HP LaserJet P2055dn User Manual

							NOTE:This mode is the recommended network configuration for the product.
1.Before turning on the product, connect the product directly to the network by inserting a network
cable into the product network port.
2. Turn on the product, wait 2 minutes, and then use the control panel to print a configuration page.
NOTE: Make sure that an IP address is listed on the configuration page before proceeding to the
next step. If an IP address is not present, reprint the configuration page.
3. Insert the product CD into the computer. If the software installer does not start, navigate to the
setup.exe file on the CD and double-click the file.
4. Follow the installer instructions.
NOTE: When the installer prompts for a network address, provide the IP address listed on the
configuration page that you printed before starting the installer program, or search for the product
on the network.
5. Allow the installation process to complete.
Configure the network product
View or change network settings
You can use the embedded Web server to view or change IP configuration settings.
1.Print a configuration page, and locate the IP address.
●If you are using IPv4, the IP address contains only digits. It has this format:
xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
● If you are using IPv6, the IP address is a hexadecimal combination of characters and digits.
It has this format:
xxxx::xxx:xxxx:xxxx:xxxx
2. Type the IP address into the address line of a Web browser to open the embedded Web server.
3. Click the Networking  tab to obtain network information. You can change settings as needed.
Set or change the network password
Use the embedded Web server to set a network password or change an existing password.
1.Open the embedded Web server and click the  Networking tab.
2. In the left-side pane, click  Authorization.
NOTE:If a password has previously been set, you are prompted to type the password. Type the
password, and then click the  Apply button.
3.Type the new password in the Password  box and in the Confirm Password  box.
4. At the bottom of the window, click the  Apply button to save the password.
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							IP address
The product IP address can be set manually, or it can be configured automatically via DHCP, BootP, or
AutoIP.
Automatic configuration 1.On the control panel, press OK .
2. Use the arrow buttons to select  Network config., and then press OK.
3. Use the arrow buttons to select either  BOOTP or DHCP , and then press  OK.
4. Use the arrow buttons to select  Yes, and then press OK .
It may take several minutes before the automatic IP address is ready for use.
5. Use the Back or  Cancel button to leave the Network config.  menu.
NOTE:Specific automatic IP modes (such as BOOTP, DHCP, or AutoIP) can be changed by using
the embedded Web server or HP ToolboxFX only. If AutoIP is disabled, HP default IP (192.0.0.192) will
automatically be enabled.
Manual configuration
1.On the control panel, press OK .
2. Use the arrow buttons to select  Network config., and then press OK.
3. Use the arrow buttons to select  CFG TCP/IP, and then press  OK.
4. Use the arrow buttons to select  BOOTP, make sure the value is No , and then press OK.
5. Use the arrow buttons to select  DHCP, make sure the value is  No, and then press  OK.
6. Use the arrow buttons to select  IP BYTE 1, and then press OK .
7. Use the arrow buttons to change the value of  IP BYTE 1, and then press  OK.
8. Repeat steps 6 and 7 for  IP BYTE 2, IP BYTE 3 , and IP BYTE 4 . Also, repeat steps 6 and 7 for
the Subnet Mask ( SM BYTE 1, SM BYTE 2 , SM BYTE 3 , SM BYTE 4 ) and Default Gateway ( GW
BYTE 1 , GW BYTE 2 , GW BYTE 3 , GW BYTE 4).
9. Use the Back or  Cancel button to leave the Network config.  menu.
IPv4 and IPv6 settings The IPv4 and IPv6 protocols can be configured manually. The IPv4 protocol can be set from
HP ToolboxFX or from the product control panel. The IPv6 protocol can be set from the product control
panel or the embedded Web server.
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							Link speed setting
NOTE:Incorrect changes to the link speed setting might prevent the product from communicating with
other network devices. For most situations, the product should be left in automatic mode. Changes can
cause the product to power cycle. Changes should be made only while the product is idle.
1. On the control panel, press  OK.
2. Use the arrow buttons to select  Network config., and then press OK .
3. Use the arrow buttons to select  CFG LINK, and then press OK.
4. Use the arrow buttons to select  LINK, and then press  OK.
5. Use the arrow buttons to select one of the following settings.
●AUTO
● 10T HALF
● 10T FULL
● 100TX HALF
● 100TX FULL
● 100TX AUTO
● 1000TX FULL
NOTE:
The setting must match with the network product to which you are connecting (a network
hub, switch, gateway, router, or computer).
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							6 Paper and print media
●Understand paper and print media use
●
Supported paper and print media sizes
●
Custom paper sizes
●
Supported paper and print media types
●
Tray and bin capacity
●
Special paper or print media guidelines
●
Load trays
●
Configure trays
●
Use paper output options
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							Understand paper and print media use
This product supports a variety of paper and other print media in accordance with the guidelines in this
user guide. Paper or print media that does not meet these guidelines might cause the following problems:
●Poor print quality
● Increased jams
● Premature wear on the product, requiring repair
For best results, use only HP-brand paper and print media designed for laser printers or multiuse. Do
not use paper or print media made for inkjet printers. Hewlett-Packard Company cannot recommend
the use of other brands of media because HP cannot control their quality.
