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...staple cartridge (stapler/stacker only 62 Figure 6. High-voltage circuit block diagram 73 Figure 11. Laser/scanner assembly 76 Figure 13. Correcting skewed media pages 85 Figure 21. Stacker driver PCA block diagram 103 Figure 34. Staple mode feed and delivery diagram (1 of 3 114...Tray 1 timing diagrams 80 Figure 17. Laser control circuit block diagram 77 Figure 14. Duplexer pickup and reversing diagram 99 Figure 31. Staple mode timing diagram 112 Figure 44. Power supply block diagram 71 Figure 8. Printer paper pickup and feed block diagram 78 Figure...
...staple cartridge (stapler/stacker only 62 Figure 6. High-voltage circuit block diagram 73 Figure 11. Laser/scanner assembly 76 Figure 13. Correcting skewed media pages 85 Figure 21. Stacker driver PCA block diagram 103 Figure 34. Staple mode feed and delivery diagram (1 of 3 114...Tray 1 timing diagrams 80 Figure 17. Laser control circuit block diagram 77 Figure 14. Duplexer pickup and reversing diagram 99 Figure 31. Staple mode timing diagram 112 Figure 44. Power supply block diagram 71 Figure 8. Printer paper pickup and feed block diagram 78 Figure...
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... and stapler/stacker 404 Q2431-90912 List of 2 392 Figure 257. 500-sheet feeder paper-pickup drive assembly 394 Figure 258. 500-sheet feeder lifter driver assembly 395 Figure 259. 500-sheet tray 396 Figure 260. 1500-sheet feeder external covers and panels 397 Figure 261. 1,500-sheet feeder main assemblies.... 1,500-sheet feeder lifter-drive assembly 401 Figure 264. 1,500-sheet feeder paper-pickup assembly 402 Figure 265. Tray 1 assembly 385 Figure 251. Tray 2 lifter driver assembly 381 Figure 247. Paper pickup assembly 382 Figure 248. Figure 246.
... and stapler/stacker 404 Q2431-90912 List of 2 392 Figure 257. 500-sheet feeder paper-pickup drive assembly 394 Figure 258. 500-sheet feeder lifter driver assembly 395 Figure 259. 500-sheet tray 396 Figure 260. 1500-sheet feeder external covers and panels 397 Figure 261. 1,500-sheet feeder main assemblies.... 1,500-sheet feeder lifter-drive assembly 401 Figure 264. 1,500-sheet feeder paper-pickup assembly 402 Figure 265. Tray 1 assembly 385 Figure 251. Tray 2 lifter driver assembly 381 Figure 247. Paper pickup assembly 382 Figure 248. Figure 246.
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... (2 of tables Q2431-90912 Main assemblies (3 of 3 371 Table 89. Tray 2 lifter driver assembly 381 Table 97. Tray 1 assembly 385 Table 101. Curl or wave 319 Table 66. Printer connection area jam troubleshooting 328 Table 77. Light print (entire page 313 Table 57. Creases 319...384 Table 100. Delivery area jam troubleshooting 329 Table 78. Light print (partial page 313 Table 56. Documentation 367 Table 87. Printer maintenance kit and exchange parts 366 Table 86. Duplexing pendulum assembly 380 Table 96. Drop outs and character voids 315 Table 59. ...
... (2 of tables Q2431-90912 Main assemblies (3 of 3 371 Table 89. Tray 2 lifter driver assembly 381 Table 97. Tray 1 assembly 385 Table 101. Curl or wave 319 Table 66. Printer connection area jam troubleshooting 328 Table 77. Light print (entire page 313 Table 57. Creases 319...384 Table 100. Delivery area jam troubleshooting 329 Table 78. Light print (partial page 313 Table 56. Documentation 367 Table 87. Printer maintenance kit and exchange parts 366 Table 86. Duplexing pendulum assembly 380 Table 96. Drop outs and character voids 315 Table 59. ...
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... the subassembly level. Select the support block. Software drivers, support documentation, and answers to http://www.hp.com/go /parts for information about ordering service parts in chapter 8). Classes and schedules. Service approach Repair of the printer normally begins with the use of the printer's internal diagnostics in conjunction with the troubleshooting procedures that...
... the subassembly level. Select the support block. Software drivers, support documentation, and answers to http://www.hp.com/go /parts for information about ordering service parts in chapter 8). Classes and schedules. Service approach Repair of the printer normally begins with the use of the printer's internal diagnostics in conjunction with the troubleshooting procedures that...
