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HP 4500 DN manual HP Color LaserJet 4500 Printer, Overview, Using Your Printer

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1 The HP Color LaserJet 4500 Printer

Overview

This chapter describes the features and specifications of the HP Color LaserJet 4500, 4500 N, or 4500 DN printer. The chapter includes the following sections:

●Printer Features

●Managing Memory

●Locating Printer Components

●Controlling Print Jobs

●Printer Supplies and Accessories

●HP JetSend Communications

Using Your Printer

Information on using the printer to perform common tasks is presented throughout this guide. Some specific tasks and the chapters describing them are listed below.

●Using the Printer Control Panel (Chapter 2)

●Loading Media into the Printer (Chapter 3)

●Optimizing Color Quality (Chapter 4)

●Clearing Paper Jams (Chapter 9)

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HP 4500 DN manual HP Color LaserJet 4500 Printer, Overview, Using Your Printer

Contents

4500, 4500 N, 4500 DN Printer Page User Guide Warranty Contents Common Printing Tasks Using Color Consumables and Cleaning Appendix a Dimm Installation Index Getting Started Guide Where to Look for More InformationSetting Up the Printer HP JetDirect Print Server Software Installation GuideOnline Help Using the PrinterOnline User Guide Quick Reference GuideMagnifying the Page View How to Use This Online User GuideFinding Words Paging Through a DocumentBrowsing with Thumbnails Using Your Printer HP Color LaserJet 4500 PrinterOverview Performance Printer FeaturesEnvironmental Factors Affecting Printer Performance Managing Memory Effects of Printer FeaturesLocating Printer Components Page Select printer settings using the printer control panel Enter printer commands directly into filesControlling Print Jobs Accessory Product Description Additional Information Number Printer Supplies and AccessoriesHP JetSend Communications Using the Printer Control Panel When to Use the Printer Control Panel 1Printer Control Panel Locating Printer Control Panel FeaturesUsing the Printer Online Help System Using Printer Control Panel KeysIndicator Off Flashing Interpreting Control Panel Indicator LightsUsing Printer Control Panel Menus Menu LockingInformation Menu Printing a Menu Map Interpreting the Menu MapTo print a menu map Printing a Printer Configuration Interpreting the Printer ConfigurationTo print a printer configuration Page Menu Item Values Paper Handling MenuMenu Item Values Description Configuration MenuPrinting Menu EIO Menu MenuCalibration Menu Resets Menu Using the Printer Control Panel Shared Environments Changing Printer Control Panel Configuration Settings Changing PowerSave SettingsTo change printer control panel configuration settings Switching Printer Personalities To change PowerSave settingTo switch printer personality To set the I/O Timeout Setting the I/O TimeoutDisabling the High-Speed Parallel Interface To disable the high speed parallel interfaceTo reset printer memory Setting Advanced FunctionsResetting Printer Memory To enable bidirectional parallel communicationTo reset the printer to factory default settings Resetting the Printer to Factory Default SettingsCommon Printing Tasks Selecting Print Media JIS B5 Supported Media Weights and SizesDuplex Media to Avoid Printing on Colored Paper Printing on Special MediaPrinting on Transparencies Printing on Glossy PaperPrinting on Labels Printing EnvelopesHeavy Paper Preprinted Forms and LetterheadRecycled Paper Selecting Output Bins Selecting Media by Type Configuring Input Trays Configuring Tray 1 as a CassetteTo configure Tray 1 as a cassette Configuring Trays 2 and 3 by Media Type To configure Trays 2 orTray Priority Printing from Tray 1 Multipurpose Tray To load media into Tray Loading Media into TrayTo load envelopes into Tray Loading Envelopes into TrayPrinting envelopes when Tray 1 