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
HP JetDirect Print Server Software Installation Guide
Where to Look for More Information
Setting Up the Printer
Getting Started Guide
Quick Reference Guide
Using the Printer
Online User Guide
Online Help
How to Use This Online User Guide
Magnifying the Page View
Browsing with Thumbnails
Finding Words
Paging Through a Document
Overview
Using Your Printer
HP Color LaserJet 4500 Printer
Printer Features
Memory
Features High content of recyclable components and materials
Factors Affecting Printer Performance
Effects of Printer Features
Managing Memory
Locating Printer Components
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Controlling Print Jobs
Select printer settings using the printer control panel
Enter printer commands directly into files
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
Information Menu
Using Printer Control Panel Menus
Menu Locking
To print a menu map
Printing a Menu Map
Interpreting the Menu Map
To print a printer configuration
Printing a Printer Configuration
Interpreting the 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
To change printer control panel configuration settings
Changing Printer Control Panel Configuration Settings
Changing PowerSave Settings
To switch printer personality
Switching Printer Personalities
To change PowerSave setting
Setting the I/O Timeout
To set the I/O Timeout
To disable the high speed parallel interface
Disabling the High-Speed Parallel Interface
To enable bidirectional parallel communication
Setting Advanced Functions
Resetting Printer Memory
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 Glossy Paper
Printing on Special Media
Printing on Transparencies
Printing on Colored Paper
Printing Envelopes
Printing on Labels
Recycled Paper
Heavy Paper
Preprinted Forms and Letterhead
Selecting Output Bins
Selecting Media by Type
To configure Tray 1 as a cassette
Configuring Input Trays
Configuring Tray 1 as a Cassette
Tray Priority
Configuring Trays 2 and 3 by Media Type
To configure Trays 2 or
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
To set duplex printing from the printer control panel
Control Panel Settings for Duplex Printing
To use the duplex printing accessory successfully
Options for Binding Duplex Printing Jobs
4Binding Options
Printing on Custom-Size Media
Special Printing Situations
Printing a Different First
Panel
Stopping a Print Request
To stop the current print job from the printer control
To stop the current print job from your software
Using Color
Customizing Color Output Through Printer Drivers
Halftone Options
Vivid Color
HP ColorSmart
Print in Grayscale
Screen Match
Matching Pantone * Colors
Matching Colors
Color-Matching Factors
Print a color balance calibration
Adjusting Color Balance
To adjust color balance
1Color Balance Calibration Adjust the cyan C density setting
Adjust the magenta M density setting
Adjust the yellow Y density setting
Reprint the color balance calibration page. See step
Adjust the black K density setting
Adjust Gray Balance
Using Fonts
Accessing HP FontSmart from Windows 3.1 and Windows NT
Using HP FontSmart
Accessing HP FontSmart from Windows 95 and Windows NT
Click HP LaserJet
Using Internal TrueType Fonts
Selecting a Font Other than the Default
Understanding Printer Default Fonts
Changing the Default Font
Font Selection Priority
Entering Symbols into Text
Selecting Symbol Sets
Symbol Set Availability
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
Fonts
Adding Support for Accessory Fonts to a Printer Driver
Verifying Software Application Support for
Using Special Type Effects
Hewlett-Packard Custom Font Services
Printer Interfaces
Parallel Configuration
Parallel Cable with a C Connector
Busy Call PE Select
Parallel Cable Pin Configuration
Data
VDC GND
Enhanced I/O EIO Configuration
HP JetDirect Print Servers
Windows and Windows NT Networks
Available Enhanced I/O Interfaces
NetWare 3.x- and 4.x-Based Products
IBM OS/2 LAN Server and Warp Server Networks
LocalTalk Configuration
LocalTalk Network Configuration
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 TCP/IP
To disable IPX/SPX
To disable DLC/LLC
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
Status Messages
Critical Error Messages
Message Types
Printer Control Panel Messages
Printer
Press Cancel JOB
Checking
Clearing Paper
Duplex Error
Clean Density
Sensor Drum Error
Power OFF EIO
Memory Settings
Install
Install Tray
No JOB to Cancel
Please Wait
Powersave on
Configuration
Press GO to
Resetting Values
Reinstall
Resetting
Factory Settings Restore Factory Settings
Transfer KIT LOW
Toner Position
Color = State
Transfer KIT OUT
Rear Doors
XX Paper JAM
Check ALL
Check Middle
Continue
Data Error
Insufficient
Buffer Overflow
Fuser Error
Error
Cycle Power
Laser Error
RAM
Printer Error
ROM
DC Controller
Check Settings
FAN Error
Nvram Error
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
Printer feeds incorrect page size
Media-Handling Problems
Printer feeds multiple sheets
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 is on, but nothing prints
Printer Response Problems
No display message
Printer is on, but is not receiving data
Printer is on, but will not print a PostScript file
Tray 3 is incorrectly installed
Printer will not duplex
Unable to select the printer from the computer
Unable to select Tray 3 optional 500-sheet paper feeder
Printer Control Panel Problems
Control panel settings work incorrectly
Transfer KIT LOW Replace
Solving Print Quality Problems
Toner smear
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
Missing color or incorrect shade
Color Printing Problems
Printing black instead of color
Inconsistent colors after loading toner
Printed colors do not match screen colors
Incorrect fonts are printed
Unable to print all characters in a symbol set
Incorrect Printer Output
Drifting text between printouts
Erratic, missing characters or interrupted printout
Partial printout
Unable to select a font from the software
Software Application Problems
Unable to change system selections through 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
Font List
Symbol Set
Selecting PCL Fonts
Point Size
Common PCL Commands
PCL Commands
Control Commands
Cursor Positioning
Programming Hints
PCL Commands
PCL Commands
Operating Environment Specifications
Specifications
Electrical Specifications
Acoustic Emissions
This HP LaserJet printer design eliminates
Environmental Product Stewardship Program
Protecting the Environment
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
EMC
Declaration of Conformity
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Material Safety Data Sheet Msds
Safety Information
Laser Safety
Klass 1 Laser Apparat
Laser Statement for Finland
Luokan 1 laserlaite
Varo
Specifications
Support Information
Warranty
Hewlett-Packard Warranty Statement
Warranty and Support Information
HP Maintenance Agreements
On-Site Service Agreements
Support Information
HP Service Agreements
Accessories or supplies HP Support Assistant
HP Service Information
HP support HP direct ordering for
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Index
Numerics
Index
Index
PostScript Emulation typefaces
Index
See also fonts
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