HP Officejet Pro 8000 User Manual

							HP Toolbox tabs
The HP Toolbox contains the following tabs.
TabsContents
Estimated Ink Level•Ink Level Information: Shows estimated ink
level for each cartridge.
NOTE:Ink level warnings and indicators
provide estimates for planning purposes only.
When you receive a low-ink warning message,
consider having a replacement cartridge
available to avoid possible printing delays. You
do not need to replace cartridges until
prompted to do so.
•Shop Online: Provides access to a Web site
from which you can order printing supplies for
the device online.
•Dial a cartridge: Shows telephone numbers
that you can call to order supplies for the
device. Telephone numbers are not available
for all countries/regions.
•Cartridge Details: Shows order numbers of
the installed ink cartridges.
Information•MyPrintMileage
•Printhead health
•Hardware Info
Services•Print Diagnostic Page: Allows you to print the
self-test diagnostic page of the device. This
page contains information about the device
and the supplies. For more information, see
Understand the self-test diagnostic page.
•Print a Print Quality Diagnostic Page: Allows
you to print the print-quality diagnostic report of
the device. This page contains information
about the device and ink cartridges.
•Align Printheads: Guides you through
aligning the printheads. For more information,
see 
To align the printheads.
•Clean Printheads: Guides you through
cleaning the printheads. For more information,
see 
To clean the printheads.
•Calibrate color: Allows you to calibrate the
colors that are printed.
Network SettingsGives information on the network settings. Also,
includes a button that allows you to open the
Network Toolbox and change some network
settings.
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							Network Toolbox
The Network Toolbox allows you to view and change some network settings. You can
change the IP address, turn the wireless radio on or off (some models only), perform
tests, and print reports.
To open the Network Toolbox
1.Open the HP Toolbox.
2.Click the Network Settings tab.
3.Click the Change Settings... button.
4.Do one of the following:
a. To change wired network settings, click Wired Settings.
b. To change wireless settings, click Wireless Settings (some models only).
c. To print reports or run a diagnostic test, click Utilities.
Use the HP Solution Center (Windows)
Use the HP Solution Center to change print settings, order supplies, and access the
onscreen Help.
The features available in the HP Solution Center vary depending on the devices you
have installed. The HP Solution Center is customized to show icons that are
associated with the selected device. If the selected device is not equipped with a
particular feature, then the icon for that feature does not appear in the HP Solution
Center.
To open the HP Solution Center
▲Double-click the HP Digital Imaging Monitor in the taskbar.
HP Printer Utility (Mac OS X)
The HP Printer Utility contains tools to configure print settings, calibrate the device,
clean the printheads, print the configuration page, order supplies online, and find Web
site support information.
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Open the HP Printer Utility
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HP Printer Utility panels
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Use the HP Device Manager
Open the HP Printer Utility
To open the HP Printer Utility from the HP Device Manager
1.Click on the HP Device Manager listed in the Dock.
2.Select Maintain printer from the Information and Settings menu.
3.Select the HP device, and click Launch Utility.
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							HP Printer Utility panels
This section covers the following topics:
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Information and Support panel
•
Printer Settings panel
Information and Support panel
•Supplies Status: Shows the information about currently installed printheads and
ink cartridges.
•Supply Info: Shows the ink cartridge replacement options.
•Device Information: Displays information about the model and serial number.
Also allows you to print the self-test diagnostic page of the device. This page
contains information about the device and the supplies. For more information, see
Understand the self-test diagnostic page.
•Print Quality Diagnostics: Allows you to diagnose issues affecting the print
quality of the device. For more information, see 
To print the print quality diagnostic
page.
•Clean: Guides you through cleaning the printheads. For more information, see 
To
clean the printheads.
•Align: Guides you through aligning the printheads. For more information, see 
To
align the printheads.
•Calibrate Linefeed: Allows you to perform linefeed calibration. For more
information, see 
To calibrate the linefeed.
•Control Panel Language: Allows you to set the language used to print reports
such as the configuration page.
•HP Support: Gain access to the HP Web site, where you can find support for the
device, register the device, and find information about returning and recycling used
printing supplies.
Printer Settings panel
•Trays Configuration: Set the default media type and size for a tray, and set the
tray priority. For more information, see 
Configure trays.
•Additional Settings: Launch the embedded Web server to change network
settings. Configure IP settings for network connectivity.
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							Use the HP Device Manager
To open the HP Photosmart Studio software on a Macintosh computer
1.Click the HP Photosmart Studio icon in the Dock.
The HP Photosmart Studio window appears.
2.In the HP Photosmart Studio task bar, click Devices.
The HP Device Manager window appears.
3.Select the device from the Device drop-down menu.
NOTE:On a Macintosh computer, the features available in the
HP Photosmart Studio software vary depending on the selected device.
Ink level warnings and indicators provide estimates for planning purposes only.
When you receive a low-ink warning message, consider having a replacement
cartridge available to avoid possible printing delays. You do not need to
replace cartridges until prompted to do so.
