HP 4000N, 4000TN 192

Ram Disk Size setting B-14 Ready light 9

rear output bin clearing paper jams 68 locating 4

recycled paper, using E-5 recycling used toner cartridges

redistributing toner 57–58 regulatory information E-1–

relative humidity A-15 removing envelope feeder 40 renaming the printer 92 repacking the printer 99 repeated paper jams, clearing

71 repeating defects,

troubleshooting 83 Reset Active I/O Channel

Reset All I/O Channels setting B-21

Reset Memory setting B-21 Resets Menu B-21 Resolution enhancement

technology B-6 Resolution setting B-6 Resource Save message C-5 Resource Save setting B-12 Resource Saving, allocating

restore default settings B-21 Restore Factory Settings B-21 REt setting B-6

S

safety statements E-8–E-9 sales and service offices 103–

samples configuration page 95

print quality problems 82 saving

printer setup 48 toner B-7

SDRAM DIMMs, ordering 7 security, information on

configuration page 95 Select key 10 selecting

alternate PPD 92 default printer language

output location 24–25 printer driver 14

serial adapter, ordering 7 serial and accessory interface

connectors, locating 4 Serial Baud Rate setting B-18serial cables

ordering 7 pin outs A-18 troubleshooting 86 types of A-17

Serial DTR Polarity setting B-18

Serial I/O Buffer Overflow message 78

serial number, locating 4 Serial Pacing setting B-17 Serial Robust XON setting

service agreements 97–98 see also front pages after warranty expires 98

service information, see front pages

setting

custom paper sizes 46–47 paper type and size 52–53

settings

affecting printer messages 72

changing control panel 11 overriding 11

printing current 11 toner density B-7

sharing printers, recommendations for 52

shipping the printer 99 show event log B-2

600dpi B-6 size settings 50

small paper, printing 25 soft fonts

downloaded 96 permanent B-9

software drivers 15–17 help for drivers 16

HP FontSmart, installing 17 HP JetSend, installing 18 HP JobMonitor, accessing

HP LaserJet Utility for Macintosh 19

HP ToolBox, accessing 17 included with printer 12 license 102

Macintosh printer drivers 19 networks 20

obtaining most recent 14 troubleshooting print

problems 86 Windows 15–17

Solaris 20 spare parts E-5special paper

manually feeding 51 printing with 35–47

specifications

acoustic emissions A-15 cable A-16–A-18

card stock A-11 electrical A-14 envelope feeder A-9 envelopes A-9 expanded memory A-15 general A-15

heavy paper A-11 labels A-8 paper A-2–A-12 printer A-13–A-14 transparencies A-8

speed printing A-15

transmitting data B-17,B-18 status, see printer messages storing

envelopes A-11 toner cartridges 56

straight-through paper path 25 Sun OS 20

supplies 5 availability E-5 ordering 6–8 warranty 97–98

support agreements 97–98 after warranty expires 98

support, worldwide, see front pages

supported sizes, paper Tray 1 A-3

SupportPack E-5

switching printer languages 16 syntax for printer commands

D-2–D-3

T

TCP/IP protocol, setting B-20 TCP/IP setting B-19

3-hole punched paper duplexing 33 orientation 35–36

300dpi B-6toner

correcting problems with A-6 redistributing 57–58 spilling 67 troubleshooting 83

toner cartridges 56–58 installing 56

life expectancy 56 limited warranty 100 material safety data sheet

E-6 ordering 6 recycling 56, E-3

toner consumption E-2 Toner Density setting B-7 toner density setting B-7 Toner Low message 57 Toner Low setting B-13

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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