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User’s Guide
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Navigational Features in This Guide
How to Use This Online User’s Guide
Features of Acrobat Reader
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Paging Through a Document
Magnifying the Page View
Finding Words
Browsing with Thumbnails
Printing the document
Click on a thumbnail to move to the page it represents
Setting Up the Printer
Where to Look for More Information
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Using the Printer
Online Services
HP Customer Care Service and Support
World Wide Web
Obtaining Software Utilities Electronic Information for U.S
For Latin America
For Europe
For Asia Pacific Region
HP Service Parts Information Compact Disc
HP Direct Ordering for Accessories or Supplies
HP Service Information
HP Service Agreements
Asia/Pacific
North and Latin America
Europe, Middle East and Africa
Outside the U.S. and Canada 404 U.S. and Canada 800
Customer Support Options Worldwide
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Support Numbers
Contents
Printing Tasks
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Correcting Output Quality Problems
Mopy Disk Error Messages
Determining Printer Problems
Troubleshooting Flowchart
Specifications
Glossary Index
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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 Supplies
To 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
Weighing 20 lb. To order a sample
Ordering Information
Ordering Information
Forms
16 MB C4137A Sdram DIMMs C4140A C4141A
Male/female C2933A Serial Adapter Pin adapter C2809A
Description or Use Part Number
Printer’s control panel consists of the following
Control Panel Layout
Control Panel Lights
Control Panel Keys
Using the Printer Online Help System
Control Panel Menus
To Change a Control Panel Setting
Network administrator
To Print a Control Panel Menu Map
Printer Software
ReadMe.wri file for more information
Configuration of Windows-driven computers, the installation
Computers
On obtaining the most recent software
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Drivers Included with the Printer
Printer Drivers
Macintosh
Windows
Additional Drivers
Printer
Software for Windows
Install administration software such as HP JetAdmin
Several 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 Computers
PostScript 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 N
Page
Loading Trays 2 and 3 4050 T/4050 TN
Page
Loading the Optional 500-Sheet Tray
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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 get
Binding 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
See the documentation included with the envelope feeder for
Feeding Envelopes Automatically Optional Envelope Feeder
Envelope Sizes
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,
Driver, or from the printer’s control panel
Setting Custom Paper Sizes
Guidelines for Printing Custom-Size Paper
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Printer Collation
Using Features in the Printer Driver
Advanced Printing Tasks
Printing with a Watermark
Saving Printer Setup Information
Printer Driver Features
Different First
Sample Layout Options 1-up, 2-up, and 4-up
Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper
Tray 1 Mode=Cassette
Customizing Tray 1 Operation
Tray 1 Mode=First
Manually Feeding Paper from Tray
Feed can also be enabled from the Paper Handling Menu
Printer will print only from Tray
Automatically prints if paper is in the tray. If Tray
To print by type and size of paper, do the following
Printing by Type and Size of Paper
Benefits of Printing by Type and Size of Paper
Printer supports the following types of paper
Supported Types of Paper
Printing Additional Copies of a Quick Copy Job
Job Retention Features
Quick Copying a Job
Deleting a Stored Quick Copy Job
Proofing and Holding a Job
Using Item, press Value until the desired job name appears
Printing the Remaining Copies of a Held Job
Press Select to select the job. COPIES=1 appears
Deleting a Held Job
Releasing a Private Job
Printing a Private Job
Specifying a Private Job
Deleting a Private Job
Press Select to select the job name. COPIES=1 appears
Storing a Print Job
Printing a Stored Job
Deleting a Stored Job
Printing with the Optional HP Fast InfraRed Receiver
Setting Up to Print with Windows
Printing a Job
Select the file to print
Again
Interrupting and Resuming Printing
Printer Maintenance
HP Policy on Non-HP Toner Cartridges
Managing the Toner Cartridge
Toner 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
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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
Message persists
Such as INITIALIZING. Other messages require an action
Such as Close TOP COVER. Many of these messages are
Paper jam message
Clearing Paper Jams
Output areas top and rear. Go to
Paper jams can occur at the following locations
Top 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
If a message persists
Using the Printer Online Help System
Understanding Printer Messages
Printer Messages
Not Functional
Initializing
Spinning UP
ENV Feeder Load
Install Tray
Install Toner
Memory Settings
Input Device
RAM Disk File
RAM Disk Device
Toner LOW
Unable to
Printer Error
Feeder Installed
Tray YY
USE Type
Complex
TOO
Parallel I/O
Transmission
Paper Size
Cycle Power to
Expected
Type
Error
Check Cables
Cycle Power
Device Failure
Nvram Full
Check Settings
Mopy Disk Error Messages
Mopy Disk Error Messages
Maximum number
Problem
Directories has been reached
Delete all jobs stored for a user.
