HP (Hewlett-Packard) 2605 manual

HP C olor L a se rJet 2 6 0 5, 2 6 0 5dn , 2 6 0 5dtn Us er Guide[...]

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HP Color LaserJet 2605, 2605dn, and 2605dtn Printer User Guide[...]

Copyright and License © 2006 Copyright Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Reproduction, adaptation, or translation without prior written permission is prohibited, except as allowed under the copyright laws. The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are se[...]

Table of contents 1 Printer basics Quick access to printer information ........................................................................................... ............. 2 Printer configurations ......................... ............ ................................................................... ......................3 HP Color LaserJet[...]

Installing Macintosh printing system software for networks .... .......... .......... ........... ......... ....26 Installing Macintosh printing system software for direct connections (USB) ....................... 27 To remove software from Macintosh operating systems ..................................................... 27 Printer drivers for Maci[...]

Creating and using watermarks ....... ...... ......... .......... ......... .......... ......54 Printing multiple pages on one sheet of paper (N-up printing) ..........5 5 Creating and using Quick Sets ........................................................... 55 Reducing or enlarging ............ ............ ...................... ........... ..[...]

Configure a static IP address for my printer .. .......... ...... ........... ......... .......... .......81 Automatic configuration .................... . ............. ............. . ........................ ...............82 Link speed and duplex settings ................ ................ ......................... ............... ..............[...]

10 Managing the printer Device pages and reports ................................. ................................................. .................... .............110 Demo page .................. ...................... .............................. ................................. .............. ...110 Configuration page ...... ..............[...]

To remove toner build-up ......................................... ..........................................................131 To clean the paper path using HP ToolboxFX ..... ........... ........ ............ ............ ........... .......133 Cartridge out override ...............................................................................[...]

Printer memory ................................................................................................................ ................... 168 Installing memory and font DIMMs .............................................................................................. ....... 169 Checking DIMM installation ...............................[...]

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1 Printer basics This section provides information about the following topics: ● Quick access to printer information ● Printer configurations ● Printer features ● Wa l k around ● Software ● Print-media specifications ENW W 1[...]

Quick access to printer information Several references are available for use with this printer. Guide Description Getting Started Guide Provides step-by-step instructions for installing and setting up the printer. Accessory and consumable Installation guides Provides step-by-step instructions for installing the accessories and supplies. (These guid[...]

Printer configurations Thank you for purchasing the HP Color LaserJet 2605 printer. This printer is available in the configuration described below. HP Color LaserJet 2605 printer The HP Color LaserJet 2605 printer is a four-color laser printer that prints 10 pages per minute (ppm) in color and 12 ppm in monochrome (black and white). ● Trays. The [...]

The HP Color LaserJet 2605dn printer is a four-color laser printer that prints 10 ppm in color and 12 ppm in monochrome (black and white). ● Trays . The printer comes with a single sheet prior ity feed slot (Tray 1) and a universal tray (Tray 2) that holds up to 250 sheets of various paper types and sizes or 10 envelopes. It supports an optional [...]

Printer features Feature HP Color LaserJet 2605 series printer Color printing ● Provides laser printing in full color by using the four process colors: cyan, magenta, yellow, and black (CMYK). Fast print speed ● Prints in black on A4/letter paper up to 12 ppm. Prints in color on A4/letter at 10 ppm. Excellent print quality ● ImageREt 2400 pro[...]

Feature HP Color LaserJet 2605 series printer Supplies ● A Supplies Status page with print cartridge gauges that show the supply levels that remain. For HP supplies only. ● No-shake cartridge design. ● Authentication for HP print cartridges. ● Enabled supplies-ordering capability. A ccessibility ● Online user guide that is compatible with[...]

Walk around The following illustrations identif y the locations and names of key components of this printer. Figure 1-1 Front view (HP Color LaserJet 2605dtn shown) 1 Output bin 2 Printer control panel 3 Front door 4 Tray 2 (250 sheets) 5 Tray 1 (single sheet priority feed slot) 6 Tray 3 (optional; 250 sheets) 7 Memory card slots (HP Color LaserJet[...]

Figure 1-2 Back and side view 1 On/off switch 2 Power connection 3 Dust cover 4 DIMM access door 5 HP built-in internal print server for connecting to a 10/100 Base-T network (HP Color LaserJet 2605dn and 2605dtn) 6 USB connection 1 Transfer belt (ETB) CAUTION Do not place anything on the transfer belt, which is located on the inside of the front d[...]

Software Software and supported operating systems For easy printer setup and access to the full range of printer features, HP strongly recommends that you install the software that is provided. Not all software is a vailable in all languages. See the Getting Started Guide for installation instructions, and see the Readme file for the latest softwar[...]

settings in the program, if possible, because changes that are made in the program override changes that are made in the printer driver. Gain access to advanced printer features through the printer driver (or the Print dialog box for Macintosh operating systems). See Gaining access to printer driver settings for help with specific printer-driver fe[...]

Print-media specifications This section contains information about specifications for the quali ty of print media, guidelines for print media usage, and guidelines for print media storage. General guidelines Some print media might meet all of the guidelines in this manual and still not produce satisfactory results. This problem might be the result [...]

For complete print-media specifications for all HP LaserJet printers, see the HP LaserJet Printer Family Print Media Guide . To download the guide in PDF format, go to http://www.hp.com / support/ ljpaperguide . Printing and storage environment Ideal ly, the printing and media-storage environment should be at or near room temperature, and not too d[...]

Ty p e of address Top margin Left margin Return address 15 mm (0.6 inch) 15 mm (0.6 inch) Delivery address 51 mm (2 inches) 89 mm (3.5 inches) ● For the best print qualit y, position margins no closer than 15 mm (0.6 inch) from the edges of the envelope. ● Avoid printing over the area where the envelope seams meet. Envelope storage Proper stora[...]

1 2 1 Acceptable 2 Unacceptable Envelopes with adhesive strips or flaps Envelopes with a peel-off adhesive strip or with more than one flap that folds over to seal must use adhesives that are compatible with the heat and pressure in the printer. The extra flaps and strips might cause wrinkling, creasing, or even jams and might damage the fuser. CAU[...]

Transparencies ● Use onl y Tray 1 or Tray 2 to print on transparencies. Select Transparencies from the Print dialog box or the printer driver. ● The printer supports printing on color transparencies. Use onl y transparencies that are recommended for use in laser printers. ● Place transparencies on a flat surface after removing them from the p[...]

Custom-sized print media or cardstock ● Postcards, 3 x 5-inch (index) cards, and other custom-sized print media can be printed on from Tray 1, Tray 2, or optional Tray 3. The minimum size is 76 x 127 mm (3 x 5 inches) and the maxi m um size is 216 x 356 mm (8.5 x 14 inches). See Print-media specifications for more information. ● Always insert t[...]

Table 1-3 Optional Tray 3 specificatio ns Optional Tray 3 (250-sheet tray ) Dimensions 1 Weight Capacity 2 Plain paper Minimum: 76 x 127 mm (3 x 5 inches) 60 to 163 g/m 2 (16 to 43 lb) Up to 200 sheets Maximum: 216 x 356 mm (8.5 x 14 inches) 1 The printer supports a wide range of standard and custom sizes of print media. Check the printer driver fo[...]

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2 Software for Windows When you install the software for Windows, you can directly connect the printer to a computer by using a USB cable or you can connect the printer to the network by using HP built-in networking. See the Getting Started Guide for installation instructions, and see the Readme file for the latest software information. The followi[...]

