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...U.S. Hewlett-Packard makes no guarantee that are designed to this information. Netscape™ is encouraged to try to correct the interference by HP could void the user's authority to Part 15 of Adobe Systems Incorporated in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can... reception, which the receiver is not installed and used in connection with the instructions, it may cause harmful interference to the printer that interference will not occur in this information. z Increase separation between equipment and receiver. ENERGY STAR® is prohibited,...
...U.S. Hewlett-Packard makes no guarantee that are designed to this information. Netscape™ is encouraged to try to correct the interference by HP could void the user's authority to Part 15 of Adobe Systems Incorporated in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can... reception, which the receiver is not installed and used in connection with the instructions, it may cause harmful interference to the printer that interference will not occur in this information. z Increase separation between equipment and receiver. ENERGY STAR® is prohibited,...
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Table of contents List of figures List of tables 1 Printer description Printer configurations 3 Model and serial numbers 4 Site requirements 5 Printer specifications 5 Environmental specifications 7 Paper specifications 9 Supported sizes and weights of media 10 Supported types of... Print cartridge and toner safety 20 Laser safety 20 Laser safety statement (U.S 20 EMI statement (Korea 21 VCCI statement (Japan 21 Laser statement (Finland 22 Regulatory information 23 FCC regulations 23 Environmental product stewardship program 24 HP Printing Supplies Returns and Recycling program ...
Table of contents List of figures List of tables 1 Printer description Printer configurations 3 Model and serial numbers 4 Site requirements 5 Printer specifications 5 Environmental specifications 7 Paper specifications 9 Supported sizes and weights of media 10 Supported types of... Print cartridge and toner safety 20 Laser safety 20 Laser safety statement (U.S 20 EMI statement (Korea 21 VCCI statement (Japan 21 Laser statement (Finland 22 Regulatory information 23 FCC regulations 23 Environmental product stewardship program 24 HP Printing Supplies Returns and Recycling program ...
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... Loading staples 62 Downloading a remote firmware update 63 5 Theory of operation Introduction 67 Basic operation of the printer 67 General descriptions 69 DC controller PCA 69 Power supply 71 Laser/scanner assembly 76 Paper pickup system 78 Paper pickup and feed block 79 Printing from tray 1 80 Printing... from tray 2 82 Media skew prevention 85 Fixing/delivery block 86 Printer jam detection 87 Printing from the 500-sheet ...
... Loading staples 62 Downloading a remote firmware update 63 5 Theory of operation Introduction 67 Basic operation of the printer 67 General descriptions 69 DC controller PCA 69 Power supply 71 Laser/scanner assembly 76 Paper pickup system 78 Paper pickup and feed block 79 Printing from tray 1 80 Printing... from tray 2 82 Media skew prevention 85 Fixing/delivery block 86 Printer jam detection 87 Printing from the 500-sheet ...
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HP LaserJet 4300 series printer only 170 Laser/scanner assembly 173 Print-cartridge motor (HP LaserJet 4300 series printer only 175 Main motor 177 Tray 2 lifter-drive assembly 179 DC controller PCA 181 Q2431-90912 Table of contents v Image-formation system 118 Electrostatic latent-...
HP LaserJet 4300 series printer only 170 Laser/scanner assembly 173 Print-cartridge motor (HP LaserJet 4300 series printer only 175 Main motor 177 Tray 2 lifter-drive assembly 179 DC controller PCA 181 Q2431-90912 Table of contents v Image-formation system 118 Electrostatic latent-...
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...on checks 236 Troubleshooting tools 239 Information pages 239 Embedded Web server 243 Gaining access to the embedded Web server 243 Printer Status and Alerts software 245 Control-panel menus 247 Using control-panel menus 247 Resets submenu 247 Diagnostics menu 248 Service... 255 Display-message troubleshooting 257 Status messages 257 Warning messages 257 Error messages 257 Critical-error messages 257 Alphabetical printer messages 258 Numerical printer messages 274 Paper-path troubleshooting 295 Overview 295 Paper-jam recovery 296 Avoiding paper jams 297 Persistent jams 298 ...
...on checks 236 Troubleshooting tools 239 Information pages 239 Embedded Web server 243 Gaining access to the embedded Web server 243 Printer Status and Alerts software 245 Control-panel menus 247 Using control-panel menus 247 Resets submenu 247 Diagnostics menu 248 Service... 255 Display-message troubleshooting 257 Status messages 257 Warning messages 257 Error messages 257 Critical-error messages 257 Alphabetical printer messages 258 Numerical printer messages 274 Paper-path troubleshooting 295 Overview 295 Paper-jam recovery 296 Avoiding paper jams 297 Persistent jams 298 ...
