HP LaserJet 8000 Series printers. Technical Data
The new standard for departmental network printing.
Continuing its tradition of offering practical, innovative network printing solutions, HP introduces HP LaserJet 8000 Series printers. They combine the latest technologies with exceptional performance to give you truly hassle-free network printing for medium to large departments. Whats more, HP LaserJet 8000 Series printers have new features that can provide outstanding output with a variety of media and paper-handling options, help improve performance while minimizing network traffic, and reduce your overall cost of ownership. Best of all, they come with something you cant get anywhere elseHPs unparalleled reputation for quality, reliability and compatibility. For a complete network printing solution, HP JetDirect print servers provide connectivity for Fast Ethernet, Ethernet, Token Ring and LocalTalk environments, supplying cost-effective printer access to your entire department. And HP Web JetAdmin management software lets you remotely install, configure and proactively manage your printers from a common web browserreducing your day-to-day support requirements. It all adds up to the most hassle-free, easily managed network printing solution you can find for your department.
*Throughput is application- and system-dependent. Optimal performance achieved with the most current software application drivers, recommended memory and I/O configurations.
Spend less time on printer issues. Common technologies among HP LaserJet 4000, 5000 and 8000 Series printers Easy installation, configuration and management with HP Web JetAdmin Manual or automatic driver updates off the Internet Fewer help desk calls thanks to intuitive operations Get optimum output, fast. RAM-based mopying with dynamic RIP-once for fast, efficient multiple original prints (mopies) over your network 1200-dpi quality without the usual speed, memory and network congestion penalties Increased data throughput and faster processing 15-second first page out* More efficient printing of large or complex jobs with 16 MB of standard memory (24 MB on HP LaserJet 8000 DN model) Enhanced paper handling for increased productivity. Handles a wide range of paper sizes, up to 11 x 17 inches Offers straight-through paper path to prevent curling of heavier media and envelopes Variety of input and output sources reduces trips to the printer
Hassle-free network printing for your whole department.
Get more for your money right out of the box.
Easier Integration and Management HP Web JetAdmin provides simple installation, configuration and management from a common web browser HP Internet Installer and Oil Change for HP Customers give you automatic access to the latest printer drivers HP PCL 5e, HP PCL 6 and PostScript Level 2 emulation ensure compatibility with both PC and Macintosh files Improved Performance 24-page-per-minute (ppm) engine and a new 133-MHz RISC processor mean less time spent waiting for your output 16 MB of standard memory lets you mopy and RIP-once in dynamic RAM Three 32-bit PCI-based Enhanced I/O (EIO) interface slots provide greater flexibility for HP JetDirect 600N Internal Print Servers and accessories
Customize your HP LaserJet 8000 Series printer for your department with these quality HP accessories.
You can customize HP LaserJet 8000 Series printers for multiple original prints (mopies) with options like the 2,000 sheet high capacity input tray and 5-bin mailbox with stapler shown above.
Additional 2 x 500-sheet input tray gives you multiple input sources with a variety of media.
Versatile Paper Handling Prints from 3.9 x 7.5 inch to 11 x 17 inch full-bleed for maximum versatility Large standard input capacity of 1,100 sheets reduces paper reloading Optional duplexer for two-sided printing (standard on HP LaserJet 8000 DN) Optional input sources (either one 2,000sheet tray or 2 x 500-sheet tray) let you print on multiple paper sizes without swapping paper Straight-through paper path lets you use a wider variety of paper sizes and weights, and eliminates curling of heavier media and envelopes Multibin mailboxes with collation and stapling simplify complex jobs New 7-bin mailbox fits right on a desk or tabletop Expandable HP JetAssist connector lets you easily add third-party paper-handling accessories Up to three open EIO interface slots for HP JetDirect 600N Internal Print Servers and accessories Up to 192 MB of memory with DIMM memory modules HP JetSend allows direct communication between printers, scanners and other information appliances without using the PC as the intermediary Superior Print Quality HP FastRes 1200 prints 1200-dpi quality at the same speed as 600 dpi using standard memory

