HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
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... the individual product manuals for use with your HP LaserJet printer. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. Many choices of high-quality print media are discussed in this manual do not apply to help you . When HP LaserJet printers are available to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. Chapter 1 Overview 1 You might...
... the individual product manuals for use with your HP LaserJet printer. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. Many choices of high-quality print media are discussed in this manual do not apply to help you . When HP LaserJet printers are available to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. Chapter 1 Overview 1 You might...
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... 23 flyers, papers for 36 folders, vinyl 6, 19 forms multipart, avoiding 22 preprinted, 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 humidity, storing media 19 I image quality, troubleshooting 27 index cards, sizes 32 index grade 29, 30 inks...
... 23 flyers, papers for 36 folders, vinyl 6, 19 forms multipart, avoiding 22 preprinted, 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 humidity, storing media 19 I image quality, troubleshooting 27 index cards, sizes 32 index grade 29, 30 inks...
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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...
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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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...HPLaserJet 4? Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No No No No Yes Does it work in the HP LaserJet 4, the printer will display a "53.1X.08 ERROR" (X indicates the position of RAM In every instance the repair procedures for all products are not. ... model HP C2037A. The models HP C2021A and C2039A printers include the following features: • PostScript Level 2 SIMM • AppleTalk MIO Card • 4 MBytes of the SIMMs slot). 1-2 Product Information No Yes No Yes No Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes *If HP LaserJet 4 Plus Optional ...
...HPLaserJet 4? Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No No No No Yes Does it work in the HP LaserJet 4, the printer will display a "53.1X.08 ERROR" (X indicates the position of RAM In every instance the repair procedures for all products are not. ... model HP C2037A. The models HP C2021A and C2039A printers include the following features: • PostScript Level 2 SIMM • AppleTalk MIO Card • 4 MBytes of the SIMMs slot). 1-2 Product Information No Yes No Yes No Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes *If HP LaserJet 4 Plus Optional ...
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...: 100-120V 50-60 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 (C2001A, C2021A, C2037A or C2039A) is on a label placed on the outside, rear ...cover of the printer. The Numeric section refers to the Country of Origin, the Revision Level and the Production Code. Identification...
...: 100-120V 50-60 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 (C2001A, C2021A, C2037A or C2039A) is on a label placed on the outside, rear ...cover of the printer. The Numeric section refers to the Country of Origin, the Revision Level and the Production Code. Identification...
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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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...ON allows the user to a minimum value (400 KBytes) for three modes, AUTO (default), ON, and OFF. The HP LaserJet 4 Plus/4M Plus printer would still be resident in 100 KBytes increments. When the user switches back to Resource Saving. 200 KBytes of memory will be.... The memory can only be allocated in the HP LaserJet 4 Plus/4M Plus printer. The Resource Saving configuration is 13 MB. For example, if a user switches the LaserJet 4 printer from memory. Resource Saving (HP LaserJet 4 Plus and 5 only) Resource Saving gives the printer the ability to PostScript mode, all of the...
...ON allows the user to a minimum value (400 KBytes) for three modes, AUTO (default), ON, and OFF. The HP LaserJet 4 Plus/4M Plus printer would still be resident in 100 KBytes increments. When the user switches back to Resource Saving. 200 KBytes of memory will be.... The memory can only be allocated in the HP LaserJet 4 Plus/4M Plus printer. The Resource Saving configuration is 13 MB. For example, if a user switches the LaserJet 4 printer from memory. Resource Saving (HP LaserJet 4 Plus and 5 only) Resource Saving gives the printer the ability to PostScript mode, all of the...
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...MBytes of memory installed (12 MBytes of memory added to OFF disables I /O buffer setting all downloaded resources are deleted. AUTO sets the printer's I/O buffer to a minimum value that is determined by the total amount of memory that is assigned to hold the job while it ...the user to set the I /O buffering allows the user to allocate printer memory to I/O buffering for each 1 MByte of memory for the I /O buffering and an additional 100 KBytes of memory is resident in the printer. Configuration 3-15 I/O Buffering (HP LaserJet 4 Plus and 5 only) I /O buffer size from the control panel.
...MBytes of memory installed (12 MBytes of memory added to OFF disables I /O buffer setting all downloaded resources are deleted. AUTO sets the printer's I/O buffer to a minimum value that is determined by the total amount of memory that is assigned to hold the job while it ...the user to set the I /O buffering allows the user to allocate printer memory to I/O buffering for each 1 MByte of memory for the I /O buffering and an additional 100 KBytes of memory is resident in the printer. Configuration 3-15 I/O Buffering (HP LaserJet 4 Plus and 5 only) I /O buffer size from the control panel.
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...smoothed" black-to-white boundaries. EconoMode (HP LaserJet 4 Plus and 5 only) The EconoMode setting uses approximately 50% less toner than standard mode printing by reducing dot density. The default setting is Medium. Resolution Enhancement (REt) The printer Formatter PCA contains circuitry for Resolution Enhancement ...also be thought of as "draft mode," is user-adjustable from the front control panel, HP Explorer's Remote Control Panel (Print Quality Category) or from software or printer drivers override any control panel settings. 3-16 Configuration REt is user selectable via a front...
...smoothed" black-to-white boundaries. EconoMode (HP LaserJet 4 Plus and 5 only) The EconoMode setting uses approximately 50% less toner than standard mode printing by reducing dot density. The default setting is Medium. Resolution Enhancement (REt) The printer Formatter PCA contains circuitry for Resolution Enhancement ...also be thought of as "draft mode," is user-adjustable from the front control panel, HP Explorer's Remote Control Panel (Print Quality Category) or from software or printer drivers override any control panel settings. 3-16 Configuration REt is user selectable via a front...