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... 326 Jam errors 327 Paper transport errors 330 Malfunction errors 330 Component errors 331 Printer component locations 332 Main printer parts 332 Printer switches and sensors 336 Printer motors and fans 337 Printer PCAs 338 Accessory component locations 339 500-sheet feeder main parts 339 500-sheet... and stapler/stacker switches and sensors 345 Stacker and stapler/stacker motors and solenoids 346 Stacker and stapler/stacker PCAs 347 Printer and accessory wiring diagrams 348 DC controller block diagram 356 General timing diagrams 357 8 Parts and diagrams Ordering parts, supplies...
... 326 Jam errors 327 Paper transport errors 330 Malfunction errors 330 Component errors 331 Printer component locations 332 Main printer parts 332 Printer switches and sensors 336 Printer motors and fans 337 Printer PCAs 338 Accessory component locations 339 500-sheet feeder main parts 339 500-sheet... and stapler/stacker switches and sensors 345 Stacker and stapler/stacker motors and solenoids 346 Stacker and stapler/stacker PCAs 347 Printer and accessory wiring diagrams 348 DC controller block diagram 356 General timing diagrams 357 8 Parts and diagrams Ordering parts, supplies...
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...Loading staples in the staple cartridge (stapler/stacker only 62 Figure 6. Power supply block diagram 71 Figure 8. Laser/scanner assembly 76 Figure 13. Laser control circuit block diagram 77 Figure 14. Correcting skewed media pages 85 Figure 21. Staple mode timing diagram 112...diagram (3 of 6 110 Figure 39. Staple operation (1 of the photosensitive drum 120 Figure 52. Multiple feed prevention 84 Figure 20. Printer physical dimensions 6 Figure 2. Stacker and stapler/stacker paper path 101 Figure 32. Stapler/stacker driver PCA block diagram 106 Figure 36. ...
...Loading staples in the staple cartridge (stapler/stacker only 62 Figure 6. Power supply block diagram 71 Figure 8. Laser/scanner assembly 76 Figure 13. Laser control circuit block diagram 77 Figure 14. Correcting skewed media pages 85 Figure 21. Staple mode timing diagram 112...diagram (3 of 6 110 Figure 39. Staple operation (1 of the photosensitive drum 120 Figure 52. Multiple feed prevention 84 Figure 20. Printer physical dimensions 6 Figure 2. Stacker and stapler/stacker paper path 101 Figure 32. Stapler/stacker driver PCA block diagram 106 Figure 36. ...
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...83. Firmware DIMM 160 Figure 99. Main cooling fan (4 of figures Q2431-90912 Laser/scanner (1 of 4 173 x List of 4 169 Figure 112. Location of 4 141 Figure 67. Tray 2 feed rollers (2 of printer, input trays, and cabinet wheel locks 136 Figure 59. Accessory covers (1 of...107. Output delivery assembly (2 of 4 168 Figure 109. Main cooling fan (1 of 2 164 Figure 104. Cooling fan (HP LaserJet 4300 series only; 1 of 5 171 Figure 115. Cooling fan (HP LaserJet 4300 series only; 3 of 5 170 Figure 113. Left-side cover (1 of 2 167 Figure 108. Control-panel overlay 156 Figure...
...83. Firmware DIMM 160 Figure 99. Main cooling fan (4 of figures Q2431-90912 Laser/scanner (1 of 4 173 x List of 4 169 Figure 112. Location of 4 141 Figure 67. Tray 2 feed rollers (2 of printer, input trays, and cabinet wheel locks 136 Figure 59. Accessory covers (1 of...107. Output delivery assembly (2 of 4 168 Figure 109. Main cooling fan (1 of 2 164 Figure 104. Cooling fan (HP LaserJet 4300 series only; 1 of 5 171 Figure 115. Cooling fan (HP LaserJet 4300 series only; 3 of 5 170 Figure 113. Left-side cover (1 of 2 167 Figure 108. Control-panel overlay 156 Figure...
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... 235 Figure 201. Location of the stacker and stapler/stacker motors and solenoids 346 Figure 224. Location of printer motors and fans 337 Figure 215. HP LaserJet 4300 wiring diagram 349 Figure 227. 500-sheet feeder wiring diagram 350 Figure 228. 1,500-sheet feeder wiring diagram... Figure 230. Envelope feeder accessory wiring diagram 353 Figure 231. Stacker accessory wiring diagram 354 Figure 232. HP LaserJet 4200 general timing diagram 357 Figure 235. HP LaserJet 4300 general timing diagram 358 Figure 236. External covers and panels 368 Figure 238. Main assemblies (1 of 3...
