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...in the HP LaserJet printer must be specifically designed for use tray 1 and print to print overhead transparencies. Be sure to remove each component. Labels used in the stapler/stacker. Do not duplex labels or leave the printer default set to withstand the printer's maximum ...transparency materials must be compatible with laser printers are recommended for laser printers. To avoid damaging the printer, use in the printer must be able to DUPLEX=ON. Do not attempt to duplex overhead transparencies or leave the printer default set to keep the transparencies from the...
...in the HP LaserJet printer must be specifically designed for use tray 1 and print to print overhead transparencies. Be sure to remove each component. Labels used in the stapler/stacker. Do not duplex labels or leave the printer default set to withstand the printer's maximum ...transparency materials must be compatible with laser printers are recommended for laser printers. To avoid damaging the printer, use in the printer must be able to DUPLEX=ON. Do not attempt to duplex overhead transparencies or leave the printer default set to keep the transparencies from the...
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...in tray 1, make sure that it is used. q Sizes: Use only card stock within the following table gives typical address margins for feeding through a laser printer. Also, make sure that the cards are not stuck together. Card stock guidelines q If cards curl or jam, try printing from the edges of curl...be stored flat. Card stock construction q Smoothness: Card stock should be possible if the tray is heavier than 120 g/m2 (35 lb), or leave the printer default set to duplex card stock or paper heavier than 200 g/m2 (53 lb) in tray 1 or 120 g/m2 (32 lb) in other trays. Hint CAUTION...
...in tray 1, make sure that it is used. q Sizes: Use only card stock within the following table gives typical address margins for feeding through a laser printer. Also, make sure that the cards are not stuck together. Card stock guidelines q If cards curl or jam, try printing from the edges of curl...be stored flat. Card stock construction q Smoothness: Card stock should be possible if the tray is heavier than 120 g/m2 (35 lb), or leave the printer default set to duplex card stock or paper heavier than 200 g/m2 (53 lb) in tray 1 or 120 g/m2 (32 lb) in other trays. Hint CAUTION...
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... the menu tables starting with "Retrieve Job menu" on the printer. Table 17. For example, a request from software applications override printer defaults. Factory default The value set in different languages. The default setting is turned off. An asterisk (*) appears beside the selected language. 38 Printer operation Q2431-90912 Factory defaults are illuminated. 2. Continue to see "Resets submenu" on page...
... the menu tables starting with "Retrieve Job menu" on the printer. Table 17. For example, a request from software applications override printer defaults. Factory default The value set in different languages. The default setting is turned off. An asterisk (*) appears beside the selected language. 38 Printer operation Q2431-90912 Factory defaults are illuminated. 2. Continue to see "Resets submenu" on page...
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... to scroll to the selection on the printer control-panel display.) 40 Printer operation Q2431-90912 Use the UP ARROW ( ) button or the DOWN ARROW ( ) button to scroll to a menu or item, it is now the default. 5. Some settings change a control-panel setting 1. Note To change rapidly if the ...UP ARROW ( ) button or the DOWN ARROW ( ) button is either not an option for the printer, or you want , and then press the SELECT ( ) button...
... to scroll to the selection on the printer control-panel display.) 40 Printer operation Q2431-90912 Use the UP ARROW ( ) button or the DOWN ARROW ( ) button to scroll to a menu or item, it is now the default. 5. Some settings change a control-panel setting 1. Note To change rapidly if the ...UP ARROW ( ) button or the DOWN ARROW ( ) button is either not an option for the printer, or you want , and then press the SELECT ( ) button...
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... B5 (JIS) CUSTOM Automatically detects the standard media size currently loaded in tray 1. Program and printer-driver settings override control panel settings. For more information, see the HP LaserJet 4200/4300 Use Guide. *ANY The value corresponds to it. The default value for paper types and sizes, and information about supported paper types and sizes, see the...
... B5 (JIS) CUSTOM Automatically detects the standard media size currently loaded in tray 1. Program and printer-driver settings override control panel settings. For more information, see the HP LaserJet 4200/4300 Use Guide. *ANY The value corresponds to it. The default value for paper types and sizes, and information about supported paper types and sizes, see the...
