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HP LaserJet 6L Printer

A sheet of labels was shipped in the Paper Output Bin of your printer. You will need to attach the label titled Remove Paper Before Reloading to your printer.
1 Carefully remove the label from its

backing sheet.

2 Attach the label to the printers Paper
Input Bin. As the label indicates, always remove and realign all paper before reloading. By doing so, you can reduce multiple paper feeds or paper jams or both.
Loading Paper into the Printer
Before loading paper into the printer, you will want to raise the paper supports located behind the Paper Input Bin and the Paper Output Bin. Using paper supports can help prevent unwanted paper curl and paper jams. These supports can be extended for different lengths of paper.
1 Raise the supports on the Paper
Input Bin and on the Paper Output Bin until they snap into place. 2 Insert up to 100 sheets of paper into the Paper Input Bin. Be careful not to overfill the bin. The Ready (bottom) light will come on. 3 Center the paper using the paper guides on the Paper Input Bin. If you want to test your printer, you can print the self-test page. To do so, make sure the Ready (bottom) light is on and all other indicator lights are off. Press and release the Front Panel button. (If the printer is in SleepMode [all lights are off], you will need to press the Front Panel button twice.) The Data (middle) light will come on and the Ready (bottom) light will blink. The self-test page prints.
Note When adding paper to an existing stack in the Paper Input Bin, always remove and realign all paper to avoid multiple paper feeds or paper jams or both.
Printer Software Information
Before you can use your printer with any software programs, you must first install the printers software. Your printers software includes two printer drivers that support both Windows 3.1x and Windows 95. The printers software will automatically select the optimal printer driver based on the requirements listed below.
Minimum System Requirements
PCL Driver Host-Based Driver
386 processor 4 MB RAM (Windows 3.1x) or

16 MB RAM (Windows 95)

486 processor 8 MB RAM (Windows 3.1x) or

5 MB free disk space

10 MB free disk space DOS 5.0 Bidirectional communication
Installation Considerations
Some devices (such as a switchbox, zip drive, or software key) connected between the printer and the computer may prevent the printer from sending data back to the computer. If you are using one of these devices, some of your printers features will not be available to you, such as the status window. During installation, if you get the message HP LaserJet 6L printer has not been found, check the following:

Using the Single-Sheet Input Slot
You can print one sheet of print media at a time without unloading the Paper Input Bin. To do so, you will need to load one sheet into the Single-Sheet Input Slot. The printer will take from the Single-Sheet Input Slot before it takes from the Input Bin.
Note The Single-Sheet Input Slot is helpful when the first page of your job is different from the rest. For example, you may want the first page of your print job on letterhead, or you may want to print an envelope first.
1 Center the paper guides to the
approximate size of the sheet you are using. 2 Insert one sheet of print media, print side forward and top side down, into the Single-Sheet Input Slot. 3 Readjust the paper guides to center the sheet.
Printing on Letterhead and Envelopes

Letterhead

1 If you are printing a sheet of
letterhead followed by regular sheets of paper, place a sheet of letterhead into the (A) Single-Sheet Input Slot and regular sheets of paper into the (B) Paper Input Bin. If you are printing several sheets of letterhead in succession, fill the Paper Input Bin (B) with the letterhead. 2 Insert the letterhead with the print side forward and the top side down.
Note If printing on embossed or pre-printed paper, make sure the paper meets HPs paper specifications. To order the HP
LaserJet Printer Family Paper Specification Guide, see Accessories and Supplies Information in appendix A.

Envelopes

If you are printing one envelope followed by regular sheets of paper, place the envelope into the (A) Single-Sheet Input Slot and regular sheets of paper into the (B) Paper Input Bin. If you are printing several envelopes in succession, fill the Paper Input Bin (B) with up to 10 envelopes, depending on envelope construction and operating environment. (In some cases, you may only be able to load up to 7 envelopes, such as if you live in an area with high humidity.) If you are printing only one envelope, use the Single-Sheet Input Slot.
3 Insert the envelopes print side

forward as shown.

