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HP BP20N manual Installing Software for Network Printing, Typical Installation

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Installing Software for Network Printing

When you connect your printer to a network, you must first configure the TCP/IP settings for the printer. After you have assigned and verified the TCP/IP settings, you are ready to install the software on each computer on the network.

You can install the printer software using the typical or custom method.

Typical Installation

This is recommended for most users. All components necessary for printer operations will be installed.

1Make sure that the printer is connected to your network and powered on. For details about connecting to the network, see the System Administration Guide.

2Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.

The CD-ROM should automatically run, and an installation window appears.

If the installation window does not appear, click Start and then Run. Type X:\Setup.exe, replacing “X” with the letter which represents your drive and click OK.

3Click Next.

•If necessary, select a language from the drop-down list.

•View User’s Guide: Allows you to view the User’s Guide and System Administration Guide. If your computer doesn’t have Adobe Acrobat, click on this option and it will automatically install Adobe Acrobat Reader for you.

2.24 SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER

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HP BP20N manual Installing Software for Network Printing, Typical Installation

Contents

BP20N/BP20 Page Contents Layout tab Paper Tab Graphics Tab Cancelling a Print JobUsing a Favorite Setting Using Help Printing on Card Stock orWindows 9x/Me Windows NT 4.0/2000/XP Cleaning the Outside Cleaning the InsideRedistributing Toner Replacing the Toner Cartridge Removing the Memory Tips for Avoiding Paper Jams When PrintingAppendix C Specifications Safety During Operation Safety InformationLaser Safety Take this item for environmentally safe recycling Page Introduction Create professional documents Special FeaturesPrint with excellent quality and high speed Handle paper flexiblyPrint in various environments Printer FeaturesFeatures BP-20 BP-20N Save time and moneyFront View Printer ComponentsUSB Port Parallel Port Rear ViewUnderstanding the Control Panel Online/Error and Toner Save LEDsDescription Function Description Cancel buttonOn the size of the print job Canceling print jobToner Save mode on/off Save mode on or offSetting UP Your Printer Components may differ from one country to another UnpackingYour desk or table Selecting a LocationInstalling the Toner Cartridge Setting UP Your Printer Setting UP Your Printer Load paper with the print side facing down Loading PaperSlide the tray back into the printer Make sure that all four corners are flat in the trayFull length Changing the Paper Size in the Paper TraySetting UP Your Printer Using a Parallel Cable Connecting a Printer CableFor Local Printing Using a USB Cable Supported Operating Systems For Network PrintingTurning the Printer On Printing a Demo BP20 Series PCL6 printer driver for Windows. Use Installing Printer SoftwareRemote Control Panel for DOS applications If you are printing from WindowsPCL6 driver Driver Feature Printer Driver FeaturesSystem Requirements Installing Printer Software in WindowsInstalling Software for Local Printing Typical InstallationSelect Typical installation for a local printer. Click Next After connecting the printer, click Next Select Custom installation. Click Next Custom InstallationSelect the components to be installed and click Next Click Finish Installing Software for Network Printing Setting UP Your Printer Custom Installation Setting UP Your Printer Setting UP Your Printer From the Start menu select Programs or All Programs Æ Reinstalling Printer SoftwareYes Removing Printer SoftwareInstalling Set IP Using the Set IP BP20N onlyRemoving Set IP Reinstalling Set IPTo Use Set IP Memo Using Print Materials Choosing Paper and Other Materials Input Source/Capacity*a Size Sizes and CapacitiesGuidelines for Paper and Special Materials Printing to the Top Output Tray Face down Selecting the Output LocationTo open the rear output tray Printing to the Rear Output Tray Face upPaper full Using the Multi-Purpose Tray Using Tray1 or the Optional Tray2To load paper in the Multi-Purpose Tray Using Print Materials Using Print Materials Using the Manual Feed Mode Repeat this step for every page to be printed Guidelines Printing on EnvelopesAdjust the guide to the edge of the envelope stack Using Print Materials Load labels with the print side up Printing on LabelsUsing Print Materials Printing on Transparencies Using Print Materials Printing on Card Stock or Custom-sized