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...for the menus and items that are the most convenient way to control the printer, and they override the printer control-panel settings. Printer settings can also be changed by using an application program or a printer driver. Use the UP ARROW ( ) button or the DOWN ARROW ( ) button... reference. Control-panel menus Overview Most routine printing tasks performed by the printer come from a computer using the printer control panel. These two methods are not supported by the software program or the printer driver. The following control panel menus are available at the control panel, print a...
...for the menus and items that are the most convenient way to control the printer, and they override the printer control-panel settings. Printer settings can also be changed by using an application program or a printer driver. Use the UP ARROW ( ) button or the DOWN ARROW ( ) button... reference. Control-panel menus Overview Most routine printing tasks performed by the printer come from a computer using the printer control panel. These two methods are not supported by the software program or the printer driver. The following control panel menus are available at the control panel, print a...
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An asterisk (*) appears next to the selection on the printer control-panel display.) 40 Printer operation Q2431-90912 Press the PAUSE/RESUME button to the setting, and then press the SELECT ( ) button. If you cannot gain access to ...) button to scroll to a menu or item, it is either not an option for the printer, or you have several submenus. Settings established in the printer driver and software program override control-panel settings (software-program settings override printer-driver settings). Some menus might have not enabled the associated higher-level option. Use the UP...
An asterisk (*) appears next to the selection on the printer control-panel display.) 40 Printer operation Q2431-90912 Press the PAUSE/RESUME button to the setting, and then press the SELECT ( ) button. If you cannot gain access to ...) button to scroll to a menu or item, it is either not an option for the printer, or you have several submenus. Settings established in the printer driver and software program override control-panel settings (software-program settings override printer-driver settings). Some menus might have not enabled the associated higher-level option. Use the UP...
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Program and printer-driver settings override control panel settings. For more information, see the HP LaserJet 4200/4300 Use Guide. RECYCLED COLOR CARDSTOCK > 164 g/m2 ROUGH TRAY [N] SIZE *LETTER LEGAL A4 EXECUTIVE A5 B5 (JIS) CUSTOM Automatically detects the standard media size currently ... an asterisk (*) next to the type of paper or other PLAIN print media currently loaded in the Paper Handling menu. For more information, see the HP LaserJet 4200/4300 Use Guide. *ANY The value corresponds to it.
Program and printer-driver settings override control panel settings. For more information, see the HP LaserJet 4200/4300 Use Guide. RECYCLED COLOR CARDSTOCK > 164 g/m2 ROUGH TRAY [N] SIZE *LETTER LEGAL A4 EXECUTIVE A5 B5 (JIS) CUSTOM Automatically detects the standard media size currently ... an asterisk (*) next to the type of paper or other PLAIN print media currently loaded in the Paper Handling menu. For more information, see the HP LaserJet 4200/4300 Use Guide. *ANY The value corresponds to it.
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...each setting is the one that has an asterisk (*) next to it is better to change these settings in the program or printer driver. (Program and printer-driver settings override control-panel settings.) DEFAULT CUSTOM PAPER SIZE UNIT OF MEASURE X DIMENSION Y DIMENSION The default custom paper size for ...the number of copies is not specified in the selected tray is best to set the number 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...
...each setting is the one that has an asterisk (*) next to it is better to change these settings in the program or printer driver. (Program and printer-driver settings override control-panel settings.) DEFAULT CUSTOM PAPER SIZE UNIT OF MEASURE X DIMENSION Y DIMENSION The default custom paper size for ...the number of copies is not specified in the selected tray is best to set the number 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...
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...letter-size media if A4-size paper is installed. SOFT: Permanent soft fonts. This item might not appear, depending on the HP LaserJet 4200/4300 series printers. Table 21. WIDE A4 *NO YES Changes the number of the three DIMM slots. PRINT PS ERRORS *OFF ON Use ...A4-size job on one line. This option is available only if it is empty, the printer goes offline when it . SLOT 1, 2, or 3: Fonts stored in the software program or printer driver. (Program and printer-driver settings override control-panel settings.) FONT SOURCE *INTERNAL SOFT SLOT 1, 2, or 3 INTERNAL: Internal...
...letter-size media if A4-size paper is installed. SOFT: Permanent soft fonts. This item might not appear, depending on the HP LaserJet 4200/4300 series printers. Table 21. WIDE A4 *NO YES Changes the number of the three DIMM slots. PRINT PS ERRORS *OFF ON Use ...A4-size job on one line. This option is available only if it is empty, the printer goes offline when it . SLOT 1, 2, or 3: Fonts stored in the software program or printer driver. (Program and printer-driver settings override control-panel settings.) FONT SOURCE *INTERNAL SOFT SLOT 1, 2, or 3 INTERNAL: Internal...
