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
 Setting Up the Printer
Where to Look for More Information
HP JetDirect Print Server Software Installation Guide
Getting Started Guide
 Online User Guide
Using the Printer
Quick Reference Guide
Online Help
 Magnifying the Page View
How to Use This Online User Guide
 Finding Words
Paging Through a Document
Browsing with Thumbnails
 Using Your Printer
HP Color LaserJet 4500 Printer
Overview
 Performance
Printer Features
 Environmental
 Factors Affecting Printer Performance
 Managing Memory
Effects of Printer Features
 Locating Printer Components
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 Select printer settings using the printer control panel
Enter printer commands directly into files
Controlling Print Jobs
 Accessory Product Description Additional Information Number
Printer Supplies and Accessories
 HP JetSend Communications
 Using the Printer Control Panel
 When to Use the Printer Control Panel
 1Printer Control Panel
Locating Printer Control Panel Features
 Using the Printer Online Help System
Using Printer Control Panel Keys
 Indicator Off Flashing
Interpreting Control Panel Indicator Lights
 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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 Menu Item Values
Paper Handling Menu
 Menu Item Values Description
Configuration Menu
 Printing Menu
 EIO Menu
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
 To set the I/O Timeout
Setting the I/O Timeout
 Disabling the High-Speed Parallel Interface
To disable the high speed parallel interface
 Resetting Printer Memory
Setting Advanced Functions
To enable bidirectional parallel communication
To reset printer memory
 To reset the printer to factory default settings
Resetting the Printer to Factory Default Settings
 Common Printing Tasks
 Selecting Print Media
 JIS B5
Supported Media Weights and Sizes
 Duplex
 Media to Avoid
 Printing on Transparencies
Printing on Special Media
Printing on Glossy Paper
Printing on Colored Paper
 Printing on Labels
Printing Envelopes
 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
 To load media into Tray
Loading Media into Tray
 To load envelopes into Tray
Loading Envelopes into Tray
 Printing envelopes when Tray 1 MODE=FIRST
Printing envelopes when Tray 1 MODE=CASSETTE
 Printing from Tray
 Loading Media into Tray
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 2Tray 3 optional 500-Sheet Paper Feeder
Printing from Tray 3 500-Sheet Paper Feeder
 Loading Media into Tray
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 3Duplex Printing Accessory
Using the Duplex Printing Accessory for Two-Sided Printing
 Control Panel Settings for Duplex Printing
To use the duplex printing accessory successfully
To set duplex printing from the printer control panel
 4Binding Options
Options for Binding Duplex Printing Jobs
 Special Printing Situations
Printing a Different First
Printing on Custom-Size Media
 To stop the current print job from the printer control
Stopping a Print Request
Panel
To stop the current print job from your software
 Using Color
 Halftone Options
Customizing Color Output Through Printer Drivers
 Print in Grayscale
HP ColorSmart
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 yellow Y density setting
Adjust the magenta M density setting
 Adjust the black K density setting
Adjust Gray Balance
Reprint the color balance calibration page. See step
 Using Fonts
 Accessing HP FontSmart from Windows 95 and Windows NT
Using HP FontSmart
Accessing HP FontSmart from Windows 3.1 and Windows NT
Click HP LaserJet
 Using Internal TrueType Fonts
 Changing the Default Font
Understanding Printer Default Fonts
Selecting a Font Other than the Default
Font Selection Priority
 Symbol Set Availability
Selecting Symbol Sets
Entering Symbols into Text
Selecting Fonts
 Selecting PCL Fonts Through Printer Control Panel
 Internal Soft
 To print a list of available fonts
Printing a List of Available Printer Fonts
 Interpreting the Font Lists
 Using Typefaces for PostScript Emulation in the Printer
 Guidelines for printing with different fonts
Using Fonts on a Network
 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 Cable with a C Connector
Parallel Configuration
 Data
Parallel Cable Pin Configuration
Busy Call PE Select
VDC GND
 HP JetDirect Print Servers
Enhanced I/O EIO Configuration
 Available Enhanced I/O Interfaces
NetWare 3.x- and 4.x-Based Products
