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...2 Printer configurations ...3 Feature designations for the HP LaserJet 2400 series printer 3 Printer features ...4 Printer parts ...8 Interface ports ...9 Control panel ...10 Control-panel layout ...10 Control-panel buttons ...11 Control-panel lights ...11 Printing control-panel menus 12 Using the printer Help system 12 Changing printer-control-... 38 Printing by type and size of media (locking trays 39 Manually feeding media from tray 1 40 Selecting the correct fuser mode 41 Loading trays ...42 Loading tray 1 (multipurpose tray 42 Loading tray 2 (250-sheet tray 43 Loading optional tray...
...2 Printer configurations ...3 Feature designations for the HP LaserJet 2400 series printer 3 Printer features ...4 Printer parts ...8 Interface ports ...9 Control panel ...10 Control-panel layout ...10 Control-panel buttons ...11 Control-panel lights ...11 Printing control-panel menus 12 Using the printer Help system 12 Changing printer-control-... 38 Printing by type and size of media (locking trays 39 Manually feeding media from tray 1 40 Selecting the correct fuser mode 41 Loading trays ...42 Loading tray 1 (multipurpose tray 42 Loading tray 2 (250-sheet tray 43 Loading optional tray...
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... ...89 Non-HP print cartridges ...89 Print-cartridge authentication 89 Print-cartridge storage ...89 Print-cartridge life expectancy 90 Checking the supply level 90 Cartridge-low and cartridge-out conditions 90 Cleaning the printer ...92 Cleaning the outside ...92 Cleaning the paper path and print-cartridge areas 92 Cleaning the fuser ...93 4... ...135 Vertical white lines ...135 Tire tracks ...135 White spots on black ...136 Scattered lines ...136 Blurred print ...136 Random image repetition 137 Troubleshooting network printing problems 138 Troubleshooting common Windows problems 139 vii
... ...89 Non-HP print cartridges ...89 Print-cartridge authentication 89 Print-cartridge storage ...89 Print-cartridge life expectancy 90 Checking the supply level 90 Cartridge-low and cartridge-out conditions 90 Cleaning the printer ...92 Cleaning the outside ...92 Cleaning the paper path and print-cartridge areas 92 Cleaning the fuser ...93 4... ...135 Vertical white lines ...135 Tire tracks ...135 White spots on black ...136 Scattered lines ...136 Blurred print ...136 Random image repetition 137 Troubleshooting network printing problems 138 Troubleshooting common Windows problems 139 vii
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2 Printing tasks This section provides information about common printing tasks. ● Selecting which tray is used for printing ● Selecting the correct fuser mode ● Loading trays ● Understanding media output options ● Printing on envelopes ● Printing on special media ● Printing on both sides (duplexing) ● Canceling a print job ● Using the printer driver ● Using printer-driver features ● Using job-storage features ENWW 37
2 Printing tasks This section provides information about common printing tasks. ● Selecting which tray is used for printing ● Selecting the correct fuser mode ● Loading trays ● Understanding media output options ● Printing on envelopes ● Printing on special media ● Printing on both sides (duplexing) ● Canceling a print job ● Using the printer driver ● Using printer-driver features ● Using job-storage features ENWW 37
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... can be changed only if the media type has been set for most print-media types. To reset the fuser modes to the printer. On the PRINT QUALITY submenu, select FUSER MODES, and then select RESTORE MODES. For example, heavy paper, such as card stock, might cause other problems, such as ...the toner to adhere to paper, but it might need a higher fuser-mode setting in the PRINT QUALITY submenu at a slower speed when the fuser mode is set. Selecting the correct fuser mode NOTE The printer automatically adjusts the fuser mode based on the CONFIGURE DEVICE menu in order to make the ...
... can be changed only if the media type has been set for most print-media types. To reset the fuser modes to the printer. On the PRINT QUALITY submenu, select FUSER MODES, and then select RESTORE MODES. For example, heavy paper, such as card stock, might cause other problems, such as ...the toner to adhere to paper, but it might need a higher fuser-mode setting in the PRINT QUALITY submenu at a slower speed when the fuser mode is set. Selecting the correct fuser mode NOTE The printer automatically adjusts the fuser mode based on the CONFIGURE DEVICE menu in order to make the ...
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..., lint-free cloth, wipe any residue from the paper path area and the print cartridge cavity. ENWW 6. Cleaning the fuser Run the printer cleaning page to keep the fuser free of toner and paper particles that can cause specks to appear on the front or back side of toner and particles... can sometimes accumulate. Accumulation of your printer model includes a duplexer, open the menus. 3. If the print cartridge is taking place. To ensure optimum print quality, HP ...
