Printer connections, USB and parallel connections | HP P2010

Printer connections

USB and parallel connections

1.Insert the software installation CD into the computer CD-ROM drive.

2.If the installation program does not start automatically, browse the CD contents and run the SETUP.EXE file.

3.Follow the on-screen instructions.

NOTE: During the installation, there is a prompt to plug in the parallel or USB cable. Refer to the figures below.

Figure 3-1Parallel connection

Figure 3-2USB connection

Network connections

The Network model can connect to a network through the HP internal networking port. External network print servers are available for the non-network product model. The following list identifies what is required to add networking to any non-network product model.

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HP P2010 manual Printer connections, USB and parallel connections, Network connections

Contents

HP LaserJet P2010 Series Page HP LaserJet P2010 Series Page Table of contents Problem solving Managing and maintenancePrint tasks Appendix a Accessory/Consumable addendum Appendix B Service and support Appendix D Regulatory information Appendix C Printer specifications121 Product basics Standard features Product featuresNetwork model features Identify product parts Following figures identify the components of the product Enww Control panel Paper out light Indicates the printer is out of paperReady light Indicates the printer is ready to print Go button and light Control panel Connectivity USB and parallel connections Printer connectionsNetwork connections Connect the printer to the network 10/100Base-TX Networking options Enww Software for Windows Supported operating systems Install Windows software Configure the Windows printer driverWindows printer drivers Windows driver types Embedded Web server network model only Software for Macintosh Configure the Macintosh printer driver Install the Macintosh printer driverMacintosh printer drivers Macintosh printer drivers PostScript Printer Description files PPDs Print Media Understand paper and print media use Size Dimensions Tray Optional tray Supported paper and print media sizes Custom paper sizes Special paper or print media guidelines Media type Tray Load mediaTray 2 and optional tray Straight-through output path Manual feed Enww Print tasks Media type and tray loading 1Tray 1 media information Media type and tray loading Enww Print-quality settings Manual two-sided printing Manual two-sided printing using the top output binMicrosoft Windows Mac OS Microsoft Windows Mac OS Enww Enww Print booklets Print watermarks Cancel a print job Managing and maintenance Configuration Printer information pagesDemo Supplies Status Open the embedded Web server Settings tab Information tabNetworking tab Links Replace the print cartridge Enww Redistribute toner Clean the printer Clean the print-cartridge area Clean the printer media path Enww Clean the pickup roller tray Enww Enww Enww Clean the pickup roller tray 2 Enww Enww Enww Enww Enww Enww EconoMode Problem solving Is the printer set up correctly? Finding the solutionIs the Ready light on? Can you print a demo page? Is the print quality acceptable?Is the printer communicating with the computer? Does the printed page look like you expected? Contact HP support Status-light patterns Light status State of the printer Action Light status State of the printer Manual Feed or Continuable Error Accessory Error Toner Low Enww 3Accessory error indicators Common Macintosh problems 4Problems with Mac OS Cause Solution Software troubleshooting Ensure that you do not have too many USB devices drawing Media problem solving Problem Cause Solution Problem Cause Garbled, incorrect, or incomplete text Printed page is different than what appeared on screenMissing graphics or text, or blank pages Format is different than on another HP LaserJet printer Graphics quality Printer software problems Problem Solution Improve print quality Light print or fadedToner specks Dropouts Vertical lines Gray backgroundToner smear Loose toner Vertical repetitive defects Misformed charactersSkew Curl or wave Wrinkles or creases Toner scatter outline Clear jams Print-cartridge area Clear jams Input trays Enww Enww Output bin Straight-through output path Enww Network-setup problem-solving Click the Entire Contents link Accessory/Consumable addendum Order parts, accessories, and supplies Order through service or support providersOrder directly from HP Order directly through the embedded Web server Supplies and accessories table Description or use Order number 10/100 networking print servers Item and description Order number HP print cartridges HP policy on non-HP print cartridgesStoring print cartridges Print cartridge life expectancy Enww Service and support Hewlett-Packard limited warranty statement Limited warranty for print cartridges and image drums Hewlett-Packard software license agreement HP Software License Terms Online troubleshooting tools HP Customer Care HP service agreements Availability of support and service HP Care Pack Services and Service Agreements Guidelines for repacking the printer Printer specifications Physical specifications Electrical specifications Table C-1HP LaserJet P2010 Series printers Environmental specifications Acoustic emissions Regulatory information FCC compliance Environmental product stewardship program Paper Return and recycling instructionsMaterial restrictions Material Safety Data Sheet Msds For more information Declaration of Conformity statements Declaration of Conformity Laser safety statement Regulatory statementsCanadian DOC regulations Korean EMI statement Laser statement for Finland Laserturvallisuus Luokan 1 Laserlaite Klass 1 Laser Apparat Symbols/Numerics Index Enww Recycling Warranty Page CB450-90906* *CB450-90906