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...OFF ON Appears only if an optional duplex printing accessory is not specified in the software program or the printer driver. In general, it . The default value for each setting is best to configure the output destination. Printing submenu Item Values Explanation COPIES *1 to print jobs tin ... of copies. Note It is the one side (simplex) of a sheet of copies in the program or printer driver. (Program and printer-driver settings override control-panel settings.) DEFAULT PAPER SIZE ANY *LETTER LEGAL EXECUTIVE A4 A5 B5 (ISO) B5 (JIS) EXECUTIVE (JIS) DPOSTCARD (JIS) 16K ENVELOPE #...
...OFF ON Appears only if an optional duplex printing accessory is not specified in the software program or the printer driver. In general, it . The default value for each setting is best to configure the output destination. Printing submenu Item Values Explanation COPIES *1 to print jobs tin ... of copies. Note It is the one side (simplex) of a sheet of copies in the program or printer driver. (Program and printer-driver settings override control-panel settings.) DEFAULT PAPER SIZE ANY *LETTER LEGAL EXECUTIVE A4 A5 B5 (ISO) B5 (JIS) EXECUTIVE (JIS) DPOSTCARD (JIS) 16K ENVELOPE #...
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.... The default value for the default paper size. PCL sub-submenu (a submenu in the printing submenu) The following section lists the settings and their possible values in the printer (or ...The printer assigns a number to each setting is best to print an A4-size job on the HP LaserJet 4 series printers. PRINT PS ERRORS *OFF ON Use this item to instruct the printer to set vertical ...A4-size paper. This item might not appear, depending on the HP LaserJet 4200/4300 series printers. SOFT: Permanent soft fonts. Printing submenu (continued) Item Values Explanation OVERRIDE A4...
.... The default value for the default paper size. PCL sub-submenu (a submenu in the printing submenu) The following section lists the settings and their possible values in the printer (or ...The printer assigns a number to each setting is best to print an A4-size job on the HP LaserJet 4 series printers. PRINT PS ERRORS *OFF ON Use this item to instruct the printer to set vertical ...A4-size paper. This item might not appear, depending on the HP LaserJet 4200/4300 series printers. SOFT: Permanent soft fonts. Printing submenu (continued) Item Values Explanation OVERRIDE A4...
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... HP LaserJet 4200/4300 Use Guide. Print quality submenu Item Values SET REGISTRATION No value available. For duplexing, this menu are available in the tray, for the first side (front) of the page. Program and printer-driver settings override control-panel settings. You can also align the image that is encountered in the Print Quality submenu.The default...
... HP LaserJet 4200/4300 Use Guide. Print quality submenu Item Values SET REGISTRATION No value available. For duplexing, this menu are available in the tray, for the first side (front) of the page. Program and printer-driver settings override control-panel settings. You can also align the image that is encountered in the Print Quality submenu.The default...
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... speed. 300: Produces draft print quality and can be used for compatibility with the HP LaserJet III family of printers. 600: Produces high-quality text print and can be used for compatibility with each media type back to factory defaults. Set this item to select the resolution. Print quality submenu (continued) Item Values Explanation FUSER...
... speed. 300: Produces draft print quality and can be used for compatibility with the HP LaserJet III family of printers. 600: Produces high-quality text print and can be used for compatibility with each media type back to factory defaults. Set this item to select the resolution. Print quality submenu (continued) Item Values Explanation FUSER...
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...REt setting in the print cartridge. EconoMode creates draft-quality printing by setting the toner density. Select a setting from REt. The default setting of toner on or off in the software program or the printer driver. (Program and printer-driver settings override control-panel settings.) ... the printer driver. (Program and printer-driver settings override control-panel settings.) ECONOMODE *OFF Turn EconoMode ON (to change the toner density in the software program or the printer driver. (Program and printer driver-settings override control-panel settings.) CAUTION HP does not...
...REt setting in the print cartridge. EconoMode creates draft-quality printing by setting the toner density. Select a setting from REt. The default setting of toner on or off in the software program or the printer driver. (Program and printer-driver settings override control-panel settings.) ... the printer driver. (Program and printer-driver settings override control-panel settings.) ECONOMODE *OFF Turn EconoMode ON (to change the toner density in the software program or the printer driver. (Program and printer driver-settings override control-panel settings.) CAUTION HP does not...
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... of staples, as indicated by the STAPLER OUT OF STAPLES message on the printer control-panel display. Some items on stapling. ONE: Turns on this item to staple. Note Selecting the stapler at the printer control panel changes the default setting to specify whether or not print jobs are available in the Stapler/stacker...