MODE=FIRST Printing envelopes when Tray 1 MODE=CASSETTEPrinting from Tray Loading Media into Tray Page 2Tray 3 optional 500-Sheet Paper Feeder Printing from Tray 3 500-Sheet Paper FeederLoading Media into Tray Page Page 3Duplex Printing Accessory Using the Duplex Printing Accessory for Two-Sided PrintingControl Panel Settings for Duplex Printing To use the duplex printing accessory successfullyTo set duplex printing from the printer control panel 4Binding Options Options for Binding Duplex Printing JobsSpecial Printing Situations Printing a Different FirstPrinting on Custom-Size Media To stop the current print job from your software Stopping a Print RequestTo stop the current print job from the printer control PanelUsing Color Halftone Options Customizing Color Output Through Printer DriversScreen Match HP ColorSmartPrint in Grayscale Vivid ColorMatching Colors Color-Matching FactorsMatching Pantone * Colors Adjusting Color Balance To adjust color balancePrint a color balance calibration 1Color Balance Calibration Adjust the cyan C density setting Adjust the yellow Y density setting Adjust the magenta M density settingAdjust the black K density setting Adjust Gray BalanceReprint the color balance calibration page. See step Using Fonts Click HP LaserJet Using HP FontSmartAccessing HP FontSmart from Windows 95 and Windows NT Accessing HP FontSmart from Windows 3.1 and Windows NTUsing Internal TrueType Fonts Font Selection Priority Understanding Printer Default FontsChanging the Default Font Selecting a Font Other than the DefaultSelecting Fonts Selecting Symbol SetsSymbol Set Availability Entering Symbols into TextSelecting PCL Fonts Through Printer Control Panel Internal Soft To print a list of available fonts Printing a List of Available Printer FontsInterpreting the Font Lists Using Typefaces for PostScript Emulation in the Printer Guidelines for printing with different fonts Using Fonts on a NetworkAdding Support for Accessory Fonts to a Printer Driver Verifying Software Application Support forFonts Using Special Type Effects Hewlett-Packard Custom Font Services Printer Interfaces Parallel Cable with a C Connector Parallel ConfigurationVDC GND Parallel Cable Pin ConfigurationData Busy Call PE SelectHP JetDirect Print Servers Enhanced I/O EIO ConfigurationAvailable Enhanced I/O Interfaces NetWare 3.x- and 4.x-Based ProductsWindows and Windows NT Networks Macintosh DIN-8 Cable LocalTalk ConfigurationLocalTalk Network Configuration IBM OS/2 LAN Server and Warp Server NetworksUnix Networks Setting Network Security on the PrinterConfiguring Novell NetWare Frame Type Parameters Ensnap EniiConfiguring TCP/IP Parameters Page To reach network protocols Disabling Network Protocols OptionalTo disable IPX/SPX To disable DLC/LLCTo disable TCP/IP To disable Apple EtherTalk Consumables and Cleaning Making Room for Replacing Consumables 1Consumable Replacement Clearance DiagramConsumable Replacement Guidelines Consumable Printer Message Count Approximate Time Period2 Approximate Replacement Intervals for Consumable Items2Consumable Item Locations Locating ConsumablesEnvironmental Collection Program To clean the toner density sensor Cleaning the Toner Density SensorPage Printer Control Panel Messages Critical Error Messages Message TypesStatus Messages Printer Control Panel Messages Clearing Paper Press Cancel JOBChecking PrinterPower OFF EIO Clean DensitySensor Drum Error Duplex ErrorNo JOB to Cancel InstallInstall Tray Memory SettingsPress GO to Powersave onConfiguration Please WaitFactory Settings Restore Factory Settings ReinstallResetting Resetting ValuesTransfer KIT OUT Toner PositionColor = State Transfer KIT LOWCheck Middle XX Paper JAMCheck ALL Rear DoorsBuffer Overflow Data ErrorInsufficient ContinueLaser Error ErrorCycle Power Fuser ErrorDC Controller Printer ErrorROM RAMService FAN ErrorNvram Error Check SettingsSolving Problems with the Printer Basic Troubleshooting Checklist