TIP:When the HP Photosmart Studio software is opened, you can gain
access to the Dock menu shortcuts by selecting and holding the mouse button
over the HP Photosmart Studio icon in the Dock.
Understand the self-test diagnostic page
Use the self-test diagnostic page to view current device information, ink cartridge
status, and printhead health status; to help troubleshoot problems; and to verify
installation of optional accessories, such as Tray 2.
If you need to call HP, it is often useful to print the self-test diagnostic page before
calling.
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							1. Printer Information: Shows device information (such as the product name, model
number, serial number, and firmware version number), the accessories that are
installed (such as the duplexer), and the number of pages printed from the trays
and accessories.
2. Ink Cartridge Status: Shows the estimated ink levels (represented in graphical
form as gauges) and the part numbers and expiration dates of the ink cartridges.
NOTE:Ink level warnings and indicators provide estimates for planning
purposes only. When you receive a low-ink warning message, consider having
a replacement cartridge available to avoid possible printing delays. You do not
need to replace cartridges until prompted to do so.
3. Printhead Status: Shows the status of the printhead health and the part numbers,
first-installation dates, and end-of-warranty dates of the printheads, as well as the
accumulated ink usage. The status options for the printhead are: good, fair, and
replace. If the status is fair, then the print quality must be monitored, but the
printhead does not need to replaced. If the status is replace, then the printhead
should be replaced, as the device will not function until it is. 
To print the self-test diagnostic page
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Control panel: Press and hold the 
 Cancel button for 3 seconds.
NOTE:For models that are connected to a network, the network configuration
or wireless (some models only) configuration page will also be printed.
•HP Toolbox (Windows): Click the Services tab, and then click Print Self-Test
Diagnostic Page.
•HP Printer Utility (Mac OS X): Click Device Information from the Information
and Support panel, and then click Print Configuration Page.
•Embedded Web Server: Click Settings, click Device Services, select Self-Test
Report from the drop-down menu in the Reports section, and then click Print.
Understand the network configuration or wireless (some
models only) status report
The network configuration or wireless (some models only) status report shows the
network or wireless settings for the device.
NOTE:The network configuration or wireless status report is printed when you
print a self-test report. For more information, see 
Understand the self-test
diagnostic page.
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							1. General Information: Shows information about the current status and connection
type of the network, and other information, such as the URL of the embedded Web
server and the hardware address of the device.
Network Status: This setting can be Ready or Offline. When the setting is Offline,
it implies either that the IP is being assigned or negotiated by the DHCP server, or
that the AutoIP or the network is not available.
2. 802.3 Wired (some models): Shows information about your wired network
connection, such as the hostname, IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, and
server.
Link Configuration: The possible values are 10T/100T HalfDplx/FullDplx, 10T
HalfDplx, 100T FullDplx, and 100T HalfDplx.
3. 802.11 Wireless (some models): Shows information about your wireless network
connection, such as the hostname, IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, and
server.
4. Miscellaneous: Shows information, such as the administrator details.
•mDNS: Shows information about the active Multicast Domain Name System
(mDNS) connection. mDNS services are typically used on small networks for
IP address and name resolution (through UDP port 5353) where a
conventional DNS server is not used.
•SLP: Shows information about the current Service Location Protocol (SLP)
connection. SLP is used by network management applications for device
management. The device supports SNMPv1 protocol on IP networks.
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							Configure the device (Windows)
You can connect the device directly to a computer, or you can share the device among
other users on a network.
NOTE:Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 must be installed on the computer system
to run the installation program.
Also, you must have administrator privileges to install a printer driver on Windows®
2000, Windows® XP, or Windows Vista.
When setting up the device, HP recommends that you connect it after you install the
software, because the installation program is designed to provide you with the easiest
setup experience. However, if you have connected the cable first, see 
To connect the
device before installing the software.
Direct connection
You can connect the device directly to your computer using a USB cable.
NOTE:If you install the device software and connect the device to a computer
running Windows, you can connect additional devices to the same computer with
USB cables without reinstalling the device software.
When setting up the device, HP recommends that you connect the device when
prompted by the installation software because the installation program is designed to
provide you with the easiest setup experience. However, if you have connected the
cable first, see 
To connect the device before installing the software.
To install the software before connecting the device (recommended)
1.Close any applications that are running.
2.Insert the Starter CD into the CD drive. The CD menu runs automatically. If the CD
menu does not start automatically, double-click the setup icon on the Starter CD.
3.On the CD menu, click Install USB-connected Device, and follow the onscreen
instructions.
NOTE:You can also share the device with other computers using a simple form
of networking known as locally shared networking. For more information, see 
To
share the device on a locally shared network.
To connect the device before installing the software
If you connected the device to the computer before installing the device software, the
Found New Hardware wizard displays on the computer screen.
NOTE:If you turned on the device, do not turn it off or unplug the cable from the
device while the installation program is running. If you do so, the installation
program will not finish.
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							1.In the Found New Hardware dialog box that displays methods for locating the
printer driver, select the Advanced option, and then click Next.
NOTE:Do not allow the Found New Hardware wizard to perform an
automatic search for the printer driver.
