HP LaserJet 3380 Reviewer/Evaluator`s Guide
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HP LaserJet 3380 Reviewer/Evaluator`s Guide
HP LaserJet 3380 Reviewer/Evaluator’s Guide Contents Getting to know the HP LaserJet 3380.............................................................................. 1 Features ............................................................................................................................ 2 What ships in the box......................................................................................................... 3 Evaluating laser all-in-one products.................................................................................. 5 Ease of use........................................................................................................................ 6 Performance ...................................................................................................................... 8 Print and copy quality ....................................................................................................... 12 Versatile efficiency ........................................................................................................... 15 Value.............................................................................................................................. 17 Reliability........................................................................................................................ 19 Network solutions............................................................................................................. 21 A—Using the scanner and fax........................................................................................ 23 Scanning ........................................................................................................................ 23 Faxing ............................................................................................................................ 27 B—Productivity tools ...................................................................................................... 28 HP toolbox ...................................................................................................................... 28 HP Web Jetadmin ............................................................................................................ 34 C—Technical specifications............................................................................................. 35 D—Accessories and supplies .......................................................................................... 38 Contents i ii Getting to know the HP LaserJet 3380 Welcome to the Reviewer/Evaluator’s Guide for the new HP LaserJet 3380 all-in-one product. This guide will introduce you to the product and help you to conduct a successful evaluation. Get more performance, more reliability, and more efficiency with the HP LaserJet 3380. Print, fax, scan, and copy features are designed to increase your productivity and business image. The product’s 1200 dots per inch (dpi) effective output quality, fast printing and copying speeds of up to 20 pages per minute (ppm) for letter or 19 ppm for A4, and a first-page-out speed of eight seconds provide the high-performance hardcopy solution you expect from HP. With a 50-page automatic document feeder (ADF), legal-sized/A4-oversized flatbed scanning and copying, optional networking capabilities, and expandable memory, the product will continue to meet your business needs. Getting to know the HP LaserJet 3380 1 Features 1. Easy-to-use control panel provides instant access to each of the product’s different modes. 1 2. Easy-to-read LCD screen offers helpful device status and configuration messages. 2 3 4 3. 50-sheet automatic document feeder (ADF) enables unattended faxing, scanning, and copying. 4. Copy and scan legalsized/A4-oversized documents with the flatbed scanner. 5. 250-sheet front-loading input and 10-sheet priority feed trays provide media flexibility. 6. 125-sheet output tray allows easy handling of large jobs. 7. Get started immediately: the USB and parallel ports offer instant connectivity and can both be used simultaneously. Share easily with an optional HP Jetdirect external print server. Add an HP Jetdirect external print server using either the parallel or USB port. 5 8. A fast V.34 fax modem, up to 33.6 kilobytes per second (kbps), makes digital communication easy. 6 7 8 Performance Versatile • Reduce time waiting with fast printing and copying • Experience effortless multitasking. Scan documents speeds of up to 20 ppm (letter) or 19 ppm (A4) and a first-page-out printing speed of eight seconds. • Impress clients with professional, high-quality 1200 by 1200 dpi printing, 600 by 600 dpi copying, and 600 by 600 dpi optical (9600 by 9600 dpi enhanced) color scanning. • Accomplish more with 32 MB RAM (expandable to 96 MB) and a 240 MHz processor for effortless handling of even the most complex print jobs. • Store up to 250 pages of important fax documents with 4 MB of memory. • Integrate the product seamlessly into your operating environment with support for Windows 98 SE, Millennium Edition (Me), 2000, and XP and Macintosh OS 9.1, 9.2.x, and OSX v 10.2.x. Windows NT 4.0, UNIX®, Linux, DOS, and OS/2 printer drivers provide print functionality only. while receiving a fax, or processing a print job. • Obtain high-quality text and images with standard scanner software that includes Readiris Pro OCR (optical character recognition). Quality • Share the value of this network-capable printer in a variety of network environments without sacrificing valuable office space. • Meet your demanding hardcopy needs with a product backed by the heritage of HP quality and reliable performance. • Replace supplies simply with effortless print cartridge removal and replacement. • Ensure dependable printing with HP PCL 6, HP PCL 5e, and HP PostScript® level 2 emulation drivers. 2 Getting to know HP LaserJet 3380 What ships in the box 1. Print cartridge 2. Power cord 3. Getting started guide and support flyer 4. CD (includes device software and electronic user guide) 5. 250-sheet and priority feed input trays 6. ADF input tray 7. Fax guide 8. Fax cord 9. HP LaserJet 3380 Software and documentation The HP LaserJet 3380 includes a powerful suite of software that is easy to install and use. The printer and scanner drivers and utilities cover a wide range of operating systems and are localized in many languages. The product ships with the following components on the CD: • Installer/uninstaller • HP toolbox— enables you to configure the scanner and fax functions. Tasks you can perform from HP toolbox include programming the Scan to button to send scans automatically to e-mail or a folder, setting up speed dialing, receiving faxes at your computer, and managing fax logs. • HP LaserJet Scan software • TWAIN 1.9 and WIA scanner drivers • HP LaserJet Fax • Electronic user’s guide • Readiris Pro OCR (separate installation required) • Printer drivers (PCL 6, PCL 5e, PostScript level 2 emulation) • HP Director (Mac) Note Depending on your operating system and the type of installation performed, all of the software components may not be installed. Getting to know the HP LaserJet 3380 3 Printer drivers When you install the device software, select one of the following printer drivers: PCL 6 driver (default driver): Use the PCL 6 driver to take full advantage of the device features. Unless complete backward compatibility with previous printer control language (PCL) drivers or older printers is necessary, the PCL 6 driver is recommended. The PCL 6 printer driver is installed automatically when you use the Typical option during the software installation. PCL 5e driver: Use the PCL 5e driver if you need print results consistent with those of older HP LaserJet printers. Certain features (FastRes 1200 and ProRes 1200) are not available in this driver. (Do not use the PCL 5e driver that is provided with this device with older printers.) To install the PCL 5e printer driver, use the Add Printer Wizard after the software has been installed. PostScript driver: Use the HP PostScript