HP_(Hewlett-Packard)_Staple_Gun

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Publication number

C4788-90901

First Edition, February 1999

Warranty

The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice.

Hewlett-Packard makes no warranty of any kind with respect to this information.

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DISCLAIMS THE IMPLIED WARRANTY

OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS

FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

Hewlett-Packard shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental,

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Paper Handling Features

Output (Unstapled)

???3,000 sheets Letter (20 lb bond)/A4 (80 g/m2)

???1,500 sheets Ledger (20 lb bond)/A3 (80 g/m2)

Stapling (HP 3000-sheet Stapler/Stacker)

???2 to 50 sheets of 20 lb bond, or equivalent job height (5 mm)

???Multiple staple positions:

???One angled

???One, two, three, or six

???Custom, up to seven staples

Paper Handling Features

User LED Interpretation

Use the following table to interpret the status of the device by referring to the user LED (see the graphic on the next page).

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User LED Interpretation

Using the Device

Selecting the Output Bin

The system has several output locations: the Standard Output Bin, the

Face-up Bin, and the Stacker Bin.

Face-up Bin

Standard Output Bin

Stacker Bin

(Optional Bin 1)

Using the Device

Configuring the Device

The device attaches to the left side of the printer. There is a menu in the printer???s Control Panel called CONFIGURATION OF STKR where you can change the default offset and default stapler actions.

Using the Device

Default stapler actions (HP 3000-sheet Stapler/Stacker ONLY) (continued)

Angled Staple

Note

The illustration shown is for Letter/A4. See the printer driver for different paper sizes.

If the default action is set to Angled Staple, the staple is placed in the corner of the document at a 40 degree angle.

Using the Device

Default stapler actions (HP 3000-sheet Stapler/Stacker ONLY) (continued)

One Staple, Two Staples, Three Staples, or Six Staples

Note

The illustration shown is for Letter/A4. See the printer driver for different paper sizes.

If the default action is set to One Staple, Two Staples, Three Staples, or Six Staples, one job or mopies are stapled with the number of staples indicated from one to six. All of the staples are placed parallel to the edge closest to the printer. These are predetermined staple positions.

Note

When using the Six Staples option, if the paper is narrower than 8.5 in. (216 mm), the job may have less than six staples.

Using the Device

Default stapler actions (HP 3000-sheet Stapler/Stacker ONLY) (continued)

Custom

Note

The illustration shown is for Letter/A4. See the printer driver for different paper sizes.

If the default action is set to Custom, the network administrator must define the number of staples (up to seven) and their location. The users can select this feature through the printer driver.

Note

Only the network administrator can configure the Custom action through HP JetAdmin.

Using the Device

Refilling the Stapler Cartridge (HP 3000-sheet

Stapler/Stacker ONLY)

1Move the Stapler/Stacker away from the printer, open the Stapler door.

2To remove the Stapler Cartridge, squeeze the green cartridge release handle, and pull the Stapler Cartridge out.

3Remove the empty cardboard box and discard it.

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Refilling the Stapler Cartridge (HP 3000-sheet Stapler/Stacker ONLY)

4Holding the Stapler refill with the arrow pointing up, insert the Stapler refill into the Stapler Cartridge.

5Grasp the orange cardboard tab on the Stapler refill and remove the tape.

6Insert the Stapler Cartridge into the Stapler module.

7Push the Stapler Cartridge in place. A click means that the Stapler Cartridge is installed properly.

Refilling the Stapler Cartridge (HP 3000-sheet Stapler/Stacker ONLY)

Clearing Paper Jams

The message STKR: DETACH AND CLEAR JAM displays on the Control Panel.

1Move the device away from the printer.

2Remove paper from any of the indicated areas (A, B, C, D, or E). See the graphic on the following page.

3Reattach the device. Wait for the solid green status light on the user LED on the device.

Clearing Paper Jams

4To remove the Stapler Cartridge, squeeze the green cartridge release handle, and pull the Stapler Cartridge out.

5Pull the cartridge lever up.

6Remove the staple that is jammed in the Stapler Cartridge.

7Push the cartridge lever down.

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Clearing Stapler Jams

8Insert the Stapler Cartridge into the Stapler module.

9Push the Stapler Cartridge into place. A click means that the Stapler Cartridge is installed properly.

10Close the Stapler door on the rear of the Stapler/Stacker.

11Reattach the Stapler/Stacker and wait for a solid green status light on the user LED on the device.