Printer drivers A printer driver is a software component that provides access to printer features and provides the means for the computer to communicate with the printer. For help using your printer driver, see Gaining access to printer driver settings . Select a printer driver based on the wa y you use the printer. ● Use the PCL 6 printer driver[...]

HP ToolboxFX You must perform a complete software inst allation to use the HP ToolboxFX. The HP ToolboxFX provides links to printer status information and help information, such as this user guide; and tools for diagnosing and solving problems. You can also view explanations and animations on the control panel. See HP ToolboxFX for more information[...]

Embedded Web server (EWS) The EWS is a Web-based interface that provides simple access to printer status and configurations, including network configurations and Smart Printing Supplies (SPS) func tionality . You can gain access to the EWS through the network connection of the printer. Type the printer IP address in the Web browser to open the prin[...]

HP Web Jetadmin This software is available o nly when the printer is connected to a network. HP Web Jetadmin is intended for printer management in commercial and enterprise networks. While the HP ToolboxFX is used to manage a single printer, HP Web Jetadmin is used to manage groups of printers and other devices. Download this software from the HP w[...]

Uninstalling the printing software Uninstall software by using the following directions for your operating system. Uninstalling software for Windows The printer comes with an uninstall utilit y that you can use to select and remove any or all of the Windows HP printing system components from your computer. To uninstall software for Windows 2000, XP[...]

3 Software for Macintosh ● Software for Macintosh computers ● Printer drivers for Macintosh computers ● Using features in the Macintosh printer driver ● Managing printer color options on Macintosh computers ● Using Macintosh Configure Device ● Troubleshooting common Macintosh problems ENW W 25[...]

Software for Macintosh computers The HP installer provides PostScript® Printer Description (PPD) files, Printer Dialog Extensions (PDEs), and the Macintosh Configure Device for use with Macintosh computers. If both the printer and the Macintosh computer are connected to a network, use the printer embedded Web server (EWS) to configure the printer.[...]

7. Select Rendezvous or Bonjour as the connection type. 8. Select your printer from the list. 9. Click Add Printer . 10. Close the Print Center or the Printer Setup Utilit y by clicking the close button in the upper-left corner. Installing Macintosh printing system software for direct connections (USB) This section explains how to install the print[...]

Printer drivers for Macintosh computers The printer comes with printer-driver software that uses a printer language to communicate with the printer. Printer drivers provide access to printer features, such as printing on custom-sized paper, resizing documents, and inserting watermarks. Supported printer drivers A Macintosh printer driver and the ne[...]

Using features in the Macintosh printer driver When you print from a software program, many of the printer features are a vailable from the printer driver. For complete information about the features that are available in the printer driver, see the printer-driver Help. The following features are described in this section: ● Creating and using pr[...]

To print a cover page 1. Open the printer driver (see Gaining access to the printer drivers ). 2. On the Cover Page or Paper/Quality pop-up menu, select whether to print the cover page Before Document or After Document . 3. In the Cover Page Type pop-up menu, select the message that you want to print on the cover page. NOTE To print a blank cover p[...]

To print on both sides by using the duplex-printing accessory (HP Color LaserJet 2605dn and 2605dtn) 1. Insert enough paper into one of the trays to accommodate the print job. If you are loading special paper such as letterhead, load it in one of the following ways: ● For tray 1, load the letterhead paper with the front side up and the bottom-edg[...]

To set the color options 1. Open the printer driver (see Gaining access to the printer drivers ). 2. Select Color Options . 3. Click Show Advanced Options . 4. Manual ly adjust the individual settings for text, graphics, and photographs. Enabling memory 1. Open Print Center or Print Setup Utilit y . 2. Click HP LaserJet print queue to highlight it.[...]

Managing printer color options on Macintosh computers Setting the color options to Automatic typically produces the best possible print quality for the most common printing requirements. However, for some documents, setting the color options manually can enhance the wa y the document appears. Examples of these documents include marketing brochures [...]

NOTE Some software programs convert text or graphics to raster images. In these cases, the Photographs settings also control text and graphics. RGB Color The RGB Color option determines how colors are rendered. ● Select Default (sRGB) for most printing needs. This setting instructs the printer to interpret RGB color as sRGB, which is the accepted[...]

Using Macintosh Configure Device Use Macintosh Configure Device to configure and maintain a printer from a Mac OS X v10.2 or v10.3 computer. This section describes several functions that you can perform through the Macintosh Configure Device. Macintosh Configure Device (Mac OS X V10.3 and Mac OS X V10.4) Macintosh Configure Device is a Web-based pr[...]

Troubleshooting common Macintosh problems This section lists problems that can occur when using Mac OS X. Solving problems with Mac OS X Table 3-1 Problems with Mac OS X The printer driver is not listed in the Print Center or Printer Setup Utility. Cause Solution The printer software might not have been installed or was installed incorrectly. Make [...]

The printer driver does not automatically set up your selected printer in the Print Center or Printer Setup Utility. Cause Solution <lang>.lproj , where <lang> is the two-letter language code for the language that you are using. If necessary, reinstall the software. See the Getting Started Guide for instruct ions. The Postscript Printer[...]

When connected with a USB cable, the printer does not appear in the Print Center or Printer Setup Utility after the driver is selected. Cause Solution Hardware troubleshooting ● Check that the printer is turned on. ● Verify that the USB cable is connected correctly. ● Check that you are using the appropriate high-speed USB cable. ● Ensure t[...]

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Control panel features The printer contains the following lights and buttons on the control panel: 1 1 Color print cartridge indicators 2 Attention light (amber) 3 Ready light (green) 4 Cancel Job button 5 Message area 6 Right arrow button 7 Select button 8 Left arrow button Display The printer’s displ ay gives you information about the printer, [...]

Control panel menus Using the control panel menus To gain access to the control panel menus, use the following steps. 1. Press Select . 2. Press the Right arrow or Left arrow button to navigate the listings. 3. Press Select to select the appropriate option. 4. Press Cancel Job to cancel an action or return to the Ready state. Control panel menu map[...]

Menu Sub-menus and options Description System setup ● Language (select desired language) ● Paper setup ● Def. paper size (Letter, Legal, A4) ● Def. paper type (select desired paper type) ● Tra y 2 (select paper type and size) ● Paper out action (W ai t forever, Cancel, Override size) ● Print quality ● Calibrate color ● Cartridge l[...]

Black, Yellow, Cyan, and Magenta Supplies Status gauges A ? appears instead of the consumption level when the level is not known. This can occur in the following circumstances: ● Missing cartridges ● Incorrectly placed cartridges ● Cartridges with an error ● Some non-HP cartridges The supplies gauge appears whenever the printer shows the Re[...]

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5 Printing tasks This section provides information about common printing tasks. ● Loading trays ● Printing on special media ● Controlling print jobs ● Printing on both sides ● Canceling a print job For information about managing the printer and its settings by using the HP ToolboxFX, see HP ToolboxFX . ENW W 45[...]

Loading trays Use special print media, such as envelopes, labels, HP LaserJet glossy paper, HP LaserJet Photo paper, and transparencies in Tray 1 and Tray 2. NOTE Because Tray 3 is not included for all models, it is referred to as optional Tray 3 in this guide. CAUTION Do not fan paper before loading it into trays. Avoid overloading trays. CAUTION [...]

2. Feed print media into Tray 1 with the side to be printed down, and the top, short edge in first. Make sure that the media is inserted far enough into the printer for the paper feed mechanism to grab the media. NOTE There is a short pause before the paper is picked up. NOTE To load special media such as labels, transparencies, HP LaserJet glossy [...]

