HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
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... MFP supports, see the glossary in this guide, the information pertains to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. See the user guide for each printer for information about what media your product. It also contains information to help you . For specific...
... MFP supports, see the glossary in this guide, the information pertains to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. See the user guide for each printer for information about what media your product. It also contains information to help you . For specific...
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...feeding, troubleshooting 22 gray areas, troubleshooting 27 jams, frequent 26 large 12 mailings, preparing 17 printers supporting 11 specifications 11, 12, 13 standard sizes 32 storing 19 testing 12 text-on 25...laser paper, hp 36 hollow images, troubleshooting 28 HP color LaserJet printers bond paper, using 4 colored paper, using 6 information for 1 operations 2 HP LaserJet 2000 1 HP LaserJet 2686A 1 HP LaserJet 500 1 HP LaserJet Plus 1 HP LaserJet printers media designed for 1 operations 2 HP media, ordering 35 HP Monochrome LaserJet printers 1 HP Sales and Service Offices 2 HP website 2 ...
...feeding, troubleshooting 22 gray areas, troubleshooting 27 jams, frequent 26 large 12 mailings, preparing 17 printers supporting 11 specifications 11, 12, 13 standard sizes 32 storing 19 testing 12 text-on 25...laser paper, hp 36 hollow images, troubleshooting 28 HP color LaserJet printers bond paper, using 4 colored paper, using 6 information for 1 operations 2 HP LaserJet 2000 1 HP LaserJet 2686A 1 HP LaserJet 500 1 HP LaserJet Plus 1 HP LaserJet printers media designed for 1 operations 2 HP media, ordering 35 HP Monochrome LaserJet printers 1 HP Sales and Service Offices 2 HP website 2 ...
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...-cut 9 selecting 14 specifications 15 storing 15 labels, ream 5 laid finishes 6 landscape orientation 25 laser-grade paper 7 LaserJet 2000 1 LaserJet 2686A 1 LaserJet 500 1 LaserJet Monochrome printers 1 LaserJet monochrome transparencies, hp 37 LaserJet paper, hp 36 LaserJet Plus 1 LaserJet printers media designed for 1 operations 2 lasers, operations of 2 letterhead HP papers 36 specifications 8 types of 4, 6 letters, troubleshooting 28 light paper, troubleshooting 23 Lightenberg Ratio, defined 39...
...-cut 9 selecting 14 specifications 15 storing 15 labels, ream 5 laid finishes 6 landscape orientation 25 laser-grade paper 7 LaserJet 2000 1 LaserJet 2686A 1 LaserJet 500 1 LaserJet Monochrome printers 1 LaserJet monochrome transparencies, hp 37 LaserJet paper, hp 36 LaserJet Plus 1 LaserJet printers media designed for 1 operations 2 lasers, operations of 2 letterhead HP papers 36 specifications 8 types of 4, 6 letters, troubleshooting 28 light paper, troubleshooting 23 Lightenberg Ratio, defined 39...
Service Manual
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... 1-2 Identification 1-3 Specifications 1-5 HP LaserJet 4 and 4 Plus 1-5 Related Documentation 1-7 Safety Information 1-8 Product and Laser Safety 1-8 FCC RFI Statement 1-9 Laser Statement (Sweden/Finland 1-10 Toner Safety 1-11 Ozone Statement 1-11 Doing Business with HP 1-12 Technical Assistance 1-12 HP ASAP 1-800-333-1917 (U.S 1-12 HP FIRST 1-12 HP FIRST, U.S 1-12 HP FIRST, Europe 1-12 HP AUDIO-TIPS 1-13 HP CompuServe Forum 1-13...
... 1-2 Identification 1-3 Specifications 1-5 HP LaserJet 4 and 4 Plus 1-5 Related Documentation 1-7 Safety Information 1-8 Product and Laser Safety 1-8 FCC RFI Statement 1-9 Laser Statement (Sweden/Finland 1-10 Toner Safety 1-11 Ozone Statement 1-11 Doing Business with HP 1-12 Technical Assistance 1-12 HP ASAP 1-800-333-1917 (U.S 1-12 HP FIRST 1-12 HP FIRST, U.S 1-12 HP FIRST, Europe 1-12 HP AUDIO-TIPS 1-13 HP CompuServe Forum 1-13...
