Printer parts, Accessories and supplies | HP 4250/4350 manual

Printer parts

Before using the printer, familiarize yourself with the parts of the printer.

1Top output bin

2Control panel

3Tray 1 (pull to open)

4Tray 2

5On/off switch

6Right-side panel (provides access to DIMMs and CompactFlash cards)

7Top cover (provides access to the print cartridge)

8Interface ports (see Interface ports)

9Slot for optional duplexer

10Rear output bin (pull to open)

Accessories and supplies

You can increase the capabilities of the printer by adding optional accessories. For information about ordering accessories and supplies, see Ordering parts, accessories, and supplies.

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HP 4250/4350 manual Printer parts, Accessories and supplies

Contents

Use Page User Guide Copyright and License HP direct ordering for accessories or supplies HP service informationHP customer care Iii HP support and information for Macintosh computers HP service agreementsHP Toolbox Table of contents Managing and maintaining the printer Problem solving Vii Appendix a Supplies and accessories Viii Appendix B Control panel menus Index Printer basics Quick access to printer information Where to look for more informationSetting up the printer Using the printer Printer configurations Model descriptionsLetter Description Printer model HP LaserJet 4250 series One 100-sheet tray and two 500-sheet trays Printer features ResolutionSpeed Paper handling Language and fonts Memory and processorInterface connections and networking Accessibility Print cartridgeEnergy savings Economical printing Accessories and supplies Printer parts One optional 1,500-sheet feeder Accessory lights Interface ports Locking and unlocking optional accessories Moving the printer Control panel Control-panel layout Control-panel buttons Control-panel lightsButton Function To print a control-panel menu map Using the printer Help systemPrinting control-panel menus Changing printer-control-panel configuration settings Changing control-panel settingsTo change a control-panel setting Job storage limit Job held timeout To set the job held timeoutShow address To set the job storage limit Tray behavior options To show the IP address To set Use Requested Tray To set Manually Feed Prompt To set Size/type prompt Sleep DelayTo set the printer default for PS Defer Media Personality To set the Sleep DelayTo turn the Sleep Mode on or off Clearable warnings Auto continueTo set the personality To set the clearable warnings To set supplies-low reporting Cartridge lowTo set the auto continue To set the cartridge-out response Jam recoveryCartridge out To set the jam-recovery response RAM diskLanguage To set the RAM disk To select the language Software Operating systems and printer componentsUnix PCL Printer drivers Additional driversOperating system PCL PPD Using the printer drivers Select the correct printer driver for your needsPrinter driver Help Properties Properties or Preferences HP LaserJet Utility Software for Macintosh computersPPDs Installing the printing system software To install the printing system software Installing Windows printing system software for networks Double click Printer AppleTalk Installing Macintosh printing system software for networksTo install printer drivers in Mac OS Click Add Printer For Mac OS Next to USB Printer Selection, click Change To remove software from Macintosh operating systems Uninstalling the softwareTo remove software from Windows operating systems Selecting print media Tray 1 supported sizes and weights Size Dimensions1Weight Capacity2 Supported sizes of print media Optional 1,500-sheet tray supported sizes and weights Size Dimensions Weight Capacity Size Dimensions Weight Optional duplexer supported sizes and weightsOptional envelope feeder supported sizes and weights Enww Enww Printing tasks Selecting which tray is used for printing Understanding tray orderCustomizing tray 1 operation Tray 1 TYPE=ANY Tray 1 SIZE=ANY Printing by type and size of media locking trays Media Manually feeding media from tray To print by type and size of paper Selecting the correct fuser mode Quality submenu Stapling documents To select the stapler in the software WindowsTo select the stapler in the software Mac To select the stapler at the control panel Loading staples To load staples To load tray Loading traysLoading tray Loading tray 2 or an optional 500-sheet tray To load tray 2 or an optional 500-sheet tray Loading an optional 1,500-sheet tray To load an optional 1,500-sheet tray Do not fan the media. Fanning can cause misfeeds Enww Printing