HP LaserJet Enterprise M806, M830, M855, and M880 - Install and configure the finishing accessories

note:

To see a short video demonstrating this procedure, click here.

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If the product does not have a stapler/stacker installed and you are installing an optional stapler/stacker, go to Step three: Install the optional or replacement stapler/stacker accessory.

1. Turn off the product, and then disconnect the power cord.

     caution:

   Turn the product off, wait five seconds, and then remove the power cord before attempting to service the product.

2. At the back of the product, disconnect the finishing accessory interface cable.
   Figure : Disconnect the accessory cable
   
3. Open the finishing accessory front cover. Release and hold the bottom handle first, and then release and hold the top handle. Hold both handles at the same time, and then slide the finishing accessory away from the product.

     caution:

   Failure to follow these instructions might damage the product.

   Figure : Release the finisher
   
4. Completely remove the finishing accessory.
   Figure : Remove the finishing accessory
   

note:

Remove all tape and packing material from outside the accessory. Open all doors and remove all tape and packing material from inside the product.

note:

HP recommends responsible disposal of the defective stapler/stacker.

1. Remove all of the shipping tape from outside the accessory.
   Figure : Remove the shipping tape
   
2. Open the front door of the accessory, and then remove all of the shipping tape and packing materials from inside the accessory
   Close the front door.

     caution:

   Make sure that you remove all of the shipping material from inside the accessory.

   Figure : Remove the shipping tape and packing materials
   

1. If you have not already done so, turn off the product and disconnect the power cord.

     caution:

   Turn the product off, wait five seconds, and then remove the power cord before attempting to service the product.

2. Attach the accessory to the product.
   Figure : Attach the accessory
   
3. Use the adjustment wheels on the accessory to align that accessory with the edge of the product.

   note:

   If the accessory is not correctly aligned with the product, you might experience excessive paper jams.

   Figure : Align the accessory and the product
   
4. If you are installing an optional accessory for the first time, at the back of the product remove the accessory interface cable cover.
   Figure : Remove the accessory cable cover
   
5. Connect the finishing accessory interface cable.
   Figure : Connect the accessory interface cable
   
6. Connect the product power cord, and then turn on the product.

note:

HP recommends responsible disposal of the defective stapler/stacker.

1. From the Home screen on the product control panel, scroll to and touch the Administration button.
2. Open the following menus:
   • Stapler/Stacker Settings
   • Hole Punching
3. Select a hole punch location from the list of options, and then touch the Save button. The following hole punch options are available for either a 2/3 Hole Puncher or 2/4 Hole Puncher:

   Hole punch location	2/3 Hole Puncher	2/4 Hole Puncher
   None
   Two left or top
   Two left
   Two right
   Two top
   Two bottom
   Three left
   Three top
   Three right
   Three top
   Three left or top
   Four left
   Four right
   Four top
   Four left or top

   note:

   Not all options are available. Available options depend on whether the hole punch accessory is a 2/3 or 2/4 hole puncher.

note:

To use the hole puncher, load Letter or A4-size paper with the long edge of the paper along the right edge of the tray (long-edge feed).

1. From the Home screen on the product control panel, scroll to and touch the Administration button.
2. Open the following menus:
   • Stapler/Stacker Settings
   • Stapling
3. Select a staple location from the list of options, and then touch the Save button. The following staple options are available:
   • None
   • Top left
   • Top right
   • Two left
   • Two right
   • Two top
   • Two top or left

note:

To see a short video demonstrating this procedure, click here.

1. Turn off the product, and then disconnect the power cord

     caution:

   Turn the product off, wait five seconds, and then remove the power cord before attempting to service the product.

2. At the back of the product, disconnect the finishing accessory interface cable.
   Figure : Disconnect the accessory cable
   
3. Open the finishing accessory front cover. Release and hold the bottom handle first, and then release and hold the top handle. Hold both handles at the same time, and then slide the finishing accessory away from the product.

     caution:

   Failure to follow these instructions might damage the product.

   Figure : Release the finisher
   
4. Completely remove the finishing accessory.
   Figure : Remove the finishing accessory
   

note:

Remove all tape and packing material from outside the accessory. Open all doors and remove all tape and packing material from inside the product.

note:

HP recommends responsible disposal of the defective booklet maker.

1. Remove all of the shipping tape from outside the accessory.
   Figure : Remove the shipping tape from outside the accessory
   
2. Open the front door of the accessory, and then remove all of the shipping tape and packing materials from inside the accessory.
   Close the front door.

     caution:

   Make sure that you remove all of the shipping material from inside the accessory.

