Auto continue

You can determine printer behavior when the system generates an Auto Continuable error. ON is the default setting. Select ON if you want an error message to appear for ten seconds before the printer automatically continues to print. Select OFF to pause printing any time an error message appears and until you press (SELECT button).
To set the auto continue 1. Press MENU to open the menus. 2. Press 3. Press 4. Press 5. Press 6. Press 7. Press 8. Press 9. Press (DOWN button) to highlight CONFIGURE DEVICE. (SELECT button) to select CONFIGURE DEVICE. (DOWN button) to highlight SYSTEM SETUP. (SELECT button) to select SYSTEM SETUP. (DOWN button) to highlight AUTO CONTINUE. (SELECT button) to select AUTO CONTINUE. (UP button) or (DOWN button) to select the appropriate setting.

Cartridge low

The printer has two options for reporting that print cartridge life is low: CONTINUE is the default value. Select CONTINUE to allow the printer to continue printing while a warning appears and until the print cartridge is replaced. Select STOP if you want the printer to pause printing until you replace the used print cartridge or press (SELECT button), which allows the printer to print while the warning appears.
To set supplies-low reporting 1. Press MENU to open the menus. 2. Press 3. Press 4. Press 5. Press 6. Press 7. Press 8. Press 9. Press (DOWN button) to highlight CONFIGURE DEVICE. (SELECT button) to select CONFIGURE DEVICE. (DOWN button) to highlight SYSTEM SETUP. (SELECT button) to select SYSTEM SETUP. (DOWN button) to highlight CARTRIDGE LOW. (SELECT button) to select CARTRIDGE LOW. (UP button) or (DOWN button) to select the appropriate setting.

Cartridge out

The printer has two options for this menu item. Select CONTINUE to allow the printer to continue printing. A REPLACE CARTRIDGE warning message appears until the print cartridge is replaced. Printing in this mode can continue only for a specific number of pages. After that, the printer stops printing until you replace the empty print cartridge. This is the default setting. Select STOP if you want the printer to stop printing until the empty print cartridge is replaced.
To set the cartridge-out response 1. Press MENU to open the menus. 2. Press 3. Press 4. Press 5. Press 6. Press 7. Press 8. Press 9. Press (DOWN button) to highlight CONFIGURE DEVICE. (SELECT button) to select CONFIGURE DEVICE. (DOWN button) to highlight SYSTEM SETUP. (SELECT button) to select SYSTEM SETUP. (DOWN button) to highlight CARTRIDGE OUT. (SELECT button) to select CARTRIDGE OUT. (UP button) or (DOWN button) to select the appropriate setting.

Jam recovery

Use this option to configure the printer response to jams, including how the printer handles the pages involved. AUTO is the default value. AUTO. The printer automatically turns jam recovery on when sufficient memory is available. ON. The printer reprints any page that is involved in a jam. Additional memory is allocated to store the last few pages that were printed, and this might cause overall printer performance to suffer. OFF. The printer does not reprint any page that was involved in a jam. Because no memory is used to store the most recent pages, overall printer performance might be optimized.

Operating system1 Windows 98, Me Windows NT 4.0

PCL 6 x x

PCL 5 x x x

PS x x x x

PPD2 x x x x
Windows 2000, XP, Server 2003 x Macintosh OS
Not all printer features are available from all drivers or operating systems. See the contextsensitive help in the printer driver for available features. 2 PostScript (PS) Printer Description files (PPDs) NOTE If your system did not automatically check the Internet for the latest drivers during software installation, download them from http://www.hp.com/go/lj2410_software, http://www.hp.com/ go/lj2420_software, or http://www.hp.com/go/lj2430_software. After you are connected, click Downloads and Drivers to find the driver that you want to download. 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. For Linux support see http://www.hp.com/go/linux. For UNIX support see http://www.hp.com/go/ jetdirectunix_software. For additional information see the support flyer that came in the printer box. NOTE If the printer driver that you want is not on the printer CD-ROM or is not listed here, check the install notes, Readme, and late-breaking Readme files to see if the printer driver is supported. If it is not supported, contact the manufacturer or distributor of the program that you are using and request a driver for the printer.

Additional drivers

The following drivers are not included on the CD-ROM, but are available from the Internet. OS/2 PCL 5 or PCL 6 printer driver. OS/2 PS printer driver.

