HP 3050 manual Simple compatibility

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Simple compatibility

The HP LaserJet 3050 AiO is designed to fit seamlessly into your existing office environment and is compatible with a range of operating systems. You can depend on effortless printing, every time, with support for HP PCL6, HP PCL5e, and HP postscript level 3 emulation with automatic language switching. For more information, see Appendix B, “Technical specifications,” on page 28.

Evaluation

Evaluating paper handling

Produce the type of material typical for your day-to-day business, such as a report, high-quality brochure, or other professional document. While you perform your evaluation, consider the following:

•Does the range of supported paper and paper sizes meet your needs? Does the product support special paper, such as envelopes and transparencies?

•What are the product’s input and output capacities? Is it easy to change paper sizes and types?

Evaluating copying

Copy the type of material you typically copy. While you perform your evaluation, consider the following:

•Can you make a quick copy by simply pressing a single button on the control panel?

•How easy is it to adjust image quality and select output options from the control panel?

•How quickly does the page copy?

Evaluating faxing

If faxing is available, fax some test documents. If the product has fax speed-dial capabilities, program some fax numbers. While you perform your evaluation, consider the following:

•Is the fax function easy to use? Does it provide advanced faxing capabilities like delayed fax send, fax forwarding, fax receive and send from your computer?

•Are there speed-dial, group dial, or frequently-used-number options?

•Do you encounter any problems sending or receiving faxes?

Evaluating scanning

Scan several documents, images, and photos. While you perform your evaluation, consider the following:

•How easy is it to configure scanning options using the control panel or scanning software?

•Is the scanning software easy to use? Can you easily scan to destinations of your choice?

Evaluating compatibility

•Does the product support automatic print language switching?

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Evaluating laser all-in-one products

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Contents HP LaserJet 3050 All-in-One Reviewer/Evaluator’s Guide Page Contents Contents Getting to know the All-in-One HP’s most compact, simple, and affordable laser all-in-oneFeatures All-in-One versatility New featuresSpace-saving simplicity Laser quality and reliabilityWhat ships with the All-in-One Device softwareEvaluating laser all-in-one products Evaluation guidelinesEasy-to-use, intuitive control panel Ease of useFits into your business environment Productivity tools and services Convenient interactionInteracting with the control panel Setting up the all-in-one productTesting product software Flexible paper handling Full-featured scanningVersatility Easy copyingSimple compatibility HP support ReliabilityReliability matters Evaluation Performance Increase office efficiencyCreating samples What to measure Running the testsHP Print Cartridges with Ultraprecise toner Output qualityHigh-quality printing Professional copying, scanning, and faxingViewing samples Ensured print quality with HP testingPrinting samples Evaluating output quality Evaluating copy qualityEvaluating scan quality Evaluating document durability and usabilityHP dependability Total cost of ownershipSimplify, save time, and reduce costs Evaluation HP ToolboxFX Accessing HP ToolboxFXProductivity tools Supported operating systemsHP ToolboxFX sections StatusFax System settingsPrint settings HelpAccessing the HP Embedded Web Server HP Embedded Web Server for MacintoshProactive management HP Web JetadminRemote management Advanced securityHP expert help online HP Instant Support Professional EditionHP Universal Print Driver Series for Windows Knowledge at your fingertipsTechnical specifications MB RAMAppendix B-Technical specifications Ordering information HP dealer, or call HP at 800 613-2222 U.SPage Endnotes
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