... 235 Figure 201. Location of the stacker and stapler/stacker motors and solenoids 346 Figure 224. Location of printer motors and fans 337 Figure 215. HP LaserJet 4300 wiring diagram 349 Figure 227. 500-sheet feeder wiring diagram 350 Figure 228. 1,500-sheet feeder wiring diagram... Figure 230. Envelope feeder accessory wiring diagram 353 Figure 231. Stacker accessory wiring diagram 354 Figure 232. HP LaserJet 4200 general timing diagram 357 Figure 235. HP LaserJet 4300 general timing diagram 358 Figure 236. External covers and panels 368 Figure 238. Main assemblies (1 of 3...
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...1,500-sheet feeder media size switch settings 83 Table 34. Initial troubleshooting checklist 232 Table 38. Diagnostics menu 248 Table 41. Alphabetical printer messages 258 Table 42. Common causes of tray 1 jams 301 Table 45. Duplex accessory media specifications 12 Table 11. Control-panel... submenu 45 Table 23. I/O submenu 52 Table 27. Stacker components 104 Table 35. Tray 1 Media specifications 10 Table 8. Cleaning the printer 55 Table 28. Component life expectancies and part numbers 59 Table 30. Causes of tables Q2431-90912 Table 1. List of tray 2 jams...
...1,500-sheet feeder media size switch settings 83 Table 34. Initial troubleshooting checklist 232 Table 38. Diagnostics menu 248 Table 41. Alphabetical printer messages 258 Table 42. Common causes of tray 1 jams 301 Table 45. Duplex accessory media specifications 12 Table 11. Control-panel... submenu 45 Table 23. I/O submenu 52 Table 27. Stacker components 104 Table 35. Tray 1 Media specifications 10 Table 8. Cleaning the printer 55 Table 28. Component life expectancies and part numbers 59 Table 30. Causes of tables Q2431-90912 Table 1. List of tray 2 jams...
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... Table 93. Main drive assembly 378 Table 94. Print quality image defects 311 Table 55. White spots on black 321 Table 70. Printer maintenance kit and exchange parts 366 Table 86. Main assemblies (3 of 3 373 Table 90. Duplexing pendulum assembly 380 Table 96. Registration... assembly 384 Table 100. Printer connection area jam troubleshooting 328 Table 77. Delivery area jam troubleshooting 329 Table 78. Lines 316 Table 60. Smudged lines (either direction ...
... Table 93. Main drive assembly 378 Table 94. Print quality image defects 311 Table 55. White spots on black 321 Table 70. Printer maintenance kit and exchange parts 366 Table 86. Main assemblies (3 of 3 373 Table 90. Duplexing pendulum assembly 380 Table 96. Registration... assembly 384 Table 100. Printer connection area jam troubleshooting 328 Table 77. Delivery area jam troubleshooting 329 Table 78. Lines 316 Table 60. Smudged lines (either direction ...
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... 3 Model and serial numbers 4 Site requirements 5 Printer specifications 5 Physical dimensions 6 Printer weights (without print cartridge 7 Environmental specifications 7 Paper specifications 9 Supported sizes and weights of media 10 Supported types of media ...Print cartridge and toner safety 20 Handling and storage 20 First aid measures 20 Clothing contact 20 Additional information 20 Laser safety 20 Laser safety statement (U.S 20 EMI statement (Korea 21 VCCI statement (Japan 21 Laser statement (Finland 22 Regulatory information 23 FCC regulations 23 Q2431-90912 Chapter...
... 3 Model and serial numbers 4 Site requirements 5 Printer specifications 5 Physical dimensions 6 Printer weights (without print cartridge 7 Environmental specifications 7 Paper specifications 9 Supported sizes and weights of media 10 Supported types of media ...Print cartridge and toner safety 20 Handling and storage 20 First aid measures 20 Clothing contact 20 Additional information 20 Laser safety 20 Laser safety statement (U.S 20 EMI statement (Korea 21 VCCI statement (Japan 21 Laser statement (Finland 22 Regulatory information 23 FCC regulations 23 Q2431-90912 Chapter...