to the rear output bin Understanding media output optionsPrinting to the top standard output bin Printing to the optional stacker or stapler/stacker Orientation of paper when a stapler is installed To load envelopes in tray Printing envelopesLoading envelopes in tray Installing the optional envelope feeder Feeding envelopes automatically optional envelope feeder To remove the optional envelope feeder To install the optional envelope feederRemoving the optional envelope feeder Loading envelopes in the optional envelope feeder Handling menu Follow these guidelines when printing on labels Printing on special mediaPrinting on labels Do not load or print on labels in the following ways Printing on transparencies TRANSPARENCY=LOW Guidelines for printing on letterhead or preprinted forms Printing on paper that has a special finish Weight and sizes Tray Minimum size Maximum size Supported weightsPrinting on small sizes, custom sizes, or heavy paper Guidelines for heavy paper Setting custom paper sizes Additional guidelines for small or narrow paper To set custom paper sizes Parts, accessories, and supplies Printing on both sides of paper optional duplexer Orientation of paper for duplexing To duplex with the optional duplex-printing accessory Layout options for printing on both sides of paper To duplex manually On the Finishing tab, select Print on Both Sides Manually Canceling a print job Changing default settings Using the printer driverChanging the settings for a print job To change default settings in Windows 98 and Windows Me To change default settings in Windows NT To change default settings in Macintosh operating systems Using printer-driver features Printing watermarksTo print a watermark on Windows computers all versions To print a watermark on Macintosh computers Setting a custom paper size Printing multiple pages on one sheet of paperTo set a custom paper size on Windows computers On the Paper/Quality tab, click Custom Using EconoMode draft printing Selecting print-quality settingsTo set a custom paper size on Macintosh computers To use EconoMode draft printing on Windows computers Using reduce/enlarge options Selecting a paper source On the Paper/Quality tab, click Use different paper/Covers To print covers or different pages on Windows computersTo print covers or different pages on Macintosh computers To print copies of a stored job Using job-storage featuresQuick copying a job Deleting a quick copy job Proofing and holding a jobTo delete a quick copy job To print the remaining copies of a held job Deleting a held job Printing a private jobTo delete a held job To specify a private job Deleting a private job Storing a print jobTo delete a private job To store a print job To print a stored job To delete a stored job Managing and maintaining the printer Using the embedded Web server Opening the embedded Web server Settings tab Information tab Networking tab Other links Using HP Web Jetadmin software Using the HP Toolbox Supported operating systemsSupported browsers Windows Troubleshooting tab To view the HP ToolboxStatus tab Utilitites folder. Double-click the HP Toolbox icon Device Settings window Set up status alertsAdministrative settings Alerts tab Toolbox links Double-clickAdd or Remove Programs Uninstalling the HP ToolboxClick Control Panel Managing and configuring printer drivers HP Web Jetadmin software plug-in Customization utility Configuring e-mail alerts Utitlity Information source Setting the date format Setting the real-time clockSetting the date and time Setting the date Setting the time format Setting the time Checking the printer configuration ConfigurationTo print a configuration page at the control panel Menu map That are installed Supplies status PS or PCL font listTo print a supplies status page at the control panel To print a PS or PCL font list Selecting PCL 6 and PCL 5 fonts Print-cartridge authentication Print-cartridge storage Managing the print cartridgeHP print cartridges Non-HP print cartridges Cartridge-low and cartridge-out conditions Print-cartridge life expectancyChecking the supply level When the cartridge is low on toner or drum life When the cartridge is out of toner or drum life To clean the inside of the printer Cleaning the printerCleaning the inside of the printer Cleaning the fuser Running the cleaning page manually Running the cleaning page automaticallyTo run the cleaning page manually To run the cleaning page automatically Performing preventive maintenance To reset the maintenance-kit counter Replacing the stapler unit To remove and replace the stapler unit Replacing the stapler