Materials Using Print Materials Printing on Preprinted Paper Using Print Materials Printing Tasks Open the document you want to print Printing a Document in WindowsTo stop a print job from the Printers folder Cancelling a Print JobThere are two ways to cancel a print job To stop a print job from the control panelPrinter Settings PropertyDescription Layout tabPaper loaded in the tray Paper TabProperty Description Copies SizeProperty Description Image ResolutionGraphics Tab Choosing from 1200 dpi Best, 600 dpiTrueType Options Toner SaveAdvanced Advanced Options buttonPrint All Text Black From the Control Panel Using the Toner Save ModeThere are two ways to enable the Toner Save mode Press the Cancel button on the control panel for 0.5 secondOverlay Extras TabOption Description WatermarkPages to print. Select the print order About TabPrinter Tab OutputUsing Help Using a Favorite SettingFrom the Layout tab, choose Multiple Pages per Side Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of PaperFrom the Type drop-down list Printing Posters Printing Tasks Inches Multiple Pages per Side from the Layout tab Fitting Your Document to a Selected Paper SizePrinting a Reduced or Enlarged Document Using an Existing Watermark Using WatermarksClick OK and start printing Creating a Watermark Deleting a Watermark Editing a WatermarkWhat is an Overlay? Using OverlaysCreating a New Page Overlay Printing Tasks Using a Page Overlay Printing Tasks Click Delete Overlay Deleting a Page OverlayClick Status Monitor and then click Next Using the Status MonitorInstalling Status Monitor Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your CD-ROM driveFrom the Start menu, select Programs Reinstalling Status MonitorSelect BP20 Series, and then Maintenance Removing Status MonitorChanging the Status Monitor Program Setting Opening the Troubleshooting GuideWindows 9x/Me Setting Up a Locally Shared PrinterSelect Local port and click New Port Windows NT 4.0/2000/XPMemo Maintaining Your Printer Saving toner Maintaining the Toner CartridgeToner cartridge storage Toner cartridge life expectancyRedistributing Toner Maintaining Your Printer Cleaning inside the printer Cleaning the PrinterCleaning the Outside Cleaning the InsideMaintaining Your Printer Printing a cleaning sheet Printing Configuration Pages Solving Problems Check Solution Troubleshooting ChecklistProblem Possible Cause Solution Solving General Printing ProblemsSelect BP20 Series PCL6 as your Paper does not Paper has not been Complex Adjusting the print quality settingsSelect the desired spool setting Paper size settings doDownload as Bit Image General Problems Solving Network Printing ProblemsProblem Solution Windows Problems Paper Feed Area Clearing Paper JamsSlide out Tray1 to expose the jammed paper Solving Problems Optional Tray2 Multi-Purpose Tray Around the Toner Cartridge Paper Exit Area Solving Problems Click OK to start printing Tips for Avoiding Paper JamsToner specs Solving Print Quality ProblemsLight or faded PrintDefects Vertical repetitiveBackground Scatter Misformed characters Skew ProblemCurl or wave Character Voids Wrinkles orCurl If horizontally aligned black streaks or smears appearRotating the paper 180 in the input tray LED pattern Possible Problems and Solutions Troubleshooting Error MessagesLED status legend Problem Possible Cause and Solution Common Windows ProblemsPrinting from DOS Applications Installing the Remote Control Panel About the Remote Control PanelPrograms and click Maintenance Reinstalling Remote Control PanelRemoving Remote Control Panel Check Remote Control Panel and then click NextStarting the Remote Control Panel Selecting Print SettingsSelect BP20 Series and then Remote Control Panel Printing Tab Using the Remote Control Panel TabsConfig Tab Job Tab Test Tab PCL Tab Memo Installing Printer B Options Check the items you want purchase. Refer to the table below Precautions When Installing Printer OptionsInstalling Memory Memory Dimm Installing Printer Options B.5 Removing the Memory Installing an Optional Paper Tray Installing Printer Options Printer Specifications Paper Specifications SpecificationsHumidity 20 ~ 80 % RH Printer SpecificationsSpecifications and Description Temperature10 ~ 32 C / 50 ~ 90 FOverview Paper SpecificationsSupported Sizes of Paper Dimensionsa Weight CapacitybSymptom Problem with Solution Paper Guidelines for Using PaperOutput Tray Capacity Paper SpecificationsCategory Specifications Paper Output CapacityPrinter and Paper Storage Environment Minimum Maximum EnvelopesEnvelope Storage Envelopes with Double Side SeamsEnvelopes with Adhesive Strips or Flaps Envelope MarginsTransparencies LabelsSee Printing on Transparencies on Index Memory DIMM, install B.3 Multiple pages per sheetUnpack USB cable, connect Watermarks, use BP20N/BP20 User’s Guide