Page 3 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; Manual TowerTray; for
TABLE OF CONTENTS Manual TowerTray TM for Hewlett-Packard LaserJet 4250 / 4350 Printers TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 PREFACE 3 UNPACKING 4 BOX CONTENTS 6 INSTALLATION Hardware Installation 7 Printer Panel Settings 11 Software Installation 12 How to turn the system on 13 Upgrade for HP LJ 4250 / 4350 13 OPERA...
Page 5 - PREFACE; select from up to 9 different paper types directly from your PC.; You get better copies and you can; A d d i t i o n a l T r a y s
PREFACE Congratulations! You selected TowerTray, a modular expandable, sheet feeder specifically designed in collaboration with Hewlett-Packard, USA, to extend the paper handling capabilities of the HP LaserJet 4200 / 4300 / 4250 / 4350. The TowerTray Option offers new possibilities. You can • selec...
Page 6 - UNPACKING; Cut the packing strips and open the top of the shipping container.
UNPACKING Note: Prior to delivery, your TowerTray was thoroughly tested and carefully packaged. Please check your unit for transportation damage and/or missing parts immediately upon receipt. It is advisable to get a second person to help you unpack the unit. Warning: TowerTray Base-Unit weighs 25 k...
Page 8 - BOX CONTENTS; Box Contents
BOX CONTENTS Note: Prior to delivery, your TowerTray was thoroughly tested and carefully packaged. Please check your unit for transportation damage and/or missing parts immediately upon receipt. Box Contents • TowerTray Base-Unit • TowerTray Top-Unit • Accessories box 7 5 Accessories Box Contents • ...
Page 9 - INSTALLATION; Warning
INSTALLATION Warning : TowerTray may weigh up to 25 kilograms (55 pounds) depending on configuration. To prevent back strain or injury, enlist the help of someone and bend your knees when lifting the unit. Warning : POWER OFF your printer and TowerTray and disconnect all power and interface cables b...
Page 10 - provided Adapter as a intermediate piece (see picture next page).
INSTALLATION Position and Connect Printer Warning : The printer may weigh up to 34 kilograms (75 pounds). Enlist the help of a second person to lift the unit. To prevent back strain or injury, bend your knees when lifting the unit. Note: To meet requirements for absolute toppling security TowerTray ...
Page 11 - With stacker; The adapter will not be needed in the configuration with stacker.; drawers closed; and; without printer on top; to avoid hazard of toppling. Do not roll the
INSTALLATION Manual 0545 9 TowerTray TM for the HP LaserJet 4200 / 4300 / 4250 / 4350 Adapter Detail view of data cabel positioning With stacker • Connect stacker and TowerTray with the provided data cable (see picture): one end with the stacker and the other end with the TowerTray port. The data co...
Page 12 - Numbering of Trays
INSTALLATION Manual 0545 10 TowerTray TM for the HP LaserJet 4200 / 4300 / 4250 / 4350 Numbering of Trays Cabel position in HP-Stacker after reinstallation Depending of how many trays (original HP trays or TowerTray trays) are being used - the TowerTray trays have to be numbered consecutively. To do...
Page 13 - Printer Panel Settings
INSTALLATION Printer Panel Settings Papertype Assignments By default, each paper tray has assigned the paper type PLAIN. In case of a paper out in a selected tray, the printer automatically will pull paper from another tray. The assigning of a different paper type to each tray inhibits the automatic...
Page 14 - rinters; Note; : You must have the correct
INSTALLATION Configuring the TowerTray Option Go to the Control Panel and select P rinters . There click on the respective HP LaserJet Printer. Use the right mouse button to open the Settings. Then click on the hardware settings Icon. There choose the appropriate TowerTray you are using in the pull-...
Page 15 - Original Printer power cord
OPERATING How to turn the system on Note: Power ON Printer and the TowerTray will automatically power on by it self if the Printer is plugged in at the TowerTray’s power outlet. Manual 0545 13 TowerTray TM for the HP LaserJet 4200 / 4300 / 4250 / 4350 Printer plugged in at the TowerTray’s power outl...
Page 16 - OPERATING; Reloading Paper; Refill the tray with the correct paper and close the tray.; Paper Jam; paper jam in printer; printer paper jam
OPERATING Reloading Paper While feeding occurs from a higher tray, lower ones may be reloaded without interrupting feeding and printing. To reload paper please refer to 'Loading Paper'. The printer panel message (n = drawer number) TRAY n LOAD Media Type & Size indicates that the printer does no...
Page 17 - TowerTray paper error
OPERATING • In case of a TowerTray paper error , the following messages will be displayed: 13.11 PAPER JAM IN INPUT ACCESSORY and TowerTray will beep with either one of the following sequences (depending on type of error): or (TowerTray Paper Jam) (TowerTray Motor Block) Open the TowerTray trays, st...
Page 18 - PAPER QUALITY GUIDELINES; General
PAPER QUALITY GUIDELINES General For paper storage and quality specifications, please consult the relevant paper recommendations by Hewlett-Packard for the Q2440B tray. Manual 0545 16 TowerTray TM for the HP LaserJet 4200 / 4300 / 4250 / 4350
Page 19 - APPENDIX A - Printer Specific Notes; HP LaserJet Duplexer Option
APPENDIX A - Printer Specific Notes HP LaserJet Duplexer Option The printer's duplexing capabilities remain fully supported with the TowerTray paper handling option installed. Original HP 500-Sheet Tray • On HP LaserJet 4250/4350 up to three original HP 500-Sheet Tray and one standard 500 Sheet Tray...
