hp LaserJet 1300n

hp LaserJet 1150 and hp LaserJet 1300 series printer

user guide

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Contents

1 Printer basics
Quick access to more information. 2 WWW links for drivers, software, and support. 2 User guide links. 2 Where to look for more information. 2 Printer configurations. 3 hp LaserJet 1150. 3 hp LaserJet 1300. 4 hp LaserJet 1300n. 4 Printer features. 5 Print with excellent quality. 5 Save time. 5 Save money. 5 Create professional documents. 5 Walk around. 6 hp LaserJet 1150 printer and hp LaserJet 1300 series printer. 6 Printer control panel. 8 Media paths. 9 Main input tray. 9 Priority input tray. 9 Printer media guides. 9 Straight-through output path. 10 Output bin. 10 Print cartridge access. 11 Print cartridge door. 11 Printer software. 12 Supported operating systems. 12 Installing printer software. 12 Printer properties (driver). 13 Print setting priorities. 14 Printer properties online help. 14 Software for Windows. 15 Software for Macintosh computers. 17 hp LaserJet 1150 printer. 17 hp LaserJet 1300 series printer. 18 Accessing the print driver (Mac OS 9.x). 18 PostScript Printer Description files (PPDs). 18 Software for network installations only. 19 Printer connections. 20 USB connections. 20 Parallel connections. 21 Network connections. 22 Wireless connections. 22

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2 Media
Choosing paper and other media. 24 Media to avoid. 25 Media that may damage the printer. 25 Optimizing print quality for media types. 26 Loading media into the input trays. 27 Main input tray. 27 Priority input tray. 27 Specific types of media. 27 Printing on transparencies or labels. 28 Printing on envelopes. 29 Printing one envelope. 29 Printing multiple envelopes. 31 Printing on letterhead and preprinted forms. 33 To print letterhead or preprinted forms. 33 Printing on custom-sized media and cardstock. 34

3 Printing tasks

Manual feed. 36 Printing watermarks. 37 Accessing the watermark feature. 37 Printing multiple pages on a single sheet of paper (N-up printing). 38 Accessing the multiple pages per sheet feature. 38 Printing on both sides of the paper (manual duplexing). 39 Manual duplex using the top output bin. 39 Manual duplex on heavy media or card stock. 41 Printing booklets. 42 Canceling a print job. 44 Understanding print quality settings. 45 Using EconoMode (Saves toner). 46

4 Maintenance

Using HP print cartridges. 48 HP policy on non-HP print cartridges. 48 Storing print cartridges. 49 Print cartridge life expectancy. 50 Saving toner. 51 Redistributing toner. 52 Changing the print cartridge. 53 Cleaning the printer. 55 Cleaning the print cartridge area. 55 Cleaning the printer media path. 56

5 Managing the printer

Printer information pages. 58 Demo page. 58 Configuration page. 58 Using the hp toolbox. 59 Supported operating systems. 59 Supported browsers. 59 To view hp toolbox. 59 hp toolbox sections. 60 Other links. 60 Status tab. 61 Troubleshooting tab. 61 iv Contents
Alerts tab. 62 Documentation tab. 62 Advanced Printer Settings window. 63 Network window. 63 Using the embedded Web server. 64 To open the embedded Web server. 64 Information tab. 65 Settings tab. 65 Networking tab. 66 Other links. 66 Wireless printing. 67 IEEE 802.11b standard. 67 Bluetooth. 67

