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1 Finisher basics
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Features and benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Paper-handling features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Interpreting light patterns. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

2 Finisher tasks
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Configuring control panel settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Making booklets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Using the stapler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Selecting the stapler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Loading the stapler cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Choosing the output bin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Identifying the output bins. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Selecting the output location. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

3 Problem solving
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Resolving common problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Interpreting control-panel messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Clearing jams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Appendix A Specifications
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Physical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Environmental specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Power consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Power requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Circuit capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Operating environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Supported media types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Supported media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Appendix B Regulatory and warranty information

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Canadian DOC Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Warranty information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Index

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 1 Finisher basics

Overview
z Features and benefits
z Interpreting light patterns

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Features and benefits

The HP Multifunction Finisher offers multiple custom-finishing options

in an easy-to-use device. You can produce complete, professional-
looking documents in-house in a single step, eliminating the time and
expense involved in sending documents out to professional finishing
services.

Paper-handling features
You can use the device to stack, staple, saddle stitch, and fold large
quantities of documents on demand. The HP Multifunction Finisher
has the following features:
z It supports up to 50 pages per minute (ppm).
z It offers a choice of staple positions:
• one or two staples (at the top left, for portrait and landscape
orientation)
• two side staples (on the trailing edge of the media)
z It staples up to 50 sheets of A4- and letter-size paper per
document.
z It staples up to 25 sheets of A3- and ledger-size paper per
document.
z It folds single pages.
z It saddle stitches and folds booklets composed of up to 10 sheets
of paper (40 pages).
z It provides high-capacity stacking for up to 1,000 sheets of A4-
and letter-size paper or up to 500 sheets of A3- and ledger-size
paper.
z It provides stacking for transparencies, envelopes, labels, and
prepunched and cut-sheet paper.
z It stacks up to 40 booklets composed of up to 5 sheets (20
finished pages) of A3- and ledger-size paper.
z It allows selection of cover stock up to 199 g/m2 (53 lb) in weight.
z It arranges documents using time-saving job offsets.

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Interpreting light patterns

Figure 1. Location of LED light

The user LED light, located on the front of the device, indicates a
general error status. Use the following table to interpret device status
using the LED light.

User LED light patterns

Light status Interpretation

Green solid The device is operating normally.

Green blinking The device is in Service Mode.

Amber blinking The device has a paper jam, a staple jam, or an operation error.
Or, the device is detached from the printer.

Amber solid The device has a malfunction.

Off The device is off.

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Note The service LED lights, located on the back of the device, give specific
error information for customer support and service agents. If the red
service LED light is on, consult a service professional.

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 2 Finisher tasks

Overview
z Configuring control-panel settings
z Making booklets
z Using the stapler
z Choosing the output bins
z Using the stacker
z Using other features in the printer driver

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Configuring control panel settings

The device attaches to the left side of the HP printer. You can change
the default job offset and default stapler actions through the printer
control panel in the CONFIGURATION OF MULTIFUNCTION FINISHER
menu.

Note The system administrator can limit access to the job-offset and default
stapler actions.

Offset actions

Offset Action: No When the OFFSET mode is off, all of the jobs are stacked with no
separation.

Offset Action: Yes When the OFFSET mode is on, the device automatically
separates complete jobs or mopies (multiple original prints of a
single job). Each job or mopy is separated by setting the jobs
apart from each other (for unstapled jobs).

Note The offset function is available only in the stacker bin (bin 1) and only
for jobs that are not stapled.

You can select the available stapler action through the printer driver (for
example, use of one staple or two staples).

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Default stapler actions for bin 1 (stacker bin)

No Staple If the default action is set to NO STAPLE, the job is not stapled.

Corner Staple If the default action is set to ONE STAPLE, the staple is placed in
the top left corner of the document. If you are printing in
landscape format, the staple location is automatically adjusted for
placement in the top left corner of the landscape layout.

Two Staples If the default action is set to TWO STAPLES, two staples are used
with one job or with mopies. Both staples are placed parallel to
the edge closest to the printer (the trailing edge).

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Fold-line settings for bin 2

Note Use the MULTIFUNC. FINISHER ADJUSTMENTS setting to gain access to

the fold-line adjustments.

FOLD LINE ADJUST: Select LTR-R & A4-R to adjust the fold line for 8.5-by-11-inch or
LTR-R and A4-R 8.26-by-11-inch sheets.

FOLD LINE ADJUST: Select LEGAL & JISB4 to adjust the fold line for 8.5-by-14-inch
LEGAL and JISB4 or JIS B4 sheets.