Page 20 - Printing on the wrong Paper; Why doesn't it print from the tray I selected?; The 3 Rules For Correct Paper Selection; Selection Criteria
APPENDIX B - Tips & Hints Printing on the wrong Paper Why doesn't it print from the tray I selected? If a selected Tray # ran out of paper or does not contain the paper size assigned for the print job, the printer might look for other trays containing the demanded paper size, and if this is avai...
Page 22 - Copy
APPENDIX B - Tips & Hints The following table shows the internal denominations of the paper sources: HP LaserJet Media Type Tray Denomination TF 1 256 e.g. Letterhead TF 2 257 e.g. Plain TF 3 258 e.g. Bond TF 4 259 e.g. Color TF = TowerTray Tray Example: The following Word Macro will produce an ...
Page 23 - Macro End
APPENDIX B - Tips & Hints With ActiveDocument.PageSetup .LineNumbering.Active = False .Orientation = wdOrientPortrait .TopMargin = CentimeterToPoints (2.5) .BottomMargin = CentimeterToPoints (2) .LeftMargin = CentimeterToPoints (3) .RightMargin = CentimeterToPoints (1.5) .Gutter = CentimeterToPo...
Page 24 - APPENDIX C - Standard Applications; Where to select Paper Size and Paper Type
APPENDIX C - Standard Applications Where to select Paper Size and Paper Type You select the TowerTray option paper sources from your standard application software the same way as the regular printers paper sources. Please also refer to Appendix B (Tips & Hints - The 3 Rules For Correct Paper Sel...
Page 25 - APPENDIX D - PCL Paper Selection Commands
APPENDIX D - PCL Paper Selection Commands Frequently used PCL commands for Paper Selection: LJ 42x0 / 43x0 LJ 42x0 / 43x0 T Command Function # Refers to LJ 42x0 / 43x0 N LJ 42x0 / 43x0 TN ESC & l # H Selects Paper 0 print/eject page print/eject page Source 2 Man. Feed - Paper Man. Feed - Paper 3...
Page 26 - APPENDIX E - Troubleshooting; Diagnosing an Error Situation
APPENDIX E - Troubleshooting Diagnosing an Error Situation When calling for support, please have the Printer test pages at hand (Configuration Page, Menu Map and Event Log Page as per APPENDIX G). Pos LED Printer Display TF Beeping Description Action / Remarks 1 ON TRAY n OPEN Tray n open Close Tray...
Page 27 - Paper in TowerTray paper path after a printer Reset; Pos; Check for correct printer driver
APPENDIX E - Troubleshooting TowerTray Beep Types Type 0 TowerTray Reset Beep (e.g. after Power ON) (1x short) Type 1 Paper in TowerTray paper path after a printer Reset (short - short) Type 2 Paper Jam in TowerTray (long - long) Type 3 TowerTray Motor blocked (short - long) Type 4 Opening a TowerTr...
Page 28 - APPENDIX F - Printer Selftest Pages; Paper path test page
APPENDIX F - Printer Selftest Pages The following three functions allow you to print out information about your printing system configuration. These pages can be selected via printer panel (Item: INFORMATION MENU). Note: The information for the configuration page are recorded at power-up time. There...
Page 29 - Please refer to page 26 for more information on this page.
APPENDIX F - Printer Selftest Pages Please refer to page 26 for more information on this page. Manual 0545 27 TowerTray TM for the HP LaserJet 4200 / 4300 / 4250 / 4350
Page 31 - Error / Event code explanation see page 26
APPENDIX F - Printer Selftest Pages Error / Event code explanation see page 26 Please refer to page 26 for more information on this page. Manual 0545 29 TowerTray TM for the HP LaserJet 4200 / 4300 / 4250 / 4350
Page 32 - APPENDIX G - TowerTray Selftest; TowerTray Selftest Feature
APPENDIX G - TowerTray Selftest TowerTray Selftest Feature The TowerTray selftest feature allows to test the TowerTray unit independently from any printer and computer. With this test you can check for correct paper feeding (horizontal position, skew, jam behavior). Note: To perform a TowerTray self...
Page 33 - APPENDIX H - Cleaning and Maintenance; Clean the outside
APPENDIX H - Cleaning and Maintenance TowerTray does not require preventive maintenance. Cleaning of housing and removal of paper dust from within the TowerTray drawers might now and then be indicated. Clean the outside of TowerTray with a lightly water-dampened cloth. Do not use detergents to avoid...
Page 34 - APPENDIX I – TowerTray Specifications; Model Designation; Paper Specifications:; as HP-Tray specifications in your printer manual; Relative humidity; Voltage
APPENDIX I – TowerTray Specifications Dimensions and Weights: Model Designation Width Depth Height Weight Basic Configuration (two trays) TT/22.10.00 475 mm 510 mm 360 mm 25.0 kg Middle tray (up to two of them) 206011 415 mm 450 mm 125 mm 7.0 kg Paper Specifications: as HP-Tray specifications in you...
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