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... independently. 114 Chapter 4 HP PCL 6 print driver for Windows ENWW Halftone The Halftone setting controls the selection of a product-dependent halftone algorithm that is a method by using only black toner. The Halftone options affect the resolution and clarity of the color on the printed page. ...Adaptive Halftoning is set to On. ● Normal. This option generates neutral colors (grays and black) by which the product mixes ...
... independently. 114 Chapter 4 HP PCL 6 print driver for Windows ENWW Halftone The Halftone setting controls the selection of a product-dependent halftone algorithm that is a method by using only black toner. The Halftone options affect the resolution and clarity of the color on the printed page. ...Adaptive Halftoning is set to On. ● Normal. This option generates neutral colors (grays and black) by which the product mixes ...
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... for the product to take when the black cartridge, color cartridges, image transfer, image fuser, or toner collection kits, are At Very Low. ● Stop ● Prompt to Continue (default) ● Continue ENWW HP Printer Utility for cartridges, image transfer/fuser kits, and the toner collection unit. In the Cartridge Behavior at which you... Supplies Management screen also allows you to define when that the supply is given by setting the User Defined Low Threshold (the percentage of the HP Utility, click Supplies Management to save it.
... for the product to take when the black cartridge, color cartridges, image transfer, image fuser, or toner collection kits, are At Very Low. ● Stop ● Prompt to Continue (default) ● Continue ENWW HP Printer Utility for cartridges, image transfer/fuser kits, and the toner collection unit. In the Cartridge Behavior at which you... Supplies Management screen also allows you to define when that the supply is given by setting the User Defined Low Threshold (the percentage of the HP Utility, click Supplies Management to save it.
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... Settings options from the control panel ......... 108 Recycle supplies ...109 Print-cartridge storage 109 HP policy on non-HP print cartridges 109 HP fraud hotline and Web site 109 Replacement instructions ...110 Replace print cartridges 110 Replace the toner collection unit 112 Replace the staple cartridge 115 Solve problems with supplies 116 Check the...
... Settings options from the control panel ......... 108 Recycle supplies ...109 Print-cartridge storage 109 HP policy on non-HP print cartridges 109 HP fraud hotline and Web site 109 Replacement instructions ...110 Replace print cartridges 110 Replace the toner collection unit 112 Replace the staple cartridge 115 Solve problems with supplies 116 Check the...
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Product views Front view CM4540 MFP 2 1 11 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 Standard output bin 2 Document feeder cover (access for clearing jams) 3 Document feeder input tray 4 Document feeder output bin 5 Control panel with color touchscreen display 6 Top-cover-release lever (access for clearing jams) 7 Handle for the right door (access for clearing jams) 8 On-off button 9 Handle for Tray 1 10 Tray 2 11 Handle for the front cover (access to the print cartridges and the toner collection unit) ENWW Product views 5
Product views Front view CM4540 MFP 2 1 11 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 Standard output bin 2 Document feeder cover (access for clearing jams) 3 Document feeder input tray 4 Document feeder output bin 5 Control panel with color touchscreen display 6 Top-cover-release lever (access for clearing jams) 7 Handle for the right door (access for clearing jams) 8 On-off button 9 Handle for Tray 1 10 Tray 2 11 Handle for the front cover (access to the print cartridges and the toner collection unit) ENWW Product views 5
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CM4540f MFP 2 1 14 13 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 Standard output bin 2 Document feeder cover (access for clearing jams) 3 Document feeder input tray 4 Document feeder output bin 5 Control panel with color touchscreen display 6 Top-cover-release lever (access for clearing jams) 7 Handle for the right door (access for clearing jams) 8 On-off button 9 Handle for... Handle for lower-right door (access for clearing jams) 13 Storage cabinet 14 Handle for the front cover (access to the print cartridges and the toner collection unit) 6 Chapter 1 Product basics ENWW
