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...210. HP LaserJet 4200 wiring diagram 348 Figure 226. DC controller connectors diagram 356 Figure 234. Engine test-page switch 254 Figure 205. Jam locations 295 Figure 207. Location of main printer parts (1 of printer PCAs 338 Figure 216. Location of main printer parts (4 of printer motors ... status page 242 Figure 204. Location of 4 224 Figure 198. 1,500-sheet feeder paper-pickup drive assembly 225 Figure 199. HP LaserJet 4300 wiring diagram 349 Figure 227. 500-sheet feeder wiring diagram 350 Figure 228. 1,500-sheet feeder wiring diagram 351 Figure 229. ...
...210. HP LaserJet 4200 wiring diagram 348 Figure 226. DC controller connectors diagram 356 Figure 234. Engine test-page switch 254 Figure 205. Jam locations 295 Figure 207. Location of main printer parts (1 of printer PCAs 338 Figure 216. Location of main printer parts (4 of printer motors ... status page 242 Figure 204. Location of 4 224 Figure 198. 1,500-sheet feeder paper-pickup drive assembly 225 Figure 199. HP LaserJet 4300 wiring diagram 349 Figure 227. 500-sheet feeder wiring diagram 350 Figure 228. 1,500-sheet feeder wiring diagram 351 Figure 229. ...
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Product configurations HP LaserJet 4200 series HP LaserJet 4300 series q Q2425A q 48 MB RAM, expandable to ... 64 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-... 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 1 Printer description 3 Table 1. Printer configurations Base model The HP LaserJet 4200/4300 series printer is...
Product configurations HP LaserJet 4200 series HP LaserJet 4300 series q Q2425A q 48 MB RAM, expandable to ... 64 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-... 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 1 Printer description 3 Table 1. Printer configurations Base model The HP LaserJet 4200/4300 series printer is...
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...information as Q2431A for the HP LaserJet 4200/4300 products. The serial number contains information about the country/region of origin, the revision level, the production code, and the production number of the printer. Figure 1. Sample model and serial number label 4 Printer description Q2431-90912 Model ...and serial numbers The model number and printer serial number are listed on an identification label located under the top...
...information as Q2431A for the HP LaserJet 4200/4300 products. The serial number contains information about the country/region of origin, the revision level, the production code, and the production number of the printer. Figure 1. Sample model and serial number label 4 Printer description Q2431-90912 Model ...and serial numbers The model number and printer serial number are listed on an identification label located under the top...
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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. Printer physical dimensions 6 Printer description Q2431-90912
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....0 .07 HP LaserJet 4300n 685 (45 ppm) 23 22.7 .07 HP LaserJet 4300tn 685 (45 ppm) 24 22.6 .07 HP LaserJet 4300dtn 685 (45 ppm) 26 24.0 .07 HP LaserJet 4300dtns 685 (45 ppm) 26 24.5 .07 HP LaserJet 4300dtnsL 685 (45 ppm) 27 at least 24.9 .07 1. 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...
....0 .07 HP LaserJet 4300n 685 (45 ppm) 23 22.7 .07 HP LaserJet 4300tn 685 (45 ppm) 24 22.6 .07 HP LaserJet 4300dtn 685 (45 ppm) 26 24.0 .07 HP LaserJet 4300dtns 685 (45 ppm) 26 24.5 .07 HP LaserJet 4300dtnsL 685 (45 ppm) 27 at least 24.9 .07 1. 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...
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...total, combining standard and accessory memory DIMMs 8 Printer description Q2431-90912 See http://www.hp.com/support/lj4200 or http://www.hp.com/support/lj4300 for a typical 8.2 amps product 3.3 amps Table 5. General specifications Description Operating temperature HP LaserJet 4200 10° to 32° C (... to 90° F) Relative humidity 20 percent to 80 percent Speed, in pages per ISO 9296 Printing, 35 ppm (HP LaserJet 4200 series) Printing, 45 ppm (HP LaserJet 4300 series) PowerSave LpAm= 54 dB (A) LpAm= 56 dB (A) LpAm= 27 dB (A) Values are subject to 240 volts (+/-...
