HP Color LaserJet 2840 User Manual

HP Color LaserJet 2840 all-in-one
The HP Color LaserJet 2840 all-in-one printer, scanner, fax, copier has the same features as
the HP Color LaserJet 2830 all-in-one, including high-capacity color print cartridges that can
print up to 4,000 pages at 5% coverage, and it includes a 250-sheet tray (tray 2) for standard
sizes. This model features rated memory-card slots as well. 
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Device features
FeatureHP Color LaserJet 2820/2830/2840 all-in-one
Color printing●Provides laser printing in full color by using
the four process colors: cyan, magenta,
yellow, and black (CMYK).
For more information, see 
Printing with color.
Copy●Provides full-color copying from letter/A4-
sized scanner glass.
●Includes automatic document feeder (ADF)
that allows faster, more efficient copy jobs
with multiple-page documents.
For more information, see 
Copy.
Fax●The HP Color LaserJet 2830/2840...

FeatureHP Color LaserJet 2820/2830/2840 all-in-one
Networking●TCP/IP
●LPD
●9100
Memory card slot (HP Color LaserJet 2840 all-
in-one only)The device can read the following memory-card
types:
●CompactFlash
●Ultra CompactFlash
●Smart Media
●Memory Stick
●Secure Digital
●Multi Media Card
●XD Card
For more information, see 
Photo.
Enhanced memory and memory expansion●The device comes with 96  MB of memory
and can be expanded to 224 MB by using
the DIMM slot. Most documents can be
printed with the standard...

FeatureHP Color LaserJet 2820/2830/2840 all-in-one
Accessibility●Online user guide that is compatible with
text screen-readers.
●Print cartridges and the imaging drum can
be installed and removed by using one hand.
●All doors and covers can be opened by
using one hand.
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Device parts
Before using the device, familiarize yourself with the parts of the device.
Front view
1 power switch
2 top (face-down) output bin
3 control panel
4 scanner release button
5 memory card slots (HP Color LaserJet 2840 all-in-one only)
6 tray 1
7 tray 2 (included with the HP Color LaserJet 2840 all-in-one only)
Back view
8 DIMM door
9 fax ports (HP Color LaserJet 2830/2840 all-in-one models only)
10 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port
11 network port
12 ADF output bin
13 ADF input tray
14 rear (face-up)...

Interface ports
The device has two interface ports: a 10/100Base-T (RJ-45) network port and a Hi-Speed
USB 2.0 port. The HP Color LaserJet 2830/2840 all-in-one models also have fax ports.
1 network port
2 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port
3 fax ports (HP Color LaserJet 2830/2840 all-in-one models only)
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Control panel
Use the following illustrations to identify the device control-panel components for your device.
HP Color LaserJet 2820 all-in-one printer, scanner, copier
1Alphanumeric buttons. Use the alphanumeric buttons to type data into the device control-panel
display and dial telephone numbers for faxing. For information about using alphanumeric key
characters, see 
Fax.
2Menu and cancel controls. Use these controls to select menu options, determine the device
status, and cancel the current job....

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Software
This section provides information about the following topics:
●
Printer drivers
●
Uninstalling the printing software
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Printer drivers
Software and supported operating systems
For easy device setup and access to the full range of device features, HP strongly
recommends that you install the software that is provided. Not all software is available in all
languages. See the getting started guide for installation instructions, and see the Readme
file for the latest software information.
The most recent drivers, additional drivers, and other software are available from the Internet
and other sources. If you do not have access...