..., lint-free cloth, wipe any residue from the paper path area and the print cartridge cavity. ENWW 6. Cleaning the fuser Run the printer cleaning page to keep the fuser free of toner and paper particles that can cause specks to appear on the front or back side of toner and particles... can sometimes accumulate. Accumulation of your printer model includes a duplexer, open the menus. 3. If the print cartridge is taking place. To ensure optimum print quality, HP ...
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...printer is ● Add more printer memory. (See Printer memory.) ● You might be corrupt. speeds should be missing a printer message that it on another printer (if meets printer specifications. (See Electrical specifications.) ● Turn banner pages off . There are printing narrow paper, printing from tray 1, using the HIGH 2 fuser..., print at the printer control panel, temporarily turn the Clearable Warnings and Auto Continue settings off . (See your network administrator.) or program. (The printer driver and program settings override printer control panel settings.)...
...printer is ● Add more printer memory. (See Printer memory.) ● You might be corrupt. speeds should be missing a printer message that it on another printer (if meets printer specifications. (See Electrical specifications.) ● Turn banner pages off . There are printing narrow paper, printing from tray 1, using the HIGH 2 fuser..., print at the printer control panel, temporarily turn the Clearable Warnings and Auto Continue settings off . (See your network administrator.) or program. (The printer driver and program settings override printer control panel settings.)...
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...to the top output bin. For many software programs, the paper tray selection is affecting the media. For Macintosh computers, use the HP LaserJet Utility to change the configured size to match the size of the tray. Solving general printing problems In addition to the issues and ...this section, see Troubleshooting common Macintosh problems if you are using the PS driver. Printer selects media from the correct tray. Reduce the fusing temperature to reduce the curling. (See Selecting the correct fuser mode.) First sheet of high humidity and high temperature is found on . For ...
...to the top output bin. For many software programs, the paper tray selection is affecting the media. For Macintosh computers, use the HP LaserJet Utility to change the configured size to match the size of the tray. Solving general printing problems In addition to the issues and ...this section, see Troubleshooting common Macintosh problems if you are using the PS driver. Printer selects media from the correct tray. Reduce the fusing temperature to reduce the curling. (See Selecting the correct fuser mode.) First sheet of high humidity and high temperature is found on . For ...
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...The sealing tape might result. Reinstall the print cartridge. You are printing a PDF or PostScript (PS) file but Try using the HIGH 2 fuser mode. Even if the print job contains only one page but are using heavy media, for a print job to change the setting to cardstock,...general printing problems 105 Printing speeds might be very complex. Do not try adjusting the print-quality settings. The file might be slower. In the printer driver, set to plain paper, the print job will print faster. See Changing the settings for : is set for duplexing. ENWW Print job...
...The sealing tape might result. Reinstall the print cartridge. You are printing a PDF or PostScript (PS) file but Try using the HIGH 2 fuser mode. Even if the print job contains only one page but are using heavy media, for a print job to change the setting to cardstock,...general printing problems 105 Printing speeds might be very complex. Do not try adjusting the print-quality settings. The file might be slower. In the printer driver, set to plain paper, the print job will print faster. See Changing the settings for : is set for duplexing. ENWW Print job...
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... If the message persists, contact an HP-authorized service or support provider (see HP customer care). 1. If the message persists, contact an HP-authorized service or support provider (see HP customer care). 1. The DIMM that caused the error. Turn the printer power off , and then replace the... Turn the printer power off, leave it off and then on. Interpreting control-panel messages (continued) Control panel message Description 49.XXXXX ERROR alternates with To continue turn off then on A critical firmware error has occurred. 50.X FUSER ERROR For help press A fuser error has...
... If the message persists, contact an HP-authorized service or support provider (see HP customer care). 1. If the message persists, contact an HP-authorized service or support provider (see HP customer care). 1. The DIMM that caused the error. Turn the printer power off , and then replace the... Turn the printer power off, leave it off and then on. Interpreting control-panel messages (continued) Control panel message Description 49.XXXXX ERROR alternates with To continue turn off then on A critical firmware error has occurred. 50.X FUSER ERROR For help press A fuser error has...
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...Problem solving ENWW The print cartridge might not meet HP specifications (for leaks. Clean the inside of the printer and run a cleaning page to see if the problem corrects itself. 2. Print a few more pages to clean the fuser. (See Cleaning the printer.) 3. Light print (entire page) 1. Open... the Configure Device menu at the control panel and in the print cartridge might appear on a page after a jam has been cleared. 1. The toner level in the printer driver. 3.
...Problem solving ENWW The print cartridge might not meet HP specifications (for leaks. Clean the inside of the printer and run a cleaning page to see if the problem corrects itself. 2. Print a few more pages to clean the fuser. (See Cleaning the printer.) 3. Light print (entire page) 1. Open... the Configure Device menu at the control panel and in the print cartridge might appear on a page after a jam has been cleared. 1. The toner level in the printer driver. 3.