8-bin mailbox makes retrieving documents easy. Automatically sorts jobs into 8 bins with a capacity of 250 sheets each.
HP LaserJet 8000 Series printers come with three EIO interface slots, a bidirectional IEEE 1284compliant parallel interface and an HP JetAssist connector so you can easily add HP and thirdparty paper handling accessories.
7-bin mailbox can fit right on a desk or tabletop. Automatically sorts job output into 7 bins with a capacity of 125 sheets each.
Optional envelope feeder lets users print up to 100 envelopes without reducing paper capacity.
Duplexer saves paper and money by letting you print up to 11 x 17 inch images on both sides of a page (standard on HP LaserJet 8000 DN model).
>1-GB EIO disk drive (shown above) and flash memory DIMMs provide expanded storage of forms, fonts and signatures.
HP JetDirect 600N Internal Print Servers connect printers to your network anywhere in the office and let you manage them remotely with HP Web JetAdmin printer management software.
Replacement toner cartridge contains microfine toner and prints 15,000 pages (based on 5% coverage).
How to choose the right HP LaserJet 8000 Series printer for your department.
All three HP LaserJet 8000 Series printers feature innovative technologies that can significantly reduce printer interaction. To decide which one is right for your department, look through these descriptions.
I need an expandable departmental printer.
The HP LaserJet 8000 printer comes with:

HP LaserJet 8000 printer

24-page-per-minute engine and 133-MHz RISC processor for faster printing HP PCL 6 and PostScript Level 2 emulation to ensure compatibility RAM-based mopying with dynamic RIP-once for faster multiple original printing, reduced network traffic and faster return-to-application times 16 MB standard RAM (memory expansion up to 192 MB) Improved drivers with intuitive interfaces and automatic Internet update capability HP Web JetAdmin or HP JetAdmin printer management software for easy installation and management Bidirectional IEEE 1284-compliant parallel interface Ability to print and duplex up to 11 x 17 inches 100-sheet multi-purpose tray (Tray 1) and 2 x 500-sheet input tray 2 open DIMM memory slots 3 EIO interface slots for HP JetDirect 600N Internal Print Servers and accessories
I need a network-ready departmental printer.
In addition to all the features found on the HP LaserJet 8000 printer, the HP LaserJet 8000 N also comes with: 10/100Base-TX HP JetDirect 600N Internal Print Server
HP LaserJet 8000 N printer
10/100Base-TX HP JetDirect 600N Internal Print Server
I need a network-ready printer with advanced paper-handling capabilities.
In addition to all the features found on the HP LaserJet 8000 printer, the HP LaserJet 8000 DN also comes with: 10/100Base-TX HP JetDirect 600N Internal Print Server 8 MB additional memory (24 MB total) Duplex assembly for printing on both sides of the page (up to 11 x 17 inches)

HP LaserJet 8000 DN printer
24 MB of memory 10/100Base-TX HP JetDirect 600N Internal Print Server Duplexer

Specifications.

Speed and Throughput
Up to 24-page-per-minute rated engine speed for letter documents 133-MHz RISC processor First page out in as little as 15 seconds* RAM-based mopying with dynamic RIP-once to reduce network traffic and allow fast, efficient multiple original prints (mopies) over the network User-friendly graphical interface that is consistent with HP LaserJet 4000 and HP LaserJet 5000 Series printers Intuitive touch- and menu-driven selections as well as friendly graphical help buttons throughout the drivers HP LaserJet 8000 DN printer: 24 MB standard RAM with Memory Enhancement technology (MEt) Two open 100-pin DIMM slots with memory expansion up to 192 MB Sufficient standard memory to mopy and RIP-once in dynamic RAM All HP LaserJet 8000 Series printers: Optional >1-GB disk drive for storage of forms, fonts and signatures as well as mopy and RIP-once Optional 2 and 4 MB Flash DIMMs