4 Set the Paper Path Lever to the
Lower position to reduce wrinkling and curling.

Printing Tasks

Your HP LaserJet 6L printers capabilities include duplex printing, pausing between pages, and stopping a print job. You can also reset your printer if necessary.
Printing on Both Sides (Duplexing)
When you print on both sides of a sheet, you may notice a difference in the way the printer performs. When printing on the second side, you may experience some difficulties such as getting the sheet to feed into the printer, or multiple feeds. In addition, the print quality may be different on the second side of the sheet. To minimize these problems, you will want to use paper meeting HPs paper specifications. To order HP paper or the HP LaserJet Printer Family Paper Specification Guide, see Accessories and Supplies Information in appendix A.

2 Stop and delete the print job through your software. 3 Reset the printer.
Printing on Special Media
Your printer is designed to print on a variety of media, including transparencies, envelopes, and custom-made paper. It is recommended that you use HP media or media meeting HPs specifications. See appendix A, Accessories and Supplies Information to order HPs special media or the HP LaserJet Printer Family Paper Specification Guide.
1 Set the Paper Path Lever to the Lower position to use the Front Output
Slot for a straight-through paper path. This is important when printing media such as postcards, transparencies, labels, envelopes, and heavy paper (100- to 157-g/m2 [28- to 42-pound] bond weight). Adjust the paper guides to the approximate size of media you are using. Insert the media print side forward and top side down into the Single-Sheet Input Slot or the Paper Input Bin. Readjust the paper guides to center the media. Set the correct margins, paper size, and orientation in your software. Choose Print in your software.
Additional Tips for Custom Sizes
Do not print on media smaller than 76.2 mm (3 inches) wide or 127 mm (5 inches) tall. Set margins of at least 6.4 mm (.25 inches) in your software. Always insert media lengthwise (vertically) into the printer. If you want to print in landscape mode, make this selection through your software.
Additional Tips for Transparencies
To avoid transparency curl, remove the transparency as it comes out of the printer and set it on a flat surface to cool.
Additional Tips for Printing Labels
Do not use labels that are separating from the backing sheet or that are wrinkled or damaged in any way. Do not use any sheet of labels that has spaces in it where some of the labels have been removed. Do not feed a sheet of labels through your printer more than once.
Managing HP LaserJet Toner Cartridges
It is recommended that you use HP LaserJet toner cartridges. HP has designed the printer, toner cartridge, and toner formula to work together to give you optimal image quality from your printer. To order an HP LaserJet toner cartridge, see Accessories and Supplies Information in appendix A. You can expect a toner cartridge to print approximately 2500 pages when you are printing typical business letters with text covering about 5% of the page. A page containing graphics uses more toner and shortens the life of the cartridge.
Extending Toner Life through EconoMode
An excellent way to extend the life of your toner cartridge is by using EconoMode. EconoMode uses approximately 50% less toner than normal printing. The printed image is much lighter, but is adequate for printing drafts or proofs. You can set the EconoMode option through your software (refer to online help for more information).
Extending Toner Life by Redistributing Toner

the toner cartridge. Be sure to protect the toner cartridge from light while you work on the printer. Press the Paper Release Lever. If your paper jam is in the printers input area, reach inside the printer and carefully pull the sheet toward you. If your paper jam is in the printers output area, grasp the sheet and carefully pull it upward. After removing all sheets and fragments of paper, replace the toner cartridge and close the Printer Door.
The printer should return to a Ready state as soon as you reload the paper.

Paper Will Not Feed

If your print media does not feed into the printer, briefly press and release the Front Panel button. The printer will again attempt to feed the media. If this is unsuccessful, try the following procedure:
1 Remove the print medium from the
Paper Input Bin, realign the media, and reload it into the printer.
Note Be sure to center print media with the paper guides. Also, verify that the guides are not adjusted too tightly or too loosely against the media.
2 Open the Printer Door. 3 Remove the toner cartridge, making
sure you protect it from light, and check for a paper jam. 4 Replace the toner cartridge and close the door. The printer will automatically resume printing.

