HP 2500C/CM manual IO Menu Values Explanation, Resets Menu Explanation

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IO Menu

Item

Values

 

Explanation

 

 

 

 

IN JOB TIMEOUT=

5 to 300

 

Select the amount of time (in seconds) that

15

 

 

the printer will wait within a print job before

 

 

 

ending it. When the data from a print job

 

 

 

fails to be sent to the printer completely,

 

 

 

the printer will wait for the specified number

 

 

 

of seconds. After that, it will abort the job

 

 

 

and carry on to process the next print job.

 

 

 

Press [Value] once to change the setting by

 

 

 

increments of 1 or hold down [Value] to scroll.

 

 

 

 

OUT JOB TIMEOUT=

0 to 300

 

Select the amount of time (in seconds) that

15

 

 

the printer will wait for the next print job

 

 

 

before switching to another port. This is

 

 

 

useful especially when your printer is

 

 

 

connected to 2 different ports such as the

 

 

 

parallel port and the network port.

 

 

 

Press [Value] once to change the setting by

 

 

 

increments of 1 or hold down [Value] to scroll.

 

 

 

 

I/O CHANNEL

0 to 300

 

Select the amount of time (in seconds) that

TIMEOUT=120

 

 

the printer will receive data from a port

 

 

 

before switching to the next port. When

 

 

 

the printer is connected to different ports

 

 

 

with data being sent to it simultaneously

 

 

 

from these ports, the printer will be able to

 

 

 

toggle between ports so that jobs sent

 

 

 

through all ports will be given similar priority.

 

 

 

Press [Value] once to change the setting by

 

 

 

increments of 1 or hold down [Value] to scroll.

 

 

 

 

Resets Menu

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item

Explanation

 

 

 

RESET TO FACTORY

This item performs a simple reset and restores most of the factory

SETTINGS

(default) settings. This item also clears the input buffer for the active I/O.

 

 

RESET ACTIVE I/O

This item performs a simple reset and clears the input and output

CHANNEL

buffers (for the active I/Os only).

 

 

RESET ALL I/O

This item performs a simple reset and clears the input and output

CHANNELS

buffers for all I/Os.

 

 

 

RESET MIO TO

This item resets the MIO print server and restores most of the

FACTORY SETTINGS

factory (default) settings.

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents USER’S Guide Acknowledgments Edition 1 FebruaryContents Troubleshooting Series Toolbox in Windows 95, 98 and NTPlease ensure that you have the following computer setup Printer Features and BenefitsSystem Requirements RecommendedPrinter Parts and Locations Control Panel LayoutControl Panel Keys LEDsOr requires attention Setup Poster Sturdy, level surface for placementBased cleaning solutions Adequate power supplyEnsure that the computer is turned off HP JetDirect internal print serverGerman Finnish French Dutch Danish Portuguese Polish Italian Czech SpanishInstall Ink Cartridges Make sure the printer is turned on Remove the protective tape from each printheadPush the printheads down firmly Load Paper in Tray Page 330 x 483 mm Align Printheads Install the Printer Software Customizing the Printer SoftwareInstalling the PostScript Printer Software into a PC To do thisBasic Printing Tasks Loading the TraysLoading Media in Tray Press the button to printLoading Media in the Rear Manual Feed Press to start printingMonitoring and Replacing Ink Cartridges Replacing Printheads Using the HP 2500C Series Printer Software PCL Printer Software ComponentsChanging Print Settings Select Your Printer Using the Printer on a NetworkPrinting with Special Features and Options Click Close and exit the Control PanelSelect a Special Feature HP ZoomSmart Scaling TechnologyWatermark Mirror ImageClean Printheads Maintaining the PrinterAlign Printheads When you have finished entering the values press Select Calibrate ColorPostScript Printing Memory Requirements Page PS FW VER Installing Additional Memory Page Control Panel Menus OverviewPaper Handling Menu Values Explanation PlainHP Photo Diagnostics Menu Explanation Information Menu ExplanationSelf Test Menu Explanation Print Quality Menu Values ExplanationPrinting Menu Values Explanation Resets Menu Explanation IO Menu Values ExplanationConfiguration Menu Values Explanation MIO MenuValues Explanation Understanding Printer Messages Explanation Solution OUT Right BackPanel OUT Tray 2 PaperWrong Media TYPE, ActionUnexpected Paper SizeGeneral Troubleshooting Tips LCD Error Type Example FunctionReinsert XxxxNon-Recoverable Error Model Printer serial number Error code numberTroubleshooting Feature in Toolbox Printer does not Print Check the power Check printer setupPrint a Diagnostic Check network setupBad or Poor Print Quality Check print quality setting Check paper type settingText or Graphics are Cut Off Check margin settings Tray 3 pulled out during printingGarbage Printed Check cable connection Check document fileClearing Paper Jams Printhead Diagnostics Tips for Avoiding Paper JamsMake sure nothing is blocking the paper paths Page Understanding the Diagnostic Test Customer Support For customers in Asia-Pacific Australia ChinaHong Kong 2506 India Indonesia 21-352 KoreaUnited Kingdom For Asia-Pacific AustraliaHong Kong 800 96 India Indonesia 21 350 KoreaNumber Description HP Premium Photo Paper C6043AHP Premium Transparency Film Black Resolution Color ResolutionPrint Method Black Text Letter / A4 11 x 17 / A3Management HP2500CMPaper Handling Media Weight FeaturesMaximum Print AreaPower Supply DimensionsWeight WarrantyPaper Size Or 100 x 148mm to 137 117 330 x 483mm 97mm 12.7mmExtent of Limited Warranty Printer for the particular failure or damageLimitations of Warranty Limitations of LiabilityLocal Law Conforms to the following Product Specifications SafetyDeclaration of Conformity Manufacturers NamePower Cord Statement Safety InformationInstall the product securely on a stable surface LEDs Classification Energy ConsumptionPage Copyright 1999 Hewlett-Packard Company

2500C/CM specifications

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