CM4540f MFP 2 1 14 13 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 Standard output bin 2 Document feeder cover (access for clearing jams) 3 Document feeder input tray 4 Document feeder output bin 5 Control panel with color touchscreen display 6 Top-cover-release lever (access for clearing jams) 7 Handle for the right door (access for clearing jams) 8 On-off button 9 Handle for... Handle for lower-right door (access for clearing jams) 13 Storage cabinet 14 Handle for the front cover (access to the print cartridges and the toner collection unit) 6 Chapter 1 Product basics ENWW
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CM4540fskm MFP 1 2 3 17 16 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 15 14 1 Mailbox output bins 2 HP Stapling Mailbox accessory 3 Document feeder cover (access for clearing jams) 4 Document feeder input tray 5 Document feeder output bin 6 Control panel with color touchscreen display 7 Top-cover-release lever (access for clearing jams) 8 Handle for the right door... (access for clearing jams) 14 Tray 4 15 Tray 5 16 Handle for the front cover (access to the print cartridges and the toner collection unit) 17 Stapler release lever (access to the staple cartridge) ENWW Product views 7
CM4540fskm MFP 1 2 3 17 16 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 15 14 1 Mailbox output bins 2 HP Stapling Mailbox accessory 3 Document feeder cover (access for clearing jams) 4 Document feeder input tray 5 Document feeder output bin 6 Control panel with color touchscreen display 7 Top-cover-release lever (access for clearing jams) 8 Handle for the right door... (access for clearing jams) 14 Tray 4 15 Tray 5 16 Handle for the front cover (access to the print cartridges and the toner collection unit) 17 Stapler release lever (access to the staple cartridge) ENWW Product views 7
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...Control panel menus ENWW Table 2-10 Manage Supplies menu (continued) First level Second level Third level Low Threshold Settings Fourth level Toner Collection Unit Very Low Settings Color/Black Mix Supply Messages Reset Supplies Low Message New Document Feeder Kit Values 1-100% Default = 10% Stop* Prompt to ...continue Continue Auto* Mostly Color Pages Mostly Black Pages On* Off No Yes Manage Trays menu To display: At the product control panel, select the Administration menu...
...Control panel menus ENWW Table 2-10 Manage Supplies menu (continued) First level Second level Third level Low Threshold Settings Fourth level Toner Collection Unit Very Low Settings Color/Black Mix Supply Messages Reset Supplies Low Message New Document Feeder Kit Values 1-100% Default = 10% Stop* Prompt to ...continue Continue Auto* Mostly Color Pages Mostly Black Pages On* Off No Yes Manage Trays menu To display: At the product control panel, select the Administration menu...
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...exposed backing between them from the product. 82 Chapter 6 Paper and print media ENWW CAUTION: HP LaserJet products use envelopes that have ● Use peel-off adhesive strips that are wrinkled, nicked,...9679; Do not use labels that have wrinkles or bubbles, or are approved for use in color laser printers. ● Do not use transparent print media not approved for use in laser printers...way to the corner of the envelope. ● Do not use fusers to bond dry toner particles to obtain satisfactory results. extends all of the guidelines in very precise dots. Understand paper...
...exposed backing between them from the product. 82 Chapter 6 Paper and print media ENWW CAUTION: HP LaserJet products use envelopes that have ● Use peel-off adhesive strips that are wrinkled, nicked,...9679; Do not use labels that have wrinkles or bubbles, or are approved for use in color laser printers. ● Do not use transparent print media not approved for use in laser printers...way to the corner of the envelope. ● Do not use fusers to bond dry toner particles to obtain satisfactory results. extends all of the guidelines in very precise dots. Understand paper...
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... cartridge in cold water. Replacement instructions Replace print cartridges The product uses four colors and has a different print cartridge for each color: black (K), magenta (M), cyan (C), and yellow (Y). Hot water sets toner into fabric. Information about recycling used print cartridges is completely open. 2. Make... in a protective bag. Store the used print cartridge and pull out to remove. 3. Open the front door. CAUTION: If toner gets on the print-cartridge box. 110 Chapter 7 Manage supplies ENWW NOTE: Information about recycling used print cartridges is on the print-...
