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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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... 109. Main cooling fan (1 of 2 155 Figure 92. Cooling fan (HP LaserJet 4300 series only; 1 of 5 172 Figure 117. Cooling fan (HP LaserJet 4300 series only; 5 of 5 170 Figure 113. Transfer roller 138 Figure 62.... Tray 1 (6 of 4 149 Figure 81. Tray 2 media-size sensor (1 of figures Q2431-90912 Laser/scanner (1 of 4 173 x List of 2 167 Figure 107. Figure 54. Rear output bin (2 of...size sensor (2 of 2 162 Figure 102. Location of 5 147 Figure 78. Top cover (4 of printer, input trays, and cabinet wheel locks 136 Figure 59. Main cooling fan (3 of 5 146 Figure...
... 109. Main cooling fan (1 of 2 155 Figure 92. Cooling fan (HP LaserJet 4300 series only; 1 of 5 172 Figure 117. Cooling fan (HP LaserJet 4300 series only; 5 of 5 170 Figure 113. Transfer roller 138 Figure 62.... Tray 1 (6 of 4 149 Figure 81. Tray 2 media-size sensor (1 of figures Q2431-90912 Laser/scanner (1 of 4 173 x List of 2 167 Figure 107. Figure 54. Rear output bin (2 of...size sensor (2 of 2 162 Figure 102. Location of 5 147 Figure 78. Top cover (4 of printer, input trays, and cabinet wheel locks 136 Figure 59. Main cooling fan (3 of 5 146 Figure...
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... (2 of 3 370 Figure 239. Sample menu map page 240 Figure 202. Location of printer PCAs 338 Figure 216. Location of printer switches and sensors 336 Figure 214. Location of 1,500-sheet paper feeder main parts (1 of 3 374 Figure 241. HP LaserJet 4300 wiring diagram 349 Figure 227. 500-sheet feeder wiring diagram 350 Figure 228...
... (2 of 3 370 Figure 239. Sample menu map page 240 Figure 202. Location of printer PCAs 338 Figure 216. Location of printer switches and sensors 336 Figure 214. Location of 1,500-sheet paper feeder main parts (1 of 3 374 Figure 241. HP LaserJet 4300 wiring diagram 349 Figure 227. 500-sheet feeder wiring diagram 350 Figure 228...
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returns 25 Declarations of Conformity 26 Canadian DOC regulations 26 2 Printer description Q2431-90912 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 Non-U.S.
returns 25 Declarations of Conformity 26 Canadian DOC regulations 26 2 Printer description Q2431-90912 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 Non-U.S.
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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...
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...
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... as Q2431A for the HP LaserJet 4200/4300 products. Sample model and serial number label 4 Printer description Q2431-90912 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. An example... of a serial number is alphanumeric, such as shown in figure 1. Model and serial numbers The model number and printer serial number are listed on an identification label located under ...
... as Q2431A for the HP LaserJet 4200/4300 products. Sample model and serial number label 4 Printer description Q2431-90912 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. An example... of a serial number is alphanumeric, such as shown in figure 1. Model and serial numbers The model number and printer serial number are listed on an identification label located under ...
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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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... operating voltages. Table 3. PowerSave default activation time is sold. Converting operating voltages can damage the printer and void the product warranty. Q2431-90912 Chapter 1 Printer description 7 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...
... operating voltages. Table 3. PowerSave default activation time is sold. Converting operating voltages can damage the printer and void the product warranty. Q2431-90912 Chapter 1 Printer description 7 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...
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...meet these guidelines can cause problems for more jams q premature wear on the printer, requiring repair For best results, use of paper and other print media in the HP LaserJet Printer Family Print Media Guide. Hewlett-Packard Company cannot recommend the use only high-.... This might be the result of the guidelines specified here and still not produce satisfactory results. Paper specifications Note CAUTION HP LaserJet 4200/4300 printers produce excellent print quality. Media that it meets the requirements specified here and in accordance with the following problems: q ...
...meet these guidelines can cause problems for more jams q premature wear on the printer, requiring repair For best results, use of paper and other print media in the HP LaserJet Printer Family Print Media Guide. Hewlett-Packard Company cannot recommend the use only high-.... This might be the result of the guidelines specified here and still not produce satisfactory results. Paper specifications Note CAUTION HP LaserJet 4200/4300 printers produce excellent print quality. Media that it meets the requirements specified here and in accordance with the following problems: q ...
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...inches) Minimum: 76 by 127 mm (3 by 5 inches) Envelope Commercial #10 Envelope DL ISO Envelope C5 ISO Envelope B5 ISO Envelope Monarch #7-3/4 Transparencies (for monochrome LaserJet printers only) Maximum: 216 by 356 mm (8.5 by 14 inches) 105 by 241 mm (4.1 by 9.5 inches) 110 by 220 mm (4.3 by 8.7 inches) 162 by ... (20 to 28 lb) Thickness: 0.099 to 0.114 mm (0.0039 to 0.0045 inch) Capacity2 100 sheets of media The printer always prints at half speed from tray 1. The printer also prints at half speed from all other trays when printing on media sizes other than letter, legal, and A4. Table...