Cleaning Your Printer

To prevent excessive wear and preserve print quality, keep the printer free of excessive dust and debris.
Note If you are noticing excessive amounts of toner inside your printer, your toner cartridge may be defective. It is recommended that you use HP LaserJet toner cartridges to insure high quality printing and to reduce incidents of excessive toner in your printer. WARNING! Before cleaning the printer, disconnect it from the power source. Caution Using ammonia-based cleaners on or around the printer can cause damage to the printer. Also, do not touch the black sponge roller inside the printer. By doing so, you can reduce the print quality of your media.
1 Clean the outside of the printer with a
slightly damp cloth (use only water).
2 Clean the inside of the printer with a
dry, lint-free cloth. Remove all dust, spilled toner, and particles of paper.
Note If toner gets on your clothing, wipe it off with a dry cloth and wash clothing in cold water. Hot water sets toner into the fabric.

Solving Printer Problems

Use the following table to help pinpoint and solve printer problems.
Symptom Possible Cause The printer may be paused. Solution(s) Resume printing from the status window or Print Manager. Press and release the Front Panel button.
The printer isnt responding after print is selected in the software.
The printer may be in Manual Feed mode (Data light blinking). The parallel cable between the printer and the computer is not connected properly.
Disconnect and reconnect the parallel cable between the printer and the computer.

The Data (middle) light is blinking.
All the printers lights are The printer is unplugged from off and the printer does not the power source. respond after attempts to The printer has wake it up. malfunctioned. All the printers lights are on.
The printer has a hardware error.
All three printer lights are flashing simultaneously. The printer is feeding multiple sheets or jams frequently.
An incompatible memory card has been installed. Paper guides are not adjusted properly.
Remove the incompatible memory card and replace it with a 1-, 2-, 4-, or 8-MB, 70ns or faster (such as 50ns) memory card. See chapter 1 for adding memory cards. Remove the paper from the Paper Input Bin or the Single-Sheet Input Slot. Tap the sides of the paper stack together, then reinsert the stack. Or reinsert the single sheet into the slot. Slide the paper guides against the sides of the stack in the Paper Input Bin or against the single sheet in the Single-Sheet Input Slot to center the paper. Make sure the guides are not adjusted too tightly.
The Paper Input Bin is too full. Remove some of the sheets. The Paper Input Bin can hold up to 100 sheets of 75g/m2 (20-pound) bond weight paper (less for heavier paper) or up to 10 envelopes (no more than 7 envelopes for areas with climates having high humidity). More than one sheet was added into the Single-Sheet Input Slot. The paper was poorly cut by the manufacturer and is sticking together. The paper does not meet HPs specifications for print media. Add only one sheet at a time into the Single-Sheet Input Slot. If printing more than one sheet of the same type of media, use the Paper Input Bin. Break the ream of paper by curving it into an upside-down u-shape; this may effectively decrease multi-feeds. You may also try turning the paper around to feed the opposite end first. Order HPs paper specification guide. To order, see appendix A, Accessories and Supplies Information."
The output capacity was Do not allow more than 100 sheets of 75g/m2 (20-pound) exceeded in the Paper Output bond weight paper (less for heavier paper) to fill the Bin or Front Output Slot. Paper Output Bin. Do not allow more than one transparency or 20 sheets of other media to stack up in front of the Front Output Slot.
Solving Print Quality Problems
Use the following table to help pinpoint and solve print quality problems.
Problem Cause The toner cartridge may be getting low on toner. The paper you are using may not meet HPs paper specifications (for example, it may be too moist or too rough). Toner density setting may need to be adjusted. EconoMode may be on. Solution(s) See chapter 3, Managing HP LaserJet Toner Cartridges." Order HPs paper specification guide listed in Accessories and Supplies Information" in appendix A. Adjust the setting through your software or printer driver. Turn EconoMode off through your software or printer driver. Order HPs paper specification guide listed in Accessories and Supplies Information" in appendix A. Remove the paper from the Paper Input Bin and turn it over. (The wrapper on many reams of paper has an arrow indicating the print side.) See Cleaning Your Printer in this chapter. Replace it if maintenance procedures do not improve print quality. See chapter 3, Managing HP LaserJet Toner Cartridges. Replace it if maintenance procedures do not improve print quality. See chapter 3, Managing HP LaserJet Toner Cartridges.

