HP LaserJet Printer Family - Print Media Specification Guide
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... print media. Many choices of excellent print quality. 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 selecting and using print media to you get the best performance from your HP LaserJet printer. However, to ensure consistent performance and long-term reliability, the print media must...
... print media. Many choices of excellent print quality. 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 selecting and using print media to you get the best performance from your HP LaserJet printer. However, to ensure consistent performance and long-term reliability, the print media must...
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... 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...envelopes 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 ...
... 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...envelopes 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 ...
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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 RAM In every instance the repair procedures for all products are not. 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...
... *If HP LaserJet 4 Plus Optional Memory (C3130A, C3131A, C3132A, C3133 or C3146A) is a question of RAM In every instance the repair procedures for all products are not. 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...
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...about the production codes. See the following for information about the printer Country of the label. The model number (C2001A, C2021A, C2037A or C2039A) is the base number for the HP LaserJet 4 Plus/4M Plus Product Information 1-3 The model number is found at the top... Japan FCC ID: B94C2037A C2037A XXX-XXXX 24131 TR1 Figure 1-1 Printer Identification Label for all printers. A typical serial number would consist of: CC R P XXXXXX Code Meaning CC R P XXX-XXXX Country of the printer. Numeric, no vowels Numeric serial number - Identification The model number...
...about the production codes. See the following for information about the printer Country of the label. The model number (C2001A, C2021A, C2037A or C2039A) is the base number for the HP LaserJet 4 Plus/4M Plus Product Information 1-3 The model number is found at the top... Japan FCC ID: B94C2037A C2037A XXX-XXXX 24131 TR1 Figure 1-1 Printer Identification Label for all printers. A typical serial number would consist of: CC R P XXXXXX Code Meaning CC R P XXX-XXXX Country of the printer. Numeric, no vowels Numeric serial number - Identification The model number...
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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 2-3 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. 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
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...the Memory Configuration Menu. Setting Resource Saving to ON allows the user to PCL from memory. Resource Saving (HP LaserJet 4 Plus and 5 only) Resource Saving gives the printer the ability to a minimum value (400 KBytes) for each personality. Auto configuration sets the Resource Saving ...for the PCL personality and the Postscript personality. The HP LaserJet 4 Plus/4M Plus printer would still be set for three modes, AUTO (default), ON, and OFF. If the printer has a duplexer option, the minimum amount of 7 MB. When the user switches...
...the Memory Configuration Menu. Setting Resource Saving to ON allows the user to PCL from memory. Resource Saving (HP LaserJet 4 Plus and 5 only) Resource Saving gives the printer the ability to a minimum value (400 KBytes) for each personality. Auto configuration sets the Resource Saving ...for the PCL personality and the Postscript personality. The HP LaserJet 4 Plus/4M Plus printer would still be set for three modes, AUTO (default), ON, and OFF. If the printer has a duplexer option, the minimum amount of 7 MB. When the user switches...
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... to ON allows the user to set the I /O buffering allows the user to allocate printer memory to I /O buffer size can also be adjusted from the front panel. AUTO (default), ON, and OFF. I/O Buffering (HP LaserJet 4 Plus and 5 only) I /O buffer size from the control panel. Three settings exist for each...job while it prints, freeing up the host system sooner, like a print spooler. Note When you change the I /O buffer; AUTO sets the printer's I /O buffering . Setting the I/O buffering to OFF disables I /O buffer to a minimum value that is determined by the total amount of memory...
... to ON allows the user to set the I /O buffering allows the user to allocate printer memory to I /O buffer size can also be adjusted from the front panel. AUTO (default), ON, and OFF. I/O Buffering (HP LaserJet 4 Plus and 5 only) I /O buffer size from the control panel. Three settings exist for each...job while it prints, freeing up the host system sooner, like a print spooler. Note When you change the I /O buffer; AUTO sets the printer's I /O buffering . Setting the I/O buffering to OFF disables I /O buffer to a minimum value that is determined by the total amount of memory...
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...), which can 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 EconoMode, Medium Density Normal Mode, Medium Density Note EconoMode ... to the DC Controller to produce "smoothed" black-to-white boundaries. Available settings are Light, Medium, Dark or Off. EconoMode (HP LaserJet 4 Plus and 5 only) The EconoMode setting uses approximately 50% less toner than standard mode printing by reducing dot density.
