HP LaserJet 3055 User Manual

							Supported media weights and sizes
For optimum results, use conventional 75 to 90 g/m2 (20 to 24 lb) photocopy paper. Verify that the
paper is of good quality and is free of  cuts, nicks, tears, spots, loose particles, dust, wrinkles, curls,
and bent edges.
NOTE The all-in-one supports a wide range of standard and custom sizes of print media.
The capacity of trays and bins can vary depending on media weight and thickness and on
environmental conditions. Use only transparencies that are designed for use with HP LaserJet
printers. Inkjet and monochrome transparencies are not supported for the all-in-one.
Table 3-2   Priority input slot specifications, HP LaserJet 3050/3052/3055 all-in-one
MediaDimensions1WeightCapacity2
PaperMinimum: 76 x 127 mm
(3 x 5 inches)60 to 163 g/m2 (16 to 43 lb)Up to 10 sheets of 80 g/m2 or 20
lb paper
Maximum: 216 x 356 mm (8.5
x 14 inches)
HP Cover paper3Same as the preceding listed
minimum and maximum sizes203 g/m2 (75 lb cover)1 sheet
Transparencies and opaque filmThickness: 0.10 to 0.13 mm
(3.9 to 5.1 mils)1 transparency
Labels4Thickness: up to 0.23 mm (up
to 9 mils)1 sheet of labels
EnvelopesUp to 90 g/m2 (16 to 24 lb)Up to 10
1The all-in-one supports a wide range of standard and custom sizes  of print media. Check the printer driver for supported sizes.2Capacity can vary depending on media weight and thickness, and environmental conditions.3Hewlett-Packard does not guarantee results when printing with other types of heavy paper.4Smoothness: 100 to 250 (Sheffield).
Table 3-3  Tray 1 specifications, HP LaserJet 3050/3052/3055 all-in-one
MediaDimensions1WeightCapacity2
Minimum size76 x 127 mm (3.0 x 5.0 inches)60 to 163 g/m2 (16 to 43 lb) 250 sheets of 80 g/m2 or 20
lb paper
Maximum size
216 x 356 mm (8.5 x 14 inches)
Letter216 x 279 mm (8.5 x 11 inches)
A4210 x 297 mm (8.3 x 11.7 inches)
Legal216 x 356 mm (8.5 x 14 inches)
16K (195 x 270 mm)195 x 270 mm (7.7 x 10.6 inches)
16K (7.75 x 10.75 inch)197 x 273 mm (7.8 x 10.7 inches)
16K (184 x 260 mm)184 x 260 mm (7.2 x 10.2 inches)
A5148 x 210 mm (5.8 x 8.3 inches)
B5 (ISO)176 x 250 mm (6.9 x 9.9 inches)
B5 (JIS) 182 x 257 mm (7.2 x 10 inches)
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							MediaDimensions1WeightCapacity2
Executive191 x 267 mm (7.3 x 10.5 inches)
8.5 x 13 inches216 x 330 mm (8.5 x 13 inches)
1The all-in-one supports a wide range of standard and custom sizes of print media. Check the printer driver for supported sizes.2Capacity can vary depending on the media weight and thickness, and environmental conditions.
Table 3-4  Single-sheet priority input slot specifications, HP LaserJet 3390/3392 all-in-one
MediaDimensions1WeightCapacity2
PaperMinimum: 76 x 127 mm
(3 x 5 inches)60 to 163 g/m2 (16 to 43 lb)1 sheet
Maximum: 216 x 356 mm (8.5
x 14 inches)
HP Cover paper3Same as the preceding listed
minimum and maximum sizes203 g/m2 (75 lb cover)1 sheet
Transparencies and opaque filmThickness: 0.10 to 0.13 mm
(3.9 to 5.1 mils)1 transparency
Labels4Thickness: up to 0.23 mm (up
to 9 mils)1 sheet of labels
EnvelopesUp to 90 g/m2 (16 to 24 lb)1 envelope
1The all-in-one supports a wide range of standard and custom sizes of print media. Check the printer driver for supported sizes.2Capacity can vary depending on media weight and thickness, and environmental conditions.3Hewlett-Packard does not guarantee results when printing with other type\
s of heavy paper.4Smoothness: 100 to 250 (Sheffield).
Table 3-5  Tray 2 and optional tray 3 specifications, HP LaserJet 3390/3392 all-in-one
MediaDimensions1WeightCapacity2
Minimum size148 x 210 mm (5.8 x 8.3 inches)60 to 105 g/m2 (16 to 28 lb)250 sheets of 80 g/m2 or 20
lb paper
Maximum size216 x 356 mm (8.5 x 14 inches)
Letter216 x 279 mm (8.5 x 11 inches)
A4210 x 297 mm (8.3 x 11.7 inches)
Legal216 x 356 mm (8.5 x 14 inches)
A5148 x 210 mm (5.8 x 8.3 inches)
B5 (ISO)176 x 250 mm (6.9 x 9.9 inches)
B5 (JIS)182 x 257 mm (7.2 x 10 inches)
Executive191 x 267 mm (7.3 x 10.5 inches)
8.5 x 13 inches216 x 330 mm (8.5 x 13 inches)
1The all-in-one supports a wide range of standard sizes of  print media. Check the printer driver for supported sizes.2Capacity can vary depending on the media weight and thickness, and environmental conditions.
