Managing and maintaining the printer | HP 4200tn, 4300dtns, 4200dtns

Removing the optional envelope feeder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Loading envelopes in the optional envelope feeder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Printing special paper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Printing labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Printing transparencies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Printing letterhead, prepunched, or preprinted paper (single-sided) . 60 Printing on paper with a special finish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Printing small sizes, custom sizes, or heavy paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Setting custom paper sizes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Printing both sides of paper (optional duplexer). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Guidelines for printing both sides of paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Orientation of paper for duplexing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Layout options for printing both sides of paper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Using printer driver features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Using job-storage features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Quick copying a job . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Deleting a quick copy job . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Proofing and holding a job . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Deleting a held job . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Printing a private job. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Deleting a private job . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Storing a print job . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Deleting a stored job. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

3 Managing and maintaining the printer

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Using the embedded Web server. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Gaining access to the embedded Web server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Viewing embedded Web server pages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Configuring e-mail alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Managing the print cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Checking the supply level. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Print-cartridge interaction (shaking) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Cartridge Low and Cartridge Out conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Checking the printer configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Menu map. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Configuration page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Supplies status page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 PS or PCL font list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Cleaning the printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Cleaning the inside of the printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Cleaning the fuser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Running the cleaning page manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Running the cleaning page automatically. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Performing preventative maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Replacing the stapler unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Removing and replacing the stapler unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

4 Problem solving

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Clearing jams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Clearing jams from the top-cover and

print-cartridge areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Clearing jams from the optional envelope feeder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Clearing jams from the trays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Clearing jams from the optional duplexer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Clearing jams from the output areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Clearing jams from the fuser area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

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4300dtn, 4200tn, 4200n, 4200dtnsl, 4200dtn specifications

The HP 4300 series and 4200 series printers are workhorses designed for busy office environments, providing reliable printing solutions with advanced features geared towards enhancing productivity. Both series are known for their speed, quality, and efficiency, making them ideal for high-volume printing tasks.

The HP 4300dtns model stands out with its ability to handle complex print jobs with ease. It offers fast print speeds up to 50 pages per minute (ppm) and a first page out time as fast as 8.5 seconds. This printer supports a variety of media sizes and types, including letter, legal, and executive sizes, which increases its versatility in printing solutions. It comes with an impressive standard paper capacity of 600 sheets, expandable to 1,600 sheets with additional trays.

On the other hand, the HP 4200 series, which includes models such as the 4200dtn, 4200dtnl, and 4200n, is equally impressive and caters to different levels of office printing needs. The 4200dtn features a duplexing capability, allowing for automatic double-sided printing, which not only saves paper but also reduces costs. The print speed across the 4200 series is similar, reaching up to 45 ppm, and these printers are designed to provide consistent and professional-quality prints.

All models are equipped with HP's FastRes printing technology, providing sharp, clear text and graphics. They utilize a high-performance processor and ample memory to efficiently handle large documents, making them suitable for print-intensive environments. The intuitive control panel and user-friendly interface simplify navigation, allowing users to easily monitor print tasks and settings.

In terms of connectivity, both series support USB, parallel, and Ethernet interfaces, enabling seamless integration into networked environments. They are also compatible with HP's Universal Print Driver, allowing for simplified printer management across multiple devices.

Durability is a key characteristic of these printers, built to handle the rigors of daily office use. HP's comprehensive security features help protect sensitive documents and safeguard the printer from unauthorized access.

In summary, the HP 4300dtns, 4200dtns, 4200dtn, 4200dtnsl, and 4200n printers provide high-performance printing solutions designed for efficiency, reliability, and quality, making them excellent choices for any business looking to enhance their document workflow.

HP 4200tn, 4300dtns, 4200dtns, 4200n Managing and maintaining the printer, Overview Clearing jams

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