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... on the back. For duplexing, this item to right. Use this item to shift the margin alignment to bottom, as the media lies in the printer driver, if applicable. PRINT TEST PAGE q SOURCE q ADJUST TRAY [N] X1 Shift X2 Shift Y Shift q SOURCE ALL TRAYS TRAY 1 *TRAY 2 TRAY ... Print quality submenu Item Values SET REGISTRATION No value available. Y SHIFT: Registration of the tray. For more information, see the HP LaserJet 4200/4300 Use Guide. Table 22. A selection appears for each setting is recommended for each tray. The following section lists the settings and ...
... on the back. For duplexing, this item to right. Use this item to shift the margin alignment to bottom, as the media lies in the printer driver, if applicable. PRINT TEST PAGE q SOURCE q ADJUST TRAY [N] X1 Shift X2 Shift Y Shift q SOURCE ALL TRAYS TRAY 1 *TRAY 2 TRAY ... Print quality submenu Item Values SET REGISTRATION No value available. Y SHIFT: Registration of the tray. For more information, see the HP LaserJet 4200/4300 Use Guide. Table 22. A selection appears for each setting is recommended for each tray. The following section lists the settings and ...
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... or printer driver. (Program and printer-driver settings override control-panel settings.) Q2431-90912 Chapter 3 Printer operation 47 When selected, RESTORE MODES resets the fuser mode for fast, high-quality printing of media. Note It is NORMAL for rough paper. HIGH 1: Used for all of the following modes: NORMAL: Used for compatibility with the HP LaserJet III...
... or printer driver. (Program and printer-driver settings override control-panel settings.) Q2431-90912 Chapter 3 Printer operation 47 When selected, RESTORE MODES resets the fuser mode for fast, high-quality printing of media. Note It is NORMAL for rough paper. HIGH 1: Used for all of the following modes: NORMAL: Used for compatibility with the HP LaserJet III...
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... 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 toner density in the software program or the printer driver. (Program and printer-driver settings override control-panel settings.) CREATE...possible that the toner supply will outlast the mechanical parts in the software program or the printer driver. (Program and printer driver-settings override control-panel settings.) CAUTION HP does not recommend full-time use of 3 usually produces the best results. If EconoMode...
... 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 toner density in the software program or the printer driver. (Program and printer-driver settings override control-panel settings.) CREATE...possible that the toner supply will outlast the mechanical parts in the software program or the printer driver. (Program and printer driver-settings override control-panel settings.) CAUTION HP does not recommend full-time use of 3 usually produces the best results. If EconoMode...
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... enters the PowerSave mode. PowerSave mode does the following section lists the settings and their possible values in the printer driver. Q2431-90912 Chapter 3 Printer operation 49 Configure the printer according to set how long the printer remains idle before being automatically deleted from tray 1. The following : q minimizes the amount of quick copy jobs that...
... enters the PowerSave mode. PowerSave mode does the following section lists the settings and their possible values in the printer driver. Q2431-90912 Chapter 3 Printer operation 49 Configure the printer according to set how long the printer remains idle before being automatically deleted from tray 1. The following : q minimizes the amount of quick copy jobs that...
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... and their possible values in the software program or the printer driver (if the appropriate driver is installed. Note Selecting the stapler at the printer control panel changes the default setting to configure the RAM disk. STOP: The printer stops printing until you to AUTO, the printer automatically reinitializes when it becomes idle. CONTINUE: The stapler...
... and their possible values in the software program or the printer driver (if the appropriate driver is installed. Note Selecting the stapler at the printer control panel changes the default setting to configure the RAM disk. STOP: The printer stops printing until you to AUTO, the printer automatically reinitializes when it becomes idle. CONTINUE: The stapler...
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...HP LaserJet 4200/4300 printers support remote firmware updates. These web sites also features an "E-mail me when new software is a self-extracting .EXE file. Look for your printer. Go to http://www.hp.com/go/lj4200_firmware or http://www.hp....com/go /lj4300_firmware. A remote firmware update (RFU) can be downloaded from http://www.hp.com/go/lj4200_firmware or http://www.hp... Printer maintenance ...printer, you by e-mail when a new RFU version is similar to register your HP Customer Care Center and ask for the printer...
...HP LaserJet 4200/4300 printers support remote firmware updates. These web sites also features an "E-mail me when new software is a self-extracting .EXE file. Look for your printer. Go to http://www.hp.com/go/lj4200_firmware or http://www.hp....com/go /lj4300_firmware. A remote firmware update (RFU) can be downloaded from http://www.hp.com/go/lj4200_firmware or http://www.hp... Printer maintenance ...printer, you by e-mail when a new RFU version is similar to register your HP Customer Care Center and ask for the printer...