6 Problemsolving

Finding the solution. 70 Status light patterns. 72 Common Macintosh problems. 74 Selecting an Alternate PostScript Printer Description (PPD) for the hp LaserJet 1300 series printer. 78 Renaming the Printer (hp LaserJet 1300 series only). 78 Troubleshooting PostScript (PS) errors. 79 Paper handling problems. 80 Printed page is different than what appeared on screen. 82 Printer software problems. 84 Improving print quality. 85 Light print or faded. 85 Toner specks. 85 Dropouts. 85 Vertical lines. 85 Gray background. 86 Toner smear. 86 Loose toner. 86 Vertical repetitive defects. 86 Misformed characters. 87 Page skew. 87 Curl or wave. 87 Wrinkles or creases. 87 Toner scatter outline. 88 Clearing jams. 89 Removing a jammed page. 90 Changing the pickup roller. 92 Cleaning the pickup roller. 95 Changing the printer separation pad. 96
Appendix A Printer specifications
Specifications. 100 FCC compliance. 104 Environmental product stewardship program. 105 Protecting the environment. 105 Material safety data sheet. 107 Regulatory statements. 108 Declaration of Conformity. 108 Declaration of Conformity. 109 Laser safety statement. 110 Canadian DOC regulations. 110 Contents v
Korean EMI statement. 110 VCCI statement (Japan). 110 Laser statement for Finland. 111
Appendix B Media specifications
Printer media specifications. 114 Supported media sizes. 115 Guidelines for using media. 116 Paper. 116 Labels. 117 Transparencies. 117 Envelopes. 118 Card stock and heavy media. 119
Appendix C Warranty and licensing
Hewlett-Packard software license agreement. 122 Hewlett-Packard limited warranty statement. 123 Limited warranty for print cartridge life. 124 Hardware service. 125 Extended warranty. 126 Guidelines for repacking the printer. 127 How to contact HP. 128
Appendix D Ordering supplies and accessories
Ordering supplies and accessories. 129 10/100 networking and wireless print servers. 131
Appendix E Network configuration
Installing a shared printer on Windows 98 and Millennium. 133 Installing a shared printer on Windows 2000. 134 Installing a shared printer on Windows XP. 135

Appendix F Memory

Installing a memory DIMM (1300 series only). 138 Testing the DIMM installation. 140 Removing a DIMM. 141
Appendix G Working with the print server
Installing the print server. 144 Printing a configuration page. 144 Using the print servers embedded Web server. 145 Changing the IP address. 145 Troubleshooting the print server. 146 Installed print server stops working. 146 Print server status light. 147 Restoring the factory default settings. 148

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hp LaserJet 1300

20 ppm for letter-size paper, 19 ppm for A4-size paper First page out in less than 10 seconds 1200 dpi (ProRes 1200) resolution 250-sheet enclosed input tray 10-sheet priority feed tray Optional additional 250-sheet input tray 16 MB RAM Memory is upgradeable to 80 MB 4000- or 2500-page print cartridge PCL 6 and PCL 5e and PostScript 2 emulation USB 1284-B parallel port (through LIO connectivity card) Windows 98, Me, 2000, XP Mac OS 9.x Mac OS X v10.1 and v10.2 Internal LIO network and wireless printing options Power switch 45 PCL fonts 35 PS fonts
The HP LaserJet 1300n printer includes all the features of the 1300 model, plus an HP Jetdirect print server network card.

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Printer features
Congratulations on the purchase of your new product. The HP LaserJet 1150 and HP LaserJet 1300 series printers provide the following benefits.
Print with excellent quality
Print 1200 dots per inch. For the HP LaserJet 1150 printer, host-based and PCL 5e drivers are available. For the HP LaserJet 1300 series printer, PCL 5e, PCL 6, and PS drivers are available. The printer automatically determines and switches to the appropriate language for the print job.

Save time

Fast printing at up to 18 pages per minute (ppm) for the HP LaserJet 1150 printer and up to 20 ppm for the HP LaserJet 1300 series printer. No waiting. The first page is out in less than 10 seconds.

Save money

Use EconoMode to save toner. Print multiple pages on a single sheet of paper (N-up printing).
Create professional documents
Use watermarks, such as Confidential, to protect your documents. Print booklets. You can use this feature to easily print the pages in the order required to create cards or books. Once printed, all you have to do is fold and staple the pages. Print the first page on different media than the rest of the pages.

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Walk around
hp LaserJet 1150 printer and hp LaserJet 1300 series printer
7 Ready light Go button and light Attention light Main input tray Priority input tray Output bin Print cartridge door 4

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7 Straight-through output door On/off switch Power receptacle USB port Parallel port (HP LaserJet 1150 printer) LIO connectivity slot (HP LaserJet 1300 series) HP Jetdirect print server (HP LaserJet 1300n printer only) Parallel LIO adaptor (HP LaserJet 1300 series only) 5

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Printer control panel
The printer control panel is comprised of two lights and one lighted button. These lights produce patterns that identify your printers status.

Output bin

The output bin is located on the top of the printer. Printed media is collected here in the correct sequence when the straight-through output door is closed. Use the output bin when printing normal and large, collated documents.