NOTE

UNIX model scripts. Linux drivers. HP OpenVMS drivers.
The OS/2 drivers are available from IBM and are packaged with OS/2. They are not available for Simplified Chinese, Korean, Japanese, or Traditional Chinese.
Select the correct 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 available 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 5 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 and Corel, for compatibility with PostScript Level 3 needs, or for PS CompactFlash font support.
The printer automatically switches between PS and PCL printer languages.

Printer driver Help

Each printer driver has Help screens that can be activated by using the Help button, the F1 button on the computer keyboard, or a question-mark symbol in the upper-right corner of the printer driver (depending on the Windows operating system that you are using). You can also open printer-driver Help by right-clicking any item in the driver, and then clicking What's This? These Help screens give detailed information about the specific driver. Printer driver Help is separate from your program Help.

Guidelines for printing on custom-sized media and cardstock
Always insert the short-edge first into tray 1. If you want to print in landscape mode, make this selection through your software. Inserting paper long-edge first might cause a jam. Use the rear output bin to reduce curl. Do not print on media that is smaller than 76 mm (3 inches) wide or 127 mm (5 inches) long. In the software program, set margins at least 6.40 mm (0.25 inch) away from the edges of the media.
Printing on letterhead, prepunched, or preprinted paper (single-sided)
When printing letterhead, prepunched, or preprinted paper, it is important to orient the paper correctly. Follow the guidelines in this section for printing on one side only. For duplexing guidelines, see Printing on both sides (duplexing). Tray 1 orientation: print-side up, top edge toward the printer.
Tray 2 or tray 3 orientation: print-side down, top edge toward you.
When Alternative Letterhead mode is enabled in the printer driver, and Letterhead or Preprinted is selected as the media type, you must orient the media for two-sided (duplex) printing.
Guidelines for printing on letterhead or preprinted forms
Do not use letterhead paper that is printed with low-temperature inks, such as those used in some types of thermography. Do not use raised or embossed letterhead. The printer uses heat and pressure to fuse toner to the paper. Make sure that any colored paper or preprinted forms use inks that are compatible with this fusing temperature (200C or 392F for 0.1 second).
Printing on both sides (duplexing)
You can print on both sides of a sheet of paper (called duplexing or two-sided printing) in two waysautomatic and manual. The following paper sizes are supported for automatic duplexing: Letter, A4, Legal, and 8.5 x 13 inches. Manual duplexing supports all paper sizes. Automatic duplexing: The built-in, automatic duplexer is included only with the HP LaserJet 2420d, 2420dn, and 2430dtn printer models. Manual duplexing: All printer models are capable of manual duplex printing. The printer prints the first side of each page, waits for you to reinsert the paper into the printer, and then prints the second side of each page. Other documents cannot be printed while the printer waits for you to insert the paper for the second side to be printed.
Even if the printer includes a built-in duplexer, manual duplexing is necessary for the following situations: CAUTION When duplexing paper other than the supported sizes or weightsfor example, paper heavier than 105 g/m2 (28 lb) or very thin paper. When you select Straight Paper Path in the printer driver

Do not print on both sides of labels, transparencies, or vellum. Damage to the printer and jams might result.
Paper orientation for printing on both sides
Print on the second side of the sheet of paper first. The paper needs to be oriented as shown in the following illustration. For tray 1, load the first side facing down with the bottom, short edge toward the printer. For all other trays, load the first side facing up with the top, short edge toward the printer.

Tray 1 All other trays

Layout options for printing on both sides
The following illustration shows the four print-orientation options. These options are available when Print on Both Sides is selected on the Finishing tab in the printer driver.

1. Long-edge landscape*

This layout is often used in accounting, data processing, and spreadsheet programs. Every other printed image is oriented upside-down. Facing pages are read continuously from top to bottom. Each printed image is oriented right-side-up. Facing pages are read from top to bottom on the left page, then from top to bottom on the right page. This is the default printer setting, and the most common layout used, with every printed image oriented right-side-up. Facing pages are read from top to bottom on the left page, then from top to bottom on the right page. This layout is often used with clipboards. Every other printed image is oriented upside-down. Facing pages are read continuously from top to bottom.

2. Short-edge landscape

3. Long-edge portrait

4. Short-edge portrait*

* When using Windows drivers, select Flip Pages Up to get the designated binding options.
To duplex by using the built-in duplexer
The built-in duplexer is included only with the HP LaserJet 2420d, 2420dn, and 2430dtn models. 1. Insert enough paper into one of the trays to accommodate the print job. If you are loading special paper such as letterhead, load it in one of the following ways: CAUTION For tray 1, load the letterhead paper with the front side down, bottom-edge first. For all other trays, load the letterhead paper with front side facing up, and the top edge toward the back of the tray.