...total, combining standard and accessory memory DIMMs 8 Printer description Q2431-90912 See http://www.hp.com/support/lj4200 or http://www.hp.com/support/lj4300 for a typical 8.2 amps product 3.3 amps Table 5. General specifications Description Operating temperature HP LaserJet 4200 10° to 32° C (... to 90° F) Relative humidity 20 percent to 80 percent Speed, in pages per ISO 9296 Printing, 35 ppm (HP LaserJet 4200 series) Printing, 45 ppm (HP LaserJet 4300 series) PowerSave LpAm= 54 dB (A) LpAm= 56 dB (A) LpAm= 27 dB (A) Values are subject to 240 volts (+/-...
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... paper q Guidelines for paper to http://www.hp.com or visit your local HP authorized reseller. Paper specifications Note CAUTION HP LaserJet 4200/4300 printers produce excellent print quality. Media that is outside HP specifications can use only high-quality media, such as HP-brand paper and print media. To order HP quality papers and supplies, go to meet these...
... paper q Guidelines for paper to http://www.hp.com or visit your local HP authorized reseller. Paper specifications Note CAUTION HP LaserJet 4200/4300 printers produce excellent print quality. Media that is outside HP specifications can use only high-quality media, such as HP-brand paper and print media. To order HP quality papers and supplies, go to meet these...
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... in manufacturer specifications or environmental conditions. Q2431-90912 Chapter 1 Printer description 19 These materials can affect the performance of the HP LaserJet 4200/4300 printer unless the paper or other print media used is extremely shiny or glossy. See "Envelope construction" on page 17. q Envelopes with HP LaserJet printers. Note Types of print media to avoid The following characteristics...
... in manufacturer specifications or environmental conditions. Q2431-90912 Chapter 1 Printer description 19 These materials can affect the performance of the HP LaserJet 4200/4300 printer unless the paper or other print media used is extremely shiny or glossy. See "Envelope construction" on page 17. q Envelopes with HP LaserJet printers. Note Types of print media to avoid The following characteristics...
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... environment, this device must accept any interference received, including interference that the product Product Name: HP LaserJet 4200 series HP LaserJet 4300 series Regulatory Model Numbers: BOISB-0203-00 BOISB-0204-00 Product Options: ALL conforms to the... following Product Specifications: 1) Safety: EMC: IEC 60950:1999 / EN 60950:2000 IEC 60825-1:1993+A1 / EN 60825-1+A11 Class 1 Laser...é électromagnétique (CEM). 26 Printer description Q2431-90912
... environment, this device must accept any interference received, including interference that the product Product Name: HP LaserJet 4200 series HP LaserJet 4300 series Regulatory Model Numbers: BOISB-0203-00 BOISB-0204-00 Product Options: ALL conforms to the... following Product Specifications: 1) Safety: EMC: IEC 60950:1999 / EN 60950:2000 IEC 60825-1:1993+A1 / EN 60825-1+A11 Class 1 Laser...é électromagnétique (CEM). 26 Printer description Q2431-90912
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...five-percent page coverage, a print cartridge prints approximately 12,000 pages (for the HP LaserJet 4200) or 18,000 pages (for example, the print cartridge, the drum, and the...to make a variety of the printer. q Non-U.S. returns Customers should call (1) (800) 340-2445 or visit the HP LaserJet supplies http://www.hp.com/recycle website. Q2431-90912 ...the world' landfills. this product's printing supplies (for the HP LaserJet 4300). For more environmentally responsible return of used LaserJet print cartridges that a refilled print cartridge functions at the same...
...five-percent page coverage, a print cartridge prints approximately 12,000 pages (for the HP LaserJet 4200) or 18,000 pages (for example, the print cartridge, the drum, and the...to make a variety of the printer. q Non-U.S. returns Customers should call (1) (800) 340-2445 or visit the HP LaserJet supplies http://www.hp.com/recycle website. Q2431-90912 ...the world' landfills. this product's printing supplies (for the HP LaserJet 4300). For more environmentally responsible return of used LaserJet print cartridges that a refilled print cartridge functions at the same...
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... to print or delete. PRINT CONFIGURATION The configuration page shows the current printer configuration. To print a configuration page, see the HP LaserJet 4200/4300 Use Guide. The file directory shows information for the printer, calculation of the remaining number of pages that the supplies can print...Item Explanation PRINT MENU MAP The menu map shows the layout and current settings of the printer control-panel menu items. To print a menu map, see the HP LaserJet 4200/4300 Use Guide. PRINT FILE DIRECTORY This directory appears only if a mass storage device that ...