Windows and Windows NT Networks
 LocalTalk Network Configuration
LocalTalk Configuration
IBM OS/2 LAN Server and Warp Server Networks
Macintosh DIN-8 Cable
 Unix Networks
Setting Network Security on the Printer
 Configuring Novell NetWare Frame Type Parameters
 Ensnap
Enii
 Configuring TCP/IP Parameters
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 To reach network protocols
Disabling Network Protocols Optional
 To disable IPX/SPX
To disable DLC/LLC
To disable TCP/IP
 To disable Apple EtherTalk
 Consumables and Cleaning
 Making Room for Replacing Consumables
1Consumable Replacement Clearance Diagram
 Consumable Replacement Guidelines
 Consumable Printer Message Count Approximate Time Period2
Approximate Replacement Intervals for Consumable Items
 2Consumable Item Locations
Locating Consumables
 Environmental Collection Program
 To clean the toner density sensor
Cleaning the Toner Density Sensor
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 Printer Control Panel Messages
 Critical Error Messages
Message Types
Status Messages
 Printer Control Panel Messages
 Checking
Press Cancel JOB
Printer
Clearing Paper
 Sensor Drum Error
Clean Density
Duplex Error
Power OFF EIO
 Install Tray
Install
Memory Settings
No JOB to Cancel
 Configuration
Powersave on
Please Wait
Press GO to
 Resetting
Reinstall
Resetting Values
Factory Settings Restore Factory Settings
 Color = State
Toner Position
Transfer KIT LOW
Transfer KIT OUT
 Check ALL
XX Paper JAM
Rear Doors
Check Middle
 Insufficient
Data Error
Continue
Buffer Overflow
 Cycle Power
Error
Fuser Error
Laser Error
 ROM
Printer Error
RAM
DC Controller
 Nvram Error
FAN Error
Check Settings
Service
 Solving Problems with the Printer
 Basic Troubleshooting Checklist
 Paper Jam Locations
 To enable Paper Jam Recovery
Paper Jam Recovery
 Common Causes of Paper Jams
Cause Solution
 Front Drawer XX Paper JAM
Paper Jam Messages
 Tips for Avoiding Paper Jams
Clearing 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 from Input Trays 2 or
Media does not feed automatically
 Envelopes jam or will not feed in the printer
Transparencies or glossy paper will not feed
 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 bands or very dark backgrounds
Vertical lines or streaks
 Faded print, random faded areas, or speckles
 Banding
Irregular, raised spots or stray toner
 Wavy characters
 Rippled or wavy transparencies
Dull or dark colors on transparencies
 Smudges
Horizontal streaks on transparencies
 Fuser Life OUT Replace KIT
Repetitive defects
 Color Printing Problems
Printing black instead of color
Missing color or incorrect shade
 Printed colors do not match screen colors
Inconsistent colors after loading toner
 Incorrect Printer Output
Unable to print all characters in a symbol set
Incorrect fonts are printed
Drifting text between printouts
 Partial printout
Erratic, missing characters or interrupted printout
 Unable to change system selections through software
Software Application Problems
Unable to select a font from the software
Unable to select colors from the software
 Solving Problems with the Printer
 Dimm Installation
 Do not remove the Dimm in slot #4
Dimm Configuration
 To install a Dimm
Installing DIMMs
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 Verifying Dimm Installation
 PCL Commands
 PJL Commands
PCL Commands
 Figure B-1Printer Command Elements
Interpreting PCL Printer Command Syntax
 Combining Escape Sequences in PCL Printer Command Syntax
 Application Escape Character Entry What Appears
Entering Escape Characters
 Selecting PCL Fonts
Font List
Point Size
 PCL Commands
Common 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
 Design of this HP LaserJet printer facilitates the recycling
This HP LaserJet printer design reduces
 HP Cartridge Recycling Program Information
 Specifications
 FCC Regulations
Regulatory Statements
 Vcci Statement Japan Korean EMI Statement
Canadian DOC Regulations
 Declaration of Conformity
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EMC
 For Compliance Information ONLY, contact
 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
 On-Site Service Agreements
HP Maintenance Agreements
 Support Information
 HP Service Information
Accessories or supplies HP Support Assistant
HP Service Agreements
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Index
 Changing 41 resetting 46 density sensor
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