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Environmental product stewardship program 24 Protecting the environment 24 Energy consumption 24 Toner consumption 24 Paper use 24 Plastics 24 HP LaserJet printing supplies 24 Paper 24 Material restrictions 25 For more information 25 HP Printing Supplies Returns and Recycling program information . . 25 U.S. returns 25 Declarations of Conformity 26 Canadian DOC regulations 26 2 Printer description Q2431-90912 returns 25 Non-U.S.
Environmental product stewardship program 24 Protecting the environment 24 Energy consumption 24 Toner consumption 24 Paper use 24 Plastics 24 HP LaserJet printing supplies 24 Paper 24 Material restrictions 25 For more information 25 HP Printing Supplies Returns and Recycling program information . . 25 U.S. returns 25 Declarations of Conformity 26 Canadian DOC regulations 26 2 Printer description Q2431-90912 returns 25 Non-U.S.
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... model The HP LaserJet 4200/4300 series printer is available in a total of 12 models. Table 1. Product configurations HP LaserJet 4200 series HP LaserJet 4300 series q Q2425A q 48 MB RAM, expandable to 416 MB q one 100-sheet tray and one 500-sheet tray q Q2431A q 64 MB RAM, ... 500-sheet stapler/stacker output accessory q Q2448A q 80 MB RAM, expandable to 416 MB q one 100-sheet tray and two 500-sheet trays q HP Jetdirect 10/100Base-TX print server card for network connection q duplexer for automatic two-sided printing q 500-sheet stapler/stacker output accessory Q2431-90912 Chapter...
... model The HP LaserJet 4200/4300 series printer is available in a total of 12 models. Table 1. Product configurations HP LaserJet 4200 series HP LaserJet 4300 series q Q2425A q 48 MB RAM, expandable to 416 MB q one 100-sheet tray and one 500-sheet tray q Q2431A q 64 MB RAM, ... 500-sheet stapler/stacker output accessory q Q2448A q 80 MB RAM, expandable to 416 MB q one 100-sheet tray and two 500-sheet trays q HP Jetdirect 10/100Base-TX print server card for network connection q duplexer for automatic two-sided printing q 500-sheet stapler/stacker output accessory Q2431-90912 Chapter...
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...Q2431A for the HP LaserJet 4200/4300 products. An example of a serial number is alphanumeric, such as shown in figure 1. Figure 1. Sample model and serial number label 4 Printer description Q2431-90912 The model number is USBB123456. Model and serial numbers The model number and printer serial number are... listed on an identification label located under the top cover on the right side of the printer. The serial number contains information about the country/region of origin, the...
...Q2431A for the HP LaserJet 4200/4300 products. An example of a serial number is alphanumeric, such as shown in figure 1. Figure 1. Sample model and serial number label 4 Printer description Q2431-90912 The model number is USBB123456. Model and serial numbers The model number and printer serial number are... listed on an identification label located under the top cover on the right side of the printer. The serial number contains information about the country/region of origin, the...
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...power supplies (UPSs) are stable, away from direct sunlight, open trays and bins, install toner, and perform maintenance. q Install with enough space around the printer for temperature and humidity ranges. q Make sure that adequate power is placed near a window, make sure the window has a curtain or blind to open... not install on carpet or other major appliances. See table 6 on the left side (fan side) and at the rear of the printer. Consider the following environmental specifications must be maintained to ensure the correct operation of exhaust from air ventilation systems...
...power supplies (UPSs) are stable, away from direct sunlight, open trays and bins, install toner, and perform maintenance. q Install with enough space around the printer for temperature and humidity ranges. q Make sure that adequate power is placed near a window, make sure the window has a curtain or blind to open... not install on carpet or other major appliances. See table 6 on the left side (fan side) and at the rear of the printer. Consider the following environmental specifications must be maintained to ensure the correct operation of exhaust from air ventilation systems...
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Printer physical dimensions 6 Printer description Q2431-90912 Physical dimensions Maximum length with trays and rear output bin open HP LaserJet 4200/4200n/4200tn/ 4200dtn/4200dtns/4200dtnsL HP LaserJet 4300/4300n/4300tn/ 412 mm 4300dtn/4300dtnsL (16.2 inches) HP LaserJet 4200/4200n/4300/4300n (top cover open) 547 mm (21.5 inches) 1,045 mm (41.1 inches) HP LaserJet 4200tn/4200dtn/ 4300tn/4300dtn (top cover open) 670 mm (26.4 inches) HP LaserJet 4200dtns/4200dtnsL/ 4300dtns/4300dtnsL 740 mm (29.1 inches) 1,045 mm (41.1 inches) Figure 1.
