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HP 4500 DN manual Using Printer Control Panel Menus, Menu Locking, Information Menu

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Using Printer Control Panel Menus

The printer control panel menus allow you to change printer settings and to access printer status information. This section outlines the printer control panel menus and the selections available within each menu.

Menu Locking

Menu selections can be locked out by a system administrator. If you are unable to access a particular menu, contact your system administrator.

Information Menu

The Information Menu selections are used for accessing and printing specific printer information.

Menu Item	Description

PRINT MENU MAP	Prints the control panel menu map.

PRINT	Prints the printer configuration page.
CONFIGURATION

PRINT CONFIG	Continuously prints the configuration page
CONTINUOUS	until CANCEL JOB is pressed.

PRINT	Prints the available PCL and PS (emulated
FONT LIST	PostScript) font samples.

SHOW EVENT LOG	Prints a historical list of printer events.

REMAINING LIFE	Displays the projected remaining life for the
	Transfer Belt, Fuser, and Imaging Drum.

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HP 4500 DN manual Using Printer Control Panel Menus, Menu Locking, Information Menu

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 HP JetDirect Print Server Software Installation Guide Where to Look for More InformationSetting Up the Printer Getting Started GuideQuick Reference Guide Using the PrinterOnline User Guide Online HelpHow to Use This Online User Guide Magnifying the Page ViewFinding Words Paging Through a DocumentBrowsing with Thumbnails Using Your Printer HP Color LaserJet 4500 PrinterOverview Printer Features PerformanceEnvironmental Factors Affecting Printer Performance Effects of Printer Features Managing MemoryLocating Printer Components Page Select printer settings using the printer control panel Enter printer commands directly into filesControlling Print Jobs Printer Supplies and Accessories Accessory Product Description Additional Information NumberHP JetSend Communications Using the Printer Control Panel When to Use the Printer Control Panel Locating Printer Control Panel Features 1Printer Control PanelUsing Printer Control Panel Keys Using the Printer Online Help SystemInterpreting Control Panel Indicator Lights Indicator Off FlashingUsing 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 Paper Handling Menu Menu Item ValuesConfiguration Menu Menu Item Values DescriptionPrinting Menu Menu EIO 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 Setting the I/O Timeout To set the I/O TimeoutTo disable the high speed parallel interface Disabling the High-Speed Parallel InterfaceTo enable bidirectional parallel communication Setting Advanced FunctionsResetting Printer Memory To reset printer memoryResetting the Printer to Factory Default Settings To reset the printer to factory default settingsCommon Printing Tasks Selecting Print Media Supported Media Weights and Sizes JIS B5Duplex Media to Avoid Printing on Glossy Paper Printing on Special MediaPrinting on Transparencies Printing on Colored PaperPrinting Envelopes Printing on LabelsHeavy 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 Loading Media into Tray To load media into TrayLoading Envelopes into Tray To load envelopes into TrayPrinting envelopes when Tray 1 MODE=CASSETTE Printing envelopes when Tray 1 MODE=FIRSTPrinting from Tray Loading Media into Tray Page Printing from Tray 3 500-Sheet Paper Feeder 2Tray 3 optional 500-Sheet Paper FeederLoading Media into Tray Page Page Using the Duplex Printing Accessory for Two-Sided Printing 3Duplex Printing AccessoryControl Panel Settings for Duplex Printing To use the duplex printing accessory successfullyTo set duplex printing from the printer control panel Options for Binding Duplex Printing Jobs 4Binding OptionsSpecial Printing Situations Printing a Different FirstPrinting on Custom-Size Media Panel Stopping a Print RequestTo stop the current print job from the printer control To stop the current print job from your softwareUsing Color Customizing Color Output Through Printer Drivers Halftone OptionsVivid Color HP ColorSmartPrint in Grayscale Screen MatchMatching 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 magenta M density setting Adjust the yellow Y density settingAdjust the black K density setting Adjust Gray BalanceReprint the color balance calibration page. See step Using Fonts Accessing HP FontSmart from Windows 3.1 and Windows NT Using HP FontSmartAccessing HP FontSmart from Windows 95 and Windows NT Click HP LaserJetUsing Internal TrueType Fonts Selecting a Font Other than the Default Understanding Printer Default FontsChanging the Default Font Font Selection PriorityEntering Symbols into Text Selecting Symbol SetsSymbol Set Availability