HP Business InkJet 2800 User Manual

ENWWUnderstanding the printer parts     9    
Control panel
See Control panel for more information.
1 (Power button)
2 (Help button)
3 (Attention light)
4 (Ready light)
5Control-panel display
6 (Back button)
7 (Up Arrow button) and   (Down Arrow button)
8 (Select button)
9 (Cancel button) 
10 (Resume button)
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Back view
1Parallel (IEEE 1284) connector
2USB connector
3Power input
4Guide
5Rear access panel
6Rear manual feed slot
7Auto-duplex unit (HP Business Inkjet 2800dt and HP Business Inkjet 2800dtn printers)
8HP Jetdirect print server (HP Business Inkjet 2800dtn printer)
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Installing accessories
Installing tray 2
Tray 2 comes with the HP Business Inkjet 2800dt and HP Business Inkjet 2800dtn printers. 
It can hold up to 250 sheets of plain paper.
To install tray 2
1Unpack the tray, remove the packing tapes and materials, and move the tray to the 
prepared location.
2Turn off the printer, and disconnect the power cord.
3Set the printer on top of the tray. 
WARNING!Be careful to keep your fingers and hands clear of the bottom of the...

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Installing the auto-duplex unit
You can print on both sides of a sheet of paper automatically when the auto-duplex unit is 
installed on the printer. The auto-duplex unit comes with the HP Business Inkjet 2800dt and 
HP Business Inkjet 2800dtn printers. For information on using it, see Enabling accessories in 
the printer driver and Printing on both sides (duplexing).
To install an auto-duplex unit
1Push the buttons on both sides of the rear access panel and remove...

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Installing the HP Jetdirect print server
Your printer can be shared in a network environment by connecting it directly to the network 
with an HP Jetdirect print server. The print server can be used in both client-server and 
peer-to-peer printing configurations. It can provide better performance than printing through 
non-network connections, and can also provide flexibility in preparing a location for the printer.
An HP Jetdirect print server is...

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To obtain more information
If you encounter any problems or difficulty printing over a network, see the following 
resources.
In addition to these resources, printer information and configuration features are available 
through HP Web Jetadmin. See HP Web Jetadmin software or visit http://www.hp.com/
support/businessinkjet2800 for more information.
DocumentDescription
HP Jetdirect Administrator’s 
Guide This guide, which is included on the Starter CD, provides...

ENWWInstalling memory modules     15    
Installing memory modules
If you often print complex graphics or PostScript® (PS) documents, or if you print with the 
auto-duplex unit, you might want to add more memory to the printer.
NoteAdding memory gives the printer the ability to process these more complex print jobs, but might 
not increase processing speed.
The printer contains 96 MB of built-in memory and has two DIMM slots that accept 64 MB, 
128 MB, or 256 MB of RAM (see Accessories for ordering...

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6Align the DIMM so that the notches on the lower edge line up with the raised marks in the 
DIMM slot.
7Insert and press the DIMM into the slot until the DIMM snaps into place.
8Replace the side cover.
9Connect the power cord and any cables, and turn on the printer.
10Enable the DIMMs in the printer driver. See Enabling accessories in the printer driver.
To verify that the DIMM is installed correctly
1Make sure the power cord and any cables are connected and the...

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Enabling accessories in the printer driver
NoteThe Mac OS automatically turns on the auto-duplex unit and tray 2 in the printer driver when 
you install the printer software. However, you will need to manually enable the DIMMs.
To enable accessories on Windows computers
After installing the printer software on Windows computers, tray 2 and the auto-duplex unit 
must be enabled in the printer driver in order for them to work.
1Click Start, point...

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Using the printer
Selecting print media
The printer is designed to work well with most types of office paper. It is best to test a variety of 
print media types before buying large quantities. Use HP media for optimum print quality. 
SeeHP supplies and accessories.
Tips for selecting and using print media
For the best results, observe the following guidelines.
zAlways use media that conforms to the printer specifications. See Understanding 
specifications for supported...