level 2 emulation driver for compatibility with PostScript needs. Certain features (manual duplexing, printing booklets, watermarks, and printing more than four pages per sheet) are not available with this driver. To install the PostScript driver, select the Custom option during the software installation. Additional printer drivers UNIX and Linux: Printer drivers for UNIX and Linux are available for download from HP Customer Care online at http://hpinkjet.sourceforge.net/productslj.php. These drivers provide print functionality only. IBM OS/2: OS/2 printer drivers will be available after product introduction at http://www.hp.com/support/lj3380. These drivers provide print functionality only. Additional drivers, updated drivers, and other valuable software for the HP LaserJet 3380 will be available on the HP Customer Care Web site after product introduction at http://www.hp.com/support/lj3380. Outside of the U.S. go to http://www.hp.com. Installation notes This is a pre-released product intended for your review and does not include final software. Please follow the instructions below to ensure the default printer settings are correctly configured. The final, commercially available products will have the default printer configured through the installation software. Instructions for configuring default printer After installing your HP LaserJet all-in-one software, if the test page does not print to the HP LaserJet 3380, you need to configure your device as the default printer. 1. Select the Printers folder within your Windows operating system. (This folder typically appears in Control Panel.) 2. Right-click on the HP LaserJet 3380 PCL 6 printer icon. 3. Select Set as Default Printer from the menu. 4. Close the window. 4 Getting to know the HP LaserJet 3380 Evaluating laser all-in-one products Based on extensive market research and customer feedback, HP has identified user needs in seven key categories. These categories should be closely examined as you consider purchasing a laser all-in-one product. In this section, we will examine each of these and how the HP LaserJet 3380 meets the criteria in each category. 1—Ease of use 2—Performance 3—Print and copy quality 4—Versatile efficiency 5—Reliability 6—Value 7—Network solutions The HP LaserJet 3380 is ideal for individuals or small workgroups who want to increase office efficiency and expect professional results from an all-in-one product. The product provides fast, high-quality laser printing and copying, high-resolution color scanning, and fast, reliable faxing from an inventive space-saving design—all at an exceptional price. The product’s HP features set it apart from the competition: • Instant-on Technology virtually eliminates warm-up time and enables a first-page-out speed of eight seconds. • Based on proven HP LaserJet technology, the product delivers business-quality imaging at 1200 by 1200 dpi output. • Easy connectivity with optional networking capabilities makes the product a versatile, highvalue hardcopy solution for your small workgroup. • The powerful HP toolbox software makes product configuration simple. • Save precious office space by consolidating four devices into one. During your evaluation, we invite you to compare the HP LaserJet 3380 to other competing products to see why it is the best choice for your workplace! Evaluation guidelines As you design tests and conduct your evaluation, remember the following guidelines: • Consider the typical end-user’s printing, copying, faxing, and scanning needs. • Simulate the end-user’s environment. • When testing more than one product, try to make a fair comparison by setting up in the same environment and testing similar settings and configurations. • Analyze each of the elements of the printing and document reproduction process, but remember that the elements work together as part of the whole solution. (For instance, print speed claims mean very little if documents print incorrectly or with poor print quality.) Evaluating laser all-in-one products 5 Ease of use Easy to use, manage, and maintain Simple installation Get up and running quickly with effortless set up and installation. The Start guide walks you through device set up, and the Starter CD leads you through software installation. Effortless connectivity With USB and parallel ports and optional network capabilities it is easy to fit the product into your existing workplace environment. Intuitive control panel The product control panel has an easy-to-read LCD screen, which provides helpful messages that simplify device configuration and troubleshooting. A standard 12-key number pad provides easy interaction with the product. Familiar scanning software The product includes standard scanning software that makes scanning high-quality images and text effortless. Program the Scan To button using HP toolbox to scan to 20 e-mail addresses or folders automatically. This feature is useful for archiving scanned documents. For more information, see “HP toolbox” on page 28. Helpful fax software Send faxes easily with the HP LaserJet Fax software. The software allows faxes to be sent to your computer, and lets your computer directly send faxes from applications like Microsoft® Word or Excel. Easy remote management 6 HP toolbox provides a single access point to all product information, including device configuration, documentation, troubleshooting tips, and help for understanding error messages. For more information, see “HP toolbox” on page 28. Two RJ-11 ports for connectivity options The product features two RJ-11 ports for flexibility: the first for connecting the product to your telephone line and the second for connecting an extra telephone, caller-ID box, or a computer modem. Hassle-free media loading The 250-sheet input tray eliminates the need for extra desk space in front of the product. Instead of pulling out a paper tray, you simply slide media horizontally into the tray. Evaluating laser all-in-one products Low-maintenance, easy to recycle supplies The HP LaserJet print cartridge included with each product is designed to withstand day-to-day office use without hassles. Helpful instructions and an all-in-one design enable simple, convenient installation and replacement. Every new HP LaserJet print cartridge comes with prepaid/pre-addressed UPS return mailing labels for easy recycling. These labels are also available at http://www.hp.com/recycle. Evaluation Setting up the product Have a representative end-user unbox and set up the product, using the product documentation. Observe the process and evaluate the ease of set up and the helpfulness of the user documentation. Note user installation and interaction with supplies. Notice how much desk space is used. Testing product software 1. Install the product software. Document any driver or software changes performed during testing. 2. Print some test pages. 3. Perform scanning tests using a mix of text-based and image-based documents. 4. Evaluate the product software after installation: ! Is the printer driver easy to use? ! What special features or utilities does the printer driver include? ! Is it easy to configure the product to scan documents and images? How effective is the product’s OCR software? ! What special software or tools are available? Testing interaction with the product Print, copy, and scan several documents on a variety of media sizes and weights. When comparing products, consider the following: ! In general, is the product easy to use? ! Can you put the product where you want it in your office? ! Will you have to install another phone line to use the product? ! How easy is it to load media? ! How easy is it to scan materials with the product? Evaluating laser all-in-one products 7 Performance Gain efficiency with up to 20 ppm and an eight second first-page-out Professional business performance Experience HP LaserJet quality. Create professional documents with 1200 by 1200 dpi output and copy speeds of up to 20 ppm (letter) or 19 ppm (A4). Reduce time waiting by the product and give your business the polished image you need to make the right impression. Fast first-page out with Instant-on Technology Studies have shown that most printing