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...how" Help ...33 Menu map ...34 v User interface ...4 Language and fonts ...5 Copying and sending ...5 Print cartridge ...5 Paper-handling ...6 Connectivity ...6 Environmental features ...6 Security features ...6 Minimum system requirements 7 MFP parts and accessories... system ...33 "What is this?" Memory ...4. Table of contents ENWW 1 MFP basics HP LaserJet 4345mfp configurations 2 HP LaserJet 4345mfp (Q3942A-base model 2 HP LaserJet 4345x mfp (Q3943A 2 HP LaserJet 4345xs mfp (Q3944A 2 HP LaserJet 4345xm mfp (Q3945A 3 Features and benefits of the MFP 4 Functions ...4 Speed and throughput...
...how" Help ...33 Menu map ...34 v User interface ...4 Language and fonts ...5 Copying and sending ...5 Print cartridge ...5 Paper-handling ...6 Connectivity ...6 Environmental features ...6 Security features ...6 Minimum system requirements 7 MFP parts and accessories... system ...33 "What is this?" Memory ...4. Table of contents ENWW 1 MFP basics HP LaserJet 4345mfp configurations 2 HP LaserJet 4345mfp (Q3942A-base model 2 HP LaserJet 4345x mfp (Q3943A 2 HP LaserJet 4345xs mfp (Q3944A 2 HP LaserJet 4345xm mfp (Q3945A 3 Features and benefits of the MFP 4 Functions ...4 Speed and throughput...
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... 128 To set the stapler at the control panel for a single copy job 129 To configure the MFP to stop or continue when the staple cartridge is empty 129 Loading staples ...129 500-sheet feeders and the cabinet/stand 131 Envelope feeder...132 Installing the optional envelope feeder 132 Removing the...
... 128 To set the stapler at the control panel for a single copy job 129 To configure the MFP to stop or continue when the staple cartridge is empty 129 Loading staples ...129 500-sheet feeders and the cabinet/stand 131 Envelope feeder...132 Installing the optional envelope feeder 132 Removing the...
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... ...163 Usage page ...164 PCL or PS font list ...165 Managing the print cartridge 166 HP print cartridges ...166 Non-HP print cartridges 166 Print-cartridge authentication 166 Print-cartridge storage ...166 Print-cartridge life expectancy 166 Checking the supply level 167 Cartridge-low and cartridge-out conditions 167 Upgrading the firmware...169 Determining the current level of firmware 169...
... ...163 Usage page ...164 PCL or PS font list ...165 Managing the print cartridge 166 HP print cartridges ...166 Non-HP print cartridges 166 Print-cartridge authentication 166 Print-cartridge storage ...166 Print-cartridge life expectancy 166 Checking the supply level 167 Cartridge-low and cartridge-out conditions 167 Upgrading the firmware...169 Determining the current level of firmware 169...
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... Solving general problems ...182 Troubleshooting checklist 182 Determining MFP problems 184 Clearing jams...185 Clearing jams from the top-cover and print-cartridge areas 186 Clearing jams from the optional envelope-feeder area 188 Clearing jams from the tray 1 area 189 Clearing jams from the...bin mailbox and stapler/stacker 216 Accessory lights ...216 Replacing accessories or accessory components 217 Understanding lights on the formatter 218 HP Jetdirect LEDs...218 Heartbeat LED...218 Fax LED...2. 19 Correcting print-quality and copy-quality problems 220 Print-quality checklist ...
... Solving general problems ...182 Troubleshooting checklist 182 Determining MFP problems 184 Clearing jams...185 Clearing jams from the top-cover and print-cartridge areas 186 Clearing jams from the optional envelope-feeder area 188 Clearing jams from the tray 1 area 189 Clearing jams from the...bin mailbox and stapler/stacker 216 Accessory lights ...216 Replacing accessories or accessory components 217 Understanding lights on the formatter 218 HP Jetdirect LEDs...218 Heartbeat LED...218 Fax LED...2. 19 Correcting print-quality and copy-quality problems 220 Print-quality checklist ...
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...for printers that are connected to a network 240 Ordering directly through the HP Toolbox software (for printers that are directly connected to a computer 240 Part numbers ...241 Accessories ...241 Print cartridges ...241 Maintenance kits ...242 Memory ...2. 42 Cables and interfaces ...243 ...Print media ...243 Appendix B Service and support Hewlett-Packard limited warranty statement 247 Print Cartridge Limited Warranty Statement 248 Availability of support and service 249 HP maintenance agreements 249 Priority Onsite Service ...249 Next business day...249 Installation and maintenance-kit ...