Problem
Correcting Output Quality Problems
Examples below depict letter-size paper that has passed
Through the printer short-edge first
Troubleshooting Steps
Does the control panel display READY?
Determining Printer Problems
Troubleshooting Flowchart
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 Users
LaserWriter
Available
Print job is not sent to the desired printer
Click Select PPD
Selecting an Alternate PPD
Renaming the Printer
Initialized
Troubleshooting the Printer Hard Disk
Troubleshooting the Printer Hard Disk
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
Configuration
Languages
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 7/19/96
This printer
HP toner cartridges are warranted to be free from defects
Under warranty Purchase/received date
Service Information Form
Maintenance contract number Purchase order number
Model name Model number Serial number
License Grant
HP Software License Terms
Transfer
Worldwide Sales and Service Offices
Germany
Finland
France
Hungary
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Ireland
Italy
Russian Federation
Romania
Slovakia
Slovenia
Turkey
Switzerland
Ukraine
United Kingdom
Belize
Argentina
Bolivia
Brazil
El Salvador
Ecuador
Guatemala
Honduras
China
Australia
Bangladesh
Korea, Republic
India
Indonesia
New Zealand
Malaysia
Pakistan
Philippines
Vietnam
Thailand
Angola
Algeria
Bahrain
Egypt
Jordan
Israel
Kuwait
Lebanon
Tunisia
South Africa
United 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 Paper
Problems with feeding Ragged edges Use good quality paper
Or perforations
Second
Inks, such as those used in some types of thermography
Do not use raised letterhead
Specifications A-9
Paper Weight Equivalence Table
Label Construction
Labels
Transparencies
Envelope Construction
Envelopes
Envelopes with Adhesive Strips or Flaps
Envelopes with Double-Side-Seams
Envelope Margins
Card Stock and Heavy Paper
Envelope Storage
Return Address 15 mm Delivery Address 51 mm 89 mm
Card Stock Guidelines
Card Stock Construction
Printer Weight without toner cartridge
Printer Specifications
Physical Dimensions
Electrical Specifications
Environmental Specifications
Volt Amps
Volt 50-60 Hz
Acoustic Emissions Per ISO
General Specifications
Specifications A-17
Wire
Serial Cable Specifications
Data Format
Handshaking
25 to 9 Pin Adapter C2809A
Specifications A-19
Hardware Flow
Control hardware
DB-9 Serial Cable Pin Outs C2932A
Pins not shown are not used by the printer
DB-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 Menu
Control Panel Menus
Quick Copy Jobs Menu
Private/Stored Jobs Menu
Private/Stored Jobs Menu
Control Panel Menus B-3
Information Menu
Information Menu
Paper Handling Menu
Paper Handling Menu
Control Panel Menus B-5
Tray 3 TYPE=
Configure Fuser Mode MENU=NO
Tray 4 TYPE=
Manual FEED=OFF
Control Panel Menus B-7
Print Quality Menu
Print Quality Menu
Control Panel Menus B-9
Create Cleaning
ECONOMODE=OFF
Toner DENSITY=3
Printing Menu
Printing Menu
PAPER=
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= OFF
COURIER=REGULAR Regular
Wide A4=NO
Configuration Menu
Configuration Menu
Resource SAVE= OFF
Control Panel Menus B-15
PCL MEMORY=
PS MEMORY=
Insufficient MEMORY, Press GO to
PROTECT= Auto
Clearable JOB
Auto CONTINUE=
Control Panel Menus B-17
DAY Week Configure
TIMEOUT=OFF Hour
Small Paper Normal
SPEED=NORMAL Slow
Menu
Menu
Control Panel Menus B-19
SPEED=YES
Parallel High YES
Parallel ADV
FUNCTIONS=ON OFF
EIO Menu
EIO Menu 4050 N/4050 TN
Control Panel Menus B-21
CFG ETALK=NO
CFG TCP/IP=NO
While Cancel Job clears only the current job
Resets Menu
Disk accessory
Control Panel Menus B-23
Resets Menu
Printer Memory and Expansion
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Printer Memory and Expansion C-3
Installing Memory
Close the Dimm access door and tighten the screw
Printer Memory and Expansion C-5
Checking Memory Installation
Area should list the new printer language
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 EN45014
Chinden Boulevard
Boise, Idaho 83714-1021, USA
Laser Safety Statement
Safety Statements
Canadian DOC Regulations
Vcci Statement Japan
Luokan 1 laserlaite Klass 1 Laser Apparat
Laser Statement for Finland
Varoitus
Varning
Media. All trays used in the printer are adjustable
Adjustable tray
Back information such as what accessories are
Accessories for older printers and the newer EIO
Driver
Software is already installed
Printer software
Printer software help
Numerics
Index
See also DIMMs EIO cards
Index
Index
PCL
Index
Index
Index
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