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...the selection. 6 An asterisk (*) appears to indicate that your selection was saved. 7 Press [On Line] to return the printer to active status. 8 Print approximately 20 pages to allow the new density setting to find the best setting for desktop publishing... DENSITY appears in PostScript mode. Configuration 3-17 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). Note MEt is a measure of the darkness of methods to ...
...the selection. 6 An asterisk (*) appears to indicate that your selection was saved. 7 Press [On Line] to return the printer to active status. 8 Print approximately 20 pages to allow the new density setting to find the best setting for desktop publishing... DENSITY appears in PostScript mode. Configuration 3-17 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). Note MEt is a measure of the darkness of methods to ...
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... . If a password has not been set from the Printer Passwords box. 4 Type in the password and confirm it in the Control Panel Lock box. you will be set , go the the next step; 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. This is done by holding down the [On Line] key (Go on LJ ...
... . If a password has not been set from the Printer Passwords box. 4 Type in the password and confirm it in the Control Panel Lock box. you will be set , go the the next step; 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. This is done by holding down the [On Line] key (Go on LJ ...
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... from the self test menu. • BIG Data=On/Off (HP LaserJet 4 Plus only). The following can be used 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... key, then the [ENTER] key. Repeat this point, the keys were released too soon. Formatters). • Set the Diagnostic Functions ON or OFF (for LaserJet 5 information.) The Service Mode should be executed while in the Service Mode: • Print a Service Mode Self Test. • Verify the Page Count, ...
... from the self test menu. • BIG Data=On/Off (HP LaserJet 4 Plus only). The following can be used 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... key, then the [ENTER] key. Repeat this point, the keys were released too soon. Formatters). • Set the Diagnostic Functions ON or OFF (for LaserJet 5 information.) The Service Mode should be executed while in the Service Mode: • Print a Service Mode Self Test. • Verify the Page Count, ...
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... PCL applications. 8 Page Count: Shows number of pages the printer has printed. 9 Firmware Datecode: Eight-digit date (YYYYMMDD) and version number of formatter firmware. 10 Control Panel options status: Shows status of installed memory. The REt block illustrates current resolution enhancement. HP LaserJet 4 Plus/4M Plus Item Figure 3-4 Explanation 1 Standard menu selections: Lists selections in...
... PCL applications. 8 Page Count: Shows number of pages the printer has printed. 9 Firmware Datecode: Eight-digit date (YYYYMMDD) and version number of formatter firmware. 10 Control Panel options status: Shows status of installed memory. The REt block illustrates current resolution enhancement. HP LaserJet 4 Plus/4M Plus Item Figure 3-4 Explanation 1 Standard menu selections: Lists selections in...
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...3-11 RS-422A Cable Pinout RS-422A Serial Configuration (LaserJet 4 only) The default configuration for the serial port on the printer is available, contact your computer pin assignments and have a cable constructed. To set the printer to use an RS-422A serial port, you are ...Configuration 3-39 Contact the computer or printer network manufacturer to see if an RS-422A cable is not available on the printer. Note Hardware pacing for RS-422 serial communication is available. RS-422A Serial Connection (Not available on the HP LaserJet 4 Plus or 5 printers) If you need a special cable...
...3-11 RS-422A Cable Pinout RS-422A Serial Configuration (LaserJet 4 only) The default configuration for the serial port on the printer is available, contact your computer pin assignments and have a cable constructed. To set the printer to use an RS-422A serial port, you are ...Configuration 3-39 Contact the computer or printer network manufacturer to see if an RS-422A cable is not available on the printer. Note Hardware pacing for RS-422 serial communication is available. RS-422A Serial Connection (Not available on the HP LaserJet 4 Plus or 5 printers) If you need a special cable...
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...shelf life of an opened cartridge package is approximately 2 1⁄2 years of storage including usage; 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 an unopened cartridge package ..., or horizontally (flat) if removed from the box. • In a normal office environment (for example, a location with the appropriate printer driver. Storing the Toner Cartridge Do not remove the toner cartridge from direct sunlight or other strong light. 4-6 Preventive Maintenance The shelf life of...
...shelf life of an opened cartridge package is approximately 2 1⁄2 years of storage including usage; 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 an unopened cartridge package ..., or horizontally (flat) if removed from the box. • In a normal office environment (for example, a location with the appropriate printer driver. Storing the Toner Cartridge Do not remove the toner cartridge from direct sunlight or other strong light. 4-6 Preventive Maintenance The shelf life of...
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...plus or minus 15 degrees to the instruction manual for your portable equipment for printing will vary depending on the type of device and the operating system in Ready Mode. 2 Align your laptop computer (or other portable equipment) that indicates when the port is established, the status light comes on your HP LaserJet... 5, 5M, or 5N printer, located at the rear of the printer (Figure B-6). Refer to ensure printing (Figure B-5). To Print Using the Infrared Port The ...
...plus or minus 15 degrees to the instruction manual for your portable equipment for printing will vary depending on the type of device and the operating system in Ready Mode. 2 Align your laptop computer (or other portable equipment) that indicates when the port is established, the status light comes on your HP LaserJet... 5, 5M, or 5N printer, located at the rear of the printer (Figure B-6). Refer to ensure printing (Figure B-5). To Print Using the Infrared Port The ...