0 HP LaserJet 8150 PCL - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 12
4.0 driver versions • HP LaserJet 8150 PCL 6 version 4.3.2.54 • HP LaserJet 8150 PCL 5e version 4.3.2.54 • Microsoft PostScript emulation driver version 4.58 • PostScript PPD version 1.0.0.0 Windows 2000 driver versions • HP LaserJet 8150 PCL 6 version 4.3.2.76 • HP LaserJet 8150 PCL 5e - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 13
Following the table are descriptions of each component. Windows Components Driver Autoconfiguration Version 5.0.41.2 Job Status and Alerts 1.0.0.31 Online User's Guide 1.0 Ready Reference Guide Not applicable HP LaserJet 8150 Printer Release Notes Not applicable Adobe Acrobat Reader 4.05 - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 14
HP LaserJet 8150 PCL 6 and PCL 5e drivers for Windows feature bidirectional communication technology that, in supported network environments, provides automatic discovery and driver configuration for printer accessories at the time of installation or later, if needed. The HP LaserJet 8150 installer - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 15
system components HP LaserJet 8150 Printer Release Notes. This text file is available on the HP LaserJet 8150 Printing System Installer CD-ROM. The printer release notes contain important information about printer features, instructions for installing the printing system software, and technical - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 16
HP LaserJet Utility. This Hewlett-Packard printer utility is installed to the HP LaserJet folder of Macintosh OS 8 and newer Macintosh systems. It provides support for PostScript and PCL printers. Installation notes. This text file contains important information about printer features, instructions - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 17
Windows installation NOTE: The Choose Setup Language dialog box only lists the languages available on the particular HP LaserJet 8150 Printing default. You can select another language available on the CD-ROM by clicking the down arrow of the pulldown menu. Click OK to initiate the printing - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 18
Windows installation Figure 3: Setup dialog box NOTE: While the Setup dialog box box Setup Text in Dialog box User Options and Descriptions HP LaserJet 8150 Printing System Setup is preparing the InstallShield® Wizard which will guide you through the rest of the setup process. Please wait - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 19
Windows installation Title of Dialog box Text in Dialog box User Options and Descriptions Welcome Welcome to the HP LaserJet 8150 Printing Next takes you to the System Setup Wizard. HP Software to the Exit Setup dialog Click Next to continue. box. Copyright Hewlett-Packard 2000 15 - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 20
Windows installation Figure 5: HP software license agreement dialog box Title of Dialog box HP Software License Agreement Text in Dialog box User Options and Descriptions Please read the following Yes takes you to the license agreement. Use Type of Connection - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 21
Windows installation Title of Dialog box Web Update (Conditional) Text in Dialog box User Options and Descriptions Setup can look for updated software at the Hewlett-Packard Web site. Would you like Setup to check the Web for updated software box. This is the default option. If Yes is selected - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 22
to the computer (e.g., parallel Select Port dialog box. cable, USB cable, or IR) This is the default option. [radio button] If Connected to the Connected to the network is selected, network (e.g., the printer Next takes you to the is connected directly to Network Setup dialog the network or - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 23
Windows installation Figure 8: Select port dialog box (for direct connections) Title of Select the Port you want In either case, Next to use with this printer: takes you to the Printer Model dialog box. Parallel [radio button] [Default. When selected, Back returns you to the a pull-down list of - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 24
Windows installation print If you choose the Client Setup option, Next takes you to the Specify Network Path dialog box, and then to the Installation Type dialog box. jobs and may optionally share the printer with If the Help me option is other network users. chosen, Next initiates a series - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 25
dialog box. [radio button] [Description] Allows you to specify your Back returns you to the printer by entering one of the following Network Setup dialog attributes: Hardware Address, IP Address, box. IP Hostname, or IPX Address. Cancel takes you to the Description Exit Setup dialog box - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 26
Windows installation Figure 11: Identify printer dialog boxes 22 - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 27
Windows installation Title of Dialog box Text in Dialog box User Options and Descriptions Identify Printer Select the network printer you If you identify the printer by want to install. selecting from the list, and the HP LaserJet 8150 appears in Printers on your local network: the list and - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 28
Windows installation Figure 12: Specify network path dialog box Title of Dialog box Text in Dialog box User Options and Descriptions Specify Network Type the network path or Path the queue name of your printer. If you do not know its name, click Browse to view the available network - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 29
the for this printer appropriate address [dropdown menu: information. Windows TCP/IP (recommended) After IP Settings the Printer Model dialog [Conditional fields for box. entering TCP/IP or other address Back returns you to the information] Identify Printer dialog box. Use default - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 30
Windows installation Figure 14: Printer model dialog box Title of Dialog box Model Text in Dialog box User Options and Descriptions Select the model you are Next takes you to the setting up. Installation Type dialog box. Model Back returns you to the Select [List of HP LaserJet 8150 Port - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 31
be installed. HP LaserJet 8150 PCL 6 Driver Driver Autoconfiguration (if connecting to a network port) Screen Fonts Custom Installation [radio button] Recommended for advanced users and system administrators. Provides more flexibility for installing drivers and software. If Typical Installation - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 32
to box. identify the printer in your Printers folder. The default printer Printer Name: name in the text field is [text entry field] HP LaserJet 8150 PCL 6. Do you want your Windows-based programs to use this as the default Back returns you to the printer? Installation Type dialog box - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 33
characters may box. make the printer inaccessible to Windows 95/98 clients. (Windows Me is not displayed but is supported.) Client Driver Support Additional drivers can be installed on this computer to support automated driver download to clients. Install a Windows 95/98 driver [check box] 29 - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 34