Printer Management

HP Web JetAdmin printer management software available from HPs web site (www.hp.com/go/webjetadmin) for simple installation, configuration and management from a common web browser Enhanced HP JetAdmin printer management software provides easy printer setup, use and management Enhanced driver support of standard printer features for Microsoft Windows NT workstation 3.51/4 x, Microsoft Windows 95, Windows 3.x, Macintosh, UNIX (HP-UX, Solaris SunOS, IBM OS/2 Warp and MS-DOS) Internet Installer can automatically update any of the printer drivers in Windows 95 and Windows NT 3.51/4 x environments All printer software and driver utilities ship on one CD-ROM HP Toolbox utilities for Novell and Microsoft Windows NT SNMP- and industry-standard printer MIB-compliant for network management compatibility Bidirectional feedback on printing and printer status via HP Toolbox utility HP JetSend-enabled

Duty Cycle

Up to 130,000 pages per month

Resolution

HP FastRes 1200 (1200-dpi quality) at engine speed 600 dpi 300 dpi Resolution Enhancement technology (REt) Optimized halftoning with up to 220 levels of gray Prints to within 15-inch from edge of page (full-bleed printing on oversized paper by trimming)

Memory

HP LaserJet 8000 and HP LaserJet 8000 N printers: 16 MB standard RAM with Memory Enhancement technology (MEt) Two open 100-pin DIMM slots for memory expansion up to 192 MB Sufficient standard memory to mopy and RIP-once in dynamic RAM

Connectivity

HP LaserJet 8000 printer: Bidirectional, IEEE 1284-compliant parallel interface Three open EIO interface slots for HP JetDirect 600N Internal Print Servers and accessories HP LaserJet 8000 N printer: HP JetDirect 600N Internal Print Server for auto-sensing Fast Ethernet 10/100Base-TX networks Bidirectional, IEEE 1284-compliant parallel interface Two open EIO interface slots for HP JetDirect 600N Internal Print Servers and accessories HP LaserJet 8000 DN printer: HP JetDirect 600N Internal Print Server for auto-sensing Fast Ethernet 10/100Base-TX networks Bidirectional, IEEE 1284-compliant parallel interface Two open EIO interface slots for HP JetDirect 600N Internal Print Servers and accessories All HP LaserJet 8000 Series printers: HP JetSend-enabled. HP has developed device-to-device communication technology that enables communication between printers, scanners and a broad range of other information appliances Automatic switching between languages and ports HP Web JetAdmin and HP JetAdmin printer management software Optional HP JetDirect 600N Internal Print Servers for Fast Ethernet, Ethernet, Token Ring and LocalTalk environments

IPX/SPX

Windows 95, Windows for Workgroups Novell NetWare v3.11, 3.12, 4.0, 4.1 Novell NDS and NDPS Microsoft Windows 95 Networking Microsoft Windows NT 3.51, 4.0

DLC/LLC

NetWare IBM OS/2 Warp v3.0, 4.0 IBM OS/2 Warp Server v4.0 Microsoft Windows NT v3.51, 4.0 Microsoft Windows for Workgroups v3.1, 3.11 Artisoft LANtastic v7.0

Windows NT

TCP/IP

HP-UX v9.x (700 and 800 series), 10.x, 11.x SunOS v4.1.3, 4.1.4 Solaris v2.3, 2.4, 2.5.x, 2.6 IBM OS/2 Warp v3.0, 4.0 IBM OS/2 Warp Server 4.0 IBM AIX v3.2.5 and later SCO UNIX V/386 v3.2, 4.2, 5.0 Microsoft Windows NT v3.51, 4.0 Microsoft Windows 95 Networking lpd MPE-iX 5.5

OS/2 Warp

Interface and Cable
Parallel A to C cable supplied in the base Network models assume HP network connect (p/n C2946A) 3-meter cableHP Vectra, IBM PC/AT and compatibles standard

EtherTalk

Macintosh AppleTalk (System 7) (Ethernet cards only) Apple LocalTalk (HP J3111A only, System 7)
Software is provided directly by the operating system vendor.