Print is faded or you notice a block of vertically aligned white streaks.
Stains or smudges appear as small, round, black dots on the front or back of a page. Sometimes inconsistent stains appear.
The paper you are using may not meet HPs paper specifications (for example, it may be too moist or too rough). You may be printing on the wrong side of the paper.
The printer may need cleaning.
The toner cartridge may be damaged.
Vertically-aligned The toner cartridge may be damaged. black streaks or smears appear on successive pages.
See Cleaning Your Printer in this chapter.

Problem

Cause The toner cartridge may not be installed properly.
Solution(s) Remove the cartridge and reinsert it. See chapter 1, Installing the HP LaserJet Toner Cartridge for installation information.
Horizontally aligned black streaks or smears appear.
The toner cartridge may be defective and The toner cartridge may still be under warranty. See HP LaserJet Toner need replacing. Cartridge Warranty in appendix A. Printer may need repair. See the support pages at the front of this manual for support options. See Cleaning Your Printer in this chapter.
Light character shadows or repetitive marks appear on the page.
If you are using transparencies, they may For ordering information, see Accessories and Supplies Information not meet HPs specifications. in appendix A. The papers texture may be too coarse. Try changing to a paper with a smoother finish. Replace the toner cartridge. See Accessories and Supplies Information in appendix A. Replace the toner cartridge. See Accessories and Supplies Information in appendix A.
The toner cartridge may be damaged, causing a repetitive black flaw on every printout. The toner cartridges photosensitive drum may have been overexposed to bright light, causing repetitive defects (usually a fuzzy black area).
Vertical white stripes appear on the page.
The printers internal mirror is contaminated.
Contact an authorized HP service representative to replace the printers internal mirror. See the support pages at the front of this manual for support options.
Character voids appear (white areas within the parts of characters that should be solid black).
If you are using transparencies, they may HPs LaserJet transparencies are designed to minimize character voids. not meet HPs specifications. For ordering information, see Accessories and Supplies Information in appendix A. You may be printing on the wrong surface of the paper. Remove the paper and turn it around. (The wrapper on many reams of paper has an arrow indicating the print side.) Order HPs paper specification guide listed in Accessories and Supplies Information" in appendix A.

Printer Status

Response
Solution(s) Disconnect, then reconnect the parallel cable at both ends. Ensure a direct connection to the printer. Try using a different parallel cable (IEEE-1284), parallel port, or both.
Data light comes on; Command prompt (c:\) Ready light flashes. returned. Printed text is not legible, or random characters are occurring on the page. Data light comes on; Ready light flashes. Only one line of text prints or all text is on one line.
Disconnect, then reconnect the parallel cable at both ends. Ensure a direct connection to the printer. Try using a different parallel cable (IEEE-1284), parallel port, or both. Disconnect, then reconnect the parallel cable at both ends. Ensure a direct connection to the printer. If copying a graphic file, type the following command at the command prompt: copy filename LPT1 where filename is the name of the graphic file. (Be sure to leave a space before and after the file name.) Try using a different parallel cable (IEEE-1284), parallel port, or both.
Text files will print. No error messages. Graphic files do not All appears ok. print or print garbage.

