HP Color LaserJet 2840 User Manual

							HP Color LaserJet 2820/2830/2840
User Guide
 
						

							HP Color LaserJet 2820/2830/2840 all-in-one
User Guide
 
						

							Copyright and License 
© 2004 Copyright Hewlett-Packard 
Development Company, LP 
Reproduction, adaptation, or translation without prior written permission is 
prohibited, except as allowed under the copyright laws. 
The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. 
The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the expresswarranty statements accompanying suchproducts and services. Nothing herein 
should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liablefor technical or editorial errors or omissions 
contained herein. 
Part number Q3948-90901 
Edition 2, 4/2009
FCC Requirements (United States)
This equipment has been tested and found 
to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of theFCC rules. These limits are designed to 
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residentialinstallation. This equipment generates,uses, and can radiate radio frequency 
energy. If not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, it maycause harmful interference to radio 
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur ina particular installation. If this equipment 
does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can bedetermined by turning the equipment offand on, the user is encouraged to try to 
correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: 
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. 
Increase separation between equipment and receiver. 
Connect equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver islocated. 
Consult your dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician. 
Any changes or modifications to the printer 
that are not expressly approved by HP could void the user’s authority to operatethis equipment. 
Use of a shielded interface cable is required to comply with the Class B limits 
of Part 15 of FCC rules. 
This equipment complies with FCC rules, Part 68. On the back of this equipment is a 
label that contains, among other information, the FCC registration numberand ringer equivalence number (REN) for 
this equipment. If requested, this information must be provided to thetelephone company. The REN is used to 
determine the quantity of devices which may be connected to the telephone line.Excessive RENs on the telephone line mayresult in the devices not ringing in response 
to an incoming call. In most, but not all, areas, the sum of the RENs should notexceed five (5.0). To be certain of the 
number of devices that may be connected to the line, as determined by the totalRENs, contact the telephone company to 
determine the maximum REN for the calling area. 
This equipment uses the following USOC jacks: RJ11C. 
An FCC-compliant telephone cord and modular plug is provided with thisequipment. This equipment is designed tobe connected to the telephone network or
premises wiring using a compatible 
modular jack which is Part 68 compliant. This equipment cannot be used ontelephone company-provided coin service. 
Connection to Party Line Service is subject to state tariffs. If this equipment causesharm to the telephone network, the 
telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance ofservice may be required. If advance noticeis not practical, the telephone company will 
notify the customer as soon as possible. Also, you will be advised of your right to filea complaint with the FCC if you believe it is 
necessary. The telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment,operations, or procedures that could affect 
the operation of the equipment. If this happens, the telephone company willprovide advance notice in order for you tomake the necessary modifications in order 
to maintain uninterrupted service. If trouble is experienced with this equipment, pleasesee the numbers in the front of this manual 
for repair and (or) warranty information. If the trouble is causing harm to thetelephone network, the telephone company 
may request you remove the equipment from the network until the problem isresolved. The following repairs can bedone by the customer: Replace any original 
equipment that came with the device. This includes the print cartridge, the supports fortrays and bins, the power cord, and the 
telephone cord. It is recommended that the customer install an AC surge arrestor in theAC outlet to which this device is connected. 
This is to avoid damage to the equipment caused by local lightning strikes and otherelectrical surges.
 
						

