3 Managing and maintaining the printer
Using the embedded Web server. Opening the embedded Web server. Information tab. Settings tab. Networking tab. Other links. Using HP Web Jetadmin software. Using Printer Status and Alerts. Managing and configuring printer drivers. HP Web Jetadmin software plug-in. Customization utility. Managing the print cartridge. HP print cartridges. Non-HP print cartridges. Print-cartridge authentication. Print-cartridge storage. Print-cartridge life expectancy. Checking the supply level. Cartridge low and cartridge out conditions. Configuring e-mail alerts. Checking the printer configuration. Menu map. Configuration page. Supplies status page. PS or PCL font list. Cleaning the printer. Cleaning the outside. Cleaning the paper path and print-cartridge areas. Cleaning the fuser. 79

4 Problem solving

Troubleshooting checklist. 82 Troubleshooting general printing problems. 83 Printing special pages. 87 Understanding printer messages. 88 Using the printer online Help system. 88 Resolving persistent messages. 88 Interpreting control-panel messages. 89 Clearing jams. 97 Typical jam locations. 97 Print-cartridge area. 98 Tray 2 or tray 3 paper-feed area. 99 Output areas. 100 Duplexer area. 101
Troubleshooting print-quality problems. 102 Print-quality checklist. 102 Image defect examples. 103 Troubleshooting network printing problems. 107 Troubleshooting common Windows problems. 108 Troubleshooting common Macintosh problems. 109 Troubleshooting common PostScript problems. 114

5 Service and support

Ordering parts, accessories, and supplies. 116 Ordering directly from HP. 116 Ordering through service or support providers. 116 Ordering directly through the embedded Web server (for printers with network connection). 116 Ordering directly through the printer software (for printers directly connected to a computer). 117 Part numbers. 118 Contacting HP. 123 Getting support. 123 Obtaining extended service and support. 124 Contacting the HP fraud hotline. 124 Guidelines for repacking the printer. 125 Service information form. 126 HP maintenance agreements. 127 Warranty information. 128 Hewlett-Packard limited warranty statement. 129 Extended warranty. 130 Limited warranty for print cartridge life. 130
Appendix A Specifications

Printer languages and fonts

Expandability

Flexible paper handling

Excellent print quality

Print cartridge and status features

Built-in duplexing

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Economical printing

Energy savings
Enhanced memory and memory expansion
Interface connections and networking
The printer includes a bidirectional ECP type-B parallel port (IEEE-1284 compliant) and a USB port (compatible with 1.1 and 2.0 low and full speed certified devices) The printer has an EIO slot for HP Jetdirect EIO print servers so that you can connect quickly and easily. The HP LaserJet 2300 series printers come with either 32 MB or 48 MB of memory and can be expanded to 288 or 304 MB, respectively, with available memory (DIMM) slots. Most documents can be printed using the standard amount of printer memory. The printer automatically conserves electricity by reducing power consumption when it is not printing. As an ENERGY STAR partner, Hewlett-Packard Company has determined that this product meets ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. N-up printing and two-sided printing with the built-in duplexer save paper (the built-in duplexer is included only with the HP LaserJet 2300d printer, HP LaserJet 2300dn printer, and HP LaserJet 2300dtn printer). Printing in EconoMode saves toner.

Printer software

The printer comes with helpful software, including printer drivers and optional software. For easy printer setup and access to the full range of printer features, HP recommends that you install the software provided. Check the installation notes and Readme files on the printer CD-ROM for additional software and languages (HP software is not available in all languages). This section provides information about the following topics: Operating systems and printer components on page 12 Printer drivers on page 14 Software for Macintosh computers on page 15

Printer software 11

Operating systems and printer components

Windows client

Windows software drivers
Network administrator Windows software Drivers Network administrator Macintosh software PPDs HP LaserJet Utility Fonts

Macintosh client

Macintosh software PPDs HP LaserJet Utility
The printer CD-ROM contains the software components and drivers for end users and network administrators. The printer drivers provided on the CD-ROM must be installed to take full advantage of printer features. The other programs are recommended, but are not required for operation. Check the installation notes and Readme files on the printer CD-ROM for more information. The CD-ROM includes software designed for end users and network administrators operating in the following environments: Microsoft Windows 95, Windows 98, and Windows Me (Millennium Edition) Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Microsoft Windows 2000 and Windows XP Apple Mac OS, version 8.6 to 9.xx, 10.1 or later

The most recent printer drivers for all supported operating systems are available at http://www.hp.com/support/lj2300. If you do not have access to the Internet, see the support flyer that came in the printer box for information about obtaining the most recent software.
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The following table lists the available software for your printer. Windows 9x/Me

x x x x

Software
Windows Installer PCL 6 PCL 5e PostScript emulation HP Web Jetadmin* Macintosh Installer Macintosh PostScript Printer Description (PPD) files IBM drivers* Model scripts*

Windows NT 4.0

x x x x x

Windows 2000/XP

Mac OS

UNIX/ Linux

*Available only on the World Wide Web.

Printer software 13

Printer drivers
Printer drivers allow you to gain access to the printer features and allow the computer to communicate with the printer (by using a printer language). Check the installation notes and Readme files on the printer CD-ROM for additional software and languages. The following printer drivers are included with the printer. The most recent drivers are available at http://www.hp.com/support/lj2300. Depending on the configuration of Windows-based computers, the installation program for the printer software automatically checks the computer for Internet access to obtain the latest drivers.