Windows installation Figure 18: Finish dialog box Title of Dialog box Text in Dialog box User Options and Descriptions Finish Your HP LaserJet 8150 printer has been successfully installed. Installation Details [button] Select the actions to perform when Setup finishes. Print a test page [check - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 35
PCL 5e driver • HP LaserJet 8150 PostScript driver • Driver Autoconfiguration • Job Status and Alerts • Screen fonts • Online User's Guide • HP LaserJet 8150 Printer Release Notes • Ready Reference Guide NOTE: Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 2000 running terminal server do not support - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 36
components: Space Available PCL 5e driver [Specifies disk space available on PostScript (PS) driver disk drive specified in Choose Job Status and Alerts Destination Location dialog box Driver Autoconfiguration (00)] Online User's Guide Ready Reference Guide Printer release notes. 32 - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 37
(the typical installation option). Figure 21: Installer splash screen dialog box Title of Dialog box Text in Dialog box Splash screen HP LaserJet for Macintosh [This title does not appear in the dialog box.] Continue ... [button} User Options and Descriptions Click Continue to invoke - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 38
Install button to install: • Printer Descriptions • HP LaserJet Utility • Installation Notes • ColorSync Profiles Disk space available [conditional] Approximate disk space needed [conditional] If you want to install the files in a location other than the default "Macintosh HD," click Select Folder - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 39
HP LaserJet Installer Custom Install [pull-down menu] • Printer Descriptions • Current Printer Descriptions • Recent Printer Descriptions • HP LaserJet Utility • Installation Notes • ColorSync Profiles • HP LaserJet Help • LaserJet Printer the selected disk. The HP LaserJet Folder will be created - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 40
remaining to be installed [conditional number] Installing HP LaserJet 8150 Series Stop [button] Click the Stop button to Printer Setup Assistant leave the Installer. If you opens. wish to perform additional installations, click Click the Continue button Continue. to return to the HP LaserJet - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 41
HP LaserJet printing software, you need to select your printer in the Chooser. Click the Assist me button to start an Apple Guide help sequence. Click the Cancel button to close the Printer Setup Assistant. Would you like assistance in doing this now? Cancel [button] Assist me [button] [default - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 42
help sequence Title of Dialog box How do I select my printer? Text in Dialog box User Options and Descriptions For instructions, click the This is a standard Mac right arrow. OS help sequence. Topics [button] [An eight-panel Apple Guide sequence describes how to gain access to the Macintosh - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 43
Screen Font Installer. Figure 28: Screen fonts installer splash screen dialog box Title of Dialog box HP LaserJet Screen Fonts Text in Dialog box User Options and Descriptions HP LaserJet Screen Fonts [The phrase "Screen Fonts" is repeated in multiple scripts and languages.] Click the Continue - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 44
fonts installer dialog box Title of Dialog box HP LaserJet Screen Fonts Text in Dialog box User Options Quit button to quit the Installer without making changes to the system. Install [button] (default option} When you click Install, an installation progress bar dialog box appears. The following - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 45
finished, click Quit to Installer. leave the Installer. If you wish to perform additional Click the Continue button to installations, click Continue. return to the HP LaserJet Screen Fonts installer. 41 - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 46
CD-ROM browser. You can copy the text and PDF files to another location. HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printer Printing System Late-Breaking Readme To view this text file from the HP LaserJet 8150 Printing System Installer CD-ROM browser, click View Documentation, and then click Release Notes. When - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 47
Utility from the main menu of the HP LaserJet 8150 Printing System Installer CD-ROM browser. The available options for creating a customized installation are: • Copy printer drivers only. This option lets you copy the HP LaserJet 8150 Windows printer drivers to a selected form of media (disk - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 48
references the list of available printers. For example, the following printers are available for the HP LaserJet 8150 printer installation: 0 = HP LaserJet 8150 printer 1 = HP LaserJet 8150N printer 2 = HP LaserJet 8150DN printer 3 = HP LaserJet 8150HN printer 4 = HP LaserJet 8150MFP printer 44 - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 49
, troubleshoot, manage, and set passwords for HP JetDirectconnected printers. The HP LaserJet 8150 Printing System Installer CD-ROM browser provides a link to the HP Web site (http://www.hp.com/go/webjetadmin) to download the latest version of the HP Web JetAdmin software. Select Optional Software - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 50
that do not support bidirectional communication, the driver automatically configures options based on the HP LaserJet 8150 printer bundle selected during the installation of the printing system software. For example, if the HP LaserJet 8150DN is selected, the driver automatically configures the - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 51
LaserJet 8100 Series. However, the HP LaserJet 8150 Series printers have an additional event log page that provides details about printer usage. Use the following legend to diagnose and troubleshoot possible usage problems: L: N: H1: H2: H3: E2E: TD: FM: AJL: MJL: S: D: TC: PP/C: PMK: PS: = number - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 52
Printer features The HP LaserJet 8150 Digital Copy Module scans, compresses, and sends the page scans to the Windows NT workstation or server running the HP Digital Sender Module software. The HP Digital Sender Module processes the document and sends it to the email addresses the user specified. - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 53
the main menu of the HP LaserJet 8150 Printing System Installer CD-ROM browser and click Register Product. This starts the HP WebReg utility and opens the following window. Figure 31: Hewlett-Packard's electronic registration Title of Dialog box Hewlett-Packard's Electronic Registration Text in - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 54
Printer features Title of Dialog box Text in Dialog box WWW Registration [button] [default option] If you do not have internet access or would rather register via e-mail, please click here to continue with Hewlett-Packard's Electronic Registration. Electronic Registration [button] Exit [button] - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 55
and begin your registration screen prompts you for information about your HP LaserJet 8150 printer. The third screen gives you the option of sending Previous [button] the e-mail message to register the product. Continue [button] [default option] Exit [button] Click the Exit button to open the - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 56