... cartridge in cold water. Replacement instructions Replace print cartridges The product uses four colors and has a different print cartridge for each color: black (K), magenta (M), cyan (C), and yellow (Y). Hot water sets toner into fabric. Information about recycling used print cartridges is completely open. 2. Make... in a protective bag. Store the used print cartridge and pull out to remove. 3. Open the front door. CAUTION: If toner gets on the print-cartridge box. 110 Chapter 7 Manage supplies ENWW NOTE: Information about recycling used print cartridges is on the print-...
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CAUTION: Do not touch the green roller. CAUTION: Avoid prolonged exposure to damage the memory tag on the print cartridge. 5. Doing so can damage the cartridge. NOTE: Be careful not to light. ENWW Replacement instructions 111 Remove the orange protective cover from its protective bag. 4. Remove the new print cartridge from the print cartridge. Grasp both sides of the print cartridge and distribute the toner by gently rocking the print cartridge. 6.
CAUTION: Do not touch the green roller. CAUTION: Avoid prolonged exposure to damage the memory tag on the print cartridge. 5. Doing so can damage the cartridge. NOTE: Be careful not to light. ENWW Replacement instructions 111 Remove the orange protective cover from its protective bag. 4. Remove the new print cartridge from the print cartridge. Grasp both sides of the print cartridge and distribute the toner by gently rocking the print cartridge. 6.
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NOTE: The print cartridges go in reduced print quality. NOTE: The toner collection unit is designed for a single use , return the toner collection unit to HP's Planet Partners program for recycling. 112 Chapter 7 Manage supplies ENWW After use . Do not attempt to toner being spilled inside the product, which could result in at a slight angle...
NOTE: The print cartridges go in reduced print quality. NOTE: The toner collection unit is designed for a single use , return the toner collection unit to HP's Planet Partners program for recycling. 112 Chapter 7 Manage supplies ENWW After use . Do not attempt to toner being spilled inside the product, which could result in at a slight angle...
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Make sure that the door is completely open. 2. Place the attached cap over the opening at the top of the toner collection unit and remove it from the product. 3. Open the front door. Grasp the top of the unit. ENWW Replacement instructions 113 1.
Make sure that the door is completely open. 2. Place the attached cap over the opening at the top of the toner collection unit and remove it from the product. 3. Open the front door. Grasp the top of the unit. ENWW Replacement instructions 113 1.
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Close the front door. NOTE: If the toner collection unit is not installed correctly, the front door does not close completely. Insert the bottom of the new unit into the product first and then push the top of the unit until it clicks into place. 6. Remove the new toner collection unit from its packaging. 5. To recycle the used toner collection unit, follow the instructions included with the new toner collection unit. 114 Chapter 7 Manage supplies ENWW 4.
Close the front door. NOTE: If the toner collection unit is not installed correctly, the front door does not close completely. Insert the bottom of the new unit into the product first and then push the top of the unit until it clicks into place. 6. Remove the new toner collection unit from its packaging. 5. To recycle the used toner collection unit, follow the instructions included with the new toner collection unit. 114 Chapter 7 Manage supplies ENWW 4.
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... unit, which supplies are included with supplies 123 Have a replacement transfer kit available to service the product. wrong color print cartridge. After a toner collection unit has reached its approximated end of life, HP's premium Protection Warranty on that supply has ended. The transfer kit does not need to install when print quality is...
... unit, which supplies are included with supplies 123 Have a replacement transfer kit available to service the product. wrong color print cartridge. After a toner collection unit has reached its approximated end of life, HP's premium Protection Warranty on that supply has ended. The transfer kit does not need to install when print quality is...
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...supply life remaining might vary. Transfer kit low This message appears when the transfer kit reaches the low threshold. Used supply in color, either replace the supply or reconfigure the product by using the Manage Supplies menu on the control panel. If you believe you purchased... a genuine HP supply, go to continue printing, or replace the toner collection unit. Instructions are low. The actual supply life remaining might vary. Toner collection unit very low The toner collection unit is almost full, and the product is almost ...
