HP LaserJet 9050mfp User Manual

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Resets submenu 
NoteUse this menu with caution. You can lose buffered page data or printer configuration settings 
when you select these items. Reset the product only under the following circumstances:
●You want to restore the printer default settings.
●Communication between the product and computer has been interrupted.
●You are having problems with a port.
The items in the  Resets submenu will clear all memory in the printer, while  RESET clears only the 
current job.
RESET...

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Diagnostics menu
Administrators can use this menu to troubleshoot jam and print quality issues.
Service menu
The Service  menu is locked. A service technician must type a PIN to open the menu.
Item Values Explanation
PRINT EVENT 
LOG
Generates a localized LIFO (last in, first out) list of the 50 most 
recent entries in the error log. 
The printed event log shows error 
number, page count, error code, and description or personality.
SHOW EVENT LOG Allows the user to...

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Printer memory and expansion
Overview
This appendix includes:
●Determining memory requirements
●Installing memory and fonts
●Checking memory installation
●Saving resources (permanent resources)
●Installing EIO cards/mass storage
The printer has two double data rate (DDR) memory DIMM slots for upgrading various features. 
●To add more printer memory, DDR memory DIMMs are available in 16, 32, 64, 128, and 
256 MB, for a maximum of 512 MB.
●To increase flash memory cards, available in 16,...

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Determining memory requirements
The amount of memory you need depends on the types of documents you print. Your print 
engine can print most text and graphics at 1,200 dpi FastRes without additional memory.
Add memory to your printer if you:
●commonly print complex graphics.
●use many temporarily downloaded fonts.
●print complex documents.
●print two-sided documents.
●use advanced functions.
●print PostScript documents.
Installing memory and fonts
To...

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To install memory
1If you have not already done so, print a configuration page to find out how much memory is 
installed in the printer before adding more memory. (Press 
22 on the numeric keypad when 
the printer is idle.)
2 Turn the printer off. Disconnect the power cord and any cables.
3 Loosen the two captive thumb screws on the back of the printer.
WA R N I N G ! The formatter has sharp edges.
4 Grasp the screws and pull the formatter board out of the printer....

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Remove the DIMM from the antistatic package. Hold the DIMM with fingers against the side 
edges and thumbs against the back edge. Align the notches on the DIMM with the DIMM 
slot. (Check that the locks on each side of the DIMM slot are open, or outward.)
See  Installing memory and fonts  for the maximum amount of memory for each DIMM slot.
6 Press the DIMM straight into the slot (press firmly). Make sure the locks on each side of the 
DIMM snap inward...

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Plug in the power cord and connect all cables. Turn the printer on.
To install a flash memory card
CAUTION Do not insert a flash memory card that is designed for use with a digital camera into the printer. 
The printer does not support photo printing directly from a flash memory card. If you install a 
camera-type flash memory card, a message asking if you want to reformat the flash memory card 
appears on the control- panel display. If you choose to reform at the...

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WA R N I N G ! The formatter has sharp edges.
3 Grasp the screws and pull the formatter board out of the printer. Place it on a flat, non-
conductive surface.
4 Remove the compact flash from the antistatic package. Hold the compact flash with fingers 
against the side edges and thumbs against the  back edge. Align the notches on the compact 
flash with the compact flash slot.
5 Press the compact flash straight into the slot.
CAUTION Do not insert the flash...

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Slide the formatter board back into the printer and tighten the two screws.
7 Plug in the power cord and connect all cables. Turn the printer on.
 

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Checking memory installation
Follow this procedure to verify th at memory is installed correctly:
1 Check that  READY appears on the printer control-panel display when the printer is turned on. 
If an error message appears, a DIMM might have been incorrectly installed.
2 Press 
22 on the numeric keypad. The configuration page prints.
3 Check the memory section on the configuration page and compare it to the configuration 
page printed before the DIMM...