NOTE Instructions are the same for loading media in Tray 2 and optional Tray 3. 1. Pull Tray 2 or optional Tray 3 out of the printer and remove any paper. 2. Move the rear guides to match the size of paper that you are loading. Tray 2 and optional Tray 3 accept several standard paper sizes. 3. If printing paper longer than Letter/A4, extend the rea[...]

4. Slide the media-width guides slightl y wider than the print media. NOTE Load 10 envelopes or less into Tray 2 with the flaps on the right side, the side to be printed facing up, and with the short edge leading into the printer. If the envelope has a flap on a short edge, this edge must enter the printer first. ENW W Loading trays 49[...]

5. Load the media. NOTE If this is special paper such as labels, transparencies, HP LaserJet glossy paper, HP LaserJet Photo paper, and letterhead or printed forms, load it with the side to be printed on facing up and the top edge toward the front of the tray. For additional information about printing on special print media, see Printing on both si[...]

6. Make sure that the stack of paper is flat in the tray at all four corners, and keep it below the height tabs on the media-length guide in the rear of the tray. 7. Slide the tray into the printer. The back of the tray will protrude from the back of the printer. NOTE If you are printing on both sides, see Printing on both sides for loading instruc[...]

Printing on special media Use the guidelines in following table when printing on special media. When printing on a special type of media, printing speeds might be autom atic ally reduced to improve the output quali ty for that specific media. See Print-media specifications for media that is recommended for this printer. For instruction on loading t[...]

Controlling print jobs This section provides basic printing instructions. When making changes to printing settings, follow the hierarc hy of how changes are prioritized. (Note that the names of commands and dialog boxes might vary depending on your software program.) ● Page Setup dialog box . This dialog box opens when you click Page Setup or a s[...]

Features in the printer driver Some printer drivers and some operating systems do not support all of these printer features. ● Setting a custom paper size ● Printing in grayscale ● Changing the color settings ● Creating and using watermarks ● Printing multiple pages on one sheet of paper (N-up printing) ● Creating and using Quick Sets ?[...]

NOT E If you are using Windows 2000 or XP, you must have Administrator privileges to create watermarks. You do not need Administrator privileges to add existing watermarks to documents. Printing multiple pages on one sheet of paper (N-up printing) N-up printing is the abili ty to print multiple pages on one sheet of paper. The pages will appear dec[...]

Restoring the default printer-driver settings You can return all settings in the printer driver to their default values. This feature might be useful if you are experiencing quality issues, or if the print media is not being selected from the correct tray. Select Defaults in the Quick Sets dialog box on the Finishing tab of the printer driver. To p[...]

Operating System Temporarily change settings for jobs that are printed now Permanently change default settings 1 Change configuration settings (For example, to add an optional tr ay or to enable or disable a driver feature such as "Allow manual duplexing") Windows 98 Second Edition and Me On the File menu, click Print , select this printe[...]

Printing on both sides To print on both sides of the paper, you have to return to the printer and reinsert the paper manually after the first side has printed. CAUTION Do not print on both sides of labels or transparencies. Damage to the printer and jams might result. To print on both sides (manually) 1. Insert enough paper into Tray 2 or optional [...]

3. After the job is finished printing, remove any blank paper as prompted by the control panel. Lift the printed stack from the output bin and insert the printed stack without rotating or turning the stack over into the printer tray that was used for the first part of the job. A 4. Press ( Select ) to continue printing on the second side. To print [...]

Canceling a print job A print job can be canceled from a program, from a print queue, or from the ( Cancel Job ) button on the printer. ● If the printer has not started printing, first try to cancel the job within the program that sent the print job. ● If the print job is waiting in a print queue or print spooler such as the Printers folder ( P[...]

6 Color This chapter describes how the printer provides great color printing. This chapter also describes ways to produce the best possible color prints. The following topics are covered: ● Using color ● Managing color options ● Matching colors ENW W 61[...]

Using color This printer offers great color as soon as you set it up. It provides a combination of automatic color features to generate excellent color results for the general user, plus sophisticated tools for the experienced color user. The printer provides carefully designed and tested color tables to provide smooth, accurate color rendition of [...]

NOTE Factors such as the type of monitor you use and the room's lighting can affect the appearance of colors on your screen. For more information, see Matching colors . The latest versions of Adobe® PhotoShop®, CorelDRAW™, Microsoft Office, and many other applications use sRGB to communicate color. Most importantly, as the default color sp[...]

Managing color options Setting color options to Automatic typically produces the best possible print quality for color documents. However, in some situations, you might want to print a color document in g rayscale (black and shades of gray) or to change one of the printer's color options. Print in grayscale or change the color options by using[...]

Halftone options Halftoning is the method by which the printer mixes the four primary colors (cyan, magenta, yello w, and black) in varying proportions to create millions of colors. Halftone options affect the resolution and clarity of your color output. The two halftone options are Smooth and Detail . ● The Smooth option provides better results [...]

Neutral Grays The Neutral Grays setting determines the method for creating gray colors that are used in text, graphics, and photographs. ● Black Only generates neutral colors (grays and black) by using on ly black toner. This option guarantees that neutral colors do not have a color cast. ● 4-Color generates neutral colors by combining all four[...]

Matching colors The process of matching printer output color to your computer screen is quite complex because printers and computer monitors use different methods of producing color. Monitors disp lay colors by light pixels using an RGB (red, green, blue) color process, but printers print colors using a CMYK (black, yellow, cyan, and magenta) proce[...]

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7 Photo NOTE This section applies onl y to the HP Color LaserJet 2605dtn printer. Use the following instructions to perform photo-related tasks: ● Inserting a memory card ● Changing memory card default settings ● Changing memory card settings for the current job ● Printing photos direc tl y from the memory card ● Printing a memory card in[...]

Inserting a memory card The HP Color LaserJet 2605dtn printer can read the following memory-card types: ● CompactFlash ● Memory Stick and Memory Stick PRO ● Mult iMedia ● Secure Digital (SD) ● SmartMedia ● xD NOTE The HP Color LaserJet 2605dtn memory card reader recognizes o nl y files in .JPEG file format when printing from the printer[...]

The printer reads the card, and then the printer control panel display s X Photos found on card , where X is the number of rec ognized .JPEG files found on the memory card. Now you can use the HP Color LaserJet 2605dtn to print photos. NOTE You can use on ly one memory card in the printer at a time. If two or more are inserted, the printer displays[...]

Changing memory card default settings The HP Color LaserJet 2605dtn printer comes with default settings that were set at the factory. You can change the default settings for photo printing from the printer control panel. NOTE The default settings remain as selected until you change and save them again. If you want to change the settings temporarily[...]

Changing memory card settings for the current job 1. Insert the memory card into the printer. The Photo functions menu displays. 2. Press ( Select ) to select Print photos and then press ( Select ). 3. Use the ( Left arrow ) or ( Right arrow ) button to select Job settings and then press ( Select ). 4. Use the ( Left arrow ) or ( Right arrow ) butt[...]

Printing photos directly from the memory card To print photos dire ctly from the memory card, complete the following steps: 1. Insert the memory card into the printer. See Inserting a memory card . The Photo functions menu displays. 2. Use the ( Left arrow ) or ( Right arrow ) button to select Print photos and then press ( Select ). 3. Use the ( Le[...]

Printing a memory card index 1. Insert the memory card into the printer. See Inserting a memory card . The Photo functions menu displays. 2. Use the ( Left arrow ) or ( Right arrow ) button to select Index print and then press ( Select ). 3. Use the ( Left arrow ) or ( Right arrow ) button to select either Best or Fast , and then press ( Select ). [...]

