4500, 4500 N, 4500 DN Printer
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 User Guide
 Warranty
 Contents
 Common Printing Tasks
 Using Color
 Consumables and Cleaning
 Appendix a Dimm Installation
 Index
 Where to Look for More Information
Setting Up the Printer
HP JetDirect Print Server Software Installation Guide
Getting Started Guide
 Using the Printer
Online User Guide
Quick Reference Guide
Online Help
 How to Use This Online User Guide
Magnifying the Page View
 Finding Words
Paging Through a Document
Browsing with Thumbnails
 Using Your Printer
HP Color LaserJet 4500 Printer
Overview
 Printer Features
Performance
 Environmental
 Factors Affecting Printer Performance
 Effects of Printer Features
Managing Memory
 Locating Printer Components
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 Select printer settings using the printer control panel
Enter printer commands directly into files
Controlling Print Jobs
 Printer Supplies and Accessories
Accessory Product Description Additional Information Number
 HP JetSend Communications
 Using the Printer Control Panel
 When to Use the Printer Control Panel
 Locating Printer Control Panel Features
1Printer Control Panel
 Using Printer Control Panel Keys
Using the Printer Online Help System
 Interpreting Control Panel Indicator Lights
Indicator Off Flashing
 Using Printer Control Panel Menus
Menu Locking
Information Menu
 Printing a Menu Map
Interpreting the Menu Map
To print a menu map
 Printing a Printer Configuration
Interpreting the Printer Configuration
To print a printer configuration
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 Paper Handling Menu
Menu Item Values
 Configuration Menu
Menu Item Values Description
 Printing Menu
 Menu
EIO Menu
 Calibration Menu
 Resets Menu
 Using the Printer Control Panel Shared Environments
 Changing Printer Control Panel Configuration Settings
Changing PowerSave Settings
To change printer control panel configuration settings
 Switching Printer Personalities
To change PowerSave setting
To switch printer personality
 Setting the I/O Timeout
To set the I/O Timeout
 To disable the high speed parallel interface
Disabling the High-Speed Parallel Interface
 Setting Advanced Functions
Resetting Printer Memory
To enable bidirectional parallel communication
To reset printer memory
 Resetting the Printer to Factory Default Settings
To reset the printer to factory default settings
 Common Printing Tasks
 Selecting Print Media
 Supported Media Weights and Sizes
JIS B5
 Duplex
 Media to Avoid
 Printing on Special Media
Printing on Transparencies
Printing on Glossy Paper
Printing on Colored Paper
 Printing Envelopes
Printing on Labels
 Heavy Paper
Preprinted Forms and Letterhead
Recycled Paper
 Selecting Output Bins
 Selecting Media by Type
 Configuring Input Trays
Configuring Tray 1 as a Cassette
To configure Tray 1 as a cassette
 Configuring Trays 2 and 3 by Media Type
To configure Trays 2 or
Tray Priority
 Printing from Tray 1 Multipurpose Tray
 Loading Media into Tray
To load media into Tray
 Loading Envelopes into Tray
To load envelopes into Tray
 Printing envelopes when Tray 1 MODE=CASSETTE
Printing envelopes when Tray 1 MODE=FIRST
 Printing from Tray
 Loading Media into Tray
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 Printing from Tray 3 500-Sheet Paper Feeder
2Tray 3 optional 500-Sheet Paper Feeder
 Loading Media into Tray
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 Using the Duplex Printing Accessory for Two-Sided Printing
3Duplex Printing Accessory
 Control Panel Settings for Duplex Printing
To use the duplex printing accessory successfully
To set duplex printing from the printer control panel
 Options for Binding Duplex Printing Jobs
4Binding Options
 Special Printing Situations
Printing a Different First
Printing on Custom-Size Media
 Stopping a Print Request
To stop the current print job from the printer control
Panel
To stop the current print job from your software
 Using Color
 Customizing Color Output Through Printer Drivers
Halftone Options
 HP ColorSmart
Print in Grayscale
Vivid Color
Screen Match
 Matching Colors
Color-Matching Factors
Matching Pantone * Colors
 Adjusting Color Balance
To adjust color balance
Print a color balance calibration
 1Color Balance Calibration Adjust the cyan C density setting
 Adjust the magenta M density setting
Adjust the yellow Y density setting
 Adjust the black K density setting
Adjust Gray Balance
Reprint the color balance calibration page. See step
 Using Fonts
 Using HP FontSmart
Accessing HP FontSmart from Windows 95 and Windows NT
Accessing HP FontSmart from Windows 3.1 and Windows NT
Click HP LaserJet
 Using Internal TrueType Fonts
 Understanding Printer Default Fonts
Changing the Default Font
Selecting a Font Other than the Default
Font Selection Priority
 Selecting Symbol Sets
Symbol Set Availability
Entering Symbols into Text
Selecting Fonts
 Selecting PCL Fonts Through Printer Control Panel
 Internal Soft
 Printing a List of Available Printer Fonts
To print a list of available fonts
 Interpreting the Font Lists
 Using Typefaces for PostScript Emulation in the Printer
 Using Fonts on a Network
Guidelines for printing with different fonts
 Adding Support for Accessory Fonts to a Printer Driver
Verifying Software Application Support for
Fonts
 Using Special Type Effects
 Hewlett-Packard Custom Font Services
 Printer Interfaces
 Parallel Configuration
Parallel Cable with a C Connector
 Parallel Cable Pin Configuration
Data
Busy Call PE Select
VDC GND
 Enhanced I/O EIO Configuration
