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Contents
1 Printer Basics
2 Printing Tasks
3 Printer Maintenance
4 Problem Solving
5 Service and Support
A Specifications
B Control Panel Menus
C Printer Memory and Expansion
D Printer Commands
E Regulatory Information
Glossary
Index
Printer Basics
Printer Features and Benefits
Speed and Throughput
Resolution
Paper Handling
Language and Fonts
Configurations
HP LaserJet
HP LaserJet 4000 N
HP LaserJet 4000 T
HP LaserJet 4000 TN
Printer Parts and Locations
Suggested Accessories
Ordering Information
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8 Chapter 1: Printer Basics
Control Panel Lights
Control Panel Keys
Control Panel Menus
To change a control panel setting:
To print a control panel menu map:
Printer Software
software included and supported languages
the ReadMe file for more information
Network Administrators: HP JetAdmin should be installed only on
the network administrator’s computer. Load all other applicable
Printer Drivers
Drivers Included with the Printer
Additional Drivers
Software for Windows
Access the Windows Printer Driver
Choose the Right Printer Driver for Your Needs
Printer Driver Help
HP ToolBox
HP FontSmart
HP JetSend Communications Technology
Software for Macintosh Computers
PostScript Printer Description Files (PPDs)
HP LaserJet Utility
Software for Networks
HP JetAdmin
HP Web JetAdmin
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Printing Tasks
Printing to the Top Output Bin
Printing to the Rear Output Bin
Loading Tray
Loading Tray 2 (4000/4000 N)
1 Pull the tray completely out of the printer
4Load paper into the tray. For correct orientation, see page
Loading Trays 2 and 3 (4000 T/4000 TN)
Loading the Optional 500-SheetTray
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7 Gently slide the tray into the printer
To print by type and size of paper, see page
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Printing Both Sides of Paper
(Optional Duplexer)
Guidelines for Printing Both Sides of Paper
Paper Orientation for Printing Both Sides of Paper
Layout Options for Printing Both Sides of Paper
Printing Letterhead, Prepunched, or
Preprinted Paper
Paper Orientation
Printing Envelopes
Loading Envelopes in Tray
Feeding Envelopes Automatically (Optional
Envelope Feeder)
Inserting and Removing the Envelope Feeder
Loading Envelopes in the Envelope Feeder
Printing Labels
Do not:
Printing Transparencies
Printing Cards, Custom-Sizeand
Heavy Paper
Guidelines for Printing Custom-SizePaper
Setting Custom Paper Sizes
Custom
Using Features in the Printer Driver
Saving Printer Setup Information
Printing with a Watermark
Printing the First Page on Different Paper
Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper
Customizing Tray 1 Operation
Tray 1 Mode=First
Tray 1 Mode=Cassette
Manually Feeding Paper from Tray
Printing by Type and Size of Paper
Benefits of Printing by Type and Size of Paper
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Printer Maintenance
HP Policy on Non-HPToner Cartridges
Toner Cartridge Storage
Toner Cartridge Life Expectancy
Continue Printing When Toner is Low
Redistributing the Toner
Redistributing the Toner (continued)
Cleaning the Printer
Cleaning the Printer
Using the Printer Cleaning Page
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Problem Solving
Clearing Paper Jams
a paper jam message
Paper jams can occur at the following locations:
toner should clear after a few sheets are printed
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Clearing Jams from the Input Tray Areas
Clearing Jams from the Optional Envelope Feeder
Clearing Jams from the Top Cover Area
Clearing Jams from the Output Areas
Clearing Jams from the Optional Duplexer
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Solving Repeated Paper Jams
Understanding Printer Messages
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Correcting Output Quality Problems
Use the examples below to determine which output quality problem
you are experiencing, then see the following table to troubleshoot
the problem
The examples below depict letter-sizepaper that has passed
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Troubleshooting Flowchart
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Macintosh Users
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Selecting an Alternate PPD
Renaming the Printer
Menu Map
Configuration Page
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PCL or PS Font List
To print a PCL or PS font list:
Service and Support
Service During and After the Warranty Period
Guidelines for Repacking the Printer
Limited Warranty for Toner Cartridge Life
The warranty below applies to the toner cartridge that came with
this printer
This warranty supersedes all previous warranties (7/19/96)
HP toner cartridges are warranted to be free from defects in
Service Information Form
HP Software License Terms
102 Chapter 5: Service and Support
Worldwide Sales and Service Offices
104 Chapter 5: Service and Support
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Specifications
Paper Specifications
•poor print quality
•increased paper jams
•premature wear on the printer, requiring repair
A-2Specifications
Supported Sizes and Weights of Paper
A-4Specifications
Supported Types of Paper
Guidelines for Using Paper
Paper Weight Equivalence Table
Labels
Label Construction
Transparencies
Envelopes
Envelope Construction
Envelopes with Double-Side-Seams
Envelopes with Adhesive Strips or Flaps
Envelope Margins
Envelope Storage
Card Stock and Heavy Paper
Card Stock Construction
Card Stock Guidelines
Physical Dimensions
Printer Weight (without toner cartridge)
Environmental Specifications
Electrical Specifications
Acoustic Emissions (Per ISO 9296)
General Specifications
Serial Cable Specifications
A-16Specifications
25 to 9 Pin Adapter (C2909A)
DB-9Serial Cable Pin Outs
DB-25Serial Cable Pin Outs
Control Panel Menus
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•You want to restore the printer’s default settings
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Printer Memory and Expansion
Installing Memory
7Close the DIMM access door and tighten the screw
Printer Memory and Expansion C-3
Checking Memory Installation
Adjusting Memory Settings
Resource Saving
I/O Buffering
Installing EIO Cards/Mass Storage
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Printer Commands
Understanding PCL Printer Command Syntax
Before using printer commands, compare these characters:
Lowercase l:
Uppercase O:
Number one:
Combining Escape Sequences
Entering Escape Characters
Selecting PCL Fonts
Common PCL Printer Commands
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Regulatory Information
Protecting the Environment
Regulatory Information E-3
E-4Regulatory Information
Regulatory Information E-5
Toner Material Safety Data Sheet
Declaration of Conformity
Regulatory Information E-7
Laser Safety Statement
Canadian DOC Regulations
VCCI Statement (Japan)
Laser Statement for Finland
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Glossary
printer software
Any or all of the software shipped with the printer. The
printer is packaged with a compact disc containing the
software is already installed
printer software help
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