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8 Networking This section provides information about using your printer on a network. ● Set up the printer and use it on the network ● Managing the network ● Using the printer control panel ● Supported network protocols ● TCP/IP ● Troubleshooting NOTE Configuring TCP/IP settings are complicated and should onl y be performed by experienc[...]

Set up the printer and use it on the network Hewlett-Packard recommends that you use the HP software installer on the CD-ROMs that came with the printer to set up printer drivers for the following network setups. To configure a network port-connected printer configuration (direct mode or peer-to-peer printing) In this configuration, the printer is [...]

To configure a direct-connected shared printer (client server printing) In this configuration, the printer is connected to a computer through a USB cable, the computer is connected to the network, and the printer is shared with other computers on the network. 1. Insert the printer CD-ROM into your computer. If you have alr eady set up your printer,[...]

Managing the network Viewing network settings You can use the embedded W e b server or HP ToolboxFX to view your IP configuration settings. For more information, see HP ToolboxFX or Using the embedded We b server . Changing network settings You can use the embedded W e b server or HP ToolboxFX to change your IP configuration settings. For more info[...]

Using the printer control panel The HP Color LaserJet 2605 series allows you to set up an IP address autom atic ally using BOOTP or DHCP. For more information, see Default IP address configuration (AutoIP) . Network configuration page The Network configuration page lists the current settings and properties of the printer. To print the Network confi[...]

9. Press ( Left arrow ) or ( Right arrow ) to enter the next three digits of the IP address. 10. Press ( Select ) to save those digits and move to the next three digits of the IP address. 11. Press ( Left arrow ) or ( Right arrow ) to enter the next three digits of the IP address. 12. Press ( Select ) to save those digits and move to the next three[...]

3. Use the ( Left arrow ) or ( Right arrow ) button to select Link Speed , and then press ( Select ). 4. Use the ( Left arrow ) or ( Right arrow ) button to select one of the following settings. ● 10T Full ● 10T Half ● 100T Full ● 100T Half NOTE The setting must match with the network device to which you are connecting (a network hub, switc[...]

Supported network protocols The HP Color LaserJet 2605 series supports the TCP/IP network protocol. It is the most widely used and accepted networking protocol. Many networking services utilize this protocol. The following table lists the networking services/protocols that are supported on the HP Color LaserJet 2605 series. The following operating [...]

Table 8-4 IP addressing Service name Description DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) For Automatic IP address assignment. DHCP server provides device with IP address. Generally requires no user intervention for printer to obtain IP address from a DHCP server. BOOTP (Bootstrap Protocol) For Automatic IP address assignment. BOOTP server provid[...]

TCP/IP This section is intended to provide information to help you gain a basic understanding of TCP/IP. Similar to a common language that people use to communicate with each other, TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) is a suite of protocols designed to define the wa y computers and other devices communicate with each other ove[...]

IP address: network portion Network addresses are managed by an organi zation in Norfolk, Virginia, recognized as InterNIC. InterNIC has been contracted by the National Science Foundation to manage the Internet addresses and domains. Network addresses are distributed to organi za t ions that are in turn responsible for making sure all attached devi[...]

Configuring IP parameters TCP/IP configuration parameters (such as IP address, subnet mask, default gateway) can be configured on the printer in a varie ty of ways. These values can be configured manually (for example, through Telnet, the embedded Web server, the arp and ping commands, and HP management software), or they can be automa tically d ow[...]

Class A Network Address Network 15 xxx xxx xxx IP Address fields with Subnet Mask applied Network Subnet Host Host Example of a node’s IP Address on Subnet 1 15 1 25 7 Example of a node’s IP Address on Subnet 254 15 254 64 2 As illustrated in Table 8-7 Example: Subnet mask 255.255.0.0 applied to class A network , the Class A IP network address [...]

Server-based TCP/IP configuration In its factory-default state, the printer will first try BOOTP. If this fails it will then try DHCP. If this fails, it will then obtain an IP address via AutoIP. In addition, a default IP address will not be assigned if a network cable is not attached to the printer. Default IP address configuration (AutoIP) A defa[...]

Troubleshooting Verifying that the printer is on and online Check the following items to make sure the printer is ready to print. 1. Is the printer plugged in and turned on? Make sure that the printer is plugged in and turned on. If the problem persists, you might have a defective power cable, power source, or printer. 2. Is the printer Ready light[...]

If you are able to ping the printer, verify that the IP address configuration for the printer is correct on the computer. If it is correct, delete and then add the printer again. If the ping command failed, verify that the network hubs are on, and then verify that the network settings, the printer, and the computer are all configured for the same n[...]

9 How do I? Use this section to perform basic tasks with the HP Color LaserJet 2605 series printers. ● Print: How do I? ● Network: How do I? ● Add memory: How do I? ● Other: How do I? ENW W 93[...]

Print: How do I? Use this section to answer printing questions. Set the printer for high-quality output You can print on special media such as transparencies, labels, heavy paper, glossy paper, photo paper, and card stock, by using the optimizing feature in the printer driver. 1. Load the media input tray. Make sure that the top of the media is for[...]

● HP Premium Cover 200 g/m 2 ● HP Premium Plus Photo 220 g/m 2 7. Print the document. Remove the media from the printer as it prints to prevent it from sticking together, and place the printed pages on a flat surface. The media type can also be selected and configured in HP ToolboxFX. To configure these media types from HP ToolboxFX, click Devi[...]

2. Use the following procedure to configure the printer to Print on both sides (manually). In the printer driver, select the Finishing tab, select the Print on both sides (manually) option, and then send the job to print. 3. After the job is finished printing, remove any blank paper as prompted by the control panel. Lift the printed stack from the [...]

Select paper type for special media Use the guidelines in following table when printing on special media. If printing on a special type of media, printing speeds might be autom atically reduced to improve the output quality for that specific media. See Print-media specifications for media that is recommended for this printer. For instruction on loa[...]

● Print Density ● Paper type settings ● Print Modes ● System Setup ● Service 4. Click Ap p l y to save the changes that you make on these pages. NOTE If you have similar settings in the printer driver, those settings take pr iorit y over the settings that are established in HP ToolboxFX. Print color documents from my computer in black and[...]

RGB Color The RGB Color option determines how colors are rendered. ● Select Default (sRGB) for most printing needs. This setting instructs the printer to interpret RGB color as sRGB, which is the accepted standard of Microsoft and the World Wide W e b Orga nization. ● Select AdobeRGB for documents that use the AdobeRGB color space rather than s[...]

Network: How do I? Use this section to answer network questions. Set up the printer and use it on the network Hewlett-Packard recommends that you use the HP software installer on the CD-ROMs that came with the printer to set up printer drivers for the following network setups. Set my network password Use HP ToolboxFX to set a network password. 1. O[...]

7. Press ( Left arrow ) or ( Right arrow ) to enter the first three digits of the IP address. 8. Press ( Select ) to save those digits and move to the next three digits of the IP address. 9. Press ( Left arrow ) or ( Right arrow ) to enter the next three digits of the IP address. 10. Press ( Select ) to save those digits and move to the next three [...]

Add memory: How do I? Use this section to answer questions about adding memory. Installing memory and font DIMMs You can install more memory for the printer, and you can also install a font DIMM to print characters for languages such as Chinese, or for the Cyrillic alphabet. CAUTION Static elec tricity can damage DIMMs. When handling DIMMs, wear an[...]