devices like the HP LaserJet 3380 sit idle an average of one hour between print jobs. This means that the first-page-out print speed is more important than pages per minute. Unlike competing products, the HP LaserJet 3380 has an inductive heat fuser that virtually eliminates warm-up time from both the Ready and PowerSave states. The first-page-out print speed is eight seconds for a typical office document. Because warm-up time is minimized, the product consumes less energy, is quieter, and realizes less wear on the engine. Easily handles complex printing jobs Even complex jobs print quickly with the powerful 240 MHz processor and 32 MB of built-in memory (expandable to 96 MB for even higher performance). The powerful PCL 6 and PCL 5e printer drivers, as well as HP PostScript level 2 emulation, provide fast and dependable printing from virtually any application. Productive scanning Enjoy efficient, high-quality scanning with up to 600 by 600 dpi optical (9600 by 9600 dpi enhanced) resolution. The product features powerful scanning software that includes Readiris Pro OCR for easily and accurately converting printed text to digital form. Industry-standard TWAIN 1.9 and WIA scanner drivers ensure reliable scanning every time. Quick, reliable faxing Effortlessly and reliably send and receive faxes with the HP LaserJet 3380. Experience fast processing speeds of up to 33.6 kbps with the V.34 fax modem, and store up to 250 pages of important fax documents with 4 MB of memory. The product features 120 fax number speed-dial, fax forwarding, fax auto-reduction, junk-fax barrier, fax-delayed sending, polling receiving, and distinctive ring detection. 8 Evaluating laser all-in-one products Evaluation Product performance involves more than the number of pages that may be printed or copied in a minute. Rather, product performance encompasses each function of the product, and how these functions work independently and in concert with each other for a productive, reliable hardcopy solution. Several factors affect product performance, including memory capabilities, fax modem speed, use of special media, computer processing time, and print processing time. Copier performance evaluation High resolution does not directly correlate to copy quality. Copy the type of material you typically copy, whether a book, magazine, sales brochure, or other high-quality content. ! Does the copy quality meet your expectations? ! How easy is it to adjust image quality and select output options from the control panel? ! How quickly does the page copy? ! Does it take multiple adjustments and multiple copies to get good copy quality? Scanner performance evaluation Scan several documents, images, and photos. ! How easy it to configure scanning options from the product control panel? ! Is the scanning software easy to use? Are there options for scanning specific document and image types? ! Does the quality of the scanned image meet your expectations? How easy is it to obtain a satisfactory image? Fax performance evaluation Fax some test documents. ! Is the fax function easy to use? ! What are the speed-dial options? ! Does the fax quality meet your expectations? ! Is it easy to store fax pages on the device? ! Do you encounter any problems sending or receiving faxes? Printer performance evaluation Creating print samples First, develop a group of sample documents that represent what the end-user will print with the product. This is the best method for determining if a product is suited to your environment. Note It is important to test files like those that a typical user will print. Most print samples included with a product have been optimized for that product and may not reflect the type of output you will receive. When evaluating performance, your print samples should include multiple documents and file types, each created in the applications that will be used by the end-user. The samples should have different elements (text, graphics, and photographic images) and should vary in complexity and page length. Some suggested content includes simple text documents, mixed text and graphics, and complex graphics containing photographic images. Evaluating laser all-in-one products 9 CAUTION! Using only one application or file can skew test results. Use several types of files and applications to present a broad and realistic performance picture. Simple—text only Mixed—from complex text to a mixture of text and medium-complexity graphics Complex—images and advanced graphics (using overlays or fill patterns) Different manufacturers provide different print modes (such as EconoMode). Try to compare similar modes to achieve a fair comparison. To evaluate the print quality and speed of text documents, such as those created in Microsoft Word and Excel, you should print them in different print modes. Documents such as newsletters intended for circulation or image files, where photo quality is desired, are preferably printed in the best mode. Print sample evaluation guidelines Before you print the sample documents, make sure that your test environment simulates the end-user’s and that you make a fair comparison between products. Follow the guidelines below: Measure performance from the end-user’s perspective. • Print from computer systems that closely match the typical end-user’s. • Test multiple media sizes and types. • Test printing features (manual duplexing, multiple pages per sheet, etc.). • Test and compare default settings. (What settings will the end-users use most often?) When evaluating more than one product, it is crucial that you make a fair comparison between products. • Print from identical computer systems so that variations in speed are not due to differences in processing power. • Print the same files on all products, using the same print media and the same or equivalent settings. Print modes such as ProRes 1200 and EconoMode need to be tested separately for each product and compared respectively. • The HP LaserJet 3380 includes five print modes: Note 10 The available print modes may vary depending upon your operating system. Those included below are available with Windows 2000 or XP. • ProRes 1200 180 lines per inch (lpi) (Best Quality): This setting produces 1200 by 1200 dpi resolution and provides the smoothest shades of gray and the sharpest lines. • ProRes 1200 141 lpi: This setting produces 1200 by 1200 dpi resolution with fewer lines per inch. This setting may require less memory and print more quickly. Evaluating laser all-in-one products • • FastRes 1200 (Faster printing): This setting produces 600 by 600 dpi enhanced with HP REt, which prints at 2-bits per pixel creating additional levels of gray. The print quality is markedly better than traditional 600 dpi, but prints much faster than 1200 by 1200 dpi. This is the default print setting. • 600 dpi • EconoMode (Save Toner): Documents are printed with less toner. This setting is useful when you are printing drafts. You can use this setting independently of other print-quality settings. Use the same operating system and software application and be sure to test comparable printer drivers. (Each of these components interacts with the printing process and can affect performance.) Evaluating printing performance Using the samples that you created, perform the following tests to gauge printing performance. First-page-out—The time from when the print command is issued to a product that is in sleep mode until the completion of the first page. This test measures the effect of an instant-on fuser and shows a product’s true speed. Click-to-drop—The time from when the print command is issued until the completion of the print job. Pick-to-drop—The time from when the first piece of media is picked up by the product until the completion of the print job. Return-to-application—The time from when the print command is issued until the time when the computer is available for other tasks. Follow the guidelines below when measuring printing performance: • Be sure to measure the amount of time it takes to print a complete document. (For example, you might print an eight-page document with a company logo on the first page.) Note A professional printing product is