Networks and Switchboxes

The printers status read-back feature requires a direct connection between the printer and the computer. Most devices connected between the printer and the host computer prevent the printer from sending data back to the computer. If you use a mechanical switchbox, follow these guidelines:
Do not switch while the printer is printing or receiving data (when the Ready light is blinking). Do not switch to a host computer that is OFF and then turn that computer ON. The Ready light on the printer will blink as if the computer is sending data. If the Error light is blinking, reset the printer. To do so, press and hold the Front Panel button for five seconds, then send the job again. Use a surge protector.

Out of Memory

If the Error light is blinking, the page may be too complex for the printers memory capacity. To clear this error, briefly press and release the Front Panel button. Printing will resume; however, some data loss may occur. To avoid this error in the future:

Worldwide Sales and Service Offices
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Printer Specifications

Environmental Specifications
Operating Environment (Printer plugged into an AC outlet): Temperature: 10 C to 32.5 C (50 F to 90.5 F) Humidity: 20%-80% (no condensation) (Printer unplugged from the AC outlet): Temperature: 0 C to 40 C (32 F to 104 F) Humidity: 10%-80% (no condensation) During printing: 5.5 Bels Sound Power Level (per ISO 9296) During Standby and SleepMode: silent

Storage Environment

Noise Level
Electrical Specifications
Power Requirements 100-120 v (+/-10%), 50/60 Hz (+/- 2); 127 v NOM, 6C 220 v (+/-10%), 50/60 Hz (+/- 2 Hz) 240 v (+/-10%), 50 Hz (+/- 2 Hz) During printing: 120 W (average) During standby or SleepMode: 5 W 4.5 A @ 115 V, 2.0 A @ 230 V
Power Consumption Minimum Recommended Circuit Capacity

Physical Specifications

Dimensions: Width Depth Storage Height Operating Height (Letter Height) Weight (Cartridge Installed) Print speed Paper Input Bin capacity Paper Output Bin capacity Front Output Slot capacity Minimum paper size Maximum paper size Base memory Upgradable Memory Expansion Print Resolution Duty Cycle 335.2 mm (13.2 in) 312.4 mm (12.3 in) 228.6 mm (9.0 in) 370.8 mm (14.6 in) 7.0 kg (15.5 lb) 6 pages per minute Holds up to 100 sheets of regular weight paper or up to 10 envelopes Holds up to 100 sheets Stack 1 transparency or up to 20 sheets of other media in front of the Front Output Slot 76.2 x 127 mm (3 x 5 in) 215.9 x 355.6 mm (8.5 x 14 in) 2 MB of ROM and 1 MB of RAM One slot available for a 1-, 2-, 4-, or 8-MB, 70ns or faster, 5 V JEIDA card 600 dots per inch (dpi) 6000 single-sided pages per month

Regulatory Information

VCCI Statement (Japan)
The VCCI statement, similar to the FCC regulations, is required in Japan.
Laser Statement for Finland
LASERTURVALLISUUS LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT HP LaserJet XXXX -laserkirjoitin on kyttjn kannalta turvallinen luokan 1 laserlaite. Normaalissa kytss kirjoittimen suojakotelointi est lasersteen psyn laitteen ulkopuolelle. Laitteen turvallisuusluokka on mritetty standardin EN 60825 (1991) mukaisesti. VAROITUS ! Laitteen kyttminen muulla kuin kyttohjeessa mainitulla tavalla saattaa altistaa kyttjn turvallisuusluokan 1 ylittvlle nkymttmlle lasersteilylle. VARNING ! Om apparaten anvnds p annat stt n i bruksanvisning specificerats, kan anvndaren utsttas fr osynlig laserstrlning, som verskrider grnsen fr laserklass 1.