Table 3-3  Tray 1 specifications, HP LaserJet 3050/3052/3055 all-in-one (continued)
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							Table 3-6  Automatic document feeder (ADF) specifications, HP LaserJet 3050 all-in-one
MediaDimensionsWeight or thicknessCapacity
Minimum size148 x 105 mm (5.83 x 4.13
inches)60 to 105 g/m2 (16 to 28 lb)30 sheets (80 g/m2or 20 lb bond)
Maximum size216 x 381 mm (8.5 x 15 inches)1
1For legal-sized (216 x 356 mm; 8.5 x 14 inches) and larger media, feed one sheet at a time through the ADF.
Table 3-7  ADF specifications, HP LaserJet 3052/3055/3390/3392 all-in-one
MediaDimensionsWeight or thicknessCapacity
Minimum-size127 x 127 mm (5 x 5 inches)60 to 90 g/m2 (16 to 24 lb bond) 50 sheets (80 g/m2or 20 lb bond)
Maximum-size 216 x 381 mm (8.5 x 15 inches)
NOTE When faxing, copying, or scanning using the HP LaserJet 3052/3055/3390/3392 all-in-
one, use the flatbed scanner if the  original is fragile, thin, thick, too small for the ADF, or a
photograph. Also use the flatbed scanner for  the fit-to-page copying feature. The flatbed
scanner provides the best fax, copy, and scan resolution.
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							Printing and storage environment
Ideally, the printing and media-storage environment should be at or near room temperature, and not
too dry or too humid. Remember that  paper absorbs and loses moisture rapidly.
Heat works with humidity to damage paper. Heat causes the moisture in paper to evaporate, while
cold causes it to condense on the sheets. Heating  systems and air conditioners remove most of the
humidity from a room. As paper is opened and used, it loses moisture, causing streaks and
smudging. Humid weather or water coolers can cause the humidity to increase in a room. As paper is
opened and used it absorbs any excess moisture,  causing light print and dropouts. Also, as paper
loses and gains moisture it can distort. This issue can cause jams.
As a result, paper storage and handling are as important as the paper-making process itself. Paper
storage environmental conditions directly affect the  feed operation and print quality.
Care should be taken not to purchase more paper  than can be easily used in a short time (about
three months). Paper stored for long periods can experience heat and moisture extremes, which can
cause damage. Planning is important to prevent damage to a large supply of paper.
Unopened paper in sealed reams can remain  stable for several months before use. Opened
packages of paper have more potential for environmental damage, especially if they are not wrapped
with a moisture-proof barrier.
The media-storage environment should be maintained to ensure optimum performance. The required
condition is 20° to 24°C (68° to 75°F), with  a relative humidity of 45% to 55%. The following
guidelines are helpful when evaluating the storage environment:
● Print media should be stored at or near room temperature.
● The air should not be too dry or too humid.
● The best way to store an opened ream of 
paper is to rewrap it tightly in its moisture-proof
wrapping. If the all-in-one environment is subject to extremes, unwrap only the amount of paper
to be used during the days operation to prevent unwanted moisture changes.
● Avoid storing paper and print media near heating and air conditioning vents or near windows
and doors that are frequently open.
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							4 Using the all-in-one
●Loading media into the input trays
●
Controlling print jobs
●
Using the all-in-one control panel
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							Loading media into the input trays
The following sections describe how to load media into the different input trays.
CAUTIONPrinting on wrinkled, folded, or damaged media can cause jams. See Guidelines
for using media for more information.
Loading documents to fax, copy, or scan
Use these instructions to load originals into the all-in-one for scanning. For the best quality scans,
use the flatbed scanner.
To load originals onto the flatbed scanner (HP LaserJet 3052/3055/3390/3392 all-in-one only)
1.Make sure that the automatic document feeder (ADF) contains no media.
2. Lift the flatbed scanner cover.
3. Place the original document face-down on the flatbed  scanner with the upper-left corner of the
document at the lower-right corner of the glass.
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4.
Gently close the lid.
The document is ready to be faxed/copied/scanned.
To load originals into the automatic document feeder (ADF)
NOTE The ADF capacity for the HP LaserJet 3050 all-in-one  is up to 30 sheets of 80 g/m2 or
20 lb media. The ADF capacity for  the HP LaserJet 3052/3055/3390/3392 all-in-one is up to
50 sheets of 80 g/m
2 or 20 lb media.
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							CAUTIONTo prevent damage to the all-in-one, do not use an original that contains
correction tape, correction fluid, paper clips, or staples. Also, do not load photographs, small
originals, or fragile originals into the ADF.
1. For the HP LaserJet 3050 all-in-one, insert  the top-end of the stack of originals into the ADF
input tray, with the media stack face-down and the first page to be copied at the bottom of the
stack.