4. Release the locks on each side of the DIMM slot. 5. Remove the DIMM from the antistatic package. 6. Holding the DIMM by the edges as shown in the illustration, align the notches on the DIMM with the DIMM slot. ENW W Add memory: How do I? 103[...]

7. Firmly press the DIMM straight into the slot. Firmly close the locks on each side of the DIMM until they snap into place. 8. Close the DIMM door. 9. Reconnect the power cable and turn the printer on. 10. Go to Checking DIMM insta llatio n . 104 Chapter 9 How do I? ENW W[...]

Other: How do I? Use this section to answer other questions about the printer. Changing print cartridges When a print cartridge approaches the end of useful life, the control panel disp lays a message recommending that you order a replacement. The printer can continue to print using the current print cartridge until the control panel dis play s a m[...]

3. Remove the new print cartridge from the bag. Place the used print cartridge in the bag for re cy clin g. 4. Grasp both sides of the print cartridge by the blue handles and distribute the toner by g ently rocking the print cartridge from side to side. CAUTION Do not touch the shutter or the surface of the roller. 5. Remove the shipping locks and [...]

6. Align the print cartridge with the tracks inside the printer, and using the handles, insert the print cartridge until it is firmly seated. 7. Firmly close the front door. After a short time, the control panel should dis play Ready . NOTE If a cartridge is in the wrong slot or is the wrong type for the printer, the control panel will dis play one[...]

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10 Managing the printer This printer comes with several software tools that help you monitor, troubleshoot problems with, and maintain the printer. Information about using these tools is in the following sections: ● Device pages and reports ● Menu map ● HP ToolboxFX ● Using the embedded We b server ENW W 109[...]

Device pages and reports Special pages reside within the memory of the printer. These pages help you to diagnose and solve problems with the printer. If the printer language was not correctly set during installation, you can set the language manually so that the pages print in one of the supported languages. Change the language by using the HP Tool[...]

1. Product Information . This section contains basic information about the printer, such as the product name and the serial number. 2. Memory . This section lists memory-related information, such as the total memory that is installed. 3. Paper Settings . This section lists information about the media type for each tray and about the type settings f[...]

To print the Supplies Status page from the control panel 1. Press ( Left arrow ) or ( Right arrow ) to select the Reports menu. 2. Press ( Select ). 3. Press ( Left arrow ) or ( Right arrow ) to select Supplies Status . 4. Press ( Select ) to print the Supplies Status page. NOTE Supplies information is also available through the HP ToolboxFX. 1. Pr[...]

Networking page The Networking report option prints a Network configuration report. You can print this page using the printer control panel. Use the following steps to print the Network configuration report. 1. Press ( Left arrow ) or ( Right arrow ) to select the Reports menu. 2. Press ( Select ). 3. Press ( Left arrow ) or ( Right arrow ) to sele[...]

Menu map The menu map lists the menu structure for each option availabl e on the printer control panel. Use the following steps to print a menu map. To print a menu map 1. Press ( Left arrow ) or ( Right arrow ) to select the Reports menu. 2. Press ( Select ). 3. Press ( Left arrow ) or ( Right arrow ) to select Menu structure . 4. Press ( Select )[...]

HP ToolboxFX HP ToolboxFX is a Web-based program that you can use to complete the following tasks: ● Check the printer status. ● Configure the printer settings. ● View trouble s hooti ng information. ● View online documentation. You can view HP ToolboxFX when the printer is dir ectly connected to your computer or when it is connected to the[...]

Status The HP ToolboxFX Status folder contains links to the following main pages: ● Device Status . View printer status information. This page indicates printer conditions such as a jam or an empty tray. After you correct a problem with the printer, click Refresh button to update the printer status. ● Supplies Status . View detailed supplies st[...]

Alerts The HP ToolboxFX Al e r t s folder contains links to the following main pages: ● Set up Status A l ert s . Set up the printer to send you pop-up alerts for certain events, such as low toner levels. ● Set up E-mail Alerts . Set up the printer to send you e-mail alert messages for certain events, such as low toner levels. Set up status ale[...]

Device settings The HP ToolboxFX Device Settings folder contains links to the following main pages: ● Device Information . View information about the printer, such as the printer description and a contact person. ● Paper handling . Change the printer paper-handling settings, such as default paper size and default paper type. ● Printing . Chan[...]

Paper handling Use the HP ToolboxFX paper- handling options to configure your default settings. These are the same options that are available on the System setup and Paper setup menus on the control-panel. For more information, see Control panel menus . Three options are available for handling print jobs when the product is out of media: ● Select[...]

PostScript Use the PostScript option when you are using the PostScript print pers onalit y . When the Print PostScript error option is turned on, the PostScript error page autom atical ly prints when PostScript errors occur. NOTE You must click A pply before your changes take effect. Print quality Use the HP ToolboxFX print- quality options to impr[...]

● Midtones . Midtone colors are about half way between white and solid densi ty . To make midtone colors darker, use a positive midtone setting, and to make midtone colors lighter use a negative highlight setting. This adjustment does not affect highlight or shadow colors. ● Shadows Shadow colors are colors near solid dens ity. To make shadow c[...]

System setup Use the HP ToolboxFX system settings options to configure miscellaneous print settings. These settings are not available from the printer control panel. NOTE You must click A pply before your changes take effect. Service During the printing process, paper, toner, and dust particles can accumulate inside the printer. Over time, this bui[...]

Using the embedded Web server When the printer is direc tly connected to a computer, use the HP ToolboxFX to view W e b pages for the printer status. When the printer is connected to the network, the embedded W e b server is autom atical ly availabl e. You may access the embedded W eb server from any supported browser. The embedded W e b server all[...]

NOTE Once you open the URL, you can bookmark it so that you can return to it quickly in the future. 1. The embedded Web server has three tabs that contain settings and information about the printer: the Information tab, the Settings tab, and the Networking tab. Click the tab that you want to view. 2. See the following sections for more information [...]

Networking tab This tab allows the network administrator to control network-related settings for the printer when it is connected to an IP-based network. ● IP Configuration . Use this page to set the IP configuration. ● Advanced . Use this page to enable network features such as SLP Config, DHCP, BootP, and AutoIP. ● mDNS . Use this page to s[...]

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11 Maintenance This chapter contains information about these maintenance topics: ● Managing supplies ● Cleaning the printer ● Cartridge out override ● Changing print cartridges ● Calibrating the printer ENW W 127[...]

Managing supplies For warran ty information about these supplies, see Print Cartridge Limited Warranty Statement . Supplies life The life of a print cartridge depends on the amount of toner that print jobs require. When printing text at approxim ately 5% coverage, a cyan, magenta, or y e llo w print cartridge for the HP Color LaserJet 2605 series p[...]

To check and order using HP Web Jetadmin In HP Web Jetadmin, select the printer. The device status page shows supplies information. To order, use the HP ToolboxFX. Or, see Accessories and ordering information . Storing supplies Follow these guidelines for storing print cartridges: ● Do not remove the print cartridge from its package until you are[...]

HP anti-counterfeit website Visit the HP anti-counterfeit website at http://www.hp.com / go/anticounterfeit if the supplies status gauges or HP ToolboxFX indicates that the print cartridge is not an HP print cartridge and you think that it is genuine. 130 Chapter 11 Maintenance E NWW[...]

Cleaning the printer During the printing process, paper, toner and dust particles can accumulate inside the printer. Over time, this buildup can cause print- quality problems such as toner specks or smearing. This printer has a cleaning mode that can correct and prevent these types of problems. To remove toner build-up During the printing process, [...]

