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 printer.
4Connect the power cord and turn on the printer.
5Enable the tray in the printer driver. See Enabling accessories in the printer driver.
 
						

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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 the panel from the 
printer.
2Slide the auto-duplex unit into the printer until the unit locks into place. 
NoteDo not press the buttons on either side of the auto-duplex unit when installing; use them only 
for removing the unit from the printer.
3Enable the auto-duplex unit in the printer driver. See Enabling accessories in the 
printer driver.
 
						

							ENWWInstalling the HP Jetdirect print server     1 3     
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 preinstalled in the HP Business Inkjet 2800dtn printer. For a list 
of print servers that can be purchased for the printer, see Accessories.
To install the HP Jetdirect print server
CAUTIONThe HP Jetdirect print server card contains electronic components that can be damaged by 
static electricity. If possible, wear a grounding wrist strap (or similar device). Handle the print 
server card carefully at all times. Avoid touching electronic components or circuit paths. 
Failure to follow these recommendations could result in damage to the parts.
1Turn off the printer, and disconnect the power cord and any other cables.
2Use a Phillips screwdriver to loosen and remove the retaining screw that hold the cover for 
the empty EIO slot. Remove the cover.
3Firmly insert the HP Jetdirect print server card into the EIO slot.
4Insert and tighten the retaining screws that came with the print server card.
5Connect a network cable between the print server card and the network.
To verify that the print server has been installed correctly
1Connect the power cord and turn on the printer.
2Print a configuration page. See Understanding and printing the configuration page. 
Two pages should print. The second page is the network configuration page for the print 
server card. If the page does not print, uninstall and reinstall the print server card to 
ensure that it is completely seated in the slot.
 
						

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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 detailed 
information about setting up and using an HP Jetdirect print server.
The guide also provides information about the following topics:
zHP software solutions for HP Jetdirect print servers
zTCP/IP configurations
zLine Printer Daemon (LPD) services on the print server
zFile Transfer Protocol (FTP) printing
zConfiguration page messages and troubleshooting
zEmbedded Web server, a Web-based tool for configuring and 
managing network devices
Documentation for the 
operating system and 
network operating systemThis documentation came with your computer or your network operating 
system and provides basic information about network printing issues.
 
						

							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 information.) You can find out how 
much memory is installed from the printer configuration page. Note that the printer only 
recognizes up to 544 MB of printer memory. As such, if you have installed two 256 MB RAM, 
the total printer usable memory is only 544 MB.
CAUTIONThe DIMMs contain electronic components that can be damaged by static electricity. 
To prevent the buildup of static electricity, maintain frequent contact with any bare sheet metal 
surface on the printer. If possible, wear a grounding wrist strap (or similar device). Handle the 
DIMMs carefully at all times. Avoid touching electronic components or circuit paths. Failure to 
follow these recommendations could result in damage to the parts.
To install a DIMM
1Print the printer configuration page to find out how much memory is available in the 
printer. See Understanding and printing the configuration page.
2Turn off the printer, and disconnect the power cord and any other cables.
3On the left side of the printer, remove the side cover.
4On an empty DIMM slot, push the DIMM locks outward to release the locks.
5Remove the DIMM from the antistatic package.
 
						

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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 printer is turned on.
2Make sure that 
READY appears on the control-panel display. If an error message appears, 
a DIMM might have been installed incorrectly. 
3Print the printer configuration page. In the memory section, compare the memory amount 
with the amount on the configuration page that you printed before installing the DIMM. If 
the amount of memory has not increased, one of the following problems might have 
occurred:
 The DIMM might not be installed correctly. Remove the DIMM and repeat the 
installation procedure.
 The DIMM might be defective. Try a new DIMM.
 
						

							ENWWEnabling accessories in the printer driver     1 7     
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 to Settings, and then click Printers or Printers and Faxes.
2Right-click the printer icon, and then click Properties, Document Defaults, 
or Printing Preferences.
3Click the Configure, Device Settings, or Device Options tab. The name of the tab 
depends on the printer driver and the operating system.
4On the selected tab, click Automatic Configuration, click Update now..., and then 
clickOK.
 
						

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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 media.
zSelect the appropriate media type and size from the printer driver. See Changing 
print settings.
zLoad only one type of media of the same size at a time into a tray.
zFor tray 1 and tray 2, load media print-side down and aligned against the right and back 
edges of the tray. See Loading media.
NoteTray 2 is designed to hold only plain paper.
zDo not overload the trays. See Understanding specifications for supported media.
zTo prevent jams, poor print quality, and other printer problems, avoid the following media:
 Multipart forms
 Media that is damaged, curled, or wrinkled
 Media with cutouts or perforations
 Media that is heavily textured, embossed, or does not accept ink well
 Media that is too lightweight or stretches easily
For more information on printing on supported media, see Printing on special and 
custom-size media.
Cards and envelopes
zAvoid envelopes that have a very slick finish, self-stick adhesives, clasps, or windows. 
Also avoid cards and envelopes with thick, irregular, or curled edges, or areas that are 
wrinkled, torn, or otherwise damaged.
zUse tightly constructed envelopes, and make sure the folds are sharply creased.
zLoad envelopes into the printer according to the icon on the tray.