Printer features Figure 33: Hewlett-Packard's electronic registration dialog box (1 of 3) Title of Dialog box Hewlett-Packard's Electronic Registration [This is the first of three Stop/Dept. Mailing Address* City/Town* State* [drop-down menu] Zip Code* E-mail Address Telephone Number Extension 52 - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 57
Printer features Title of Dialog box Text in Dialog box User Options and Descriptions Occasionally HP Click the Continue button communicates to go to the second information on products screen in this sequence. and/or programs that may be relevant to you. Please select the method(s) HP may - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 58
Printer features Figure 34: Hewlett-Packard's electronic registration dialog box (2 of 3) Title of Dialog box Text in Dialog box User Options and Descriptions Hewlett-Packard's Electronic Registration Please tell us about the Click the Previous button Hewlett-Packard product to go back to the - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 59
Dialog box Text in Dialog box User Options and Descriptions Hewlett-Packard's Electronic Registration Please send your registration to HewlettPackard via e-mail. [This is the second of three screens.] E-mail [button] [default option] Previous [button] Exit [button] Click the E-mail button - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 60
Printer features Figure 36: Exiting Registration! Title of Dialog box Exiting Registration! Text in Dialog box User Options and Descriptions You have selected to exit Click the Continue Hewlett-Packard's registration. button to go back to the screen where you were If you would like to - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 61
be distracting and unpleasing. The Duplex Registration feature of the HP LaserJet 8150 printer provides a means to compensate for this effect. NOTE: The Duplex Registration feature is not intended to compensate for misalignment that results from a large difference in the left and right or the top - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 62
38: Misregistration on a duplex print job To compensate for this effect, the duplex registration feature allows an offset to be specified for each media tray (except for the multipurpose tray, tray 1). These offset values are used to adjust the alignment so that the top and left margins of a page - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 63
Printer features Calibration page The duplex registration feature allows you to calculate the correct X and Y offsets for each tray using a special calibration page. When a calibration page is printed, the following image is printed on the "front" side of the page. Figure 39: Front side of the - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 64
settings is provided through the printer's control panel. On the HP LaserJet 8150 printer control panel display, use the MENU key to move through the available menus until DUPLEX 0REGISTRATION MENU appears. Press the ITEM key to scroll through the available media tray settings. Use the -VALUE+ key - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 65
Printer features The menu tree for the Duplex Registration menu appears as follows: DUPLEX REGISTRATION MENU TRAY 2 PRINT TEST PAGE TRAY 2 X = 0 * TRAY 2 Y = 0 * TRAY 3 PRINT TEST PAGE TRAY 3 X = 0 * TRAY 3 Y = 0 * TRAY 4 PRINT TEST PAGE TRAY 4 X = 0 * TRAY 4 Y = 0 Menu items for TRAY 1 do not - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 66
tray on the printer. It provides instructions about how to calibrate each tray, a set of marking lines on each side of the page, and a set of thumbnails to use as a guide to compare against the marking lines. The calibration page can be printed from each Internal tray (except the envelope feeder - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 67
Figure 42: HP LaserJet 8150 Edge-to-Edge Calibration Page Printer features Using the Edge-to-Edge feature menus When navigating through the menus, the user sees the following menu tree: PAPER HANDLING MENU CONFIGURE EDGE - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 68
Edge-to-Edge calibration page The following instructions that appear on the calibration page assist you in calibrating the HP LaserJet 8150 printer's paper trays for Edge-to-Edge printing. Modifying the Shift Value: 1. Examine the lines placed on the left and right side of this page. 2. Find - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 69
current PJL DEFAULT value, if set. Enabling Edge-to-Edge printing in the printer driver software The following instructions allow you to access the Edge-to-Edge feature in the printer driver preferences: 1. Open the Printers control panel. 2. Select the HP LaserJet 8150 PCL 6 driver and open - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 70
the Job Status and Alerts feature is installed, a status icon in the form of a printer is included in the Windows system tray. The printer icon remains unchanged until you send a print job to the HP LaserJet 8150 printer. When you send a print job, the icon changes to alert you to the status of the - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 71
Figure 44: Job Status and Alerts window Printer features The Job Status and Alerts window consists of two panes. The left pane shows icons for the available printers, an icon for each current print job in progress, and an Options icon. The right pane provides information based on what is selected - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 72
the current status of the HP LaserJet 8150 printer. • Supplies shows information about the percentage of toner-cartridge life remaining. • Media provides information about paper-handling devices and the status of each device. For example, this section of the window shows the level of media - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 73
240 HP Mopier 320 Drivers supported PCL 6, PCL 5c, PS PS PCL 5c, PS PCL 6, PCL 5e, PS PCL 6, PCL 5e, PS PCL 6, PCL 5e, PS PCL 6, PCL 5e, PS PCL 6, PCL 5e, PS PCL 6, PCL 5e, PS PCL 6, PCL 5e, PS PCL 6, PCL 5e, PS PCL 6, PS PCL 6, PS Remote firmware upgrade The HP LaserJet 8150 series printers are - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 74
of approximately 4 MB in size. See the http://www.hp.com Web site for detailed instructions on how to download the .EXE file. Downloading the new firmware to the printer You can send an .RFU upgrade to a printer at any time; the printer will wait for all I/O channels to become idle before cycling - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 75
-x /home/rring/mb785..RFU and $ cp /home/rring/mb785..RFU /dev/parallel where /home/rring/mb785..RFU contains the .RFU file. For Macintosh systems: The .RFU file can be sent to the printer using the HP LaserJet Utility to download as a file. Using HP Web JetAdmin to download the - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 76
To verify that the firmware upgrade succeeded, print a Configuration page from the printer's control panel and verify that the firmware datecode shown on the Configuration page is the same as the datecode of the .RFU file you downloaded. Troubleshooting a firmware upgrade The following table lists - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 77
Download the image from the http://www.hp.com Web site again and send the new file to the printer. Wrong printer model in .RFU file The printer will recognize the model mismatch and will reject the upgrade. Download flash DIMM from HP. NOTE: All HP LaserJet 8150 series printers ship from the - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 78
