Networking requirements
The following are required for your HP LaserJet all-in-one product to work on a network connection.
■ An installed network that uses the TCP/IP network protocol.
■ A cable for your type of network connections (not included).
Multitasking capabilities
The HP Color LaserJet 2820/2830/2840 all-in-one products are designed to carry out multiple tasks
simultaneously. You can initiate tasks when they are needed, without waiting.
The HP LaserJet all-in-one products perform multiple tasks such as printing, scanning, copying, faxing,
and sending faxes directly from a computer (PC faxing). Depending on which functions are in use, the
HP LaserJet all-in-one product can perform many functions at the same time. This high level of
multitasking is made possible by the two separate paper paths (a print paper path and a scan paper
path) in the HP LaserJet all-in-one products. Additionally, these products feature at least 96 MB of
memory that can efficiently manage multiple tasks, and a scan-ahead feature that quickly clears the
scan paper path for subsequent jobs.
The following table shows which tasks the HP LaserJet all-in-one products can perform while another
function is already in use.
NOTE The HP LaserJet all-in-one products can perform multiple tasks when directly connected
to a computer or when connected to a network. The fax and scan functions are not available
when using a Windows sharing (peer-to-peer) connection.
NOTE The HP Color LaserJet 2820 all-in-one product does not support faxing.
Table 2-8 Multitasking capabilities
If the
product is:
You can:
Send a print
job
Receive a
paper fax
Send a paper
fax
Receive a PC
fax
Send a PC
fax
Scan to the
PC
Copy
Printing a file Yes. Prints
when the first
print job
ends.
Yes. Prints
when the first
print job
ends.
Yes Yes Yes No No
Printing a
paper fax
Yes. Prints
when fax
printing ends.
Yes. Prints
when the first
job ends.
Yes Yes Yes Ye. Yes. Copies
scan and
print when fax
printing ends.
Receiving a
paper fax
Yes. Prints
when fax
printing ends.
No.
Telephone
line is in use.
Yes. Sends
when the first
fax job ends.
No.
Telephone
line is in use.
Yes. Sends
when the first
fax job ends.
Yes Yes
Sending a
paper fax
Yes No.
Telephone
line is in use.
Yes. Sends
when the first
fax job ends.
No.
Telephone
line is in use.
Yes. Sends
when the first
fax job ends.
Yes, if the
scanner is not
in use.
Yes, if the
scanner is not
in use.
Copying Yes. Prints
when copying
ends.
Yes. Prints
when copying
ends.
Yes, if the
scanner is not
in use.
Yes Yes Yes, if the
scanner is not
in use.
Yes. Second
copy begins
when the first
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Available product configurations
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Software overview for
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