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
 Universal serial bus (USB), serial, and LocalTalk
 Fast Ethernet 10/100TX
 Wireless 802.11b
●Parallel B connection
●Local area network (LAN)-connector (RJ-45) for the embedded print server (standard on the 
HP LaserJet 9040n/9050n and the HP LaserJet 9040dn/9050dn)
Environmental features
●The Sleep setting saves energy (meets ENERGY STAR® guidelines, Version 3.0)
Note
See Protecting the environment  for more information.
Firmware updates  
Use information from the HP Web site to upgrade the printer and system firmware. To download 
the latest firmware, go to www.hp.com/go/lj9040_firmware
 or to www.hp.com/go/
lj9050_firmware and follow the onscreen instructions. To easily send firmware updates to 
multiple printers, use the HP Web Jetadmin software (go to  www.hp.com/go/webjetadmin
).
NoteThe firmware for the HP LaserJet 9040n/9050n and the HP LaserJet 9040dn/9050dn includes 
the networking modules.
Optional HP EIO hard disk  
The EIO hard disk accessory can be used to store selected print jobs, support RIP ONCE 
technology, and permanently store downloaded fonts and forms in the printer. Unlike standard 
printer memory, many items on the EIO hard disk remain in the printer even when the printer is 
turned off. Fonts downloaded to the EIO hard disk are available to all users of the printer.
The EIO hard disk can be write-protected through software for additional security.
Use the device storage manager applet in HP Web Jetadmin to delete files and manage fonts on 
a mass-storage device. See  Embedded Web server. For more information, see the printer 
software Help.
Hewlett-Packard Company occasionally introduces new software tools for use with your printer 
and accessories. These tools are available from the Internet. For more information, go to 
www.hp.com/suppor t/lj9050_lj9040
.
Macintosh users
Use the HP LaserJet Utility to download fo nts and files. For more information, see HP LaserJet 
Utility  or the HP LaserJet Utility Guide online Help t hat is included with your HP LaserJet Utility 
software.
 
						

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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 feeds up to 100 sheets 
of paper, or smaller amounts of 
special media such as envelopes and 
labels.
C8568A
Optional Tray 4 
(2,000-sheet 
feeder) An optional tray that fits under the 
printer for increased input capacity.
C8531A
Optional Duplex 
printing 
accessory 
(duplexer)
(standard on the 
HP LaserJet 
9040dn/9050dn 
model) Produces automatic printing on both 
sides of paper.
C8532A
 
						

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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 capacity, 
stapling for as many as 50 sheets of 
paper, plus folding and saddle-
stitching of booklets that contain up to 
10 sheets of paper. C8088B
8-bin mailbox A device that provides a face-up bin  (upper bin) and 8 face-down bins that 
can be assigned to individual users or 
workgroups. The device also 
functions as a job separator, stacker, 
and sorter/collator. Q5693A
Printing supplies Print cartridge
(average of 
30,000 pages at 
approximately 
5% coverage)Replacement HP maximum capacity, 
smart print cartridge.
C8543X
Staple cartridge 
(for stacker/
stapler) Replacement HP 5,000-staple 
cartridge.
C8091A
Staple cartridge 
(for multifunction 
finisher) Replacement HP 5,000-staple 
cartridge.
C8092A
Type of item Item Description or use Order 
number
 
						

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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 Permanent storage for fonts and  forms. Enables RIP ONCE 
technology of print jobs that are too 
large to RIP ONCE in RAM. J6073A 
(> 5 GB)
Type of item Item Description or use Order 
number
 
						

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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 kit Printer 
maintenance kit
●The kit contains two Type 1 
rollers, seven Type 2 rollers, one 
transfer roller assembly, and one 
fuser assembly. C9152A (for 
110-V models)
C9153A (for 
220-V models)
Type of item Item Description or use Order 
number
 
						

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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 device)
12. Front door
13. Left door
14. EIO slot 1
15. EIO slot 2
16. Power cord
17. Tray 4 output power
Note For specific information about the output bins for each optional output device, see  Selecting the 
output bin.
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12
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19
110
111112
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114
115
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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 entry.
3
(Up Arrow)Navigates to the previous item in the list.
4
(SELECT)
●Saves the selected value for that item. An asterisk 
( * ) appears next 
to the selection, indicating that it is the new default. Default settings 
remain when the printer is turned off or is reset (unless you reset all 
factory defaults from the  Resets  menu).
●Prints one of the printer information pages from the control panel.
5NUMERIC KEYPADCan be used to specify numeric values.
6
(Clear) Returns a numeric entry to its default value.
7
(Down Arrow)Navigates to the next item in the list.
8
(Help)
Gets help about the message that currently appears.
 