designed to print multiple-page documents. We suggest that you print either multiple-page documents or multiple copies of a single page. • Record any error messages. • Perform each test three times to obtain an average. If the variances in the three tests are too much, discard the result, check the system, and redo the test. • If the product offers more than one I/O port, perform tests using each port. • Look at each page to make sure all text and graphics printed correctly. Files that print significantly faster on one product might not be printing correctly. Some products drop complex graphics and images when they are unable to process the whole job. Examine output to ensure that the entire document printed and that it printed correctly. • When comparing the performance of products, look beyond the speed trial data and consider the acceptability of the output. There are definitely tradeoffs in print quality, but as you review your results, look at the samples and consider whether the quality meets your standards. Also, make sure that toner is adhering to the paper properly. Evaluating laser all-in-one products 11 Print and copy quality Enhance your professional image with 1200 by 1200 dpi Sharp, clear, professional documents Impress your clients with the professional print quality of the HP LaserJet 3380, which provides 1200 by 1200 dpi printing and 600 by 600 dpi copying resolution. Designed for consistent, high-quality results HP’s all-in-one print cartridge, with its advanced toner formulation and imaging components, is specifically designed for the HP LaserJet 3380 to ensure consistently crisp, sharp text and precise detail. Advanced toner formula The organically grown toner has small particles that are more uniform and spherical than traditional manufactured toners. The small toner size results in fine, precise detail on printed images. HP LaserJet technology produces durable, smudge free output HP LaserJet output is water-fast, can’t be scratched or peeled off, will not fade, and can easily be fed through a copier. Evaluation There are many factors to consider when evaluating the overall quality of a product’s output. Print quality is more than the number of dots per inch that the product places on a page; a higher dpi does not necessarily mean better print quality. This section offers some practical advice for conducting your own print quality evaluation. Printing samples It is important to test files like those that are printed in your workplace. Most print quality files or print samples included with a product have been optimized for that product and may not reflect the type of output you will receive. You might want to use the print samples that you created for evaluating printing performance. See “Creating print samples” on page 9. Follow these guidelines for printing sample documents: • 12 When evaluating more than one product’s print quality, it is crucial that you make a fair comparison between products. Print the same files on all products, using the same or equivalent settings. Use the same operating system and software application, and be sure to test comparable printer drivers. (Each of these components interacts with the printing process and can affect print quality.) Evaluating laser all-in-one products • Use more than one software application to make sure software/driver conflicts are not affecting print quality. • Plain papers vary among brands and the regions in which they are manufactured. Some plain papers have a preferred print side. You should also take into account storage conditions as well as how the papers handle toner. • Temperature and humidity should be kept constant for each product tested. These factors can have an impact on final print quality. Viewing samples Ideally, print quality should be evaluated under a mix of fluorescent and incandescent lighting. Print quality should not be evaluated too close to windows, since natural light changes dramatically with variations in weather and time of day. In addition, the color of the surrounding area can significantly affect quality perception. White surroundings may call undue attention to the color of the media. Medium or light gray is usually the best choice for the area surrounding where the sample documents will be evaluated. Individuals may perceive print quality differently. HP suggests that you have several people evaluate your sample documents, in the same environment, with a consistent light source. Have them vote on the samples that they like by listing them in order from the best to the worst. Allow each person to rate the samples independently and then record the results. Also, have each person establish a cut line for acceptable print quality for the end-user environment. Note This process is referred to as psychometric testing and should be performed on all of the sample documents that you are using to evaluate text, graphics, and image quality. Evaluating print quality When you evaluate print quality, avoid magnification. Under magnification, insignificant differences become huge. However, careful inspection is still necessary, and when doing this, look for the following characteristics: Text print quality— ! Text should be dark, not faded. ! Text should be solid black, without hollow spots. ! Edges should be crisp and smooth, not jagged. ! There should be little or no toner scattered on the non-printed areas of the paper. ! Reverse text should be fully visible, no toner filling lines. ! Portrait and landscape text should have the same print quality. Evaluating laser all-in-one products 13 Graphics print quality— ! Fine lines should be distinct, not blending into each other or dropping out. ! Gray shading should go from light to dark in many layers, giving detail and depth to the image. ! Solid black areas should be consistent to the eye with no patches of lighter shades or lines. ! Solid black areas should not appear glossy. This reduces readability. ! Check for banding. There should be no bands across graphics. Missing lines, bad detail Distinct lines, good detail Image print quality— ! Images should be clear and sharp. ! There should be no bands across images. ! There should be no graininess or visibility of dots. Bad image quality Good image quality Evaluating document durability and usability After you have finished evaluating the print quality of your samples, evaluate the documents’ durability and usability. Test the following: ! Can the printed output be fed through a copier without being damaged? ! Will the printed output fade over time or smear with moisture? ! Can the printed output be easily scratched, melted, or otherwise damaged? ! Is the printed output durable? Can it be folded? 14 Evaluating laser all-in-one products Versatile efficiency All-in-one features designed for your business needs Save space by consolidating four devices into one Enjoy professional printing, faxing, color scanning, and copying in a convenient, space-saving design that maximizes your office space. Productive and versatile scanning and copying The legal-sized/A4-oversized flatbed scanner makes scanning and copying legal files, books, and bound documents effortless, and the automatic document feeder scans or copies up to 50 loose pages. Experience effortless multitasking Productive multitasking abilities allow you to scan documents while receiving a fax or when a print job is in progress. Increase office efficiency Fast and efficient, the all-in-one product offers features that help you increase productivity and communicate effectively—position your business for success while saving time and money. Experience fast printing and copying speeds of up to 20 ppm (letter) or 19 ppm (A4) and outstanding high-resolution scanning performance for vibrant color digital images and smooth grayscale copies. The V.34 fax modem boasts speeds of up to 33.6 kbps, speeding up digital communication and boosting office productivity. Flexible media handling The 50-sheet automatic document feeder enables efficient, unattended document processing. The 10-sheet priority input feed lets you easily print special media, such as a cover page or labels, without unloading the 250-sheet input tray. Prints on a