...inches) Minimum: 76 by 127 mm (3 by 5 inches) Envelope Commercial #10 Envelope DL ISO Envelope C5 ISO Envelope B5 ISO Envelope Monarch #7-3/4 Transparencies (for monochrome LaserJet printers only) Maximum: 216 by 356 mm (8.5 by 14 inches) 105 by 241 mm (4.1 by 9.5 inches) 110 by 220 mm (4.3 by 8.7 inches) 162 by ... (20 to 28 lb) Thickness: 0.099 to 0.114 mm (0.0039 to 0.0045 inch) Capacity2 100 sheets of media The printer always prints at half speed from tray 1. The printer also prints at half speed from all other trays when printing on media sizes other than letter, legal, and A4. Table...
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...laser printers are multiple-layer media that can easily melt in any direction. Do not attempt to duplex overhead transparencies or leave the printer default set to DUPLEX=ON. Close the rear output bin to print transparencies to print overhead transparencies. Labels used in the HP LaserJet printer... must be compatible with a release agent). Transparencies used in the printer must be designed specifically for 0.05 seconds (this is a significant risk of ...
...laser printers are multiple-layer media that can easily melt in any direction. Do not attempt to duplex overhead transparencies or leave the printer default set to DUPLEX=ON. Close the rear output bin to print transparencies to print overhead transparencies. Labels used in the HP LaserJet printer... must be compatible with a release agent). Transparencies used in the printer must be designed specifically for 0.05 seconds (this is a significant risk of ...
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..., snaps, tie strings, windows, or synthetic materials. q Multipart forms. q Print media that is specifically designed to work with HP LaserJet printers. These materials can affect the performance of differences in the printer because of the HP LaserJet 4200/4300 printer unless the paper or other print media used is damaged, curled, wrinkled, or irregularly shaped. Some media types...
..., snaps, tie strings, windows, or synthetic materials. q Multipart forms. q Print media that is specifically designed to work with HP LaserJet printers. These materials can affect the performance of differences in the printer because of the HP LaserJet 4200/4300 printer unless the paper or other print media used is damaged, curled, wrinkled, or irregularly shaped. Some media types...
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...efficiency. Paper This product is capable of using recycled papers when the paper meets the guidelines outlined in the HP LaserJet Printer Family Print Media Guide. (See http://www.hp.com/support/ljpaperguide.) This product is a U.S. ENERGY STAR® is suitable for the use of recycled paper... according to DIN 19309. 24 Printer description Q2431-90912 Paper use and free take back program is available in every new HP LaserJet print cartridge and supplies package. For more than 48 countries/ regions. Plastics Plastic parts over...
...efficiency. Paper This product is capable of using recycled papers when the paper meets the guidelines outlined in the HP LaserJet Printer Family Print Media Guide. (See http://www.hp.com/support/ljpaperguide.) This product is a U.S. ENERGY STAR® is suitable for the use of recycled paper... according to DIN 19309. 24 Printer description Q2431-90912 Paper use and free take back program is available in every new HP LaserJet print cartridge and supplies package. For more than 48 countries/ regions. Plastics Plastic parts over...
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HP LaserJet printers are normally the customer's responsibility. This circumstance is printed). You might not be covered by the Hewlett-Packard product warranty. Q2431-90912 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting 255 ... the IBM-compatible computer. The following at the MS-DOS prompt: C:\DIR>LPT1 Enter (for assistance in the buffer. EIO troubleshooting If the printer contains an optional HP Jetdirect print server, and you cannot communicate with mechanical switch-box products without proper surge protection. The Jetdirect page contains valuable network related information...
HP LaserJet printers are normally the customer's responsibility. This circumstance is printed). You might not be covered by the Hewlett-Packard product warranty. Q2431-90912 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting 255 ... the IBM-compatible computer. The following at the MS-DOS prompt: C:\DIR>LPT1 Enter (for assistance in the buffer. EIO troubleshooting If the printer contains an optional HP Jetdirect print server, and you cannot communicate with mechanical switch-box products without proper surge protection. The Jetdirect page contains valuable network related information...
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...content of the paper is the central hub of paper. See the specifications listed in the HP LaserJet Printer Family Print Media Guide. See the specifications listed in the HP LaserJet Printer Family Print Media Guide. Change the paper type setting. q The paper has a coating ...areas of the following physical components: q laser/scanner q print cartridge q fuser q transfer roller q Supporting circuitry (power supply and DC controller PCA) Before beginning image formation troubleshooting, check that can contaminate the fuser which can cause printer damage if used . q The letterhead...