Supplementary Information:
The product herewith complies with the requirements of the following Directives and carries the CE-marking accordingly. - the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC - the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC 1) The product was tested in a typical configuration with Hewlett-Packard Personal Computer Systems. 2) This Device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. December 1, 1996
For Compliance Information ONLY, contact:
Australia Contact: Product Regulations Manager, Hewlett-Packard Australia Ltd., 31-41 Joseph Street, Blackburn, Victoria 3130, Australia (Phone: 61 3- 272-2895; Fax: 613-898-7831) Your local Hewlett-Packard Sales and Service Office or Hewlett-Packard GmbH,

European Contact:

Department HQ-TRE/Standards Europe, Herrenberger Strabe 130, D-71034 Bblingen (FAX: 49-7031-14-6429)
USA Contact: Product Regulations Manager, Hewlett-Packard Company, P Box 15, MS 160, Boise, ID 83707-0015 (Phone: 208-396-6000).O.
A accessories, ordering A-3 adding paper 1-5, 3-2 adjusting paper guides 3-7 alternative installation 1-8 ammonia 4-4 B blank pages 4-10, 4-11 buttons SEE control panel C cables SEE parallel cables canceling a print job 3-6 CFCs (Chloroflorocarbons) B-4 character shadows 4-8 Chloroflorocarbons (CFCs) B-4 cleaning printer 4-4 clearing data 3-6 clearing paper jams 4-2 clothing, removing toner 4-4 common problems SEE troubleshooting connecting parallel cable 1-3 power cord 1-3 control panel indicator lights 2-1 tasks 2-2 troubleshooting 4-5 using 2-1 curling envelopes 3-4 reducing 3-7, 4-10 transparencies 3-7 when duplexing 3-5 custom installation 1-8 custom sized media 3-1 custom sized paper, printing 3-7 D data clearing 3-6 unprinted 4-5 data light SEE indicator lights status 2-1 Declaration of Conformity B-7 default settings 3-6 deleting print job 3-6 disk space requirements 1-6 double sided printing 3-5 SEE duplex printing DRAM SEE memory cards DRAM memory cards 1-10 dropouts 4-9 duplex printing 3-5 SEE duplexing duplexing 3-5 avoiding curls 3-5 multiple paper feeds 3-5 paper jams 3-5 tips 3-5 duty cycle B-1 E EconoMode 3-8 energy consumption B-1, B-4 Energy Star compliance B-4 envelopes 3-1 output options 3-2 size 3-1 sizes 3-1 wrinkling 3-4 environment operating B-1 protecting B-4 storage B-1 Environmental Product Stewardship B-4 error conditions, removing 3-6 Error Light 2-1 SEE indicator lights stays on 1-3 error messages, windows 4-12 executive paper size 3-1 Express Exchange A-2 F faded print 3-8 Front Output Slot capacity B-1 identifying 1-1 using 3-2 front panel SEE control panel Front Panel Button identifying 1-1, 2-2 testing 1-5 using 2-2 G graphics, printing problems 4-10 guides, paper 1-5 H hardware error 4-5 hardware requirements SEE system requirements help SEE online help help files, selecting 1-8 HP Customer Information Center A-3 HP Direct Ordering A-3 HP LaserJet Paper, ordering A-3 HP LaserJet Printer Cable ordering A-3 HP LaserJet toner cartridge SEE toner cartridge HP media ordering A-3 using 3-7 HP Multipurpose Paper ordering A-3 HP paper specification guide A-3 HP Repair Services A-2 I illegible text 4-14 image quality 1-2 indicator lights blinking 2-2