FOLD LINE ADJUST: Select 11x17 & A3 to adjust the fold line for 11-by-17-inch or A3
11 by 17 and A3 sheets.

Adjust the fold-line position depending on the sheet size. Adjustments

are in +/- .15 mm (0.006 inch) increments, with a maximum range of
+/- 2.1 mm (0.082 inch).

Note If the fold line and the stitch position do not match, call for service.

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Making booklets

You can use some programs, such as desktop publishing programs,

to help you prepare your booklet. Refer to the use guide that came
with your program for information about making booklets.
If you are using a program that does not support booklet-making, you
can create booklets using your HP printer drivers.

Note HP recommends that you use the program to prepare and preview your
document for printing, and then use your HP driver to print and saddle
stitch your booklet.

These are the three main steps that create a booklet from your driver:
z Preparing your booklet: Arrange the pages on a sheet (booklet
imposition) to create a booklet. You can impose your document
from your program or use the booklet-printing feature in your HP
driver. (See "To activate booklet printing".)
z Adding a cover: Add a cover to your booklet by selecting a
different first page using a different paper type. You can also add
a cover of the same paper type as your booklet. Booklet covers
must be the same size as the rest of the sheets. However, the
covers can be a weight different from the rest of the booklet. (See
"To select a booklet cover".)
z Saddle stitching: Staple the center of your booklet and then fold
the pages. If your booklet is only one sheet of paper, the device
will fold the sheet but not staple it. If the booklet consists of more
than one sheet of paper, the device staples and then folds up to
10 sheets per booklet. (See "To saddle stitch a booklet".)
The booklet-printing feature of the device allows you to fold and
saddle stitch booklets composed of the following paper sizes: A3, A4,
letter, legal, ledger, and B4-JIS.

Note Before printing booklets on Letter and A4 media, see your input tray
paper-loading instructions for rotated media (LTR-R and A4-R).

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 To activate booklet printing

Note Your printer might support this function through Mac OS X.

Microsoft® Windows®
1 Click File, click Print, and then click Properties.

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 2 Follow the instructions for your driver type:
• If you are using a PCL driver, click the Finishing tab. On the
Document Options menu, select Print on Both Sides. On
the Booklet Printing drop-down menu, select a size from the
list.

• If you are using a PostScript® (PS) driver, see the program

Help files for information on activating booklet printing.

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 Macintosh
1 Click File and then click Print.
2 On the drop-down menu, select Layout, and then select Print on
Both Sides.
3 Select Plug-In Preferences.

4 Select Print Time Filters, select Booklet, and then click Save
Settings.

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 5 Select Booklet Printing.

6 Select Format output as booklet, and on the drop-down menu

select Paper for booklet. Select a size from the list or type a
custom size.

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 To select a booklet cover

Note Your printer might support this function through Mac OS X.

Windows
1 Click File, click Print, and then click Properties.
2 Follow the instructions for your driver type:
• If you are using a PCL driver, click the Paper tab. Click the
First Page tab and select the Use different paper for first
page box. On the Size is, Source is, and Type is menus,
select the settings that correspond to the media you are using.

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 To saddle stitch a booklet

Note Your printer might support this function through Mac OS X.

Windows
1 Click File, click Print, and then click Properties.
2 Follow the instructions for your driver type:
• If you are using a PCL driver, click the Finishing tab and
select the Fold/Saddle Stitch box. Selecting Fold/Saddle
Stitch ensures that the document is folded.

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 • If you are using a PS driver for Windows 95 or Windows 98,
click File, click Print, and then click Properties.

• Click the Paper tab and click More Options.

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 • Select None, and on the drop-down menu select Booklet Bin.

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 • If you are using a PS driver for Windows NT® or Windows
2000, click the Layout tab and then click Advanced.

• Select the appropriate settings for Document Options,

Printer Features, Output Destination, and Saddle Stitch.
Also, the saddle-stitch option is automatically selected if you
select Booklet Bin in the Output Destination tab.

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 Macintosh
1 Click File and then click Print.
2 On the drop-down menu, select Output Options.

3 On the drop-down menu, select Booklet Bin.

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 4 Select Fold/Saddle Stitch.

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Using the stapler

The device can staple documents consisting of a minimum of two

pages and a maximum of 50 pages of 75-g/m 2 (20-lb) Letter or A4
paper (a maximum of 25 pages for Ledger or A3 paper). The pages
must be 64 to 199 g/m 2 (17 to 53 lb) in weight for any paper size the
product supports.
Consider these additional points:
z The stacker bin can hold up to 1,000 sheets stacked (without
staples).
z Heavier media might have a stapling limit of fewer than 50 pages.
z If the job you want to have stapled consists of only one sheet, or if
it consists of more than 50 sheets, the device delivers the job to
the bin without staples.