Paper Jam Locations To enable Paper Jam Recovery Paper Jam RecoveryCommon Causes of Paper Jams Cause SolutionFront Drawer XX Paper JAM Paper Jam MessagesTips for Avoiding Paper Jams Clearing Paper JamsClearing Jams in the Middle Front Drawer Area Clearing Jams in the Tray 2 Area Clearing Jams in the Optional Tray 3 Area Clearing Jams in the Rear Door Areas Page Clearing Jams in the Front Duplex Drawer Area Media-Handling Problems Printer feeds multiple sheetsPrinter feeds incorrect page size Media does not feed from Input Trays 2 or Media does not feed automaticallyEnvelopes jam or will not feed in the printer Transparencies or glossy paper will not feedOutput is curled or wrinkled Printer Response Problems No display messagePrinter is on, but nothing prints Printer is on, but is not receiving data Tray 3 is incorrectly installed Printer will not duplexPrinter is on, but will not print a PostScript file Unable to select the printer from the computer Printer Control Panel Problems Control panel settings work incorrectlyUnable to select Tray 3 optional 500-sheet paper feeder Solving Print Quality Problems Toner smearTransfer KIT LOW Replace Vertical bands or very dark backgrounds Vertical lines or streaksFaded print, random faded areas, or speckles Banding Irregular, raised spots or stray tonerWavy characters Rippled or wavy transparencies Dull or dark colors on transparenciesSmudges Horizontal streaks on transparenciesFuser Life OUT Replace KIT Repetitive defectsColor Printing Problems Printing black instead of colorMissing color or incorrect shade Printed colors do not match screen colors Inconsistent colors after loading tonerDrifting text between printouts Unable to print all characters in a symbol setIncorrect Printer Output Incorrect fonts are printedPartial printout Erratic, missing characters or interrupted printoutUnable to select colors from the software Software Application ProblemsUnable to change system selections through software Unable to select a font from the softwareSolving Problems with the Printer Dimm Installation Do not remove the Dimm in slot #4 Dimm ConfigurationTo install a Dimm Installing DIMMsPage Page Verifying Dimm Installation PCL Commands PJL Commands PCL CommandsFigure B-1Printer Command Elements Interpreting PCL Printer Command SyntaxCombining Escape Sequences in PCL Printer Command Syntax Application Escape Character Entry What Appears Entering Escape CharactersSelecting PCL Fonts Font ListPoint Size PCL Commands Common PCL CommandsControl Commands Cursor Positioning Programming Hints PCL Commands PCL Commands Specifications Electrical SpecificationsOperating Environment Specifications Acoustic Emissions Environmental Product Stewardship Program Protecting the EnvironmentThis HP LaserJet printer design eliminates Design of this HP LaserJet printer facilitates the recycling This HP LaserJet printer design reducesHP Cartridge Recycling Program Information Specifications FCC Regulations Regulatory StatementsVcci Statement Japan Korean EMI Statement Canadian DOC RegulationsDeclaration of Conformity ALLEMC For Compliance Information ONLY, contact Safety Information Laser SafetyMaterial Safety Data Sheet Msds Laser Statement for Finland Luokan 1 laserlaiteKlass 1 Laser Apparat Varo Specifications Warranty Hewlett-Packard Warranty StatementSupport Information Warranty and Support Information On-Site Service Agreements HP Maintenance AgreementsSupport Information HP support HP direct ordering for Accessories or supplies HP Support AssistantHP Service Information HP Service AgreementsCustomer Support Options Worldwide Customer Support Worldwide Worldwide Sales and Service Offices Far East Region ColombiaGermanyCzech Republic DenmarkMéxico JapanKorea Latin American HeadquartersSwitzerland SingaporeSpain SwedenWarranty and Support Information Numerics IndexChanging 41 resetting 46 density sensor Index Index Index See also fonts Page C4084-90937