HP LaserJet 3050 All-in-One manual

HP LaserJet 3050 All-in-One Reviewer/Evaluator’s Guide[...]

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Contents i Contents Getting to know the All-in-One ................................................................................................. .1 Featur es ....................................................................................................................... ................... 2 New features .................................[...]

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Getting to know the All-in-One 1 Getting to know the All-in-One HP’s most compact, simple, an d affordable laser all-in-one Welcome to the Review er/Evaluator’s Guide for the ne w HP LaserJ et 3050 All-in-One (AiO). This guide wi ll introduce you to the product and help yo u to conduct a successful e valuation. The HP LaserJet 3050 AiO is a com[...]

2 Getting to know the All-in-One Features 1 30-sheet ADF scanner quickly processes documents 2 Easy-to-use control panel with 10-key number pad and 2-line by 16-character display provides effortless interaction with each of the All-in-One’s functions 3 100-sheet face-down output bin 4 10-sheet priority slot 5 Adjustable 250-sheet input tray 6 64 [...]

Getting to know the All-in-One 3 Space-saving simplicity • Enjoy easy office integration. The product features built-in support for all popular print languages, including HP PCL5e, HP PCL6, and H P postscript level 3 emulation, so you don’t have to worry about compatibility. • Depend on effortless interactions. The contr ol panel’s intuitiv[...]

4 Getting to know the All-in-One What ships with the All-in-One The HP LaserJet 3050 AiO ships with the following: • ADF input support • ADF output support • Output bin support • HP LaserJet Q2612A Black Print Cartridge with Ultraprecise Toner • 250-sheet input tray • Getting Started Guide • Support flyer • Software and documentatio[...]

Evaluating laser all-in-one products 5 Evaluating laser all-in-one products Based on extensive market research and customer f eedback, HP has identified user needs in six key categories. These categ ories should be closely examin ed as you consider purchasing a laser all-in-one product. In this section, we will examine each of these and how the HP [...]

6 Evaluating laser all-in-one products Ease of use Save space and simplify wit h one device to print, copy, fax, an d scan Designed for easy use, the HP LaserJ et 3050 AiO is simple to operate and maintain, a feature that is crucial for small businesses, which ofte n do not have IT support. It integrat es seamlessly into your business environment, [...]

Evaluating laser all-in-one products 7 Convenient interaction • HP productivity tools, such as HP ToolboxFX, allo w you to manage the All-in-One simply. For ex ample, the toolbox provides automatic e-mail al erts when an unexpected event occu rs (such as Close Door/Covers or Unexpected Paper Size). • The 30-sheet ADF enables effi cient, unat te[...]

8 Evaluating laser all-in-one products Evaluation Setting up the all-in-one product Unbox and set up the product, using the product docu mentation and electronic device setup assistant. Consider the following: • Is the user documentation and insta llation and setup software helpful? • How does the overall product design contribute to ease of se[...]

Evaluating laser all-in-one products 9 Versatility Consolidate functions with this all-in-o ne device that fits on your desktop Flexible paper handling • The product includes a 25 0-sheet adjustable inpu t tray, a 100-sheet face-down output bin, and a 10-sheet priority input slot, so you won’t need to worry about removing your regular printing [...]

10 Evaluating laser all-in-one products Simple compatibility The HP LaserJet 3050 AiO is designed to fit seamless ly into your existing office environment and is compatible with a range of operatin g systems. You can depend on effortles s printing, every time, with support for HP PCL6, HP PCL5e, and HP postscript le vel 3 emulation with automatic l[...]

Evaluating laser all-in-one products 11 Reliability Produce quality business documents with this reliable laser all-in-one The HP LaserJet 3050 AiO sets the standard for indust ry reliability, providing a worry-free all-in-one solution. And if you ever do need service and support, HP’s Customer Care is one of the best. By ensuring a maximum uptim[...]

12 Evaluating laser all-in-one products Evaluation At HP, we typically test multiple products in various environmental conditions to evaluate engine reliability. We run the products to engine life and test and im prove the jam rate, misfeed rate, and supplies’ life. This kind of extensive, long-term test ing is beyond the limits of most co mpanie[...]

Evaluating laser all-in-one products 13 Performance Depend on fast performance and get more done in less time Performance is more than maximu m engine speed, measured in pages per minute (ppm). Rather, performance should be gauged by the speed at which th e device can turn electronic files into printed pages or convert printed material into electr [...]

14 Evaluating laser all-in-one products Evaluation Creating samples First, develop a group of sample documents that represent what the end-user typically prints. This is the best method for determining if a product is suited to your environment. Note It is important to test files like those that a typi cal user will print. Most print samples includ[...]

Evaluating laser all-in-one products 15 What to measure Using the samples that you created, perform the following tests to ga uge device performance. First-page-out The time from when the print command is iss ued to a device that is in PowerSave mode until the completion of the first page. This test meas ures the effect of Instant-on Techno logy an[...]