Selecting the stapler

You usually can select the stapler through your program or driver,
although some options might be available only through the driver.
Where and how you make selections depends on your program or
driver. If you cannot select the stapler from the program or driver,
select the stapler from the product control panel.

To select the stapler from the HP LaserJet 9000

control panel
1 Press to enter the menus.

2 Use and to scroll to CONFIGURE DEVICE and press .

3 Use and to scroll to MULTIFUNC. FINISHER and press .

4 Use and to scroll to STAPLES and press .

5 Use and to scroll to the desired stapling option and press

.
Your stapling options are None, One, or Two staples.

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 To select the stapler from the HP LaserJet 9000mfp
control panel
1 Touch Copy Settings.
2 At the Staple menu, touch Corner or Edge, depending on where
you want the documents stapled, and then touch OK. If you
selected Booklet from the Copies per Page menu, your stapling
options are None, One, Two, and Saddle Stitch.

Note The page icon on the right side of the touch screen shows the position
of the staple.

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 To staple documents
Windows
1 Click File, click Print, and then click Properties.
2 Follow the instructions for your driver type:
• If you are using a PCL driver, click the Finishing tab and
select the Staple box. Click Stapling.

• Select the desired number of staples.

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 • If you are using a PS driver for Windows 95 or Windows 98, on
the drop-down menu select Stacker Bin (Stapled max 50
sheets).

• Click the Device Options tab. On the drop-down menu, select

Stapling Options Two Staples. On the drop-down menu,
select Two Staples.

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 • If you are using a PS driver for Windows NT or Windows 2000,
select the appropriate settings for Document Options,
Printer Features, Output Destination, and Stapler. Also, the
stapler option is automatically selected if you select Stacker
Bin (Stapled max 50 sheets) in the Output Destination tab.

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 Macintosh
1 Click File and then click Print.
2 In the pop-up menu, select Output Options.
3 On the drop-down menu, select Stapler Option.

Mac OS X
1 Click File and then click Print.
2 On the pop-up menu, select Finishing. On the drop-down menu,
select the Stapler Option.

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 Loading the stapler
1
cartridge
The message STAPLER LOW ON STAPLES
appears on the printer control panel if
the stapler cartridge has 20 to 50 staples
remaining. The message STAPLER OUT
OF STAPLES appears on the printer
control panel if the stapler cartridge
2 contains no more staples.

To load the stapler cartridge

1 Open the stapler-unit door.
2 Slide the stapler unit toward you.
3 Turn the large green knob until you
see the blue dot (this indicates that
3 the stapler is fully open).
4 Turn the small green knob at the top
of the stapler unit clockwise until the
staple cartridge moves to the left of
the stapler unit.

CAUTION
The blue dot must appear in the window
4 of the stapler unit before you remove the
staple cartridge. If you try to remove the
staple cartridge before the blue dot
appears in the window, you could
damage the device.

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 5 On the empty staple cartridge,
5 squeeze the tabs together and pull
the empty cartridge out.
6 Insert the new staple cartridge so
that it locks into place.
7 Slide the stapler unit into the device.
8 Close the stapler-unit door.

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Choosing the output bin

Identifying the output bins

The device has two output locations: the stacker bin and the booklet
bin.

Stacker bin
(bin 1)

Booklet bin
(bin 2)

The default stacker bin (bin 1) provides 1,000 sheets of stacking

capacity and delivers documents face up or face down, depending on
which option is selected in the driver.
The booklet bin (bin 2) provides folding and saddle stitching for 40
booklets composed of up to 5 sheets (20 finished pages) of paper. A
stacking guide automatically adjusts to accommodate the size of the
booklet in production.
The stapler serves both bins, and staples as many as 50 sheets of
paper per document or 10 pages per saddle-stitched document.
A sensor causes the printer to stop when the device bins are full.
Operation continues when you remove all media from the bin.

Note Transparencies, envelopes, labels, prepunched paper and cut-sheet

paper are supported in the stacker bin (bin 1).

Note If you print envelopes, remove all envelopes from the bin once the job
is complete to maintain stacking quality.

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 Selecting the output location
You can select an output location (bin) through the software
application or through your printer driver. (Where and how you make
selections depends on your program or driver.) If you cannot select an
output location from the program or the driver, set the default output
location from the printer control panel.

