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HP LaserJet 2100 Series Printers - Product Specifications


Model numbers
Printer Description Model Number
HP LaserJet 2100 Printer A 10-ppm laser printer that comes standard with a 100-sheet multi-purpose Tray 1, a 250-sheet Tray 2, and 4 MB of memory. C4170A
HP LaserJet 2100m Printer A 10-ppm laser printer that comes standard with a 100-sheet multi-purpose Tray 1, a 250-sheet Tray 2, 8 MB of memory, and PS printing. C4171A
HP LaserJet 2100tn Printer A 10 ppm laser printer that comes standard with a 100-sheet multi-purpose Tray 1, a 250-sheet Tray 2, a 250-sheet Tray 3, 8 MB of memory, PS printing, and an HP Jetdirect 600 N print server card. C4172A
HP LaserJet 2100 se Printer (US only) A 10-ppm laser printer that comes standard with a 100-sheet multi-purpose Tray 1, a 250-sheet Tray 2, and 4 MB of memory. Bonus Mips software included. C4138A
HP LaserJet 2100xi Printer (US only) A 10-ppm laser printer that comes standard with a 100-sheet multi-purpose Tray 1, a 250-sheet Tray 2, and 4 MB of memory. Bonus Trellix software included. C4139A
Printer description
HP LaserJet 2100 series printers deliver 10 pages per minute with no compromise in quality. Two paper trays boost productivity. A 66 MHz processor and 4 MB of memory are standard for fast printing of complex pages. Fast Infrared and HP Jetsend deliver quick and easy walk up printing for a variety of PCs, palmtops and other digital devices.
Printer features
Fast print speed
10 pages-per-minute printing (with Intel 66 MHz 80960JD RISC-based formatter).
Excellent print quality
  • True 1200 x 1200 dots per inch (dpi) text and graphics with 163 levels of gray.
  • Resolution Enhancement technology (REt) adjusts the size and placement of each dot on the page to produce smooth angles, curves, and edges (600 dpi only).
  • Adjustable settings to optimize print quality.
  • The HP UltraPrecise print cartridge part number C4096A, has a finer toner formulation, which provides sharper text and graphics.
Flexible paper handling
  • Adjustable Tray 1 for letterhead, envelops, labels, transparencies, custom-sized media, postcards, and heavy paper.
  • Adjustable Tray 2 or an optional 250-Sheet Input Tray (Tray 3) for standard sizes of paper.
  • Two output bins: select either the top output bin or the rear output bin for the most convenient output location. The Face-Down Output Bin, located on the top of the printer, has a 150-sheet capacity of 20-pound paper. The Face-Up Output Bin, a fold out bin located at the back of the printer, has a 150-sheet capacity of 20-pound paper.
  • Straight-through paper path capability from Tray 1 to the rear output bin.
Expandability
  • Optional Tray 3 with a 250-sheet capacity to increase the time before it is necessary to add paper.
  • Enhanced Input Output (EIO) cards.
  • Dual In-line memory module (DIMM) slots for adding memory.
  • PostScript (R) Level 2 Emulation (PS) DIMM adds PS printing. Factory installed on the HP LaserJet 2100m and 2100tn.
PCL printer language and fonts
Fast printing performance, built-in Intellifont and TrueType scaling technologies, built-in HP-GL/2 vector graphics, and advanced imaging capabilities are benefits of the PCL 6 printer language. This also includes 45 scalable TrueType fonts and one bitmapped Line Printer Font.
PS language and fonts
The HP LaserJet 2100m and 2100tn printers include the HP PS Level 2 printer language emulation with 35 built-in PS language fonts.
Automatic language switching
When optional printer languages (such as PS emulation) are installed, the printer automatically determines and switches to the appropriate language for the print job.
Wireless infrared printing
  • Fast infrared (IR) printing when printing from an IrDA-compliant device, such as a laptop, notebook computer, or a Personal Digital Assistant (PDA).
  • HP Jetsend IR enabled devices can also use the IR port.
Interface connections
  • Bidirectional ECP type-B parallel port (IEEE-1284 compliant)
  • LocalTalk port
  • EIO Slot
  • Wireless Infrared port (IrDA compliant)
Networking
  • The printer provides an EIO Slot for HP Jetdirect 600n print servers for fast and easy connectivity.
  • Use in Workgroups to provide flexibility, fast printing through the network, and remote management.
Enhanced memory and memory expansion
  • The HP LaserJet 2100 printer comes with 4 MB of memory and can be expanded to 52 MB with the three available memory (DIMM) slots. Most documents can be printed using the standard amount of printer memory through the aid of Memory Enhancement technology (MEt). MEt automatically compresses data, virtually doubling the printer’s memory and allowing more complex printing with available memory.
  • The HP LaserJet 2100m and 2100tn printers come with 8 MB of memory and can be expanded to 40 MB with the two available memory (DIMM) slots. The third slot is used for the HP PS language DIMM.
Energy savings
  • The printer automatically conserves electricity by substantially reducing power consumption when not printing.
  • As an Energy Star partner, Hewlett-Packard Company has determined that this product meets Energy Star guidelines for energy efficiency.
Economical printing
EconoMode (600 dpi only), manual duplexing, and N-up printing let you save paper, toner, and time.
Printer specifications
Characteristic Description
Print speed Up to 10 pages-per-minute
Paper input bin capacity Tray 1: 100 sheets of 20 lb Bond (80 g/m2) paper, or 10 envelopes Tray 2/3: 250 sheets of 20 lb Bond (80 g/m2) paper
Media Sizes Tray 1: minimum (custom) 76 by 127 mm (3 by 5 inches) maximum (custom) 216 by 356 mm (8.5 by 14 inches)