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Print cartridge access

Print cartridge door

The print cartridge door is located on the front of the printer. You must open the print cartridge door to access the print cartridge, clear jams, and clean the printer. To open the print cartridge door, firmly grasp the left and right sides and pull the print cartridge door toward you. Note You will feel some resistance when opening the print cartridge door. Opening the print cartridge door conveniently lifts the print cartridge for easy removal.
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Printer software

Supported operating systems
For easy printer setup and access to the full range of printer features, HP strongly recommends that you install the software provided. Not all software is available in all languages. Install the software before setting up the printer. See the Readme for the latest software information. The most recent drivers, additional drivers, and other software are available from the Internet and other sources. The printer comes with software for the following operating systems:
Windows 98 Windows Me Windows 2000 Windows XP (32-bit) Mac OS 9.x Mac OS X v10.1 and v10.2 (Apple encourages OS X v10.0 users to upgrade to v10.1)
Installing printer software
To install printer software for Windows 95 and Windows NT 4.0
To install the printer software for Windows 95 and Windows NT 4.0, you must use the Add Printer Wizard. Click Start, and then point to Settings. Click Printers. Double-click Add Printer. Select the port that the printer is connected to, and click Next. Click Have Disk. Click Browse. On the CD-ROM, browse to the driver you want to install as follows: a b c d e f 7 Select your language from the directory list, and double-click. Select drivers from the directory list, and double-click. Select your operating system from the directory list, and double-click. Select the driver from the directory list, and double-click. Click OK to select the INF file. Click the HP LaserJet 1150 or HP LaserJet 1300 series printer, and click OK to begin the installation.
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the software installation.
To install printer software for all other operating systems

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Saving toner
While in EconoMode, the printer uses less toner on each page. Selecting this option will extend the life of the print cartridge and reduce your cost per page, but it will reduce print quality. See Using EconoMode (Saves toner) for more information.

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Redistributing 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, which means that you might be able to finish the current print job before replacing the print cartridge. Note You will feel some resistance when you open the print cartridge door. Opening the print cartridge door conveniently lifts the print cartridge for removal. 1 Open the print cartridge door, and remove the print cartridge from the printer.
To prevent damage, do not expose the print cartridge to light. Cover it with a sheet of paper. 2 To redistribute the toner, gently shake the print cartridge from side to side.
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. 3 Reinsert the print cartridge into the printer, and close the print cartridge door.
If the print is still light, install a new print cartridge. See Changing the print cartridge for instructions.

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Changing the print cartridge
Note You will feel some resistance when you open the print cartridge door. Opening the print cartridge door conveniently lifts the print cartridge for removal. 1 Open the print cartridge door, and remove the old print cartridge. See the recycling information inside the print cartridge box.
To prevent damage, do not expose the print cartridge to light. Cover it with a piece of paper. 2 Remove the new print cartridge from the packaging, and gently shake it from side to side to distribute the toner evenly inside the cartridge.
Bend the tab on the right side of the cartridge to break it loose.
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Pull the tab until all the tape is removed from the cartridge. Put the tab in the print cartridge box to return for recycling.
Insert the print cartridge in the printer, making sure that the print cartridge is in position. Close the print cartridge door.
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.

hp toolbox sections
The HP toolbox software contains these sections:
Status tab Troubleshooting tab Alerts tab Documentation tab Advanced Printer Settings window Network window (available only for the HP LaserJet 1300 series printer and only when an LIO card is installed)

Other links

Each page in the HP toolbox contains links to the HP website for product registration, product support, and for ordering supplies. You must have Internet access in order to use any of these links. If you use a dial-up connection and did not connect when you first opened the HP toolbox, you must connect before you can visit these websites.

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Status tab
The Status tab has links to these main pages:
Device Status. View printer status information. This page will indicate printer conditions such as a paper jam or an empty tray. After you correct a problem with the printer, click the Refresh button to update the device status. Supplies Status. This page is available for the HP LaserJet 1300 series printer only. View detailed supplies status such as the percent of toner remaining in the print cartridge and the number of pages printed with the current print cartridge. This page also has links to order supplies and to find recycling information. Print Info pages. Print the configuration page and various other information pages that are available for the printer.

