How to Install the Auto-Duplex Unit on an HP Business Inkjet 2800 Series Printer

For business applications, it is hard to beat the HP Business Inkjet 2800 series of Printers. These printers boast superior network performance, so all employees can take advantage of the printers’ features. The huge 400-page input capacity keeps the unit running without having to stop to refill the paper tray, and you can print on both sides of a sheet of paper automatically when the auto-duplex unit is installed on the printer. The auto-duplex unit comes with the HP Business Inkjet 2800dt and HP Business Inkjet 2800dtn printers.

Instructions

1. Turn the printer around until you have clear access to the rear of the machine. Press in on the two buttons on either side of the rear access panel. Remove the access panel from the printer and store it with other infrequently used printer paraphernalia.

2. Grasp the auto-duplex unit with both hands. Insert the unit into the rear access slot. Press the unit forward evenly until it snaps into place.

3. Insure the software that came with the printer is installed on your Windows-based computer. Click the Start icon. Click the Control Panel. Click the Printers and other Hardware option. Right-click the HP Business Inkjet 2800 series printer icon to open a drop down box. Click Properties to open the printer properties dialog box. Click the Printing Preferences button.

4. Click the Configure tab. Click the Automatic Configuration option. Click the Update Now option. Click the "OK" button to save all changes and exit the program.

Tips & Warnings

• The "Printers and Other Hardware" option may be listed as "Printers and Faxes" in the classic Windows view.

• The Configure tab may be labeled "Device Settings" or "Device Options," depending on the operating system.

• Do not press the two buttons on the rear of the printer when installing the auto-duplex unit. Only press the buttons to remove the rear access panel or the auto-duplex unit from the printer.

Resources

• HP Business Inkjet 2800 Printer series overview and features