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Software for Macintosh Macintosh printer drivers A printer driver is the software component that provides access to printer features and provides the means for the computer to communicate with the printer. Install the Macintosh printer driver This section explains how to install the printing system software for Macintosh OS X v10.2.8, v10.3, v10.4 and later. NOTE: USB queues are created automatically when the printer is attached to the computer. However, the queue will use a generic PPD if the installer has not been run before the USB cable is connected. To change the queue PPD, open the Print Center or Printer Setup Utility, select the correct printer queue, and then click Show Info to open the Printer Info dialog box. In the pop-up menu, select Printer Model, and then, in the pop-up menu in which Generic is selected, select the correct PPD for the printer. Use the following procedure to install the Macintosh printer driver: 1. Insert the printer CD into the CD-ROM drive and run the installer. 2. Double-click the CD icon on the desktop 3. Double-click the Installer icon. 4. Follow the instructions on the computer screen. 5. Print a test page or a page from any software program to make sure that the printer software is correctly installed. If installation fails, reinstall the software. If this fails, see the Late-Breaking Information section of the Install Notes. The Install Notes are located on the printer CD or at the support Web site. (See HP Customer Care on page 233 for the Web address.) Configure the Macintosh printer driver Use one of the following methods to open the Macintosh printer driver from your computer: Operating System To change the settings for all print jobs until the software program is closed To change the print job default settings (for example, turn on Print on Both Sides by default) To change the configuration settings (for example, add a tray or enable/disable Manual duplexing) Macintosh OS X v10.2.8, v10.3, v10.4 and later 1. On the File menu, click Print. 2. Change the settings that you want on the various pop-up menus. 1. On the File menu, click 1. Open Printer Setup Print. Utility by selecting the hard drive, clicking 2. Change the settings that Applications, clicking you want on the various Utilities, then double- pop-up menus. clicking Printer Setup 3. On the Presets pop-up Utility. menu, click Save as and 2. Click the print queue. type a name for the preset. ENWW Software for Macintosh 19

Section	Page
Product basics	11
Product features	12
Standard features	12
Network model features	12
Identify product parts	13
Control panel	15
Supported paper and other media	16
Understand paper and print media use	16
Supported paper and print media sizes	16
Custom paper sizes	17
Special paper or print media guidelines	17
Load media	19
Tray 1	19
Tray 2 and optional tray 3	19
Straight-through output path	20
Manual feed	20
Installation	21
Site preparation	22
Package contents	23
Install tray 3	24
Printer connections	25
USB and parallel connections	25
Network connections	25
Connect the printer to the network	26
Install the printer software for the network printer	26
Software for Windows	27
Supported operating systems	27
Windows printer drivers	27
Windows driver types	27
Install Windows software	27
To install printer software for Windows NT 4.0, Server 2003 (64-bit), Windows 98SE, Me, and XP (64-b ...	27
To install printer software for Windows 2000, XP (32-bit), Server 2003 (32-bit), and Vista (32-bit)	27
Configure the Windows printer driver	27
Software for Macintosh	29
Macintosh printer drivers	29
Install the Macintosh printer driver	29
Configure the Macintosh printer driver	29
PostScript Printer Description files (PPDs)	30
Printer information pages	31
Demo page	31
Configuration page	31
Supplies Status page	31
Manage the printer	33
Embedded Web server (network model only)	34
Open the embedded Web server	34
Information tab	35
Settings tab	35
Networking tab	35
Links	35
Maintenance	37
Replace the print cartridge	38
Redistribute toner	40
Clean the printer	41
Clean the print-cartridge area	41
Clean the printer media path	43
Clean the pickup roller (tray 1)	44
Replace the pickup roller (tray 1)	49
Clean the pickup roller (tray 2)	54
Replace the pickup roller (tray 2)	61
EconoMode	67
Theory of operation	69
Introduction	70
Internal components	71
Timing	73
Engine control system	74
Laser/scanner system	76
Pickup/feed/delivery system	77
Image-formation system	79
Removal and replacement	83
Introduction	84
Removal and replacement strategy	84
Electrostatic discharge	84
Required tools	84
Before performing service	85
Pre-service procedures	85
Parts removal order	85
Covers	86
Left-side cover	86
Right-side cover	86
Back cover	87
Top cover	88
Control panel	93
Formatter	95
Laser/scanner	96
Memory-tag-reader assembly	97
Fuser	99
Fan	99
Fuser	100
Interlock assembly	110
ECU	111
Main motor	118
Pickup and feed assemblies	120
Transfer roller	120
Registration assembly	121
Main gear assembly/tray 2 pickup solenoid	125
Print-cartridge door	129
Problem solving	131
Basic problem solving	132
Status-light patterns	134
Primary status-light patterns	134
Fatal error secondary messages	140
Accessory error secondary messages	144
Media problem solving	145
Printed page is different than what appeared on screen	147
Garbled, incorrect, or incomplete text	147
Missing graphics or text, or blank pages	147
Page format is different than on another HP LaserJet printer	148
Graphics quality	148
Improve print quality	149
Light print or faded	149
Toner specks	149
Dropouts	149
Vertical lines	150
Gray background	150
Toner smear	150
Loose toner	151
Vertical repetitive defects	151
Misformed characters	151
Page skew	152
Curl or wave	152
Wrinkles or creases	152
Toner scatter outline	153
Repetitive image defects	153
Clear jams	154
Print-cartridge area	154
Input trays	156
Output bin	159
Straight-through output path	160
Diagnostic resources	162
Engine test	162
Continuous self-test	162
Half self-test functional check	163
Drum rotation functional check	163
Heating element check	163
High-voltage contacts check	164
Checking the print cartridge contacts	164
Checking the high-voltage connector assembly	165
Printer software problems	166
Network-setup problem-solving	167
Reset the printer	168
NVRAM initialization	168
Super NVRAM initialization	168
Network reset	169
Cold reset	169
Troubleshooting tools and reference diagrams	170
General timing chart	170
Circuit diagram	171
Solenoids	173
Switches and sensors	174
Rollers and pads	175
Parts and diagrams	177
Assembly locations	178
Covers	182
Internal assemblies	186
Alphabetical parts list	212
Numerical parts list	222
Accessory/Consumable addendum	233
Order parts and supplies	234
Parts	234
Related documentation and software	234
Supplies	234
Order parts, accessories, and supplies	235
Order directly from HP	235
Order through service or support providers	235
Order directly through the embedded Web server	235
Supplies and accessories table	236
10/100 networking print servers	237
HP print cartridges	238
HP policy on non-HP print cartridges	238
Storing print cartridges	238
Print cartridge life expectancy	238
Saving toner	238
Service and support	239
Hewlett-Packard limited warranty statement	240
Limited warranty for print cartridges and image drums	241
Hewlett-Packard software license agreement	242
HP Customer Care	243
Availability of support and service	245
HP Care Pack™ Services and Service Agreements	245
Guidelines for repacking the printer	246
Printer specifications	247
Physical specifications	248
Electrical specifications	248
Acoustic emissions	249
Environmental specifications	250
Printer capacities and ratings	251
Memory specifications	251
Port availability	251
Regulatory information	253
FCC compliance	254
Environmental product stewardship program	255
Protecting the environment	255
Ozone production	255
Power consumption	255
Toner consumption	255
Paper use	255
Plastics	255
HP LaserJet print supplies	255
Return and recycling instructions	256
United States and Puerto Rico	256
Multiple returns (two to eight cartridges)	256
Single returns	256
Shipping	256
Non-US returns	256
Paper	256
Material restrictions	257
Disposal of waste equipment by users in private households in the European Union	257
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)	257
For more information	257
Declaration of Conformity statements	258
Regulatory statements	259
Laser safety statement	259
Canadian DOC regulations	259
Korean EMI statement	259
Laser statement for Finland	260