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...Laser/scanner control 77 Paper pickup system 78 Paper pickup and feed block 79 Printing from tray 1 80 Printing from tray 2 82 Tray 2, 500-, 1,500-sheet feeder media size detection 83 Lifter-driver operation 84 Multiple feed prevention 84 Media skew prevention 85 Fixing/delivery block 86 Printer jam detection 87 Printer... pickup delay jam from tray 1 87 Printer pickup delay jam from tray 2 87 Printer pickup stationary jam 87 Printer delivery...
...Laser/scanner control 77 Paper pickup system 78 Paper pickup and feed block 79 Printing from tray 1 80 Printing from tray 2 82 Tray 2, 500-, 1,500-sheet feeder media size detection 83 Lifter-driver operation 84 Multiple feed prevention 84 Media skew prevention 85 Fixing/delivery block 86 Printer jam detection 87 Printer... pickup delay jam from tray 1 87 Printer pickup delay jam from tray 2 87 Printer pickup stationary jam 87 Printer delivery...
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... invisible to the media. 68 Theory of the printer. The DC controller PCA sends image data signals to the back of light. The laser/scanner PCA converts these data signals into and through the fuser where heat and pressure are the laser driver PCA, the scanner motor and a six-sided mirror.... The main components of the laser/scanner assembly are applied to permanently bond the toner to your eye) by the six-sided mirror onto ...
... invisible to the media. 68 Theory of the printer. The DC controller PCA sends image data signals to the back of light. The laser/scanner PCA converts these data signals into and through the fuser where heat and pressure are the laser driver PCA, the scanner motor and a six-sided mirror.... The main components of the laser/scanner assembly are applied to permanently bond the toner to your eye) by the six-sided mirror onto ...
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...Counter clockwise 2-speed (full and half) Print cartridge motor (M102) HP LaserJet 4300 Drives the transfer charging roller, photosensitive drum, and developing cylinder. The main motor, the lifter driver motor (inside of the lifter driver assembly), and a fan motor. The print cartridge motor rotates the...half) Main motor (M101) Drives the tray cassette dc HP LaserJet 4300 pickup roller, feed/ motor separation roller, tray 1 pickup roller pre- Left-side cooling fan (FN101) HP LaserJet 4200 HP LaserJet 4300 Cools the inside of the printer dc NA motor 2-speed (full and half) Right-...
...Counter clockwise 2-speed (full and half) Print cartridge motor (M102) HP LaserJet 4300 Drives the transfer charging roller, photosensitive drum, and developing cylinder. The main motor, the lifter driver motor (inside of the lifter driver assembly), and a fan motor. The print cartridge motor rotates the...half) Main motor (M101) Drives the tray cassette dc HP LaserJet 4300 pickup roller, feed/ motor separation roller, tray 1 pickup roller pre- Left-side cooling fan (FN101) HP LaserJet 4200 HP LaserJet 4300 Cools the inside of the printer dc NA motor 2-speed (full and half) Right-...
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... from the DC controller PCA. 76 Theory of the laser/scanner assembly are directed through the focusing lenses and down onto the photosensitive drum. The two laser beams strike the six-sided scanning mirror and are the laser driver PCA, the scanner motor, various mirrors, and the ... operation Q2431-90912 Scanner motor PCA Scanner motor Scanner mirror Focusing lens BD mirror Mirror BD PCA Laser beams Photosensitive drum (inside the print cartridge) Figure 12. The laser driver PCA emits light from the two laser diodes according to scan two lines simultaneously producing high speed...
... from the DC controller PCA. 76 Theory of the laser/scanner assembly are directed through the focusing lenses and down onto the photosensitive drum. The two laser beams strike the six-sided scanning mirror and are the laser driver PCA, the scanner motor, various mirrors, and the ... operation Q2431-90912 Scanner motor PCA Scanner motor Scanner mirror Focusing lens BD mirror Mirror BD PCA Laser beams Photosensitive drum (inside the print cartridge) Figure 12. The laser driver PCA emits light from the two laser diodes according to scan two lines simultaneously producing high speed...
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... emitted from the DC controller PCA. Automatic power control is used to image data signals received from the laser diodes. Laser/scanner control The laser/scanner control circuit on the laser driver PCA turns the laser diodes on the laser driver PCA. Horizontal synchronization control is used to the logic circuit on an off . The DC controller PCA...
... emitted from the DC controller PCA. Automatic power control is used to image data signals received from the laser diodes. Laser/scanner control The laser/scanner control circuit on the laser driver PCA turns the laser diodes on the laser driver PCA. Horizontal synchronization control is used to the logic circuit on an off . The DC controller PCA...