HP 4000N, 4000TN 8 Chapter 1: Printer Basics

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Documentation

Item	Description or Use	Part Number
HP LaserJet Printer Family	A guide to using paper and other	5010-6394
Paper Specification Guide	print media with HP LaserJet
	printers.
PCL 5/PJL Technical	A guide to using printer commands	5021-0330
Reference Documentation	with HP LaserJet printers.
Package
HP LaserJet 4000, 4000 T,	An additional copy of this user’s	C4118-91060
4000 N, and 4000 TN	guide.	(English)
Printers User’s Guide
HP LaserJet 4000 and	An additional copy of the getting	C4118-90972
4000 N Printers Getting	started guide.	(English)
Started Guide
HP LaserJet 4000 T and	An additional copy of the getting	C4119-90901
4000 TN Printers Getting	started guide.	(English)
Started Guide
HP LaserJet 4000, 4000 T,	An additional copy of the quick	C4118-90926
4000 N, and 4000 TN	reference guide.	(English)
Printers Quick Reference
Guide

User’s Documentation	An additional copy of this user’s	C4118-99001
Bundle, HP LaserJet 4000	guide, the getting started guide, and	(English)
and 4000 N Printers	the quick reference guide.
User’s Documentation	An additional copy of this user’s	C4119-99001
Bundle, HP LaserJet	guide, the getting started guide, and	(English)
4000 T and 4000 TN	the quick reference guide.

8 Chapter 1: Printer Basics

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Contents

Page Page Hewlett-PackardCompany 11311 Chinden Boulevard Boise, Idaho Take a look at all that HP Support has to offer Thank you for your purchase. Along with your product, you receive variety of support services from Page Customer Support Options Worldwide Page 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 Page 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 Page 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 page A-4 Continued on the next page 7 Gently slide the tray into the printer To print by type and size of paper, see page 30 Chapter 2: Printing Tasks 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 Page Page 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 Page 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 64 Chapter 4: Problem Solving 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 Page Solving Repeated Paper Jams Understanding Printer Messages If a message persists: %*'%-+0276&'8+% 2#2'42#6*12'0 2.'#5'%.15'+6 %*15'0.#0)7#)' 016#8#+.#$ &+5-&'8+% (.#5*(+ 5;56'/+5(7 (.#5*+5 +0276&'8+%' %10&+6+10ZZ +056#..64#;Z /'/14;5'66+0)5 %*#0)'& /'/14;5*146#)' 2#)'5+/2.+(+'& 1((.+0 4#/&+5-&'8+% 4#/&+5-(+.' 4#/&+5-(+.'5;56'/+5(7 4#/&+5-+5 64#;Z'/26; 64#;Z.1#& =6;2'?=5+ 705722146'&5+<' 9410)'08'.12' (''&'4+056#..'& Z2#2'4,#/ =.1%#6+10 24'55)161 %106+07 2#)'611 %1/2.': 2#4#..'.+1 $7(('418'4(.19 5'4+#.+1 $7(('418'4(.19 $#&5'4+#. 64#05/+55+10 78 Chapter 4: Problem Solving 70':2'%6'& 2#2'45+ Z 24+06'4'4414 Z(75'4'4414 Z[\\ 24+06'4'4414 24+06'4'4414 ZZ 24+06'4'4414 80 Chapter 4: Problem Solving Z[\\+0276 &'8+%'(#+.74 %*'%-%#$.'5#0&%;%.'219'4 084#/'4414 %*'%-5'66+0)5 084#/(7.. %*'%-5'66+0)5 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 Page Troubleshooting Flowchart 2 Can you print a configuration page 24+06+0) %10(+)74#6+10 3 Can you print from a software application 86 Chapter 4: Problem Solving 4 Does the job print as expected? (Continued on the following page.) Does the job print as expected Does the job print as expected? (continued) 88 Chapter 4: Problem Solving 64#;/1& %#55'66 Troubleshooting Flowchart for Macintosh Users 2 Does the job print as expected Selecting an Alternate PPD Renaming the Printer Menu Map Configuration Page Page 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 Page Page 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 Information Menu 24+06 /'07/#2 %10(+)74#6+10 2%.(106.+56 Paper Handling Menu '08'.12'(''&'4 5+<'%1/ 6;2'2.#+0 (+456 /#07#.(''&1 1 /#07#. 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The printer is packaged with a compact disc containing the software is already installed printer software help Index 2 Index Page 4 Index Page 6 Index Page 8 Index Copyright© Hewlett-PackardCo Printed in USA