variety of media sizes and types The product supports a wide range of standard and custom paper sizes and a variety of media types, including paper (plain, letterhead, prepunched, bond, color, rough, preprinted, and recycled), transparencies, labels, envelopes, and heavy media. For the product’s complete media specifications, see Appendix C, “Technical specifications,” on page 35. Easily upgradeable With optional networking with HP Jetdirect external servers and up to 96 MB total device memory (standard memory is 32 MB), the HP LaserJet 3380 is ready to grow with your business. Evaluating laser all-in-one products 15 Supports a wide range of operating systems The product is compatible with Windows 98 SE, Me, 2000, and XP; Mac OS 9.1, 9.2.x, Mac OSX v 10.2.x. The Windows NT 4.0, UNIX, Linux, DOS, and OS/2 printer drivers include print functionality only. Evaluation Test each of the product’s functions. Note how the functions work together, and how easy and intuitive the product is for you to work with. When comparing products, consider the following: ! Overall, does the product meet the needs of your business? ! Does the scanner glass support A4-oversized or legal-sized media? ! Does the product allow multitasking? ! Does the range of sizes and media supported meet your needs? How easy is it to change media sizes? ! How well does the product support special media, such as envelopes or transparencies? Is there more than one media input to allow for special media? ! What are the product’s input and output capacities? ! How easy is it to change paper sizes and types? ! Can you easily scan and copy books and other bound materials with the product? ! Is the automatic document feeder easy to use? How many pages can you load into the feeder at one time? ! Does the product support your operating system? 16 Evaluating laser all-in-one products Value Affordable, high-performance professional document solution Low cost of ownership With printing, faxing, color scanning, and legal-sized/A4-oversized flatbed copying in one space-saving design, the product produces business quality documents at an exceptional price. The C7115A, the original print cartridge designed for this product, is included with each product. This print cartridge was designed to work with the product for crisp, sharp text and smooth grayscale images from the first page to the last. Save time and costs with Instant-on Technology Instant-on Technology virtually eliminates warm-up time and allows a firstpage-out print speed of eight seconds. In addition to providing faster firstpage-out speeds, minimizing warm-up time saves costs by consuming less energy and realizing less wear on the engine. EconoMode for drafts and other in-house documents EconoMode creates draft-quality printing by reducing the amount of toner on the printed page and can be easily engaged from any print setting. Powerful scanning and printing software Enjoy productive scanning with powerful scanning software that includes Readiris Pro OCR for increased accuracy when scanning text. The printing software provides quality, dependable printing from virtually any application. Productive fax software The impressive HP LaserJet Fax software allows you to send and receive faxes directly from your computer, saving time, paper, and printing supplies. Easy remote management HP toolbox enables simple configuration, status, and support, without the need for IT (information technology) assistance. HP’s environmental commitment HP is deeply committed to providing customers with inventive, high-quality products and services that are environmentally sound and conducting our operations in an environmentally responsible manner. HP meets this commitment with a comprehensive environmental policy, strict environmental management of our operations, and worldwide environmental programs and services. For more information, go to http://www.hp.com/environment. Evaluating laser all-in-one products 17 Convenient copying The HP LaserJet 3015 copying feature includes image reduction and enlargement and up to 20 ppm automatic collation. Evaluation When comparing all-in-one products, remember that the initial purchase price is only one aspect of overall value. Consider the following factors as well: Note To ensure accurate comparisons between products, be sure to compare street prices (or what you would actually pay) rather than list prices. ! What is the cost of print supplies? Do you have to purchase a starter print cartridge? If a print cartridge is included, how many pages will it print? Are any other supplies required? (Some competing products require you to replace the image drum.) How easy is it to find replacement supplies? ! How quickly is the product ready to use after it is turned on? ! Does the product feature alternate printing modes to save toner? ! How easy is it to learn to use the product? How easy is it to print your documents correctly? ! Does the product allow you to be environmentally conscious? 18 Evaluating laser all-in-one products Reliability Dependable HP all-in-one performance HP reliability Based on proven HP LaserJet quality and performance, the HP LaserJet 3380 brings all-in-one imaging and simple networking to small workgroup desktops. For the last eleven years, Hewlett-Packard has consistently received the top grade in PC Magazine’s Service and Reliability Survey and recently received one of the first A+ ratings ever given. Rugged design HP engineers designed the product so that the components users interact with most, such as the media guides in the input tray, are made from durable, virtually unbreakable materials. Robust duty cycle With a duty cycle of up to 10,000 pages per month, the product meets the demands of today’s business professionals. HP warranty The product comes standard with a one-year limited warranty that covers HP hardware, software, accessories, and supplies. In the U.S. and Canada, the warranty includes Express Exchange: HP will provide a reconditioned, replacement product on the next business day. HP support Experience excellent support with HP’s Customer Care program. HP Customer Care includes all of HP’s support programs and technologies, keeping commercial customers, small businesses, and individual consumers up and running. HP Customer Care offers fullservice support through a broad range of services, including set up and installation, warranty upgrades, troubleshooting tools, repair and exchange services, phone and Web support, software updates, and selfmaintenance services. The HP Customer Care Web site (http://www.hp.com/go/support) provides customers with free, one-stop access to technical support for more than 600 HP products, including personal computers, printers, and imaging products. HP Customer Care call centers also provide technical support from numerous call centers worldwide. Evaluating laser all-in-one products 19 Evaluation At HP, we typically test multiple products in various environmental conditions to evaluate engine reliability. We run the product to engine life and record the supply life, jam rate, and misfeed rate. This kind of extensive, long-term testing is beyond the limits of most companies’ resources; however, it is possible to estimate their product’s engine reliability. When comparing the HP LaserJet 3380 with products from other manufacturers, consider the following: ! How durable is the product design? ! How easy is it to maintain the product? ! How many supplies do you need to have on hand? (Some competing products require multiple supplies, such as toner, an image drum, and a corona wire cleaning kit. The image drum for the HP LaserJet 3380 is included in the print cartridge, and no additional supplies are required.) ! Does the product perform consistently under various environmental conditions? ! What is the product’s duty cycle? ! Were there any paper jams or other failures during your evaluation? 