Paper Handling

Up to five input sources with a total capacity of 3,100 sheets and 100 envelopes OR up to six input sources with a total capacity of 2,100 sheets and 100 envelopes Standard input capacity of 1,100 sheets (100-sheet Tray 1 and 2 x 500sheet tray) Standard output capacity of 600 sheets (500 sheets face-down and 100 sheets face-up) Output full sensor (face-down bin and mailboxes) Straight-through paper path (face-up bin only) HP JetAssist connector for easy installation of paper-handling accessories Optional duplex printing assembly capable of handling 11 x 17 sheets (standard on HP LaserJet 8000 DN) Optional 2,000-sheet or 2 x 500-sheet input tray Optional 8-bin mailbox, 5-bin mailbox with stapler or 7-bin tabletop mailbox Optional 100-envelope power feeder

Control Panel

Intuitive operation and complete easy-to-understand messages 2 x 16 backlit display with rocker switches to go forward or reverse through the menus Buttons: Job Cancel, Go, Menu, Item, Value, Select Indicators: Ready, Data, Attention Control panel can be locked through software Messages can be displayed in 17 languages: Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish, Russian, Hungarian, Czech and Katakana

Internet

HP Web JetAdmin printer management software for easy installation, configuration and management from a common web browser Internet Installer for easy downloading and updating of software Software utility for manual or automatic driver updates off the Internet Internet page set-up utility formats and prints Internet pages, polls the Internet for requested addresses and schedules printing of requested pages as required Internet software disk replication utility for distributing custom drivers

Printer Languages

HP PCL 5e, HP PCL 6, PostScript Level 2 emulation Automatic language switching

Environmental Ranges

Temperature for printer and toner: Operating: 10 to 32.5 C (50 to 91 F) Storage: 0 to 35 C (32 to 95 F) Humidity for printer and toner: Operating: 20% to 80% RH. Storage: 10% to 95% RH Acoustics for printer and toner: Operator position: L<57 dB (A) printing, L<42 dB (A) standby (per ISO 9296, DIN 45635, T.19) Bystander 1m: L<51 dB (A) printing, L<37 dB (A) standby (per ISO 7779, DIN 45635, T.19) Sound Power: L=6.6 bels (A) printing, L=5.3 bels (A) standby (per ISO 9296)

Font Capabilities

80 scaleable TrueType built-in with 65 additional scaleable typefaces on disk for Windows PostScript Level 2 emulation HP FontSmart software provides easy-to-use font management capabilities Intellifont and TrueType rasterizers built in Greek, Hebrew, Cyrillic, and Arabic fonts available for Europe Korean, Traditional and Simplified Chinese fonts available for Asia
Copier, bond, special application, recycled paper and transparencies Standard paper tray #1: 60 to 199 g/m2 (16 to 53 lb) Tray #2 and #3: 60 to 105 g/m2 (16 to 28 lb) Optional 2,000-sheet tray: 60 to 105 g/m2 (16 to 28 lb) Optional 2 x 500-sheet input device and duplexer: 60 to 105 g/m2 (16 to 28 lb) Overhead transparencies and labels designed for laser printers using tray #1

Power Requirements

Source: 100-120 volts (+/- 10%), 50/60 Hz (+/- 2 Hz) 127 volts, 60 Hz NOM or 220-240 volts (+/- 10%), 50 Hz (+/- 2 Hz) 220 volts (+/- 10%), 60 Hz (+/- 2 Hz) Printers voltage ranges depend upon the country in which the printer is purchased Minimum circuit capacity: 100-127 volts @ 12.8 amps or 220-240 volts @ 5.8 amps Power Consumption: Printer with accessories = 550 watts printing, 150 watts standby, and 41 watts Powersave mode; Printer only = 505 watts printing, 140 watts standby, and 35 watts Powersave U.S. EPA Energy Star-qualified

