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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.
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.

Step one: Unpack the printer

Remove all the orange shipping tape and packaging material from the product.
Figure : 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 : 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 : Remove the sealing tape
    Illustration: Remove the sealing tape
  4. Gently rock the print cartridge back and forth to distribute the toner evenly.
    Figure : Rock the print cartridge
    Illustration: Rock the print cartridge
  5. Insert the print cartridge, and then close the print cartridge door.
    Figure : 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 : 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 : Turn on the product
    Illustration: Turn on the product
  1. Power button

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 : 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 : Adjust the paper guides
    Illustration: Adjust the paper guides