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...-232 Serial Connection - Control Panel Keys 3-2 Reset Menu 3-5 Control Panel Menus 3-6 Printer Features 3-13 Page Protection (HP LaserJet 4 only 3-13 Resource Saving (HP LaserJet 4 Plus and 5 only) . . 3-14 I/O Buffering (HP LaserJet 4 Plus and 5 only) . . . . 3-15 EconoMode (HP LaserJet 4 Plus and 5 only) . . . . . 3-16 Resolution Enhancement (REt 3-16 Memory Enhancement technology (MEt) (HP LaserJet 4 Plus and 5 only 3-17 Density 3-17 Network Security 3-18 Remote Control Panel (DOS...
...-232 Serial Connection - Control Panel Keys 3-2 Reset Menu 3-5 Control Panel Menus 3-6 Printer Features 3-13 Page Protection (HP LaserJet 4 only 3-13 Resource Saving (HP LaserJet 4 Plus and 5 only) . . 3-14 I/O Buffering (HP LaserJet 4 Plus and 5 only) . . . . 3-15 EconoMode (HP LaserJet 4 Plus and 5 only) . . . . . 3-16 Resolution Enhancement (REt 3-16 Memory Enhancement technology (MEt) (HP LaserJet 4 Plus and 5 only 3-17 Density 3-17 Network Security 3-18 Remote Control Panel (DOS...
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... 3-59 Service / Error Messages 3-59 4 Preventive Maintenance Introduction 4-1 Life Expectancy of Consumables 4-2 Service Checkpoints 4-3 Cleaning Your Printer 4-4 Toner Cartridge 4-5 Saving Toner with EconoMode (HP LaserJet 4 Plus and 5 Only 4-6 Storing the Toner Cartridge 4-6 Installing the Toner Cartridge 4-7 Non-HP Toner Cartridges 4-9 Clearing the TONER LOW Message 4-10 Periodic Maintenance Procedures 4-11 Removing the MP Tray (Tray...
... 3-59 Service / Error Messages 3-59 4 Preventive Maintenance Introduction 4-1 Life Expectancy of Consumables 4-2 Service Checkpoints 4-3 Cleaning Your Printer 4-4 Toner Cartridge 4-5 Saving Toner with EconoMode (HP LaserJet 4 Plus and 5 Only 4-6 Storing the Toner Cartridge 4-6 Installing the Toner Cartridge 4-7 Non-HP Toner Cartridges 4-9 Clearing the TONER LOW Message 4-10 Periodic Maintenance Procedures 4-11 Removing the MP Tray (Tray...
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...If HP LaserJet 4 Plus Optional Memory (C3130A, C3131A, C3132A, C3133 or C3146A) is a question of accessory compatibility. Some LaserJet 4 accessories are compatible with the LaserJet 4 Plus and some are similar. The compatibility chart below may be used when there is installed in the HP LaserJet 4, the printer ... the HPLaserJet 4? Product Family Information The model HP C2021A is identical to the model HP C2001A from a hardware standpoint, as is the model HP C2039A to the model HP C2037A. The models HP C2021A and C2039A printers include the following features: • PostScript Level...
...If HP LaserJet 4 Plus Optional Memory (C3130A, C3131A, C3132A, C3133 or C3146A) is a question of accessory compatibility. Some LaserJet 4 accessories are compatible with the LaserJet 4 Plus and some are similar. The compatibility chart below may be used when there is installed in the HP LaserJet 4, the printer ... the HPLaserJet 4? Product Family Information The model HP C2021A is identical to the model HP C2001A from a hardware standpoint, as is the model HP C2039A to the model HP C2037A. The models HP C2021A and C2039A printers include the following features: • PostScript Level...
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... Hz, 7.8A MANUFACTURED: Made in Japan FCC ID: B94C2037A C2037A XXX-XXXX 24131 TR1 Figure 1-1 Printer Identification Label for the HP LaserJet 4 Plus/4M Plus Product Information 1-3 The model number is on a label placed on the outside, rear cover of the printer. A typical serial number would consist of: CC R P XXXXXX Code Meaning CC R P XXX-XXXX Country...