Printer physical dimensions 6 Printer description Q2431-90912 Physical dimensions Maximum length with trays and rear output bin open HP LaserJet 4200/4200n/4200tn/ 4200dtn/4200dtns/4200dtnsL HP LaserJet 4300/4300n/4300tn/ 412 mm 4300dtn/4300dtnsL (16.2 inches) HP LaserJet 4200/4200n/4300/4300n (top cover open) 547 mm (21.5 inches) 1,045 mm (41.1 inches) HP LaserJet 4200tn/4200dtn/ 4300tn/4300dtn (top cover open) 670 mm (26.4 inches) HP LaserJet 4200dtns/4200dtnsL/ 4300dtns/4300dtnsL 740 mm (29.1 inches) 1,045 mm (41.1 inches) Figure 1.
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Converting operating voltages can damage the printer and void the product warranty. Table 3. Printer weights HP LaserJet 4200/4200n printers HP LaserJet 4200tn printer HP LaserJet 4200dtn printer HP LaserJet 4200dtns printer HP LaserJet 4200dtnsL printer HP LaserJet 4300/4300n printers HP LaserJet 4300tn printer HP LaserJet 4300dtn printer HP LaserJet 4300dtns printer HP LaserJet 4300dtnsL printer 20 kg (45 lb) 27 kg (60 lb) 30 kg (66 lb) 33 kg (73 lb) 34 kg (76 lb) 21 kg (46 lb) 28 ...
Converting operating voltages can damage the printer and void the product warranty. Table 3. Printer weights HP LaserJet 4200/4200n printers HP LaserJet 4200tn printer HP LaserJet 4200dtn printer HP LaserJet 4200dtns printer HP LaserJet 4200dtnsL printer HP LaserJet 4300/4300n printers HP LaserJet 4300tn printer HP LaserJet 4300dtn printer HP LaserJet 4300dtns printer HP LaserJet 4300dtnsL printer 20 kg (45 lb) 27 kg (60 lb) 30 kg (66 lb) 33 kg (73 lb) 34 kg (76 lb) 21 kg (46 lb) 28 ...
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... 110 to 127 volt s(+/-10 percent) 220 to change. Acoustic ratings Sound power level Declared per ISO 9296 Printing, 35 ppm (HP LaserJet 4200 series) Printing, 45 ppm (HP LaserJet 4300 series) PowerSave SPL-Bystander position LWAd= 6.8 bels (A) LWAd= 7.0 bels (A) LWAd= 4.0 bels (A) Declared per minute (ppm...Up to 43 ppm, A4-size paper Up to 416 MB total, combining standard and accessory memory DIMMs 8 Printer description Q2431-90912 General specifications Description Operating temperature HP LaserJet 4200 10° to 32° C (50° to 90° F) Relative humidity 20 percent ...
... 110 to 127 volt s(+/-10 percent) 220 to change. Acoustic ratings Sound power level Declared per ISO 9296 Printing, 35 ppm (HP LaserJet 4200 series) Printing, 45 ppm (HP LaserJet 4300 series) PowerSave SPL-Bystander position LWAd= 6.8 bels (A) LWAd= 7.0 bels (A) LWAd= 4.0 bels (A) Declared per minute (ppm...Up to 43 ppm, A4-size paper Up to 416 MB total, combining standard and accessory memory DIMMs 8 Printer description Q2431-90912 General specifications Description Operating temperature HP LaserJet 4200 10° to 32° C (50° to 90° F) Relative humidity 20 percent ...
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... transparencies q Envelopes q Card stock and heavy paper Q2431-90912 Chapter 1 Printer description 9 This printer accepts a variety of paper, make sure that is outside HP specifications can use only high-quality media, such as cut-sheet paper (...hp.com or visit your local HP authorized reseller. It is not covered by the Hewlett-Packard warranty or service agreements. Because they are important factors that does not meet all of paper and other print media in the HP LaserJet Printer Family Print Media Guide. Paper specifications Note CAUTION HP LaserJet 4200/4300 printers...
... transparencies q Envelopes q Card stock and heavy paper Q2431-90912 Chapter 1 Printer description 9 This printer accepts a variety of paper, make sure that is outside HP specifications can use only high-quality media, such as cut-sheet paper (...hp.com or visit your local HP authorized reseller. It is not covered by the Hewlett-Packard warranty or service agreements. Because they are important factors that does not meet all of paper and other print media in the HP LaserJet Printer Family Print Media Guide. Paper specifications Note CAUTION HP LaserJet 4200/4300 printers...