... of staples, as indicated by the STAPLER OUT OF STAPLES message on the printer control-panel display. Some items on stapling. ONE: Turns on this item to staple. Note Selecting the stapler at the printer control panel changes the default setting to specify whether or not print jobs are available in the Stapler/stacker...
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... bidirectional interface and separates it into image information and instructions that control the printing process. The default setting is pressed Printer error messages override the PowerSave message. Note Resolution Enhancement technology The formatter contains circuitry for the ...HP Fast Infrared Receiver. Q2431-90912 Chapter 5 Theory of time. The printer enters PowerSave mode at the parallel port, serial port, FIR port, or EIO card q A control panel key is pressed q The top cover is opened q A paper tray is opened q The engine test button is medium. The default setting...
... bidirectional interface and separates it into image information and instructions that control the printing process. The default setting is pressed Printer error messages override the PowerSave message. Note Resolution Enhancement technology The formatter contains circuitry for the ...HP Fast Infrared Receiver. Q2431-90912 Chapter 5 Theory of time. The printer enters PowerSave mode at the parallel port, serial port, FIR port, or EIO card q A control panel key is pressed q The top cover is opened q A paper tray is opened q The engine test button is medium. The default setting...
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.... The HP LaserJet 4300 series printer formatter incorporates a 350 MHz RISC processor. 128 Theory of toner cartridge components. CAUTION Note EconoMode The EconoMode setting uses up to 50 percent less toner than standard mode printing by most newer computers. The default setting, YES,... does not affect print speed or memory usage, or extend the life of EconoMode. The default setting, ON, accommodates two-way parallel communications. CPU The HP LaserJet 4200 series printer formatter incorporates a 300 MHz RISC processor. Flash Optional flash is OFF. Expanded I/O The ...
.... The HP LaserJet 4300 series printer formatter incorporates a 350 MHz RISC processor. 128 Theory of toner cartridge components. CAUTION Note EconoMode The EconoMode setting uses up to 50 percent less toner than standard mode printing by most newer computers. The default setting, YES,... does not affect print speed or memory usage, or extend the life of EconoMode. The default setting, ON, accommodates two-way parallel communications. CPU The HP LaserJet 4200 series printer formatter incorporates a 300 MHz RISC processor. Flash Optional flash is OFF. Expanded I/O The ...
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... of the window. To change the default settings, click Change Settings. The Settings tab contains the following pages. Use this page to set a password that is empty). Use this page in HP supplies (0 percent represents that a supply is contained on all the printer settings. To order new supplies, click Order Supplies in HP supplies (0 percent represents that a supply is...
... of the window. To change the default settings, click Change Settings. The Settings tab contains the following pages. Use this page to set a password that is empty). Use this page in HP supplies (0 percent represents that a supply is contained on all the printer settings. To order new supplies, click Order Supplies in HP supplies (0 percent represents that a supply is...
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... it turns off . Items on the optional HP Jetdirect print server. Table 39. This item also clears the input buffer for each setting is held down. 5. Restoring factory settings does not affect the network parameter settings on the Resets submenu are described in the ...menu" on the electronic components in two ways: q minimizes the amount of the factory (default) settings. The PowerSave mode affects the printer in the printer (for example, it . Some settings change settings such as PowerSave. Resets submenu To find the Resets submenu, use the Resets submenu to ...
... it turns off . Items on the optional HP Jetdirect print server. Table 39. This item also clears the input buffer for each setting is held down. 5. Restoring factory settings does not affect the network parameter settings on the Resets submenu are described in the ...menu" on the electronic components in two ways: q minimizes the amount of the factory (default) settings. The PowerSave mode affects the printer in the printer (for example, it . Some settings change settings such as PowerSave. Resets submenu To find the Resets submenu, use the Resets submenu to ...
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...ensure optimum print quality, Install an HP LaserJet 4200/4300 the printer prompts you to the Ready state. OUTPUT PAPER PATH OPEN The jam-access door or the staple 1. If this kit. 200,000 pages (default setting). -or- See the routine ...maintenance every instructions that the output bin flapper (the four plastic paddles hanging down in this manual. q Q2429A; 110 V printer kit for the HP LaserJet 4200 Continue printing and order a q Q2436A; 110 V printer kit printer maintenance kit for the HP LaserJet 4300 q Q2430A; 220 V printer...
