Page 5 - Contents; Using the Printer Control Panel
EN Contents iii Contents Where to Look for More Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .vPrinter Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viiPrinter Supplies and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix 1 Using t...
Page 6 - Clearing Jams
iv Contents EN 3 Clearing Jams Tips for Clearing Jams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Clearing Jams in the Tray 2 Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Clearing Jams in the Optional Tray 3 Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29Clearing Jams in the Mid...
Page 7 - Setting Up the Printer
EN Where to Look for More Information. . . v Where to Look for More Information. . . A variety of references are available for use with this printer. Setting Up the Printer Getting Started GuideStep-by-step instructions for setting up the printer. HP JetDirect Print Server Software Installation Guid...
Page 8 - Using the Printer
vi Contents EN Using the Printer Online User GuideDetailed information on using and troubleshooting the printer. Available for installation on your computer from the CD-ROM that came with the printer. Quick Reference GuideTips and quick information in a booklet to keep by the printer. Online Help Fi...
Page 9 - Printer Components
EN Printer Components vii Printer Components Front View 1 Top Output Bin 2 Printer Control Panel 3 Power Switch (Standby Button) 4 Optional Duplex Printing Accessory Drawer 5 Tray 3 (Optional 500-Sheet Paper Feeder) 6 Tray 2 7 Middle Front Drawer (Transfer Belt access) 8 Tray 1 (Multi-purpose Tray) ...
Page 11 - Printer Supplies and Accessories
EN Printer Supplies and Accessories ix Printer Supplies and Accessories You can improve the performance of your printer by using HP products and accessories. To order printer accessory products, call Hewlett-Packard’s Direct Marketing Division. Printer Supplies and Accessories Accessory Product Numb...
Page 14 - Common Control Panel Messages; Using the Printer Online Help System; Note
2 Chapter 1 EN Common Control Panel Messages The following printer control panel messages indicate that the printer needs attention. These conditions can cause the printer to stop printing or can cause degraded print quality. For a complete list of messages, see the online user guide or your network...
Page 20 - Printing a Menu Map; To print a menu map; Printing a Printer Configuration Page; To print a printer configuration page
8 Chapter 1 EN Printing a Menu Map A menu map can help you navigate through printer control panel menus. To print a menu map 1 On the printer control panel, press M ENU until INFORMATION MENU displays. 2 Press I TEM until PRINT MENU MAP displays. 3 Press S ELECT to print the menu map. The printer wi...
Page 21 - Loading Media; Media Handling
EN Loading Media 9 2 Loading Media Media Handling The following illustration shows the locations of the input trays and the optional duplex printing accessory. 1 Tray 1 (150 sheets of standard paper) 2 Tray 2 (250 sheets of standard paper) 3 Optional Duplex Printing Accessory 4 Tray 3 (Optional 500-...
Page 22 - Media Use Specifications
10 Chapter 2 EN Media Use Specifications The following table provides an overview of supported media. Note Hewlett-Packard recommends using HP products with the printer. HP products are designed together to work together. Supported Media Tray Supported Media Media Specifications Capacity Tray 1 Pape...
Page 24 - Configuring Input Trays
12 Chapter 2 EN Configuring Input Trays The default setting for Tray 1 is TRAY 1=FIRST. In this mode, if media is loaded in Tray 1 and no other tray is specified, media will be pulled from Tray 1 regardless of the type or size of media loaded in the tray. Configuring input trays by specifying the si...
Page 25 - Configuring Tray 1 as a Cassette; To configure Tray 1 as a Cassette
EN Loading Media 13 2 Configuring Tray 1 as a Cassette Tray 1 does not have media-size sensors. To specify printing by size from Tray 1, you need to configure the tray for media size. To configure Tray 1 as a Cassette 1 Press M ENU until PAPER HANDLING MENU displays. 2 Press I TEM until TRAY 1 MODE ...
Page 26 - Configuring Trays 2 and 3 by Media Type
14 Chapter 2 EN Configuring Trays 2 and 3 by Media Type Trays 2 and 3 are cassette-style trays and can be specified by media size and type through your software application or printer driver. Once the trays are configured, follow the procedures below for specifying media by type. Note Although Tray ...
Page 27 - To configure Trays 2 and 3 by media type
EN Loading Media 15 2 To configure Trays 2 and 3 by media type 1 Press M ENU until PAPER HANDLING MENU displays. 2 Press I TEM until the tray that you want to configure displays. 3 Press V ALUE until the proper media type displays. 4 Press S ELECT to save the setting. 5 Press G O to return the print...