It is possible for paper 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/or humidity levels,
or other variables over which Hewlett-Packard has no control.
CAUTION: Using paper or print media that does not meet Hewlett-Packards specifications might
cause problems for the product, requiring repair. This repair is not covered by the Hewlett-Packard
warranty or service agreements.
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							Supported paper and print media sizes
This product supports a number of paper sizes, and it adapts to various media.
NOTE:To obtain best results, select the correct paper size and type in the printer driver before printing.
Table 6-1   Supported paper and print media sizes
Size and dimensionsTray 1Tray 2Optional 500-sheet
Tray 3Duplexer (duplex
models only)
Letter
216 x 279 mm (8.5 x 11 inches)
Legal
216 x 356 mm (8.5 x 14 inches)
A4
210 x 297 mm (8.27 x 11.69 inches)
A5
148 x 210 mm (5.83 x 8.27 inches) 
A6
105 x 148 mm (4.1 x 5.8 inches) 
B5 (JIS)
182 x 257 mm (7.17 x 10.12 inches) 
Executive
184 x 267 mm (7.24 x 10.51 inches) 
Postcard (JIS)
100 x 148 mm (3.9 x 5.8 inches)   
Double Postcard (JIS)
148 x 200 mm (5.8 x 7.9 inches)   
16K
184 x 260 mm (7.2 x 10.2 inches)   
16K
195 x 270 mm (7.7 x 10.6 inches)   
16K
197 x 273 mm (7.8 x 10.8 inches)   
8.5 x 13
216 x 330 mm (8.5 x 13 inches)
Envelope Commercial #10
105 x 241 mm (4.13 x 9.49 inches)    
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							Size and dimensionsTray 1Tray 2Optional 500-sheet
Tray 3Duplexer (duplex
models only)
Envelope B5 ISO
176 x 250 mm (6.7 x 9.8 inches)   
Envelope C5 ISO
162 x 229 mm (6.93 x 9.84 inches)   
Envelope DL ISO
110 x 220 mm (4.33 x 8.66 inches)   
Envelope Monarch
98 x 191 mm (3.9 x 7.5 inches)   
Custom
76 x 127 mm to 216 x 356 mm
(3.0 x 5.0 inches to 8.5 x 14 inches)    
Custom paper sizes
This product supports a variety of custom paper sizes. Supported custom sizes are sizes that are within
the minimum- and maximum-size guidelines for the product but are not listed in the supported paper
sizes table. When using a supported custom size, specify the custom size in the print driver, and load
the paper in a tray that supports custom sizes.
Table 6-1   Supported paper and print media sizes (continued)
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							Supported paper and print media types
For a complete list of specific HP-brand paper that this product supports, go to www.hp.com/support/
ljp2050series.
Paper type (control panel)Paper type (printer driver)Tray 1Tray 2Optional 500-
sheet Tray 3Duplexer
(duplex
models only)
PLAIN 75–95 GPlain
LIGHT 60-74 GLight 60-74g
MID-WEIGHTMid-weight
HEAVY 111–130 GHeavy 111–130g 
EXTRA HEAVY 131–175 GExtra heavy 131–175g   
TRANSPARENCYMonochrome Laser
Transparency 
LABELSLabels   
LETTERHEADLetterhead
PREPRINTEDPreprinted
PREPUNCHEDPrepunched
COLORColored
ROUGHRough 
BONDBond
RECYCLEDRecycled
ENVELOPE Envelope   
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							Tray and bin capacity
Tray or binPaper typeSpecificationsQuantity
Tray 1PaperRange:
60 g/m
2 (16 lb) bond to 200 g/m2
(54 lb) bond
Maximum stack height: 5 mm
(0.3 inch)
Equivalent to 50 sheets of 75 g/
m
2 (20 lb) bond
EnvelopesLess than 60 g/m2 (16 lb) bond to
90 g/m2 (24 lb) bond
Up to 10 envelopes
LabelsMaximum 0.23 mm (0.009 inch)
thickMaximum stack height: 5 mm
(0.3 inch)
TransparenciesMinimum 0.13 mm (0.005 inch)
thickMaximum stack height: 5 mm
(0.3 inch)
Tray 2PaperRange:
60 g/m
2 (16 lb) bond to 135 g/m2
(36 lb) bond
Equivalent to 250 sheets of 75 g/
m2 (20 lb) bond
Maximum stack height for A6
paper: 15 mm (0.59 inch)
TransparenciesMinimum 0.13 mm (0.005 inch)
thickMaximum stack height: 26 mm
(1.0 inch)
Optional 500-sheet Tray 3PaperRange:
60 g/m
2 (16 lb) bond to 135 g/m2
(36 lb) bond
Equivalent to 500 sheets of 75 g/
m2 (20 lb) bond
Maximum stack height for A6
paper: 40 mm (1.6 inches)
TransparenciesMinimum 0.13 mm (0.005 inch)
thickMaximum stack height: 54 mm
(2.1 inches)
Standard top bin Paper  
Up to 125 sheets of 75 g/m2 (20
lb) bond
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