2. Locate the blue cleaning tool that is situated to the left above the black print cartridge. 3. Move the cleaning tool back and forth across the cartridge five times. 4. Ensure that the cleaning tool is returned to the left when the cleaning is finished. 5. Close the front door. 6. Run a cleaning page. NOTE You will get toner on your hands when y[...]

To clean the paper path using HP ToolboxFX NOTE Use the following procedure to clean the paper path using the HP ToolboxFX. To clean the engine when the computer is running an operating system that does not support HP ToolboxFX, see the late-breaking Readme on the root of the CD-ROM, or visit http://www.hp.com / support/clj2605 . 1. Make sure that [...]

Cartridge out override What is it? The HP Color LaserJet 2605 series printers display an Order supplies message when a cartridge is running low and a Replace Supplies message when a cartridge has been depleted. To ensure optimal print quality, HP recommends replacing a cartridge when the Replace Supplies message is displayed. Replacing the cartridg[...]

Changing print cartridges When a print cartridge approaches the end of useful life, the control panel disp lays a message recommending that you order a replacement. The printer can continue to print using the current print cartridge until the control panel dis play s a message instructing you to replace the cartridge. The printer uses four colors a[...]

3. Remove the new print cartridge from the bag. Place the used print cartridge in the bag for re cy clin g. 4. Grasp both sides of the print cartridge by the blue handles and distribute the toner by g ently rocking the print cartridge from side to side. CAUTION Do not touch the shutter or the surface of the roller. 5. Remove the shipping locks and [...]

6. Align the print cartridge with the tracks inside the printer, and using the handles, insert the print cartridge until it is firmly seated. 7. Firmly close the front door. After a short time, the control panel should dis play Ready . NOTE If a cartridge is in the wrong slot or is the wrong type for the printer, the control panel will dis play one[...]

Calibrating the printer The printer autom atically calibrates at various times. You can adjust the calibration settings by using the HP ToolboxFX. Environmental differences or aging print cartridges might cause fluctuations in image densit y. The printer accounts for this with image sta bilization control. The printer automa tically calibrates at v[...]

12 Problem solving This troubleshoo ting information is organized to help you resolve printing problems. Choose the general topic or type of problem from the following list. ● Troubleshooting process ● Control panel messages ● Clearing jams ● Print problems ● Troubleshooting tools ENW W 139[...]

Troubleshooting process Use the troubleshoo ting checklist to solve issues with the printer. Troubleshooting checklist Follow the steps below when trying to solve a problem with the printer. Step number Verification step Possible problems Solutions 1 Is the power on? When the printer is connected to a grounded power source, the control panel shows [...]

Step number Verification step Possible problems Solutions correct installation procedure and the correct port setting. If the error persists, contact HP Customer Care. See HP Customer Care or the support flyer that came in the printer box. 5 Does the printer recognize and print from a memory card? Insert a memory card and print an index page. The p[...]

Control panel messages The majority of the control-panel messages are intended to guide the user through typical operation. The control-panel messages indicate the status of the current operation, and include a page count on the second line of the display, if appropriate. When the device is print data, control-panel messages indicate this status. I[...]

Control panel message Description Recommended action ouput bin alternates with Clear jam and then press Jam in print paper path alternates with Clear jam and then press A paper jam has occurred in the print paper path. Open the door and clear the jam Then press the ( Select ) button on the control panel. Jam in tra y 1 alternates with Clear jam and[...]

Control panel message Description Recommended action Load tr ay 1 [TYPE] [SIZE] Memory card is in backwards The memory card was inserted backwards into the card slot. Remove, turn, and reinsert the card. Memory is low Press The printer memory has been almost completely filled. Allow the printer to finish the job, or press the ( Select ) button to c[...]

Control panel message Description Recommended action Unauthorized cyan Unauthorized black required as a result of using non-HP supplies is not covered under HP warranty. To continue printing, press ( Select ). Unexpected size in tr ay 1 alternates with Load [SIZE] Press The paper that the job printed on does not match the size expected. Load specif[...]

Control panel message Description Recommended action If you have recently installed a memory DIMM in the printer, turn off the printer, remove the memory DIMM, reinstall the DIMM to verify that it is seated properly, and then turn on the printer. If a surge protector is being used, remove it. Plug the printer directly into the wall socket. Use the [...]

Control panel message Description Recommended action 55.1 Error 59.A0 Error 59.9 Error 54.1C Error turn on the power and wait for the printer to initialize. If a surge protector is being used, remove it. Plug the printer directly into the wall socket. Use the power switch to turn the printer on. If the error persists, contact HP Customer Care. See [...]

Clearing jams Occasional ly , paper or other print media can become jammed during a print job. Some causes include the following events: ● The input trays are loaded improperly or overfilled. ● Tray 2 or optional Tray 3 is opened during a print job. ● Too many sheets accumulated in the output area or sheets blocked the output area. ● The pr[...]

To clear jams from inside the printer CAUTION Jams in this area might result in loose toner on the page. If you get toner on your clothes or hands, wash them in cold water. (Hot water will set the toner into the fabric.) 1. Open the front door. CA UT IO N Do not place anything on the transfer belt, which is located on the inside of the front door. [...]

3. Close the front door. To clear jams from the duplex area (HP Color LaserJet 2605dn and 2605dtn models only) 1. Open the front door completely. CAUTIO N Do not place anything on the transfer belt, which is located on the inside of the front door. Otherwise, the printer may be damaged, adversel y affecting print quality. 2. Lift the ETB 150 Chapte[...]

3. Remove any jammed paper. 4. Close the ETB. 5. Close the front door. ENW W Clearing jams 151[...]

To clear jams from the top bin (HP Color LaserJet 2605) CAUTION Jams in these areas might result in loose toner on the page. If you get toner on your clothes or hands, wash them in cold water. (Hot water will set the toner into the fabric.) 1. Caref ully grasp the jammed paper by both corners and pull sl owly to remove the paper from the top bin. 2[...]

To clear jams from the top output area (HP Color LaserJet 2605dn and 2605dtn models only) 1. Grip the top cover. 2. Open the top cover. ENW W Clearing jams 153[...]

3. Remove any jammed paper. 4. Close the top cover. 154 Chapter 12 Problem solving E NWW[...]

To clear jams from Tray 2 or optional Tray 3 NOTE Before attempting to clear jams from Tray 2 or optional Tray 3, remove any jams inside the printer. 1. Pull Tray 2 or optional Tray 3 out of the printer. 2. Caref ully grasp the jammed paper by both corners and pull sl owly to remove the paper. 3. Slide the tray into the printer. 4. Open and close t[...]

Print problems Print quality problems Occasional ly , you might encounter problems with print qualit y . The information in the following sections helps you identify and resolve these issues. Identifying and correcting print defects Use the checklist and print- quality issues charts in this section to solve print-q uality problems. Print-quality ch[...]

Problem Cause Solution Print is light or faded. The media might not meet HP specifications. Use media that meets HP specifications. One or more print cartridges might be low. If you are using non-HP print cartridges, no m essages appear on the printer control panel or in the HP ToolboxFX. Replace any low print cartridges. See Changing print cartrid[...]

Problem Cause Solution The amount of background toner shading becomes unacceptable. The media might not meet HP specifications. Use a different paper with a lighter basis weight. Very dry (low humidity) conditions can increase the amount of background shading. Check the printer environment. One or more print cartridges might be low. If you are usin[...]

Problem Cause Solution A print cartridge may have a problem. To determine which cartridge has a problem, print the PQ diagnostics page from HP ToolboxFX. Marks repeatedly appear at even intervals on the unprinted side of the page. Aa a Internal parts might have toner on them. The problem typically corrects itself after a few more pages. The paper p[...]