Make sure that the ADF media lever is set correctly for single-page or multiple-page documents.
-or-
For the HP LaserJet 3052/3055/3390/3392 all-in-one, insert the top-end of the stack of originals
into the ADF input tray, with the media stack face-up  and the first page to be copied on top of
the stack.
2. Slide the stack into the ADF until it does not move any farther.
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Document Loaded
 appears on the control-panel display.
3. Adjust the media guides until they are snug against the media.
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4. The document is now ready to be faxed/copied/scanned.
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							Loading input trays, HP LaserJet 3050/3052/3055 all-in-one
Priority input slot
The priority input slot on the HP LaserJet 3050/3052/3055 all-in-one holds up to 10 sheets of media
up to 163 g/m2 (43 lb) in weight or one envelope, transparency, or card. Load media with the top
forward and the side to be printed facing up.  To prevent jams and skewing, always adjust the side
media guides before feeding the media.
250-sheet input tray (tray 1)
The input tray holds up to 250 pages of 80 g/m2 or 20 lb paper or fewer pages of heavier media
(25 mm (0.9 inch) or less stack height). Load media with the top forward and the side to be printed
facing down. To prevent jams and skewing, always adjust the side and rear media guides.
NOTE When you add new media, make sure that you  remove all of the media from the input
tray and straighten the stack of new media. This helps to prevent multiple sheets of media
from feeding into the all-in-one, which can cause jams.
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							Loading input trays, HP LaserJet 3390/3392 all-in-one
Single-sheet priority input slot (tray 1)
The single-sheet priority input slot on the HP LaserJet 3390/3392 all-in-one holds one sheet of media
up to 163 g/m2 (43 lb) in weight or one envelope, transparency,  or card. Load media with the top
forward and the side to be printed facing up. To prevent jams and skewing, always adjust the side
media guides before feeding the media.
NOTE When feeding media into the single-sheet  priority input slot on the HP LaserJet
3390/3392 all-in-one, the all-in-one pulls the media partially into the all-in-one and then
pauses. You must wait for the all-in-one to  stop before feeding another sheet of media. You
can only feed one sheet of media at a time.
250-sheet input tray (tray  2 or optional tray 3)
NOTETray 3 is optional for the HP LaserJet 3390 all-in-one.
The input tray holds up to 250 pages of 80 g/m2 or 20 lb paper or fewer pages of heavier media
(25 mm (0.9 inch) or less stack height). Load media with  the top forward and the side to be printed
facing down. To prevent jams and skewing, always adjust the side and rear media guides.
NOTE When you add new media, make sure that you remove all of the media from the input
tray and straighten the stack of new media. This helps to prevent multiple sheets of media
from feeding into the all-in-one, which can cause jams.
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							Controlling print jobs
This section provides basic printing instructions. When making changes to printing settings, follow
the hierarchy of how changes are prioritized.
NOTEThe names of commands and dialog boxes might vary depending on your software
program.
Print-settings priorities
When making changes to printing settings, follow the hierarchy of how changes are prioritized. (Note
that the names of commands and dialog boxes might vary depending on your software program.)
● Page Setup dialog box
. This dialog box opens when you click  Page Setup or a similar
command on the  File menu in your software program. This dialog box is part of the program in
which you are working.  Settings that are changed here override settings that are changed
anywhere else .
● Print dialog box
. This dialog box opens when you click  Print, Print Setup, or a similar
command on the  File menu in your software program. It is also part of the program, but it has a
lower priority than the  Page Setup dialog box. Settings that are changed in the  Print dialog box
do not  override settings that are changed in the  Page Setup dialog box. Settings that are
changed here  do override settings that are changed in the printer driver.
● Printer driver
. The printer driver opens when you click  Properties in the Print dialog box.
Settings that are changed here  do not override settings that are changed anywhere else. (For
Macintosh, the printer driver settings are integrated into the  Print dialog box.)
Selecting a source
You can print by source (tray) or by type or size. To print by source, follow these steps. For
Macintosh operating systems, types and sizes are grouped together under the  Paper Source pop-up
menu.
● Windows: In the 
Print dialog box in your software program, select the Source (tray), if possible.
Otherwise, select a tray from the  Source is field from the  Paper tab in your printer driver.
● Mac OS X V10.3 and Mac OS X V10.4: From the 
Print dialog box, select the tray or type of
media on the  Paper Feed pop-up menu.
Selecting a type or size
You can print by source (tray) or by type or size. If you are printing on special print media, such as
heavy paper, it is important to print by type to  achieve good results. To print by type or size, follow
these steps. For Macintosh operating systems, types and sizes are all grouped together under the
Paper Source  pop-up menu.
● Windows: In the printer driver, select a type in the Type is
 field of the Paper tab. Or, select a
size from the  Size is field. For some paper, such as letterhead, you select both a type and size.
● Mac OS X V10.3 and Mac OS X V10.4: In the 
Print dialog box, select the tray or type of media
on the  Paper Feed  pop-up menu.
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