. . Help system The HP LaserJet 8150 PCL 6 and PCL 5e drivers include a full-featured Help system to provide assistance with printing and configuration options. What's this? Help Windows 9x, Windows Millennium Edition, Windows NT 4.0, and Windows 2000. What's this? Help is supported. To use What - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 79
PCL 5e driver features Bubble Help Bubble Help features a graphical icon resembling a cartoon speech bubble with a small i in it, representing the international symbol for information. (See below for a list of the Bubble Help messages.) The following illustration shows Bubble Help icons on a driver - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 80
specifications (such as paper size, pages per sheet, etc.). The default setting is Factory Defaults. The driver also provides a Quick Set for printing the user guide. When you change any of the default settings on the Finishing tab or any of the other tabs, the name in the Quick Sets drop-down - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 81
PCL 6 and PCL 5e driver features Document Options The Document Options group box dynamically sizes itself and positions controls to reflect configuration options of the HP LaserJet 8150 printer that affect the Document Options controls. For example, if a duplexing unit is installed and is selected - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 82
PCL 6 and PCL 5e driver features The Booklet Printing drop-down menu, visible when Print on Both Sides is visible, offers five choices, four of which are based on the current paper size. The list contains the following items: • Off • [paper size] (Left Binding) • [paper size] (Right Binding - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 83
Preview image 1: 2 Pages per sheet (2-up) 2: 4-up 3: 6-up 4: 9-up with Print page borders 5: 9-up with Page order (Down, then Right) 6: 16-up Print Quality The HP LaserJet 8150 Series printer driver Print Quality group box provides options to control resolution, graphics settings, and - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 84
PCL 6 and PCL 5e driver features The following screens show the default settings for Best Quality and 600 dpi. Figure 50: Print Quality Details dialog box showing Best Quality settings Figure 51: Print Quality Details dialog box showing 600 dpi settings 80 - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 85
controls for selecting Resolution Enhancement Technology (REt), Scale Patterns (WYSIWYG), Print all Text as Black, and Edge-to-Edge Printing. The HP LaserJet 8150 printer supports Resolution Enhancement technology (REt). The REt feature is on by default, but you can choose to turn it off. The Scale - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 86
PCL 6 and PCL 5e driver features Effects tab features The Effects tab is used to to print. The list contains all standard media sizes supported by the selected media source and any custom sizes that you have created (if the currently selected media source is Manual, Auto, or any Tray). When Print - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 87
PCL 6 and PCL 5e driver features The Scale to Fit option specifies whether each formatted document page image is scaled to fit the target paper size. By default, Scale to Fit is selected when Print decreases from the top left corner of the preview indicator at the default Windows resolution; use the - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 88
the string {none}, which represents that no watermark is selected. This is the default setting. Any watermark selected from this list is displayed in the preview image. When First Page Only is selected, the watermark is printed only on the first page of the document. The First Page Only check box - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 89
Figure 54: Watermark Details dialog box PCL 6 and PCL 5e driver features The dialog box shows a preview image and group box contains a list of available watermarks, both predefined watermarks made available in the driver and any new watermarks you have created. To create a new watermark, click New. - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 90
the HP LaserJet 8150 series printers, the only Color selection is Gray. The Shading drop-down menu offers a range of shades from Lightest to Darkest. The Size selection allows sizes from 1 to 999 points. The Style drop-down menu offers a choice of regular, bold, italic, and bold italic. The default - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 91
PCL 6 and PCL 5e driver features Paper tab features The Paper tab lets you specify the size, type, and source of the media. an alternate media type or source for the pages of a document following the first page. The choices and defaults for Source is: and Type is: are the same as for First Page. 87 - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 92
PCL 6 and PCL 5e driver revert to defaults when Use Different Paper for First Page is selected again. Figure 56: Other pages (left) and back cover (right) Size is: This feature is actually two controls: a drop-down menu that contains all the supported Printing feature to be turned off. 88 - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 93
Windows NT 4.0. The order of the list may vary for other operating systems. The list will contain all the sizes shown below, and might contain sizes from other drivers. Size is: Letter Legal Executive A3 A4 A5 B4 (JIS) B5 (JIS) 11 x 17 Envelope #10 Envelope DL Envelope C5 Envelope mm (4.13 inches) - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 94
PCL 6 and PCL 5e driver features Size is: Envelope Monarch Width 98.4 mm (3.88 inches) Double Post Card 148 mm (5.83 inches) Executive (JIS) 215.9 mm (8.50 inches) Height 190.5 mm (7.50 inches) 200 mm (7.87 inches) 330.2 mm (13.00 inches) 16K 8K 11 x 17 Oversize 196.85 mm (7.75 inches) 273 - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 95
PCL 6 and PCL 5e driver names "Big" and "BIG" can co-exist. However, in Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 2000, the custom paper size entry is case sensitive but storage is not has just been deleted, then the Name drop-down menu displays the default name of Untitled. • If a new name has been typed into - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 96
PCL 6 and PCL 5e driver features Dynamic command button The button located to the right of title, it is the default button. NOTE: In Windows 9x, the custom paper size entry and storage are case sensitive; "Big" and "BIG" can co-exist. However, in Windows NT 4.0 and 2000, the custom paper size - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 97
PCL 6 and PCL 5e driver features The following state table illustrates the relationships between the Name drop-down menu, the command button, and the actions that take users from one - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 98
inches or millimeters, depending on the measurement units the driver is currently using. To change measurement units, click the Measurement Units button. Custom width and height control limits The minimum paper size for the HP LaserJet 8150 printer is 98mm by 191mm (3.87 inches by 7.5 inches) and - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 99
PCL 6 and PCL 5e driver features Close button The Close button closes the Custom Paper Size Source Is: The Source Is: drop-down menu shows the input trays available according to Configure tab settings. The minimum list contains: • Auto Select • Manual Feed • Tray 1 • Tray 2 • Tray 3 95 - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 100