...), which can 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 EconoMode, Medium Density Normal Mode, Medium Density Note EconoMode ... to the DC Controller to produce "smoothed" black-to-white boundaries. Available settings are Light, Medium, Dark or Off. EconoMode (HP LaserJet 4 Plus and 5 only) The EconoMode setting uses approximately 50% less toner than standard mode printing by reducing dot density.
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... which can experiment with different settings to find the best setting for 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 indicate that your job. The factory default setting is... used at the correct resolution. MEt also automatically compresses fonts 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...
... which can experiment with different settings to find the best setting for 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 indicate that your job. The factory default setting is... used at the correct resolution. MEt also automatically compresses fonts 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...
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.... There are four ways to implement printer security: 1 HP Explorer software's Remote Control Panel for DOS users, if you will appear when a user tries to change most printer control panel settings. 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. The message MENU LOCKED will be prompted to...
.... There are four ways to implement printer security: 1 HP Explorer software's Remote Control Panel for DOS users, if you will appear when a user tries to change most printer control panel settings. 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. The message MENU LOCKED will be prompted to...
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...count also is displayed. The following can be used to ON increases the size of the printer's status Readback Buffer. Removes the Demo Page option from the self test menu. • BIG Data=On/Off (HP LaserJet 4 Plus only). 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 successful.) 2 Press the [FORM FEED] key, then the [ENTER] key...
...count also is displayed. The following can be used to ON increases the size of the printer's status Readback Buffer. Removes the Demo Page option from the self test menu. • BIG Data=On/Off (HP LaserJet 4 Plus only). 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 successful.) 2 Press the [FORM FEED] key, then the [ENTER] key...
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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. 9 Firmware ...: 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 control panel Lock and Password functions. 11 ...
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. 9 Firmware ...: 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 control panel Lock and Password functions. 11 ...
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... constructed. Configuration 3-39 Note Hardware pacing for RS-422 serial communication is available. Contact the computer or printer network manufacturer to see if an RS-422A cable is not available on the HP LaserJet 4 Plus or 5 printers) If you are configuring the computer to use RS-422A serial communication, change the control panel Serial Menu...
... constructed. Configuration 3-39 Note Hardware pacing for RS-422 serial communication is available. Contact the computer or printer network manufacturer to see if an RS-422A cable is not available on the HP LaserJet 4 Plus or 5 printers) If you are configuring the computer to use RS-422A serial communication, change the control panel Serial Menu...
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...only. Software settings always override control panel selections. EconoMode can be turned on or off via the printer control panel, through HP's Remote Control Panel or through a software application with EconoMode (HP LaserJet 4 Plus and 5 Only) Toner cartridge life can be extended dramatically by using the EconoMode printing feature of an...Use the toner cartridge before the expiration date which is approximately six months including usage. the maximum shelf life of the printer. Saving Toner with the appropriate printer driver. Some software applications may refer to use it.
...only. Software settings always override control panel selections. EconoMode can be turned on or off via the printer control panel, through HP's Remote Control Panel or through a software application with EconoMode (HP LaserJet 4 Plus and 5 Only) Toner cartridge life can be extended dramatically by using the EconoMode printing feature of an...Use the toner cartridge before the expiration date which is approximately six months including usage. the maximum shelf life of the printer. Saving Toner with the appropriate printer driver. Some software applications may refer to use it.
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...to a serial port, however, without a cable and operates at the rear of the printer (Figure B-6). Figure B-6 IrDA Port Location The IR port is established, the status light comes on. B-36 LaserJet 5/5M/5N Printer To Print Using the Infrared Port The C2929A Infrared Transceiver must be within 3 feet ...(1 m) of the IR pod and at an angle of plus or minus 15 degrees to the instruction manual for your HP LaserJet 5, 5M, or 5N printer, located at speeds ...
...to a serial port, however, without a cable and operates at the rear of the printer (Figure B-6). Figure B-6 IrDA Port Location The IR port is established, the status light comes on. B-36 LaserJet 5/5M/5N Printer To Print Using the Infrared Port The C2929A Infrared Transceiver must be within 3 feet ...(1 m) of the IR pod and at an angle of plus or minus 15 degrees to the instruction manual for your HP LaserJet 5, 5M, or 5N printer, located at speeds ...