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Hewlett Packard
LaserJet 8100 series
- black: 32 ppm
- resolution: 600 dpi
- trays: 3 standard
- prints up to 11" x 17"

LASER PRINTER
Hewlett Packard LaserJet 8100 series
Model Description
HP LaserJet 8100 C4214A The HP LaserJet 8100 printer comes standard with 16 MB RAM, wide format printing, two 500-sheet trays, and a 100-sheet multipurpose tray.
HP LaserJet 8100n C4215A The HP LaserJet 8100n printer comes standard with 16 MB RAM, wide format printing, two 500-sheet trays, a 100-sheet multipurpose tray, and an HP Jetdirect 600N print server.
HP LaserJet 8100dn C4216A The HP LaserJet 8100dn printer comes standard with 24 MB RAM, wide format printing, two 500-sheet trays, a 100-sheet multipurpose tray, an HP Jetdirect 600n print server, and a duplexer (for printing on both sides of paper).
HP LaserJet 8100 MFP C8065A The HP LaserJet 8100 MFP printer comes standard with 56 MB RAM, wide format printing, two 500-sheet trays, a 100-sheet multipurpose tray, an HP Jetdirect 600n print server, a 3,000 Sheet Stapler/Stacker (C4788A), a 2,000 Sheet High Capacity Input Tray (C4781A), an HP Digital Copy Module Stand (C4231A), and a duplexer (for printing on both sides of paper).
Accessories
C4182X HP UltraPrecise maximum-capacity toner ctg (prints 20,000 pages)
C4780A 2 x 500-sheet input tray
C4781A 2,000-sheet input tray
C4782A Auto-duplex unit for two-sided printing
C4779A 3,000-sheet stacker
C4788A 3,000-sheet stapler/stacker
C4783A 7-bin tabletop mailbox
C4784A Stand for 7-bin mailbox
C4785A 8-bin mailbox
C4787A 5-bin mailbox with stapler
C3765B Envelope feeder
C2985B >2-GB disk drive
C4103A HP Infrared Connect
H5494A HP SupportPack for hardware services; 3-year,4-hour, onsite support
HP JetDirect 600N (EIO) Internal Print Servers
J3110A For Ethernet 10Base-T networks
J3111A For Ethernet 10Base-T/10Base2 and LocalTalk networks
J3112A For Token Ring networks
J3113A For Fast Ethernet 10/100Base-TX networks (standard on HP LaserJet 8100 N and 8100 DN)
Interfaces and Cables
C2946A Parallel 3-meter cable A to C (standard on HP LaserJet 8100 only)
C2947A Parallel 10-meter cable A to C
Memory
C4286A 2-MB Flash DIMM
C4287A 4-MB Flash DIMM
C4135A 4-MB EDO DIMM
C4136A 8-MB EDO DIMM
C4137A 16-MB EDO DIMM
C4140A 4-MB SDRAM DIMM
C4141A 8-MB SDRAM DIMM
C4142A 16-MB SDRAM DIMM
C4143A 32-MB SDRAM DIMM
C3913A 64-MB SDRAM DIMM
Printer specifications
Speed and throughput
RIP ONCE technology
32 pages-per-minute (ppm)
166 MHz MIPS microprocessor
Resolution
600 dots-per-inch (dpi) with Resolution Enhancement technology (REt)
FastRes 1200 provides 1200 dpi quality at full speed
More than 220 levels of gray
Memory
16 MB (HP LaserJet 8100 and 8100n printers), 24 MB (HP LaserJet 8100dn printer), or 56 MB (HP LaserJet 8100 MFP) of SDRAM*, expandable using industry standard 100-pin DIMMs (Dual In-Line Memory Modules) to a maximum of 192 MB.
NOTE: EDO memory may be used with the SDRAM memory, but the SDRAM will not reach its full capabilities when mixed with EDO memory.
NOTE: There is a Firmware DIMM that must be installed only in Slot 1 or the printer will not function.
Memory Enhancement technology (MEt) automatically compresses data to use RAM more efficiently.
The HP LaserJet 8100 and 8100n printers come with 8 MB of SDRAM on the formatter and an 8 MB SDRAM DIMM for a total of 16 MB.
The HP LaserJet 8100dn printer comes with 8 MB of SDRAM on the formatter and a 16 MB SDRAM DIMM for a total of 24 MB.
The HP LaserJet 8100 MFP comes with 8 MB of SDRAM on the formatter and a 48 MB SDRAM DIMM for a total of 56 MB.
Language and fonts
HP PCL 6
HP PCL 5e for compatibility
Printer Job Language (PJL)
Printer Management Language (PML)
45 scalable TrueType typefaces
65 fonts with HP FontSmart (not available for Macintosh)
PostScript (R) Level 2 Emulation standard
Paper handling options
Input
Tray 1: A multipurpose tray for paper, transparencies, labels, and envelopes that holds up to 100 sheets of paper
Trays 2 and 3: Two 500-sheet trays that automatically sense paper size
Optional 2 x 500-sheet Input Tray (Trays 4 and 5): Two 500-sheet trays that automatically sense paper size
Optional 2000-sheet Input Tray (Tray 4): One 2000-sheet tray that automatically senses paper size
Optional Duplex Printing Accessory: Provides two-sided printing (both sides of paper)
Optional Envelope Feeder: Automatically feeds up to 100 envelopes
Custom Paper Tray: Allows printing on custom-sized paper. Holds up to 500 sheets of paper.