Page 28 - Loading Media into Tray 1; CAUTION
16 Chapter 2 EN Loading Media into Tray 1 CAUTION To avoid jams, never add or remove media during printing. Note Print envelopes and cardstock only from Tray 1. 1 Slide the media-width guides (1) all the way open and pull up the tray extension (2). 2 Load media into the tray, with the side to be pri...
Page 29 - Loading Envelopes into Tray 1
EN Loading Media 17 2 Loading Envelopes into Tray 1 For printing envelopes, Hewlett-Packard recommends that Tray 1 be configured in the printer control panel as a cassette. (See the section earlier in this chapter on configuring input trays.) When the tray is configured as a cassette, you can specif...
Page 30 - Loading Tray 2
18 Chapter 2 EN Loading Tray 2 CAUTION To avoid jams, do not overfill input trays and never remove trays while they are in use. 1 Remove Tray 2 from the printer and place it on a flat surface. 2 Set the rear media-length guide by squeezing the guide adjustment latch (1) and sliding the back of the t...
Page 32 - Loading Optional Tray 3
20 Chapter 2 EN Loading Optional Tray 3 Note Your printer driver must be set up to recognize Tray 3. See the printer driver’s online help for instructions. 1 Remove Tray 3 from the printer and place it on a flat surface. 2 Set the rear media-length guide by squeezing the release latch (1) and slidin...
Page 34 - Printing on Special Media; Printing on Transparencies
22 Chapter 2 EN Printing on Special Media Use these guidelines when printing on special types of media. Printing on Transparencies Use the following guidelines when printing on transparencies. CAUTION To prevent transparencies bonding together, always send them to the top output bin. • Handle transp...
Page 35 - Printing on Glossy Paper
EN Loading Media 23 2 Printing on Glossy Paper When printing on glossy paper, select the glossy print setting in the printer driver. You can also use the printer control panel to specify a tray for glossy media type. Paper pulled from that tray would then print in glossy mode. See the section earlie...
Page 36 - Printing Labels
24 Chapter 2 EN Printing Labels Note Hewlett-Packard recommends configuring Tray 1 as a cassette and setting the tray’s media type to LABELS in the control panel. See the section earlier in this chapter on configuring input trays. • Verify that the labels’ adhesive material can tolerate the printer’...
Page 37 - Printing Envelopes
EN Loading Media 25 2 Printing Envelopes Envelopes can only be printed from Tray 1. For information on loading envelopes, see the section on loading envelopes into Tray 1. Adhering to the following guidelines will help ensure successful printing and help prevent printer jams: • The weight rating of ...
Page 38 - Printing a Different First Page
26 Chapter 2 EN Printing a Different First Page Use the following procedures to print the first page of a document on a different media type than the rest of the document pages, such as a letter with the first page printed on letterhead paper. 1 From your application, specify a tray for the first pa...
Page 39 - Clearing Jams; Tips for Clearing Jams
EN Clearing Jams 27 3 Clearing Jams Tips for Clearing Jams • Remove all portions of jammed media to avoid repeated jams. • After removing media that has jammed, inspect other areas of the printer to verify that all media has been removed. • Reassemble all pieces of torn media to confirm that you hav...
Page 40 - Clearing Jams in the Tray 2 Area
28 Chapter 3 EN Clearing Jams in the Tray 2 Area 1 Pull out Tray 2 and place it on a flat surface. 2 Inspect the pickup rollers (1) and remove jammed media. Be sure to remove any torn pieces of media. 3 Inspect inside the printer (2) and remove all jammed or torn media. 4 Close Tray 2.
Page 43 - Clearing Jams in the Rear Doors Area
EN Clearing Jams 31 3 Clearing Jams in the Rear Doors Area WARNING! Do not touch the fuser: it is hot! The fuser’s operating temperature is 190 ° C (374 ° F). Wait 30 minutes to allow the fuser to cool down before working in this area. 1 If the duplex printing accessory is installed, open the rear d...
Page 52 - Quick Reference Guide; English
Quick Reference Guide Copyright© 1998Hewlett-Packard Co.Printed in USA Manual Part No.C4084-90919 English 4500, 4500 N, 4500 DN Printer Printed on at least50% Total Recycled Fiber withat least 10% Post-Consumer Paper *C4084-90919* *C4084-90919* C4084-90919 ® ®