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							Service and support
Web services
For 24-hour access to information by using a modem or Internet connection
World Wide Web: Updated HP device software, product and support information, and printer
drivers in several languages can be obtained from http://www.hp.com/support/clj2800series.
(The site is in English.)
Web-based troubleshooting tools
HP Instant Support Professional Edition (ISPE) is a suite of web-based troubleshooting tools
for desktop computing and printing products. ISPE helps you quickly identify, diagnose, and
resolve computing and printing problems. The ISPE tools can be accessed from
http://instantsupport.hp.com.
Telephone support
Hewlett-Packard provides free telephone support during the warranty period. When you call,
you will be connected to a responsive team that is waiting to help you. For the telephone
number for your country/region, see the flyer that came in the box with the product, or visit
http://www.hp.com/support/callcenters. Before calling HP, have the following information
ready: product name and serial number, date of purchase, and description of the problem.
You can also find support on the Internet at http://www.hp.com. Click the support & drivers
block.
Software utilities, drivers, and electronic information
Go to http://www.hp.com/go/clj2800_software. (The site is in English, but printer drivers can
be downloaded in several languages.)
For information over the telephone, see the flyer that came in the box with the device.
HP direct ordering for accessories or supplies
Order supplies from the following websites:
United States: http://www.hp.com/sbso/product/supplies
Canada: http://www.hp.ca/catalog/supplies
Europe: http://www.hp.com/go/supplies
Asia-Pacific: http://www.hp.com/paper/
See the flyer that came in the box with the device, or see http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/
en/wwcontact.html
For more information, see 
Accessories and ordering information.
To order supplies or accessories over the telephone, call the following numbers:
United States: 800-538-8787
Canada: 800-387-3154
To find the phone numbers for other countries/regions, see the flyer that came in the box
with the device.
Customer self-repair
HPs customer self-repair programs offer our North American customers the fastest service
under either warranty or contract. It enables HP to ship replacement parts directly to you (the
end user) so that you can replace them. Using this program, you can replace parts at your
own convenience.
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							HP service information
To locate HP-Authorized Dealers in the United States or Canada, call 800-243-9816 (United
States) or 800-387-3867 (Canada). Or, go to http://www.hp.com/go/cposupportguide.
For service for your HP product in other countries/regions, call the customer support number
for your country/region. See the flyer that came in the box with the device.
HP service agreements
Call: 800-HPINVENT [800-474-6836 (U.S.)] or 800-268-1221 (Canada).
Out-of-Warranty Service: 800-633-3600.
Extended Service: Call 800-HPINVENT [800-474-6836 (U.S.)] or 800-268-1221 (Canada).
Or, go to the HP Care Pack™ Services Web site at
http://www.hpexpress-services.com/10467a.
HP Toolbox
To check the device status and settings and to view troubleshooting information and online
documentation, use the HP Toolbox software. You can view the HP Toolbox when the
device is directly connected to your computer or when it is connected to a network. You must
have performed a complete software installation to use the HP Toolbox. See 
Managing the
device and maintenance.
HP Toolbox is not supported for Macintosh operating systems.
Software help
The HP Scanning software included with the HP Color LaserJet 2820/2830/2840 all-in-one
contains online Help, which provides instructions for operating the software with this device.
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							Table of contents
1 Device basics
Quick access to device information ..........................................................................................2
User guide links ..................................................................................................................2
Where to look for more information ....................................................................................2
Device configurations ................................................................................................................4
HP Color LaserJet 2820 all-in-one .....................................................................................4
HP Color LaserJet 2830 all-in-one .....................................................................................4
HP Color LaserJet 2840 all-in-one .....................................................................................5
Device features .........................................................................................................................6
Device parts ..............................................................................................................................9
Front view ...........................................................................................................................9
Back view ............................................................................................................................9
Interface ports ...................................................................................................................10
Control panel ....................................................................................................................11
2 Software
Printer drivers ..........................................................................................................................14
Software and supported operating systems .....................................................................14
Software tips .....................................................................................................................15
Software for Windows .......................................................................................................16
Software for Macintosh .....................................................................................................17
HP Toolbox .......................................................................................................................17
Embedded Web server (EWS) .........................................................................................18
Software installation .........................................................................................................18
Uninstalling the printing software ............................................................................................20
Using Add or Remove Programs to uninstall ...................................................................20
Uninstalling software for Macintosh ..................................................................................20
3 Media specifications
General guidelines ..................................................................................................................22
Supported media weights and sizes .......................................................................................23
Printing and storage environment ...........................................................................................25
4 Using the device
Loading trays ...........................................................................................................................28
Loading tray 1 ...................................................................................................................28
Loading optional tray 2 .....................................................................................................29
Loading documents to scan ..............................................................................................30
Using the device control panel ................................................................................................32
Changing the device control-panel display language ......................................................32
Changing the default media size ......................................................................................32
Using the device volume controls .....................................................................................33
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							5 Printing
Printing from Windows ............................................................................................................38
To print from Windows ......................................................................................................38
Printing from the Macintosh OS ..............................................................................................39
To print from the Macintosh OS .......................................................................................39
Printer drivers ..........................................................................................................................40
Using the PCL printer-driver Help (Windows only) ...........................................................40
Selecting a source ............................................................................................................40
Selecting a type or size ....................................................................................................40
Printing in grayscale .........................................................................................................41
Creating and using watermarks ........................................................................................41
Printing multiple pages on one sheet of paper (N-up printing) .........................................41
Creating and using Quick Sets .........................................................................................41
Reducing or enlarging (Fit to Page) .................................................................................42
Maximizing print speed for letter-size paper ...........................................................................43
Selecting an output location ....................................................................................................44
Setting a custom paper size ....................................................................................................45
Printing on special media ........................................................................................................46
Glossy paper .....................................................................................................................46
Colored paper ...................................................................................................................46
Preprinted forms and letterhead .......................................................................................46
Envelopes .........................................................................................................................47
Heavy paper .....................................................................................................................47
HP LaserJet Tough paper ................................................................................................48
Labels ...............................................................................................................................48
Transparencies .................................................................................................................4 8
Printing on different paper for the first page ...........................................................................49
Printing on both sides (duplexing manually) ...........................................................................50
To duplex manually ..........................................................................................................50
Printing booklets ......................................................................................................................51
To print booklets ...............................................................................................................51
Canceling a print job ...............................................................................................................53
6 Printing with color
Changing the color settings ....................................................................................................56
Using color ..............................................................................................................................57
Media selection .................................................................................................................57
HP ImageREt 2400 ...........................................................................................................57
Managing color options ...........................................................................................................58
Print in Grayscale .............................................................................................................58
Automatic versus Manual color adjustment .....................................................................58
Manual color options ........................................................................................................58
Matching colors .......................................................................................................................60
7 Copy
Starting a copy job ..................................................................................................................62
Canceling a copy job ...............................................................................................................63
Adjusting the copy quality .......................................................................................................64
To adjust the copy quality for the current job ...................................................................64
To adjust the default copy quality .....................................................................................64
Adjusting the lighter/darker (contrast) setting .........................................................................65
To adjust the lighter/darker setting for the current job ......................................................65
To adjust the default lighter/darker setting .......................................................................65
Reducing or enlarging copies .................................................................................................66
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