Output
Standard Output Bin: Holds up to 500 sheets of paper. Automatically senses when full.
Face-up Bin: Holds up to 125 sheets of paper. Provides the best results when printing transparencies, labels, and envelopes.
Optional 5-bin Mailbox with Stapler: Each of the 5 bins holds up to 250 sheets of paper. Provides job separation by stapling jobs.
Optional 8-bin Mailbox: Each of the 8 bins holds up to 250 sheets of paper.
Optional 7-bin Tabletop Mailbox: Each of the 7 bins holds up to 120 sheets of paper. Designed for tabletop printing. An optional stand is also available to use with this mailbox.
Optional 3000-sheet stacker and 3000-sheet stapler/stacker For high volume printing. This offers job offset stacking.
Connectivity
3 EIO (enhanced input/output) slots
Optional HP Jetdirect EIO cards, Ethernet (10Base-T, 10Base2), Local Talk, Token Ring, Fast Ethernet 10/100Base-TX (bundled with HP LaserJet 8100 DN printer)
Parallel
HP Fast InfraRed Connect (fast infrared connection)
Environmental features
EconoMode reduces toner consumption
Power Save setting saves energy (meets Energy Star guidelines)
High content of recyclable components and materials in the printer
Software Information
Windows environments
Within the computer installation program, select Typical Install to install the PCl 5e, PCL6, and PS drivers and HP FontSmart. Select Custom Install to install only the software you prefer, or if you are a network administrator. Select Minimum Install to install only the PCL 6 driver for basic printing.
Macintosh environments
The PostScript driver is the only driver available on a Macintosh system.
Click Install to install the HP LaserWriter 8 driver, PPDs, PDFs, online help, HP LaserJet utility, and Desktop Printer utility. Click Custom to only install the software you prefer.
DOS drivers
Drivers for DOS WordPerfect 5.x and 6.x and AutoCAD are available on the CD-ROM.
Dimensions
Dimensions
(H x W x D)
8100, 8100n, and 8100dn: 21.30 x 22.3 x 20.5 inches
8100 MFP: 43 x 25 x 64 in
Weight (without toner cartridge) 8100 and 8100n: 112 lbs (51 kg)
8100dn: 120 lbs (54 kg)
8100 MFP: 348 lbs
Print Speed Simplex 32 ppm (letter, A4)
Duplex 12 ppm (letter, A4)
Paper Input Bin Capacity
Tray 1 = 100
sheets Tray 2 = 500
sheets Tray 3 = 500 sheets
(Trays 2 and 3) Optional 500-sheet Tray
(Tray 4) Optional 2000-sheet Tray
Optional Envelope Feeder = up to 100 envelopes
Paper Output Bin Capacity
Standard Output Bin (face down) = 500 sheets
Face Up Bin = 100 sheets
5-bin Mailbox with Stapler and 8-bin Mailbox = up to 250 sheets per bin
7-bin Tabletop Mailbox up to 120 sheets per bin
Minimum Paper Size 3.9 x 7.5 inches (98 x 191 mm)
Maximum Paper Size 11.7 x 17.7 inches (297 x 450 mm)
Supported Paper Weights
Tray 1: 16 to 53-lb (60 to 199 g/m2) Bond; 33 lb to 110 lb. Index (through left output bin only)
Trays 2, 3, 4, or 5: 16 to 28-lb (60 to 105 g/m2)
Two-sided: 16 to 28-lb bond (60 to 105 g/m2)
Base Memory
16 MB (HP LaserJet 8100 and 8100n printer) SDRAM, 24 MB (HP LaserJet 8100dn printer) or 56 MB (HP LaserJet 8100 MFP) of SDRAM, expandable using industry standard 100-pin DIMMs (Dual In-Line Memory Modules)
There is a Firmware DIMM that must be installed only in Slot 1 or the printer will not function.
Memory Enhancement technology (MEt) automatically compresses data to use RAM more efficiently
Memory Expansion
The printer has three dual in-line memory module DIMM) slots for upgrading.
There is a Firmware DIMM that must be installed only in Slot 1 or the printer will not function.
More printer memory. DIMMs are available in 4, 8, 16, 32, and 64 MB, for a maximum of 192 MB.
Flash memory DIMMs, available in 2 and 4 MB. Unlike standard printer memory, flash DIMMs can be used to permanently store downloaded items in the printer, even when the printer is off.
DIMM-based accessory fonts, macros, and patterns.
Print Resolution
600 dots-per-inch (dpi) with Resolution Enhancement technology (REt)
FastRes 1200 provides 1200 dpi quality at full speed
More than 220 levels of gray
Duty Cycle Up to 150,000 pages-per-month
Electrical specifications
Printing (100-127V units) 700 Watts
Standby (100-127V units) 145 Watts
PowerSave 1 (default activation time 60 minutes) 30 Watts
PowerSave 2 (default activation time 10 minutes after Power Save 1 starts, if nothing else happens) 20 Watts
Specifications subject to change without notice