Problem Cause Solution The printed page contains wrinkles or creases. The media might be loaded incorrectly. Verify that the media is loaded correctly and that the media guides are not too tight or too loose against the stack. See Loading trays . Turn over the stack of paper in the input tray, or try rotating the paper 180° in the input tray. The [...]

Solving issues with color documents This section describes issues that can occur when you print in color. Problem Cause Solution Only black is printing when the document should be printing in color. Color mode is not selected in your program or printer driver. Select color mode instead of grayscale mode. The correct printer driver might not be sele[...]

Problem Cause Solution The media might not meet HP specifications. Use a different paper, such as high- quality paper that is intended for color laser printers. A a BbCc A a BbCc A a BbCc A a BbCc A a BbCc The finish on the printed color page is inconsistent. The media might be too rough. Use a smooth paper or print media, such as a high-quality pa[...]

Solving print-media problems The following problems with paper cause print qua lity deviations, jamming, or even damage to the printer. Problem Cause Solution Poor print quality or toner adhesion The paper is too moist, too rough, too heavy or too smooth, or it is embossed or from a faulty paper lot. Verify that the appropriate media type was selec[...]

Problem Cause Solution The media tray might be overloaded. Remove some of the media from the tray. See Loading trays . The paper-length adjustment control in Tray 2 or optional Tray 3 is set at a length that is greater than the media size. Adjust the paper-length adjustment control to the correct length. The pickup roller might be dirty or damaged.[...]

Troubleshooting tools The section describes the tools that can help you solve problems with your printer. Device pages and reports This section describes the pages and reports that help you diagnose and solve problems with the printer. Demo page To verify that your printer is functioning p roperly, print a Demo page. For more information about the [...]

● Connectivity Problems . View Help topics that can help you solve networking problems. ● Troubleshooting Tools . Employ such troubleshoo ting tools as a cleaning page or a color troubleshoo ting page to maintain the printer. NOTE Other tabs on HP ToolboxFX might be helpful in tr oubleshooti ng printer problems. For information about the other [...]

13 Working with memory This section provides information about the following topics: ● Printer memory ● Installing memory and font DIMMs ● Checking DIMM insta llatio n ● Enabling memory ● Enabling the language-font DIMM for Windows ENW W 167[...]

Printer memory The HP Color LaserJet 2605dn and 2605dtn printer has one dual inline memory module (DIMM) slot for upgrading the printer capabilities with the following options: ● More printer memory. DIMMs are available in 32, 64, and 128 MB for a maximum of 192 MB. ● DIMM-based accessory fonts, macros, and patterns You might want to add more m[...]

Installing memory and font DIMMs You can install more memory for the printer, and you can also install a font DIMM to print characters for languages such as Chinese, or for the Cyrillic alphabet. CAUTION Static electr icity can damage DIMMs. When handling DIMMs, wear an antistatic wrist strap, or fr equently touch the surface of the DIMM antistatic[...]

4. Release the locks on each side of the DIMM slot. 5. Remove the DIMM from the antistatic package. 6. Holding the DIMM by the edges as shown in the illustration, align the notches on the DIMM with the DIMM slot. 170 Chapter 13 W orking with memory E NWW[...]

7. Firmly press the DIMM straight into the slot. Firmly close the locks on each side of the DIMM until they snap into place. 8. Close the DIMM door. 9. Reconnect the power cable and turn the printer on. 10. Go to Checking DIMM inst allat ion . E NWW Installing memory and font DIMMs 171[...]

Checking DIMM installation Check that the DIMMs are installed correctly and working. 1. Turn the printer on. Check that the Ready light is on after the printer has completed the startup sequence. If an error message appears, a DIMM might have been incorrectly installed. 2. Print a Configuration page by pressing ( Select ) and ( Cancel Job ) s im ul[...]

Enabling memory If the printer has a new memory DIMM installed, all Windows users of the printer must set the printer driver to recognize the new ly added memory. Macintosh computers automa tically recognize new memory. To enable memory for Windows 1. On the Start menu, point to Settings , and click Printers or Printers and Faxes . 2. Select this p[...]

Enabling the language-font DIMM for Windows If the printer has a new language-font DIMM installed, all Windows users of the printer must set the printer driver to recognize the newly installed font DIMM. Macintosh computers auto matically recognize new language font DIMMs. 1. On the Start menu, point to Settings , and click Printers . 2. Select thi[...]

A Accessories and ordering information The lists of accessories in this section was current at the time of printing. Ordering information and availab ility of the accessories might change during the life of the printer. For the most current ordering information, visit http://www.hp.c om . ● Supplies ● Memory ● Cable and interface accessories [...]

Supplies Product name Description Part number Black print cartridge Life of 2,500 pages at approximately 5% coverage. Q6000A Cyan print cartridge Life of 2,000 pages at approximately 5% coverage. Q6001A Yellow print cartridge Life of 2,000 pages at approximately 5% coverage. Q6002A Magenta print cartridge Life of 2,000 pages at approximately 5% cov[...]

Memory Product name Description Part number Memory upgrades (DIMMs) The standard 64 MB of memory in the printer can be expanded to up to 192 MB using the additional DIMM slot. 32 MB C7845A Memory upgrades (DIMMs) 64 MB Q1887A Memory upgrades (DIMMs) 128 MB C9121A Font DIMM (100-pin) You can install an 8 MB language font ROM in the DIMM slot. Visit [...]

Cable and interface accessories Product name Description Part number USB cable 2-meter standard USB-com patible device connector C6518A 178 Appendix A Accessories and ordering information E NWW[...]

Paper handling accessories Product name Description Part number Optional Tray 3 Optional 250-sheet universal input tray (included with the HP Color LaserJet 2605dtn). Only one optional 250-sheet tray can be installed. Q6459A ENW W Paper handling accessories 179[...]

Paper and other print media Product name Description Part number HP LaserJet paper Premium HP-brand paper for use with HP LaserJet printers. HPJ1124 (letter) HP LaserJet paper Premium HP-brand paper for use with HP LaserJet printers. CHP310 (A4) HP LaserJet paper Premium HP-brand paper for use with HP LaserJet printers. HPJ1424 (legal) HP Premium C[...]

Product name Description Part number HP Soft Gloss laser paper Satin finish coating on both sides. 105 g/m 2 (28 lb) Q2417A (A4) 500 sheets HP Color LaserJet transparencies Use color transparencies for full-color printing. C2934A (letter) 50 sheets HP Color LaserJet transparencies Use color transparencies for full-color printing. C2936A (A4) 50 she[...]

User-replaceable parts Product name Description Part number Separation pad and pick-up rollers Replace when the printer is picking up multiple sheets or no sheets. Trying different paper did not resolve the problem. Q5956-67902 Paper tray A 250-sheet paper tray cassette. Q5956-67901 Dust cover Protects the output of paper cassette from dust. Q5956-[...]

Supplementary Documentation A printed copy of this user guide is available in the following languages. Table A-1 User guides Language Part number English Q7821-90906 Arabic Q7821-90907 Catalan Q7821-90908 Chinese (Simplified) Q7821-90923 Chinese (Traditional) Q7821-90926 Czech Q7821-90909 Danish Q7821-90910 Dutch Q7821-90911 Finnish Q7821-90912 Fre[...]

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B Service and support ENW W 185[...]

Hewlett-Packard limited warranty statement HP PRODUCT DURATION OF LIMITED WARRANTY HP Color LaserJet 2605 series 1 year, Limited Warranty HP warrants to you, the end-user customer, that HP hardware and accessories will be free from defects in materials and workmanship after the date of purchase, for the period specified above. If HP receives notice[...]