...supply life remaining might vary. Transfer kit low This message appears when the transfer kit reaches the low threshold. Used supply in color, either replace the supply or reconfigure the product by using the Manage Supplies menu on the control panel. If you believe you purchased... a genuine HP supply, go to continue printing, or replace the toner collection unit. Instructions are low. The actual supply life remaining might vary. Toner collection unit very low The toner collection unit is almost full, and the product is almost ...
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... or Manual setting. ● Automatic setting: Select this setting for most color print jobs ● Manual setting: Select this setting to save color toner. 6. HP recommends that only color graphics experts change these settings. 5. Click Properties or Preferences. 3. Click the Color tab. 4. ENWW Adjust color 169 On the File menu in black and shades of the printer...
... or Manual setting. ● Automatic setting: Select this setting for most color print jobs ● Manual setting: Select this setting to save color toner. 6. HP recommends that only color graphics experts change these settings. 5. Click Properties or Preferences. 3. Click the Color tab. 4. ENWW Adjust color 169 On the File menu in black and shades of the printer...
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of detail. reduces the effect of adjacent objects slightly. ● Maximum is on . for creating gray colors used in text, graphics, and photographs. ● 4-Color generates neutral colors (grays and black) by overlapping the edges of color-plane misregistration by combining all four toner colors. Trapping ● Normal sets trapping at a minimal level. Halftone Halftone options affect...
of detail. reduces the effect of adjacent objects slightly. ● Maximum is on . for creating gray colors used in text, graphics, and photographs. ● 4-Color generates neutral colors (grays and black) by overlapping the edges of color-plane misregistration by combining all four toner colors. Trapping ● Normal sets trapping at a minimal level. Halftone Halftone options affect...
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... to create the sample book are cyan, magenta, yellow, and black. These are created from the product menu. These factors include: ● Paper ● Printer colorants (inks or toners for example) ● Printing process (inkjet, press, or laser technology for example) ● Overhead lighting ● Personal differences in mind when...
... to create the sample book are cyan, magenta, yellow, and black. These are created from the product menu. These factors include: ● Paper ● Printer colorants (inks or toners for example) ● Printing process (inkjet, press, or laser technology for example) ● Overhead lighting ● Personal differences in mind when...
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...sending. ENWW Solve fax problems 253 Cause Solution There is needed to decrease the resolution and resend the fax. If Schedule Printing of toner. Incoming call . Your phone line might be taken. A higher resolution typically results in the media input tray. For other product printing...set to which causes a communication error. The fax accessory only sends the fax at which the fax was interrupted. Schedule Printing of toner. Any faxes received are stored and will not print until it is working . Faxes are transmitting or being received is a poor ...
...sending. ENWW Solve fax problems 253 Cause Solution There is needed to decrease the resolution and resend the fax. If Schedule Printing of toner. Incoming call . Your phone line might be taken. A higher resolution typically results in the media input tray. For other product printing...set to which causes a communication error. The fax accessory only sends the fax at which the fax was interrupted. Schedule Printing of toner. Any faxes received are stored and will not print until it is working . Faxes are transmitting or being received is a poor ...
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...-quality problems by following problems: ● The printing is drop-down list. 3. Always use in areas. ● Specks of toner are on the printed pages. ● Toner is smearing on the printed pages. ● Printed characters seem misformed. ● Printed pages are reaching the end of cuts, .... In addition, follow these guidelines. ● Use the correct paper type setting in the printer driver. ● Use paper that meets HP specifications for this product supports. ENWW Improve print quality 307 Do not use paper that is no longer acceptable. ● Use the printer ...
...-quality problems by following problems: ● The printing is drop-down list. 3. Always use in areas. ● Specks of toner are on the printed pages. ● Toner is smearing on the printed pages. ● Printed characters seem misformed. ● Printed pages are reaching the end of cuts, .... In addition, follow these guidelines. ● Use the correct paper type setting in the printer driver. ● Use paper that meets HP specifications for this product supports. ENWW Improve print quality 307 Do not use paper that is no longer acceptable. ● Use the printer ...