HP Color LaserJet 2600n User Manual

							
Printer basics
This section provides information about the following topics:
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Quick access to printer information
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Printer configurations
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Printer features
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Walk around
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Software
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Print-media specifications
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Quick access to printer information
User guide links
●Walk around
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Control panel features
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Problem solving
Where to look for more information
Several references are available for use with this printer. See  http://www.hp.com/support/
clj2600n .
Setting up the printer
Getting started guide —Provides step-by-step instructions for installing and setting up the
printer.
Accessory installation guides —These guides provide step-by-step instructions for installing
the printer accessories and are provided  with any accessories that are purchased.
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Using the printer
User guide—Contains detailed information for using the printer and troubleshoot\
ing
problems. This guide is available in two formats  on the CD-ROM that came with the printer:
in PDF format for printing and HTML format for  online viewing. It is also available through the
HP Toolbox software.
Online Help —Contains information about printer options that  are available within the printer
drivers. To view a Help file, open the  online Help through the printer driver.
HTML (online) user guide—Contains detailed information for using the printer and
troubleshooting problems. Go to  http://www.hp.com/support/clj2600n . After connecting,
select  Manuals .
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Printer configurations
Thank you for purchasing the HP Color LaserJet 2600n printer. This printer is available in
the configuration described below.
HP Color LaserJet 2600n printer
The HP Color LaserJet 2600n printer is a four-color  laser printer that prints eight pages per
minute (ppm) in both monochrome (black and white) and color.
● Trays.  The printer comes with a single sheet priority feed slot (Tray 1) and a universal
tray (Tray 2) that holds up to 250 sheets  of various paper types and sizes or 10
envelopes. It supports an optional 250-sheet  paper tray (optional Tray 3). See
Supported media weights and sizes for more information.
● Connectivity.  The printer provides a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port for connectivity and an
HP built-in internal print server for connecting to a 10/100Base-T network.
● Memory.  The printer contains 16 megabytes (MB) of synchronous dynamic random
access memory (SDRAM). No additional  memory can be added.
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Printer features
FeatureHP Color LaserJet 2600n printer
Color printing●Provides laser printing in full color by using
the four process colors: cyan, magenta,
yellow, and black (CMYK).
Fast print speed●Prints in black on letter-size paper up to
8 ppm and on A4-size paper up to 8 ppm.
Prints in color on A4/letter at 8 ppm.
Excellent print quality●ImageREt 2400 provides 2400 dpi
equivalent-color quality through a multilevel
printing process.
● True 600 by 600 dots per inch (dpi) text and
graphics.
● Adjustable settings to optimize print quality.
● The HP UltraPrecise print cartridge has a
finer toner formulation that provides sharper
text and graphics.
Ease of use●Few supplies to order. Supplies are easy to
install.
● Convenient access to printer information
and settings by using the HP Toolbox
software.
● Convenient access to all supplies and to the
paper path through the front door.
Flexible paper handling●Trays 1 and 2 for letterhead, envelopes,
labels, transparencies, custom-sized media,
postcards, HP LaserJet glossy paper,
HP LaserJet Tough paper, heavy paper,
and HP Laser Photo paper.
● A 125-sheet top output bin.
● Print on Both Sides (manually). See 
Printing
on both sides .
Interface connections●Hi-Speed USB port.
● The HP  Color LaserJet 2600n printer
includes an HP built-in internal print server
for connecting to a 10/100Base-T network.
Energy savings●The printer automatically conserves
electricity by substantially reducing power
consumption when it is not printing.
● As an ENERGY STAR® partner, Hewlett-
Packard Company has determined that this
product meets ENERGY STAR® guidelines
for energy efficiency. ENERGY STAR® is a
U.S. registered service mark of the United
States Environmental Protection Agency.
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FeatureHP Color LaserJet 2600n printer
Economical printing●N-up printing (printing more than one page
on a sheet) and Printing on Both Sides
features save paper. See 
Printing multiple
pages on one sheet of paper (N-up printing)
and 
Printing on both sides .
Supplies●A Supplies Status page with print cartridge
gauges that show the supply levels that
remain. For HP supplies only.
● No-shake cartridge design.
● Authentication for HP print cartridges.
● Enabled supplies-ordering capability.