16 Evaluating laser all-in-one products Output quality Enjoy high-quality output for your office There are many different factors to consi der when ev aluating the overall quality of a product’s output. Output quality is more than the number of dots per inch (dpi) that th e device places on a page; a higher dpi rating does not necessarily mean be[...]

Evaluating laser all-in-one products 17 Ensured print quality with HP testing Prior to its introduction, a new HP LaserJ et All-in-One undergoes rigorous HP testing to ensure t hat it provides consistent high-quality ou tput. Tests are performed with a larg e sample of products through each step of the design process, to be certain that the A ll-in[...]

18 Evaluating laser all-in-one products Evaluating output quality When you evaluate output quality, avoid magnific ation, which can draw attention to insignificant differences. However, careful inspect i on is still necessary, and when doing this, look for the following characteristics: Text quality— • Text should be dark, not faded, and solid [...]

Evaluating laser all-in-one products 19 Evaluating scan quality Scan the type of material typical for your office. • Does the quality of the scanned image meet your expe ctations? • Are there options for scanning spec ific document and image types? • How easy is it to adjust image quality and sele ct output options from the control panel? •[...]

20 Evaluating laser all-in-one products Total cost of ownership HP LaserJet quality and depe ndability in an affordable des ign For many businesses, the total cost of owne rship (T CO) is a critical part of the pu rchase decision. TCO takes into account everything from the initial investm e nt, to support and maintenance costs, to the costs of supp[...]

Evaluating laser all-in-one products 21 Evaluation Total cost of ownership is more than just purchase price and cost per page. To calcu late the true total cost of ownership, consider the following factors: • Initial purchase price, including enough memory to process complex documents. Note To ensure accurate comparisons between products, be su r[...]

22 Appendix A—Productivity tools A—Productivity tools Productivity tools provide convenient access to product information, settings, and support, and include the following: • HP ToolboxFX • HP Embedded Web Server for Macintosh • HP Web Jetadmin • HP Instant Support Professional Edition • HP Universal Print Driver Series for Win dows H[...]

Appendix A—Productivity tools 23 HP ToolboxFX sections HP ToolboxFX contains the following sections: • Status • Fax • Help • System settings • Print settings Status The Status tab contains links to th e following main pages: Device Status View device status information. This page indicates device conditions such a s a jam or an empty tr[...]

24 Appendix A—Productivity tools Fax Use the Fax tab to perform fax tasks from your computer. The Fax tab contains links to the following main pages: Fax Tasks Perform such tasks as sending a fax or clearing the fax memory, or set the fax receive mode. Fax Phone Book Add, edit, or delete entries in the fax phone book. Fax Send Log View all of the[...]

Appendix A—Productivity tools 25 HP Embedded Web Server for Macintosh For Macintosh operating systems, the de vice features an embedded Web server, which allows access to information about device activities . A Web server provides an enviro nment in which Web programs may run, much in the same way that an operating system , such as Macintosh, pro[...]

26 Appendix A—Productivity tools HP Web Jetadmin Available for the HP LaserJet 3050 AiO via an HP Jetd irect externa l print server, HP Web Jetadmin is a simple, Web-based peripheral manage ment utility for remotely installing, config uring, and managing a wide variety of HP and non-HP netw ork peripherals. With advanced secu rity features, you c[...]

Appendix A—Productivity tools 27 HP Instant Support Professional Edition HP Instant Support Professional Edition (ISPE) is a su ite of Web-based troublesho oting tools that analyzes your HP product data as well as yo ur Microsoft Windows operating syst em to provide automa ted solutions online. Working with information collected by the HP Embedde[...]

28 Appendix B—Technical specifications B—Technical specifications Print and copy speed 1 Up to 19 ppm letter (up to 18 ppm A4) First page out Printing: less than 8 second s letter/A4 Copying: less than 14.5 seconds letter (less than 14.7 seconds A4 ) Fax speed 3 seconds per page 2 Processor 264 MHz Memory 64 MB RAM Duty cycle Up to 7,000 pages [...]

Appendix B—Technical specifications 29 Network operating systems 3 Via optional HP Jetdirect external USB print servers (print only solution; HP Embedded Web Server, fa x, and scan solutions not supported): Windows NT 4.0 , 98, Me, 2000, XP, XP 64-bit, Server 2003; Novell NetWare NDPS services via TCP/IP only on 3.2, 4. 2, 5.x, 6.x; HP Gateway (T[...]

30 Appendix C—Ordering information C—Ordering information Use accessories and supplies specifica lly designed for the product to ensure optimal performance. To order the products, accessories, and supplies li sted here, go to the HP Web site at www.hp.com/ghp/buyonline.html. If you don’t have access to the Internet, contact your qualified HP [...]

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Endnotes 1 Exact speed varies depending on the syst em confi guration, software application, driver, and document complexity. 2 Based on standard ITU-T test image #1 at standard resolution. More complicated pages or higher resolution will take longer and use more memory. 3 Not all protocol and operating system combinations are supported. For more i[...]