Printer Information, Configurations | HP 4050 manual

Printer Information

Configurations

This printer is available in four configurations, as described below.

HP LaserJet 4050

The HP LaserJet 4050 comes standard with 8 MB RAM and one 500-sheet tray.

HP LaserJet 4050 N

The HP LaserJet 4050 N comes standard with 16 MB RAM,

a HP JetDirect 10/100Base-TX print server card for connecting to a network, an HP Fast InfraRed (FIR Receiver), and one 500-sheet tray.

HP LaserJet 4050 T

The HP LaserJet 4050 T comes standard with 8 MB RAM and two 250-sheet trays.

HP LaserJet 4050 TN

The HP LaserJet 4050 TN comes standard with 16 MB RAM,

a HP JetDirect 10/100Base-TX print server card for connecting to a network, an HP Fast InfraRed (FIR Receiver), and two 250-sheet trays.

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HP 4050 manual Printer Information, Configurations

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English Page User’s Guide Warranty Navigational Features in This Guide How to Use This Online User’s GuideFeatures of Acrobat Reader Iii Paging Through a Document Magnifying the Page View Finding Words Browsing with ThumbnailsPrinting the document Click on a thumbnail to move to the page it represents Setting Up the Printer Where to Look for More Information Vii Using the Printer Online Services HP Customer Care Service and SupportWorld Wide Web Obtaining Software Utilities Electronic Information for U.S For Asia Pacific Region For EuropeFor Latin America HP Service Parts Information Compact Disc HP Direct Ordering for Accessories or SuppliesHP Service Information HP Service Agreements Asia/Pacific North and Latin AmericaEurope, Middle East and Africa Outside the U.S. and Canada 404 U.S. and Canada 800 Customer Support Options Worldwide Xiii Xiv Support Numbers Contents Printing Tasks Xvi Contents Correcting Output Quality Problems Mopy Disk Error MessagesDetermining Printer Problems Troubleshooting Flowchart Specifications Glossary Index Xx Contents Overview Printer Basics Printer Features and Benefits Printer Information Configurations Printer Parts front view, HP LaserJet 4050/4050 N printer Printer Parts and Locations Printer Parts rear view, HP LaserJet 4050/4050 N printer Accessories and supplies Accessories and SuppliesTo ensure optimum performance These is used in the HP LaserJet 4050 N and 4050 TN for Use the following accessories to optimize the printer Suggested Accessories Ordering Information Ordering InformationWeighing 20 lb. To order a sample Forms 16 MB C4137A Sdram DIMMs C4140A C4141A Male/female C2933A Serial Adapter Pin adapter C2809A Description or Use Part Number Control Panel Lights Control Panel LayoutPrinter’s control panel consists of the following Control Panel Keys Using the Printer Online Help System Network administrator To Change a Control Panel SettingControl Panel Menus To Print a Control Panel Menu Map Printer Software ReadMe.wri file for more information Configuration of Windows-driven computers, the installationComputers On obtaining the most recent softwarePage Drivers Included with the Printer Printer Drivers Macintosh WindowsAdditional Drivers Printer Software for Windows Install administration software such as HP JetAdminSeveral printer drivers. For more information, see Came with your printer Choose Properties Access the Windows Printer Driver Printer Driver Help Choose the Right Printer Driver for Your Needs HP Resource Manager HP FontSmart HP JetSend Communications Technology Networked Devices How the JetSend Communications Technology Works Apple LaserWriter 8 Driver Software for Macintosh ComputersPostScript Printer Description Files PPDs HP LaserJet Utility Software for Networks HP JetAdmin To configure the printer for your needs HP Web JetAdmin Printing Tasks Printing to the Top Output Bin Selecting the Output Bin Rear Output Bin Printing to the Rear Output Bin Loading Tray On the next Loading Tray 2 4050/4050 NPage Loading Trays 2 and 3 4050 T/4050 TN Page Loading the Optional 500-Sheet Tray Page Printer with the Optional Duplexer Printing Both Sides of Paper Optional Duplexer Guidelines for Printing Both Sides of Paper Paper Orientation for Printing Both Sides of Paper Paper Orientation for Printing Both Sides of Paper Layout Options for Printing Both Sides of Paper When using Windows drivers, select Flip Pages Up to getBinding options designated with * above Layout Options for Printing Both Sides of Paper Printing Letterhead, Prepunched, or Preprinted Paper Printing Special Paper Paper Orientation for Tray Paper Orientation Printing Envelopes Loading Envelopes in Tray Envelope Sizes Feeding Envelopes Automatically Optional Envelope FeederSee the documentation included with the envelope feeder for Inserting and Removing the Envelope Feeder Loading Envelopes in the Envelope Feeder Printing Tasks Printing Labels Printing Labels Do not Printing Transparencies Printing Transparencies Heavy Paper Printing Cards, Custom-Size, Guidelines for Printing Custom-Size