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HP LaserJet Pro P1566 and P1606dn 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 printer:

Check the contents of the box
Remove packing tape
Prepare the print cartridge
Prepare the trays
Load plain paper
Connect the power cord
Turn on power

Setting up the printer

Follow these steps in order.

Step one: Check the contents of the box

Remove the printer from the box, and then 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 two: Remove packing tape

Remove all packing tape from the printer.

Step three: Prepare the print cartridge

Open the print cartridge door.

Figure : Open the print cartridge door
Lift up the paper packing, but do not remove it.

Figure : Lift the paper packing
Remove the print cartridge packaging.

Figure : Remove the print cartridge packaging
Remove the print cartridge from the printer.

Figure : Remove the print cartridge

caution:
To prevent damage to the print cartridge, hold the print cartridge at each end.
Remove the packaging from inside the printer.

Figure : Remove the packaging from inside the printer
Remove the orange clip from the end of the print cartridge.

Figure : Remove the orange clip from the print cartridge
Gently rock the print cartridge back and forth to distribute the toner evenly.

Figure : Rock the print cartridge
Bend the tab on the left side of the print cartridge until the tab breaks loose. Pull the tab to remove all the sealing tape from the print cartridge.

Figure : Remove the sealing tape

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.
Insert the print cartridge, and then close the print cartridge door.

Figure : Insert the print cartridge and close the door

Step four: Prepare the trays

Insert the output tray.

Figure : Insert the output tray
Insert the priority input tray.

Figure : Insert the priority input tray

Step five: Load plain paper

Raise the priority input tray, and then slide the paper length and width guides to their outermost positions.

Figure : Slide out paper guides
Load plain paper in the main input tray with the top forward and the print side up.

Figure : Load paper
Slide the paper guides inward so that they rest against the stack of paper.

note:
To prevent jams and skewing, always adjust the side and front paper guides.

Figure : Adjust the paper guides
Lower the priority tray.

Figure : Lower the priority tray