HP PageWide Enterprise MFP 780, 785 - Setting up the printer (hardware) (zs model)

1. Select a site to place the printer that meets the following specifications:
   • A sturdy work surface in a well-ventilated and dust-free area, and away from direct sunlight
   • Temperature range: 15° - 30° C (59° - 86° F)
   • Humidity range: 10% - 80%
   • Sufficient space around the printer to open all doors and trays

     caution:

   The 785zs model weighs 122 kg (269 lb). HP recommends that four people move the printer.

   Figure : Open dimensions (785zs model)
   
2. Take the HP printer out of the box, and make sure that the contents match this illustration:
   Figure : Contents of the box
   
3. Remove the tape from the outside of the printer. Open the right door, remove the orange shipping restraints, and then close the right door.
   Figure : Remove tape and shipping restraints
   
4. Remove the orange shipping restraints from the paper output area on the printer.
   Figure : Remove shipping restraints from output area
   

  caution:

If you do not properly stabilize the printer, it could tip over.

1. Insert the stabilizer stand on the bottom, front of the printer.
   Figure : Insert the front stabilizer stand
   
2. Insert the stabilizer stand on the bottom, rear of the printer.
   Figure : Insert the rear stabilizer stand
   
3. Unscrew the four stabilizing feet on the bottom of the printer so they rest on the floor and support the printer.

   note:

   The stabilizing feet should place enough pressure on the floor to prevent the printer from rolling.

   Figure : Unscrew the stabilizing feet to support the printer
   

1. Lower the front cartridge door.
   Figure : Lower the cartridge door
   
2. Remove the orange shipping restraint from the cartridge area.
   Figure : Remove the orange shipping restraint
   
3. Remove the cartridge from its packaging.
   Figure : Remove cartridge from package
   

   note:

   Do not touch the metal contacts on the cartridge as fingerprints can damage the contacts.

   Figure : Do not touch the cartridge contacts
   
4. Insert each new cartridge into the printer. Make sure each cartridge clicks firmly in place.
   Figure : Insert the cartridges
   
5. Close the cartridge door.
   Figure : Close the cartridge door
   

note:

The procedure to load paper for all 550-sheet trays is the same as for Tray 2. Only Tray 2 is shown here.

  caution:

Keep hands out of the paper tray when closing.

1. Open the tray and remove the cardboard packing.
   Figure : Open the tray and remove cardboard
   
2. Adjust the paper-length and paper-width guides by squeezing the blue adjustment latches and sliding the guides to the size of the paper being used.
   Figure : Adjust the guides
   
3. Load paper into the tray. Check the paper to verify that the guides touch the stack, but do not bend it.

   note:

   To prevent jams, do not overfill the tray. Be sure that the top of the stack is below the tray-full indicator.

     caution:

   Use Letter/A4 paper in Tray 2 to initialize the printer. The printer will not initialize correctly with Tabloid/A3 paper loaded in Tray 2.

   note:

   If the tray is not adjusted correctly, an error message might appear during printing or the paper might jam.

   Figure : Load paper
   
4. Close the tray.
   Figure : Close the tray
   

note:

A network cable is not included with the printer.

  caution:

Do not connect a USB cable now. To use a USB cable to connect the printer to the computer, connect it when prompted during software installation.

note:

A country/region specific adapter for the RJ11 telephone cord might be required to connect to the telephone jack.

1. Connect the power cable between the printer and a grounded AC outlet. To prevent damage to the printer, use only the power cable that is provided with the printer.

     caution:

   Make sure your power source is adequate for the printer voltage rating. The voltage rating is on the printer label. The printer uses 100-127 Vac or 220-240 Vac and 50/60 Hz.

   Figure : Connect the power cable
   
2. Press the Power button to turn on the printer.
   Figure : Turn on the printer
   
3. Wait for 60 seconds before continuing. During this time, if the printer is connected to a network, the network recognizes the printer and assigns an IP address or host name to the printer.
4. On the control panel Initial Setup screen, set the language, the date/time format, and the time zone.
   You can complete advanced setup for network-connected printers from the Embedded Web Server (EWS) at any time after the printer IP address is established. To find the IP address on the printer control panel, select the Information icon, and then select the Network icon. To open the EWS, enter the printer IP address in the address bar of a web browser.
   For information about advanced configuration of network-connected printers, see the User Guide on the printer CD or go to www.hp.com/support/pwcolor780MFP or www.hp.com/support/pwcolor785MFP.

1. From the Home screen on the printer control panel, select Reports.
2. Select Configuration/Status Pages.
3. Select Configuration Page, and then select Print to print the Configuration and Jetdirect pages.
   If the printer is connected to a network, find the IP address on the Jetdirect page.
   • IPv4: If the IP address is 0.0.0.0, or 192.0.0.192, or 169.254.x.x, manually configure the IP address. Otherwise, the network configuration was successful.
   • IPv6: If the IP address begins with "fe80:", the printer should be able to print. If not, manually configure the IP address.

note:

The Configuration Page includes firmware version information that you can refer to when updating the firmware.

note:

Check with the network administrator before updating the printer firmware.