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Communicating by using an optional HP Jetdirect print server
If you purchase an optional HP Jetdirect internal print server, and you cannot communicate with 
the printer over the network, check the operation of the print server. Check the Jetdirect 
configuration page for the message  I/O CARD READY.
To print a configuration page
1Press .
2 Use   or   to scroll to  Information and then press  .
3 Use   or   to scroll to  Print Configuration and then press  .
For troubleshooting information, see the documentation that came with the print server.
Communicating by using the HP  Jetdirect embedded print 
server
The HP LaserJet 9040n/9050n and the LaserJet 9040dn/9050dn have an embedded print 
server. If you cannot communicate with the printer over the network, check the operation of the 
embedded print server. Check the embedded Jetdirect configuration page for the message  I/O 
CARD READY , and for the correct network configuration settings. See  To print a configuration page 
for instructions.
Verify that the print server was able to link to the network automatically:
●Check that a link LED on the printers LAN  (RJ-45) connector is lit, which indicates a 
successful link. A link failure is i ndicated when both LEDs are off.
●Check the embedded Jetdirect configuration page for error messages. The message  LOSS 
OF CARRIER ERROR  indicates a link failure. 
For link failures, check all of the network cable connections. In addition, you can try to manually 
configure the link settings on the embedded print server by using the printer control-panel menus 
( MENU , CONFIGURE DEVICE , I/O , EMBEDDED JETDIRECT MENU , LINK SPEED ).
Note HP Jetdirect print servers are available for many different network connections, including 802.11 
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Embedded Web server
Using the embedded Web server
The HP LaserJet 9040/9050 series printers come equipped with an embedded Web server. 
Open the embedded Web server from a Web browser to obtain the following information about 
the printer:
●Control-panel messages
●Supplies levels and supplies ordering
●Tray configuration
●Printer control-panel menu configurations
●Printer configuration page
●Printer Event Log
●Printer usage (types of print jobs)
●Network configuration and management
●E-mail alerts
You can also use the embedded Web server to perform the print-job management functions that 
would usually be done at the printer control panel, including these functions:
●Changing printer settings
●Changing printer configuration
●Canceling print jobs
To gain access to the  embedded Web server
NoteTo use the embedded Web server, you must have an IP-based network and a Web browser.
In your Web browser, type the Internet Protocol (IP) address that is assigned to the printer. For 
example, if the printer IP address is 192.0.0.192, you would type this address: 
http://192.0.0.192
For more information, see the  HP Embedded Web Server User Guide  at www.hp.com/support/
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HP Toolbox
The HP Toolbox is a Web-based software program that you can use for the following tasks:
●Check the printer status.
●Print internal printer information pages.
You can view the HP Toolbox when the printer is connected to a network. The HP Toolbox 
software is automatically installed as part  of the typical software installation.
NoteYou do not need Internet access to open and use the HP Toolbox. However, if you click a link in 
the Other Links area, you must have Internet access to go to the site that is associated with the 
link. See Other links  for more information.
Supported operating systems
The HP Toolbox is supported for the following operating systems:
●Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows Me, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
●Macintosh OS 10.2 or later
Supported browsers
To use the HP Toolbox, you must have one of the following browsers:
●Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 or later (Internet Explorer 5.2 or later for Macintosh)
●Netscape Navigator 7.0 or later (Netscape Navigator 7.0 or later for Macintosh)
●Opera Software ASA Opera 7.0 for Windows
●Safari 1.0 software for Macintosh
All HP Toolbox pages can be printed from the browser.
To view the HP Toolbox
On the  Start menu, select  Programs, select HP LaserJet 9040  or HP LaserJet 9050 , and then 
select  HP LaserJet Toolbox .
NoteYou can also view the HP Toolbox by clicking the system tray icon or the desktop icon.
The HP Toolbox opens in a Web browser.
Note After you open the HP Toolbox, you can bookmark it in your browser so that you can return to it 
quickly in the future.
HP Toolbox sections
The HP Toolbox software contains the following sections and options:
●Status tab
●Alerts tab
●Device Settings button
●HP Toolbox links
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Status tab
The Status  tab has links to the following main pages:
●Device Status.  View printer status information. This page indicates various printer 
conditions such as a paper jam or an empty tray. Use the virtual control panel buttons on this 
page to change printer settings. After you correct a problem with the printer, click the 
Refresh  button to update the device status.
●Supplies Status.  View detailed supplies status such as the percentage of toner remaining in 
the print cartridges and the number of pages that have been printed with the current print 
cartridges. This page also has links to order supplies and to find recycling information. 
●Print Info Pages.  Print the configuration page and other information pages that are available 
for the printer, such as the  Supplies Status page, the Demo page, and the  Menu Map.
Alerts tab
Use the Alerts tab to configure the printer to automatically notify you of printer alerts. The  Alerts 
tab has links to the following main pages:
●Set up status alerts
●Administrative settings
On the  Set up status alerts  page, you can turn alerts on or off, specify when the printer should 
send an alert, and select from the following types of alerts:
●a pop-up message
●a task-bar icon
Click  Apply  to activate the settings.
On the  Administrative settings  page, you can set the frequency with which the HP Toolbox 
checks for printer alerts. The following settings are available:
●Less often : every 15000 milliseconds
●Normal: every 8000 milliseconds
●More often : every 4000 milliseconds
If you want to reduce network I/O traffic, reduce the frequency with which the printer checks for 
alerts.
Device Settings button
Clicking the  Device Settings  button connects you to the printer’s embedded Web server.
See  Using the embedded Web server  for more information.
HP Toolbox links
The HP Toolbox links on the left side of the screen provide links to the following options:
●Select a device. Select from all of the HP Toolbox-enabled devices.
●View current alerts.  View the current alerts for all of the installed printers. (You must be 
printing to view current alerts.)
●Text only page.  View HP Toolbox as a site map that links to text-only pages.
 