PCL 6 and PCL 5e driver features The default setting is Auto Select, which allows the printer firmware to select the media source. Any optional paper trays that are installed through the Configure tab are also shown here. For the HP LaserJet 8150 series printers, the optional input devices - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 101
PCL 6 and PCL 5e driver features The following tables provide information on paper-handling constraints for the HP LaserJet 8150 series printers. Feature Constraints Media Types Tray Tray (PS string) 1 2 Plain Y Y Preprinted Y Y Letterhead Y Y Transparency Y N Prepunched Y Y - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 102
PCL 6 and PCL 5e driver features Media types Duplexing unit Face down Face up* MBM/7 Plain Y Y Y Y Preprinted Y Y Y Y Letterhead Y Y Y Y Transparency N Y Y N Prepunched Y Y Y Y Labels N Y Y N Bond Y Y Y Y Recycled Y Y Y Y Color Y Y Y Y Card Stock Y - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 103
708] 100 Y N 190mm (7.5 inches) [279 540] 80 Y N 432mm (17.0 inches) [792 1224] 6 Y N Tray 3 Y Y N N Y Y N N N N N Y Tray 4 HCI Y Y N N Y Y N N N N N Y Tray 4 MIT Y Y N N Y N N N N N N N Tray 5 MIT Y Y N N Y Y N N N N N Y XY Envelope Tray Feeder N N N N N N Y Y Y Y Y N 99 - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 104
PCL 5e driver features Feature / Attributes Paper Sizes Width B4 (JIS) 257.0mm (10.12 inches) B5 (JIS) 182.0mm (7.16 inches) Double Post Card 16K 200.0mm (5.83 inches) 197mm (7.75 inches) 8K 273mm (10.75 inches) Height 364.0mm (14.33 inches) Constraints PS PCL5 PageSize value Tray - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 105
A5 A4* A3 Envelope #10 Duplexing unit Y Y N N Y Y N Envelope DL N Envelope C5 N Envelope B5 N Envelope Monarch N 11 Y N N Y N N Y N N Y N N Y N N Y N Y Y N Y Y N Y Y N N Y N N PCL 6 and PCL 5e driver features MBM5s Face Down bins Y Y Y Y Y Y MBM5s Stapler - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 106
PCL 6 and PCL 5e driver features Feature Paper Sizes 8K Executive (JIS) Oversize 11.7 x 17.7 Custom Constraints/Remarks Duplexing unit N Face Down Y Face Up** MBM (c-link) device ***These devices support a longer maximum length than the HP LaserJet 8150 engine 1 Angled staple available when - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 107
Paper source Tray 1 PCL 5e 4 Tray 2 1 Tray 3 5 Tray 4 20 Tray 5 21 Auto Select 7 Manual Feed (paper) 2 Manual Feed (envelope) 3 Envelope Feeder 6 External trays 22-69 Type Is: The Type Is: drop-down menu shows all the paper types supported by the HP LaserJet 8150 printer, as well - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 108
PCL 6 and PCL 5e driver features The standard types that appear in the lists are: • Auto select • Bond • Cardstock • Color • Labels • Letterhead • Plain • Preprinted • Prepunched • Recycled • Rough • Transparency Paper Type commands The PCL 13 For example, - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 109
PCL 6 and PCL 5e driver features Printer image The bitmap image in the lower-right portion of the Paper tab represents the current physical configuration of the printer and corresponds to its configuration data, obtained either automatically through bidirectional communication or manually - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 110
not supported under Windows 3.1x. The Job Retention options available to you will depend on whether your printer has an optional hard disk installed. Some of the Job Retention options require a printer hard disk (an optional HP EIO disk drive). However, a new feature of the HP LaserJet 8150 printer - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 111
clicking OK. Your PCL printer driver is now configured to use the hard disk and job retention features of your Hewlett-Packard LaserJet 8150 Printer. Job retention modes NOTE: The Job Retention in RAM feature is not supported under Windows 3.1x. Using the HP LaserJet 8150's job retention feature - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 112
PCL 6 and PCL 5e driver features Quick Copy: This option is available only when a printer hard disk is installed. Quick Copy stores a copy of a printed job on the hard disk, and allows you to print additional copies of a print job using the control panel. The number of quick copy print jobs that - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 113
it with UNTITLED in Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 95, and Windows 3.1x. Restrictions for the User Name field are described below. The Job Name is used for specifying a name to identify the job on the printer control panel. When the driver is installed, or when the Factory Defaults Quick Set is - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 114
radio button. NOTE: These instructions are specific to the Windows NT 4.0, Windows 200, Windows 95 Windows 98, and Windows Me environments using the latest available PCL 6 and PCL 5e drivers. While the basic concepts of job retention are the same for PostScript print jobs, there are significant - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 115
PCL 6 and PCL 5e driver features Releasing stored jobs at the printer Once you send a print job using job retention, you can release the job to print using the printer control panel. 1. At the printer, press the Menu button on the control panel. 2. Use the right arrow to display Private/Stored - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 116
in the driver: • Top Bin (face-down) refers to the main output bin at the top of the printer and is the default setting for the HP LaserJet 8150 printer. Jobs sent to this bin are printed face down. This option is always available, and there are no paper size or type constraints. • Left Bin - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 117
PCL 6 and PCL 5e driver features Basics tab features The Basics tab provides options for setting the number of copies to be printed and for the orientation of the print job. It also lets you get to information about the driver from the control. The default number of copies is 1. Because applications - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 118
PCL 5e driver features Orientation Orientation refers to the layout of the image on the page, and does not affect the manner in which media is fed into the printer. You can specify the orientation of the print job. The three available orientations are portrait, landscape, and rotated. The default - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 119
Now button. If your environment does not support bidirectional communication, the Update Now button will be unavailable, so you must manually configure the options on this tab The Configure tab is in the front when you open the driver from the Printers folder by selecting Properties. When you open - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 120
of going to a photocopier. The HP LaserJet 8150 series printers support the Transmit Once mopying feature and the Mopier Enabled option is selected by default. MFP Module Select this option if an HP Digital Copy module is installed on the printer. The printer image on the tab automatically changes - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 121
PCL 6 and PCL 5e driver features Operation Mode The Operation Mode drop-down menu contains any supported modes for the output device for the HP LaserJet 8150 series printer. The complete list of optional paper sources is: • 2000-sheet input tray (tray 4) • Two 500-sheet input tray (trays 4 and - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 122