To change default settings in Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003 To change default settings in Macintosh operating systems
To change default settings in Windows 98 and Windows Me
1. Click the Start button. 2. Click Settings. 3. Click Printers. 4. Right-click the HP LaserJet 2400 series printer icon. 5. Click Properties. 6. Change any of the settings on the tabs. These settings are now the defaults for the printer. 7. Click OK to save your settings and to close the printer driver.
To change default settings in Windows NT 4.0
1. Click the Start button. 2. Click Settings. 3. Click Printers. 4. Right-click the HP LaserJet 2400 series series printer icon. 5. Click Document Defaults. 6. Change any of the settings on the tabs. These settings are now the defaults for the printer. 7. Click OK to save your settings and to close the printer driver.
To change default settings in Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003
1. Click the Start button. 2. Click Settings. 3. Click Printers (Windows 2000) or Printers and Faxes (Windows XP and Windows Server 2003). 4. Right-click the HP LaserJet 2400 series printer icon. 5. Click Properties. 6. On the Advanced tab, click Printing Defaults. 7. Change any of the settings on the tabs. These settings are now the defaults for the printer. 8. Click OK to return to the Advanced tab. 9. Click OK to save your settings and to close the printer driver.
To change default settings in Macintosh operating systems
Depending on the Macintosh operating system version that you have, use either the Apple Desktop Printer Utility, the Print Center, or the Print Setup Utility to change printer driver defaults.
Using printer-driver features
This section provides instructions for common printing features that are controlled through the printer driver. Printing watermarks Printing multiple pages on one sheet of paper Setting a custom paper size Using EconoMode (draft) printing Selecting print-quality settings Using reduce/enlarge options Selecting a paper source Printing a cover, a different first or last page, or a blank page

Printing watermarks

A watermark is a marking, such as "Top Secret," "Draft," or someone's name, printed in the background of selected pages in a document. NOTE If you are using Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Server 2003 you must have administrator privileges to create watermarks.

Opening the embedded Web server
1. In a supported Web browser on your computer, type the IP address for the printer. To find the IP address, print a configuration page. For more information about printing a configuration page, see Configuration page. NOTE After you open the URL, you can bookmark it so that you can return to it quickly in the future. 2. The embedded Web server has three tabs that contain settings and information about the printer: the Information tab, the Settings tab, and the Networking tab. Click the tab that you want to view. 3. See the following sections for more information about each tab.
Chapter 3 Managing and maintaining the printer

Information tab

The Information pages group consists of the following pages. Device Status. This page shows the printer status and shows the life remaining of HP supplies, with 0% representing that a supply is empty. The page also shows the type and size of print media set for each tray. To change the default settings, click Change Settings. Configuration page. This page shows the information that is found on the printer configuration page. Supplies Status. This page shows the life remaining of HP supplies, with 0% representing that a supply is empty. This page also provides supplies part numbers. To order new supplies, click Order Supplies in the Other Links area of the window. To visit any Web site, you must have Internet access. Event log. This page shows a list of all printer events and errors. Device information. This page also shows the printer network name, address, and model information. To change these entries, click Device Information on the Settings tab. Control panel. Click this button to view the current status of the printer control panel.

Settings tab

Use this tab to configure the printer from your computer. The Settings tab can be password protected. If this printer is networked, always consult with the printer administrator before changing settings on this tab. The Settings tab contains the following pages. Configure Device. Configure all printer settings from this page. This page contains the traditional menus found on printers that use a control-panel display. These menus include Information, Paper Handling, and Configure Device. Alerts. Network only. Set up to receive e-mail alerts for various printer and supplies events. Email. Network only. Used in conjunction with the Alerts page to set up incoming and outgoing e-mail. Security. Set a password that must be typed in order to gain access to the Settings and Networking tabs. Turn on and off certain features of the EWS. Other Links. Add or customize a link to another Web site. This link is shown in the Other Links area on all embedded Web server pages. These permanent links always appear in the Other Links area: HP Instant Support, Order Supplies, and Product Support. Device Information. Name the printer and assign an asset number to it. Type the name and e-mail address for the primary contact who will receive information about the printer. Language. Determine the language in which to show the embedded Web server information. Time Services. Set the printer to retrieve the date and time from a network server at regular intervals.