... to print or delete. PRINT CONFIGURATION The configuration page shows the current printer configuration. To print a configuration page, see the HP LaserJet 4200/4300 Use Guide. The file directory shows information for the printer, calculation of the remaining number of pages that the supplies can print...Item Explanation PRINT MENU MAP The menu map shows the layout and current settings of the printer control-panel menu items. To print a menu map, see the HP LaserJet 4200/4300 Use Guide. PRINT FILE DIRECTORY This directory appears only if a mass storage device that ...
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...loaded in the tray. Some items on page 14. The following section lists the settings and their possible values in the software program or the printer driver. ANY: If both the type and size for tray 1 are set to the type of paper or other PLAIN print media currently ... print by selecting the type and size of paper in the Paper Handling menu. For more information, see the HP LaserJet 4200/4300 Use Guide. *ANY The value corresponds to ANY, LETTERHEAD the printer will pull media from LABELS tray 1 unless the type or size of the print job matches BOND the type ...
...loaded in the tray. Some items on page 14. The following section lists the settings and their possible values in the software program or the printer driver. ANY: If both the type and size for tray 1 are set to the type of paper or other PLAIN print media currently ... print by selecting the type and size of paper in the Paper Handling menu. For more information, see the HP LaserJet 4200/4300 Use Guide. *ANY The value corresponds to ANY, LETTERHEAD the printer will pull media from LABELS tray 1 unless the type or size of the print job matches BOND the type ...
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... 1, 2, or 3 INTERNAL: Internal fonts. an object orientated computer language used to be printed on the HP LaserJet 4200/4300 series printers. Table 22. SLOT 1, 2, or 3: Fonts stored in the PCL submenu. This item might not appear, depending on the HP LaserJet 4 series printers. ON: PS error page prints when PS errors occur. Table 21. PRINT PS ERRORS *OFF...
... 1, 2, or 3 INTERNAL: Internal fonts. an object orientated computer language used to be printed on the HP LaserJet 4200/4300 series printers. Table 22. SLOT 1, 2, or 3: Fonts stored in the PCL submenu. This item might not appear, depending on the HP LaserJet 4 series printers. ON: PS error page prints when PS errors occur. Table 21. PRINT PS ERRORS *OFF...
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... is the number of the tray. Some environments, such as selections, where [N] is encountered in the tray. 46 Printer operation Q2431-90912 For more information, see the HP LaserJet 4200/4300 Use Guide. In general, it . X2 SHIFT: Registration of the image on the page from side to right. ...page from side to change these settings in the tray. Table 22. PC8 or PC-850 is printed on the back. Program and printer-driver settings override control-panel settings. The following section lists the settings and their possible values in a font. PRINT TEST PAGE q SOURCE...
... is the number of the tray. Some environments, such as selections, where [N] is encountered in the tray. 46 Printer operation Q2431-90912 For more information, see the HP LaserJet 4200/4300 Use Guide. In general, it . X2 SHIFT: Registration of the image on the page from side to right. ...page from side to change these settings in the tray. Table 22. PC8 or PC-850 is printed on the back. Program and printer-driver settings override control-panel settings. The following section lists the settings and their possible values in a font. PRINT TEST PAGE q SOURCE...
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... to act if the print cartridge is shown on the printer control-panel display, and the printer goes offline for printer jam recovery (usually ON). 50 Printer operation Q2431-90912 For the 18,000-page cartridge in the LaserJet 4200 series, 15 percent means that job. JAM RECOVERY OFF ON *... cartridge is cleared. If the printer is on the printer control panel display, and the printer remains offline until the end 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 percent means that prevents...
... to act if the print cartridge is shown on the printer control-panel display, and the printer goes offline for printer jam recovery (usually ON). 50 Printer operation Q2431-90912 For the 18,000-page cartridge in the LaserJet 4200 series, 15 percent means that job. JAM RECOVERY OFF ON *... cartridge is cleared. If the printer is on the printer control panel display, and the printer remains offline until the end 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 percent means that prevents...
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... to 10 seconds. 3. Maintenance kit part numbers Part name Part number q 110-V printer kit (HP LaserJet 4200 series) Q2429A q 110-V printer kit (HP LaserJet 4300 series) Q2436A q 220-V printer kit (HP LaserJet 4200 series) Q2430A q 220-V printer kit (HP LaserJet 4300 series) Q2437A The maintenance kit contains userreplaceable parts and instructions for the printer, two 500-sheet feeders and one 1,500-sheet feeder are included in this...
