Print-cartridge interaction (shaking)

When you install a print cartridge for the first time, gently shake it from side to side to distribute the toner evenly inside the print cartridge. Due to the cartridge design, this is the only time you will need to shake the print cartridge.

Cartridge Low and Cartridge Out conditions

The printer alerts you if the print cartridge is low on toner or out of toner.

When the cartridge is low on toner

When the cartridge is low on toner, the printer control panel shows the ORDER CARTRIDGE message. The ORDER CARTRIDGE message first appears when about 15 percent of the toner remains in the print cartridge (at 5 percent coverage, about 1,800 pages remaining for the 12,000-page cartridge in the HP LaserJet 4200 series and about 2,700 pages remaining for the 18,000-page cartridge in the HP LaserJet 4300 series).

The default is for the printer to continue printing until the toner runs out, but you might prefer to have the printer stop instead of continuing when the ORDER CARTRIDGE message first appears — for example, if you want print quality to remain consistently high during print jobs, or if you do not want the cartridge to run out during a long print job. To configure the printer to stop, set CARTRIDGE LOW=STOP (in the System Setup submenu of the Configure Device menu). (See “CARTRIDGE LOW” on page 163.) Then, when ORDER CARTRIDGE appears, the printer will stop printing. You can resume printing by pressing SELECT ( ) for each print job.

When the cartridge is out of toner or drum life

The REPLACE CARTRIDGE message appears in one of these situations:

When the print cartridge is out of toner. If CARTRIDGE OUT is set to CONTINUE (in the

￿System Setup submenu of the Configure Device menu), the printer continues printing without interaction until the cartridge reaches the end of drum life. HP does not guarantee print quality after the REPLACE CARTRIDGE message is first displayed. Replace the print cartridge as soon as possible. (See “Ordering information” on page 17.) The REPLACE CARTRIDGE message remains until you replace the print cartridge. If CARTRIDGE OUT is set to STOP, the printer stops printing until you replace the print cartridge or resume printing by pressing SELECT ( ) for each print job.

When the drum life of the print cartridge is out. You must replace the print cartridge to

￿continue printing. No override is possible, even if toner remains in the cartridge. (See “Ordering information” on page 17.) This situation occurs to protect the printer.

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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.

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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.
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