Operating system

Windows 95, 98, Me Windows NT 4.0 Windows 2000, XP Mac OS

PCL 5e

1. PostScript Printer Description files.
You can obtain Model Scripts for UNIX and Linux by downloading them from the Internet or by requesting them from an HP-authorized service or support provider. (See the support flyer that came in the printer box.) OS/2 drivers are available from IBM and are packaged with OS/2. Note If the printer driver you want is not on the printer CD-ROM or is not listed here, check the installation notes and Readme files to see if the printer driver is supported for the printer. If it is not supported, contact the manufacturer or distributor of the program you are using and request a driver for the printer.
Select the right printer driver for your needs
Select a printer driver based on the way that you use the printer. Certain printer features are available only in the PCL 6 drivers. See the printer driver Help for availability of features. Use the PCL 6 driver to take full advantage of printer features. For general office printing, the PCL 6 driver is recommended to provide optimum performance and print quality. Use the PCL 5e driver if backward compatibility with previous PCL printer drivers or older printers is necessary. Use the PS driver if you are printing primarily from PostScript-specific programs such as Adobe or Corel, for compatibility with PostScript Level 3 needs, or for PS font DIMM support.

Select the printer name.

10 Click Add Printer. 11 Close the Print Center by clicking the close button in the upper-left corner. Note Some networks might not allow the printer to be set up automatically. You might need to manually select the correct PPD when installing the printer. Macintosh computers cannot be connected directly to the printer.
Installing Macintosh printing system software for direct connections
This section explains how to install the printing system software for Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2.x and Mac OS X. The Apple LaserWriter driver must be installed to use the PostScript Printer Description (PPD) files. Use the Apple LaserWriter 8 driver that came with your Macintosh computer.
1 Connect a USB cable between the USB port on the printer and the USB port on the computer. Use a standard 2-meter USB cable. (See Interface ports on page 26 for an illustration.) Close all software programs that are open or running. Insert the printer CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive and run the installer. The CD-ROM menu runs automatically. If the CD-ROM menu does not run automatically, double-click the CD-ROM icon on the desktop, and then double-click the Installer icon. This icon is located in the Installer/<language> folder of the Starter CD-ROM (where <language> is your language preference). 6 Follow the instructions on the computer screen. Restart the computer. For Mac OS X: From HD/Applications/Utilities/Print Center, start the Print Center. If the printer does not set up automatically, do the following: a Click Add Printer. b From within the printer list, select USB as the connection type. c Select the printer and then click Add in the lower-left corner. For Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2.x: a From HD/Applications/Utilities, open the Apple Desktop Printer Utility. b Double-click Printer (USB). c Next to USB Printer Selection, click Change. d Select the printer, click Auto Setup, and then click Create. e On the Printing menu, click Set Default Printer. 7 Print a page from any software program to make sure that the software is correctly installed. If installation fails, reinstall the software. If this fails, see the installation notes or Readme files on the printer CD-ROM or the flyer that came in the printer box, or go to http://www.hp.com/support/lj2300 for help or more information.
Installing the printing system software 19
Installing the software after the parallel or USB cable has been connected

CAUTION

Printing on special media 37
To load envelopes in tray 1
Many types of envelopes can be printed from tray 1. Up to 10 can be stacked in the tray. Open tray 1 by pulling the front cover down. Open the rear output bin by pulling down on the top section of the bin. Slide out the extender until it extends fully.
Note Using the rear output bin reduces envelope curl. 5 Slide the width guides on tray 1 outward to a position that is slightly wider than the media. Place the envelopes into the tray short-edge in, print-side up. The stamp end must enter the printer first. Slide the width guides inward until they lightly touch the envelope stack without bending it. The envelopes should be centered between the paper guides and under the tabs on the paper-width guides.
Note If the envelope has a flap on the short edge, this edge must enter the printer first. You might experience some jams when using any media with a length less than 178 mm (7 inches). This might be caused by paper that has been affected by environmental conditions. For optimum performance, make sure that you are storing and handling the paper correctly (see Printing and paper storage environment on page 138). Using media from another manufacturer might also help.
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Printing on labels

Use only labels recommended for laser printers. For label specifications, see Labels on page 141.
Guidelines for printing on labels
Print labels from tray 1. Load labels print-side up. Use the rear output bin for labels. Remove label sheets from the output bin as they are printed to prevent them from sticking together. Do not use labels that are separating from the backing sheet or are wrinkled or damaged in any way. Do not use label sheets that have the backing sheet exposed, and do not reuse partially used label sheets. Do not feed a sheet of labels through the printer more than once. The adhesive backing is designed for one pass through the printer.
Label orientation (print-side up, top in first)
If a sheet of labels becomes jammed in the printer, see Clearing jams on page 97.