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... paper is rough, and the toner easily rubs off, open the Configure Device menu at the printer control panel. Replace the print cartridge. Gray background ENWW 1. Print a few more pages to clean the fuser. (See Cleaning the printer.) 3. Try using a different type of paper in the tray. Print a few more completely onto the...
... paper is rough, and the toner easily rubs off, open the Configure Device menu at the printer control panel. Replace the print cartridge. Gray background ENWW 1. Print a few more pages to clean the fuser. (See Cleaning the printer.) 3. Try using a different type of paper in the tray. Print a few more completely onto the...
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...HP specifications. (See Paper specifications.) 132 Chapter 4 Problem solving ENWW Toner smear 1. Make sure that can be rubbed off the page. 1. Clean the inside of paper. 3. Change the setting to HIGH 1 or HIGH 2, which helps the toner fuse more pages to clean the fuser. (See Cleaning the printer....) 5. 6. Also see if the problem corrects itself. 2. On the Print Quality submenu, select FUSER MODES, and then select the paper type you have observed a rougher texture on ...
...HP specifications. (See Paper specifications.) 132 Chapter 4 Problem solving ENWW Toner smear 1. Make sure that can be rubbed off the page. 1. Clean the inside of paper. 3. Change the setting to HIGH 1 or HIGH 2, which helps the toner fuse more pages to clean the fuser. (See Cleaning the printer....) 5. 6. Also see if the problem corrects itself. 2. On the Print Quality submenu, select FUSER MODES, and then select the paper type you have observed a rougher texture on ...
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Print a few more pages to clean the fuser. (See Cleaning the printer.) Also see if the problem corrects itself . 2. Clean the inside of the printer and run a cleaning page to see if the problem corrects itself. 2. Camegajd sand their djnln as orged tyehha as ...), or 94 mm (3.7 inches), the print cartridge might occur when using meet HP specifications. (See Paper specifications.) 3. Sincerely, Mr. Scmehnjcj This type of narrow paper. 1. Make sure that the environmental specifications for the printer are using preprinted forms or a large quantity of defect might need to be...
Print a few more pages to clean the fuser. (See Cleaning the printer.) Also see if the problem corrects itself . 2. Clean the inside of the printer and run a cleaning page to see if the problem corrects itself. 2. Camegajd sand their djnln as orged tyehha as ...), or 94 mm (3.7 inches), the print cartridge might occur when using meet HP specifications. (See Paper specifications.) 3. Sincerely, Mr. Scmehnjcj This type of narrow paper. 1. Make sure that the environmental specifications for the printer are using preprinted forms or a large quantity of defect might need to be...
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... that all adjustments have been made. (See Loading trays.) Make sure that paper is lightweight and smooth, open the Configure Device menu at the printer control panel. Also, try rotating the paper 180°. 2. Also, try rotating the paper 180°. 5. Change the setting to LOW,... the tray you are not too tight or too loose against the paper. 4. On the Print Quality submenu, select FUSER MODES, and then select the paper type you are using meet HP specifications. (See Paper specifications.) 6. Print a few more pages to a different output bin. 5. Make sure that...
... that all adjustments have been made. (See Loading trays.) Make sure that paper is lightweight and smooth, open the Configure Device menu at the printer control panel. Also, try rotating the paper 180°. 2. Also, try rotating the paper 180°. 5. Change the setting to LOW,... the tray you are not too tight or too loose against the paper. 4. On the Print Quality submenu, select FUSER MODES, and then select the paper type you are using meet HP specifications. (See Paper specifications.) 6. Print a few more pages to a different output bin. 5. Make sure that...
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...: Produces draft print quality and can be used for compatibility with the HP LaserJet III family of printers. 600: Produces high print quality for transparencies. The default fuser mode is available for most types of printers. HIGH 2: Used for lightweight media. Use this mode if you are... having problems with the HP LaserJet 4 family of paper. Change the fuser mode only if you are experiencing problems printing on certain media types. The printer supports the following modes: NORMAL: Used for that is NORMAL for compatibility...
...: Produces draft print quality and can be used for compatibility with the HP LaserJet III family of printers. 600: Produces high print quality for transparencies. The default fuser mode is available for most types of printers. HIGH 2: Used for lightweight media. Use this mode if you are... having problems with the HP LaserJet 4 family of paper. Change the fuser mode only if you are experiencing problems printing on certain media types. The printer supports the following modes: NORMAL: Used for that is NORMAL for compatibility...
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... item is set in the program or printer driver. (Program and printerdriver settings override control-panel settings.) CAUTION HP does not recommend full-time use of toner on , the printer will outlast the mechanical parts in the program or printer driver. (Program and printerdriver settings override ...control-panel settings.) Turn EconoMode ON (to save toner) or OFF (for cleaning toner from the fuser). ...
