HP LP145N, MLP145, P7245 75

Paper and Other Media

			Feed Direction	Size (mm)	Bypass Tray	Tray 1/2	Paper Feed Unit (Tray 3 /4)	Large Capacity Tray	Duplex Printing

		Legal (LG, 81/2 ⋅ 14 inches)	L	216 ⋅ 356

		Letter (LT, 81/2 ⋅ 11 inches)	L	216 ⋅ 279

		Letter (LT, 11 ⋅ 81/2 inches)	K	279 ⋅ 216
		51/2 ⋅ 81/2 inches	L	140 ⋅ 216

		Executive (Exec., 71/4 ⋅ 101/2	L	184 ⋅ 276
		inches)
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5		Executive (Exec., 101/2 ⋅	K	276 ⋅ 184
		Executive (Exec., 101/2 ⋅		276 ⋅ 184
		71/4inches)

		F/GL (8 ⋅ 13 inches)	L	203 ⋅ 330

		Foolscap (F4, 81/2 ⋅ 13 inches)	L	216 ⋅ 330

		Folio (81/4 ⋅ 13 inches)	L	210 ⋅ 330
		Custom Size	-	-

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The size is supported and the printer selects it automatically. In the “Duplex” column, this means duplex printing is possible.

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The size is supported, but the following setting is required:

•Set the dial of the paper tray to “p”.

•Select the paper size using the control panel.

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The size is supported, but it should be set as a custom size using the control panel.

The supported size may differ depending on the printer language you use. Set as a custom size setting using the control panel.

Tray 1/2 or the Paper Feed Unit (Tray 3/4) do not support custom size. The following sizes are supported:

•Bypass Tray: approximately 100 - 297 mm in width, and 148 - 600 mm in length.

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The size is not supported.