HP JetDirect Print Servers
 Available Enhanced I/O Interfaces
NetWare 3.x- and 4.x-Based Products
Windows and Windows NT Networks
 LocalTalk Configuration
LocalTalk Network Configuration
IBM OS/2 LAN Server and Warp Server Networks
Macintosh DIN-8 Cable
 Setting Network Security on the Printer
Unix Networks
 Configuring Novell NetWare Frame Type Parameters
 Enii
Ensnap
 Configuring TCP/IP Parameters
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 Disabling Network Protocols Optional
To reach network protocols
 To disable IPX/SPX
To disable DLC/LLC
To disable TCP/IP
 To disable Apple EtherTalk
 Consumables and Cleaning
 1Consumable Replacement Clearance Diagram
Making Room for Replacing Consumables
 Consumable Replacement Guidelines
 Approximate Replacement Intervals for Consumable Items
Consumable Printer Message Count Approximate Time Period2
 Locating Consumables
2Consumable Item Locations
 Environmental Collection Program
 Cleaning the Toner Density Sensor
To clean the toner density sensor
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 Printer Control Panel Messages
 Critical Error Messages
Message Types
Status Messages
 Printer Control Panel Messages
 Press Cancel JOB
Checking
Printer
Clearing Paper
 Clean Density
Sensor Drum Error
Duplex Error
Power OFF EIO
 Install
Install Tray
Memory Settings
No JOB to Cancel
 Powersave on
Configuration
Please Wait
Press GO to
 Reinstall
Resetting
Resetting Values
Factory Settings Restore Factory Settings
 Toner Position
Color = State
Transfer KIT LOW
Transfer KIT OUT
 XX Paper JAM
Check ALL
Rear Doors
Check Middle
 Data Error
Insufficient
Continue
Buffer Overflow
 Error
Cycle Power
Fuser Error
Laser Error
 Printer Error
ROM
RAM
DC Controller
 FAN Error
Nvram Error
Check Settings
Service
 Solving Problems with the Printer
 Basic Troubleshooting Checklist
 Paper Jam Locations
 Paper Jam Recovery
To enable Paper Jam Recovery
 Cause Solution
Common Causes of Paper Jams
 Paper Jam Messages
Front Drawer XX Paper JAM
 Clearing Paper Jams
Tips for Avoiding Paper Jams
 Clearing 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
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 Clearing Jams in the Front Duplex Drawer Area
 Media-Handling Problems
Printer feeds multiple sheets
Printer feeds incorrect page size
 Media does not feed automatically
Media does not feed from Input Trays 2 or
 Transparencies or glossy paper will not feed
Envelopes jam or will not feed in the printer
 Output is curled or wrinkled
 Printer Response Problems
No display message
Printer is on, but nothing prints
 Printer is on, but is not receiving data
 Tray 3 is incorrectly installed
Printer will not duplex
Printer 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 incorrectly
Unable to select Tray 3 optional 500-sheet paper feeder
 Solving Print Quality Problems
Toner smear
Transfer KIT LOW Replace
 Vertical lines or streaks
Vertical bands or very dark backgrounds
 Faded print, random faded areas, or speckles
 Irregular, raised spots or stray toner
Banding
 Wavy characters
 Dull or dark colors on transparencies
Rippled or wavy transparencies
 Horizontal streaks on transparencies
Smudges
 Repetitive defects
Fuser Life OUT Replace KIT
 Color Printing Problems
Printing black instead of color
Missing color or incorrect shade
 Inconsistent colors after loading toner
Printed colors do not match screen colors
 Unable to print all characters in a symbol set
Incorrect Printer Output
Incorrect fonts are printed
Drifting text between printouts
 Erratic, missing characters or interrupted printout
Partial printout
 Software Application Problems
Unable to change system selections through software
Unable to select a font from the software
Unable to select colors from the software
 Solving Problems with the Printer
 Dimm Installation
 Dimm Configuration
Do not remove the Dimm in slot #4
 Installing DIMMs
To install a Dimm
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 Verifying Dimm Installation
 PCL Commands
 PCL Commands
PJL Commands
 Interpreting PCL Printer Command Syntax
Figure B-1Printer Command Elements
 Combining Escape Sequences in PCL Printer Command Syntax
 Entering Escape Characters
Application Escape Character Entry What Appears
 Selecting PCL Fonts
Font List
Point Size
 Common PCL Commands
PCL Commands
 Control Commands
 Cursor Positioning
 Programming Hints
 PCL Commands
 PCL Commands
 Specifications
Electrical Specifications
Operating Environment Specifications
 Acoustic Emissions
 Environmental Product Stewardship Program
Protecting the Environment
This HP LaserJet printer design eliminates
 This HP LaserJet printer design reduces
Design of this HP LaserJet printer facilitates the recycling
 HP Cartridge Recycling Program Information
 Specifications
 Regulatory Statements
FCC Regulations
 Canadian DOC Regulations
Vcci Statement Japan Korean EMI Statement
 Declaration of Conformity
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EMC
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 Safety Information
Laser Safety
Material Safety Data Sheet Msds
 Laser Statement for Finland
Luokan 1 laserlaite
Klass 1 Laser Apparat
 Varo
 Specifications
 Warranty
Hewlett-Packard Warranty Statement
Support Information
 Warranty and Support Information
 HP Maintenance Agreements
On-Site Service Agreements
 Support Information
 Accessories or supplies HP Support Assistant
HP Service Information
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Numerics
 Changing 41 resetting 46 density sensor
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