Changing the settings for a print job
If you want printing settings to be used only in the software program you are using, change the settings from the program. After you quit the program, the printer settings return to the defaults that are configured in the printer driver.
To change print settings for a print job on Windows computers
5 In the software program, click File. Click Print. Click Setup or Properties. (The options might be different for your program.) Change the print settings. When you are finished, click OK.
To change print settings for a print job on Macintosh computers
In the software program, click File. Click Print. In the dialog box that appears, select the print settings that you want to change and make the changes. When you are finished, click OK.
Using the printer driver 47
Changing default settings
If you want printing settings to be used in all software programs you use on the computer, change the default settings in the printer driver. Choose the procedure for your operating system: To change default settings in Windows 95, Windows 98, and Windows Me on page 48 To change default settings in Windows NT 4.0 on page 48 To change default settings in Windows 2000 and Windows XP on page 48 To change default settings in Macintosh operating systems on page 48
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To change default settings in Windows 95, Windows 98, and Windows Me
Click the Start button. Point to Settings. Click Printers. Right-click the HP LaserJet 2300 series printer icon. Click Properties. Change any of the settings on the tabs. These settings are now the defaults for the printer. Click OK to save your settings and to close the printer driver.
To change default settings in Windows NT 4.0
Click the Start button. Point to Settings. Click Printers. Right-click the HP LaserJet 2300 series printer icon. Click Document Defaults. Change any of the settings on the tabs. These settings are now the defaults for the printer. Click OK to save your settings and to close the printer driver.
To change default settings in Windows 2000 and Windows XP
Click the Start button. Point to Settings. Point to Printers (Windows 2000) or Printers and Faxes (Windows XP). Right-click the HP LaserJet 2300 series printer icon. Click Properties. On the Advanced tab, click Printing Defaults. Change any of the settings on the tabs. These settings are now the defaults for the printer. Click OK to return to the Advanced tab. Click OK to save your settings and to close the printer driver.

Note This option is not available in the PS printer driver. Open the printer driver (see Changing the settings for a print job on page 47). On the Paper tab, select Use different paper for first page. First Page, Other Pages, and Back Cover tabs appear. Select the Size, Source is, and Type is for the back cover. Click OK.
To print a blank page in Windows 2000 and Windows XP
Note Open the printer driver (see Changing the settings for a print job on page 47). On the Paper/Quality tab, select Use Different Paper. First Page, Other Pages, and Back Cover become active (are no longer gray). Select Back Cover. Select Add a blank back cover. Select the Source is and Type is for the back cover. Click OK.
The preceding procedures change the printers settings for a print job. To change the printers default settings, see Changing default settings on page 48.
Adding a blank page to the beginning of all print jobs (job separator page)
This option allows you to add a blank page to the beginning of all print jobs. This separates print jobs, making each print job easier to find.
To add a blank page to the beginning of all print jobs in Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, and Windows NT 4.0
9 Click the Start button. Point to Settings. Click Printers. Right-click the HP LaserJet 2300 series printer icon. Click Properties. On the General tab, click Separator Page. Browse to find a separator page. Any printable document can be used as a separator page. Click OK to select a separator page. Click OK to return to the General tab.
10 Click OK to save your settings.
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To add a blank page to the beginning of all print jobs in Windows 2000 and Windows XP
9 Click the Start button. Point to Settings. Point to Printers (Windows 2000) or Printers and Faxes (Windows XP). Right-click the HP LaserJet 2300 series printer icon. Click Properties. On the Advanced tab, click Separator Page. Browse to find a separator page. Any printable document can be used as a separator page. Click OK to select a separator page. Click OK to return to the Advanced tab.
10 Click OK to save your settings. Note The preceding procedures change the printers settings for a print job. To change the printers default settings, see Changing default settings on page 48.
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Using job-storage features
The printer supports two distinct job-storage features that allow printing to be initiated from the printer control panel after the print job is sent from the computer: proof and hold jobs private jobs
Make sure that you identify your jobs in the printer driver before printing. Using default names might override previous jobs with the same default name or cause the job to be deleted. Note The job-storage features require 48 MB of RAM. You can add 16 MB to the base HP LaserJet 2300L printer and HP LaserJet 2300 printer so that they can support the features (see Memory on page 118). If you turn the printer power off, all proof and hold and private jobs are deleted. A job can also be deleted at the printer control panel.

Regardless of the configuration method that is used, one configuration can be shared by all printer drivers for a given printer model with one pass through either the plug-in or the utility. The single configuration provides support for multiple operating systems, printer driver languages, and localized language versions. A single configuration file is associated with all supported drivers, and can be modified by using either the plug-in or the utility.
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HP Web Jetadmin software plug-in
A driver management and configuration plug-in is available for the HP Web Jetadmin software. You can use the plug-in to configure the printer drivers before installation and deployment. This method for managing and controlling printer drivers provides a complete, end-to-end solution that you can use to set up and configure the printer, the print path (queue), and the client computers or workstations. The following activities are included in the workflow: Discover and configure the printer(s). Discover and configure the print path on the server(s). You can have multiple servers configured in a batch, or multiple printers (of the same model type) using a single server. Obtain the printer driver(s). You can install multiple drivers for each print queue that is connected to a server in environments that support multiple operating systems. Run the configuration editor (the editor is not supported for some older drivers). Deploy the configured printer drivers to the server(s). Instruct the end-users to connect to the print server. The configured driver for their operating system is automatically deployed to their computer.
Administrators can use the HP Jetadmin software plug-in to deploy configured printer drivers using a silent, batch, or remote process. Obtain the HP Web Jetadmin software plug-in from http://www.hp.com/go/webjetadmin_software.