unit Enww Problem solving 119 YES Troubleshooting flowchartDoes the control panel display read READY? Can you print a configuration page? See Configuration Go to step Job will not print PS error page or list of commands printsCan you print from a program? PERSONALITY=AUTO Does the job print as expected? Paper is not fed correctly or is damaged There are print-quality problemsPrint job is not formatted correctly Go to Correcting print-quality problems Configuration Tray 1 Size and Tray Cause Solving general printing problemsCause Solution Solving general printing problems Try printing a job from another program Control-panel messages Guidelines for using paper Symptom Problem with paper Solution Configuration Printing special pagesFont list Supplies status Clearing jams from the top-cover and print-cartridge areas Clearing jamsJam locations To clear jams from the top-cover and print-cartridge areas To clear jams from the optional envelope feeder Clearing jams from the trays To clear jams from tray To clear jams from tray 2 or an optional 500-sheet tray To clear jams from the optional 1,500-sheet tray Clearing jams from the optional duplexer To clear jams from the optional duplexer Clearing jams from the output areas To clear jams from the rear output bin Clearing jams from the fuser area To clear jams from the fuser area Enww Clearing jams from the optional stacker or stapler/stacker To clear staple jams from the optional stapler/stacker Solving repeated jams If paper jams occur frequently, try the following Enww Using the printer online Help system Understanding printer messagesResolving persistent messages Interpreting control-panel messages 13.XX.YY JAM Insufficient MemoryParallel I/O Parallel I/O Buffer Overflow Fuser Error ErrorXxxxx Error Control panel message 51.XY Error For help press XY ErrorXX Error To continue Sensor issue Turn off then on To continue Turn off then on Description Control panel message 59.XY Error For help press Handling accessory66.XY.ZZ Input Device Failure Storage Error Settings Changed 66.XY.ZZ OutputPermanent Storage Write Fail Control panel message Description Recommended action EIO Error Jetdirect Error8X.YYYY 8X.YYYY Embedded Card Slot Not Functional Card Slot X Device FailureCard Slot X File Operation Failed Card Slot X File System is Full Cleaning Disk Complete Cleaning DiskCorrupt Firmware in External Accessory Chosen Personality not Available Different Paper Sizes in JOB EIO X DiskEIO X Disk Device Failure EIO X Disk File Operation Failed EIO X Disk is Write Protected EIO X Disk not InitializedEnvelope Feeder Empty Insert or Close Tray Internal Disk File Operation Failed Internal Disk File System is FullInternal Disk is Write Protected Internal Disk not Initialized Custom Load Tray Typesize Manually Feed Typesize NON HP Supply Installed Current status message DescriptionOutput Paper Path Open For help press Paused To return to ready press Stop RAM Disk Device Failure RAM Disk File Operation FailedRAM Disk File System is Full RAM Disk not Initialized Replace Cartridge Current status message Replace Cartridge To continue pressROM Disk Device Failure ROM Disk File Operation Failed ROM Disk is Write Protected ROM Disk not InitializedSize Mismatch Tray Stapler LOW on Staples Stapler OUT of Staples TOO Many Pages in JOB to Staple Tray XX TypesizeTray Typesize Tray XX Empty Typesize Unsupported Data on FS Dimm in Slot USE Tray XX TypesizeWaiting for Tray XX to Lift Warming UP Malfunction .XY.ZZ Output Device Light Explanation and solution Solid greenPages in JOB to Staple appears on Light Explanation and solution Blinking amber Firmware in External Accessory Replacing accessories or accessory components Image defect examples Correcting print-quality problemsPrint-quality checklist AaBbCc Specks Light print partialLight print entire Dropouts Lines Gray background Toner smear Loose toner Repeating defects Skew Repeating imageMisformed characters Curl or wave Wrinkles or creases White spots on black Vertical white linesTire tracks Scattered lines Blurred print Random image repetition Troubleshooting network printing problems Troubleshooting common Windows problems Error message Error Writing to LPTx in Windows 9x. Cause Troubleshooting common Macintosh problems Problems with Mac OS Print job was not sent to the printer that you wanted. Cause Solution Software troubleshooting Hardware troubleshooting Problems with Mac OS You are unable to print from a third-party USB card. Cause Solution Software troubleshooting Specific errors Troubleshooting common PostScript problemsGeneral problems Cause Solution Font