20 Evaluating laser all-in-one products Network solutions Easy sharing with HP Jetdirect external print servers Easy to share Designed to be shared with up to five users, the HP LaserJet 3380 provides easy network connectivity and device management with an optional HP Jetdirect external print server and HP Web Jetadmin. For a list of supported HP Jetdirect external print servers, see “Appendix D— Accessories and supplies” on page 38. Device connections options The USB and parallel ports may be used simultaneously. You can also add an HP Jetdirect external print server to either port. Simple network connection The HP Install Network Printer Wizard, included with the HP Jetdirect external print server, helps you easily network your device. Seamless integration With HP Jetdirect external print servers, the product is compatible with all major network operating systems. Select the external print server suited for your network. Wireless networking option Enable wireless 802.11b networking with the optional HP Jetdirect 380x 802.11b wireless external print server. Wireless solutions provide the ultimate in office flexibility without costly and time-consuming wiring constraints. Efficient remote management With HP Web Jetadmin, you can use one utility for all HP products, simplifying device management and improving uptime. To download the software, go to: http://www.hp.com/go/webjetadmin_software. Evaluating laser all-in-one products 21 Evaluation Today’s small workgroups need more than the ability to print and make photocopies. Connecting to a network and the Internet via an always-on infrastructure provides access to printing e-services, and allows users to print anything, anywhere, anytime, from any device. Proactive management and easier troubleshooting reduce downtime and IT support costs, while increasing office productivity. When evaluating network capability, it is important to test the network solution for both the network administrator and the end-user. For the network administrator— 1. Determine if your network operating systems are supported. 2. Install and configure the product and administrative software, and simulate connecting endusers. (Keep track of the resources and time required, as well as ease of set up.) 3. Examine the following: ! Ease of network installation ! Network security ! Device diagnostics and troubleshooting ! Device alerts and status ! Device grouping, filtering, or mapping Note Try to assess the efficiency and convenience of the network management utilities. For the end-user— Make sure that the user can easily determine the following: • What devices are available? • What are their features? • What is the devices status? • Is my job done yet? Note 22 The user does NOT want to know the status of all the devices on the network or diagnostic information for all devices on the network. Evaluating laser all-in-one products A—Using the scanner and fax Scanning Use one of three methods to scan: scan from the HP LaserJet Scan software (or scan from Director, if using Macintosh), scan from the device, or scan from TWAIN-compliant or WIA-compliant software. Each is described below. Scan from HP LaserJet Scan software The procedure to start the HP LaserJet Scan software varies according to your system. Two of the most typical steps follow: • From Windows, click Start, point to Hewlett-Packard, hp LaserJet 3380, and then click Scan. • Press Start Scan on the device. HP LaserJet Scan software opens on your computer. Pressing Start Scan to start the HP LaserJet Scan software is not supported when the device is connected to a network (direct-connect only). To automatically scan to a folder, e-mail recipient, or software application, make the appropriate selection when the HP LaserJet Scan software opens, as shown in Figure 1 below. To further automate this process, you can save settings for folders or e-mail recipients using Quick Sets in the HP LaserJet Scan software. Figure 1. Selecting where to send scanned data Appendix A—Using the scanner and fax 23 Once the software opens, the following screen appears, along with the image you have scanned, as shown in Figure 2. You can choose to adjust the scanned image (resize, color adjustment, resolution, etc.) and then choose to accept it or scan a new image. Figure 2. HP LaserJet Scan software Scan from HP Director (Macintosh) Insert an original into the automatic document feeder to open the HP Director window. You can also start the HP Director from the computer by clicking the HP Director Dock alias (Mac OS X only) or desktop alias. Scan from the device You can scan directly from the device using the Scan to control panel button. The device’s Scan to button is preconfigured to make scanning simple. You can scan to the default folder on your computer: My Documents/My Scans without returning to your computer. Scanning to a folder To scan documents to a folder on your computer, press the Scan to button, and then use the arrow keys to select the preconfigured, default folder on your computer: My Documents/My Scans. You can also scan to a different folder by using the arrow keys to select Add New Folder and enter a folder path. 24 Appendix A—Using the scanner and fax Scanning to e-mail Press the Scan to button and then use the arrow keys to select Add New E-mail. This launches HP toolbox where you can add up to 20 e-mail recipients or folders. Configuring the Scan to button To simplify scanning from the device, you can program the Scan to button to include folders where you archive documents or e-mail recipients to whom you frequently send scanned documents. Use HP toolbox to configure the Scan to button settings. Open HP toolbox in one of the following ways: • On the desktop, double-click the HP toolbox icon. • Double-click the Status Client icon that is located in the system tray, which is at the far right of the taskbar. • From your computer, click Start, point to Programs, Hewlett-Packard, hp LaserJet 3380, and then click hp toolbox and fax management. HP toolbox opens in your Web browser. Note You do not have to be connected to the Internet to use HP toolbox. Select the Scan to... tab. Select Turn on scan to e-mail or a folder. Enter e-mail addresses or folders, as shown in Figure 3 below. Figure 3. Scan to E-mail or a Folder Setup in HP toolbox Appendix A—Using the scanner and fax 25 Scan from TWAIN-compliant or WIA-compliant software The device and its scanning software is TWAIN-compliant and WIA-compliant and works with Windows-based and Macintosh-based programs that support TWAIN-compliant or WIA-compliant scanning devices. Scanning from a TWAIN-enabled program Generally, a software program is TWAIN-enabled if it has a command such as Acquire, File Acquire, Scan, Import New Object, Insert from, or Scanner. If you are unsure whether the program is compliant or you do not know what the command is called, see the software program Help or documentation. When scanning from a TWAIN-enabled program, the HP LaserJet Scan software might start automatically. If the HP LaserJet Scan software starts, you can make changes while you are previewing the image. If the program does not start automatically, the image goes to the TWAINenabled program immediately. To scan from a TWAIN-enabled program, start the scan from within the TWAIN-enabled program. See the software program Help or documentation for information about the commands and steps to use. Scanning from a WIA-enabled program (Windows XP only) WIA is another way to scan an image directly into a software program, such as Microsoft Word. WIA uses Microsoft software to scan, instead of HP LaserJet Scan software. Generally, a software program is WIA-enabled if it has a command such as Picture/From Scanner or Camera in the Insert or File menu. If you are unsure whether the program is WIA-enabled, see the software program Help or documentation. To scan from a WIA-enabled program, use one of the methods described below: 26 • Start the scan from within the WIA-enabled program. See the software program Help or documentation for information about the commands and steps to use. • In the Cameras and Scanner folder, double-click the device icon. This opens the standard WIAenabled software program, which lets you scan to a file. Appendix A—Using the scanner and fax Faxing You can fax electronic documents from your computer if you meet the following requirements: • The device is connected directly to your computer or connected to your computer over a TCP/IP