Customization utility

Administrators can use a customization utility to create a custom installation package that includes only the components that are needed within a specific organization or operating environment. The customization utility is available in two places: on the CD-ROM that comes with the printer (the utility is one of the installer options) in the printing system software that is available for downloading from the HP website for the printer model (http://www.hp.com/lj2300)
The installation procedure prompts the administrator to select components from the contents of the printing system. During this process, the administrator is prompted to configure the printer driver settings, if the selected drivers support preconfiguration. The process yields a customized installation package that the administrator can deploy to install the configured printer drivers on the client computers and workstations. The customization utility supports silent and batch operations.

Note If the ATTENTION light does not go out, jammed media remains inside the printer. Check the paper-feed and rear-output areas for jams.

Clearing jams 101

Troubleshooting print-quality problems
This section helps you define print-quality problems and what to do to correct them. Often print-quality problems can be handled easily by making sure that the printer is properly maintained, using print media that meets HP specifications, or running a cleaning page.

Print-quality checklist

General print-quality problems can be solved by following the checklist below. Check the printer driver to make sure that you are using the best available print quality option (see Choosing print-quality settings on page 51). Try printing with one of the alternative print drivers on the printer CD-ROM. Clean the inside of the printer (see Cleaning the printer on page 77). Check the paper type and quality (see Media specifications on page 134). Check to make sure that EconoMode is off in the software (see Using EconoMode (draft) printing on page 51). Troubleshoot general printing problems (see Troubleshooting general printing problems on page 83). Install a new HP print cartridge, and then check the print quality again. (See the instructions provided with the print cartridge.)
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If the page is totally blank (all white) check to make sure that the sealing tape is removed from the print cartridge and ensure that the print cartridge is installed correctly. Newer printers have been optimized to print characters more accurately. This might result in characters that look lighter or thinner than you are used to from your older printer. If the page is printing images darker than those from an older printer, and you want the images to match the older printer, make these changes in your printer driver: on the Finishing tab, select Print Quality, select Custom, click Details, and click the check box for Print Images Lighter.

Image defect examples

SET REGISTRATION

There is no value to select.
Shifts the margin alignment to center the image on the page from top to bottom, and left to right. You can also align the image that is printed on the front with the image that is printed on the back. Prints a test page to show the current registration settings. Selects the tray for which you want to print the test page.

PRINT TEST PAGE SOURCE

There is no value to select. ALL TRAYS TRAY 1 *TRAY 2 TRAY 3 -20 to 20 (*0)
ADJUST TRAY [N] X1 Shift X2 Shift Y Shift
Sets the registration for the specified tray, where [N] is the number of the tray. A selection appears for each tray that is installed, and registration must be set for each tray. X1 SHIFT: Registration of the image on the paper from side to side, as the paper lies in the tray. For duplexing, this side is the second side (back) of the paper. X2 SHIFT: Registration of the image on the paper from side to side, as the paper lies in the tray, for the first side (front) of a duplexed page. This item appears only if the printer includes a built-in duplexer (HP LaserJet 2300d printer, HP LaserJet 2300dn printer, and HP LaserJet 2300dtn printer) and DUPLEX is ON (see DUPLEX on page 148). Set the X1 SHIFT first. Y SHIFT: Registration of the image on the paper from top to bottom as the paper lies in the tray.
Configure Device menu 151
FUSER MODES PLAIN PREPRINTED LETTERHEAD TRANSPARENCY PREPUNCHED LABELS BOND RECYCLED COLOR CARDSTOCK>164 G/M2 ROUGH ENVELOPE RESTORE MODES
Configures the fuser mode associated with each paper types. Change the fuser mode only if you are experiencing problems printing on certain paper types. After you select a type of paper, you can select a fuser mode that is available for that type. The available selections might include some or all of the following modes: NORMAL: Used for most types of paper. HIGH 1: Used for rough paper. HIGH 2: Used for paper with a special or rough finish. LOW: Used for transparencies. REDUCE CURL: Used to reduce paper curl. Turning the option on might decrease print quality. This is because the setting reduces the amount of heat that the fuser applies during the printing process. With the lower temperature, toner might not completely bond to the media that you are using. The default fuser mode is NORMAL for all print media types except transparencies (LOW), and rough paper (HIGH1).

Regulatory and safety statements 181
182 Appendix E Regulatory information

Symbols

? button on control panel 23, 88 blank page adding to beginning of print jobs 55 prints, troubleshooting 102 blank pages printing 84 brightness of display, changing 154 buffers EIO overflow 92 scan overflow 95 serial I/O overflow 92 buttons on control panel. See control panel buttons buying. See ordering