   Figure : Remove the shipping tape and packing materials
   
3. Remove all of the shipping tape and packing materials from the output trays.
   Figure : Remove the shipping tape and packing materials
   
4. Remove all of the shipping tape and packing materials from the booklet output tray.
   Figure : Remove the shipping tape and packing materials
   

1. If not already done, turn off the product and disconnect the power cord.

     caution:

   Turn the product off, wait five seconds, and then remove the power cord before attempting to service the product.

2. Attach the accessory to the product.
   Figure : Attach the accessory
   
3. Use the adjustment wheels on the accessory to align that accessory with the edge of the product.

   note:

   If the accessory is not correctly aligned with the product, you might experience excessive paper jams.

   Figure : Align the accessory and the product
   
4. If you are installing an optional accessory for the first time, at the back of the product remove the accessory interface cable cover.
   Figure : Remove the accessory cable cover
   
5. Connect the finishing accessory interface cable.
   Figure : Connect the accessory interface cable
   
6. Connect the product power cord, and then turn on the product.

note:

HP recommends responsible disposal of the defective stapler/stacker.

1. From the Home screen on the product control panel, scroll to and touch the Administration button.
2. Open the following menus:
   • Stapler/Stacker Settings
   • Stapling
3. Select a staple location from the list of options, and then touch the Save button. The following staple options are available:
   • None
   • Top left
   • Top right
   • Two left
   • Two right
   • Two top
   • Two top or left

note:

To see a short video demonstrating this procedure, click here.

1. Turn off the product, and then disconnect the power cord.

     caution:

   To avoid damage to the product, turn the product off, wait five seconds, and then remove the power cord before attempting to service the product.

2. At the back of the product, disconnect the finishing accessory interface cable.
   Figure : Disconnect the accessory cable
   
3. To separate the finishing accessory from the product, press the release button down and hold it down as you slide the finishing accessory away from the product.

     warning:

   Failure to follow these instructions might damage the product.

   Figure : Release the finisher
   
4. Completely remove the finishing accessory.
   Figure : Remove the finisher
   

note:

Remove all tape and packing material from outside the accessory. Open all doors and remove all tape and packing material from inside the accessory.

note:

HP recommends responsible disposal of the defective stapler/stacker.

1. Remove all of the shipping tape from outside the accessory.
   Figure : Remove the shipping tape
   
2. Open the front door of the accessory, and then remove all of the shipping tape and packing materials from inside the accessory.
   Close the front door.
   Figure : Remove the shipping tape and packing materials
   
3. Remove all of the shipping tape and packing materials from the output trays.
   Figure : Remove the shipping tape and packing materials
   
4. If you are installing an optional stapler/stacker, remove the intermediate paper transport unit (IPTU) and the binder cover from the packaging.

   note:

   If you are replacing an existing stapler/stacker, these parts are already installed on the product and replacement of them is not required.

   

1. If not already done, turn off the product and disconnect the power cord.

     caution:

   To avoid damage to the product, turn the product off, wait five seconds, and then remove the power cord before attempting to service the product.

   1. Remove two thumbscrews.
      Figure : Remove two thumbscrews
      
   2. Remove one cover (callout 1). Release one tab, and then remove one tray (callout 2).
      Figure : Remove one cover
      
   3. Install the IPTU (callout 1), and then install the binder cover (callout 2).
      Figure : Install the IPTU and binder cover
      
2. Attach the accessory to the product.
   Figure : Attach the accessory
   
3. Use the adjustment wheels on the accessory to align the accessory with the edge of the product.

   note:

   If the accessory is not correctly aligned with the product, excessive paper jams may occur.

   Figure : Align the accessory and the product
   
4. Connect the finishing accessory interface cable.
   Figure : Connect the accessory interface cable
   
5. Connect the product power cord, and then turn on the product.

note:

HP recommends responsible disposal of the defective stapler/stacker.

1. From the Home screen on the product control panel, scroll to and touch the Administration button.
2. Open the following menus:
   • Stapler/Stacker Settings
   • Hole Punching
3. Select a hole punch location from the list of options, and then touch the Save button. The following hole punch options are available for either a 2/3 Hole Puncher or 2/4 Hole Puncher:

   Hole punch location	2/3 Hole Puncher	2/4 Hole Puncher
   None
   Two left or top
   Two left
   Two right
   Two top
   Two bottom
   Three left
   Three top
   Three right
   Three top
   Three left or top
   Four left
   Four right
   Four top
   Four left or top

   note:

   Not all options are available. Available options depend on whether the hole punch accessory is a 2/3 or 2/4 hole puncher.

note:

To use the hole puncher, load Letter or A4-size paper with the long edge of the paper along the right edge of the tray (long-edge feed).