Troubleshooting tab

The Troubleshooting tab provides links to various printer troubleshooting information. For example, these pages provide information on how to clear a jam, how to resolve print quality problems, how to interpret the control panel lights, and how to resolve other problems with the printer.

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Alerts tab
The Alerts tab allows you to configure the printer to automatically notify you of printer alerts. The Alerts tab has links to these main pages:
Set up status alerts Set up e-mail alerts Administrative settings

Set up status alerts

On the Set up status alerts page you can choose to turn alerts on or off, specify when the printer should send an alert, and choose from two different types of alerts:

This tab allows you to configure the printer from your computer. If this printer is networked, always consult with the printer administrator before changing settings on this tab. The Settings tab contains the following pages.
Device Information. View and change basic information about the printer. Paper Handling. View and change the settings for the printers input tray. Printing. View and change the default printer job settings. PCL. View and change the PCL font information. PostScript. View and change the settings for PS errors and timeout. Print Quality. View and change the print quality settings. Print Modes. View and change the print modes for various media types. System Setup. View and change system information. I/O. View and change the I/O timeout setting. Service. Complete service tasks in the printer, such as changing all the printer settings back to the factory default settings.
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Networking tab

This tab allows the network administrator to control network-related settings for the printer when it is connected to an IP-based network.
This section contains links that connect you to the Internet. You must have Internet access in order to use any of these links. If you use a dial-up connection and did not connect when you first opened the embedded Web server, you must connect before you can visit these web sites. Connecting might require that you close the embedded Web server and reopen it.
Product Registration. Connects you to the product registration page on the HP web site. Order Supplies. Click this link to connect to the HP web site and order genuine HP supplies, such as print cartridges and paper. Product Support. Connects to the support site for the HP LaserJet 1300 series printer. You can search for help regarding general topics.

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Wireless printing
Wireless networks offer a safe, secure, and cost-effective alternative to traditional wired network connections. See Ordering supplies and accessories for a list of available wireless print servers.

IEEE 802.11b standard

With the wireless HP Jetdirect 802.11b print server, HP peripherals can be placed anywhere in the office or home and connected to a wireless network running Microsoft, Apple, Netware, UNIX, or Linux network operating systems. This wireless technology provides a high-quality printing solution without the physical constraints of wiring. Peripherals can be conveniently placed anywhere in an office or home and can be easily moved without changing network cables. Installation is easy with the HP Install Network Printer Wizard. HP Jetdirect 802.11b print servers are available for USB and parallel connections.

Step 5: Is the printer communicating with the computer?
Try printing a document from a software application. Yes: If the document prints, go to Step 6: Does the printed page look like you expected? No: If the document does not print, see Printer software problems. If you are using a Macintosh computer, see Common Macintosh problems. If you are using a PS driver, see Troubleshooting PostScript (PS) errors. If you are unable to resolve the problem, Contact HP support.
Step 6: Does the printed page look like you expected?
Yes: The problem should be resolved. If it is not resolved, Contact HP support. No: See Printed page is different than what appeared on screen. If you are unable to resolve the problem, Contact HP support.

Contact HP support

In the United States, see http://www.hp.com/support/lj1150 for the HP LaserJet 1150 printer, or see http://www.hp.com/support/lj1300 for the HP LaserJet 1300 series printer. In other locations, see http://www.hp.com

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Status light patterns
Light status legend Symbol for light off Symbol for light on Symbol for light blinking
Control panel light message Light status Condition of the printer
Ready The printer is ready to print.

Action

No action is necessary. To print a configuration page, press and release the Go button on the printer control panel.
Processing The printer is receiving or processing data.
Wait for the job to print.
Manual feed or out of memory The printer is in manual feed mode or out of memory. You can continue printing.
Make sure that you have loaded the correct media. To continue printing, press and release the Go button. The software controls manual feed. If you do not want to be in manual feed mode, change the setting from your printer properties. See Printer properties (driver) for more information. The page being printed might be too complex for the printers memory capacity. To continue printing, press and release the Go button. Lower the resolution. See Understanding print quality settings for more information. Add more memory. See Installing a memory DIMM (1300 series only) for more information.
Door open, media out, no print cartridge, or media jam The printer is in an error state that requires operator intervention or help.
Check the following: The print cartridge door is completely closed. Media is loaded. See Loading media into the input trays for instructions. The print cartridge is correctly installed in the printer. See Changing the print cartridge for instructions. There is a media jam. See Clearing jams for instructions. The left side panel is completely closed.

