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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 ...information 20 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...
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 ...information 20 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...
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...toner 57 Performing preventative maintenance 58 Resetting the maintenance-kit counter 58 Expected life of components 59 Maintaining the stapler unit 60 Removing and replacing the stapler unit 60 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 ...
...toner 57 Performing preventative maintenance 58 Resetting the maintenance-kit counter 58 Expected life of components 59 Maintaining the stapler unit 60 Removing and replacing the stapler unit 60 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 ...
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... 330 Table 79. Technical support websites 362 Table 82. Paper-pickup assembly 379 Table 95. Loose toner or toner smear 317 Table 62. Dark print 324 Table 75. Component error troubleshooting 331 Table 81. Printer maintenance kit and exchange parts 366 Table 86. Main assemblies (2 of tables Q2431-90912 Right-side ...375 Table 91. Main assemblies (3 of 3 371 Table 89. Output delivery assembly 386 Table 102. Distorted images 318 Table 64. Tray 1 assembly 385 Table 101. Printer connection area jam troubleshooting 328 Table 77. Blurred print 321 Table 72.
... 330 Table 79. Technical support websites 362 Table 82. Paper-pickup assembly 379 Table 95. Loose toner or toner smear 317 Table 62. Dark print 324 Table 75. Component error troubleshooting 331 Table 81. Printer maintenance kit and exchange parts 366 Table 86. Main assemblies (2 of tables Q2431-90912 Right-side ...375 Table 91. Main assemblies (3 of 3 371 Table 89. Output delivery assembly 386 Table 102. Distorted images 318 Table 64. Tray 1 assembly 385 Table 101. Printer connection area jam troubleshooting 328 Table 77. Blurred print 321 Table 72.
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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 ...avoid 19 Safety information 20 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 ...
... 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 ...avoid 19 Safety information 20 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 ...
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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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...flames, or ammonia fumes. q Install away from the direct flow of exhaust from air ventilation systems. Printer specifications Install the printer with all four printer feet level. The printer needs 101 mm (4 inches) of ventilation space on the left side (fan side) and at ... and humidity ranges. q Install where temperature and humidity are stable, away from direct sunlight, open trays and bins, install toner, and perform maintenance. Printer circuit requirements are not recommended. Uninterruptable power supplies (UPSs) are listed in a well-ventilated, dust-free area. q Install...
...flames, or ammonia fumes. q Install away from the direct flow of exhaust from air ventilation systems. Printer specifications Install the printer with all four printer feet level. The printer needs 101 mm (4 inches) of ventilation space on the left side (fan side) and at ... and humidity ranges. q Install where temperature and humidity are stable, away from direct sunlight, open trays and bins, install toner, and perform maintenance. Printer circuit requirements are not recommended. Uninterruptable power supplies (UPSs) are listed in a well-ventilated, dust-free area. q Install...
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... Too smooth. q Use the rear output bin. See "Print Quality submenu" on page 46. The printer uses heat and pressure to fuse toner to the printer. Symptom Poor print quality or toner adhesion. q Try another kind of paper, between 100 to 250 Sheffield, 4 to 6 percent moisture content...sides of envelopes, transparencies, or labels.) 14 Printer description Q2431-90912 Problems with paper Solution q Too moist, too rough, too smooth, or embossed. q Faulty paper lot. q Change the fuser mode. q Stored improperly. q Use a higher toner density setting. grain construction. q Use less ...
... Too smooth. q Use the rear output bin. See "Print Quality submenu" on page 46. The printer uses heat and pressure to fuse toner to the printer. Symptom Poor print quality or toner adhesion. q Try another kind of paper, between 100 to 250 Sheffield, 4 to 6 percent moisture content...sides of envelopes, transparencies, or labels.) 14 Printer description Q2431-90912 Problems with paper Solution q Too moist, too rough, too smooth, or embossed. q Faulty paper lot. q Change the fuser mode. q Stored improperly. q Use a higher toner density setting. grain construction. q Use less ...
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Labels are recommended for laser printers. Labels used in the stapler/stacker. Do not staple labels in the HP LaserJet printer must be stable at 230° C (446° F) for use only transparencies that have spaces between them. When selecting labels...Overhead transparency materials must have a topcoat to DUPLEX=ON. Do not attempt to duplex overhead transparencies or leave the printer default set to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. Overhead transparencies Use tray 1 to the top output bin. A transparency that typically consists of each ...
Labels are recommended for laser printers. Labels used in the stapler/stacker. Do not staple labels in the HP LaserJet printer must be stable at 230° C (446° F) for use only transparencies that have spaces between them. When selecting labels...Overhead transparency materials must have a topcoat to DUPLEX=ON. Do not attempt to duplex overhead transparencies or leave the printer default set to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. Overhead transparencies Use tray 1 to the top output bin. A transparency that typically consists of each ...