1. From the Home screen on the product control panel, scroll to and touch the Administration button.
2. Open the following menus:
   • Stapler/Stacker Settings
   • Stapling
3. Select a staple location from the list of options, and then touch the Save button. The following staple options are available:
   • None
   • Top left
   • Top right
   • Two left
   • Two right
   • Two top
   • Two top or left

1. Turn off the product, and then disconnect the power cord.

     caution:

   To avoid damage to the product, turn the product off, wait five seconds, and then remove the power cord before attempting to service the product.

2. At the back of the product, disconnect the finishing accessory interface cable.
   Figure : Disconnect the accessory cable
   
3. To separate the finishing accessory from the product, press the release button down and hold it down as you slide the finishing accessory away from the product.

     caution:

   Failure to follow these instructions might damage the product.

   Figure : Release the finisher
   
4. Completely remove the finishing accessory.
   Figure : Remove the finishing accessory
   

note:

Remove all tape and packing material from outside the accessory. Open all doors and remove all tape and packing material from inside the accessory.

note:

HP recommends responsible disposal of the defective booklet maker.

1. Remove all of the shipping tape from the outside of the accessory.
   Figure : Remove the shipping tape
   
2. Open the front door of the accessory, and then remove all of the shipping tape and packing materials from inside the accessory.
   Close the front door.

     caution:

   Make sure that you remove all of the shipping material from inside the accessory.

   Figure : Remove the shipping tape and packing materials
   
3. Remove all the shipping tape and packing materials from the output trays (callout 1) and the booklet output tray (callout 2).
   Figure : Remove the shipping tape and packing materials
   
4. If installing an optional booklet maker, remove the intermediate paper transport unit (IPTU) and the binder cover from the packaging.

   note:

   If you are replacing an existing booklet maker, these parts are already installed on the product and replacement of them is not required.

   Figure : Unpack the IPTU and binder cover
   

1. If installing an optional booklet maker for the first time, turn off the product and disconnect the power cord.

     caution:

   To avoid damage to the product, turn the product off, wait five seconds, and then remove the power cord before attempting to service the product.

   1. Remove two thumbscrews.
      Figure : Remove two thumbscrews
      
   2. Remove one cover (callout 1). Release one tab, and then remove tray one (callout 2).
      Figure : Remove one cover
      
   3. Install the IPTU (callout 1), and then install the binder cover (callout 2).
      Figure : Install the IPTU and binder cover
      
2. Attach the accessory to the product.
   Figure : Attach the accessory
   
3. Use the adjustment wheels on the accessory to align the accessory with the edge of the product.

   note:

   If the accessory is not correctly aligned with the product, excessive paper jams may occur.

   Figure : Align the accessory and the product
   
4. Connect the finishing accessory interface cable.
   Figure : Connect the accessory interface cable
   
5. Connect the product power cord, and then turn on the product.

note:

HP recommends responsible disposal of the defective booklet maker.

1. From the Home screen on the product control panel, scroll to and touch the Administration button.
2. Open the following menus:
   • Stapler/Stacker Settings
   • Hole Punching
3. Select a hole punch location from the list of options, and then touch the Save button. The following hole punch options are available for either a 2/3 Hole Puncher or 2/4 Hole Puncher:

   Hole punch location	2/3 Hole Puncher	2/4 Hole Puncher
   None
   Two left or top
   Two left
   Two right
   Two top
   Two bottom
   Three left
   Three top
   Three right
   Three top
   Three left or top
   Four left
   Four right
   Four top
   Four left or top

   note:

   Not all options are available. Available options depend on whether the hole punch accessory is a 2/3 or 2/4 hole puncher.

note:

To use the hole puncher, load Letter or A4-size paper with the long edge of the paper along the right edge of the tray (long-edge feed).