To print a configuration page at the control panel
1. Press (SELECT button) to open the menus. (DOWN button) to scroll to INFORMATION, and then press 2. Use (UP button) or (SELECT button).
3. Use (UP button) or (DOWN button) to scroll to PRINT CONFIGURATION, and then press (SELECT button). An example of the configuration page follows. The content of the configuration page varies, depending on the options currently installed in the printer. NOTE You can also obtain configuration information in the embedded Web server or the HP Toolbox. For details, see Using the embedded Web server or see Using the HP Toolbox.

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Printer Information

Lists the model, serial number, page counts, and other information for the printer. Lists all printer languages that are installed (such as PS and PCL) and lists options that are installed in each DIMM slot and EIO slot. Lists printer memory, PCL Driver Work Space (DWS), and resource saving information. Lists the number of entries in the event log, the maximum number of entries viewable, and the last three entries. Lists the status of the printer control panel lock, control panel password, and disk drive (if one is installed in the printer). Lists the size settings for all trays and lists optional paper-handling accessories that are installed.
Installed Personalities and Options

Memory

Event Log

Security

Paper Trays and Options

Supplies status page

Use the supplies status page to obtain information about the print cartridge that is installed in the printer, the amount of life left in the print cartridge, and the number of pages and jobs that have been processed. NOTE You can also obtain configuration information in the embedded Web server or the HP Toolbox. For details, see Using the embedded Web server or see Using the HP Toolbox.
To print a supplies status page at the control panel
3. Use (UP button) or (DOWN button) to scroll to PRINT SUPPLIES STATUS PAGE, and then press (SELECT button).
Information about the print cartridge, including estimated pages remaining Information about ordering replacement supplies Information about recycling supplies

PS or PCL font list

Control panel message 55.XX.YY DC CONTROLLER ERROR alternates with To continue turn off then on 56.XX ERROR For help press alternates with To continue turn off then on 57.XX ERROR For help press alternates with To continue turn off then on 58.XX ERROR For help press alternates with To continue turn off then on 2. A printer error has occurred where a memory tag CPU error was detected, or there is a problem with the air sensor or power supply. To resolve problems with the power supply: 1. Remove the printer from any UPS supplies, additional power supplies, or power strips. Plug the printer into a wall outlet and see if this resolves the problem. If the printer is already plugged into a wall outlet, try another power source in the building that is independent of the one currently being used. A temporary printing error occurred in one of the printer fans. 1. 2. Turn the printer power off and then on. If the message persists, contact an HP-authorized service or support provider (see HP customer care). A temporary printing error occurred as a result of an incorrect input or output request. 1. 2. Turn the printer power off and then on. If the message persists, contact an HP-authorized service or support provider (see HP customer care). 2. Description A temporary printing error occurred. Recommended action 1. Turn the printer power off and then on. If the message persists, contact an HP-authorized service or support provider (see HP customer care).
The line voltage and current source at the printer location might need to be inspected to ensure that they meet the electrical specifications for the printer. (See Electrical specifications.) If the message persists, contact an HPauthorized service or support provider (see HP customer care). 59.XY ERROR For help press alternates with To continue turn off then on 2. A temporary printing error occurred. 1. Turn the printer power off and then on. If the message persists, contact an HP-authorized service or support provider (see HP customer care).
Control panel message 62 NO SYSTEM alternates with To continue turn off then on 64 ERROR alternates with To continue turn off then on 68.X STORAGE ERROR SETTINGS CHANGED alternates with To continue press An error occurred in the printer permanent storage and one or more printer settings has been reset to its factory default. A temporary printing error occurred in the scan buffer. 1. 2. Description This message indicates that no system was found. The printer software system is corrupt. Recommended action 1. 2. Turn the printer power off and then on. If the message persists, contact an HP-authorized service or support provider (see HP customer care). Turn the printer power off and then on. If the message persists, contact an HP-authorized service or support provider (see HP customer care).

Ordering directly through the embedded Web server (for printers that are connected to a network)
Use the following steps to order printing supplies directly through the embedded Web server. (See Using the embedded Web server for an explanation of this feature.)
To order directly through the embedded Web server
1. In the Web browser on the computer, type the IP address for the printer. The printer status window appears. 2. Select the Setting tab at the top of the window. 3. If asked to provide a password, type the password. 4. On the left side of the Device Configuration window, double-click Order Supplies. This provides a URL from which to purchase consumables. Supplies information with part numbers and printer information is provided. 5. Select the part numbers that you want to order and follow the instructions on the screen.
Ordering directly through the HP Toolbox software (for printers that are directly connected to a computer)
The HP Toolbox software gives you the ability to order supplies and accessories directly from the computer. To order supplies by using the HP Toolbox, click Toolbox Links, and then click Order Supplies. A link is provided to the HP Web site for ordering supplies.