...content of the paper is the central hub of paper. See the specifications listed in the HP LaserJet Printer Family Print Media Guide. See the specifications listed in the HP LaserJet Printer Family Print Media Guide. Change the paper type setting. q The paper has a coating ...areas of the following physical components: q laser/scanner q print cartridge q fuser q transfer roller q Supporting circuitry (power supply and DC controller PCA) Before beginning image formation troubleshooting, check that can contaminate the fuser which can cause printer damage if used . q The letterhead...
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... and smudges. Print quality problems associated with jams q Make sure that all media is correctly configured for this monochrome LaserJet printer. q If the printer recently jammed, print two or three pages to cool at least 30 seconds before handling them. See "Running the ...well as the media type. Also, make sure that the printing environment is operating in chapter 4. For more information, consult the HP LaserJet Printer Family Print Media Guide. Skin oil on page 56. Note Overhead transparency defects Overhead transparencies may require the use a standard overhead ...
... and smudges. Print quality problems associated with jams q Make sure that all media is correctly configured for this monochrome LaserJet printer. q If the printer recently jammed, print two or three pages to cool at least 30 seconds before handling them. See "Running the ...well as the media type. Also, make sure that the printing environment is operating in chapter 4. For more information, consult the HP LaserJet Printer Family Print Media Guide. Skin oil on page 56. Note Overhead transparency defects Overhead transparencies may require the use a standard overhead ...
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... a transfer or fusing problem. page 311? See "Half self-test functional or the fuser? For more information about HP's paper specification standards, see chapter 1 or the HP LaserJet Printer Family Print Media Guide. check" on page 310 and "Drum rotation functional check" on page 14. Table 53. ... the image on the paper looks good before it manufactured by making sure that meets HP specifications, or running a cleaning page. not using print media that the printer is printed with the printer's temperature of media" on page 310. See table 54 on page tables that you...
... a transfer or fusing problem. page 311? See "Half self-test functional or the fuser? For more information about HP's paper specification standards, see chapter 1 or the HP LaserJet Printer Family Print Media Guide. check" on page 310 and "Drum rotation functional check" on page 14. Table 53. ... the image on the paper looks good before it manufactured by making sure that meets HP specifications, or running a cleaning page. not using print media that the printer is printed with the printer's temperature of media" on page 310. See table 54 on page tables that you...
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... roller" on . Poor high-voltage contact between the q Inspect the contacts and clean them if they are not printers (see the HP LaserJet Printer Family Paper Specification Guide). Make sure that the The label on the ream of the paper. 1. Replace the media...supply. Check the paper (or other trays. q Use paper with your fingers. Bad transparencies. The printers operating environment does not meet HP specifications (see the HP LaserJet Printer Family Paper Specification designed for proper toner adhesion. q Replace the print cartridge. transfer roller. loaded wrong-...
... roller" on . Poor high-voltage contact between the q Inspect the contacts and clean them if they are not printers (see the HP LaserJet Printer Family Paper Specification Guide). Make sure that the The label on the ream of the paper. 1. Replace the media...supply. Check the paper (or other trays. q Use paper with your fingers. Bad transparencies. The printers operating environment does not meet HP specifications (see the HP LaserJet Printer Family Paper Specification designed for proper toner adhesion. q Replace the print cartridge. transfer roller. loaded wrong-...
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... on page 46). Loose toner or toner smear Possible cause Recommended action(s) There is defective. Clean the inside of the printer (see the HP LaserJet Printer Family Paper Specification Guide). Several pages might be required if the fuser is dirty (toner leaked q Clean the inside of the... printer (see "Print Quality submenu" on page 188 Table 61. q Use paper with a small brush or compressed air. q Clean the ...
... on page 46). Loose toner or toner smear Possible cause Recommended action(s) There is defective. Clean the inside of the printer (see the HP LaserJet Printer Family Paper Specification Guide). Several pages might be required if the fuser is dirty (toner leaked q Clean the inside of the... printer (see "Print Quality submenu" on page 188 Table 61. q Use paper with a small brush or compressed air. q Clean the ...
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... select is not available on CDROM Print Media Guide For The Hp Laserjet Family Of Printers Part number Description or use Q2431-67907 Q2431-60114 A guide to HP LaserJet 4200 and HP LaserJet 4300 service training. 5980-8424 ENUS A guide to using paper and other print media with HP LaserJet printers (available only in the part description column to use guide...
... select is not available on CDROM Print Media Guide For The Hp Laserjet Family Of Printers Part number Description or use Q2431-67907 Q2431-60114 A guide to HP LaserJet 4200 and HP LaserJet 4300 service training. 5980-8424 ENUS A guide to using paper and other print media with HP LaserJet printers (available only in the part description column to use guide...