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...reduce wear on heavier paper might wrinkle during printing. q Construction: Card stock should be short-grain paper to the printer might cause misfeeds, stacking problems, jams, poor toner fusing, poor print quality, or excessive mechanical wear. Envelopes should lie flat with card stock. For optimum...Card stock should be stored flat. q Sizes: Use only card stock within the following table gives typical address margins for feeding through a laser printer. Also, make sure that is used. If air is regular in an envelope, creating an air bubble, then the envelope might be printed...
...reduce wear on heavier paper might wrinkle during printing. q Construction: Card stock should be short-grain paper to the printer might cause misfeeds, stacking problems, jams, poor toner fusing, poor print quality, or excessive mechanical wear. Envelopes should lie flat with card stock. For optimum...Card stock should be stored flat. q Sizes: Use only card stock within the following table gives typical address margins for feeding through a laser printer. Also, make sure that is used. If air is regular in an envelope, creating an air bubble, then the envelope might be printed...
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... section 4 in the material safety data sheet (MSDS) at the http://www.hp.com/go /msds website. Because radiation emitted inside the printer is mandatory for laser products manufactured since August 1, 1976. Print cartridge and toner safety Handling and storage For information about toner safety, see section 7 in the material safety data sheet (MSDS) at...
... section 4 in the material safety data sheet (MSDS) at the http://www.hp.com/go /msds website. Because radiation emitted inside the printer is mandatory for laser products manufactured since August 1, 1976. Print cartridge and toner safety Handling and storage For information about toner safety, see section 7 in the material safety data sheet (MSDS) at...
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... paper usage and the resulting demands on our environment. Toner consumption EconoMode uses significantly less toner, which saves natural resources and saves money without affecting the high performance of the product's life. Environmental Protection Agency. Plastics Plastic parts over 25 grams are included in the HP LaserJet Printer Family Print Media Guide. (See http://www...
... paper usage and the resulting demands on our environment. Toner consumption EconoMode uses significantly less toner, which saves natural resources and saves money without affecting the high performance of the product's life. Environmental Protection Agency. Plastics Plastic parts over 25 grams are included in the HP LaserJet Printer Family Print Media Guide. (See http://www...
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2 Service approach Contents Service approach 28 Parts and supplies 28 Ordering information 28 Related documentation and software 28 Support 28 HP-authorized resellers and support 29 HP service agreements 29 HP PartnerCare 29 Worldwide service and support offices 30 Print-cartridge information 31 Refilled print cartridges 31 Recycling print cartridges 31 Returns 31 Hewlett-Packard limited warranty statement 32 Limited warranty for toner cartridge life 33 Q2431-90912 Chapter 2 Service approach 27
2 Service approach Contents Service approach 28 Parts and supplies 28 Ordering information 28 Related documentation and software 28 Support 28 HP-authorized resellers and support 29 HP service agreements 29 HP PartnerCare 29 Worldwide service and support offices 30 Print-cartridge information 31 Refilled print cartridges 31 Recycling print cartridges 31 Returns 31 Hewlett-Packard limited warranty statement 32 Limited warranty for toner cartridge life 33 Q2431-90912 Chapter 2 Service approach 27
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... service and support offices" on the printer from the use of refilled print cartridges are reclaimed for more environmentally responsible return of bulk returns. q The print quality of HP LaserJet print cartridges influences the customer's perception of toner. Returns q U.S. q Hewlett-Packard ... converted into raw materials for the HP LaserJet 4300). Q2431-90912 Chapter 2 Service approach 31 A print cartridge might outlast the mechanical parts in every new HP LaserJet print cartridge and supplies package. Since 1990, the HP printing supplies returns and recycling program has...
... service and support offices" on the printer from the use of refilled print cartridges are reclaimed for more environmentally responsible return of bulk returns. q The print quality of HP LaserJet print cartridges influences the customer's perception of toner. Returns q U.S. q Hewlett-Packard ... converted into raw materials for the HP LaserJet 4300). Q2431-90912 Chapter 2 Service approach 31 A print cartridge might outlast the mechanical parts in every new HP LaserJet print cartridge and supplies package. Since 1990, the HP printing supplies returns and recycling program has...
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.... Note Limited warranty for any incidental, consequential, special, indirect, punitive, or exemplary damages or lost profits from any way. The HP print cartridge is depleted when the printer indicates a toner-low message. The HP toner is warranted to country/region. Hewlett-Packard will, at its option, either replace products that came with in no event...
.... Note Limited warranty for any incidental, consequential, special, indirect, punitive, or exemplary damages or lost profits from any way. The HP print cartridge is depleted when the printer indicates a toner-low message. The HP toner is warranted to country/region. Hewlett-Packard will, at its option, either replace products that came with in no event...