Part numbers

The following list of accessories was current at the time of printing. Ordering information and availability of the accessories might change during the life of the printer.
Paper-handling accessories
Item Optional 500-sheet tray and feeder unit Description Optional tray to increase paper capacity. Holds Letter, A4, Legal, A5, B5 (JIS), Executive, and 8.5 x 13 inch paper sizes. Note: This tray is included with the HP LaserJet 2430t, 2430tn, and 2430dtn models. Part number Q5963A

Print cartridges

Item HP LaserJet print cartridge Description 6,000-page cartridge 12,000-page cartridge Part number Q6511A Q6511X
Item 100-pin DDR memory DIMM (dual inline memory module) Boosts the ability of the printer to handle large or complex print jobs. Description 32 MB 48 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB Part number Q3982A Q6007A Q2625A Q2626A Q2627A

Cables and interfaces

Item Enhanced I/O (EIO) cards HP Jetdirect print server multiprotocol EIO network cards: Description HP Jetdirect 620n Fast Ethernet (10/100Base-TX) print server HP Jetdirect 680n 802.11b wireless internal print server HP Jetdirect Connectivity card for USB, serial, and LocalTalk connections Parallel cables 2-meter IEEE 1284-B cable 3-meter IEEE 1284-B cable USB cable 2-meter A to B cable Part number J7934A

Item FUSER MODES

Values PLAIN PREPRINTED LETTERHEAD TRANSPARENCY PREPUNCHED LABELS BOND RECYCLED COLOR LIGHT 60-75 G/M2 CARDSTOCK 164-200 G/M2 ROUGH ENVELOPE RESTORE MODES
Explanation Configures the fuser mode associated with each media type. Change the fuser mode only if you are experiencing problems printing on certain media types. After you select a type of media, you can select a fuser mode that is available for that type. The printer supports the following modes: NORMAL: Used for most types of paper. HIGH 1: Used for rough paper. HIGH 2: Used for paper that has a special or rough finish. LOW 1: Used for lightweight media. Use this mode if you are having problems with curled paper. LOW 2: Used for transparencies. The default fuser mode is NORMAL for all print media types except transparencies (LOW 2), and rough paper (HIGH 1). CAUTION Do not change the fuser mode for transparencies. Failure to use the LOW 2 setting while printing transparencies can result in permanent damage to the printer and fuser. Always select Transparencies as the Type in the printer driver and set the tray type at the printer control panel to TRANSPARENCY. When selected, RESTORE MODES resets the fuser mode for each media type back to its default setting.

RESOLUTION

*FASTRES 1200
Selects the resolution. All values print at the same speed. 300: Produces draft print quality and can be used for compatibility with the HP LaserJet III family of printers. 600: Produces high print quality for text and can be used for compatibility with the HP LaserJet 4 family of printers. FASTRES 1200: Produces 1200-dpi print quality for fast, high-quality printing of business text and graphics. NOTE It is best to change the resolution in the program or printer driver. (Program and printer-driver settings override control-panel settings.)

Item RET

Values OFF LIGHT *MEDIUM DARK
Explanation Use the Resolution Enhancement technology (REt) setting to produce print with smooth angles, curves, and edges. REt does not affect print quality if the print resolution is set to FastRes 1200. All other print resolutions benefit from REt. NOTE It is best to change the REt setting in the program or printer driver. (Program and printerdriver settings override control-panel settings.)

ECONOMODE

ON *OFF
Turn EconoMode ON (to save toner) or OFF (for high quality). EconoMode creates draft-quality printing by reducing the amount of toner on the printed page. NOTE It is best to turn EconoMode on or off in the program or printer driver. (Program and printerdriver settings override control-panel settings.) CAUTION HP does not recommend full-time use of EconoMode. If EconoMode is used full-time, it is possible that the toner supply will outlast the mechanical parts in the print cartridge.

TONER DENSITY

1 to 5 (*3)
Lighten or darken the print on the page by setting the toner density. Select a setting ranging from 1 (light) to 5 (dark). The default setting of 3 usually produces the best results. When printing narrow media, the part of the fuser rollers that do not make contact with the media swell up and can cause wrinkles. Press (SELECT button) to print a cleaning page (for cleaning toner from the fuser). Open the rear output bin. Follow the instructions on the cleaning page. For more information, see Cleaning the fuser. This item is available only after a cleaning page has been created. Follow the instructions that are printed on the cleaning page. The cleaning process might take up to 2.5 minutes. Turns auto-cleaning on or off. When autocleaning is turned on, the printer will print a cleaning page when the page count reaches the value set in CLEANING INTERVAL.