Tray 2/3: Letter, Legal, A4, A5 and custom paper sizes

Envelope: Executive, B5 (ISO), B5 (JIS)
Media weights Tray 1: 16 to 43 lb (60 to 163 g/m2) with straight-through paper path for special media

Tray 2/3: 16 to 28 lb (60 to 105 g/m2)
Printable area

Printable area applies to all supported media types when the driver selection matches the actual paper type in the paper tray.
PCLXL and PostScript: left/right margin: 4.0 mm top/bottom margin 4.0 mm

PCL5e: left/right margin: 6.0 mm top/bottom margin: 4.0mm
Base memory HP LaserJet 2100 printer: 4 MB of RAM

HP LaserJet 2100m and 2100tn printers: 8 MB of RAM
Upgrade memory expansion HP LaserJet 2100 printer: Three DIMM slots are available for 4, 8, or 16 MB RAM DIMMs (for a maximum of 52 MB).

HP LaserJet 2100m and 2100tn printers: Two DIMM slots are available for 4, 8, or 16 MB RAM DIMMs (for a maximum of 40 MB).
Print resolution 1200 dpi for the best print quality 600 dpi for complex graphics or faster output
Duty cycle Up to 15,000 pages per month
System requirements
Windows NT 4.0
Pentium 90; 32 MB RAM; 11 MB free hard disc space; CD-ROM drive; dedicated IEEE 1284-compliant bidirectional parallel port. 22 MB free hard disc space required for network install.
Windows 9X
486 processor; 16 MB RAM; 10 MB free hard disc space; dedicated IEEE 1284-compliant bi-directional parallel port. 22 MB free hard disc space required for network install.
Windows 3.1X
486 processor; 4 MB RAM; 9 MB free hard disc space; dedicated IEEE 1284-compliant bi-directional parallel port. 19 MB free hard disc space required for network install.
OS/2
133 MHz processor; 32 MB RAM; 3 MB free hard disc space; OS/2 version 2.0 or above is required for PCL5 and HP PostScript Level II emulation drivers; OS/2 warp version 3/0 or above is required for PCL6 drivers.
Macintosh
Macintosh 7.1.1 and above; 8 MB RAM; 17 MB free hard disc space; Macintosh serial or LocalTalk connection. Note: HP PostScript Level II emulation DIMM must be installed in the printer.
Physical specifications
  HP LaserJet 2100 Printer HP LaserJet 2100 Printer with Optional Tray 3
Height 230 mm (9 inches) 309 mm (12.2 inches)
Width 406 mm (15.9 inches) 406 mm (15.9 inches)
Depth (body) 420 mm (16.5 inches) 420 mm (16.5 inches)
Weight (with print cartridge) 11.5 kg (25.4 lbs.) 14.4 kg (31.7 lbs.)
Electrical specifications
  100-127V (+/- 10%) 50/60Hz (+/- 2Hz) 220-240V (+/- 10%) 50/60 Hz (+/- 2Hz)
Power Consumption (typical for HP LaserJet 2100 Series Printers) During printing 225 W (average)

During standby 12 W (instant power save)

During power save mode 12 W

During off mode 0W
During printing 225 W (average)

During standby 14 W (instant power save)

During power save mode 14 W

During off mode 0W
Minimum recommended circuit capacity 5 Amps 2.5 Amps
WARNING: Power requirements are based on the region where the printer is sold. Do not convert operating voltages. This may damage the printer and void the product warranty.
Environmental specifications
  Operating Printing Storage/Standby
Temperature (printer and print cartridge) 15 degrees to 32.5 degrees C (59 degrees to 89 degrees F) -20 degrees to 40 degrees C (-4 degrees to 104 degrees F)
Relative humidity 10% to 80% 10% to 90%
Acoustic emissions (per ISO 9296)
HP LaserJet 2100 at 10 ppm Operator Position Bystander (1m) Sound Power
Printing L pAm 55dB(A) L pAm 48dB(A) L WAd 6.2 bels(A)
Power Save In this mode, the printer is essentially quiet.    
Warranty
One year, Return to Authorized Service Center or Express Exchange (US and Canada only)
Safety certifications
Safety: IEC 950:1991+A1+A2+A3 / EN 60950:1992+A1+A2+A3 IEC 825-1:1993 / EN 60825-1:1994 Class 1 (Laser/LED)
EMC: CISPR 22:1993+A1 / EN 55022:1994 Class B [1] EN 50082-1:1992 IEC 801-2:1991 / prEN 55024-2:1992 - IEC 801-3:1984 / prEN 55024-3:1991 - IEC 801-4:1988 / prEN 55024-4:1992 - 4 kV CD, 8 kV AD 3 V/m 0.5 kV Signal Lines 1.0 kV Power Lines
  IEC 1000-3-2:1995 / EN61000-3-2: 1995 IEC 1000-3-3:1994 / EN61000-3.3: 1995 FCC Title 47 CFR, Part 15 Class B [2]) / ICES-003, Issue 2 / VCCI-2 [1]) AS / NZS 3548:1992 / CISPR 22:1993 Class B [1])
Supplementary Information:

The product herewith complies with the requirements of the following Directives and carries the CE-marking accordingly:

The EMC directive 89/336/EEC

The Low-Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC

The product was tested in a typical configuration with Hewlett-Packard Personal Computer Systems.

This Device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

[1] This device may not cause harmful interference.

[2] This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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