HP P2055 Manual

							Manage supplies
Using, storing, and monitoring the print cartridge can help ensure high-quality output.
Supplies life
For information regarding specific product yield, see www.hp.com/go/learnaboutsupplies.com.
To order supplies, see 
Parts and diagrams on page 253 .
Manage the print cartridge
Print-cartridge storage
Do not remove the print cartridge from its package until you are ready to use it.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the print cartridge, do not expose it to light for more than a few
minutes.
Use genuine HP print cartridges
When you use a genuine new HP print cartridge, you can obtain the following supplies information:
● Percentage of supplies remaining
● Estimated number of pages remaining
● Number of pages printed
HP policy on non-HP print cartridges
Hewlett-Packard Company cannot recommend the use of non-HP print cartridges, either new or
remanufactured.
NOTE:
Any damage caused by a non-HP print cartridge is not covered under the HP warranty and
service agreements.
To install a new HP  print cartridge, see Change the print cartridge on page 62. To recycle the used
cartridge, follow the instructions included with the new cartridge.
Print-cartridge authentication
The device automatically authenticates the print cart ridge when it is inserted into the device. During
authentication, the device notifies you whether a cartridge is a genuine HP print cartridge.
If the device control-panel message states that this  is not a genuine HP print cartridge and you believe
you purchased an HP print cartridge, see 
HP fraud hotline and Web site on page 59 .
HP fraud hotline and Web site
Call the HP fraud hotline (1-877-219-3183,  toll-free in North America) or go to www.hp.com/go/
anticounterfeit when you install an HP print cartridge an d the control-panel message says the cartridge
is non-HP. HP will help determine if the cartridge  is genuine and take steps to resolve the problem.
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							Your print cartridge might not be a genuine HP print cartridge if you notice the following:
●You are experiencing a high number 
of problems with the print cartridge.
● The cartridge does not look like it usually does (f
or example, the orange pull tab is missing, or the
packaging differs from HP packaging).
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							Replace supplies and parts
Supply replacement guidelines
Keep the following guidelines in mind when setting up the product.
●Sufficient space is required above and in the front of the product for removing supplies.
● The product should be located on a flat, sturdy surface.
NOTE:
Hewlett-Packard recommends the use of HP supp lies in this product. Use of non-HP supplies
can cause problems requiring service that is not  covered by the HP warranty or service agreements.
Redistribute toner
When toner is low, faded or light areas appear on the printed page. You might be able to temporarily
improve print quality by redistributing the toner.
1.Push the button to open the print-cartridge door, and then remove the print cartridge.
2.To redistribute the toner, gently rock th e print cartridge from front to back.
CAUTION:If toner gets on your clothing, wipe it off with a dry cloth and wash the clothing in cold
water.  Hot water sets toner into the fabric .
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							3.Reinsert the print cartridge into the produc t, and then close the print-cartridge door.
If the print is still light, install a new print cartridge.
Change the print cartridge
When a print cartridge approaches the end of useful life, you are prompted to order a replacement. You
can continue printing with the current cartridge until redistributing the toner no longer yields acceptable
print quality.
1.Push the button to open the print-cartridge  door, and then remove the print cartridge.
2.Remove the new print cartridge from the bag. Place  the used print cartridge in the bag for recycling.
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							3.Grasp both sides of the print cartridge and distribut e the toner by gently rocking the print cartridge.
CAUTION:Do not touch the shutter or the surface of the roller.
4.Bend the tab on the left side of the cartridge unt il the tab breaks loose. Pull the tab until all the tape
is removed from the cartridge. Place the tab and tape in the print-cartridge box to return for
recycling.
5. Align the print cartridge with the tracks inside the pr oduct, insert the print cartridge until it is firmly
seated, and then close the print-cartridge door.
6. Installation is complete. Place the used print cartridge in the box in which the new cartridge arrived.
See the enclosed recycling guide for recycling instructions.
For additional help, go to 
www.hp.com/support/ljp2050series  or www.hp.com/support/ljp2030series  .
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							Install memory (HP LaserJet P2050 Series Printers only)
NOTE:Single inline memory modules (SIMMs) used in previous HP LaserJet products are not
compatible with the product.
Install product memory
This product has one DIMM slot.
CAUTION: Static electricity can damage DIMMs. When  handling DIMMs, either wear an antistatic
wrist strap or frequently touch the  surface of the DIMM antistatic package, then touch bare metal on the
product.
If you have not already done so, print a configuratio n page to find out how much memory is installed in
the product before adding more memory. See 
Print the information pages on page 48 .
1. After the configuration page has printed, turn the product off and disconnect the power cord.
2.Disconnect all interface cables.
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							3.Open the DIMM-access door on the left side of the product.
4.Remove the DIMM from  the antistatic package.
CAUTION:To reduce the possibility of damage caused  by static electricity, always wear an
electrostatic discharge (ESD) wris t strap or touch the surface of the antistatic package before
handling DIMMs.
5. Hold the DIMM by the edges, and align the notc hes on the DIMM with the DIMM slot. (Check that
the locks on each side of the DIMM slot are open.)
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							6.Hold the DIMM at a 45-degree angle, and then push  the upper contacts of the DIMM firmly into the
slot. Make sure that the locks on each side of the DIMM snap into place.
CAUTION: Pressing the DIMM straight down can damage the contact pins.
NOTE:To remove a DIMM, first release the locks.
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							7.Close the access door, and press firmly until it snaps into place.
8.Reconnect the interface cable or cables and the power cord.
9.Turn the product on.
Check DIMM installation
After installing the DIMM, make sure that the installation was successful.
1.Turn the product on. Check that  the Ready light is illuminated after the prod uct has gone through
the startup sequence. If an error message appear s, a DIMM might have been incorrectly installed.
See 
Interpret control-panel messages (HP La serJet P2050 Series Printers only) on page 219.
2. Print a configuration page (see 
Print the information pages on page 48).
3. Check the memory section on the configuration page  and compare it to the configuration page that
was printed before the memory installation. If th e amount of memory has not increased, the DIMM
might not be installed correctly, or the DIMM might  be defective. Repeat the installation procedure.
If necessary, install a different DIMM.
NOTE: If you installed a product language (persona lity), check the Installed Personalities and
Options section on the configuration page. Th is area should list the new product language.
Save resources (permanent resources)
Utilities or jobs that you download to the product sometimes include resources (for example, fonts,
macros, or patterns). Resources that are internally marked as permanent remain in the product memory
until you turn the product off.
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							Use the following guidelines if you use the page description language (PDL) ability to mark resources
as permanent. For technical details, see an appropriate PDL reference for PCL or PS.
● Mark resources as permanent only when it is absolutely necessary that they remain in memory
while the product is turned on.
● Send permanent resources to the product only at the beginning of a print job and not while the
product is printing.
NOTE:
Overusing permanent resources or downloading th em while the product is printing might affect
product performance or the ability to print complex pages.
Enable memory for Windows
1. Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 (using the default Start menu view) : Click Start, click
Settings, and then click  Printers and Faxes.
-or-
Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Se rver 2003 (using the Classic Start menu
view) : Click  Start, click Settings , and then click Printers .
-or-
Windows Vista : Click Start, click Control Panel , and then in the category for  Hardware and
Sound  click Printer .
2. Right-click the driver icon, and then select  Properties.
3. Click the  Device Settings  tab.
4. Expand the area for  Installable Options.
5. Next to  Printer Memory , select the total amount of memory that is installed.
6. Click  OK.
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