error occurred Printer driver Disk is Write Protected Troubleshooting the optional hard diskDisk FAILURE. EIO X Disk not Functional Enww Supplies and accessories 195 Ordering parts, accessories, and supplies Ordering through service or support providersOrdering directly from HP To order directly through the embedded Web server Ordering parts, accessories, and supplies Description Part number Paper-handling accessoriesPart numbers Memory Maintenance kitsPrint cartridges Cables and interfaces Print media Q2397A/Asia-Pacific countries HP Multipurpose paper Sheets/ream, 10-ream Carton Letter 8.5 x 11 inch, 3-hole Enww Control panel menus 205 List Retrieve Job menuPrint Stored JOB Values Username Jobname ALL Private Jobs No Stored Jobs Information menu Paper Handling menu Tray 1 Size ANY Size Letter Legal Executive Statement Executive JISPostcard JIS Envelope 64 g/m2 Tray 2 Size Letter Legal ExecutiveB5 ISO Dimension SIZE= 8.50 x 14 INCHES, Setting savedTray N Size Letter Legal Tray N Custom Copies Configure Device menuPrinting submenu DEFAULT*LETTER Item ValuesPaper Size Legal Executive Statement 8.5 x B5 JIS Duplex OFF Long Edge Binding Short Edge Values Print Quality submenu SET Print Test Registration Source Adjust Tray N Optimize High Transfer Line Detail Restore Optimize Configures the fuser mode associated with each paper type Resolution FastresProres RET OFF Light Medium Dark Economode System Setup submenu Density Small Paper Mode *NORMAL SlowToner To 5 *3 DATE/TIME Date Date Format Time Time Format JOB Storage To 100 *32 Tray Behavior Sleep Delay Display LANGUAGE*ENGLISH Several Explanation Cartridge Stop OUT Continue JAM Recovery Auto OFF RAM DiskStapler/stacker submenu Submenu Staples None ONE Staples OUT Stop ContinueSeconds Parallel High Speed Input Advanced Functions Resets submenu Restore Factory Settings Clear Maintenance Message Sleep Mode Print Test Source Destination Duplex Copies Diagnostics menuPrint Event LOG Show Event Paper Path Test Service menu Enww HP LaserJet 4250 or 4350 series physical specifications Product dimensionsProduct dimensions, with all doors and trays fully opened Printer accessories Appendix C Specifications Electrical specifications Power requirements HP LaserJet 4250 or 4350 seriesSpecification Volt models Product model Printing Ready Sleep Off Sound pressure level Declared per ISO Sound power level Declared per ISOAcoustic emissions Operating environment Environmental condition Printing Storage/standby Printing and paper storage environment Paper specificationsCategory Specifications Envelopes Envelopes with double side seams Envelopes with adhesive strips or flapsEnvelope margins Envelope storage Label construction LabelsTransparencies Enww Printer memory and expansion 241 Overview To install printer memory Printer memory Enww Enww Installing CompactFlash cards To install a CompactFlash card Installing CompactFlash cards Enww Checking memory installation Saving resources permanent resources Installing EIO cards or mass storage devices To install EIO cards or mass storage devices Enww Printer commands 253 Understanding PCL 6 and PCL 5e printer command syntax Combining escape sequences DOS program Entry What appears Using escape charactersSelecting PCL 6 and PCL 5 fonts Common PCL 6 and PCL 5 printer commands Job-control commandsPage-control commands Function Command Options # Function Command Options # Vertical position rows A#R Cursor Positioning Programming hints Language selection Font selection Enww Regulatory information Introduction FCC regulations Environmental Product Stewardship program Protecting the environmentOzone production Energy consumption Material safety data sheet Paper Material restrictions For more information Declaration of conformity Regulatory Model Number3 Country-/region-specific safety statements Laser safety statementCanadian DOC statement Japanese Vcci statement Korean EMI statement Finnish laser statement Laserturvallisuus Luokan 1 Laserlaite Klass 1 Laser Apparat Service and support Hewlett-Packard limited warranty statement Appendix G Service and support Print Cartridge Limited Warranty Statement Availability of support and service HP maintenance agreementsOnsite service agreements Priority Onsite Service HP Express Exchange U.S. and Canada only To use HP Express Exchange Repacking the printer To repack the printer Service information form WHO is Returning the EQUIPMENT?What are YOU SENDING? Have YOU Removed the Print CARTRIDGE? Enww Index PCL Enww Energy Star Enww Enww 283 See also drivers 256 PostScript error pages Enww Enww 288 Unix Enww Page Q5400-90933