...for printers that are connected to a network 240 Ordering directly through the HP Toolbox software (for printers that are directly connected to a computer 240 Part numbers ...241 Accessories ...241 Print cartridges ...241 Maintenance kits ...242 Memory ...2. 42 Cables and interfaces ...243 ...Print media ...243 Appendix B Service and support Hewlett-Packard limited warranty statement 247 Print Cartridge Limited Warranty Statement 248 Availability of support and service 249 HP maintenance agreements 249 Priority Onsite Service ...249 Next business day...249 Installation and maintenance-kit ...
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...for compatibility ● Printer Management Language ● PDF ● XHTML ● 80 scalable TrueType typefaces ● HP PostScript® 3 emulation (PS) Copying and sending ● Modes for two-sided copying. Print cartridge ● Prints up to 18,000 pages at copy boundaries) ● Multiple pages per sheet ● Operator... accessory is required for text, graphics, and mixed text and graphics formats ● A job-interrupt feature (at 5% coverage. ● No-shake cartridge design ● Authentic HP print cartridge detection ENWW Features and benefits of the MFP 5
...for compatibility ● Printer Management Language ● PDF ● XHTML ● 80 scalable TrueType typefaces ● HP PostScript® 3 emulation (PS) Copying and sending ● Modes for two-sided copying. Print cartridge ● Prints up to 18,000 pages at copy boundaries) ● Multiple pages per sheet ● Operator... accessory is required for text, graphics, and mixed text and graphics formats ● A job-interrupt feature (at 5% coverage. ● No-shake cartridge design ● Authentic HP print cartridge detection ENWW Features and benefits of the MFP 5
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... yourself with the parts of the MFP. 1 ADF assembly 2 ADF top cover 3 Automatic document feeder (ADF) input tray 4 Top cover (provides access to the print cartridge) 5 Top-cover lever 6 Tray 1 (multipurpose tray) 7 Jam-access lever 8 Tray-number indicator 9 Paper-level indicator 10 Control-panel keypad 11 Control-panel display 12 Control...
... yourself with the parts of the MFP. 1 ADF assembly 2 ADF top cover 3 Automatic document feeder (ADF) input tray 4 Top cover (provides access to the print cartridge) 5 Top-cover lever 6 Tray 1 (multipurpose tray) 7 Jam-access lever 8 Tray-number indicator 9 Paper-level indicator 10 Control-panel keypad 11 Control-panel display 12 Control...
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... in order to three optional 500-sheet feeders. Note Accessories and supplies You can accept up to ensure optimum performance. HP recommends also using a cabinet/stand when using the optional 500-sheet feeders. For information about ordering accessories and supplies, .../stacker (Q5691A) 5 Memory DIMMs and flash memory cards 6 HP Jetdirect print server (EIO card) 7 Hard-disk accessory (EIO card) 8 Storage cabinet/stand (Q5970A) 9 3-bin mailbox (Q5692A) 10 Staple cartridge (C8091A) 11 Print cartridge (Q5945A) 12 HP LaserJet analog fax accessory 300(Q3701A) The MFP can increase the capabilities...
... in order to three optional 500-sheet feeders. Note Accessories and supplies You can accept up to ensure optimum performance. HP recommends also using a cabinet/stand when using the optional 500-sheet feeders. For information about ordering accessories and supplies, .../stacker (Q5691A) 5 Memory DIMMs and flash memory cards 6 HP Jetdirect print server (EIO card) 7 Hard-disk accessory (EIO card) 8 Storage cabinet/stand (Q5970A) 9 3-bin mailbox (Q5692A) 10 Staple cartridge (C8091A) 11 Print cartridge (Q5945A) 12 HP LaserJet analog fax accessory 300(Q3701A) The MFP can increase the capabilities...
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...smooth angles, curves, and edges. If print quality begins to degrade under these circumstances, you will outlast the mechanical parts in the cartridge. Lighten or darken the print on the page by changing the toner density setting. Note It is recommended that you change the ...print cartridge. The settings range from REt. Item RET Values OFF LIGHT MEDIUM* DARK ECONOMODE ON OFF* TONER DENSITY 1 to 5 50 Chapter 2 Using the control panel Explanation Use the Resolution Enhancement technology (REt) setting to produce print output with a reduced amount of toner per page; HP does...
...smooth angles, curves, and edges. If print quality begins to degrade under these circumstances, you will outlast the mechanical parts in the cartridge. Lighten or darken the print on the page by changing the toner density setting. Note It is recommended that you change the ...print cartridge. The settings range from REt. Item RET Values OFF LIGHT MEDIUM* DARK ECONOMODE ON OFF* TONER DENSITY 1 to 5 50 Chapter 2 Using the control panel Explanation Use the Resolution Enhancement technology (REt) setting to produce print output with a reduced amount of toner per page; HP does...