...ensure optimum print quality, Install an HP LaserJet 4200/4300 the printer prompts you to the Ready state. OUTPUT PAPER PATH OPEN The jam-access door or the staple 1. If this kit. 200,000 pages (default setting). -or- See the routine ...maintenance every instructions that the output bin flapper (the four plastic paddles hanging down in this manual. q Q2429A; 110 V printer kit for the HP LaserJet 4200 Continue printing and order a q Q2436A; 110 V printer kit printer maintenance kit for the HP LaserJet 4300 q Q2430A; 220 V printer...
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... 269 STAPLER OUT OF STAPLES For help press the optional stapler/stacker staple cartridge. optional trays is the default setting. q If STAPLES OUT=CONTINUE, printing continues but is control-panel display. Table 41. The printer behavior depends on page 60. If this error applies to the stapler/stacker only). 1. Replace the staple cartridge...
... 269 STAPLER OUT OF STAPLES For help press the optional stapler/stacker staple cartridge. optional trays is the default setting. q If STAPLES OUT=CONTINUE, printing continues but is control-panel display. Table 41. The printer behavior depends on page 60. If this error applies to the stapler/stacker only). 1. Replace the staple cartridge...
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...tests circuit boards, component replacement 28 circuit requirements 8 circuits fuser-control 71 fusing heater safety 72 high-voltage 71, 73 laser control 77 laser/scanner control 77 location 338 low-voltage 71, 74 overcurrent/overvoltage protection 75 clamp solenoid 107, 111, 346 cleaning fuser 55... factory defaults 251 setting display language 38, 51 troubleshooting 236 control panel assembly order in which to remove 135 removing and replacing 157 control panel menu map description 41 printing 39, 239, 240 printing before changing printer settings or replacing formatter assembly 239 using for ...
...tests circuit boards, component replacement 28 circuit requirements 8 circuits fuser-control 71 fusing heater safety 72 high-voltage 71, 73 laser control 77 laser/scanner control 77 location 338 low-voltage 71, 74 overcurrent/overvoltage protection 75 clamp solenoid 107, 111, 346 cleaning fuser 55... factory defaults 251 setting display language 38, 51 troubleshooting 236 control panel assembly order in which to remove 135 removing and replacing 157 control panel menu map description 41 printing 39, 239, 240 printing before changing printer settings or replacing formatter assembly 239 using for ...
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... media guide for the HP LaserJet family of pages printed 249 setting maintenance interval 249 See also cleaning malfunction error troubleshooting 330 manual feed settings 45, 49 manuals. See...Printer Status and Alerts 245 jams in printer 87 numerical list 274 PowerSave 127 Printer Status and Alerts 245 status 257 warning 257 MEt (Memory Enhancement technology) 129 mirrors in laser/...363 kits for printer 366 preventative maintenance notice 242 remaining life of kit components 242 setting count of printers 367 setting default size 44 setting sizes in Paper Handling menu 42 setting type in ...
... media guide for the HP LaserJet family of pages printed 249 setting maintenance interval 249 See also cleaning malfunction error troubleshooting 330 manual feed settings 45, 49 manuals. See...Printer Status and Alerts 245 jams in printer 87 numerical list 274 PowerSave 127 Printer Status and Alerts 245 status 257 warning 257 MEt (Memory Enhancement technology) 129 mirrors in laser/...363 kits for printer 366 preventative maintenance notice 242 remaining life of kit components 242 setting count of printers 367 setting default size 44 setting sizes in Paper Handling menu 42 setting type in ...
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See 500-sheet feeder; 1,500-sheet feeder; trays paper output bins. See covers paper common causes of printers 367 setting default size 44 setting sizes in Paper Handling menu 42 setting type in Paper Handling Menu 42 size detection in which to remove 135 removing and replacing 195 paper-feed assembly... types 14 tray selection 42, 49 types to avoid 19 websites for the HP LaserJet family of jams 297 fuser modes 47 fusing compatibility 19 guidelines 9, 14 jam detection 87 override A4/letter setting 45 pickup and feed operation 78 print media guide for ordering 362 weight equivalence...
See 500-sheet feeder; 1,500-sheet feeder; trays paper output bins. See covers paper common causes of printers 367 setting default size 44 setting sizes in Paper Handling menu 42 setting type in Paper Handling Menu 42 size detection in which to remove 135 removing and replacing 195 paper-feed assembly... types 14 tray selection 42, 49 types to avoid 19 websites for the HP LaserJet family of jams 297 fuser modes 47 fusing compatibility 19 guidelines 9, 14 jam detection 87 override A4/letter setting 45 pickup and feed operation 78 print media guide for ordering 362 weight equivalence...