... item is set in the program or printer driver. (Program and printerdriver settings override control-panel settings.) CAUTION HP does not recommend full-time use of toner on , the printer will outlast the mechanical parts in the program or printer driver. (Program and printerdriver settings override ...control-panel settings.) Turn EconoMode ON (to save toner) or OFF (for cleaning toner from the fuser). ...
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The extra flaps and strips might cause wrinkling, creasing, or even jams and might even damage the fuser. Envelopes should be more likely to seal must use adhesives compatible with the heat and pressure in an envelope, creating an air bubble, then the ... DL envelope. Envelope storage Proper storage of envelopes helps contribute to the corner of the envelope as illustrated below. If air is trapped in the printer. ENWW Paper specifications 187 Type of address Return address Delivery address Top margin 15 mm (0.6 inch) 51 mm (2 inches) Left margin 15 mm (0.6 inch) 89...
The extra flaps and strips might cause wrinkling, creasing, or even jams and might even damage the fuser. Envelopes should be more likely to seal must use adhesives compatible with the heat and pressure in an envelope, creating an air bubble, then the ... DL envelope. Envelope storage Proper storage of envelopes helps contribute to the corner of the envelope as illustrated below. If air is trapped in the printer. ENWW Paper specifications 187 Type of address Return address Delivery address Top margin 15 mm (0.6 inch) 51 mm (2 inches) Left margin 15 mm (0.6 inch) 89...
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...; is available only for example, print cartridge and fuser) can reduce media usage and the resulting demands on natural resources. (The automatic duplex feature is a U.S. Manual duplexing is available for ENERGY STAR® (Printers, Version 3.0), which is a voluntary program to encourage...international standards that this product. Energy consumption Power usage drops significantly while in duplexer. For more than 30 countries/regions. HP LaserJet printing supplies In many countries/regions, this product's printing supplies (for models that include a built-in PowerSave mode, ...
...; is available only for example, print cartridge and fuser) can reduce media usage and the resulting demands on natural resources. (The automatic duplex feature is a U.S. Manual duplexing is available for ENERGY STAR® (Printers, Version 3.0), which is a voluntary program to encourage...international standards that this product. Energy consumption Power usage drops significantly while in duplexer. For more than 30 countries/regions. HP LaserJet printing supplies In many countries/regions, this product's printing supplies (for models that include a built-in PowerSave mode, ...
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...trays 4, 34 card stock fuser modes 170 printing on 51 carriage returns, settings 168 cartridges cleaning near 92 density settings 171 EconoMode 171 Economode 63 features 6 life expectancy 90 low 19, 174 low toner message 90 non-HP 89 ordering iii out ... 167 accessibility 7 accessories ordering 150 part numbers 152 troubleshooting 102 Accessory installation guides 2 address, displaying printer 13, 172 address, printer Macintosh, troubleshooting 140, 143 adhesive labels. See labels agreements, maintenance 222 Alerts tab, HP Toolbox 76 alerts, e-mail 81 anticounterfeit website 89 Apple Macintosh.
...trays 4, 34 card stock fuser modes 170 printing on 51 carriage returns, settings 168 cartridges cleaning near 92 density settings 171 EconoMode 171 Economode 63 features 6 life expectancy 90 low 19, 174 low toner message 90 non-HP 89 ordering iii out ... 167 accessibility 7 accessories ordering 150 part numbers 152 troubleshooting 102 Accessory installation guides 2 address, displaying printer 13, 172 address, printer Macintosh, troubleshooting 140, 143 adhesive labels. See labels agreements, maintenance 222 Alerts tab, HP Toolbox 76 alerts, e-mail 81 anticounterfeit website 89 Apple Macintosh.
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storing 89 supplies status page 87 supply level, checking 90 characters misformed 133 cleaning fuser 93 paper path 92 cleaning page 171 cleaning page, printing 93 clearable warnings setting display time 18 clearable warnings setting 18,...declaration of conformity 216 default settings drivers, changing 58 default settings, restoring 176 density settings 171 density, troubleshooting 130 Desktop Printer Utility, troubleshooting 140 Device Settings window, HP Toolbox 76 Diagnostics menu 178 DIMMs accessing 8 installing 191 types available 190 verifying installation 198 disk EIO slots 190 file ...
storing 89 supplies status page 87 supply level, checking 90 characters misformed 133 cleaning fuser 93 paper path 92 cleaning page 171 cleaning page, printing 93 clearable warnings setting display time 18 clearable warnings setting 18,...declaration of conformity 216 default settings drivers, changing 58 default settings, restoring 176 density settings 171 density, troubleshooting 130 Desktop Printer Utility, troubleshooting 140 Device Settings window, HP Toolbox 76 Diagnostics menu 178 DIMMs accessing 8 installing 191 types available 190 verifying installation 198 disk EIO slots 190 file ...