... Hz, 7.8A MANUFACTURED: Made in Japan FCC ID: B94C2037A C2037A XXX-XXXX 24131 TR1 Figure 1-1 Printer Identification Label for the HP LaserJet 4 Plus/4M Plus Product Information 1-3 The model number is on a label placed on the outside, rear cover of the printer. A typical serial number would consist of: CC R P XXXXXX Code Meaning CC R P XXX-XXXX Country...
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Specifications HP LaserJet 4 and 4 Plus Table 1-3 Printer Dimensions Dimension HP LaserJet 4/4M (C2001A/C2021A) Width 16.4 in (416 mm) Depth 15.9 in (403 mm) Height 11.7 in (297 mm) Weight (with toner cartridge) 37 lbs. (18.3 kg) HP LaserJet 4 Plus HP LaserJet 4M Plus (C2037A/C2039A) 16.4 in (416 mm) 15.9 in (403 mm) 11.7 in (297 mm) 37 lbs. ... standby = 55 220 Vac ± 10% 50/60 Hz ± 2 Hz printing = 195 240Vac ± 10% 50/60 Hz ± 2 Hz standby = 55 4 Plus/4M Plus printing = 300 standby = 80 PowerSave=25 printing =300 standby = 80 PowerSave=25 Product Information 1-5
Specifications HP LaserJet 4 and 4 Plus Table 1-3 Printer Dimensions Dimension HP LaserJet 4/4M (C2001A/C2021A) Width 16.4 in (416 mm) Depth 15.9 in (403 mm) Height 11.7 in (297 mm) Weight (with toner cartridge) 37 lbs. (18.3 kg) HP LaserJet 4 Plus HP LaserJet 4M Plus (C2037A/C2039A) 16.4 in (416 mm) 15.9 in (403 mm) 11.7 in (297 mm) 37 lbs. ... standby = 55 220 Vac ± 10% 50/60 Hz ± 2 Hz printing = 195 240Vac ± 10% 50/60 Hz ± 2 Hz standby = 55 4 Plus/4M Plus printing = 300 standby = 80 PowerSave=25 printing =300 standby = 80 PowerSave=25 Product Information 1-5
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Table 2-4 Media Paper Media Specifications for Optional LC Tray (Tray 3) Media Size Capacity Paper Letter, A4, Executive 500 sheets at 20# (75 g/m2) Weight/Thickness Range 16# to 24# (60 to 90 g/m2) 2-4 Site Planning and Requirements Table 2-3 Media Specifications for Duplex Assembly (HP LaserJet 4 Plus, 4M Plus, 5, 5M, and 5N printers) Size Letter, Legal, A4 Weight/Thickness Range 16# to 24# (60 to 90 g/m2) Note Printing heavy paper stock (greater than 24 lb. (90 g/m2) from the 500-sheet Lower Cassette specifically is not supported.
Table 2-4 Media Paper Media Specifications for Optional LC Tray (Tray 3) Media Size Capacity Paper Letter, A4, Executive 500 sheets at 20# (75 g/m2) Weight/Thickness Range 16# to 24# (60 to 90 g/m2) 2-4 Site Planning and Requirements Table 2-3 Media Specifications for Duplex Assembly (HP LaserJet 4 Plus, 4M Plus, 5, 5M, and 5N printers) Size Letter, Legal, A4 Weight/Thickness Range 16# to 24# (60 to 90 g/m2) Note Printing heavy paper stock (greater than 24 lb. (90 g/m2) from the 500-sheet Lower Cassette specifically is not supported.
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... KBytes increments. Resource Saving (HP LaserJet 4 Plus and 5 only) Resource Saving gives the printer the ability to Resource Saving. 3-14 Configuration The Resource Saving configuration is located in the HP LaserJet 4 Plus/4M Plus printer. Resource Saving can be accessed when the printer has the PostScript language installed...each personality. Turning Resource Saving OFF disables the Resource Saving function and no memory is 13 MB. The HP LaserJet 4 Plus/4M Plus printer would still be used for Postscript Resource Saving and 200 KBytes of the PCL entities would not clear ...