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Control panel light message (continued) Light status Condition of the printer Action
No action is necessary. Printer initialization/Cancel Job/Cleaning Mode A printer initialization is taking place. If all lights blink for 1/2 of a second or longer in a sequence: the printing is initializing all previously sent print jobs are being purged a cleaning page is being printed Fatal error All lights are on.

VM Error

Font Error

Range Check

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Paper handling problems

Paper jam Print is skewed (crooked) More than one sheet of media feeds through the printer at one time Printer does not pull media from the media input tray Printer curled the media The printed media does not exit to the correct path Print job is extremely slow
Media handling problems Problem

Paper jam

See Clearing jams for more information. Make sure that you are printing with media that meets specifications. See Printer media specifications for more information. Make sure that you are printing with media that is not wrinkled, folded, or damaged. Make sure that the printer is clean. See Cleaning the printer for more information. If you are printing to the straight-through output path, close and open the door again to make sure that the green release levers are closed. See Page skew for more information. Adjust the media guides to the width and length of the media that you are using and try reprinting. See Printer media guides or Loading media into the input trays for more information. The media input tray might be too full. See Loading media into the input trays for more information. Make sure that the media is not wrinkled, folded, or damaged. The printer separation pad might be worn. See Changing the printer separation pad for more information. Make sure that the printer is not in manual feed mode. See Status light patterns for more information. The pickup roller might be dirty or damaged. See Cleaning the pickup roller or Changing the pickup roller for instructions. See Curl or wave for more information. Open the straight-through output door to print straight through. See Media paths or Media for more information.
Print is skewed (crooked)
More than one sheet of media feeds through the printer at one time
Printer does not pull media from the media input tray

Printer curled the media

The printed media does not exit Open or close the straight-through output door to reflect the output path that to the correct path you want to use. See Media paths for more information.

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Media handling problems (continued) Problem
Print job is extremely slow
The maximum speed of the printer is up to 18 pages per minute for the HP LaserJet 1150 printer and up to 20 pages per minute for the HP LaserJet 1300 series printer. Your print job might be very complex. Try the following: Reduce the complexity of your document (for example, reduce the number of multiple graphics). In the printer driver, set the media type to plain paper.
This may cause toner to fuse improperly if using heavy media.
Add printer memory. See Installing a memory DIMM (1300 series only) Narrow media or heavy media will slow printing. Use normal media.
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Printed page is different than what appeared on screen
Garbled, incorrect, or incomplete text Missing graphics or text, or blank pages Page format is different than on another printer Graphics quality
Printed page problems Problem
Garbled, incorrect, or incomplete text
The parallel or USB cable might be loose or defective. Try the following: Disconnect the cable and reconnect it at both ends. Try printing a job that you know works. If possible, attach the cable and printer to another computer, and try printing a job that you know works. Try using a new IEEE-1284 compliant parallel or USB cable. See Ordering supplies and accessories. The wrong printer driver might have been selected when the software was installed. Make sure that the HP LaserJet 1150 or HP LaserJet 1300 is selected in the printer properties. There might be a problem with your software application. Try printing from another software application.
Missing graphics or text, or blank pages
Make sure that your file does not contain blank pages. The sealing tape might still be in the print cartridge. Remove the print cartridge, and pull out the sealing tape. Reinstall the print cartridge. See Changing the print cartridge for instructions. To check the printer, print a demo page by pressing the Go button. The graphic settings in the printer properties might not be correct for the type of job that you are printing. Try a different graphic setting in the printer properties. See Printer properties (driver) for more information. The printer driver might not work for the type of job that you are printing. Try using a different printer driver (software), such as the printer driver for the HP LaserJet III. Note If you use a different printer driver, you will lose access to some product features.

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Printed page problems (continued) Problem Solution

If no media is visible, grasp the tab on the right-hand side of the upper media guide and pull it forward. Carefully pull the media up and out of the printer.
When you have removed the jammed media, replace the print cartridge, and close the print cartridge door and the straight-through output door.
The pressure release levers automatically close when you close the straight-through output door. After clearing a media jam, you might need to turn the printer off and turn it back on.
When you add new media, remove all of the media from the input tray and straighten the stack of new media. Return to Finding the solution.