Accessibility●Online user guide that is compatible with
text screen-readers.
● All doors and covers  can be opened by
using one hand.
Expandability● Optional Tray  3. This 250-sheet universal
tray reduces how often you have to add
paper to the printer. Only one additional 250-
sheet tray can be installed on the printer.
● Optional HP Jetdirect external print server
for connecting to a network.
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Walk around
The following illustrations identify the locations and names of key components of this printer.
Front view (shown with optional Tray 3)
1 Output bin
2 Printer control panel
3 Front door
4 Tray 2 (250 sheets)
5 Tray 1 (single sheet priority feed slot)
6 Tray 3 (optional; 250 sheets)
Back and side view
1 On/off switch
2 Power connection
3 Dust cover
4 HP built-in internal print server for connecting to a 10/100Base-T network
5 USB connection
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1 Transfer belt (ETB)
CAUTIONDo not place anything on the transfer belt , which is located on the inside of the front
door. Otherwise, the printer may be  damaged, adversely affecting print quality.
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Software
Software and supported operating systems
For easy printer setup and access to the full range of printer features, HP strongly
recommends that you install the software that is  provided. Not all software is available in all
languages. See the  Getting Started Guide  for installation instructions, and see the Readme
file for the latest software information.
The most recent drivers, additional drivers, and  other software are available from the Internet
and other sources. If you do not  have access to the Internet, see 
HP Customer Care.
The printer supports the following operating systems:
● Microsoft® Windows® 98 Second Edition and  Windows Millennium Edition (Me) (Add
Printer installation)
● Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and Windows XP
● Microsoft® Windows® Server 2003
● Macintosh OS X v10.2 and later
The following tables list the software that  is available for your operating system.
HP Color LaserJet 2600n printer software
FeatureWindows 98 Second
Edition, MeWindows 2000 and XPMacintosh OS X
v10.2 and later
Windows Installer
Windows printer driver
HP Toolbox software
Macintosh Installer
Macintosh printer
drivers
Software tips
The following are some tips for working with the printer software.
How do I gain access to the printer features?
The printer features are available in the printer  driver. Some features such as custom paper
sizes and page orientation might also be available in the program you ar\
e using to create a
file. Change settings in the program, if possible,  because changes that are made in the
program override changes that are made in the printer driver.
Gain access to advanced printer features  through the printer driver (or the Print dialog box
for Macintosh operating systems). See 
Gaining access to printer driver settings  for help with
specific printer-driver features.
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How do I get the latest printing software?
When you want to check for and install upgrades to the printing software, you can download
drivers from the World Wide Web or  HP’s file transfer protocol (FTP) servers.
To download drivers
1. Go to  http://www.hp.com/support/clj2600n . Click the support & drivers  block.
2. The Web page for the drivers might be  in English, but you can download the drivers
themselves in several languages.
If you do not have Internet access, contact HP Customer Care. (See 
HP Customer Care  or
the flyer that came in the printer box.)  See the Readme file for additional release information.
What other software is available?
See the Readme file that is provided on the HP Color LaserJet 2600n CD-ROM for
additional, included software and for supported languages.
Software for Windows
When you install the software for Windows, you  can directly connect the printer to a
computer by using a USB cable or you can  connect the printer to the network by using
HP built-in networking. See the  Getting Started Guide for installation instructions, and see
the Readme file for the latest software information.
The following software is available to all users  of the printer, whether you connected the
printer directly to a computer by using a USB  cable, or to the network through the HP built-in
networking internal print server.
Printer drivers
A printer driver is a software component that  provides access to printer features and
provides the means for the computer to communicate  with the printer. For help using your
printer driver, see 
Gaining access to printer driver settings .
Using Help
The printer driver has  Help dialog boxes that can be activated from the  Help button in the
printer driver, the  F1 key on the computer keyboard, or the question mark symbol  (?) in the
upper-right corner of the printer driver. These  Help dialog boxes give detailed information
about the specific printer driver. Help for the printer  driver is separate from the Help for your
program.
HP Toolbox
You must perform a complete software  installation to use the HP Toolbox.
The HP Toolbox provides links to printer  status information and help information, such as
this user guide; and tools for diagnosing  and solving problems. You can also view
explanations and animations on the control panel. See 
Maintenance  for more information.
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