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...waits for 10 seconds before returning online. CONTINUE: The MFP displays REPLACE CARTRIDGE until the cartridge is replaced. STOP: The MFP goes offline and waits until the cartridge is replaced. The ORDER CARTRIDGE message first appears when approximately two weeks of the job from which they ... Determine how the MFP functions when toner is out. ENWW Item CLEARABLE WARNINGS Values ON JOB* AUTO CONTINUE ON* OFF CARTRIDGE LOW CONTINUE* STOP CARTRIDGE OUT STOP CONTINUE* 54 Chapter 2 Using the control panel Explanation Set the amount of time that a clearable warning appears on...
...waits for 10 seconds before returning online. CONTINUE: The MFP displays REPLACE CARTRIDGE until the cartridge is replaced. STOP: The MFP goes offline and waits until the cartridge is replaced. The ORDER CARTRIDGE message first appears when approximately two weeks of the job from which they ... Determine how the MFP functions when toner is out. ENWW Item CLEARABLE WARNINGS Values ON JOB* AUTO CONTINUE ON* OFF CARTRIDGE LOW CONTINUE* STOP CARTRIDGE OUT STOP CONTINUE* 54 Chapter 2 Using the control panel Explanation Set the amount of time that a clearable warning appears on...
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... they are not stapled. 56 Chapter 2 Using the control panel ENWW To gain access to this menu to either stop or continue when the staple cartridge is installed. Stapler/stacker submenu Use the items in this menu, touch CONFIGURE DEVICE, and then touch MBM-3 CONFIGURATION. This menu appears only when the...
... they are not stapled. 56 Chapter 2 Using the control panel ENWW To gain access to this menu to either stop or continue when the staple cartridge is installed. Stapler/stacker submenu Use the items in this menu, touch CONFIGURE DEVICE, and then touch MBM-3 CONFIGURATION. This menu appears only when the...
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... narrow paper: ● Do not attempt to print on paper smaller than 76 mm (3 inches) wide or 127 mm (5 inches) long. ● HP does not recommend printing large quantities of the paper, some heavier paper types should be selected in the program (the preferred method), in excessive wear.... Load custom-size paper into the MFP. Select either HIGH1 or HIGH2 as increased curl. Using these guidelines when printing on the print-cartridge components that you want to be printed using them might result in printquality problems or toner leaking into tray 1 with the short edge feeding...
... narrow paper: ● Do not attempt to print on paper smaller than 76 mm (3 inches) wide or 127 mm (5 inches) long. ● HP does not recommend printing large quantities of the paper, some heavier paper types should be selected in the program (the preferred method), in excessive wear.... Load custom-size paper into the MFP. Select either HIGH1 or HIGH2 as increased curl. Using these guidelines when printing on the print-cartridge components that you want to be printed using them might result in printquality problems or toner leaking into tray 1 with the short edge feeding...
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... (20 lb) paper. To configure the printer driver to recognize the optional stapler/stacker You need to recognize the optional stapler/stacker. Select the HP 500Sheet Stapler/Stacker as envelopes, transparencies, or labels. In the Output Destination pop-up menu, select the stapling style that you are using . Heavier...although some options might have a stapling limit of fewer than 30 sheets, the MFP delivers the job to disable the staple option if the staple cartridge is out of more than 30 sheets. ● If the job consists of only one sheet, or if it is empty. Where and how...
... (20 lb) paper. To configure the printer driver to recognize the optional stapler/stacker You need to recognize the optional stapler/stacker. Select the HP 500Sheet Stapler/Stacker as envelopes, transparencies, or labels. In the Output Destination pop-up menu, select the stapling style that you are using . Heavier...although some options might have a stapling limit of fewer than 30 sheets, the MFP delivers the job to disable the staple option if the staple cartridge is out of more than 30 sheets. ● If the job consists of only one sheet, or if it is empty. Where and how...
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...the option that you want to use , either NONE or ONE. Touch the option that you want to stop all printing until the staple cartridge is replaced. ● Select CONTINUE to continue printing jobs without stapling them. Loading staples Load staples if the printer control-panel display prompts ...you with a STAPLER LOW ON STAPLES message (the stapler has fewer than 20 usable staples left) or a REPLACE STAPLE CARTRIDGE message (the stapler is empty. ENWW Stapler/stacker accessory 129 For more information, see To configure the MFP to use : ● Select ...
...the option that you want to use , either NONE or ONE. Touch the option that you want to stop all printing until the staple cartridge is replaced. ● Select CONTINUE to continue printing jobs without stapling them. Loading staples Load staples if the printer control-panel display prompts ...you with a STAPLER LOW ON STAPLES message (the stapler has fewer than 20 usable staples left) or a REPLACE STAPLE CARTRIDGE message (the stapler is empty. ENWW Stapler/stacker accessory 129 For more information, see To configure the MFP to use : ● Select ...