To select an output location from the control panel

On the touch screen of the graphical display:
1 Touch MENU.
2 Touch CONFIGURE DEVICE.
3 Touch PRINTING.
4 Touch PAPER DESTINATION.
5 Scroll to the output bin or device you want, and then touch OK.
Your network administrator might have changed the name of the
device. An asterisk (*) appears next to your selection.
On the non-touch screen:

1 Use or to scroll to CONFIGURE DEVICE and press .

2 Use or to scroll to PRINTING and press .

3 Use or to scroll to PAPER DESTINATION and press .

4 Use or to scroll to the output bin or device you want and

press . Your network administrator might have changed the
name of the device. An asterisk (*) appears next to your selection.

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 3 Problem solving

Overview
z Resolving common problems
z Interpreting control-panel messages
z Clearing paper jams
z Clearing stapler jams

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Resolving common problems

Common device problems

Situation Possible Reason

The device does not turn z Make sure that the power cord is firmly plugged into the
on. 2,000-sheet input tray.
z Turn the printer off, check all the cable connections, and turn
the printer on.

The printer does not z Check the device power cord.

recognize the device or the z Make sure that the device has been configured in the printer
user LED on the device is driver.
off. z Check the HP Jet-Link connector.
z Print a configuration page to see if the device is operating
normally.
z If the printer still does not recognize the device, contact your
local authorized HP service provider. (See “Service and
support” on page 61.)

The job was not stapled. z The stapler is out of staples and AUTO CONTINUE is set to ON.
z A single-page job was sent to the stapler; one-page jobs are
not stapled.
z The wrong size or type of paper was used for the job.
z More than 50 sheets of 75-g/m 2 (20-lb) media were sent to
the stapler, exceeding its capacity.
Note
Transparencies, envelopes, labels, and cut-sheet paper are
supported in the stacker bin. The stapler can staple jobs of 2 to
50 sheets of 75-g/m 2 (20-lb) media. If the job is thicker than this,
the job is ejected unstapled. The stacker bin can hold a maximum
of 1,000 sheets, depending on the paper size and weight.

z The stapler has bent or broken staples in the stapler head.

z A staple jam exists, or a staple jam was recently cleared (up
to two sequential jobs might not be stapled).
z The job was sent to a bin other than the stapler bin because
the wrong size or type of paper was used for the job.
z The interface cable to the stapler unit might be defective or is
not connected properly.

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Common device problems

Situation Possible Reason

The job went to a different z The paper does not meet the specifications for the output bin.
output location than (See "Specifications" on page 47, or go to http://www.hp.com/
expected. cposupport/.)
z Make sure that the correct output bin is selected in the printer
driver. For more information about changing printer driver
settings, see your printer user guide.

The print media jams. z Make sure that you are using the supported media weights
and sizes. (See “Supported media types” on page 53.)
Note
Using paper outside HP specifications might cause problems that
require repair. This repair is not covered by the Hewlett-Packard
warranty or service agreements. (See “Supported media types”
on page 53.)

z Check the cables and connectors between the printer and the
device.
z Repeated jams that occur when print media travels between
the printer and the device might mean that the printer and
device are set up on an uneven floor. Level the device. See
the device installation guide for instructions about leveling the
device.

You are experiencing z Check to see that the job to be stapled is less than 50 sheets
general repeated stapler thick.
jam problems. z The stapler might have some trapped staple wires obstructing
the cartridge. Remove loose staples and paper dust from the
inside of the stapler. (See “To clear a staple jam from the
device” on page 42.)

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Interpreting control-panel messages

The following table explains device messages that might appear on

the printer control panel. Messages are listed in alphabetical order.

Control panel messages

Message Description Recommended action

CLOSE FRONT The stapler door is open or is not Close the stapler door
DOOR ON LEFT closed properly. properly.
ACCESSORY

CLOSE TOP The door is open or is not properly closed. Close the top door.
COVER ON LEFT
ACCESSORY

DIFFERENT Different paper sizes are used for a single Verify that all pages in the job
PAPER SIZES job. are configured for the same
IN JOB size of paper.

INSTALL The booklet bin is not properly installed. Verify that the booklet bin is
BOOKLET BIN properly installed.

INSTALL The stapler unit is not properly installed. Verify that the stapler unit is
STAPLER UNIT properly installed.

OPTIONAL BIN The stacker bin is full. Remove all media from the
01 FULL stacker bin.

OPTIONAL BIN The booklet bin is full. Remove all paper from the
02 FULL booklet bin.

OUTPUT PAPER The accessory on the left side is not Verify that the accessory is
PATH OPEN properly attached. properly attached.

