HP LaserJet 9050mfp User Manual

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Optional 8-bin mailbox : A stacker, collator, or job separator that also provides eight 
mailboxes that can be assigned to individual users or workgroups for easy identification 
and retrieval. The mailbox can stack 2,000 sheets of A4- or Letter-size paper in all the 
bins.
 Upper bin (face-up) : Holds up to 125 sheets of paper.
 Bins 1 through 8 (face-down) : Each holds up to 250 sheets of paper.
Connectivity    
●HP Jetdirect EIO print server cards
...

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Security features
●Secure Disk Erase
●Security lock
●Job retention
For more information about these features, see  Security features.
Parts or accessories
The following table describes the parts and accessories that come with or are available to 
purchase for use with your printer.
Type of item Item Description or use Order  number
Paper handling, 
inputOptional Tray 1 
(multipurpose 
tray)
(standard on the 
HP LaserJet 
9040n/9050n 
and 9040dn/
9050dn models)Automatically...

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Optional output 
devices (one device 
can be installed in 
any printer)3,000-sheet 
stacker
One 3,000-sheet stacking device. 
The device also offers job offset 
capabilities. C8084A
3,000-sheet 
stacker/stapler One 3,000-sheet stacking device that 
provides stapling for as many as 
50 sheets of paper per document. 
The device also offers job offset 
capabilities. C8085A
Multifunction 
finisher A finishing device that provides up to 
1,000 sheets of stacking...

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Memory, fonts, and 
mass storage SDRAM double 
data rate (DDR) 
memory DIMMs
(100-pin)The printer has two memory DIMM 
slots. One is used by factory-installed 
memory.
Improves the ability of the printer to 
handle large and stored jobs 
(maximum 512 MB with HP-brand 
DDR DIMMs).
32 MB
64 MB
128 MB
256 MB
512 MB Q3982A
Q2625A
Q2626A
C2627A
C2628A
Flash memory 
cards
(100-pin) Permanent storage for fonts and 
for ms.
16 MB
32 MB
64 MB Q2634A
Q2635A
Q2636A
EIO hard disk...

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Cable and interface 
accessoriesEIO cards●HP Jetdirect Connectivity Card 
for USB, serial, and LocalTalk 
connectivity
●HP Jetdirect 620N Print Server 
for Fast Ethernet (10/100Base-
TX) networks (RJ-45 only) 
(embedded 10/100Base-TX on 
the HP LaserJet 9040n/9050n 
and 9040dn/9050dn models is 
standard)
●HP 680n Wireless 802.11b 
connectivity
●HP Jetdirect 625N Print Server 
for Fast Ethernet (10/100Base-
TX networks) J4135A
J7934A
J6058A
J7960A
Maintenance...

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External view of printer and accessories
1. Standard top bin (face-down output bin)
2. Optional Tray 1
3. Right door
4. Vertical transfer door
5. Optional Tray 4
6. Tray 3
7. Tray 2
8. Left door (behind output device)
9. Optional duplex printing accessory (duplexer) (inside of the printer)
10. Optional output device (3,000-sheet stacker, 3,000-sheet stacker/stapler, multifunction     
finisher, or 8-bin mailbox) 
11. Upper bin (face-up output bin shown on optional output...

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Layout and basic operation of the control panel
The control panel includes three light-emitting diode (LED) indicator lights, four navigation 
buttons, dedicated Help, two job-specific buttons, a numeric keypad, and a graphical display 
(capable of showing up to four lines of text).
110111
112
121314
15
161718
11
19
Callout 
number Button Function
1
MENUEnters or exits the menus.
2
(Back Arrow) Backs up one step from a selection or from a keypad...

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Interpreting control-panel lights 
Using control-panel menus
For a complete list of control-panel items and possible values, see Control-panel menus. When 
additional trays or other accessories are installed in the printer, new menu items automatically 
appear.
To print a control-panel menu map
See  Menu map  for information about how to print a control-panel menu map.
To change a control-panel setting 
1Press  or MENU to open the menus.
2 Use   or   to scroll to the menu...

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Paper-handling status LED interpretation 
Use the following table to interpret the status LED on the optional 2,000-sheet input tray (optional 
Tray 4), optional 3,000-sheet stacker, optional 3,000-sheet stacker/stapler, optional multifunction 
finisher, and optional 8-bin mailbox.
Light Optional 2,000-sheet  input tray (Tray 4) Optional output device (3,000-sheet 
stacker, 3,000-sheet stacker/stapler, 
multifunction finisher, or 8-bin 
mailbox)...

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Printer software
Included with the printer is a CD-ROM that contains the printing-system software. The software 
components and printer drivers on this CD-ROM help you to use the printer to its fullest potential. 
See the installation notes on the CD-ROM for installation instructions.
NoteFor the latest information about the printing syst em software components, see the readme file on 
the Web at  www.hp.com/support/lj9050_lj9040
. For information about  installing the...