Paper Setting Custom Paper SizesDriver, or from the printer’s control panel Page Advanced Printing Tasks Using Features in the Printer DriverPrinter Collation Printer Driver Features Saving Printer Setup InformationPrinting with a Watermark Different First Sample Layout Options 1-up, 2-up, and 4-up Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper Tray 1 Mode=First Customizing Tray 1 OperationTray 1 Mode=Cassette Manually Feeding Paper from Tray Feed can also be enabled from the Paper Handling MenuPrinter will print only from Tray Automatically prints if paper is in the tray. If Tray Benefits of Printing by Type and Size of Paper Printing by Type and Size of PaperTo print by type and size of paper, do the following Printer supports the following types of paper Supported Types of Paper Quick Copying a Job Job Retention FeaturesPrinting Additional Copies of a Quick Copy Job Deleting a Stored Quick Copy Job Proofing and Holding a Job Using Item, press Value until the desired job name appearsPrinting the Remaining Copies of a Held Job Press Select to select the job. COPIES=1 appears Deleting a Held Job Specifying a Private Job Printing a Private JobReleasing a Private Job Deleting a Private Job Printing a Stored Job Storing a Print JobPress Select to select the job name. COPIES=1 appears Deleting a Stored Job Printing with the Optional HP Fast InfraRed Receiver Setting Up to Print with WindowsPrinting a Job Select the file to print Again Interrupting and Resuming Printing Printer Maintenance HP Policy on Non-HP Toner Cartridges Managing the Toner CartridgeToner Cartridge Storage Toner Cartridge Life Expectancy Checking the Toner Level Resetting the HP TonerGauge Continue Printing When Toner Is Low Redistributing the Toner Page Location of the Transfer Roller-Do Not Touch Cleaning the Printer Cleaning the Printer Page Copier grade paper not bond or rough paper Using the Printer Cleaning Printer maintenance kit is a consumable and is not covered Performing Routine Maintenance Printer Maintenance Such as Close TOP COVER. Many of these messages are Such as INITIALIZING. Other messages require an actionMessage persists Paper jam message Clearing Paper Jams Output areas top and rear. Go to Paper jams can occur at the following locationsTop cover area. Go to Toner cartridge area. Go to Clearing Jams from the Input Tray Areas Problem Solving Clearing Jams from the Optional Envelope Feeder Open and close the top cover to clear the paper jam message Clearing Jams from the Top Cover Area Replace the toner cartridge, and close the top cover Clearing Jams from the Toner Cartridge Area Clearing Jams from the Output Areas Clearing Jams from the Optional Duplexer Problem Solving If paper jams occur frequently, try the following Solving Repeated Paper Jams Understanding Printer Messages Using the Printer Online Help SystemIf a message persists Printer Messages Not Functional InitializingSpinning UP ENV Feeder Load Install Tray Install TonerMemory Settings Input Device RAM Disk File RAM Disk DeviceToner LOW Unable to Printer Error Feeder InstalledTray YY USE Type Complex TOOParallel I/O Transmission Paper Size Cycle Power toExpected Type Error Device Failure Cycle PowerCheck Cables Nvram Full Check Settings Mopy Disk Error Messages Mopy Disk Error Messages Maximum number ProblemDirectories has been reached Delete all jobs stored for a user. Problem Correcting Output Quality ProblemsExamples below depict letter-size paper that has passed Through the printer short-edge first Troubleshooting Steps Troubleshooting Flowchart Determining Printer ProblemsDoes the control panel display READY? Printing Configuration Can you print a configuration page?Check that all trays are properly Started guide or the instructions that Can you print from a software application? Print is garbled Or only a Portion Prints Does the job print as expected? on the following Go to step Print job is not formatted correctly Does the job print as expected? Printer Pulls from Wrong tray Can you print from a software application? Troubleshooting Flowchart for Macintosh UsersLaserWriter Available Print job is not sent to the desired printer Renaming the Printer Selecting an Alternate PPDClick Select PPD Troubleshooting the Printer Hard Disk Troubleshooting the Printer Hard DiskInitialized PS Troubleshooting PS Troubleshooting Troubleshooting HP Fast InfraRed Receiver Problems Troubleshooting HP Fast InfraRed Receiver Problems Problem Solving HP JetDirect 10/100TX print server Communicating with an Optional HP JetDirect Print Server Print Server Operation Jumper P1 Jumper P2 Jumper P3 Menu Map Checking the Printer’s Configuration Accessories, such as memory DIMMs, paper trays, and printer ConfigurationLanguages Print out as well Sample Configuration To print a PCL or PS font list PCL or PS Font List Service During and After the Warranty Period Warranty Information Guidelines for Repacking the Printer Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement Service and