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Control panel messages

Message Description Recommended action

STAPLE AREA A staple safety alert has occurred. Remove any obstruction from
SAFETY the stacker bin ejection area.
PROTECTION
ACTIVATED

STAPLER LOW The stapler cartridge has 20 to 50 staples Replace the staple cartridge if
ON STAPLES remaining. you want to saddle stitch
more than 10 sets in a job.

STAPLER OUT The stapler cartridge contains no more Replace the stapler cartridge.
OF STAPLES staples. See “Loading the stapler
cartridge” on page 31.

TOO MANY PAGES The job height is greater than the stapler Verify that the job is within
IN JOB TO capacity. The height of the job to be stapled specifications to be stapled.
STAPLE should not exceed 50 sheets of 20-lb bond. See “Supported media types”
on page 53.

TOO MANY PAGES The page content is too large to be saddle Verify that the job is within
TO MAKE stitched. specifications to be saddle
BOOKLET stitched.

13.12.11 A staple jam has occurred. Check for a jammed staple in

JAM IN STAPLER the staple cartridge.

13.12.21 A paper jam exists in the flipper assembly. Check for jammed media in
13.12.22 the output area of the printer
13.12.23 or the input area of the
JAM IN LEFT device.
ACCESSORY

13.12.31 A paper jam exists in the paper-path area. Check for jammed media in
13.12.32 the output area of the printer
13.12.33 or the input area of the
13.12.34 device.
JAM IN LEFT
ACCESSORY

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Control panel messages

Message Description Recommended action

13.12.41 A paper jam exists in the folding area. Check for jammed media in
13.12.42 the input area and the folding
13.12.43 area of the device.
JAM IN LEFT
ACCESSORY

13.12.51 A paper jam exists in the booklet bin area. Check for jammed paper in
13.12.52 the booklet bin area and in
13.12.53 the folding mechanism.
JAM IN LEFT
ACCESSORY

66.12.zz A failure has occurred with the device. Check cables and turn the
OUTPUT DEVICE product off and on again. If an
FAILURE error message reappears,
record the message and call
for support.

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Clearing jams

The message JAM IN LEFT ACCESSORY appears on the control panel.

1 Move the device away from the printer.
2 Remove media from any of the areas where jams can occur.
3 Reattach the device. Wait for the solid-green status light to
appear on the user LED.

Note When clearing jams, be very careful not to tear the media. If even a
small piece of media is left in the device, it can cause additional jams.

Jam locations
Paper-path
area

Stapler unit

Folding area

Booklet bin Flipper

(bin 2) assembly

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 1 To clear a staple jam from the
device
1 Open the stapler-unit door.
2 Slide the stapler unit toward you.
3 Turn the large green knob until you
see the blue dot (this indicates that
the stapler is fully open).
2 4 Turn the small green knob at the top
of the stapler unit clockwise until the
staple cartridge moves to the left of
the stapler unit.

CAUTION
The blue dot must appear in the window
of the stapler unit before you remove the
3 staple cartridge. If you try to remove the
staple cartridge before the blue dot
appears in the window, you could
damage the device.

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 5 Remove the staple cartridge.
5
6 Pull up on the lever labeled with a
green dot.
7 Remove the damaged staple.
8 Press down on the lever labeled with
a green dot.

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 9 Reinstall the staple cartridge.
9
10 Slide the stapler unit into the device.
11 Close the stapler-unit door.

10

11

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2 To clear a jam in the upper half
of the stapler head
1 Follow steps 1 through 4 of the
procedure to clear a staple jam.
2 Locate the damaged staple at the
back of the stapler head, and
remove the staple.
3 Follow steps 10 through 11 of the
procedure to clear a staple jam.

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A Specifications

Overview
z Physical specifications
z Environmental specifications
z Media specifications

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Physical specifications

Device size
Prepare a location for the device that allows for the following physical
and environmental requirements, in addition to the requirements for
your printer.

Note The drawings shown are not to scale.

