HP LaserJet P3005dn User Manual

Use HP Jetdirect print server cards .................................................................................................. 190
Install an HP Jetdirect print server card ........................................................................... 190
Remove an HP Jetdirect print server card ....................................................................... 191
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1 Device basics
Now that the device is set up and ready to use, take a few moments to familiarize yourself with the
device. This chapter contains basic information about the device features:
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Device comparison
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Features comparison
●
Walkaround
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Device software
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Device comparison
HP LaserJet P3005HP LaserJet P3005dHP LaserJet P3005nHP LaserJet
P3005dnHP LaserJet P3005x
●Prints up to
35 pages-per-
minute (ppm) on
letter-sized media,
and up to 33 ppm on
A4–sized media
● 48
 megabytes (MB)
total of random
access memory
(RAM)
● 100-sheet
multipurpose tray
(tray 1), 500-sheet
input tray (tray 2),
and 250-sheet
output bin
● Hi-Speed universal
serial bus (USB) 2.0
port
● One open dual inline
memory module
(DIMM) slot
● Enhanced input/
output (EIO) slot
● IEEE 1284B-...

Features comparison 
FeatureDescription
Performance●400 MHz processor
User interface●
Control-panel help
● HP Easy Printer Care software (a Web-based status and problem-solving tool)
● Windows® and Macintosh printer drivers
● Embedded Web server to access support and order supplies (for network-connected models
only)
Printer drivers●HP PCL 5
● HP PCL 6
● HP postscript level 3 emulation
Resolution●FastRes 1200—produces 1200-dots-per-inch (dpi) print 
quality for fast, high-quality printing of
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FeatureDescription
Supplies●The supplies status page contains information 
about toner level, page count, and estimated
pages remaining.
● The device checks for an authentic HP print cartridge at installation.
● Internet-enabled supply-orderin
g capabilities (using HP Easy Printer Care software)
Accessibility
●The online user guide is compatible with text screen-readers.
● The print cartridge can be installed and removed by using one hand.
● All doors and covers can be opened by using one hand.
● Media...

Walkaround
Device parts
Before using the device, familiarize yourself with the parts of the device.
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7
6
5
4
3
2
1
1Top output bin
2Long-media extension
3Latch to open the front cover (provides access to the print cartridge)
4Tray 1 (pull to open)
5Tray 2
6Control panel
7Right-side cover (provides access to DIMMs)
8On/off switch
2
1
1Interface ports (see Interface ports )
2Rear output bin (pull to open)
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Interface ports
The device has one EIO slot and three ports for connecting to a computer or a network.
EIO
1
2
3
4
1Type B Hi-Speed USB 2.0 connection
2RJ.45 Network connection (available only on models P3005n, P3005dn, and P3005x)
3IEEE 1284B-compliant parallel connection (available only on models P3005 and P3005d)
4EIO slot
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Device software
The printing-system software is included with the device. See the ge tting started guide for installation
instructions.
The printing system includes software for end users  and network administrators, and printer drivers for
access to the device features and communication with the computer.
NOTE For a list of printer drivers and updated HP device software, go to www.hp.com/go/
LJP3005_software .
Supported operating systems
The device supports the following operating systems:
Full...

The HP LaserJet P3005 printer uses the PCL 5, PCL 6, and HP postscript level 3 emulation printer
description language (PDL) drivers.
● Use the PCL 6 printer driver fo
r the best overall performance.
● Use the PCL 5 printer driver 
for general office printing.
● Use the PS driver for printing
 from HP postscript-based prog rams, for compatibility with HP
postscript Level 3 needs, or for PS flash font support.
Driver Autoconfiguration
The HP LaserJet PCL 5, PCL 6, and PS level 3 emulation drivers for...