size paper 3-1 printer B-1 SleepMode 1-3 sliding paper guides 1-5 smudges in printing 4-7 software license agreement A-4 SEE printer software specifications electrical B-1 environmental B-1 printer B-1 standard installation 1-7 status indicator lights 2-2 status window 1-8 status window messages 1-9 stop printing 3-6 stopping a print job 3-6 storage environment B-1 streaks, in printing 4-7 supplies, ordering A-3 support, worldwide A-5 switchbox guidelines 4-15 troubleshooting 4-5 system requirements host-based driver 1-6 PCL driver 1-6 T tasks, printing 3-5 testing printer 1-5 toner cleaning spills 1-2 density 4-7 extending life 3-8 redistributing 3-8 removing from clothing 4-4 toner cartridge cleaning spills 1-2 defective 4-4 expected toner life 3-8 exposing to light 1-2 installing 1-2 life span 3-8 ordering A-3 recycling 3-8 removing sealing tape 1-2 returning A-2 storing 1-2 SEE toner life warranty A-2 toner spills 1-2 transparencies capacity 3-2 output options 3-2 printing 3-7 tips for printing 3-7 troubleshooting basic steps 4-5, 4-10 blank pages 4-10 SEE clearing paper jams common problems 4-1 control panel 4-5 print quality 4-7 printer 4-5 printer installation 4-12 SEE printer problems printer software 4-12 SEE self-test page

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software installation 4-12 wrinkled pages 4-10 True Type fonts, selecting 1-8 two-sided printing 3-5 typical installation 1-8 V VCCI statement B-2 W wake up printer 4-1 warranty A-1, A-2 hardware service A-2 toner cartridge A-2 warranty period A-1 Windows 3.1x installation requirements 1-6 installing printer software 1-7 Windows 95 installation requirements 1-6 installing printer software 1-7 worldwide sales and service offices A-5

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hp LaserJet 6L Pro

environmental profile

published 1/01

Hewlett-Packard Company LaserJet Division/PLS 11311 Chinden Boulevard Boise, Idaho, USA, 83714-0021 product description
Model: hp LaserJet 6L Pro
Weight: 7.0 kg Height: Width: Depth: 22.6 cm 33.5 cm 31.2 cm
(Measurements provided are for a non-packaged product)
environmental certifications other features
This product conforms to the following voluntary environmental program criteria: ENERGY STAR
Hp has designed this product with the following additional features to help the user conserve resources: Instant-On Fusing saves energy Draft Quality Printing Option saves toner/ink and paper
warranty, service & options
Standard Warranty: Extended Warranty: Spare Parts Available: Service Available:
1 years None 5 years after end of production 5 years after end of production
The product can be upgraded, or its useful life extended as follows: Expandable Memory Optional Network Connectivity

operational data

Operational Mode: 6 pages-per-minute in normal print mode Energy Consumption: Sleep: Off: Operation: Idle/Ready/Standby: Operation: Idle/Ready/Sleep: 5 W (Per U.S. EPA ENERGY STAR Test Guideline) N/A W 228.4 W 5W 5.4 bels inaudible
Acoustical Noise: (declared sound power (LwAd) per ISO 7779/ISO 9296)
product safety information product restricted materials
For chemical information about related hp printer supplies, please refer to Material Safety Data Sheets for these products at: http://www.hp.com/go/msds/ The information in this section refers to materials restricted by regulation or law and applies to parts, components and products sold by hp. This product does not contain: Asbestos Cadmium as a stabilizer, coloring agent or surface coating treatment. The total concentration of cadmium in any part, component or material in this product is mg/kg. 50 Lead carbonates or sulfates are not contained in any paint applied. Mercury (except lamps containing less than 10 mg) Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), halons, HCFCs, HBFCs, 1,1,1 trichloroethane, carbon tetrachloride or methyl bromide. Chlorinated or brominated dioxins or furans are not present at a concentration that is currently prohibited by law. Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB) or polychlorinated terphenyls (PCT).
For additional product material information about this product, see additional product materials below. For product material information for associated batteries and packaging, see batteries and packaging, below.
additional product materials batteries
Plastic parts do not contain polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs) or polybrominated biphenyl ethers (PBBEs) (also known as polybrominated biphenyl oxides (PBBOs)).
This product does not contain batteries.