network with an HP Jetdirect print server. See the Start guide for a complete list of supported HP Jetdirect print servers. • The device software is installed on your computer. • You are using Microsoft Windows 98 SE, Me, 2000, or XP or Mac OS 9.1, 9.2.x, or 10.2.x. To send a fax from the software Windows 98 SE, Me, 2000, or XP The procedure to send a fax varies according to your system. The most typical steps follow: • From your computer, click Start, point to Programs, Hewlett-Packard, hp LaserJet 3380, and then click Send Fax. The fax software appears, as shown in Figure 4 below. Figure 4. HP LaserJet Send Fax software Note You can also send a fax from HP toolbox by navigating to the Fax Tasks section and clicking the Send Fax button. For more information, see “HP toolbox” on page 28. Macintosh Open the HP Director and click Fax. The fax software appears. Appendix A—Using the scanner and fax 27 B—Productivity tools The HP LaserJet 3380 productivity tools provide convenient access that allows you to configure your device, view product information, and use troubleshooting tools, and they are available for the life of your device. They include the following: • HP toolbox • HP Web Jetadmin HP toolbox HP toolbox provides a single access point to all product information. HP toolbox is a Web application that you can use for the following tasks. • Program the Scan to button to send scans automatically to e-mail or a folder. • Set up speed dialing. • Receive faxes at your computer. • Manage fax logs. You can view HP toolbox when the device is directly connected to a computer or to a network. Note You do not need Internet access to open and use HP toolbox. However, if you click a link in the Other Links area, you must have Internet access to go to the site associated with the link. For more information see, “Other links” on page 29. Supported operating systems HP toolbox supports Windows 98 SE, 2000, Me, and XP, and is available when you perform a complete software installation from the product software CD. (Installing the device via the Windows Printer Wizard will install the driver only.) Note The transmission control protocol/Internet protocol (TCP/IP) must be installed in the operating system for the HP toolbox to function. Supported browsers To use HP toolbox, you must have a Web browser installed on your computer: Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 or later or Netscape Navigator 6.2 or later. All pages can be printed from the browser. Accessing HP toolbox Open HP toolbox in one of the following ways: • On the desktop, double-click the HP toolbox icon. • Double-click the Status Client icon that is located in the Windows system tray, which is at the far right of the taskbar. • Click Start, point to Programs, Hewlett-Packard, hp LaserJet 3380, and then click hp toolbox and fax management. The HP toolbox opens in a Web browser. Note 28 After you open the URL, bookmark it so that you can return to it quickly in the future. Appendix B—Productivity tools HP toolbox sections HP toolbox contains the following sections: • Status tab • Fax tab • Scan to... tab • Troubleshooting tab • Documentation tab The Status tab is shown in Figure 5 below. Figure 5. HP toolbox, Status tab, Device Status page Other links Each page in HP toolbox contains links to the HP Web site for product registration, supply ordering, and product support. You must have Internet access in order to use any of these links. If you use a dial-up connection and did not connect when you first opened HP toolbox, you must connect before you can visit these Web sites. Appendix B—Productivity tools 29 Status tab The Status tab has links to the following pages: Device Status View status information. This page indicates device conditions such as a media jam or an empty tray. After you correct a problem, click Refresh to update the device status. Set up Status Alerts Use alerts to configure the device to notify you automatically of device conditions. From this page you can turn alerts on or off, specify when the device sends an alert, and select the type of alert (either a pop-up message or a taskbar icon) that you want to receive. To activate status alert settings, click Apply. See Figure 6 below. Device Configuration View settings available for the device and displays any accessories that have been installed, such as DIMMs. The Device Configuration page displays the same information that is shown on the configuration page. Print Info Pages Lets you print the configuration page and other product information pages. Figure 6. HP toolbox, Status tab, Set up Status Alerts page 30 Appendix B—Productivity tools Fax tab The Fax tab has links to the following pages: Fax Tasks Send a fax. Reprint or clear faxed documents stored on your device. Set options for received faxes (print, receive at computer, or forward to a different fax machine. See Figure 7 below. Fax Phone Book Save frequently used fax numbers and speed dials. Import a phone book from another application (Outlook, Outlook Express, and Lotus Notes). Fax Send Log View faxes you have sent. Fax Receive Log View faxes you have received. Fax Data Properties Change the properties associated with storing faxes on your device (number of days, file size). Fax Reports Print reports related to your fax usage (activity log, billing report, etc.). Detailed Fax Settings Access links to the Fax Setup Wizard and configure fax settings. How do I…? View instructions for performing common faxing tasks and operations. Figure 7. HP toolbox, Fax tab, Fax Tasks page Appendix B—Productivity tools 31 Scan to... tab The Scan to... tab has links to the following pages: Scan to E-mail or a Folder Configure scan to e-mail or scan to a folder tasks. For more information, refer to “Scanning” on page 23. Scan Preferences Set scan preferences for scan to e-mail or scan to a folder. See Figure 8 below. How do I…? View instructions for performing common scanning tasks and operations. Note The Scan Preferences apply only to scan to e-mail or scan to a folder tasks. Figure 8. HP toolbox, Scan to… tab, Scan Preferences page Troubleshooting tab The Troubleshooting tab provides links to help you resolve problems with the device, such paper jams, print quality issues, and control panel error messages. 32 Appendix B—Productivity tools Documentation tab The Documentation tab contains links to the following pages: Print: How do I…? Access links to information concerning how to change printer settings to perform several common printing tasks, including printing on both sides of the paper and printing on special media. See Figure 9 below. Fax: How do I…? Access links to help manage the fax function, including information on how to send and receive faxes both from your computer and from the device, how to manage your fax phonebook, and how to change fax settings. Copy: How do I…? Access links to information concerning how to change copy settings. Scan: How do I…? Access links to information concerning how to perform common scanning tasks, including scanning from the device and scanning from your computer. This page also provides information on how to configure scan to e-mail or scan to a folder. User Guide View the user guide, which contains information about using the device, warranty, specifications, and support. The user guide is available in both an interactive, Web page format (Windows only) and an easy-to-print PDF format. Readme Important information about the device that is not available in the user guide is available in the Readme file. Because the Readme file is on HP’s web site, you need Internet access to view the Readme file. Figure 9. HP toolbox, Documentation tab, Print: How do I…? page Appendix B—Productivity tools 33 HP Web Jetadmin HP’s Web Jetadmin utility gives network managers a single support tool to install, monitor, and troubleshoot a wide range of network-connected devices from an intuitive browser interface. HP Web Jetadmin supports the broadest range of devices and platforms in the industry, allowing you to manage all of your devices with one easy-to-use tool. Note The capabilities described in this section are only available with an HP Jetdirect external print