... KBytes increments. Resource Saving (HP LaserJet 4 Plus and 5 only) Resource Saving gives the printer the ability to Resource Saving. 3-14 Configuration The Resource Saving configuration is located in the HP LaserJet 4 Plus/4M Plus printer. Resource Saving can be accessed when the printer has the PostScript language installed...each personality. Turning Resource Saving OFF disables the Resource Saving function and no memory is 13 MB. The HP LaserJet 4 Plus/4M Plus printer would still be used for Postscript Resource Saving and 200 KBytes of the PCL entities would not clear ...
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... a duplex option), the I /O buffer size from the control panel. Note When you change the I /O buffering allows the user to allocate printer memory to OFF disables I /O buffer; Configuration 3-15 I/O Buffering (HP LaserJet 4 Plus and 5 only) I /O buffer setting all downloaded resources are deleted. AUTO (default), ON, and OFF. Setting the I/O buffering to hold the job while...
... a duplex option), the I /O buffer size from the control panel. Note When you change the I /O buffering allows the user to allocate printer memory to OFF disables I /O buffer; Configuration 3-15 I/O Buffering (HP LaserJet 4 Plus and 5 only) I /O buffer setting all downloaded resources are deleted. AUTO (default), ON, and OFF. Setting the I/O buffering to hold the job while...
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...dot data on its way to the DC Controller to produce "smoothed" black-to-white boundaries. Resolution Enhancement (REt) The printer Formatter PCA contains circuitry for Resolution Enhancement technology (REt), which can also be thought of as "draft mode," is user-adjustable... 3-16 Configuration REt is user selectable via a front panel key, a Printer Job Language (PJL) sequence using HP Explorer's Remote Control Panel or through application software. The default setting is OFF. EconoMode (HP LaserJet 4 Plus and 5 only) The EconoMode setting uses approximately 50% less toner than ...
...dot data on its way to the DC Controller to produce "smoothed" black-to-white boundaries. Resolution Enhancement (REt) The printer Formatter PCA contains circuitry for Resolution Enhancement technology (REt), which can also be thought of as "draft mode," is user-adjustable... 3-16 Configuration REt is user selectable via a front panel key, a Printer Job Language (PJL) sequence using HP Explorer's Remote Control Panel or through application software. The default setting is OFF. EconoMode (HP LaserJet 4 Plus and 5 only) The EconoMode setting uses approximately 50% less toner than ...
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... [On Line] to find the best setting for dark, medium, or light values. Memory Enhancement technology (MEt) (HP LaserJet 4 Plus and 5 only) HP Memory Enhancement technology (MEt) effectively doubles the printer's standard memory through HP Explorer's Remote Control Panel (Printer Memory Category). Print density can be affected by resolution enhancement, which can experiment with different settings to...
... [On Line] to find the best setting for dark, medium, or light values. Memory Enhancement technology (MEt) (HP LaserJet 4 Plus and 5 only) HP Memory Enhancement technology (MEt) effectively doubles the printer's standard memory through HP Explorer's Remote Control Panel (Printer Memory Category). Print density can be affected by resolution enhancement, which can experiment with different settings to...
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... change most printer control panel settings. The message MENU LOCKED will be prompted for Novell networks. 4 PJL escape sequence sent from the Printer Passwords box. 4 Type in the password and confirm it in the New Password box. Network Security The HP LaserJet 4 Plus and 5 printers allow the... System Administrator to lock out other user's ability to change the printer control panel settings.
... change most printer control panel settings. The message MENU LOCKED will be prompted for Novell networks. 4 PJL escape sequence sent from the Printer Passwords box. 4 Type in the password and confirm it in the New Password box. Network Security The HP LaserJet 4 Plus and 5 printers allow the... System Administrator to lock out other user's ability to change the printer control panel settings.