packaging

Packaging materials do not contain lead, mercury, cadmium or hexavalent chromium as an intentionally added element. The sum concentration of incidental lead, mercury, cadmium and hexavalent chromium in the packaging for this product is less than 100mg/kg. No chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), halons, HCFCs, HBFCs, 1,1,1 trichloroethane, carbon tetrachloride or methyl bromide are used in plastic foam packaging materials. Plastic packaging materials are marked according to ISO 11469 and DIN 6120 standards.
External: Corrugated Paper1 Internal: Polystyrene-Foam Polyethylene-Bag(s)
Weight: 1.23 kg Weight: 0.14 kg Weight: 0.04 kg
Hp designs packaging to be recyclable where practical. The recyclability of the packaging alone, when not used to return a cartridge for recycling depends on the availability of municipal recycling programs and on the packaging design. Hp customers in European Union (EU) countries who wish to recycle hp product packaging should return it to local packaging recovery schemes. The package is registered with the thirdparty recycling programs in the countries listed below to meet local packaging recycling laws. The European package is marked with the Green Dot symbol (Der Grune Punkt) to signify participation in these package recovery programs. Germany (DSD) France (Eco-Emballage) Austria (ARA) Belgium (Fost Plus) Sweden (Repa Registret) Luxemborg (Valorlux) Netherlands (SVM) Italy (Conai) UK (Valpack) Ireland (Repak) Spain (Ecoembes) Portugal (Punto Verde SA) Finland (PYR) Some larger hp offices also accept hp product packaging* from customers in countries or areas without local packaging recovery schemes. Contact your local hp sales office for more information.
*This does not include packaging that is contaminated or contains dangerous substances, which should be disposed of in accordance with local regulations.
end-of-life management/ recyclability
Hewlett-Packard offers end-of-life hp product return programs in certain geographic areas. To determine if a program is available for this hp product in your area, please refer to our recycling Web site at http://www.hp.com/go/recycle/ or contact your nearest hp sales office. Products returned to hp will be recycled, recovered or disposed of in a responsible manner This hp product is designed to enhance end-of-life disposal options by: Marking plastic parts weighing more than 25g according to ISO 11469 international standards Eliminating glues and adhesives from product construction where technically feasible Using common fasteners Including snap-in features

This hp product contains the following materials that may require special handling at end-of-life: Lead in solder Environmental Policy Hewlett-Packard Company established an environmental policy in 1992 with the goals of providing products and services that are environmentally sound throughout their lifecycles and to conduct its operations worldwide in an environmentally responsible manner. HP has strengthened that commitment with the intent to be the recognized leader in inventing environmentally sustainable solutions for the common good. ISO 14001 In June 2000, six months ahead of schedule, HP achieved ISO 14001 certification the international standard for environmental management systems of its worldwide manufacturing operations. Issued by the independent registration firm, Bureau Veritas Quality International (BVQI), this global certification is your assurance that HP policies, procedures and organization s for managing the environmental aspects of our operations meet the requirements of ISO 14001. Ozone-Depleting Substances Hewlett-Packard has eliminated all manufacturing process uses of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), HBFCs, halons, 1,1,1 trichloroethane (TCA), carbon tetrachloride and methyl bromide, and we require suppliers to avoid using these chemicals in manufacturing processes.

company information

for more information
The following information is available online at http://www.hp.com/go/environment/ More about hp commitment to the environment s Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for hp printer supplies Environmental profiles for many related hp products End-of-life return and recycling programs for selected hp products, depending upon geographic location
The information presented in this document is based largely on the recommendations made by the ECMA Standardizing Information and Communication Systems Technical Committee 38, Technical Report 70, and is believed accurate and reliable for operating hp LaserJet 6L Pro printers, including recommended maintenance and use of supplies and accessories that meet all requirements and recommendations presented in the user/service manuals). Data are the most current available to HewlettPackard at the time of preparation and is issued as a matter of information only. No warranty as to accuracy or completeness is expressed or implied. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. ENERGY STAR is a U.S. registered service mark of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Hewlett-Packard Company has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. Copyright Hewlett-Packard Company, 2000. All Rights Reserved. Reproduction, adaptation, or translation without prior written permission is prohibited except as allowed under copyright laws.