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Changing the pickup roller
If the printer regularly mispicks (no media feeds through or more than one sheet feeds through), you might need to change or clean the pickup roller. See Ordering supplies and accessories to order a new pickup roller. CAUTION Failure to complete this procedure might damage the printer. 1 Unplug the power cord from the printer, and allow the printer to cool.
Open the print cartridge door, and remove the print cartridge.

Find the pickup roller.

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Release the small, white tabs on either side of the pickup roller, and rotate the pickup roller toward the front.
Gently pull the pickup roller up and out.
Position the new or cleaned part in the slot of the previous pickup roller. See Cleaning the pickup roller for instructions.
Circular and rectangular pegs on each side prevent you from incorrectly positioning the pickup roller.
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Rotate the top of the new pickup roller away from you until both sides snap into place.
Reinstall the print cartridge, and close the print cartridge door.
Plug the printer in to turn it back on.

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Cleaning the pickup roller
If you want to clean the pickup roller rather than replace it, follow the instructions below: Remove the pickup roller as described in steps 1 through 5 of Changing the pickup roller. Dab a lint-free cloth in isopropyl alcohol, and scrub the roller.

WARNING!

Alcohol is flammable. Keep the alcohol and cloth away from an open flame. Before you close the printer and plug in the power cord, allow the alcohol to dry completely. 3 Using a dry, lint-free cloth, wipe the pickup roller to remove loosened dirt.

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Media specifications
Printer media specifications Supported media sizes Guidelines for using media

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Printer media specifications
HP LaserJet printers produce excellent print quality. The printer accepts a variety of media, such as cut-sheet paper (including recycled paper), envelopes, labels, transparencies, vellum, and custom-sized paper. Properties such as weight, grain, and moisture content are important factors affecting printer performance and output quality. The printer can use a variety of paper and other print media in accordance with the guidelines in this user guide. Media that does not meet these guidelines might cause the following problems:
Poor print quality Increased media jams Premature wear on the printer, requiring repair
For best results, use only HP brand paper and print media. Hewlett-Packard Company cannot recommend the use of other brands. Because they are not HP products, HP cannot influence or control their quality. It is possible for media to meet all of the guidelines in this user guide and still not produce satisfactory results. This might be the result of improper handling, unacceptable temperature and humidity levels, or other variables over which Hewlett-Packard has no control. Before you purchase a large quantity of media, make sure that it meets the requirements specified in this user guide and in Guidelines for Paper and Other Print Media. (See Ordering supplies and accessories for more information about ordering the guidelines.) Always test media before you purchase a large quantity. CAUTION Using media that does not meet Hewlett-Packards specifications might cause problems for the printer, requiring repair. This repair is not covered by the Hewlett-Packard warranty or service agreements.

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Supported media sizes
The following are the supported media sizes:
Minimum: 76 x 127 mm (3 x 5 in.) Maximum: 216 x 356 mm (8.5 x 14 in.)
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Guidelines for using media
For best results, use conventional 20 lb (75 g/m2) paper. Make sure that the paper is of good quality and free of cuts, nicks, tears, spots, loose particles, dust, wrinkles, voids, and curled or bent edges. If you are unsure about what type of paper you are loading (such as bond or recycled), check the label on the package of paper. Some paper causes print quality problems, jamming, or damage to the printer. Paper usage Symptom