						

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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 you want, and press   to select it. Depending on the 
menu, you might have to repeat this step to select a submenu.
3 Use   or   to scroll to the item you want, and press   to select it.
4 Use   or   to scroll to the value you want, and press   to select it. An asterisk 
( * ) 
appears next to the selection on the control-panel display, indicating that it is now the default.
5 Press 
MENU to exit the menu.
Note Settings in the printer driver and software override control-panel settings. (Software settings 
override printer driver settings.) If you cannot open a menu or use an item, it is either not an option 
for the printer, or your network administrator has locked the function. (The control panel reads 
ACCESS DENIED MENUS LOCKED .) See your network administrator.
9
STOPBrings up the 
Stop menu with the following options:
●Cancel the current print job.
●Pause the printer.
●Resume printing if the printer was paused.
Callout 
number Button Function
Callout 
number Light Indication
10
Attention Off On
BlinkingThe printer has no error.
The printer has a critical error. Turn the printer off and 
then on.
Action is required. See the control-panel display.
11Data Off
On
BlinkingThe printer has no data to print.
The printer has data to print, but is not ready or is offline.
The printer is processing or is printing the data.
12Ready Off
On
BlinkingThe printer is offline or has an error.
The printer is ready to print.
The printer is going offline; wait for the blinking to stop.
 
						

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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)
Solid green
The accessory is on and 
ready. The accessory is on and ready.
Blinking green The accessory is in service 
mode. The accessory is in service mode.
Solid amber The accessory is 
experiencing a hardware 
malfunction. The accessory is experiencing a hardware 
malfunction.
Blinking amber The accessory has a jam, or 
a page needs to be removed 
from the tray, even if the 
page is not jammed.
The vertical transfer door 
might be open. The accessory has a jam, or a page needs to 
be removed from the unit, even if the page is 
not jammed.
The accessory is not correctly attached to the 
printer.
Off The printer might be in 
Sleep mode. Press any 
button of your choice.
The accessory is not 
receiving power. The printer might be in Sleep mode. Press 
any button of your choice.
The accessory is not receiving power.
 
						

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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 printer 
software, see the install notes on the CD-ROM that was included with the printer.
This section summarizes the software that is included on the CD-ROM. The printing system 
includes software for the following operating environments:
●Microsoft® Windows 9 X and Windows Millennium Edition (Me)
●Microsoft Windows NT® 4.0, Windows 2000, and Windows XP
●IBM OS/2 version 3.0 or later (also available on the Web)
●Apple Mac OS 7.5 or later
●Linux (also available on the Web)
The printing system also includes software fo r network administrators that use the following 
network operating systems: 
●Microsoft Windows 9 X and Windows Me
●Microsoft Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, and Windows XP
●Microsoft Windows Server 2003
●Mac OS (EtherTalk)
●Linux (Web)
●UNIX® (Web)
Network printer installation for UNIX and other ne twork operating systems is available from the 
Web or through a local HP-authorized distributor.
Note For a list of printer drivers, updated HP printer software, and product support information, go to 
www.hp.com/support/lj9050_lj9040.
Software features
Automatic configuration, Update Now, and Preconfiguration features are available with the 
HP LaserJet 9040/9050 series printers.
Driver Autoconfiguration
The HP LaserJet PCL 6 and PCL 5e drivers for Windows and the PS drivers for Windows 2000 
and Windows XP feature automatic discovery and driver configuration for printer accessories at 
the time of installation. Some accessories that Driver Autoconfiguration supports are the 
duplexing unit, optional paper trays, and dual inline memory modules (DIMMs).