HP Pro 8500, 8500 DN, 8500 N manual Contents

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Contents

Where Is the User’s Guide?

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Additional Reference Materials

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Step 1: Preparing a Location for the Printer

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Step 2: Unpacking the Printer

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Step 3: Installing the Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Step 4: Connecting the Printer to the Network

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Step 5: Changing the Printer Control Panel Overlay and Language

 

(Optional)

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Selecting the Display Language

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Step 6: Installing the Consumables

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Step 7: Loading the Input Trays

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Step 8: Configuring Input Trays

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Selecting the Mode for Tray 1

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Configuring Media Type and Size

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Step 9: Printing a Configuration Page

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Communicating with an optional HP JetDirect internal print

 

server

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Step 10: Understanding the Software

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Structure of CD-ROM1

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Installing the Software

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Accessing the Online User’s Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Additional Information

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Step 11: Windows Network Installation

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Configuring the Printer on the Network

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Distributing the Printer Software to Network Clients

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Installing the Printer Software for Network Clients

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Connecting Network Clients to the Printer

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Step 12: IBM LAN Network Installation

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Installing the Printer Software for IBM LAN Server 4.x

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Configuring the Printer on the Network

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Distributing the Printer Software to Network Clients

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Installing the Printer Software for Network Clients

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Connecting Network Clients to the Printer

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Step 13: Macintosh Network Installation

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Installing the Macintosh Printer Software

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Connecting Network Clients to the Printer

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Configuring the Printer on the Network

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Distributing the Printer Software to Network Clients

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Installing the Macintosh Printer Software for Network Clients . .

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Troubleshooting Checklist

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Contents 8500, 8500 N, 8500 DN Printer Page Getting Started Guide Copyright Information Contents Additional Reference Materials Where Is the User’s Guide?Preparing a Location for Printer Unpacking the Printer To unpack the printer Page T e U t i o n To connect the power cord to a printer with a stand Installing the CablesT e Page R N I N G To connect to a 10Base-T or 100Base-TX network Connecting the Printer to NetworkTo connect to a LocalTalk network To connect to a 10Base2 networkTo connect a parallel cable To replace the overlay To select the printer control panel language Selecting the Display LanguageInstalling the Consumables To install the imaging drum Swing the upper blue lever back to the left To install the black toner cartridgeTo install the color toner cartridges Installing the Consumables Close the clear door Loading the Input Trays Loading media into trays 2 T e T e Loading media in the optional tray T e To configure the mode for tray Configuring Input TraysSelecting the Mode for Tray To configure media type and size Configuring Media Type and SizePage To verify communication with a parallel cable HP JetDirect 10/100TX print server Structure of CD-ROM1 Installing the SoftwareUnderstanding the Software To install the online user’s guide to your hard disk Accessing the Online User’s GuideAdditional Information To access the online user’s guide from the hard diskTo access the online user’s guide from the CD-ROM Installation Type Components Installed Windows Network InstallationCreating Disk Images with Disk Copy Configuring the Printer on the NetworkDistributing the Printer Software to Network Clients Installing the Printer Software for Network Clients Windows Network Installation Click Settings Click Printers Installing the Printer Software for IBM LAN Server IBM LAN Network InstallationNetwork adapter for example, DLC or TCP/IP Select Other OS/2 printer driver Connecting Network Clients to the PrinterInstalling the Macintosh Printer Software Macintosh Network InstallationTo install printer software for system 7.5 or later To install printer software for system 7.0 orTo connect to the printer automatically To configure the printer driver manuallyMacintosh Network Installation Problem or Error Message Solution Troubleshooting ChecklistTroubleshooting Checklist Page C3983-90901