... to 10 seconds. 3. Maintenance kit part numbers Part name Part number q 110-V printer kit (HP LaserJet 4200 series) Q2429A q 110-V printer kit (HP LaserJet 4300 series) Q2436A q 220-V printer kit (HP LaserJet 4200 series) Q2430A q 220-V printer kit (HP LaserJet 4300 series) Q2437A The maintenance kit contains userreplaceable parts and instructions for the printer, two 500-sheet feeders and one 1,500-sheet feeder are included in this...
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...RH7-1443-000CN none 25,000 hours Stapler unit Q2443-67903 none 50,000 staple operations Note If an HP LaserJet 4200/4300 printer component is not listed in the printer. Table 29. Component life expectancies and part numbers Part name Part number Exchange number Expected life Tray 1...-000CN none 200,000 pages Feed and separation rollers (trays 2, 3, and 4) RM1-0037-000CN none 200,000 pages Fuser HP LaserJet 4200 110-V HP LaserJet 4300 110-V HP LaserJet 4200 220- V RM1-0013-000CN RM1-0101-000CN RM1-0014-000CN RM1-0102-000CN Q2425-69004 Q2431-69005 Q2425-69005 Q2431-69006...
...RH7-1443-000CN none 25,000 hours Stapler unit Q2443-67903 none 50,000 staple operations Note If an HP LaserJet 4200/4300 printer component is not listed in the printer. Table 29. Component life expectancies and part numbers Part name Part number Exchange number Expected life Tray 1...-000CN none 200,000 pages Feed and separation rollers (trays 2, 3, and 4) RM1-0037-000CN none 200,000 pages Fuser HP LaserJet 4200 110-V HP LaserJet 4300 110-V HP LaserJet 4200 220- V RM1-0013-000CN RM1-0101-000CN RM1-0014-000CN RM1-0102-000CN Q2425-69004 Q2431-69005 Q2425-69005 Q2431-69006...
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... version of three steps: 1. Downloading a remote firmware update Note Note Not all HP LaserJet 4200/4300 printers support remote firmware updates. For more information about RFUs, contact your printer. A remote firmware update (RFU) can be downloaded from http://www.hp.com/go/lj4200_firmware or http://www.hp.com/go /lj4300_firmware and download the update. 3. Downloading a RFU is similar...
... version of three steps: 1. Downloading a remote firmware update Note Note Not all HP LaserJet 4200/4300 printers support remote firmware updates. For more information about RFUs, contact your printer. A remote firmware update (RFU) can be downloaded from http://www.hp.com/go/lj4200_firmware or http://www.hp.com/go /lj4300_firmware and download the update. 3. Downloading a RFU is similar...
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... fan motors. The print cartridge motor rotates the photo sensitive drum (the photosensitive drum used in the larger HP LaserJet 4300 print cartridge is used for image formation (rotating the photosensitive drum in the HP LaserJet 4200 printer). motor HP LaserJet 4300 1-speed Failure detection Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 70 Theory of the lifter driver assembly), and a fan...
... fan motors. The print cartridge motor rotates the photo sensitive drum (the photosensitive drum used in the larger HP LaserJet 4300 print cartridge is used for image formation (rotating the photosensitive drum in the HP LaserJet 4200 printer). motor HP LaserJet 4300 1-speed Failure detection Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 70 Theory of the lifter driver assembly), and a fan...
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... tray's rollers for the HP LaserJet 4300 printer. Replace the print cartridge. q Process a printer cleaning page. See "DC controller PCA" on the drum, replace the print cartridge. 2. Formatter assembly. If the defect developed on page 181. 3. See "Fuser" on page 162. q Clean the laser path. See "Fuser" ...defective. 2. q Replace the laser/scanner assembly. The fuser roller is low or the print cartridge 1. See"Fuser" on page 310. Table 68. Check the tray 1 feed roller and the other sources of 12,000 pages for the HP LaserJet 4200 printer and 18,000 pages for...
... tray's rollers for the HP LaserJet 4300 printer. Replace the print cartridge. q Process a printer cleaning page. See "DC controller PCA" on the drum, replace the print cartridge. 2. Formatter assembly. If the defect developed on page 181. 3. See "Fuser" on page 162. q Clean the laser path. See "Fuser" ...defective. 2. q Replace the laser/scanner assembly. The fuser roller is low or the print cartridge 1. See"Fuser" on page 310. Table 68. Check the tray 1 feed roller and the other sources of 12,000 pages for the HP LaserJet 4200 printer and 18,000 pages for...