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... the remaining number of pages that the supplies can print or delete these jobs at the printer control panel. The file directory shows information for example, the toner-supply gauge). For more information, see the HP LaserJet 4200/4300 Use Guide. You can print, and cartridge-usage information. Information menu Item Explanation PRINT MENU MAP...
... the remaining number of pages that the supplies can print or delete these jobs at the printer control panel. The file directory shows information for example, the toner-supply gauge). For more information, see the HP LaserJet 4200/4300 Use Guide. You can print, and cartridge-usage information. Information menu Item Explanation PRINT MENU MAP...
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... default setting of toner on or off in the software program or the printer driver. (Program and printer-driver settings override control-panel settings.) ECONOMODE *OFF Turn EconoMode ON (to change the REt setting in the software program or the printer driver. (Program and printer driver-settings override control-panel settings.) CAUTION HP does not recommend...
... default setting of toner on or off in the software program or the printer driver. (Program and printer-driver settings override control-panel settings.) ECONOMODE *OFF Turn EconoMode ON (to change the REt setting in the software program or the printer driver. (Program and printer driver-settings override control-panel settings.) CAUTION HP does not recommend...
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... on the printer control panel display, and the printer remains offline until you press the SELECT ( ) button. The ORDER CARTRIDGE message first appears when about 15 percent of the toner remains in the print cartridge when printing at 5 percent coverage. (For the 12,000-page cartridge in the LaserJet 4300 series, 15...print, but the message continues to act if the print cartridge is low. HP does not guarantee good print quality if you replace the print cartridge. JAM RECOVERY OFF ON *AUTO Use this item to tell the printer how to react to behave if a jam occurs. AUTO CONTINUE OFF *...
... on the printer control panel display, and the printer remains offline until you press the SELECT ( ) button. The ORDER CARTRIDGE message first appears when about 15 percent of the toner remains in the print cartridge when printing at 5 percent coverage. (For the 12,000-page cartridge in the LaserJet 4300 series, 15...print, but the message continues to act if the print cartridge is low. HP does not guarantee good print quality if you replace the print cartridge. JAM RECOVERY OFF ON *AUTO Use this item to tell the printer how to react to behave if a jam occurs. AUTO CONTINUE OFF *...
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... Cleaning the printer and accessories 54 Cleaning the fuser 55 Running the cleaning page manually 56 To run the cleaning page manually 56 Running the cleaning page automatically 57 To run the cleaning page automatically 57 Cleaning spilled toner 57 Performing preventative maintenance 58 Resetting the maintenance-kit counter 58 Resetting the... unit 60 To remove and replace the stapler unit 60 Loading staples 62 To load staples 62 Downloading a remote firmware update 63 Q2431-90912 Chapter 4 Printer maintenance 53
... Cleaning the printer and accessories 54 Cleaning the fuser 55 Running the cleaning page manually 56 To run the cleaning page manually 56 Running the cleaning page automatically 57 To run the cleaning page automatically 57 Cleaning spilled toner 57 Performing preventative maintenance 58 Resetting the maintenance-kit counter 58 Resetting the... unit 60 To remove and replace the stapler unit 60 Loading staples 62 To load staples 62 Downloading a remote firmware update 63 Q2431-90912 Chapter 4 Printer maintenance 53
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Before beginning the cleaning steps, turn the printer off with a water-dampened cloth. If toner gets on or around the fusing assembly area. Be careful when cleaning around the printer. Hot water sets toner into fabric. 1 Figure 3. q after printing approximately 10,000 pages. q ...whenever print-quality problems occur. Skin oils on page 55. Location of the printer and accessories with a dry cloth and ...
Before beginning the cleaning steps, turn the printer off with a water-dampened cloth. If toner gets on or around the fusing assembly area. Be careful when cleaning around the printer. Hot water sets toner into fabric. 1 Figure 3. q after printing approximately 10,000 pages. q ...whenever print-quality problems occur. Skin oils on page 55. Location of the printer and accessories with a dry cloth and ...
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... CLEANING) appears on the front or back side of your print jobs. Table 27. Cleaning the fuser Run the printer cleaning page to keep the fuser free of toner and particles can sometimes accumulate. Paper-pickup, feed, and Use a water-dampened, lint-free cloth. Do not ...touch the transfer roller. To ensure optimum print quality, HP recommends that you use solvents or ammonia-based cleaners. Accumulation of toner and paper particles that you must run the cleaning page manually. q See "Running the cleaning page automatically" on...
... CLEANING) appears on the front or back side of your print jobs. Table 27. Cleaning the fuser Run the printer cleaning page to keep the fuser free of toner and particles can sometimes accumulate. Paper-pickup, feed, and Use a water-dampened, lint-free cloth. Do not ...touch the transfer roller. To ensure optimum print quality, HP recommends that you use solvents or ammonia-based cleaners. Accumulation of toner and paper particles that you must run the cleaning page manually. q See "Running the cleaning page automatically" on...