						

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Other links
Each page in the HP Toolbox contains links to the HP Web site for the following information:
●Product registration
●Product support
●Ordering supplies
●HP Instant SupportTM
●
You must have Internet access to use any of these links. If you use a dial-up connection and 
did not connect to the Internet when you first opened the HP Toolbox, you must connect to 
the Internet before you can visit these Web sites.
Help system
At any time, you can gain access to the Help system on the printer control panel. Press  on the 
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Printing tasks
This section presents information about the following basic printing tasks:
●Loading input trays
●Orienting media
●Basic printing instructions
●Selecting the output bin
●Printing envelopes
●Using the optional 3,000-sheet stacker
●Using the optional stacker/stapler
●Using the optional multifunction finisher
●Using the optional 8-bin mailbox
●Printing both sides of paper (duplexing)
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Loading input trays
This section contains information about loading detectable and undetectable standard-size and 
custom-size media into optional Tray 1, Tray 2, Tray 3, and optional Tray 4.
CAUTIONTo avoid a jam, never add or remove paper from optional Tray 1 or open Tray 2, Tray 3, or optional 
Tray 4 while printing from that tray.
To avoid damaging the printer, print labels and envelopes from optional Tray 1 only. Send labels 
and envelopes to the left output bin or upper bin. Print on only one side of labels and envelopes.
Loading optional Tray 1
Optional Tray 1, which holds up to 100 sheets, is available for the printer. For paper 
specifications, see Paper specifications .
To load optional Tray  1 for occasional one-time use
Use this procedure if Tray 1 usually remains empty and is used for printing on a variety of sizes 
or types of paper.
1Open optional Tray 1.
2 Load (orient) paper according to the size and the finishing options.
CAUTION To avoid jams, print sheets of labels one sheet at a time.
 
						

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Adjust the paper guides so that they lightly touch the paper stack, but do not bend the paper.
4 Make sure that the paper fits under the tabs on the guides and that the stack does not extend 
above the load-level indicators.
Note If printing on A3, 11 x 17, or other long media, also pull out the tray extension until it stops.
5 Look at the control-panel display within a few seconds of loading the paper. (Reload the 
paper if the time has already elapsed.)
 If  TRAY X    does not appear on the control-panel display, then the tray is 
ready for use.
 If  TRAY X    appears on the control-panel, press   to change the size and 
type configuration. The  Size menu appears.
6 Press   to highlight  ANY SIZE.
7 Press   to select  ANY SIZE. The message  SETTING SAVED appears on the control-panel 
display
8 When the  Ty p e menu appears, press   to highlight  ANY TYPE.
9 Press   to select  ANY TYPE. The message  SETTING SAVED appears on the control-panel 
display.
10 If TRAY 1 ANY SIZE ANY TYPE  appears on the control-panel display, then the printer is ready 
for intermittent use of a variety of paper sizes and types. Press   to accept the size and 
type setting.
To load optional Tray 1 when the  same paper is used for multiple 
print jobs
Use the following procedure if Tray 1 is usually  loaded with the same type of paper, and the 
paper is not usually removed from Tray 1 between print jobs. The following procedure can usually 
increase the printer performance when printing from Tray 1.
CAUTION To avoid a jam, never add or remove paper from a tray while printing from that tray.
1 On the control panel, press   to open the menus.
2 Use   or   to scroll to  PAPER HANDLING and then press  .
3 Use   or   to scroll to  TRAY 1 SIZE and then press  .
4 Use   or   to scroll to the correct size and then press  . The message  SETTING SAVED 
appears on the control-panel display.
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Use   or   to scroll to  TRAY 1 TYPE and then press  .
6 Use   or   to scroll to the correct type and then press  . The message  SETTING SAVED 
appears on the control-panel display.
7 Press  M
ENU to exit the menus.
8 Open optional Tray 1.
9 Load (orient) paper according to size and finishing options.
CAUTION To avoid jams, print sheets of labels one at a time.
10 Adjust the paper guides so that they lightly touch the paper stack, but do not bend the paper.
11 Make sure that the paper fits under the tabs on the guides and does not extend above the 
load level indicators.
Note If printing on A3, 11 x 17, or other long media, also pull out the tray extension until it stops.
12 Look at the control panel within a few seconds of loading the paper. The tray configuration 
appears. (Open and close the tray again if the time has already elapsed.)