Clearing Stapler Jams

Control Panel Messages for the Device

The following table explains messages that might display on the printer???s

Control Panel. Messages are listed in alphabetical order.

Printer messages

Control Panel Messages for the Device

Printer messages (continued)

Refill the Stapler Cartridge. See page 15 for instructions.

Make sure that there is a proper attachment between the device and the printer, and wait for a solid green status light on the user LED on the device.

Control Panel Messages for the Device

Printer messages (continued)

CLEAR PAPER FROM

OPTIONAL BIN 1

TOO MANY PAGES IN The job height is greater than the JOB TO STAPLE stapler capacity. The height of

the job to be stapled should not exceed 5 mm.

See the stapling specifications on page 32 for more information.

Control Panel Messages for the Device

Problems with the device

Job was not stapled. (HP 3000-sheet Stapler/ Stacker only)

???The job height exceeds the stapling capacity (5 mm).

???There is a staple jam.

???A single-page job was sent to the Stapler; it will not be stapled.

???The Stapler ran out of staples.

Printer does not recognize the device or the user LED on the device is off.

???Check the power cords (see page 29).

???Check the C-link cables (see page 29).

???Make sure that the device has been configured in the printer driver.

???If the printer still does not recognize the device, contact a dealer or authorized HP service provider. See the user guide for your specific HP LaserJet printer for service and support information.

Determining System Problems

Problems with the device (continued)

CAUTION Using paper outside HP specifications may cause problems for the printer, requiring repair. This repair is not covered by the Hewlett-Packard warranty or service agreements. See the paper specifications in the user guide for your specific HP LaserJet printer.

Determining System Problems

Supported Paper Sizes

Face-up Bin Up to 125 sheets Letter (20 lb bond) A4 (80 g/m2)

???Legal, Ledger (11 x 17 in.), A3, JIS B4, JIS Double Postcard, JPostD, JIS B5, A5, Executive, JIS Exec, 8K, 16K (portrait orientation only)

Custom:

Minimum - 190 mm length x 98 mm width

Maximum - 460 mm length x 305 mm width

???Universal: See the user guide for your specific HP LaserJet printer for size specifications.

???Envelopes: COM 10, C5, DL, Monarch, B5 (portrait orientation only)

Supported Paper Sizes

???Legal, Ledger (11 x 17 in.), A3, JIS B4, JIS B5, A5, Executive, JIS Exec, 8K, 16K (portrait orientation only)

???Custom:

Minimum - 190 mm length x 148 mm width

Maximum - 460 mm length x 297 mm width

Note

Envelopes, transparencies, and labels are ONLY supported in the Face-up Bin.

Supported Paper Sizes

???Legal, Ledger (11 x 17 in.), A3, JIS B4, JIS B5, A5, Executive, JIS Executive, 8K, 16K (portrait orientation only)

Note

Envelopes, transparencies, and labels are ONLY supported in the Face-up Bin.

For more information such as physical dimensions, paper guidelines, and environmental specifications, see the user guide supplied with your specific HP LaserJet printer. Also see the HP LaserJet Printer Family Paper Specification Guide.

Supported Paper Sizes

Information Menu

This control panel menu contains printer information pages that give details about the printer and its configuration. To print an information page, scroll to the desired page, and press SELECT.

Paper Path Test

The paper path test can be used to verify that the paper path is working properly or to troubleshoot problems with a type of paper.

1Press MENU repeatedly until INFORMATION MENU appears.

2Press ITEM repeatedly until PRINT PAPER PATH TEST appears.

3Press SELECT to select the paper path test.

4Select the input tray, output bin, duplexer (if available), and number of copies using the - VALUE + key and the SELECT key. After selecting the last option, the paper path test automatically starts.

For the HP 3000-sheet Stapler/Stacker: To send the output to the Face-up Bin, select the FACE-UP BIN option. To send the output to the Stacker Bin, select the OPTIONAL BIN 1 option.

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Information Menu

Paper Handling Menu

When paper handling settings are correctly configured through the printer???s Control Panel, you can print by choosing the type and size of paper from the printer driver or software application.

Paper Handling Menu

Regulatory Information

For regulatory information, see the user guide supplied with your specific

HP LaserJet printer.

Regulatory Information

Service and Support

For warranty information, see the user guide supplied with your specific

HP LaserJet printer. For support telephone numbers, see the HP Customer

Care section of the user guide for your specific HP LaserJet printer.

Service and Support