Paper Types

Tray #1: A3, A4, B/Ledger, maximum 11.7 x 17.7, B4, Letter, Legal, Executive, B5, Monarch Tray #2: A4, B4, Letter, Legal Tray #3: A4, B4, Letter, Legal, 11 x 17, A3 Optional 2,000-sheet input tray: Letter, Legal, A4, B4, 11 x 17, A3 Optional 2 x 500-sheet input (Tray #4: A4, B4, Letter, Legal; Tray #5: A4, B4, Letter, Legal, 11 x 17, A3)

Dimensions (H x W x D)

540 x 540 x 520 mm (21.3 x 21.3 x 20.5 in) Weight (without toner cartridge or options): 45 kg (99 lb)

Envelope Sizes

#10 regular: 241 x 105 mm; 9.5 x 4.125 in (printable: 235 x 10 mm; 9.27 x 3.93 in) Monarch: 191 x 98 mm; 7.5 x 3.875 in (printable: 185 x 93 mm; 7.27 x 3.68 in) DL: 220 x 110 mm; 8.66 x 4.33 in (printable: 214 x 105 mm; 8.43 x 4.14 in) C5: 229 x 162 mm; 9.02 x 6.38 in (printable: 223 x 157 mm; 8.79 x 6.19 in) B5: 250 x 176 mm; 9.85 x 6.93 in (printable 244 x 171 mm; 9.62 x 6.74 in)

Product Certifications

UL/cUL listed to UL 1950 and CSA C22.2 No. 950; complies with IEC 950/EN 60950, FCC Class B certified, CISPR-22 level B, Product CDRH certified Class 1 Laser Product (safe for office/EDP use)

Warranty

One-year onsite warranty

Print Orientation

Portrait, landscape and reverse landscape

Ordering information.

Number Printers C4085A C4086A C4087A Description
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HP LaserJet 8000 general office printer for medium to large departments HP LaserJet 8000 N network-ready general office printer for medium to large departments HP LaserJet 8000 DN network-ready general office printer with duplex assembly
Supplies and Accessories C3909A Replacement toner cartridge (prints 15,000 pages, based on 5% coverage) C4780A 2 x 500-sheet multiple input tray C4781A 2,000-sheet high-capacity input tray C4782A Duplex assembly for two-sided printing C4783A 7-bin tabletop mailbox C4784A Stand for 7-bin mailbox C4785A 8-bin mailbox C4787A 5-bin mailbox with stapler C3765B Envelope feeder C2975A Printer cabinet C2985A >1-GB disk drive H5494A HP SupportPack for hardware services; 3-year, 4-hour, response onsite HP JetDirect 600N Internal Print Servers J3110A For Ethernet 10Base-T networks J3111A For Ethernet 10Base-T/10Base2 and LocalTalk networks J3112A For Token Ring networks J3113A For Fast Ethernet 10/100Base-TX networks (standard on HP LaserJet 8000 N and 8000 DN) Interfaces and Cables C2946A Parallel 3-meter cable A to C C2947A Parallel 10-meter cable A to C Memory C4286A C4287A C4135A C4136A C4137A C4140A C4141A C4142A C4143A C3913A
2 MB Flash DIMM 4 MB Flash DIMM 4 MB EDO DIMM 8 MB EDO DIMM 16 MB EDO DIMM 4 MB SDRAM DIMM 8 MB SDRAM DIMM 16 MB SDRAM DIMM 32 MB SDRAM DIMM 64 MB SDRAM DIMM
For more information, printer drivers and network printer management software, visit our HP LaserJet 8000 Series printer web site at www.solutionjet.hp.com/lj8000
As an Energy Star partner, Hewlett-Packard has determined that these products meet the Energy Star guidelines for energy efficiency. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Printed in the USA on recycled paper 4/98 Hewlett-Packard Company 1998 5966-4425EUC