Card stock guidelines

Set margins at least 2 mm (0.08 in.) away from the edges.
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Warranty and licensing
Hewlett-Packard software license agreement Hewlett-Packard limited warranty statement Limited warranty for print cartridge life Hardware service Extended warranty Guidelines for repacking the printer How to contact HP
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Hewlett-Packard software license agreement
ATTENTION: USE OF THE SOFTWARE IS SUBJECT TO THE HP SOFTWARE LICENSE TERMS SET FORTH BELOW. USING THE SOFTWARE INDICATES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THESE LICENSE TERMS. HP SOFTWARE LICENSE TERMS The following License Terms govern your use of the accompanying Software unless you have a separate signed agreement with Hewlett-Packard. License Grant. Hewlett-Packard grants you a license to use one copy of the Software. Use means storing, loading, installing, executing, or displaying the Software. You may not modify the Software or disable any licensing or control features of the Software. If the Software is licensed for concurrent use, you may not allow more than the maximum number of authorized users to Use the Software concurrently. Ownership. The Software is owned and copyrighted by Hewlett-Packard or its third-party suppliers. Your license confers no title to, or ownership in, the Software and is not a sale of any rights in the Software. Hewlett-Packards third-party suppliers may protect their rights in the event of any violation of these License Terms. Copies and Adaptations. You may only make copies or adaptations of the Software for archival purposes or when copying or adaptation is an essential step in the authorized Use of the Software. You must reproduce all copyright notices in the original Software on all copies or adaptations. You may not copy the Software onto any public network. No Disassembly or Decryption. You may not disassemble or decompile the Software unless HPs prior written consent is obtained. In some jurisdictions, HP's consent may not be required for limited disassembly or decompilation. Upon request, you will provide HP with reasonably detailed information regarding any disassembly or decompilation. You may not decrypt the Software unless decryption is a necessary part of the operation of the Software. Transfer. Your license will automatically terminate upon any transfer of the Software. Upon transfer, you must deliver the Software, including any copies and related documentation, to the transferee. The transferee must accept these License Terms as a condition to the transfer. Termination. HP may terminate your license upon notice for failure to comply with any of these License Terms. Upon termination, you must immediately destroy the Software, together with all copies, adaptations, and merged portions in any form. Export Requirements. You may not export or re-export the Software or any copy or adaptation in violation of any applicable laws or regulations. U.S. Government Restricted Rights. The Software and any accompanying documentation have been developed entirely at private expense. They are delivered and licensed as commercial computer software as defined in DFARS 252.227-7013 (Oct 1988), DFARS 252.211-7015 (May 1991), or DFARS 252.227-7014 (Jun 1995), as a commercial item as defined in FAR 2.101(a) (Jun 1987), or as Restricted computer software as defined in FAR 52.227-19 (Jun 1987) (or any equivalent agency regulation or contract clause), whichever is applicable. You have only those rights provided for such Software and any accompanying documentation by the applicable DFARs or FAR clause or the HP standard software agreement for the product involved.

HP LaserJet 1150 Printer
Small business professionals often must balance price and performance when choosing a business printer. The HP LaserJet 1150 black and white personal printer helps businesses produce documents affordably and present an impressive image to customers. Value
Print items such as business proposals, labels, postcards, envelopes, and business cards reliably and affordably. A 250-sheet input tray and a 10-sheet multipurpose slot give you the capacity you need to handle a variety of media for business printing. The 125-sheet output bin provides a compact yet large capacity holding area for your printed output. Get consistent, reliable printing results. 8 MB of RAM delivers consistent, attractive documents and ensures you wont run out of memory before your job is complete. Busy professionals appreciate the simple setup and operation. The HP LaserJet 1150 supports easy, convenient USB 2.0 and parallel connections that help you quickly set up and begin using the printer. Specially formulated toner further ensures quality printing. The 2,500-page HP print cartridge holds specially formulated toner to create easy readability and sharp printed output from first to last page.

Compatible

It fits your office environment. The latest versions of both Microsoft Windows and Macintosh operating environments are supported so you have the freedom to change or update your operating system without having to abandon your printer. You have the option of PCL or host-based printing. The printer supports PCL 5e, the print standard in most businesses, so you can produce documents that look professional and communicate effectively. HP printing and imaging systems help you create powerful, professional communications easily. Printers, supplies, accessories, digital solutions, and services are designed together to work together and invented to meet your business needs.

Efficient

Cut your wait time for office printing. The instant-on fuser produces the first page of each print job in less than 10 seconds while the large input capacity and print speeds of 18 ppm perpetuate efficiency through the jobs completion. Customers appreciate the professional appearance and easy readability of output. Clear, sharp prints are created by 1200-dpi effective output print quality (600 by 600 dpi resolution with Resolution Enhancement Technology [REt] and FastRes 1200 technologies).