Selecting FontsSelecting PCL Fonts Through Printer Control Panel Internal Soft Printing a List of Available Printer Fonts To print a list of available fontsInterpreting the Font Lists Using Typefaces for PostScript Emulation in the Printer Using Fonts on a Network Guidelines for printing with different fontsAdding 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 Configuration Parallel Cable with a C ConnectorBusy Call PE Select Parallel Cable Pin ConfigurationData VDC GNDEnhanced I/O EIO Configuration HP JetDirect Print ServersAvailable Enhanced I/O Interfaces NetWare 3.x- and 4.x-Based ProductsWindows and Windows NT Networks IBM OS/2 LAN Server and Warp Server Networks LocalTalk ConfigurationLocalTalk Network Configuration Macintosh DIN-8 CableSetting Network Security on the Printer Unix NetworksConfiguring Novell NetWare Frame Type Parameters Enii EnsnapConfiguring TCP/IP Parameters Page Disabling Network Protocols Optional To reach network protocolsTo disable IPX/SPX To disable DLC/LLCTo disable TCP/IP To disable Apple EtherTalk Consumables and Cleaning 1Consumable Replacement Clearance Diagram Making Room for Replacing ConsumablesConsumable Replacement Guidelines Approximate Replacement Intervals for Consumable Items Consumable Printer Message Count Approximate Time Period2Locating Consumables 2Consumable Item LocationsEnvironmental Collection Program Cleaning the Toner Density Sensor To clean the toner density sensorPage Printer Control Panel Messages Critical Error Messages Message TypesStatus Messages Printer Control Panel Messages Printer Press Cancel JOBChecking Clearing PaperDuplex Error Clean DensitySensor Drum Error Power OFF EIOMemory Settings InstallInstall Tray No JOB to CancelPlease Wait Powersave onConfiguration Press GO toResetting Values ReinstallResetting Factory Settings Restore Factory SettingsTransfer KIT LOW Toner PositionColor = State Transfer KIT OUTRear Doors XX Paper JAMCheck ALL Check MiddleContinue Data ErrorInsufficient Buffer OverflowFuser Error ErrorCycle Power Laser ErrorRAM Printer ErrorROM DC ControllerCheck Settings FAN ErrorNvram Error ServiceSolving Problems with the Printer Basic Troubleshooting Checklist Paper Jam Locations Paper Jam Recovery To enable Paper Jam RecoveryCause Solution Common Causes of Paper JamsPaper Jam Messages Front Drawer XX Paper JAMClearing Paper Jams Tips for Avoiding 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 automatically Media does not feed from Input Trays 2 orTransparencies or glossy paper will not feed Envelopes jam or will not feed in the printerOutput 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 lines or streaks Vertical bands or very dark backgroundsFaded print, random faded areas, or speckles Irregular, raised spots or stray toner BandingWavy characters Dull or dark colors on transparencies Rippled or wavy transparenciesHorizontal streaks on transparencies SmudgesRepetitive defects Fuser Life OUT Replace KITColor Printing Problems Printing black instead of colorMissing color or incorrect shade Inconsistent colors after loading toner Printed colors do not match screen colorsIncorrect fonts are printed Unable to print all characters in a symbol setIncorrect Printer Output Drifting text between printoutsErratic, missing characters or interrupted printout Partial printoutUnable to select a font from the software Software Application ProblemsUnable to change system selections through software Unable to select colors from the softwareSolving Problems with the Printer Dimm Installation Dimm Configuration Do not remove the Dimm in slot #4Installing DIMMs To install a DimmPage Page Verifying Dimm Installation PCL Commands PCL Commands PJL CommandsInterpreting PCL Printer Command Syntax Figure B-1Printer Command ElementsCombining Escape Sequences in PCL Printer Command Syntax Entering Escape Characters Application Escape Character Entry What AppearsSelecting PCL Fonts Font ListPoint Size Common PCL Commands 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 This HP LaserJet printer design reduces Design of this HP LaserJet printer facilitates the recyclingHP Cartridge Recycling Program Information Specifications Regulatory Statements FCC RegulationsCanadian DOC Regulations Vcci Statement Japan Korean EMI StatementDeclaration 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 HP Maintenance Agreements On-Site Service AgreementsSupport Information HP Service Agreements Accessories or supplies HP Support AssistantHP Service Information HP support HP direct ordering forCustomer Support Options Worldwide Customer Support Worldwide Worldwide Sales and Service Offices Denmark ColombiaGermanyCzech Republic Far East RegionLatin American Headquarters JapanKorea MéxicoSweden SingaporeSpain SwitzerlandWarranty and Support Information Index NumericsChanging 41 resetting 46 density sensor Index Index Index See also fonts Page C4084-90937