Numerics

10Base-T and 10/100Base-TX, ordering cards dpi resolution 153 250-sheet tray. See tray 2 (250-sheet) 26 2-sided printing. See duplexing 3 by 5 cards, printing dpi resolution 153 3-hole punched paper fuser modes 152 printing on 42 500-sheet tray. See tray 3 (500-sheet) 600 dpi resolution 153
cables, ordering 119 caliper of media 137 Cancel Job button on control panel 23 canceling print jobs 46 capacities circuit 132 tray tray 2 (250-sheet) 135 tray 3 (500-sheet) 135 cardstock fuser modes 152 printing on 41 carriage returns, settings 150 cartridges. See print cartridges Cassette mode 53 cassette. See tray 3 (500-sheet) caution messages. See messages CD-ROM for printer contents 11, 12 ordering 119 characters misformed 105 symbol sets 150 too light or thin 102 checklist for troubleshooting 82 circuit capacities 132 cleaning fuser 79 outside of printer 77 paper path and print cartridge areas 78 toner from clothes or hands 98 cleaning page description 79 running 79 clearable warnings setting 155 clearing jams. See jams commands for printer combining escape sequences 170 entering escape characters 171 selecting PCL fonts 171 syntax 170 communications settings 157 compact disc for printer contents 11, 12 ordering 119 complex pages, troubleshooting 91
A4 paper ordering 120 settings 149 specifications 134, 137 access denied to control panel 25, 89 accessing the printer driver 47 accessories ordering 116 verifying installation 72 acid content of media 137 acoustic specifications 133 activation time for PowerSave mode 132 adhesive labels. See labels adhesives on envelopes 139 on labels 141 agreements, service 124 alerts configuring e-mail 63 description 71 setting with HP Printer Status and Alerts 65 Apple LaserWriter printer driver 18 Apple Macintosh. See Macintosh AppleTalk configuring printer for 18 setting 158 arrow buttons on control panel 23 asset number, assigning from embedded Web server 63 assigning printer to a network zone 18 auto continue setting 155 automatic duplexing 43

Japanese VCCI statement 180 Jetadmin. See HP Web Jetadmin Jetdirect. See HP Jetdirect EIO card; HP Jetdirect print servers jobs deleting held 58 deleting private 59 printing private 58 proofing and holding 57 jobs. See print jobs
keys on control panel. See control panel buttons Korean EMI statement 180
labels fuser modes 152 orientation for printing 39 specifications 141 supported sizes and types 134 landscape orientation, setting as default 150 languages available in HP software 11 not available for printer 89 setting for control panel 156 setting for embedded Web server 63 setting for printer 155 switching 9 verifying installed 73 laser regulatory statement for Finland 181 safety statement 180 Laser Writer printer driver 15 LaserJet Utility for Macintosh 15 LaserWriter printer driver 18 LED safety statement 180 letter paper, override A4 settings 149 letterhead fuser modes 152 low-temperature inks 136 printing on 42 raised or embossed 136 life expectancy, print cartridges 69 light characters 102 density setting 153 printing 104 lights on control panel 22 line feed settings 150 line spacing settings 150 lines vertical on image 104 links to websites configuring from embedded Web server 64 customizing 63 Linux, availability of software for 13 locking control panel 15 printer driver features 66 loose toner on pages 105 low toner 70, 155
jams common causes and locations 97 duplexer 101 output areas 100 print cartridge area 98 recovery settings 156 tray 2 (250-sheet) 99 tray 3 (500-sheet) 99
Macintosh Appletalk setting 158 availability of software by operating system 13 changing printer driver defaults 48 changing settings for a print job 47 HP LaserJet Utility 15 installing printing system software 18, 19 operating systems supported 12 printer drivers 15 printer software 15 printing errors 110 selecting alternate PPD 113 software 15 supported operating systems 12 troubleshooting common problems 109 uninstalling software 21 mailing labels. See labels maintenance agreements 127 printer 61 manual duplexing 43 feed settings 149, 154 margins on envelopes 140 registration settings 151 material safety data sheet (MSDS) 177 media guidelines for using 136 input options 29 ordering 120 printing by type and size 53 printing on custom-sized 41 selected from wrong tray 83 sources 53 specifications 137, 143, 175 storage environment 138 See also paper media sizes tray tray tray memory 164 checking installation 167 DIMM errors 94, 95 expanding 165 features 10 installing 165 insufficient 91 ordering 116 RAM disk setting 156 SIMM compatibility 164 upgrading 164 menus on control panel. See control panel menus messages description 88 list, alphabetical 89 list, numerical 91 persistent 88 settings 155 Microsoft Windows. See Windows misformed characters 105 model scripts, availability by operating system 13 modes for trays 53 moisture content 137 more separation setting 152 MS Windows. See Windows

VCCI statement for Japan 180 vector graphics 169 vertical line spacing settings 150 lines on pages 104 streaks 104 voltage specifications 132
warning messages. See messages warnings setting 155 warranty extended 130 print cartridges 130 printer 129 wavy characters 105 pages 106 Web Access. See embedded Web server Web Jetadmin. See HP Web Jetadmin websites HP Support Pack 124 HP Web Jetadmin 64 links to other, configuring from embedded Web server 64 links to other, customizing 63 material safety data sheet (MSDS) 177 parts, ordering 116 printer drivers 14 printing system software 16 returns 177 sample model scripts for UNIX 16 service agreements 124 support 123 weight media 134 printer 132 white pages 102 streaks 104 Wide A4 settings 149 width of printer 132

