How to Print Test Pages, Printing Test Pages from Software | HP 6MP

How to Print Test Pages

Printing Test Pages from the Printer

The PCL test pages will be printed for the HP LaserJet 6P printer. The PostScript test pages will be printed for the HP LaserJet 6MP printer (and the HP LaserJet 6P printer, if the optional PostScript SIMM has been installed).

∙PCL self test/PostScript configuration page

Briefly press [Go] and [Job[Cancel] at the same time when the printer is in ready state (Ready [front] light on).

∙PCL demo page/PostScript demo page

Press [Go] while the printer is in ready state (Ready [front] light on).

∙Font lists can only be printed from software. See the following section.

Printing Test Pages from Software

All of the test pages that are available for the printer can be accessed from software. The instructions vary depending on the computer or operating system that is being used on your computer.

∙For Windows 95:

1Right click on the toolbox icon

2Select Properties to open the HP LaserJet Utility.

3Click the Test Pages tab.

4Click the desired test page.

∙For Windows 3.1 or Windows 3.11 for Workgroups:

1Open the LaserJet Printers group.

2Double click the HP LaserJet Utility icon.

3Click the Test Pages tab.

4Click the desired test page.

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HP 6P/6MP Page Take a look at all HP Support has to offer User’s Manual Warranty Table of Contents Printing Tasks Problem Solving Connect Printer to a LocalTalk Network Printer Setup Installation Checklist Review Printer Parts and Locations Printer Setup Prepare a Location for the Printer Remove the Internal Packaging Install the Toner Cartridge Load Paper into Tray Tray 2 hints Attach Printer Cables Small Parallel Port C on preceding Choosing a Printer ConnectionLarge Parallel Port B on preceding LocalTalk Port a on preceding Attaching a Parallel Printer Cable Attaching a Macintosh Printer Cable Attach the Power Cord Windows Printing System Install Printer SoftwareDOS Remote Control Panel Macintosh Printing Software Click Add Printer Click Install Unlisted Installing the Windows Printing SoftwarePrinter setup is complete For Windows 3.1 and Windows 3.11 for Workgroups For Windows Click Have Disk For Windows 3.1 and Windows 3.11 for Workgroups Installing the DOS Printing Software To install the DOS Remote Control Panel Installing the Macintosh Printing Software Completing Macintosh Installation in a GX Environment Click the HP LaserJet 6MP GX icon Printer Setup Printer Basics Getting to Know the Printer Formatter Memory through the aid of Memory Enhancement technology MEt JobCancel button Top and Front Status Panels Printer has two buttons JobCancel a and Go B Button Usage Light Patterns Top Status Panel Light Messages Front Status Panel Light Messages PostScript Test Pages Printer Test PagesPCL Test Pages Printing Test Pages from Software How to Print Test PagesPrinting Test Pages from the Printer Open the LaserJet Printers group Example of a Self Test Self test Count Example of a PostScript ConfigurationPrintable Area 5PostScript configuration Network and Switch Box Users Printer Software Windows Printing System Components Printer Drivers Windows 95 Users Windows 3.1 and Windows 3.11 for Workgroups Users ∙ Sound Deinstaller∙ Uninstaller ∙ Status Window ∙ Remote Control Panel DOS Remote Control PanelConfiguring the Parallel Ports For DOS versions 4.0 and later, add ∙ HP LaserJet 6MP QuickDraw GX Printer Driver Macintosh Printing Software Components∙ HP LaserJet Printer Driver and 6MP PPD File Accessories and Ordering Information On following Printer Printer Basics Printing Tasks Overview Preparing for Printing Purchasing Paper and Other Media Tray 2 paper cassette Media Sizes Media Input OptionsTray 1 multi-purpose Media Sizes Top Output Tray Media Output OptionsRear Output Tray Loading Media into Tray Tray 1 hint Changing Paper Size in Tray Continue here if not using Legal paper size Stopping a Print Job Job Cancel TipsPrinting Tasks Manual Feed with Pause Manual Feed Printing Pausing between PagesManual Feed Printing on Both Sides of Media Duplexing Tips for Duplex Printing Tray 1 Letterhead/3-Hole Punch Orientation Printing on Special MediaPrinting on Letterhead and Preprinted Forms Printing on Envelopes Printing on Labels Label Guidelines Printing on Transparencies Transparency Guidelines Printing on Custom-Sized Media Custom-Sized Media Guidelines Printing with the Infrared Port Wireless Printing Printing Instructions for the Infrared Port Printing Tasks Printer Tips and Maintenance Printer Tips and Maintenance Printing Multiple Pages on a Sheet N-up Printing Saving Money with the PrinterPrinting on Both Sides of Paper Duplexing Extending the Life of the Toner Cartridge Using EconoModeFinishing Print Jobs When Running Out of Toner Extending the Life of the Toner Cartridge Life Expectancy Toner Cartridge MaintenanceUsing Non-HP Toner Cartridges Storing Toner Cartridges U t i o n Do not touch the transfer roller Internal Cleaning Procedure Problem Solving Clearing Paper Jams Paper Jam Tray 2 Paper Feed Area Paper Jam Toner Cartridge Area Paper Jam Output Areas Paper Jam Removing Torn Pieces of Paper Image Defect Examples Solving Print Quality ProblemsPrint Quality Checklist Vertical Fade Problem Solving Troubleshooting Checklist Problem Solving Troubleshooting Error Messages Troubleshooting Data Error Messages Temporary Error three different light patterns are possible Print Speed Troubleshooting General Printing ProblemsTray Selection Blank, Distorted, or Incomplete Printing Font Problems Network Issues Troubleshooting Infrared Printing Problems Troubleshooting Macintosh Problems Solving Problems in the Chooser Solving Macintosh Printing Errors Renaming the Printer Click Setup Click Select PPDSelecting an Alternate PPD PostScript Printer Description Troubleshooting PostScript Errors Problem Solving Warranties/Licenses Limited Printer Warranty Exclusions Warranty Limitations Limit of Liability Service During the Warranty Period Service After the Warranty Period Toner Cartridge Warranty Repackaging Guidelines Service Information Form HP Software Product License Terms and Conditions Other Phone Numbers Sales and Service OfficesCalling for Help Address Printer Specifications Environmental Specifications Regulatory Information FCC Regulations Laser Safety Statement Vcci Statement Japan Energy Star Computers Compliance LED SafetyOzone Emission Laser Statement for Finland Laserturvallisuus Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity Media Specifications Media Specifications Paper Guidelines Paper and Preprinted FormsHeavy Paper Stock Paper Weight Equivalence Table Approximate Shaded areas indicate a standard weight for that grade Adhesive Labels Label Construction Overhead Transparencies Envelopes Envelope Construction Envelope Storage Double Side Seam EnvelopesEnvelopes with Adhesive Strips or Flaps Envelope Margins Card Stock Guidelines Card StockCard Stock Construction Media Specifications Connect Printer to a LocalTalk Network Connect to the End of a Network Connect to the Middle of a Network Figure C-2Page Installing SIMMs Continue on the following Checking Simm Installation PCL Printer Commands PCL Printer Commands Escape Sequences PCL Printer Command Syntax Figure E-1 Escape Character Using PCL Printer CommandsPCL Font Selection Common PCL Printer Commands Setup Strings PCL Printer Commands E-5 Font Selection Index Cables Index-2 Index-3 Index-4 Index-5 Index-6 Printed on Recycled Paper