PRINT TEST PAGE SOURCE DESTINATION DUPLEX COPIES

Service menu

The Service menu is locked and requires a PIN for access. This menu is intended for use by authorized service personnel.

Specifications

HP LaserJet 2400 series physical specifications

Product dimensions

Product HP LaserJet 2410, 2420, 2420d, 2420n, 2420dn, and 2430n HP LaserJet 2430t, 2430tn, and 2430dtn optional 500-sheet feeder
Height 260 mm (10.2 inches) 400 mm (15.7 inches) 140 mm (5.5 inches)
Depth 400 mm (15.7 inches) 400 mm (15.7 inches) 400 mm (15.7 inches)
Width 425 mm (16.7 inches) 425 mm (16.7 inches) 425 mm (15.7 inches)
Weight1 15.2 kg (33.5 lb) 20.9 kg (46 lb) 5.7 kg (12.5 lb)

Without print cartridge

Product dimensions, with all doors and trays fully opened
Printer model HP LaserJet 2410, 2420, 2420d, 2420n, 2420dn, and 2430n HP LaserJet 2430t, 2430tn, and 2430dtn Height 260 mm (10.2 inches) 400 mm (15.7 inches) Depth 730 mm (28.7 inches) 730 mm (28.7 inches) Width 675 mm (26.6 inches) 675 mm (26.6 inches)
Electrical specifications
WARNING! Power requirements are based on the country/region where the printer is sold. Do not convert operating voltages. This can damage the printer and void the product warranty. Power requirements (HP LaserJet 2400 series)
Specification Power requirements 110-volt models 110 to 127 volts ( 10%) 50/60 Hz ( 2 Hz) Rated short-term current 10.0 Amps 230-volt models 220 to 240 volts ( 10%) 50/60 Hz ( 2 Hz) 5.0 Amps
Power consumption HP LaserJet 2400 series (average, in watts)1
Product model HP LaserJet 2410 HP LaserJet 2420 HP LaserJet 2420d HP LaserJet 2420n HP LaserJet 2420dn HP LaserJet 2430n HP LaserJet 2430t HP LaserJet 2430tn HP LaserJet 2430dtn

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Ready 11 W 11 W 11 W 11 W 11 W 11 W 11 W 11 W 11 W
Sleep 8.5 W 8.5 W 8.5 W 8.5 W 8.5 W 8.5 W 8.5 W 8.5 W 8.5 W
Off 0.4 W 0.4 W 0.4 W 0.4 W 0.4 W 0.4 W 0.4 W 0.4 W 0.4 W
Values subject to change. See www.hp.com/support/lj2410, http://www.hp.com/support/ lj2420, or http://www.hp.com/support/lj2430 for current information. 2 Power numbers are the highest values measured using all standard voltages. 3 HP LaserJet 2410 speed is 25 ppm Letter size and 24 ppm A4 size. HP LaserJet 2420 speed is 30 ppm Letter size and 28 ppm A4 size. HP LaserJet 2430 speed is 35 ppm Letter size and 33 ppm A4 size. 4 Default time from Ready mode to Sleep = 30 minutes. 5 Recovery time from Sleep to start of printing = less than 8.5 seconds. 6 Heat dissipation in Ready mode = 37.5 BTU/hour (HP LaserJet 2410), 37.5 BTU/hour (HP LaserJet 2420), and 37.5 BTU/hour (HP LaserJet 2430).

Envelope margins

The following gives typical address margins for a commercial #10 or DL envelope.
Type of address Return address Delivery address
Top margin 15 mm (0.6 inch) 51 mm (2 inches)
Left margin 15 mm (0.6 inch) 89 mm (3.5 inches)
For the best print quality, position margins no closer than 15 mm (0.6 inch) from the edges of the envelope. Avoid printing over the area where the envelope's seams meet.

Envelope storage

Proper storage of envelopes helps contribute to print quality. Envelopes should be stored flat. If air is trapped in an envelope, creating an air bubble, then the envelope might wrinkle during printing. For more information, see Printing on envelopes.

Labels

CAUTION To avoid damaging the printer, use only labels recommended for laser printers. To prevent serious jams, always use tray 1 to print labels and always use the rear output bin. Never print on the same sheet of labels more than once or print on a partial sheet of labels.