Technical specifications

Print speed1 First page out Processor Memory Duty cycle, monthly Media Paper trays Output capacity, max Sizes Weights Types Media handling Print technology resolution Connectivity Interfaces Languages Standard operating systems Minimum system requirements
HP LaserJet 1150 printer (product number: Q1336A)
18 ppm Less than 10 seconds 133 MHz 8 MB 10,000 pages per month 250-sheet input tray, 10-sheet priority input tray 125 sheets 3 x 5 in to 8.5 x 14 in (letter, legal, executive, index card, no. 10 envelopes, Monarch envelopes) 16 to 28 lb (main tray to output bin); 16 to 43 lb (main tray to straight through media path); 36 to 42 lb (supported cardstock) Paper, cardstock, envelopes, heavy media, labels, transparencies Paper: 260, cardstock: 120, envelopes: 31, heavy media: 25 mm or less stack, labels: 141, transparencies: 191 HP FastRes 1200 IEEE 1284-compliant bidirectional parallel, USB port (compatible with the USB 2.0 specification), hot ports HP PCL 5e Microsoft Windows 98, Me, 2000, XP; Windows 95, NT 4.0 (SP3), XP 64-bit (print driver only); Mac OS 9.1, 9.22, Mac OS X v. 10.1, v. 10.2; MS-DOS Microsoft Windows 95: Pentium 90, 16 MB RAM; Windows 98: Pentium 90, 16 MB RAM; Windows Me: Pentium 150, 32 MB RAM; Windows NT 4.0: Pentium 90, 16 MB RAM; Windows 2000: Pentium 133, 64 MB RAM; Windows XP Home and Professional: Pentium 233, 64 MB RAM; plus: 140 MB free hard disk space (10 MB minimum install), CD-ROM disk drive; either a USB port, dedicated IEEE-1284 compliant bidirectional parallel, or ECP-compliant parallel port for direct connections or Jetdirect 175x external print server for networked connection; Macintosh: Power PC G3 or higher, OS 9.X: 64 MB RAM, OS X: 128 MB RAM, 15 MB free hard disk space, CD-ROM drive 16.3 by 19.1 by 9.5 in 18.6 lb HP LaserJet 1150 printer, HP print cartridge (in protective bag), Getting Started Guide, software and electronic User Guide on CD-ROM, power cord, printer media input tray, printer priority input tray

Dimensions (w x d x h) Weight Whats in the box
Assumes a 5% toner coverage per page.

Ordering information

Environmental ranges Recommended operating temperatures: Storage temperatures: Recommended operating humidity: Storage humidity: Acoustics Sound pressure: Sound power: Power requirements Input voltage: Power consumption Maximum printing: Maximum non-printing: Off: ENERGY STAR compliant Power certification Safety certifications: Electromagnetic compatibility: Warranty 50 to 90.5 F (10 to 32.5 C) 32 to 104 F (0 to 40 C) 20 to 80% RH 10 to 80% RH 57 dB(A) 6.3 B(A) 100 to 127 VAC ( 10%), 50/60 Hz ( 2%) 320 watts 7 watts > 0 watts Product number Q1336A Service and support H2629E H4513E H5465E H5473E Supplies and accessories Print cartridges Q2624A Media HPM1120 HPJ1124 92296T Cables 8121-0549 8121-1539 C2950A C2951A Network J6035C J6038A J6062A J6061A MPIPA330 HP product HP LaserJet 1150 printer HP HP HP HP Care Care Care Care Pack, Pack, Pack, Pack, next day exchange, 4-year installation for one personal or workgroup printer next day exchange, hardware support, 3-year next-business-day onsite, hardware support, 3-year
HP print cartridge HP Multipurpose paper HP LaserJet paper HP LaserJet transparency film (letter) USB cable (2 feet) USB cable (2 meters) Parallel cable (2 meters IEEE 1284) Parallel cable (3 meters IEEE 1284) HP Jetdirect 175X Fast Ethernet print server USB HP Jetdirect 310X Fast Ethernet print server USB HP Jetdirect WP110 802.11b wireless print server parallel HP Jetdirect 380X 802.11b wireless print server USB Bluetooth wireless printer adapter parallel
USA (UL-UL 60950; FDA-21 CFR Chapter 1 Subchapter J for lasers), Canada (CUL-CAN/CSA C22.2 number 60950-00) USA (FCC Title 47 CFR Part 15 Class B), CISPR22 to Class B, Canada (Industry Canada ICES 003-CISPR 22) One-year limited warranty on HP hardware, accessories, and supplies; free telephone support during warranty period (excluding toll charges)

HP LaserJet 1150

Output tray LED status lights Toner access Priority input tray, 10-sheet Paper tray, 250-sheet Power AC power Rear access door USB port Parallel port

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