server, which is available as an accessory. For more information, refer to “Appendix D—Accessories and supplies” on page 38. HP Web Jetadmin can be downloaded from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com/go/webjetadmin. HP Web Jetadmin saves you time and money—and makes your life a lot easier by helping you to perform the following tasks: 34 • Install devices • Configure device options • Configure and install multiple devices at once • Troubleshoot device problems • Schedule discoveries to update the device cache during off-peak hours • Search for a specific device or group of devices based on a wide variety of criteria • Check a device’s current status • Check the status of a device’s supplies • Verify the type of media loaded in a device’s trays • Verify a device’s capabilities • Organize devices by logical groups • Create a virtual office layout with dynamic site maps • Provide complete, multi-vendor, device management using the standard printer MIB (RFC-1759) Appendix B—Productivity tools C—Technical specifications Print speed (in pages per minute)1 Up to 20 ppm, letter First page out 8 seconds Memory Printer: 32 MB of RAM Up to 19 ppm, A4 Fax: 4 MB/250 pages Upgrade-memory expansion One dual inline memory module (DIMM) slot available for a 32 or 64 MB RAM DIMM (up to 96 MB total) Processor 240 MHz ColdFire v 4e Fax speed V.34 fax modem provides 33.6 kbps Fax features 120 fax number speed-dial, fax forwarding, fax auto-reduction, junk-fax barrier, fax-delayed sending, polling receiving, and distinctive ring detection Duty cycle, monthly Printer: 10,000 pages Scanner: 7,000 pages Copier: 1,000 pages ADF: 1,000 pages Resolution Printing: 1200 by 1200 dpi Color scanning: 600 by 600 optical dpi (9600 by 9600 enhanced dpi) Connectivity Parallel port (IEEE-1284 level-2 device with an IEEE-1284-B receptacle; set host computer to ECP) USB port (compatible with the USB 2.0 specification) Optional HP Jetdirect external print server Language and fonts HP PCL 6 and 5e, HP PostScript level 2 emulation; 45 scalable TrueType and 35 PostScript fonts Paper handling 50-sheet ADF, 250-sheet input tray, 10-sheet priority input feed for special media, 125-sheet output tray Media sizes Input trays: 76 by 127 mm to 216 by 356 mm (3 by 5 in to 8.5 by 14 in) ADF: 127 by 127 mm to 215.9 by 381 mm (5 by 5 in to 8.5 by 15 in) Media weights Input trays: 60 to 163 g/m2 (16 to 43 lb bond) ADF: 60 to 90 g/m2 (16 to 24 lb bond) Media types Paper (plain, preprinted, prepunched, bond, color, glossy, letterhead, light, heavy, recycled, rough), envelopes, transparencies, labels, cardstock 1 Approximate figures based on printing with plain paper. Exact speed depends on system configuration, software programs, and document complexity. Appendix C—Technical specifications 35 Client operating systems Windows 98 SE, Me, 2000, and XP; Mac OS 9.1, 9.2.x, and Mac OSX v 10.2.x Print functionality only: Win NT 4.0, DOS, UNIX, Linux, and OS/2 UNIX, Linux, and additional Windows printer drivers will be available at http://www.hp.com/support/lj3380 after product introduction. Network operating systems HP Jetdirect external print servers are compatible with all major network operating systems. Select an HP Jetdirect external print server appropriate for your networking environment. Minimum system requirements Windows 98 SE: Pentium processor or better, 24 MB RAM Windows Me: Pentium 150 MHz or better, 32 MB RAM Windows NT 4.0: Pentium or better, 32 MB RAM Windows 2000: Pentium 133 MHz or better, 64 MB RAM Windows XP: Pentium 300 MHz or better, 128 MB RAM Mac 9.1: Mac OS-based Apple computer with a PowerPC microprocessor, at least 32 MB of RAM with virtual memory set to 64 MB Mac 9.2.x: Power Mac G4 or Macintosh Server G4 (all models), Power Macintosh G3 or Macintosh Server G3 (all models), iMac (all models), iBook (all models), Powerbook (all models later than the original PowerBook G3), at least 32 MB RAM with virtual memory set to 64 MB Mac OSX v 10.2.x: Power Mac G5 ( all models), Power Mac G4 or Macintosh Server G4 (all models), Power Macintosh G3 or Macintosh Server G3 (all models), iMac (all models), iBook (all models), Powerbook (all models later than the original PowerBook G3), 128 MB RAM Warranty One-year limited warranty that covers HP hardware, software, accessories, and supplies. In the U.S. and Canada, the warranty includes Express Exchange. Dimensions width by depth by height Width: 546.1 mm (21.5 in) Depth: 520.7 mm (20.5 in) Height: 495.3 mm (19.5 in) Weight Acoustics emissions,2 Declared per ISO 9296 Power requirements2 20 kg (44 lb) Operator (<1m) Bystander (1m) Sound power Active: LpAm56 dB (A) LpAm47 dB (A) LwAd6.1 Bels (A) Idle: LpAmN/A dB (A) (inaudible) LpAmN/A dB (A) (inaudible) LwAdN/A Bels (A) (inaudible) WARNING: Power requirements are based on the country/region where the product is sold. Do not convert operating voltages. Doing so might damage the device and void the product warranty. 110 to 127 VAC (+/- 10%), 50/60 Hz (+/- 2 Hz), 4.5 amp 220 to 240 VAC (+/- 10%), 50/60 Hz (+/- 2 Hz), 2.3 amp 2 36 Values are subject to change. For current information see www.hp.com/support/lj3380. Appendix C—Technical specifications Power consumption (average, in watts)2 110 volt models 220 volt models During printing: 330 W (average) 330 W (average) During standby: 14 W (average) 14 W (average) Power Save mode: 9 W (average) 9 W (average) Off mode: > 1 W (average) >1 W (average) Operating environment Product plugged into an AC outlet: Recommended temperature: 15° to 32.5° C (59° to 90.5° F) Humidity: 10 to 80 percent relative humidity (no condensation) Storage environment Product unplugged from an AC outlet: Temperature: -20° to 40° C (-4° to 104° F) Humidity: 0 to 95 percent relative humidity (with no condensation) Appendix C—Technical specifications 37 D—Accessories and supplies Use accessories and supplies specifically designed for the product to ensure optimal performance. To order the product accessories and supplies listed here, go to the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com/ghp/buyonline.html. If you don’t have access to the Internet, contact your qualified HP dealer, or call HP at (800) 613-2222 (U.S.). Note Wireless external print servers provide print functionality only. HP LaserJet print cartridge (prints 2,000 pages) C7115A HP LaserJet print cartridge (prints 3,500 pages) C7115X USB, 2-meter A to B cable C6518A USB, 2-foot A to B cable 8121-0549 Parallel, 2-meter IEEE 1284-B cable C2950A Parallel, 3-meter IEEE 1284-B cable C2951A HP Jetdirect 170x external print server: Ethernet (USB 1.1) J3258B HP Jetdirect 175x external print server: Fast Ethernet, 10/100Base-TX (USB 1.1) J6035A HP Jetdirect 300x external print server: Fast Ethernet, Ethernet, 802.3 J3263A HP Jetdirect 500x external print server: Ethernet J3265A HP Jetdirect en3700 Fast Ethernet external print server: 10/100Base-TX (Hi-Speed USB 2.0) J7942A Wireless print servers HP Jetdirect 380x 802.11b wireless print server (USB 1.1) J6061A HP Jetdirect bt1300 wireless print server MPIPA330 Supplemental documentation HP LaserJet printer family print media guide 5963-7863 Media Go to http://www.hp.com/united-states/consumer/pandi/mac/supplies_acc.html. Print supplies Direct-connect accessories External print servers 38 A guide to using paper and other print media with HP LaserJet products (English only). To obtain the most current version of the media guide, go to http://www.hp.com/support/ljpaperguide. Appendix D—Accessories and supplies Appendix D—Accessories and supplies 39 Microsoft®, Windows, and Windows NT are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Netscape and Netscape Navigator are U.S. trademarks of Netscape Communications Corporation. PostScript is a U.S. registered trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated. TrueType is a U.S. trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. UNIX is a registered trademark of The Open Group. HP and the invent signature are trademarks of the HewlettPackard Company. All other brand and product names mentioned are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. 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