PCL 6 and PCL 5e driver features Figure 62: More Configuration Options dialog box Storage In Storage, you can specify whether a printer hard disk is installed or whether Job Retention is enabled. Job Retention is enabled by default. The printer hard disk control can be set manually or updated by a - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 123
PCL 6 and PCL 5e driver features Fonts The Fonts group box contains a Font DIMM check box and a corresponding Configure button. Selecting the Font DIMM check box tells the driver sure that the font DIMM is properly installed on the HP LaserJet 8150 printer. 2. Click Add. The Add Font DIMM dialog - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 124
on the system. NOTE: Only the PCL 5e driver supports .PCM files. The PCL 5e driver must be selected as the default printer so the fonts on the font DIMM will appear in the list of available fonts in software applications. To use font DIMMs with the HP LaserJet 8150 PCL 6 driver, use a .PFM file - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 125
contains a list of standard paper sizes supported by the HP LaserJet 8150 series printers, as well as any custom forms defined in the Forms tab. The This Tray Contains/Type drop-down menu lists all of the media types supported by the HP LaserJet 8150 printer. The Clear All button removes all size - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 126
Clear All button to reconfigure all the trays, and remove the size and type constraints imposed on the Paper tab. Windows PostScript driver features This section provides information on the features of the Windows PostScript printer driver. NOTE: The driver interface shown in this section are - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 127
Windows PostScript driver features Advanced tab features The Advanced tab contains controls for the following types of options the Page Setup tab) • Graphic (including resolution, scaling, and TrueType font controls) • Document Options (including printer features) Figure 66: Advanced tab 123 - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 128
PostScript driver features Device Settings tab features The Device Settings tab contains controls for paper-handling devices and controls for managing the HP LaserJet 8150 printer. Figure 67: Device Settings tab 124 - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 129
In-box file layout HP LaserJet 8150 Printing System Installer CD-ROM, Windows partition Directory Structure Language Drivers AutoCAD DOS WIN16 Disk1 Disk2 WIN32 Disk1 Disk2 WIN2000 PCL5e PCL6 PS WIN3X Disk1 Disk2 WIN9X PCL5e PCL6 PS WINNT40 PCL5e PCL6 PS Fontinst WIN3X Manuals Reader Resmng WIN9X - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 130
\AUTOCAD\ WIN16 Directories in this Directory DISK1 DISK2 Directory Structure :\ENGLISH\DRIVERS\AUTOCAD\ \WIN16\DISK1 Directory Structure :\ENGLISH\DRIVERS\AUTOCAD\ WIN16\DISK2 Files in this Directory DISK1.ID R12DRV.Z R12SUP.Z R13DRV.Z R13SUP.Z README.TXT SETUP - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 131
.DL_ HPBF0323.DL_ HPBF0324.DL_ HPBF0324.HL_ HPBF0324.PM_ HPBF0325.DL_ HPBF0326.DL_ HPBFTM32.DL_ HPDCMON.DL_ Directory Structure :\ENGLISH\DRIVERS\NT40\PS Files in this Directory HP8150PS.CAT HP8150PS.INF HP8150_6.PPD HP8150_6.PP_ HPDCMON.DL_ PS4UI.DL_ PSCRIPT.NT_ PSCRIPT4.DL_ PSCRIPT4 - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 132
HPBF0322.DL_ HPBF0323.DL_ HPBF0324.DL_ HPBF0324.HL_ HPBF0324.PM_ HPBF0325.DL_ HPBF0326.DL_ HPBFTM32.DL_ Directory Structure :\ENGLISH\DRIVERS\WIN2K\PS Files in this Directory HP81505E.CAT HP8150PS.CAT HP8150PS.INF HP8150_7.PPD HP8150_7.PP_ HPBAFD32.DL_ HPBF0310.DL_ HPBF0311.DL_ HPBF0312 - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 133
.HL_ HPBF0320.PM_ HPBF0321.DL_ HPBFAB.DD_ HPBFAB16.DL_ HPBFAB32.DL_ HPBFTM16.DL_ HPBFTM32.DL_ HPDCMON.DL_ Directory Structure :\ENGLISH\DRIVERS\WIN9X\PS Files in this Directory FONTS.MF_ HP8150PS.CAT HP8150PS.INF HP8150_4.PPD HP8150_4.PP_ HPDCMON.DL_ ICONLIB.DL_ PSCRIPT.DR_ PSCRIPT.HL_ - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 134
:\ENGLISH\FONTINST\ Directories in this Directory WIN3X Directory Structure :\ENGLISH\FONITINST\ Manuals directory Directory Structure :\ENGLISH\MANUALS\ Reader directory Directory Structure :\ENGLISH\READER\ Directories in this Directory FONTIN31.EXE FONTINST - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 135
In-box file layout Directory Structure :\ENGLISH\RESMRG\WIN9X\DISK1 Files in this Directory BJRES.DL_ CABINET.DL_ CFGMGR32.DL_ COMCTL32.DL_ FINDPTRS.AV_ HPALERTS.DL_ HPALP.HP_ HPALPUI.HP_ HPBCOM.DL_ HPBLPT.VX_ HPBMLC.HP_ HPBNRACO.DL_ HPBPML.DL_ HPBPST.HL_ HPBST16.DL_ HPBSTJ.DL_ HPCOLA.DL_ - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 136
In-box file layout Directory Structure Directory Structure :\ENGLISH\RESMRG\WINNT Files in this Directory HPJDUND.HP_ HPJIPX1U.DL_ HPJMON.DL_ HPJMON.HL_ HPJPRO1.DL_ HPJPTS1.DL_ HPJSI.DL_ HPJSI.HL_ HPJSIADP.DL_ HPJSIEXD.IN_ HPJSIME.IN_ HPJSIPM.IN_ HPJSIRA.EX_ HPJSIRES.DL_ HPJSIRES.IN_ - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 137
In-box file layout Directory Structure Files in this Directory :\ENGLISH\RESMRG\WINNT\DISK1 BJRES.DL_ ABINET.DL_ COMCTL32.DL_ FINDPTRS.AV_ HPALERTS.DL_ HPALP.HP_ HPALPUI.HP_ HPBECP00.SY_ HPBMLC.HP_ HPBNRACO.DL_ HPBPML.DL_ HPBPST.HL_ HPBSTT.DL_ HPBVCMNT.DL_ HPCOLA.DL_ HPDCMON.DL_ HPDMIP. - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 138
In-box file layout Directory Structure Files in this Directory HPJPRO1.DL_ HPJPTS1.DL_ HPJSI.DL_ HPJSI.HL_ HPJSIADP.DL_ HPJSIEXD.IN_ HPJSIME.IN_ HPJSIPM.IN_ HPJSIRA.EX_ HPJSIRES.DL_ HPJSIRES.IN_ HPJSNM1.DL_ HPKOAUI.HP_ HPLOCMON.DL_ HPLOCMON.HL_ HPLOTCP.HP_ HPLOTUI.HP_ HPMNSNMP.DL_ HPMOBYUI.HP_ - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 139
System Installer CD-ROM, Macintosh partition NOTE: The file layouts shown in this section are from the Americas version of the HP LaserJet 8150 Printing System Installer CDROM. File layouts differ according to language for the European and Asian versions of the CD-ROM. Root directory Directory - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 140
In-box file layout PDF directory Directory Structure \PDF\ PDF\English directory Directory Structure \PDF\ENGLISH Directories in this Directory Deutsch English Espanol Francais Italiano Nedrlnds Portugus Files in this Directory HP3000EN.PDF - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 141
the availability of the HP LaserJet 8150 Printing System software and related software and firmware. Software and firmware is available on CD-ROM from HP fulfillment centers or may be downloaded from the http://www.hp.com Web site. In-box CD-ROMs The HP LaserJet 8150 Printing System Installer CD-ROM - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 142
. Your local Customer Care Center telephone numbers are available in the User Manual. Web ordering The HP LaserJet 8150 Printing System Installer CD-ROM and related software CDROMs may be ordered from the http://www.hp.com Web site. Search by product name and number to find the appropriate - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 143
Windows 2000 Printer firmware Firmware to support the HP LaserJet 8150 series printers is available for download from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com/go/lj8150_firmware. Use the notification option to be notified of new firmware releases. Standalone drivers The HP LaserJet 8150 PCL 6, PCL - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 144
lists the system requirements necessary to install and use the HP LaserJet 8150 printing system software on each supported operating system. Windows 3.1x • 386 processor • 16 MB RAM • 20 MB available disk space Windows 2000 • Pentium processor • 16 MB RAM • 20 MB available disk space - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 145