2.Select the check box for specifying the driver location, and ensure that the other
check boxes are clear.
3.Insert the Starter CD into the CD drive. If the CD menu appears, close it.
4.Browse to locate the root directory on the Starter CD (for example, D), and then
click OK.
5.Click Next, and follow the onscreen instructions.
6.Click Finish to close the Found New Hardware wizard. The wizard automatically
starts the installation program (this might take a short while).
7.Complete the installation process.
NOTE:You can also share the device with other computers using a simple form
of networking known as locally-shared networking. For more information, see 
To
share the device on a locally shared network.
To share the device on a locally shared network
In a locally shared network, the device is connected directly to the USB connector of a
selected computer (known as the server) and is shared by other computers (clients).
NOTE:When sharing a directly connected device, use the computer with the
newest operating system as the server.
Use this configuration only in small groups or when usage is low. The connected
computer is slowed down when many users print to the device.
1.Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Printers or Printers and Faxes.
- Or -
Click Start, click Control Panel, and then double-click Printers.
2.Right-click the device icon, click Properties, and then click the Sharing tab.
3.Click the option to share the device, and give it a share name.
Network connection
If the device has network capability, it can be shared in a network environment by
connecting it directly to the network. This type of connection offers the ability to
manage the device using the embedded Web server from any computer on the
network.
NOTE:Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 must be installed on the computer system
to run the installation program.
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							Choose the installation option for the type of network you have:
•Client/server network: If your network has a computer acting as a dedicated print
server, install the device software on the server, and then install the device
software on the client computers. For more information see 
Install the device on a
network and Install the device software on client computers. This method does not
allow you to share the full functionality of the device. Client computers can only
print from the device.
•Peer-to-peer network: If you have a peer-to-peer network (a network without a
dedicated print server), install the software on the computers that will be using the
device. For more information, see 
Install the device on a network.
In addition, you can connect to a network printer on both types of networks using the
Add Printer wizard in Windows. For more information, see 
Install the printer driver
using Add Printer.
Install the device on a network
Use the following steps to install the device software in the following networking
scenarios:
You have a peer-to-peer network (a network without a dedicated print server)
1.Remove the protective cover from the devices network port, and connect the
device to the network.
2.Close any third-party firewall and any applications that are running on the
computer system that are acting as the print server.
3.Insert the Starter CD into the CD drive. The CD menu starts automatically. If the
CD menu does not start automatically, browse to the CD drive of the computer,
and double-click Setup.exe.
4.On the CD menu, click Install Network/Wireless Device, and then follow the
onscreen instructions.
5.On the Connection Type screen, select Network/Wireless Device, and then click
Next.
6.Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.
NOTE:To share the device with Windows client computers, see Install the device
software on client computers and To share the device on a locally shared network.
Install the device software on client computers
After printer drivers are installed on the computer that is acting as the print server, the
printing functionality can be shared. Individual Windows users who want to use the
network device must install the software on their computers (clients).
A client computer can connect to the device in the following ways:
• In the Printers folder, double-click the Add Printer icon and follow the instructions
for a network installation. For more information, see 
Install the printer driver using
Add Printer.
• On the network, browse to the device and drag it to your Printers folder.
• Add the device and install the software from the INF file on your network. On the
Starter CD, the INF files are stored in the root directory of the CD.
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							Install the printer driver using Add Printer
1.Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Printers or Printers and Faxes.
- Or -
Click Start, click Control Panel, and then double-click Printers.
2.Double-click Add Printer, and then click Next.
3.Select Network Printer or Network Printer Server.
4.Click Next.
5.Do one of the following:
Type in the network path or queue name of the shared device, and then click Next.
Click Have Disk when prompted to select the device model.
Click Next and locate the device in the list of shared printers.
6.Click Next, and follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.
Install the device in a pure IPV6 network environment
If you are connecting the device to a Windows XP or Windows Vista computer on a
pure IPV6 network, follow these instructions to install the printer driver.
NOTE:If you attempt to install the device software from the Starter CD, you will
not be able to find the device and complete the software setup.
NOTE:In pure IPv6 network environment, only the printer driver is available.
Other device software features such as HP Toolbox and Solution Center will not be
available.
To install the device driver on Windows XP
1.Connect the HP device to your network.
2.Install the HP Standard TCP/IP port monitor from the util\ipv6 folder on the Starter
CD.
NOTE:Click Next, if you see a dialog box stating that the device cannot be
identified.
3.Print a network configuration page from the device to obtain the IP address. For
more information, see 
Understand the network configuration or wireless (some
models only) status report.
4.In the Windows Add Print Wizard, create a local printer, and select HP Standard
TCP/IP Port.
5.When prompted, type the Stateless IPv6 address of the HP device printed on the
Network configuration page. For example, 2001:DB8:1::4A50:33GFF:FE32:3333.
NOTE:The device status is not available in pure IPv6 network environment
running Windows XP.
To install the printer driver on Windows Vista
1.Click Start, and then Network.
2.Right-click on the device you are installing, and then click Install.
3.When prompted for the printer driver, select the root level of the Starter CD.
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