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2. Insert the new staple cartridge into the stapler unit and push down on the green handle until the unit snaps into the MFP. 130 Chapter 7 Optional output and input devices ENWW Close the staple-cartridge cover, and slide the stapler/stacker into place. 5. Open the staple-cartridge cover. 3. Grasp the green staple-cartridge handle and pull the old staple cartridge out of the stapler unit. 4.
2. Insert the new staple cartridge into the stapler unit and push down on the green handle until the unit snaps into the MFP. 130 Chapter 7 Optional output and input devices ENWW Close the staple-cartridge cover, and slide the stapler/stacker into place. 5. Open the staple-cartridge cover. 3. Grasp the green staple-cartridge handle and pull the old staple cartridge out of the stapler unit. 4.
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9 Managing and maintaining the MFP This chapter contains information about these topics: ● Using the embedded Web server ● Using the HP Toolbox ● Using HP Web Jetadmin software ● Configuring and verifying an IP address ● Setting the real-time clock ● Checking the MFP configuration ● Managing the print cartridge ● Upgrading the firmware ● Cleaning the MFP ● Calibrating the scanner ● Performing preventive maintenance ENWW 147
9 Managing and maintaining the MFP This chapter contains information about these topics: ● Using the embedded Web server ● Using the HP Toolbox ● Using HP Web Jetadmin software ● Configuring and verifying an IP address ● Setting the real-time clock ● Checking the MFP configuration ● Managing the print cartridge ● Upgrading the firmware ● Cleaning the MFP ● Calibrating the scanner ● Performing preventive maintenance ENWW 147
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...to help regarding general topics. This service analyzes your MFP. ● Order Supplies. Connects to an ordering Web site and order genuine HP supplies, such as print cartridges and media. ● Product Support. Connecting might require that connect you to use a dial-up connection and did not connect when ...ENWW Using the embedded Web server 151 Other links This section contains links that you close the embedded Web server and reopen it. ● HP Instant Support. If you use any of these Web sites. You must connect before you can visit these links. Then, you can search ...
...to help regarding general topics. This service analyzes your MFP. ● Order Supplies. Connects to an ordering Web site and order genuine HP supplies, such as print cartridges and media. ● Product Support. Connecting might require that connect you to use a dial-up connection and did not connect when ...ENWW Using the embedded Web server 151 Other links This section contains links that you close the embedded Web server and reopen it. ● HP Instant Support. If you use any of these Web sites. You must connect before you can visit these links. Then, you can search ...
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... alert, and select from two different types of alerts: ● Pop-up Status Alerts page, you correct a problem with the current print cartridge. Note To view the HP Toolbox 1. After you can choose to the following main pages: ● Device Status. View detailed supplies status such as a jam or an... it so that have been printed with the MFP, click the Refresh button to automatically notify you can bookmark it quickly in the print cartridge and the number of pages that you of life remaining in the future. 2. This page indicates MFP conditions such as the percent of ...
... alert, and select from two different types of alerts: ● Pop-up Status Alerts page, you correct a problem with the current print cartridge. Note To view the HP Toolbox 1. After you can choose to the following main pages: ● Device Status. View detailed supplies status such as a jam or an... it so that have been printed with the MFP, click the Refresh button to automatically notify you can bookmark it quickly in the print cartridge and the number of pages that you of life remaining in the future. 2. This page indicates MFP conditions such as the percent of ...
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...one is for the print engine, and the other is installed in the MFP, the amount of toner that remains in the print cartridge, and the number of pages and jobs that have been processed. The page also lets you know when you should schedule the next ...status page Use the supplies status page to obtain information about the print cartridge that is for each maintenance kit. HP Jetdirect page The second configuration page is the HP Jetdirect page, which contains the following information: Note 1 HP Jetdirect Configuration indicates the MFP status, model number, hardware firmware version, port...
...one is for the print engine, and the other is installed in the MFP, the amount of toner that remains in the print cartridge, and the number of pages and jobs that have been processed. The page also lets you know when you should schedule the next ...status page Use the supplies status page to obtain information about the print cartridge that is for each maintenance kit. HP Jetdirect page The second configuration page is the HP Jetdirect page, which contains the following information: Note 1 HP Jetdirect Configuration indicates the MFP status, model number, hardware firmware version, port...
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... provides information about how to recycle HP supplies. The supplies status page contains the following information: hp LaserJet 4345 mfp series supplies status page 1 1 2 3 4 1 Black Print Cartridge indicates the amount of toner that remains in the print cartridge, estimated pages remaining for the amount of toner remaining in the cartridge, total number of pages and jobs...
... provides information about how to recycle HP supplies. The supplies status page contains the following information: hp LaserJet 4345 mfp series supplies status page 1 1 2 3 4 1 Black Print Cartridge indicates the amount of toner that remains in the print cartridge, estimated pages remaining for the amount of toner remaining in the cartridge, total number of pages and jobs...