HP LaserJet 8150 Series printers. To install printer drivers on Windows 3.1x Windows 3.1x is not supported by the CD Browser and Printing System Installer for the HP LaserJet 8150. Printing from Windows 3.1x is supported with the PCL 5e and PCL 6 drivers for the HP LaserJet 8100, and with the PS - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 146
system to system. Font support Microsoft Windows software includes these basic fonts that can be used with any HP printer: • Arial • Courier New Roman The following default fonts are installed through a Typical Installation of the HP LaserJet 8150 Printing System software. File name CORONET - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 147
NCSR75W.TTF NCSR76W.TTF PALR45W.TTF PALR46W.TTF PALR65W.TTF PALR66W.TTF SYMPS__.TTF TIMR45W.TTF TIMR46W.TTF TIMR65W.TTF TIMR66W.TTF Windows 95, Windows 98, and Windows Me Font name Univers Condensed Bold Univers Condensed Bold Italic ITC Avant Garde Gothic ITC Avant Garde Gothic Oblique ITC Avant - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 148
Windows 95, Windows 98, and Windows Me The following additional fonts may be installed: File name ALBR55W.TTF ALBR85W.TTF CGOR45W.TTF CGOR46W.TTF CGOR65W.TTF CGOR66W.TTF CGTR45W.TTF CGTR46W. - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 149
Windows 95, Windows 98, and Windows Me Installation instructions General installation NOTE: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. If the HP LaserJet 8150 printer is connected through a file or print server, the HP LaserJet 8150 Printing System software must first be installed on the server first before - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 150
PCL 6 printer driver PCL 5e printer driver PS printer driver Bidirectional communication Driver Autoconfiguration Job Status and Alerts Online User's Guide Ready Reference Guide Printing system release notes NOTE: The HP LaserJet 8150 uninstaller is always added to the system when the HP LaserJet - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 151
path where the software has been downloaded. g. Complete the installation. 2. After the installation is complete, highlight the printer icon and select File, and then Properties. In the Printer Properties window, select the Sharing tab. You must enable File and Print Sharing service for either - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 152
of PostScript drivers is supported only when using Microsoft Windows 95 PostScript drivers (v 4.0). 10. After the chosen printer software has been installed and Windows has been restarted, the installation is complete. Uninstalling printing system components CAUTION: Hewlett-Packard developed - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 153
from system to system. Font support Microsoft Windows software includes these basic fonts that can be used with any HP printer: • Arial • Courier New Roman The following default fonts are installed through typical installation of the HP LaserJet 8150 Printing System software. File name CORONET - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 154
Windows NT 4.0 File name UNVR68W.TTF AVGR45W.TTF AVGR46W.TTF AVGR65W.TTF AVGR66W.TTF BOKR35W.TTF BOKR36W.TTF BOKR75W.TTF BOKR76W.TTF CHANC___.TTF CPSR45W.TTF - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 155
CG Omega Italic CG Omega Bold CG Omega Bold Italic CG Times CG Times Italic CG Times Bold CG Times Bold Italic Clarendon Condensed Bold Windows NT 4.0 151 - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 156
Windows NT 4.0 Installation instructions General installation NOTE: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. If the HP LaserJet 8150 printer is connected through a file or a print server, the HP LaserJet 8150 printing system software must first be installed on the server before being installed on any client systems. - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 157
PCL 6 printer driver PCL 5e printer driver PS printer driver Bidirectional communication Driver Autoconfiguration Job Status and Alerts Online User's Guide Ready Reference Guide Printing system release notes NOTE: The HP LaserJet 8150 uninstaller is always added to the system when the HP LaserJet - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 158
Permissions to modify the default user permissions of the printer. To exit Properties, select OK. A hand will appear below the printer icon in the Printers folder, indicating that the printer is shared. 4. From a Windows NT 4.0 client, you can install the driver using Point and Print in one of - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 159
on the server. The Windows NT 4.0 printer .INF file must contain the same printer name as the Windows 95 printer .INF file. Point and Print installation of a PostScript driver is supported only with a Microsoft Windows 95 PostScript driver v. 4.0 or greater. Setting a default printer 1. From the - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 160
Windows NT 4.0 Uninstalling printing system components CAUTION: Hewlett-Packard strongly recommends using the Uninstaller to remove printing system components. Removing printing system components and files manually can impact the operation of other installed components of this printing system, as - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 161
$Path indicates that the path and the subdirectory can change from system to system. Font support Microsoft Windows software includes these basic fonts that can be used with any HP printer: • Arial • Courier New Italic • Times New Roman Italic • Arial Italic • Courier New Bold • Times New - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 162
Windows 2000 The following default fonts are installed through a typical installation of the HP LaserJet 8150 Printing System software. File name CORONET.TTF GARR45W.TTF GARR46W.TTF GARR65W.TTF GARR66W.TTF LETR45W.TTF LETR46W.TTF LETR65W.TTF MARIGOLD.TFF OLVR55W.TTF OLVR56W.TTF OLVR75W. - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 163
CG Omega Italic CG Omega Bold CG Omega Bold Italic CG Times CG Times Italic CG Times Bold CG Times Bold Italic Clarendon Condensed Bold Windows 2000 159 - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 164
Windows 2000 Installation instructions General installation NOTE: If the HP LaserJet 8150 printer is connected through a file or print server, the HP LaserJet 8150 Printing System software must be installed on the server first before being installed on any client systems. If the HP LaserJet 8150 - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 165
PCL 6 printer driver PCL 5e printer driver PS printer driver Bidirectional communication Driver Autoconfiguration Job Status and Alerts Online User's Guide Ready Reference Guide Printing system release notes NOTE: The HP LaserJet 8150 uninstaller is always added to the system when the HP LaserJet - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 166
Microsoft operating systems, not of HP print drivers. Windows 2000 drivers written by HP are supported only on Intel X86 processor types. Any other processor types must use Windows 2000 drivers written by Microsoft. Windows 2000 server and Windows 2000 or Windows NT 4.0 clients 1. Using the Add - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 167
Windows 2000 printer driver on the Windows 2000 server, you must have administrator permission. The Windows 2000 printer .INF file must contain the same printer name as the Windows 9x printer .INF file. Point and Print installation of a PostScript driver is only supported with a Microsoft Windows - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 168
