» Sign-in with HP Passport | » Register
HP.com Home Products and Services Support and Drivers Solutions How to Buy
» Contact HP
Search:
More options
 
hp.com home


HP Support document

» 

Business Support Center

HP Passport Sign-in

» Sign-in with HP Passport
» Register
» Learn more...

Tasks

» Download drivers and software
» Troubleshoot a problem
» Setup, install, and configure
» Discover and use a product
» Perform regular maintenance
» Upgrade and migrate
» Recycle and dispose
»

Resources

» Customer Self Repair
» Diagnose problem or Chat (HP Instant Support)
» Support Forums
» Guided troubleshooting
» Manuals
» Submit a support case
» See more...
» Help
» Site map
» HP Support Center

HP LaserJet P1005, P1006, P1007, P1008, and P1009 Printers - Setting Up the LaserJet (Hardware)

Introduction
This document explains how to set up the physical parts of the product. Complete these steps before you install the product software on your computer. If you already set up the product hardware, and need software installation help, see Links to Software Installation Instructions at the end of this document.
This document includes the following steps to set up the product:
  • Unpack the printer
  • Check the contents of the box
  • Install the print cartridge
  • Connect the power cord
  • Turn on power
  • Load plain paper
Setting up the printer
Follow these steps in order. When you are finished, you can click the appropriate link at the end of this document if you need instructions to install the product software.
CAUTION: Do NOT connect a USB cable now. If you plan to use a USB cable to connect the product to the computer, you will be prompted to connect it at the correct time during software installation.
Step one: Unpack the printer
Remove all the orange shipping tape and packaging material from the product.
Figure 1: Unpack the printer
Illustration: Unpack the printer
Step two: Check the contents of the box
The contents might vary by country/region. See the packaging for a list of items shipped in the box.
Step three: Install the print cartridge
  1. Open the print cartridge door.
    Figure 2: Open the print cartridge door
    Illustration: Open the print cartridge door
  2. Remove the new print cartridge from the packaging.
    CAUTION: To prevent damage to the print cartridge, hold the print cartridge at each end.
  3. Pull the tab to remove all the sealing tape from the print cartridge. Put the tab in the print cartridge box to return for recycling.
    Figure 3: Remove the sealing tape
    Illustration: Remove the sealing tape
  4. Gently rock the print cartridge back and forth to distribute the toner evenly.
    Figure 4: Rock the print cartridge
    Illustration: Rock the print cartridge
  5. Insert the print cartridge, and then close the print cartridge door.
    Figure 5: Insert the print cartridge
    Illustration: Insert the print cartridge
    CAUTION: If toner gets on your clothing, wipe it off with a dry cloth and wash the clothing in cold water. Hot water sets toner into the fabric.
Step four: Connect the power cord
  1. Connect the power cord to the rear of the product.
    Figure 6: Connect the power cord
    Illustration: Connect the power cord to rear of product
  2. Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet.
Step five: Turn on power
Press the Power button ( ) to turn on the product.
Figure 7: Turn on the product
1 - Power button
Illustration: Turn on the product
Step six: Load plain paper
To load plain paper in the main input tray, follow these steps.
  1. Slide the paper length and width guides to their outermost positions.
    Figure 8: Slide out the paper guides
    Illustration: Slide out the paper guides
  2. Load plain paper in the main input tray with the top forward and the print side up.
    NOTE: To prevent jams and skewing, always adjust the side and front paper guides.
  3. Slide the paper guides inward so that they rest against the stack of paper.
    Figure 9: Adjust the paper guides
    Illustration: Adjust the paper guides
Links to software installation instructions
After you complete the previous setup steps, you can install the product software with the product CD or by downloading the software from the HP Web site. For instructions, click the link for your computer operating system and type of connection.
CAUTION: Do NOT connect a USB cable now. You will be prompted to connect it at the correct time during software installation.

   Content feedback
To help us improve our content, please provide your feedback below.

1. How does the information on this page help you?

   very helpful somewhat helpful not helpful
 

2. Was it easy to find this document?

   easy not easy

3. If you selected not easy for question 2, in which section did you expect to find it?

     

4. Comments:

 
 
- Your feedback will be used to improve our content. Please note this form is for feedback only, so you will not receive a response.
Contact HP if you need technical assistance.

Printable versionPrintable version
Privacy statement Using this site means you accept its terms Feedback to webmaster
© 2013 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.