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Software for Macintosh

Macintosh printer drivers

A printer driver is the software component that provides access to printer features and provides the

means for the computer to communicate with the printer.

Install the Macintosh printer driver

This section explains how to install the printing system software for Macintosh OS X v10.2.8, v10.3,

v10.4 and later.

NOTE:

USB queues are created automatically when the printer is attached to the computer.

However, the queue will use a generic PPD if the installer has not been run before the USB

cable is connected. To change the queue PPD, open the Print Center or Printer Setup Utility,

select the correct printer queue, and then click

Show Info

to open the

Printer Info

dialog box.

In the pop-up menu, select

Printer Model

, and then, in the pop-up menu in which

Generic

selected, select the correct PPD for the printer.

Use the following procedure to install the Macintosh printer driver:

Insert the printer CD into the CD-ROM drive and run the installer.

Double-click the CD icon on the desktop

Double-click the

Installer

icon.

Follow the instructions on the computer screen.

Print a test page or a page from any software program to make sure that the printer software is

correctly installed.

If installation fails, reinstall the software. If this fails, see the Late-Breaking Information section of the

Install Notes. The Install Notes are located on the printer CD or at the support Web site. (See

HP Customer

Care

page

233

for the Web address.)

Configure the Macintosh printer driver

Use one of the following methods to open the Macintosh printer driver from your computer:

Operating System

To change the settings for all

print jobs until the software

program is closed

To change the print job

default settings (for example,

turn on Print on Both Sides

by default)

To change the configuration

settings (for example, add a

tray or enable/disable Manual

duplexing)

Macintosh OS X

v10.2.8, v10.3,

v10.4 and later

On the

File

menu, click

Change the settings that

you want on the various

pop-up menus.

On the

File

menu, click

Change the settings that

you want on the various

pop-up menus.

On the

Presets

pop-up

menu, click

Save as

and

type a name for the preset.

Open

Printer Setup

Utility

by selecting the

hard drive, clicking

Applications

, clicking

Utilities

, then double-

clicking

Printer Setup

Utility

Click the print queue.

ENWW

Software for Macintosh