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Setting BIG Data to initiate the Service Mode. 1 Hold down the [ON LINE], [FORM FEED], and [ENTER] keys while powering ON the printer, until the ON LINE and FORM FEED Indicators are both illuminated and the Display Window is blank. (If the Display Window reads 05 SELF TEST ... page count also is used only by authorized service personnel. Removes the Demo Page option from the self test menu. • BIG Data=On/Off (HP LaserJet 4 Plus only). The following can be used to ON increases the size of the printer's status Readback Buffer.
Setting BIG Data to initiate the Service Mode. 1 Hold down the [ON LINE], [FORM FEED], and [ENTER] keys while powering ON the printer, until the ON LINE and FORM FEED Indicators are both illuminated and the Display Window is blank. (If the Display Window reads 05 SELF TEST ... page count also is used only by authorized service personnel. Removes the Demo Page option from the self test menu. • BIG Data=On/Off (HP LaserJet 4 Plus only). The following can be used to ON increases the size of the printer's status Readback Buffer.
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...menus: Shows optional menu selections, such as 20 lines and three columns. 5 Formatter Number: Shows the printer's unique formatter number. 6 RAM size: Shows total installed printer memory 7 PCL Memory Information: Shows the total amount of additional memory needed appears here. 14 Print ... display. HP LaserJet 4 Plus/4M Plus Item Figure 3-4 Explanation 1 Standard menu selections: Lists selections in the order in which they appear in the self test and control panel display. 4 MIO information: Reserved for PCL applications. 8 Page Count: Shows number of pages the printer has printed...
...menus: Shows optional menu selections, such as 20 lines and three columns. 5 Formatter Number: Shows the printer's unique formatter number. 6 RAM size: Shows total installed printer memory 7 PCL Memory Information: Shows the total amount of additional memory needed appears here. 14 Print ... display. HP LaserJet 4 Plus/4M Plus Item Figure 3-4 Explanation 1 Standard menu selections: Lists selections in the order in which they appear in the self test and control panel display. 4 MIO information: Reserved for PCL applications. 8 Page Count: Shows number of pages the printer has printed...
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...for the serial port on the printer is available. Contact the computer or printer network manufacturer to use RS-422A serial communication, change the control panel Serial Menu's SERIAL setting to SERIAL=RS-422. RS-422A Serial Connection (Not available on the HP LaserJet 4 Plus or 5 printers) If you need a special ...cable. To set the printer to use an RS-422A serial port, you are configuring the computer to see if an RS-422A cable...
...for the serial port on the printer is available. Contact the computer or printer network manufacturer to use RS-422A serial communication, change the control panel Serial Menu's SERIAL setting to SERIAL=RS-422. RS-422A Serial Connection (Not available on the HP LaserJet 4 Plus or 5 printers) If you need a special ...cable. To set the printer to use an RS-422A serial port, you are configuring the computer to see if an RS-422A cable...
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...) if removed from the box. • In a normal office environment (for example, a location with the appropriate printer driver. Saving Toner with EconoMode (HP LaserJet 4 Plus and 5 Only) Toner cartridge life can be extended dramatically by using the EconoMode printing feature of the... printer. EconoMode can be turned on or off via the printer control panel, through HP's Remote Control Panel or through a software application with ...
...) if removed from the box. • In a normal office environment (for example, a location with the appropriate printer driver. Saving Toner with EconoMode (HP LaserJet 4 Plus and 5 Only) Toner cartridge life can be extended dramatically by using the EconoMode printing feature of the... printer. EconoMode can be turned on or off via the printer control panel, through HP's Remote Control Panel or through a software application with ...
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...of plus or minus 15 degrees to the instruction manual for your laptop computer (or other portable equipment) that device. If the connection is broken or when the print job is complete, the status light goes off. 1 Make sure the printer is established, the status light comes on your HP LaserJet 5, ...5M, or 5N printer, located at speeds of up to a serial port, however, without a cable and operates at the rear of ...
...of plus or minus 15 degrees to the instruction manual for your laptop computer (or other portable equipment) that device. If the connection is broken or when the print job is complete, the status light goes off. 1 Make sure the printer is established, the status light comes on your HP LaserJet 5, ...5M, or 5N printer, located at speeds of up to a serial port, however, without a cable and operates at the rear of ...