Support Warranty covers any defects or malfunctions in a new This warranty supersedes all previous warranties 7/19/96This printer HP toner cartridges are warranted to be free from defects Under warranty Purchase/received date Service Information FormMaintenance contract number Purchase order number Model name Model number Serial number License Grant HP Software License Terms Transfer Worldwide Sales and Service Offices France FinlandGermany Hungary GreeceIreland Italy Russian Federation RomaniaSlovakia Slovenia Turkey SwitzerlandUkraine United Kingdom Belize ArgentinaBolivia Brazil El Salvador EcuadorGuatemala Honduras Bangladesh AustraliaChina Indonesia IndiaKorea, Republic New Zealand MalaysiaPakistan Philippines Vietnam Thailand Angola AlgeriaBahrain Egypt Jordan IsraelKuwait Lebanon Tunisia South AfricaUnited Arab Emirates Zambia Specifications Paper Specifications Specifications A-3 Supported Sizes and Weights of Paper Trays 2 Optional Dimensions Weight Capacity Sheet Tray Specifications A-5 Optional Specifications A-7 Guidelines for Using PaperProblems with feeding Ragged edges Use good quality paper Or perforations Do not use raised letterhead Inks, such as those used in some types of thermographySecond Specifications A-9 Paper Weight Equivalence Table Transparencies LabelsLabel Construction Envelope Construction Envelopes Envelopes with Adhesive Strips or Flaps Envelopes with Double-Side-Seams Envelope Margins Card Stock and Heavy PaperEnvelope Storage Return Address 15 mm Delivery Address 51 mm 89 mm Card Stock Guidelines Card Stock Construction Physical Dimensions Printer SpecificationsPrinter Weight without toner cartridge Electrical Specifications Environmental SpecificationsVolt Amps Volt 50-60 Hz Specifications A-17 General SpecificationsAcoustic Emissions Per ISO Wire Serial Cable SpecificationsData Format Handshaking 25 to 9 Pin Adapter C2809A Specifications A-19Hardware Flow Control hardware DB-9 Serial Cable Pin Outs C2932A Pins not shown are not used by the printerDB-25 Serial Cable Pin Outs C2933A Pin outs for the computer end are typical pin numbers. Control Panel Menus Menu is not displayed on the control panel Quick Copy Jobs MenuControl Panel Menus Quick Copy Jobs Menu Control Panel Menus B-3 Private/Stored Jobs MenuPrivate/Stored Jobs Menu Information Menu Information Menu Control Panel Menus B-5 Paper Handling MenuPaper Handling Menu Tray 3 TYPE= Configure Fuser Mode MENU=NOTray 4 TYPE= Manual FEED=OFF Control Panel Menus B-7 Print Quality Menu Print Quality Menu Control Panel Menus B-9 Create CleaningECONOMODE=OFF Toner DENSITY=3 Printing Menu Printing MenuPAPER= ENVELOPE= COM10 Control Panel Menus B-11 PCL Font NUMBER= PCL Symbol SET=PCL Font PITCH= PCL Font Point Control Panel Menus B-13 Print PS ERRORS= OFFCOURIER=REGULAR Regular Wide A4=NO Configuration Menu Configuration Menu Resource SAVE= OFF Control Panel Menus B-15PCL MEMORY= PS MEMORY= Insufficient MEMORY, Press GO to PROTECT= AutoClearable JOB Auto CONTINUE= Control Panel Menus B-17 DAY Week Configure TIMEOUT=OFF HourSmall Paper Normal SPEED=NORMAL Slow Control Panel Menus B-19 MenuMenu SPEED=YES Parallel High YESParallel ADV FUNCTIONS=ON OFF Control Panel Menus B-21 EIO Menu 4050 N/4050 TNEIO Menu CFG ETALK=NO CFG TCP/IP=NO While Cancel Job clears only the current job Resets MenuDisk accessory Control Panel Menus B-23 Resets Menu Printer Memory and Expansion Page Printer Memory and Expansion C-3 Installing Memory Close the Dimm access door and tighten the screw Area should list the new printer language Checking Memory InstallationPrinter Memory and Expansion C-5 Resource Saving Adjusting Memory Settings Buffering To change the I/O Buffer setting Figure C-1 Installing EIO Cards or Mass Storage Devices Installing EIO Cards/Mass Storage Printer Commands D-1 Printer Commands Printer Commands Understanding PCL 5e Printer Command Syntax Combining Escape Sequences DOS Software Application Entry What Appears Entering Escape Characters Selecting PCL 5e Fonts Common PCL 5e Printer Commands Common PCL 5e Printer Commands Function Command Options # Control Commands Printer Commands D-7 ?s#P FCC Regulations Regulatory Information Protecting the Environment Environmental Product Stewardship Regulatory Information E-3 Regulatory Information Regulatory Information E-5 Material Safety Data Sheets Hewlett-Packard Company According to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN45014Chinden Boulevard Boise, Idaho 83714-1021, USA Laser Safety Statement Safety StatementsCanadian DOC Regulations Vcci Statement Japan Luokan 1 laserlaite Klass 1 Laser Apparat Laser Statement for FinlandVaroitus Varning Media. All trays used in the printer are adjustable Adjustable trayBack information such as what accessories are Accessories for older printers and the newer EIO Driver Software is already installedPrinter software Printer software help Numerics Index See also DIMMs EIO cards Index Index PCL Index Index Index Page Copyright 1999 Hewlett-Packard Co