1. From the Home screen on the product control panel, scroll to and touch the Administration button.
2. Open the following menus:
   • Stapler/Stacker Settings
   • Stapling
3. Select a staple location from the list of options, and then touch the Save button. The following staple options are available:
   • None
   • Top left
   • Top right
   • Two left
   • Two right
   • Two top
   • Two top or left

1. From the Home screen on the product control panel, touch the Network button to display the IP address or host name.
2. Open a Web browser, and in the address line, type the IP address or host name exactly as it displays on the product control panel. Press the Enter key on the computer keyboard. The EWS opens.
   Figure : Example of an IP address in a browser window
   

   note:

   If the Web browser displays a There is a problem with this website’s security certificate message when attempting to open the EWS, click Continue to this website (not recommended).

   Choosing Continue to this website (not recommended) will not harm the computer while navigating within the EWS for the HP product. If this error occurs outside of the HP product’s EWS, the computer could be at risk.

   Figure : Example of the HP Embedded Web Server home screen
   

   note:

   To prevent unauthorized product setting changes, administrators might want to add a password to limit access to the EWS . Click here to learn more.

1. Click the General tab.
   
2. In the left navigation pane, click the Control Panel Administration Menu link.
3. In the Control Panel Administration Menu area, expand the Administration list.
   
4. Click the Stapler/Stacker Settings link.
5. In the Stapler/Stacker Settings area, locate the Operation Mode box.
6. Select the appropriate option (Stacker or Mailbox).
7. Click OK at the bottom of the page.

1. Click the General tab.
2. In the left navigation pane, click the Control Panel Administration Menu link.
   
3. In the Control Panel Administration Menu area, expand the Administration list.
4. Click the Stapler/Stacker Settings link. Select the item settings to configure:
   • Operation Mode drop-down menu: Mailbox or Stacker mode
   • Stapling drop-down menu: select the position and number of staples. The following staple options are available:
     • None
     • Top left
     • Top right
     • Two left
     • Two right
     • Two top
     • Two top or left
   • Staples are very low drop-down menu: select to Continue or Stop from the drop-down menu
   • Job Offset drop-down menu: select On or Off from the drop-down menu
   • Low-humidity Printing drop-down menu: select Enabled or Disabled
   • Hole Punching drop-down menu: select the position and number of holes to punch. The following hole punch options are available:
     • None
     • Two left or top
     • Two left
     • Two right
     • Two top
     • Two bottom
     • Four left or top
     • Four left
     • Four right
     • Four top
   • Staple Speed drop-down menu: select the appropriate staple speed:
     • Automatic
     • Fast
     • Slow
5. Scroll to the bottom of the page, and click OK.

1. Click the Copy/Print tab.
2. In the left navigation pane, click the Copy Settings link.
3. In the Copy Settings area, click Staple/Collate (scroll if necessary).
   
4. In the Staple/Collate area, do the following:
   • Select the position and number of the staples. The following staple options are available:
     • None
     • Top left angled
     • Top right angled
     • Two left
     • Two right
     • Two top
   • Leave the default as Collate or deselect the check box to stop collating.
5. Click Apply.

1. Click the Copy/Print tab.
2. In the left navigation pane, click the Copy Settings link.
3. In the Copy Settings area, click Hole Punch (scroll if necessary).
   
4. In the Hole Punch area, select a Hole Punch option.
5. Click Apply.

1. Click the Copy/Print tab.
2. In the left navigation pane, click the Copy Settings link.
3. In the Copy Settings area, click Output Bin (scroll if necessary).
   
4. In the Output Bin area, select an Output Bin option:
   • Automatic
   • Upper-left bin
   • Lower-left bin
5. Click Apply.

note:

If creating a booklet, select the lower output bin.

note:

Available options for the booklet maker or Stapler/Stacker might not be available in all operating systems. All the finishing capabilities remain the same in all the operation modes.

1. Make sure the product is turned on and connected to the computer or network.
2. Open the Windows® Start menu, and then click Devices and Printers (or Printers and Faxes in XP).
3. Right-click the name of the product, and select Printer Properties (or Properties in XP).
4. Click the Device Settings tab.
5. Click the Installable Options section.
6. In the drop-down menu next to Automatic Configuration, select Update Now.

note:

If the accessory is attached before the product software is installed, this procedure is not necessary.

1. Scroll to the bottom-left corner of the screen, and right-click the window that displays.
2. Select Control Panel, and then under Hardware and Sound, select View devices and printers.
3. Right-click the name of the product, and then select Printer Properties.
4. Click the Device Settings tab.
5. In the Installable Options, section, if Automatic Configuration is present, select Update Now.

1. From the Apple menu, click System Preferences.
2. Select Print & Scan (or Printers & Scanners).
3. Select the product, Options & Supplies, and then select Driver.
4. Manually configure the Accessory Output Mode.