HP 4500 N guide

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HP 4500 N manual

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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 Guide Online Help Using the PrinterOnline User Guide Quick Reference Guide Magnifying the Page View How to Use This Online User Guide Finding Words Paging Through a DocumentBrowsing with Thumbnails Using Your Printer HP Color LaserJet 4500 PrinterOverview Performance Printer Features Environmental Factors Affecting Printer Performance Managing Memory Effects of Printer Features Locating 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 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 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 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 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 Timeout Disabling the High-Speed Parallel Interface To disable the high speed parallel interface To reset printer memory Setting Advanced FunctionsResetting Printer Memory To enable bidirectional parallel communication 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 Colored Paper Printing on Special MediaPrinting on Transparencies Printing on Glossy Paper Printing on Labels Printing Envelopes Heavy 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 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 Page 2Tray 3 optional 500-Sheet Paper Feeder Printing from Tray 3 500-Sheet Paper Feeder Loading Media into Tray Page Page 3Duplex Printing Accessory Using the Duplex Printing Accessory for Two-Sided Printing Control 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 Jobs Special 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 Panel Using Color Halftone Options Customizing Color Output Through Printer Drivers Screen Match HP ColorSmartPrint in Grayscale Vivid Color Matching 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 setting Adjust 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 NT Using Internal TrueType Fonts Font Selection Priority Understanding Printer Default FontsChanging the Default Font Selecting a Font Other than the Default Selecting Fonts Selecting Symbol SetsSymbol Set Availability Entering Symbols into Text 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 forFonts Using Special Type Effects Hewlett-Packard Custom Font Services Printer Interfaces Parallel Cable with a C Connector Parallel Configuration VDC GND Parallel Cable Pin ConfigurationData Busy Call PE Select HP JetDirect Print Servers Enhanced I/O EIO Configuration Available 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 Networks Unix Networks Setting Network Security on the Printer Configuring Novell NetWare Frame Type Parameters Ensnap Enii Configuring TCP/IP Parameters Page To reach network protocols Disabling Network Protocols Optional To 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 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 SensorPage Printer Control Panel Messages Critical Error Messages Message TypesStatus Messages Printer Control Panel Messages Clearing Paper Press Cancel JOBChecking Printer Power OFF EIO Clean DensitySensor Drum Error Duplex Error No JOB to Cancel InstallInstall Tray Memory Settings Press GO to Powersave onConfiguration Please Wait Factory Settings Restore Factory Settings ReinstallResetting Resetting Values Transfer KIT OUT Toner PositionColor = State Transfer KIT LOW Check Middle XX Paper JAMCheck ALL Rear Doors Buffer Overflow Data ErrorInsufficient Continue Laser Error ErrorCycle Power Fuser Error DC Controller Printer ErrorROM RAM Service FAN ErrorNvram Error Check Settings 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 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 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 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 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 colorMissing color or incorrect shade Printed colors do not match screen colors Inconsistent colors after loading toner Drifting text between printouts Unable to print all characters in a symbol setIncorrect Printer Output Incorrect fonts are printed Partial printout Erratic, missing characters or interrupted printout Unable to select colors from the software Software Application ProblemsUnable to change system selections through software Unable to select a font 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 DIMMsPage Page 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 ListPoint Size PCL Commands Common PCL Commands Control 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 reduces HP Cartridge Recycling Program Information Specifications FCC Regulations Regulatory Statements Vcci Statement Japan Korean EMI Statement Canadian DOC Regulations Declaration 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 Agreements Support Information HP support HP direct ordering for Accessories or supplies HP Support AssistantHP Service Information HP Service Agreements Customer Support Options Worldwide Customer Support Worldwide Worldwide Sales and Service Offices Far East Region ColombiaGermanyCzech Republic Denmark México JapanKorea Latin American Headquarters Switzerland SingaporeSpain Sweden Warranty and Support Information Numerics Index Changing 41 resetting 46 density sensor Index Index Index See also fonts Page C4084-90937