233 mm 310 mm 647 mm

(9.2 inches) (12.2 inches) (25.5 inches)

(35.6 inches)
904 mm
(38.8 inches)
985 mm
(39.4 inches)

(1.4 inches)
35 mm
1,000 mm

357 mm
(14.0 inches)

310 mm 647 mm
(12.2 inches) (25.5 inches)
298 mm
(11.7 in) 233 mm
(9.2 inches)

603 mm
(23.7 inches)

HP Multifunction Finisher (side and top views)

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 Location requirements for the printer:
z A level area on the floor z Adequate power supply (15 A,
110 V, or 220 V circuit located
z Space allowance around the near the printer)
printer
z A stable environment—no
z A well-ventilated room abrupt temperature or humidity
changes
z No exposure to direct sunlight
or chemicals, including z Relative humidity of 10 percent
ammonia-based cleaning to 80 percent
solutions
z Room temperature of 10° C to
32.5° C (50° F to 91° F)

Device weight of the HP Multifunction Finisher: 44.4 kg (98 lb)

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Environmental specifications

Power consumption

Power
consumption Power consumption
(average, in with typical output
Product state watts) device

Printing
(110 to 127 V 1,075 watts 1,130 watts
units) 1,075 watts 1,130 watts
(220 to 240 V
units)

Standby
(110 to 127 V 440 watts 485 watts
units) 440 watts 485 watts
(220 to 240 V
units)

PowerSave 1 (Fan
is on) 70 watts 115 watts
(110 to 127 V 70 watts 115 watts
units)
(220 to 240 V
units)

Low power
(100 to 127 V 230 watts 275 watts
units) 230 watts 275 watts
(220 to 240 V
units)

Off
(110 to 127 V 0.5 watts 0.5 watts
units) 1.3 watts 1.3 watts
(220 to 240 V
units)

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 Power
consumption Power consumption
(average, in with typical output
Product state watts) device

ADF copying/
printing 1,130 watts 1,185 watts
(110 to 127 V 1,130 watts 1,185 watts
units)
(220 to 240 V
units)

Power requirements

Power requirements (acceptable line voltage)

110 to 127 V (+/- 10%) 50 to 60 Hz (+/- 2 Hz)

220 to 240 V (+/- 10%) 50 Hz (+/- 2 Hz)

220 V (+/- 10%) 60 Hz (+/- 2 Hz)

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 Circuit capacity

Minimum recommended circuit capacity

110 to 127 V 15.0 amps

220 to 240 V 6.5 amps

Operating environment

Operating temperature 10° C to 32.5° C (50° F to 91° F)

Operating humidity 10 to 80 percent relative humidity

Storage temperature 0° C to 35° C (32° F to 95° F)

Storage humidity 10 to 95 percent relative humidity

Speed 50 ppm

Protecting the environment

Hewlett-Packard Company is committed to providing quality products
in an environmentally sound manner.
The HP Multifunction Finisher has been designed with several
attributes that minimize impacts on the environment.

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 Supported media types
The following types of media are supported for the multifunction
finisher:
z plain paper
z preprinted paper
z letterhead (except raised letterhead and low-temperature inks)
z transparencies
z prepunched paper
z labels
z bond
z recycled paper
z color paper
z card stock
z rough paper
z glossy paper
z envelopes
z cut-sheet paper
z user-defined paper (five types)

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 Supported media

Supported media specifications

Note Transparencies, envelopes, prepunched, cut-sheet paper, and labels

are only supported in bin 1.

Note Custom paper sizes are not supported for booklet making.

Output bin Capacity Media Weight

and Stapler

Stacker bin Up to 1,000 sheets, z Standard paper sizes: 64 to 216 g/m 2

(bin 1) stacked, of Letter/ letter, legal, executive, ISO (17 to 58 lb bond)
A4 A3, ISO A4, ISO A5, JIS B4,
JIS B5, ledger
Up to 500 sheets, z Custom paper sizes:
stacked, of Ledger/ Minimum: 98 by 191 mm
A3 (3.9 by 7.5 inches)
Maximum: 312 by 470 mm
(12.2 by 18.4 inches)
z Custom types: envelopes,
labels, transparencies,
heavy paper
z Face-up bin only: envelopes,
labels, heavy paper up to 216
g/m 2 (58 lb bond)

Booklet bin Up to 40 booklets z Standard paper sizes: 64 to 199 g/m 2

(bin 2) composed of 5 letter, legal, ISO A3, ISO A4, (17 to 53 lb bond)
sheets JIS B4, ledger

Stapler Maximum of 50 z Letter, ISO A4, legal, ledger, 64 to 199 g/m 2

sheets of Letter/A4 A3, JIS B4 (17 to 53 lb bond)

Maximum of 25
sheets of Ledger/A3

Note
Stapling capacity
varies depending on
paper thickness.

For more information about media guidelines, see the user guide
supplied with your printer. Also see the
HP LaserJet Media Specification Guide at http://www.hp.com.