Label construction

When selecting labels, consider the quality of each component: Adhesives: The adhesive material should be stable at 200C (392F), the printer's fusing temperature. Arrangement: Only use labels with no exposed backing between them. Labels can peel off sheets with spaces between the labels, causing serious jams. Curl: Prior to printing, labels must lie flat with no more than 13 mm (0.5 inch) of curl in any direction. Condition: Do not use labels with wrinkles, bubbles, or other indications of separation.
For more information, see Printing on labels. NOTE Choose labels in the printer driver (see Using the printer driver).

Transparencies

Transparencies used in the printer must be able to withstand 200C (392F), the printer's fusing temperature. CAUTION To avoid damaging the printer, use only transparencies recommended for use in HP LaserJet printers, such as HP-brand transparencies. (For ordering information, see Part numbers.) For more information, see Printing on transparencies. NOTE Choose transparencies in the printer driver (see Using the printer driver).
Printer memory and expansion
This section explains the memory features of the printer and provides steps for expansion. Printer memory Installing CompactFlash cards Checking DIMM or CompactFlash installation Saving resources (permanent resources) Installing an EIO card

Overview

The printer comes with one dual inline memory module (DIMM) already installed. One additional DIMM slot and two CompactFlash slots are available for upgrading the printer with the following items: More printer memoryDIMMs are available in 32, 48, 64, 128, and 256 MB. CompactFlash font cardsUnlike standard printer memory, CompactFlash cards can be used to permanently store downloaded items, such as fonts and forms, even when the printer is off. These cards can also be used to enable the printer to print non-Roman characters. Other DIMM- and CompactFlash-based printer languages and printer options.

Supplementary Information: The product herewith complies with the requirements of the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, and carries the CE-Marking accordingly. 1) The product was tested in a typical configuration with Hewlett-Packard Personal Computer Systems. *) The product includes LAN (Local Area Network) options. When the interface cable is attached to LAN connectors, the product meets the requirements of EN55022 Class A in which case the following applies: "Warning This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures." 2) This Device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 3) For regulatory purposes, this product is assigned a Regulatory model number. This number should not be confused with the marketing name or the product number(s). Boise, Idaho , USA April 2, 2004 For regulatory topics only: Australia Contact: European Contact: USA Contact: Product Regulations Manager, Hewlett-Packard Australia Ltd., 31-41 Joseph Street Blackburn, Victoria 3130, Australia Your Local Hewlett-Packard Sales and Service Office or Hewlett-Packard GmbH, Department HQ-TRE / Standards Europe, Herrenberger Strasse 140 , D-71034, Bblingen (FAX: +49-7031-14-3143) Product Regulations Manager, Hewlett-Packard Company, PO Box 15, Mail Stop 160 Boise, ID 83707-0015, (Phone: 208-396-6000)
Country-/region-specific safety statements

Laser safety statement

The Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has implemented regulations for laser products manufactured since August 1, 1976. Compliance is mandatory for products marketed in the United States. The printer is certified as a "Class 1" laser product under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Radiation Performance Standard according to the Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act of 1968. Since radiation emitted inside the printer is completely confined within protective housings and external covers, the laser beam cannot escape during any phase of normal user operation. WARNING! Using controls, making adjustments, or performing procedures other than those specified in this user guide may result in exposure to hazardous radiation.

Canadian DOC statement

Complies with Canadian EMC Class B requirements. Conforme la classe B des normes canadiennes de compatibilit lectromagntiques (CEM).

Japanese VCCI statement

Korean EMI statement

HP LaserJet 2400 series printer
2420 2420d 2420dn 2430 2430n 2430tn 2430dtn
Experience lasting value with the HP LaserJet 2400 series printer, a reliable, easy-to-use printer for small workgroups.