Printers. 2. Select the printer you wish to set as the default printer. 3. From the File menu, select Set As Default. A check appears next to the menu option. 4. Click Close. Uninstalling printing system components CAUTION: Hewlett-Packard HP LaserJet 8150. 3. Select HP LaserJet 8150 Uninstaller - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 169
Macintosh Macintosh Font support To ensure you can use all installed fonts with the HP LaserJet 8150 printer, the Macintosh printing system includes the standard 35 screen fonts in 11 families: • Avant Garde • Helvetica Narrow • Times • Bookman • New Century Schoolbook • Zapf Chancery • - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 170
Macintosh The following bitmap screen fonts reside on the HP LaserJet 8150 printer: • ITC Avant Garde Gothic Book • Helvetica • Palatino • ITC Avant Garde Gothic Book Oblique • Helvetica Bold • Palatino Bold • ITC Avant Garde Gothic Demi • Helvetica Bold Oblique • - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 171
fonts are resident on all HP LaserJet 8150 printers but can be used by Macintosh platforms only by installing additional screen fonts. You can use these screen fonts either from the HP LaserJet 8150 Printing System Installer CD-ROM or from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. • Albertus Extra Bold - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 172
the same for a Network administrator, a Network client, and a single user. Install the software on any computer that is printing to the printer. NOTE: If the computer is connected to the printer by a LocalTalk (Printer Port) or EtherTalk connection, the AppleTalk (or Network) control panel must be - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 173
IBM OS/2 Warp IBM OS/2 Warp, 3.0 and greater Font support NOTE: Fonts can be downloaded to the printer by using the Font Installer feature of the printer driver. • Albertus • Albertus Extra Bold • Antique Olive • Antique Olive Bold • Antique Olive Italic • Arial • Arial Bold • Arial Bold Italic - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 174
until the window fills with printer drivers. 11. Select one or more drivers by clicking the left mouse button over the desired driver. 12. Click Install. Installing a printer in OS/2 when a printer object does appear on your desktop NOTE: If the old 16-bit HP LaserJet driver is installed on - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 175
Install. 6. Select Other OS/2 printer driver. 7. Point to the downloaded printer drivers. 8. Click the Refresh button. Wait until the window fills with printer drivers. 9. Select one or more drivers by clicking the left mouse button over the desired driver. 10. Click the Install button - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 176
, such as when performing drag-n-drop printing, when it is appropriate to change job properties outside of an application. To change the default job properties associated with a printer object outside of an application: 1. Right-click the Printer object. 2. Click Settings. 3. Click the Job - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 177
, 103 Driver Autoconfiguration, 10, 46 features, 3 parallel connections not supported, 10 Update Now option, 115 USB not supported, 10 binding options, Booklet Printing, 77, 78 bins options, 112 paper size constraints, 99 paper type constraints, 98 bitmap screen fonts, Macintosh, 166 bitmaps printer - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 178
Size dialog box, 90 saving, 92 tray constraints, 99 custom paper types, 103 Custom print quality setting, 79 Customization Utility, 43 customized silent installer, 43 D event log code, 47 datecode, firmware, 69, 72 default fonts, Windows, 142 default printer, selecting during unattended install, 44 - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 179
, 10, 46 version, 9 Driver extensions dialog box, 115 Driver Work Space (DWS), setting values, 120 drivers. See also PCL 5e driver; PCL 6 driver; PS driver AutoCAD, 8 autoconfiguration, 10, 46 Client Driver Support option, 29 copying, 43 downloading, 139 enabling Edge-to-Edge printing, 65 hard disk - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 180
troubleshooting, 72 verifying datecode, 72 Web site for downloading, 139 First Page Only (watermark), 84 Flip Pages Up, 77 FM event log code, 47 fonts additional, Windows, 144 default, Windows, 142 DIMMs, 119 directory structure, Windows, 130 double-byte, supported, 5 euro character, 4 HP Resource - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 181
9 HP Software License Agreement dialog box, 16 HP Web JetAdmin upgrading firmware with, 71 using, 45 HP WebReg dialog boxes, 49 using, 11 version, 9 HP-UX drivers, 8 I/O transfer time, 70 IBM OS/2 drivers, 8 font support, 169 installing printing system on, 170 job properties, 172 printer properties - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 182
LaserJet 8150 Uninstaller using, 11 version, 9 LaserJet PPDs, Macintosh, 11 LaserJet Utility using, 12 version, 9 Left Bin. See face up bin Left Binding, 78 legal paper size, 89, 99 letter paper size, 89, 99 letterhead, tray constraints for, 97 License Agreement, dialog box, 16 Linux drivers, 8 HP - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 183
removing, 81 monarch envelope size, 90, 99 monitoring printer status, 66 Mopier Enabled, 116 MP Tray. See tray 1 MS-DOS, AutoCAD drivers for, 8 multiple copies, number of, 113 multiple pages, printing on single sheet, 78 Multipurpose Tray. See tray 1 N event log code, 47 n up printing, 78 Name menu - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 184
status windows, 68 portrait orientation Flip Pages Up option, 77 margins, 89 selecting, 114 ports bidirectional communication support, 4 selection dialog box, 19 post cards, 90, 99 PostScript emulation driver. See PS driver PostScript print jobs, retention features for, 110 PP/C event log code, 47 - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 185
OS/2, 171 NT Forms tab, accessing, 121 Windows 3.1x, accessing from, 74 PS driver Advanced tab features, 123 Device Settings tab, 124 features, 122 Page Setup tab, 122 Point and Print installation, versions supported, 148 Windows versions, 7 PS event log code, 47 question mark button, 74 queue names - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 186
, 47 TCP/IP bidirectional communication support, 4 settings, 25 TD event log code, 47 templates folder, 170 Text, Print all as Black, 81 toner cartridges, monitoring, 68 Top Bin. See face down bin Transmit Once, 116 transparencies, tray constraints for, 97 tray 1 paper size constraints, 94, 99 paper - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 187
, 8 CD-ROM, regional, 137 downloading most current, 5 HP LaserJet Printing System software, 1 installer, 5 Macintosh drivers, 8 operating systems, 2 other software components, 9 printing system, 5 Windows printer drivers, 7 viewing documentation 3000-sheet stapler/stacker user guide, 42 from CD-ROM - HP 8150 | HP LaserJet 8150 Series Printers - Software Technical Reference - Page 188
. See Windows Me Windows NT 4.0 bidirectional communication support, 4 case sensitivity, 91 default printer, setting, 155 dialog boxes, Typical Installation, 12 driver versions, 8 euro character support, 4 font support, 149 help system, 74 HP Web JetAdmin, supported, 45 installing printing system on
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