Index 191

Windows availability of software by operating system 13 changing printer driver defaults 48 changing settings for a print job 47 installing printing system software 16 sharing 17 supported operating systems 12 troubleshooting common problems 108 uninstalling software 21 WordPerfect for MS-DOS, entering escape characters 171 wrinkled pages 106
zone, assigning printer to 18
printed on recycled paper printed on recycled paper
copyright 2002 Hewlett-Packard Company printed in Germany printed in Germany http://www.hp.com/support/lj2300 http://www.hp.com/support/lj2300
*Q2431-90902* *Q2431-90902*

QXXXX-909XX

flexible

worry free

data sheet
hp LaserJet 2300 series printers
2300L 2300 2300d 2300n 2300dn 2300dtn

expandable

performance

dependable

The HP LaserJet 2300 Series black and white laser printers are the ideal solution for business professionals and small workgroups that have advanced printing needs. These dependable printers produce office documents quickly and easily, with consistent results. save time and paper while creating more compact, professional looking documentsuse the built-in duplex unit (standard on 2300d, 2300dn and 2300dtn models) for convenient two-sided printing powerful networking provides a single printing solution for small offices and work teams networking cards (optional on 2300, 2300L and 2300d models) allow all your computers and workstations to use the same printer in every environment media capacity options reduce user interventionall printers come with a 250-sheet input tray, 100-sheet priority feed and a straight-through paper path for printing on heavier media; add an optional tray to increase your media-handling capability to a maximum of 850 sheets (standard on 2300dtn model) add memory to handle even the most demanding printing tasksexpansion slots accommodate an additional 256 MB of RAM for increased printing capacity and responsiveness superior print quality without sacrificing performanceup to 25 ppm (up to 20 ppm on 2300L) printing for letter-size documents with a mere 10-second wait for the first page out crisp, clear text gives your business documents a professional imageadvanced print engine design delivers high quality 1200 dpi black text at maximum speed power-saving features reduce operating costspowersave mode conserves energy when printer is not in use and Instant-on fuser eliminates warm-up time while delivering fast first-page-out print time resolve maintenance issues quicklya graphical display with two lines of text that explain the printer status and an online help feature that provides step-by-step instructions to troubleshoot problems or complete necessary maintenance easy printer and supplies managementthe embedded Web server allows you to keep on top of your printer supplies quickly, easily and with minimum intervention exceeds expectations while providing peace of mindby using a print engine from a time-tested, popular printer and adding refinements, you get reliable, high quality business printing at an affordable price
hp LaserJet 2300dtn shown
straight-through paper path for printing on heavier media including envelopes and special media types two-line control panel display allows you to view status and resolve issues quickly

series highlights

fast print speedup to 25 pages per minute (up to 20 ppm on 2300L) hp jetdirect network card for sharing over your office network environment (2300n/dn/dtn models only) powerful 266 MHz processor for quick delivery of your most demanding printing tasks Instant-on fuser delivers fast 10-second first page out professional quality black text at true 1200 x 1200 dpi resolution expansion slots accommodate up to 256 MB of additional RAM for increased printing capacity and responsiveness built-in duplex unit saves paper and money by allowing you to print on both sides of the page (2300d/dn/dtn models only) hp embedded Web server provides time-saving supplies status informationrequires 48 MB of RAM
6,000-page1 hp Smart print cartridge2 100-sheet multipurpose feed handles sheets 16 to 43 lb and 3 x 5 inches to 8.5 x 14 inches in size 250-sheet input tray handles sheets 16 to 28 lb and 5.8 x 8.3 inches to 8.5 x 14 inches in size optional 500-sheet third paper tray handles sheets 16 to 20 lb and 8.5 x 11 inches in size small footprint for desktop printingstarting at just 16 x 18 x 10 inches
hp LaserJet 2300 series printers at a glance

hp LaserJet 2300L

up to 20 ppm (letter) 266 MHz processor 32 MB RAM (expandable to 288 MB) 100-sheet multipurpose paper tray 250-sheet input paper tray straight-through paper path standard USB connectivity HP Postscript 3 emulation 6,000-page1 hp LaserJet Smart print cartridge 30K duty cycle

hp LaserJet 2300

all the features of the 2300L plus: up to 25 ppm (letter) 50K duty cycle

hp LaserJet 2300d

all the features of the 2300 plus: built-in duplex unit for two-sided printing 48 MB RAM (expandable to 304 MB)

hp LaserJet 2300n

all the features of the 2300 plus: hp jetdirect 615n EIO 10/100Base-T internal print server 48 MB RAM (expandable to 304 MB) embedded Web server

hp LaserJet 2300dn

all the features of the 2300 plus: built-in duplex unit for two-sided printing hp jetdirect 615n EIO 10/100Base-T internal print server 48 MB RAM (expandable to 304 MB) embedded Web server