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Contents

Hardware Guide 1Guide to the Printer 2Installing Options 3Connecting the Printer 4Configuration Trademarks Positions of RWARNING and RCAUTION labels Manuals for This Printer ❖Safety Information ❖Quick Installation Guide ❖Hardware Guide ❖Software Guide How to Read This Manual Symbols Description for the Specified Model Installing the Operating Instructions TABLE OF CONTENTS 5. Paper and Other Media Loading Paper Loading Paper in Tray 1, Tray 2, and the Optional Paper Feed Unit Loading Paper in the Optional Large Capacity Tray Specifying a Paper Type for Tray 1/2 and the Optional Paper Feed Unit 6. Replacing Consumables Moving and Transporting the Printer Page 1. Guide to the Printer Exterior: Front View Exterior: Rear View Inside Control Panel 2. Installing Options Available Options Option List Option Installation Flow Chart Installing Options ❖Exterior ❖Interior Caution when re-installingthe controller board Attaching Paper Feed Unit PB ❖Paper Feed Unit PB Page Page Page Page M Close the connector cover Attaching User Account Enhance Unit Type E ❖User Account Enhance Unit Type E Page Page K Fasten all the screws which you removed in step D [List/Test Print] Attaching Printer Hard Disk Drive Type ❖Hard Disk Drive ❖Flat Cable ❖Power Cable ❖Supplied Screws ❖Protective Sheet Page I Connect the flat cable (1) and power cable (2) to the hard disk drive J Carefully insert the hard disk drive into the controller board as shown L Connect the power cable to the socket on the controller board M Connect the blue end of the flat cable to the socket on the controller board O Install the default or optional SDRAM modules into the slot Q Fasten all the screws which you removed in step D Attaching Memory Unit Type D 128MB Memory Unit Type E 256MB (SDRAM Module) Page F Be sure to install the SDRAM module into the slot as shown H Press down the SDRAM module, until it clicks into place K Fasten all the screws which you removed in step C Page Attaching IEEE 802.11b Interface Unit ❖IEEE 802.11b Interface Unit Page Page Page Attaching IEEE 1284 Interface Board Type A ❖IEEE 1284 Interface Board Type A D Fully insert the 1284 interface board into the slot E Tighten the two screws to secure the 1284 interface board Attaching Gigabit Ethernet Board ❖Gigabit Ethernet Board Type A ❖Protective caps (one each for the ethernet port and the USB port) Page F Tighten the two screws to secure the Gigabit ethernet board Attaching VM Card Type D ❖VM Card Type D Page Attaching Data Storage Card Type A ❖Data Storage Card Type A Page 3. Connecting the Printer Network Connection Using the Gigabit Ethernet cable Reading the LED Lamps ❖For standard ethernet port ❖For gigabit ethernet board USB Connection Parallel Connection Page 4. Configuration Ethernet Configuration Page G Press the {Escape} key until the screen returns to the [Network Setup] menu Escape [IPv4 Settings] [IPv4 Address] J Enter the address using {T} or {U}, and then press the {qEnter} key Using DHCP - Detecting the Network Address Automatically Making Network Settings for Using Netware D Select [Frame Type (NW)] using {T}or {U}, and then press the {qEnter}key [Frame Type (NW)] E Select the frame type using {T} or {U}, and then press the {qEnter} key F Press the {Menu} key to return to the initial screen G Print a configuration page to confirm the settings made IEEE 802.11b (Wireless LAN) Configuration C Select [IEEE 802.11b] using {T} or {U}, and then press the {qEnter} key 4D Select [Comm. Mode] using {T} or {U}, and then press the {qEnter} key [Comm. Mode] [802.11 Ad hoc] [Ad hoc] Page Page E F Enter the characters using {T} or {U}, and then press the {qEnter} key Press the {Menu} key to return to the initial screen Print a configuration page to confirm the settings made Page 5. Paper and Other Media Paper and Other Media Supported by This Printer ❖Input Paper Sizes Page Size (inch) ❖Paper weight and number of sheets to be set Paper Recommendations Loading Paper Storing Paper Types of Paper and Other Media Plain Paper Letterhead Thick Paper Label Paper Paper not supported by this printer Print Area Loading Paper C While pressing the release lever, adjust the side fences D Adjust the back guide to the new paper size G Lock the side lever Loading Paper in the Optional Large Capacity Tray D Close the top cover Setting a Paper Size by Using the Control Panel Setting the Paper Size Automatically E Select [On] or [Off] using {T} or {U}, and then press the {qEnter} key Specifying a Paper Type for Tray 1/2 and the Optional Paper Feed Unit C Select [Paper Type] using {T} or {U}, and then press the {qEnter} key [Paper Type] Loading Paper in the Bypass Tray C Adjust the paper guides to the paper width Specifying Standard Size Paper for the Bypass Tray Specifying Custom Size Paper for the Bypass Tray F Enter the vertical value using {T}or {U}, and then press the {qEnter}key Specifying a Paper Type for the Bypass Tray Switching between Paper Trays Page 6. Replacing Consumables Replacing the Toner Cartridge ❖When to replace the toner cartridge Page Page I Close the front cover J Wait while the toner loads Adding Staples Page Page 7. Adjusting the Printer Adjusting the Image Density Adjusting Tray Registration [Adjustment] Press the {qEnter} key Print the test sheet to confirm the adjustment result 8. Troubleshooting Error & Status Messages on the Control Panel ❖Status Messages (in alphabetical order) ❖ Alert Messages (in alphabetical order) Printer Does Not Print terface cable ❖ Network Connection ❖ Ad hoc Mode or 802.11 Ad hoc Mode ❖ Infrastructure Mode Checking the port connection Windows 95/98/Me Windows XP Home Edition Windows NT Other Printing Problems Page [Dithering:] [RAM [PDF Menu] If the problem cannot be solved, contact your sales or service representative Additional Troubleshooting information about the location of sales or service representatives Removing Jammed Staples Page Page Removing Punch Waste Page Page 9. Removing Misfed Paper Removing Misfed Paper When “Remove Misfeed A,Y:Paper Tray” Appears C Open the lower vertical paper feed cover D Remove misfed paper slowly E Close the lower vertical paper feed cover F Open the upper vertical paper feed cover G Turn the blue knob A1 downwards I Open the Bypass Tray, and then remove the misfed paper J Close the covers in the following order: When “Remove Misfeed B,C,D:Inter.Path” Appears D Open the front cover Page When “Remove Misfeed R:Finisher” Appears Page Page When “Remove Misfeed U:LCT” Appears Page When “Remove Misfeed Z:Duplex Unit” Appears Page 10. Appendix Moving and Transporting the Printer If you removed options, reinstall them If the external options are installed, remove them Be sure to check the following points: Moving the Printer Consumables Toner Cartridge Maintenance Kit ❖ Maintenance Kit SP 8100A Specifications Mainframe ❖Configuration: ❖Print Process: ❖First Print Speed: ❖Power Source: ❖Power Consumption: ❖Warm-upTime: ❖ Dimensions: ❖Weight: ❖ Noise Emission *1 : ❖Memory: ❖Interface: ❖Printer Language: ❖Fonts: Options ❖Dimensions (W ⋅ D ⋅ H): ❖Paper weight: Large Capacity Tray RT45 ❖Paper capacity: Finisher SR ❖Stack capacity: ❖Staple capacity: ❖Staple paper size: ❖Staple paper weight: ❖Staple position: Punch Kit Type ❖Paper size (2 holes): ❖Paper size (3 holes) Printer Hard Disk Drive Type ❖Storage Capacity (Formatted): ❖Specifications: ❖Capacity: Memory Unit Type D 128MB/Memory Unit Type E 256MB ❖Data Transfer Speed: ❖Frequency Range: ❖Transmittable Distance: ❖Transmission Mode: IEEE 802.11b Interface Unit Type ❖Required cable: ❖Interface Connector: ❖Data Transmission Speed: ❖ Distance Between Devices: INDEX Page Page Guide Hardware