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 Table 1. Number of sheets that can be stapled, listed by media
weight
Media weight Letter/A4 Ledger/A3 and Legal/B4
64 g/m2 (17 lb) *50 *25
75 g/m2 (20 lb) *50 *25
2
80 g/m (21 lb) *50 *25
90 g/m2 (24 lb) *44 *22
105 g/m2 (28 lb) *28 *14
2
163 g/m (43 lb) *18 *9
2
199 g/m (53 lb) *12 *6

*Denotes approximate numbers

Table 2. Number of sheets that can be stapled and folded, listed

by media weight
Media weight Letter/A4, Ledger/A3 and Legal/B4
2
64 g/m (17 lb) to Maximum of 10 sheets
80 g/m2 (21 lb)
90 g/m2 (24 lb) to Maximum of 5 sheets
105 g/m2 (28 lb)

Note When making booklets using media weight of 64 g/m2 (17 lb) to 80 g/m2
(21 lb), one cover sheet up to 199 g/m2 (53 lb) can be combined with the 10
sheets. Other combinations are not supported.

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B Regulatory and
warranty information

Overview
z Declaration of conformity
z Canadian DOC Regulations
z Warranty information

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 Declaration of Conformity
according to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and CEN/CENELEC EN 45014

Manufacturer’s Name: Hewlett-Packard Company

Manufacturer’s Montemorelos 299, Guadalajara Jalisco, 45060

Address: Mexico

declares, that the product

Product Name: HP Multifunction Finisher

Model Numbers: C8088A

Product Options: N/A

conforms to the following Product Specifications:

SAFETY: IEC 950:1991+A1+A2+A3+A4 / EN 60950:1992+A1+A2+A3+A4+A11
IEC 825-1:1993/EN60825-1:1994 Class 1 (Laser/LED)
UL1950, Third Edition
1
EMC: CISPR 22:1997 / EN 55022:1998 Class A
EN 55024:1998
IEC 61000-3-2:1998/EN 61000-3-2:1995
IEC 61000-3-3:1994/EN 61000-3-3:1995

2
FCC Title 47 CFR, Part 15 Class A / ICES-003, Issue 3
1
AS / NZS 3548:1992/CISPR 22:1993 Class A

Additional Information:
The product herewith complies with the requirements of the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and the Low
Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, and carries the CE-Marking accordingly.
1) The product was tested in a typical configuration with Hewlett-Packard Personal Computer Systems.
2) This Device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
Conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Hewlett-Packard Company
Guadalajara, Jalisco, MEXICO
May 8, 2001
Australia Contact: Product Regulations Manager, Hewlett-Packard Australia Ltd., 31-41 Joseph Street, Blackburn,
Victoria 3130, Australia
European Contact: Your Local Hewlett-Packard Sales and Service Office or Hewlett-Packard Gmbh, Department HQ-
TRE / Standards Europe, Herrenberger Straße110-140, D-71034 Böblingen (FAX: +49-7031-14-3143)
USA Contact: Product Regulations Manager, Hewlett-Packard Company, PO Box 15, Mail Stop 160, Boise, Idaho 83707-
0015 (Phone: 208-396-6000)

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Canadian DOC Regulations

Complies with Canadian EMC Class A requirements.

<<Conforme á la classe A des normes canadiennes de compatibilité
électromagnétiques. << CEM>>.>>

VCCI Statement (Japan)

Korean EMI Statement

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 Taiwan

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Warranty information

See the start guide that came with your product for warranty
information.

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Index

A booklets
A3 paper error messages 39
stapling capability by weight 55 features 6
stapling capability by weight, booklets fold-line settings 12
55 making 13
A4 paper media supported 54
stapling capability by weight 55 printing 14
accessories selecting output bin 33
control panel messages 38 stacking 6
adhesive labels 33 stapling capability by media weight 55
adjusting fold line 12 broken staples in stapler head 36
amber light
interpreting 7 C
troubleshooting 36 Canadian DOC regulations 59
cardstock
B booklet covers 13, 18
benefits of product 6 stapling 25
bent staples in stapler head 36 supported sizes 54
bins cartridge, stapler
description 33 error messages 39
error messages 38 troubleshooting 37
fold-line settings 12 circuit capacity 52
location 33 clearing jams
media supported 54 media 41
selecting 34 stapler head 45
troubleshooting 37 consumption of power 50
blinking lights control panel
interpreting 7 default settings 10
troubleshooting 36 selecting output location 34
booklet bin staple options 26
description 33 troubleshooting messages 38
error messages 38 Corner Staple option 11
location 33 covers for booklets
media supported 54 adding 13
selecting 33 media supported 13
troubleshooting 37 printing 18
custom media sizes supported 54
customer support
warranty 61
cut-sheet paper 33