Print Cartridge Limited Warranty Statement This HP product is warranted to be free from defects in materials and workmanship. This warranty does not appl y to products that (a) have been refilled, refurbished, remanufactured or tampered with in any wa y, (b) experience problems resulting from misuse, improper storage, or operation outside of the pu[...]

HP Customer Care Online services for 24-hour access to information by using a modem or Internet connection World Wide Web: Updated HP printer software, product and support information, and printer drivers in several languages can be obtained from htt p://www.hp.com / support/clj2605 . (The site is in English.) Online troubleshooting tools HP Instan[...]

To locate HP-Autho rized Dealers in the United States or Canada, call 1-800-243-9816 (United States) or 1-800-387-3867 (Canada). Or, go to http: //www.hp.com/ go/ cpos upport guide . For service for your HP product in other countries/regions, call the HP Customer Support telephone number for your count ry / region. See the flyer that came in the bo[...]

A v ailability of support and service Around the world, HP provides a variet y of service and support options for purchase. Ava ilabilit y of these programs will vary depending upon your location. HP Care Pack™ Services and Service Agreements HP has various service and support options that meet a wide range of needs. These options are not part of[...]

Repacking the printer If your printer needs to be moved or shipped to another location, perform the following procedure to repack the printer. CAUTION Shipping damage as a result of inadequate packing is the customer's res ponsibility. To ensure proper protection during shipment, the printer must be repackaged prop erly using the original cush[...]

Service information form WHO IS RETURNING THE EQUIPMENT? Date: Person to contact: Phone: Alternate contact: Phone: Return shipping address: Special shipping instructions: WHAT ARE YOU SENDING? Model name: Model number: Serial number: Please attach any relevant printouts. Do NOT ship accessories (manuals, cleaning supplies, and so on) that are not r[...]

C Specifications This section contains information about printer specifications. ● Printer specifications ENW W 193[...]

Printer specifications Table C-1 Physical specificatio ns Product Height Depth Width Weight HP Color LaserJet 2605 printer with consumables 370 m m (14.69 inches) 412 mm (16.24 inches) 407 mm (16.02 inches) 18.55 kg (40.91 lbs) HP Color LaserJet 2605dn printer with consumables 395 m m (15.54 inches) 412 mm (16.24 inches) 407 mm (16.02 inches) 19.87[...]

Table C-4 Environmental sp ecif ications Recommended 1 Operating 1 Storage 1 (printer and print cartridge) Temperature 20° to 27°C (68° to 81°F) 15° to 32.5°C (59° to 90.5°F) -20° to 40°C (-4° to 104°F) Relative humidity 20% to 70% 10% to 80% 95% or less 1 Values are subject to change. See http://www.hp.com/support/clj2605 for current i[...]

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D Regulatory information This section contains the following information: ● Introduction ● FCC regulations ● Environmental Product Stewardship program ● Declaration of conformity ● Country/region- spec ific safety statements ENW W 197[...]

Introduction This section contains the following regulator y information: ● FCC regulations ● Environmental Product Stewardship program ● Service and support ● Declaration of conformity ● Laser safety statement ● Canadian DOC statement ● Korean EMI statement ● VCCI statement (Japan) ● Finnish laser statement 198 Appendix D Regulat[...]

FCC regulations This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency ener gy. If this[...]

Environmental Product Stewardship program Protecting the environment Hewlett-Packard Company is committed to providing qualit y products in an environm ent ally sound manner. This product has been designed with several attributes to minimize impacts on our environment. Ozone production This product generates no appreciable ozone gas (O 3 ). Power c[...]

information and instructions are included in ever y new HP LaserJet print cartridge and supplies package. HP Printing Supplies Returns and Recycling Program Information Since 1992, HP has offered HP LaserJet supplies return and rec y c ling free of charge. In 2004, HP Planet Partners for LaserJet Supplies was available in 85% of the world market wh[...]

help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment. For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. Material safety [...]

Declaration of conformity Declaration of Conformity according to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014 Manufacturer's Name: Hewlett-Packard Company Manufacturer's Address: 11311 Chinden Boulevard, Boise, Idaho 83714-1021, USA declares, that the product Product Name: HP Color LaserJet 2605 Series Regulatory Model Number 3) : BOISB-0409–02 Includ[...]

Country/region-specific safety statements Laser safety statement The Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has implemented regulations for laser products manufactured since August 1, 1976. Compliance is mandatory for products marketed in the United States. The printer is certified as a "Clas[...]

Finnish laser statement LASERTURV A L LISUU S LUOKAN 1 LA SER LAITE KLA SS 1 LA SER A PPARAT HP Color LaserJet 2605, 2605dn, 2605dtn -laserkirjoitin on käyttäjän kannalta turvallinen luokan 1 laserlaite. Normaalissa käytössä kirjoittimen suojakotelointi estää lasersäteen pääs yn laitteen ulkopuolelle. Laitteen turvallisuusluokka on mää[...]

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Index Symbol s/Numeri cs 4-Color option 66, 99 A accessories part numbers 176 Adaptive Halftoning o p t i o n s 65, 98 adding memory 168 adding paper 46 address, printer Macintosh, troubleshoo ting 36 adhesive labels specifications 14, 16 agreements, maintenance 190, 202 alerts, setting up 116 applications, settings 9 Attention light 43 automatic d[...]

using different paper for 55 creases, troubl eshooting 160 crooked pages 159, 163 curled media 159 custom paper sizes 16, 54 customer support maintenance agreements 190, 202 repacking printer 191 service information form 192 Cyan cartridge life expectancy 128 part number 176 status gauge 43 D declaration of conformity 203 default settings changing [...]

instal lation 23 humidity specifications paper, storing 12 printer environment 195 I image quality HP ImageREt 2400 62 HP ToolboxFX settings 120 print, trouble shooting 156 ImageREt 2400 62 index printing 69 index, photo 75 indicator lights, printer control panel error messages 142 information pages Configuration 81 Network configuration 81 informa[...]

changing job settings 73 memory cards insertion 69 memory cards, photo inserting 70 mercury specifications 201 messages control panel 142 messages, error 142 messaging and management, network 84 monitors, color matching 67 multiple pages per sheet 30, 55 multipurpose paper, HP 180 N N-up printing 55 n-up printing 30 network AutoIP configuration 89,[...]

PostScript driver, HP ToolboxFX settings 120 power requirements 194 preprinted paper printing on 15 presets 29 print cartridge replacing 105 , 135 print cartridges HP fraud hotline 130 life expectancy 128 part numbers 176 recycli ng 200 replacing 129 status gauge 42 status page, printing 111 status, viewing with HP ToolboxFX 116 storage specificati[...]

custom-sized 16, 54 envelopes 12, 52 HP LaserJet glossy paper 15 labels 14 letterhead 15 specifications 16 transparencies 15 specifications envelopes 12 environmental 195 labels 14 Material Safety Data S h e e t 202 paper 11 printer 194 printer features 5 transparencies 15 trays, media supported 16 specks, troubleshoo ting 157 speed specifications [...]

selecting trays by 53 U unins talli ng Macintosh software 27 uninstal ling software using Windows OS 24 Windows 24 USB port troubles hooting 164 troubleshoo ting Macintosh 37 type included 5 User Datagram Protocol (UDP) over view 86 user guide part numbers 183 user replaceable parts 182 user-replaceable parts 175 V vertical lines, troubleshoo ting [...]

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