hp LaserJet 2300dtn

all the features of the 2300dn plus: 500-sheet input paper tray handles sheets 16 x 20 lb and 8.5 x 11 in (for total input capacity of 850 sheets) embedded Web server
1 Based on 5% average page coverage. 2 Using genuine HP supplies ensures availability of all HP printing features.
award winning support from hp HP provides you with a variety of support options to assist you in the setup and maintenance of the HP LaserJet 2300 printer. Use HPs expert knowledge to help you make the most of your printer and ensure your equipment is running at peak efficiency. Start with a one-year, return-to-HP limited warranty backed by free telephone support from the award winning HP Customer Care. To further guarantee trouble-free operation, to maximize the potential of your HP LaserJet printer and to customize the printer for your unique business profile, consider upgrading service and support options such as installation, network installation, advanced maintenance and post-warranty support. maximize your IT investment HP offers a comprehensive set of services and acquisition options that provide predictable cost structures and business efficiency gainsfinancing, user training, deployment strategies, regularly scheduled supplies and printer maintenance, and complete hardcopy environment management are available through HP Consulting, HP Outsourcing, HP Support, HP Education and HP Finance. To find out more information go to the HP Services website at www.hp.com/hps the hp networking advantage HP offers flexible, reliable and easy to install network connectivity solutions for businesses to connect their HP products. Whether its simple but effective small business solutions, award winning network management tools for medium to large businesses, or secure wireless connectivity for the modern mobile workplace, look to HP for all your connectivity needs.
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powerful performance for professional results See what youve been missing when you print with the clarity that comes from 1200 x 1200 dpi resolution at speeds up to 25 pages per minute. The durable, time-tested print engine provides reliable printing at up to 50,000 pages per month, 30,000 for the LaserJet 2300L. Your productivity gets another boost when you use the duplex feature that reduces paper usage by allowing you to print two-sided copies. And, with 266 MHz processing power and Instant-on fuser that delivers your first print in under 10 seconds, your large and complex documents print fast reducing productivity slowdown throughout your entire office. worry-free printing The simple operation features of the HP LaserJet 2300 Series printers reduce time spent maintaining the printer so you keep focused on what you do best. The control panel features a two-line display allowing you to view printer status and resolve maintenance issues quickly. get the most out of your hp printer Keep on top of your supplies management with the HP LaserJet 2300 Series printers and HP Smart printing supplies2. By using a network card to gain access to the embedded Web server, you can manage your printer supplies quickly, easily and with a minimum of intervention. Thats because HP supplies with Smart printing technology work with the printer to provide supplies status information, configurable alerts, toner-low notification and Web-based supplies ordering of authentic, reliable HP products. By using HP cartridges with Smart printing technology, youre ensured consistent print quality from start to finish of the cartridgeno shaking needed.

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Technical Specifications HP LaserJet 2300 Series Print Speed First Page Out Processor Memory Duty Cycle, Monthly Media Handling Paper Trays, Std
HP LaserJet 2300L Q2477A Up to 20 ppm

HP LaserJet 2300 Q2472A

HP LaserJet 2300d Q2474A
HP LaserJet 2300n Q2473A Up to 25 ppm 10 seconds 266 MHz
HP LaserJet 2300dn Q2475A
HP LaserJet 2300dtn Q2476A
32 MB, 288 MB maximum 30,000 pages per month Tray 1: 100-sheet Tray 2: 250-sheet 350 sheets
48 MB, 304 MB maximum 50,000 pages per month Tray 1: 100-sheet Tray 2: 250-sheet Tray 3: 500-sheet 850 sheets 250 sheets
Input Capacity, Max Output Capacity, Std Media Size Weight Types Print Technology Connectivity Languages Wireless Operating Systems Network Operating Systems Interfaces Dimensions (w by d by h) Printer Dimensions Weight Whats in the Box
Tray 1: 3 x 5 in to 8.5 x 14 in; Tray 2: 5.8 x 8.3 in to 8.5 x 14 in; Tray 3: 8.5 x 11 in to 8.3 x 11.7 in; built-in duplexer: 8.3 x 11.7 to 8.5 x 14 in Tray 1: 16 to 28 lb (main tray to output bin); 16 to 43 lb (main tray to straight-through media path); Tray 2,3: 16 to 28 lb Paper (plain, soft gloss, tough, premium, multipurpose, office, recycled), envelopes, transparencies, labels, cards (index) HP LaserJet Smart print cartridge 6K1, HP ProRes 1200 (1200 x 1200 dpi), HP FastRes (1200 dpi quality) HP PCL 5e, HP PCL 6, HP Postscript 3 emulation, HP-GL/2 Optional 802.11b, Bluetooth Microsoft Windows 95, 98, Me, NT 4.0, 2000, XP, 2003 server; Apple Macintosh OS 8.6, 9.x, 10.1, 10.2 and greater; Optional: UNIX, Linux, IBM OS/2 Via HP Jetdirect print servers: Microsoft Windows 95, 98, Me, NT 4.0, 2000, XP; Novell NetWare 3.2, 4.2, 5.x, 6; Apple Mac OS 8.6 to 9.x, 10.1 or later; Red Hat Linux 6.x and later; SuSE Linux 6.x and later; HP-UX 10.20, 11.x; Solaris 2.5x, 2.6, 7, 8 (SPARC systems only); IBM AIX 3.2.5 and later (requires software from the NOS vendor); MPE-iX IEEE 1284 ECP-compliant, B-size bidirectional parallel port, 1 USB 1.1 port, 1 open EIO slot IEEE 1284 ECP-compliant, B-size bidirectional parallel port, 1 USB 1.1 port, HP Jetdirect 615n Fast Ethernet (10/100 Base-TX) internal network print server in EIO slot 16.2 x 17.7 x 10.2 in 31.3 lb HP LaserJet 2300d printer, power cord, control panel label, print cartridge, 100-sheet multipurpose tray, 250-sheet input tray, built-in duplex unit, software and documentation on CD-ROM, getting started guide 16.2 x 17.7 x 15.6 in 41.2 lb HP LaserJet 2300dtn printer, power cord, control panel label, print cartridge, 100-sheet multipurpose tray, 250-sheet input tray, 500-sheet input tray, HP Jetdirect 615n Fast Ethernet (10/100Base-Tx) internal network print server, built-in duplex unit, software and documentation on CD-ROM, getting started guide

