HP 3055 - Manual

4 Getting to know the All-in-One What ships with the All-in-One The HP LaserJet 3052/3055 AiO ships with the following: • ADF input support • Power cord(s) • Phone cord(s) (3055 only) • HP LaserJet Q2612A Black Print Cartridge with Ultraprecise Toner • 250-sheet input tray • Getting Started Guide • ...

Evaluating laser all-in-one products 5 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 secti...

6 Evaluating laser all-in-one products Ease of use Save space and work smarter with four functions in one reliable device Designed for easy use, the HP LaserJet 3052/3055 AiO is simple to operate and maintain, a feature that is crucial for small businesses, which often do not have IT support. It int...

Evaluating laser all-in-one products 7 Convenient interaction • HP productivity tools, such as HP ToolboxFX, allow you to manage the All-in-One simply. For example, the toolbox provides automatic e-mail alerts when an unexpected event occurs (such as Close Door/Covers or Unexpected Paper Size). • Th...

8 Evaluating laser all-in-one products Evaluation Setting up the all-in-one product Unbox and set up the product, using the product documentation and electronic device setup assistant. Consider the following: • Is the user documentation and installation and setup software helpful? • How does the ove...

Evaluating laser all-in-one products 9 Versatility Enjoy versatile features that handle all of your day-to-day tasks Flexible paper handling • The product includes a 250-sheet adjustable input tray, a 100-sheet face-down output bin, and a 10-sheet priority input slot, so you won’t need to worry abou...

10 Evaluating laser all-in-one products Full-featured scanning Archive and share your important business documents and images at the touch of a button. With HP ToolboxFX and HP LaserJet Scan software, you can preconfigure the device to conveniently scan to a connected and supported destination, such...

Evaluating laser all-in-one products 11 Evaluation Evaluating paper handling Produce the type of material typical for your day-to-day business, such as a report or other professional document. While you perform your evaluation, consider the following: • Does the range of supported paper and paper si...

12 Evaluating laser all-in-one products Performance Efficient printing—HP delivers the first page almost immediately Performance is more than maximum engine speed, measured in pages per minute (ppm). Rather, performance should be gauged by the speed at which the device can turn electronic files into...

Evaluating laser all-in-one products 13 Fast scanning The 50-sheet ADF processes input at up to 19 images per minute (ipm). The letter/A4-size, 24 bit, flatbed scanner precisely scans single sheets and material such as bound documents, books, and placards. Evaluation Creating samples First, develop ...

Evaluating laser all-in-one products 15 Reliability A reliable printer, copier, fax machine, 1 and scanner—all in one machine The HP LaserJet 3052/3055 AiO sets the standard for industry reliability, providing a worry-free all-in-one solution. And if you ever do need service and support, HP’s Custom...

Evaluating laser all-in-one products 17 Output quality High-quality output for all of your print, copy, fax, 1 and scan needs There are many different factors to consider when evaluating the overall quality of a product’s output. Print quality is more than the number of dots per inch (dpi) that the ...

18 Evaluating laser all-in-one products Ensured print quality with HP testing Prior to its introduction, a new HP LaserJet All-in-One undergoes rigorous HP testing to ensure that it provides consistent high-quality output. Tests are performed with a large sample of products through each step of the ...

Evaluating laser all-in-one products 19 Evaluating output quality When you evaluate output quality, avoid magnification, which can draw attention to insignificant differences. However, careful inspection is still necessary, and when doing this, look for the following characteristics: Text quality— •...

20 Evaluating laser all-in-one products Evaluating scan quality Scan the type of material typical for your office, whether a book, magazine, sales brochure, photo, or other high-quality content. • Does the quality of the scanned image meet your expectations? • Are there options for scanning specific...

Evaluating laser all-in-one products 21 Total cost of ownership HP LaserJet quality and dependability in an affordable design For many businesses, the total cost of ownership (TCO) is a critical part of the purchase decision. TCO takes into account everything from the initial investment, to support ...

Evaluating laser all-in-one products 23 Network solutions Industry-leading networking for convenient and reliable sharing The HP LaserJet 3052/3055 AiO is designed to integrate seamlessly into all major networking environments. Support for industry-leading network management tools provides convenien...

24 Evaluating laser all-in-one products Evaluation When evaluating network capability, it is important to test the network solution for both the network administrator and the end-user, keeping in mind the type of networking needed for a small business. For the network administrator • Determine if yo...

Appendix A—Productivity tools 25 A—Productivity tools Productivity tools provide convenient access to product information, settings, and support, and include the following: • HP ToolboxFX for Windows • HP Embedded Web Server for network users and Macintosh • HP Web Jetadmin • HP Instant Support Prof...

26 Appendix A—Productivity tools HP ToolboxFX sections HP ToolboxFX contains the following sections: • Status • Fax • Help • System settings • Print settings • Network settings Status The Status tab contains links to the following main pages: Device Status View device status information. This page i...

Appendix A—Productivity tools 27 Fax 1 Use the Fax tab to perform fax tasks from your computer. The Fax tab contains links to the following main pages: Fax Tasks Perform such tasks as sending a fax or clearing the fax memory, or set the fax receive mode. Fax Phone Book Add, edit, or delete entries i...

28 Appendix A—Productivity tools HP Embedded Web Server for network users and Macintosh For network users and Macintosh operating systems users, the device features an embedded Web server, which allows access to information about device and network activities. A Web server provides an environment in...

Appendix A—Productivity tools 29 HP Web Jetadmin HP Web Jetadmin is a simple, Web-based peripheral management utility for remotely installing, configuring, and managing a wide variety of HP and non-HP network peripherals. With advanced security features, you can be assured that HP Web Jetadmin and y...

30 Appendix A—Productivity tools HP Instant Support Professional Edition HP Instant Support Professional Edition (ISPE) is a suite of Web-based troubleshooting tools that analyzes your HP product data as well as your Microsoft Windows operating system to provide automated solutions online. Working w...

Appendix B—Technical specifications 31 B—Technical specifications Print and copy speed 2 Up to 19 ppm letter (up to 18 ppm A4) First page out Printing: less than 8 seconds letter/A4 Copying: less than 8.1 seconds letter (less than 8.2 seconds A4) Fax speed 1 3 seconds per page 3 Processor 264 MHz Me...

Appendix C—Ordering information 33 C—Ordering information Use accessories and supplies specifically designed for the product to ensure optimal performance. To order the products, accessories, and supplies listed here, go to the HP Web site at www.hp.com/ghp/buyonline.html. If you don’t have access t...

Endnotes 1 Faxing is available with the HP LaserJet 3055 AiO only. 2 Exact speed varies depending on the system configuration, software application, driver, and document complexity. 3 Based on standard ITU-T test image #1 at standard resolution. More complicated pages or higher resolution will take ...