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D H
Declaration of Conformity (DOC) heavy media
U.S. 58 booklet covers 13, 18
default settings 10 stapling 25
destinations supported sizes 54
error messages 38 supported types 53
media supported 54 humidity specifications 49, 52
selecting 34
troubleshooting 37 I
device not recognized 36 imposing booklets 13
DOC (Declaration of Conformity) indicator lights
U.S. 58 interpreting 7
drivers troubleshooting 36
PostScript 15
using to make booklets 13
using to print and saddle-stitch J
booklets 13 jams
using to select stapler 25 clearing for media 41
using to select stapling functions 10 clearing for stapler head 45
troubleshooting 37
Japanese VCCI statement 59
E jobs
electrical specifications offset mode 10
circuit capacity 52 stacking with or without separation 10
power requirements 51
energy consumption 50
energy specifications 50 K
envelopes 33 Korean EMI statement 59
environmental specifications 49, 50
error messages 38 L
labels 33
F ledger paper
features of HP Multifunction Finisher 6 stapling capability by weight 55
folding stapling capability by weight, booklets
features 6 55
settings 12 LEDs
frequent interpreting 7
media jams 37 troubleshooting 36
stapler jams 37 letter paper
stapling capability by weight 55
lights
G interpreting 7
green light troubleshooting 36
interpreting 7 line voltage requirements 51
troubleshooting 36

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location P
booklet and stacker bins 33 pages per minute (ppm) 6
lights 7 paper
placement of staples 11 error messages 38
saddle stitch positions 12 HP LaserJet Media Specification
selecting for output 34 Guide 54
site requirements 49 jams, clearing 41
jams, troubleshooting 37
M stapling 25
mailing labels 33 stapling capability by weight 55
media stapling capability by weight, booklets
error messages 38 55
HP LaserJet Media Specification supported sizes 54
Guide 54 supported types 53
jams, clearing 41 paper-handling features 6
jams. troubleshooting 37 PostScript drivers 15
stapling 25 power
stapling capability by weight 55 circuit capacity 52
stapling capability by weight, booklets consumption 50
55 requirements 51
supported sizes 54 troubleshooting 36
supported types 53 PowerSave specifications 50
messages, control panel 38 ppm (pages per minute) 6
prepunched paper 33
print media
N
error messages 38
No Staple option 11
HP LaserJet Media Specification
Guide 54
O jams, clearing 41
offset mode jams, troubleshooting 37
description 10 stapling 25
limiting access 10 supported sizes 54
One Staple option 11 supported types 53
operating environment 49 printer drivers
operating environment specifications 52 PostScript 15
options using to make booklets 13
booklet making 13 using to print and saddle-stitch
default 10 booklets 13
stapler 11, 25 using to select stapler 25
output bins using to select stapling functions 10
description 33 problems, resolving common 36
error messages 38
fold-line settings 12
R
media supported 54
recognize device, printer does not 36
selecting 34
red service LED light on 8
troubleshooting 37
overhead transparencies 33

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regulations stapler cartridge
U.S. DOC 58 error messages 39
regulatory information 57 troubleshooting 37
relative humidity specifications 49, 52 stapler head
repeated bent or broker staples 36
media jams 37 clearing jams 45
stapler jams 37 stapling
room temperature specifications 49 booklets 13, 19
capability for booklets by media weight
S 55
saddle stitching default settings 11
description 13 documents 25
features 6 error messages 39
performing 19 features 6
positions 12 limiting access 10
separating jobs 10 number of sheets by media weight 55
service LED lights 8 output bin, selecting 33
settings performing 27
booklet making 13 positions 6
default 10 selecting functions through printer
stapler 11, 25 driver 10
size specifications troubleshooting 36, 37
HP Multifunction Finisher 48 status lights
media supported 54 interpreting 7
space requirements 49 troubleshooting 36
specifications stitching. See saddle stitching
environmental 50 storage specifications 52
location 49 support
media 53, 54 warranty 61
physical 48
speed 6 T
speed specifications 6 Taiwan regulatory statement 60
stacker bin temperature specifications 49, 52
description 33 transparencies 33
location 33 trapped staples 37
media supported 54 troubleshooting
selecting 33 common problems 36
troubleshooting 37 control panel messages 38
stacking jams 37
booklets 6 lights 7, 36
features 6 output bins 37
with no separation 10 power 36
standby power consumption 50 stapling 36
stapler turning on, troubleshooting 36
media supported 54 Two Staples option 11
selecting 25

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U
unrecognized device 36

V
voltage requirements 51

W
warranty 61
weight
stapling capability by media 55
weight specifications
HP Multifunction Finisher 49
media 54

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