HP LaserJet 2300L printer, power cord, control panel label, print cartridge, 100-sheet multipurpose tray, 250-sheet input tray, software and documentation on CD-ROM, getting started guide
HP LaserJet 2300 printer, power cord, control panel label, print cartridge, 100-sheet multipurpose tray, 250-sheet input tray, software and documentation on CD-ROM, getting started guide
HP LaserJet 2300n printer, power cord, control panel label, print cartridge, 100-sheet multipurpose tray, 250-sheet input tray, HP Jetdirect 615n Fast Ethernet (10/100Base-Tx) internal network print server, software and documentation on CD-ROM, getting started guide
HP LaserJet 2300dn printer, power cord, control panel label, print cartridge, 100-sheet multipurpose tray, 250-sheet input tray, HP Jetdirect 615n Fast Ethernet (10/100Base-Tx) internal network print server, built-in duplex unit, software and documentation on CD-ROM, getting started guide

ordering information

number Q2477A Q2472A Q2474A Q2473A Q2475A Q2476A description HP LaserJet HP LaserJet HP LaserJet HP LaserJet HP LaserJet HP LaserJet 2300L Printer 2300 Printer 2300d Printer 2300n Printer 2300dn Printer 2300dtn Printer
service and support U3790E HP Care Pack, 3-year, next day exchange U3789E HP Care Pack, 3-year, return-to-HP U3791E HP Care Pack, 3-year, next-day, onsite response supplies and accessories C4793B 250-sheet tray and feeder unit C7065B 500-sheet tray and feeder unit print cartridges Q2610A Q2610D media HPJ1124 C4179A Q2419A HPJ1424 HPP1122 HPM1120 HPU1120 92296T cables C2950A C2951A C6518A memory C7842A C7843A C7845A Q1887A C9121A network J4135A J6057A J6058A J4167A J3111A J3110A HP LaserJet Smart print cartridge, 6K pages1 Dual Pack (Q2610A) 6K pages per box1 HP HP HP HP HP HP HP HP LaserJet Paper, letter, 500-sheet Soft Gloss Laser Paper, letter, 200-sheet High Gloss Laser Paper, letter, 200-sheet LaserJet Paper, legal, 500-sheet Printing Paper, letter, 500-sheet Multipurpose Paper, letter, 500-sheet Premium Choice LaserJet Paper, letter, 500-sheet LaserJet Monochrome Transparencies, letter, 50-sheet
environmental ranges Operating temperature: 59 to 89 F (15 to 32.5 C) Storage temperature: -4 to 104 F (-20 to 40 C) Operating humidity: 10 to 80% RH non-condensing Storage humidity: 10 to 90% RH power requirements Source: 110-volt models: 110 to 127 volts ( 10%) Frequency: Autoranging 50 to 60 Hz ( 3 Hz) power consumption Printing: 394 watts (2300L), 426 watts (2300/d/n/dn/dtn) Standby: < 10 watts Powersave: < 10 watts ENERGY STAR, Blue Angel compliant acoustics Noise level per ISO 9296 Sound power: 6.6 B(A) (2300L), 6.7 B(A) (2300/d/n/dn/dtn) Sound pressure: 59 dB(A) product certification Safety Certifications: USA (UL-UL60950, FCC-CISPR22 CI. B #, FDA-21 CFR Ch. 1, Subch J, Class 1 Laser/LED product), Canada (cUL-UL 60950, Industry Canada ICES 003-CISPR 22 CI. B #). Certifications applicable to voltage associated with country option. Electromagnetic Compatibility: Industry Canada ICES 003-CISPR22 (Canada), FCC Title 47 CFR Part 15 Class (USA) warranty 1-year limited warranty, return-to-HP

HP IEEE 1284-compliant bidirectional parallel cable, 2-meter HP IEEE 1284-compliant bidirectional parallel cable, 3-meter HP USB A to B cable, 2-meter 8 MB SDRAM DIMM 16 MB SDRAM DIMM 32 MB SDRAM DIMM 64 MB SDRAM DIMM 128 MB SDRAM DIMM HP Jetdirect connectivity card for USB, serial, and LocalTalk connections HP Jetdirect 615n Fast Ethernet 10/100Base-TX internal print server HP Jetdirect 680n 80211b wireless internal print server HP Jetdirect 610n Token Ring internal EIO print server HP Jetdirect 600n Ethernet 10Base-T/10Base2/Local Talk internal print server HP Jetdirect 600 Ethernet 10Base-T internal print server

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2003, 2004 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. ENERGY STAR and the Energy Star logo are U.S. registered service marks of the United States Environmental Protection Agency. PostScript is a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. UNIX is a registered trademark of the Open Group. All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

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