Ease of use

Increase work team productivity. The intuitive, two-line

Value-packed printer

Streamline your business printing. The printer delivers
control panel comes with a built-in help function, simplifying print job management. The print cartridge is easy to use and maintain: with HP Smart printing technology, 1 receive automatic alerts when the cartridge is low and take advantage of convenient online ordering with HP SureSupply. models include an HP Jetdirect Fast Ethernet print server embedded on the device formatter board, which leaves the EIO slot open for even more connectivity options. offers a user-friendly interface that helps you monitor the printer and provides one location for all printer information, including documentation and self-help. The HP Embedded Web Server enables one-to-one network printer management, while HP Web Jetadmin helps network administrators manage fleets of peripherals. 2400 series printer offers a familiar user experience and industry-renowned HP LaserJet innovation and reliability.
up to 35 pages per minute (ppm) and the gets the first page out quickly with Instant-on Technology. a broad range of paper sizes and types with a 100sheet multipurpose input tray and a 250-sheet input tray. Increase your maximum input capacity to 850 sheets with the 500-sheet optional input tray for more paper options, less intervention, and time savings. Plus, automatic two-sided printing offers greater finishing capabilities and reduces printing costs. Compact Flash slots to enable third-party solutions and take advantage of the convenience and value of more font choices, intelligent e-forms, secure printing, barcode printing, SAP/ERP solutions, and job accounting solutions. product. Designed with the environment in mind, the printer has met stringent requirements to reduce energy consumption, noise levels, and chemical emissions. In addition, the printer is designed for long-term usage, accommodates recycled paper, and has parts and supplies that can be returned and recycled through HPs take-back program. 2
Be flexible. The HP LaserJet 2400 series printer handles
Enjoy a printer built for sharing. The network-ready
Save time with remote management tools. HP Toolbox
Add printing capabilities. Use the two available
Rely on a trusted and familiar product. The HP LaserJet
Get added value with an environmentally-friendly

Professional results

Enhance your business image. 1200 by 1200 ProRes
print quality provides consistently clear, sharp detail on a variety of HP papers. With HP Smart printing technology1 in the printer and supplies, printing properties are automatically adjusted for consistent quality and reliability.
Experience effortless performance. The fast 400 MHz
processor lets you quickly print even the most complex documents. And the printer can grow with your business: the models come with a base of 32-64 MB Dual Data Rate (DDR) memory, expandable to 288320 MB. The industry-standard in memory technology, DDR memory provides better performance while reducing power consumption.
HP printing and imaging systems help you create powerful, professional communications easily. HP printers, supplies, accessories, and services are designed to work together and are invented to meet your business needs.
Using genuine HP supplies ensures availability of all HP printing features. There may be a small charge for the take-back of hardware products. HPs environmental return program varies by region.
3 250-sheet top output bin with long paper extension One-door access to the easy-to-install print cartridge 100-sheet multipurpose tray enables automatic and manual feeding of special papers 250-sheet input tray and 500-sheet input tray for an 850-sheet total input capacity of both letter- and legal-sized media Get true HP LaserJet print quality with the advanced toner formula and print cartridge technology in the HP LaserJet Q6511A Smart print cartridge3HP delivers sharp black text and consistent, professional results for as long as the cartridge lasts Intuitive, two-line control panel with a built-in help function Two Compact Flash slots provide optional access to additional fonts and enable third-party solutions HP Jetdirect Fast Ethernet embedded print server for easy network sharing Hi-Speed USB 2.0 and parallel ports provide simple direct connections
HP LaserJet 2430dtn shown

Series at a glance

10 On/off switch MB DDR memory expandable to 320 MB, and a powerful 400 MHz processor 12 Automatic two-sided printing 13 100-sheet rear output bin provides a straight-through paper path for specialty papers

Print speed of up to 30 ppm 32 MB RAM, expandable to 288 MB 100-sheet multipurpose tray 250-sheet input tray
Print speed of up to 30 ppm 48 MB RAM, expandable to 304 MB 100-sheet multipurpose tray 250-sheet input tray Built-in automatic twosided printing
Print speed of up to 30 ppm 64 MB RAM, expandable to 320 MB 100-sheet multipurpose tray 250-sheet input tray Built-in automatic two-sided printing HP Jetdirect Fast Ethernet embedded print server

2420dn

Print speed of up to 35 ppm 32 MB RAM, expandable to 288 MB 100-sheet multipurpose tray 250-sheet input tray
Print speed of up to 35 ppm 64 MB RAM, expandable to 320 MB 100-sheet multipurpose tray 250-sheet input tray HP Jetdirect Fast Ethernet embedded print server
Print speed of up to 35 ppm 64 MB RAM, expandable to 320 MB 100-sheet multipurpose tray 250-sheet input tray 500-sheet input tray HP Jetdirect Fast Ethernet embedded print server

2430tn

Print speed of up to 35 ppm 64 MB RAM, expandable to 320 MB 100-sheet multipurpose tray 250-sheet input tray 500-sheet input tray Built-in automatic twosided printing HP Jetdirect Fast Ethernet embedded print server

2430dtn

Using genuine HP supplies ensures availability of all printing features.
An easy-to-use, cost-effective, reliable laser printer for small workteams.

Lasting value

A number of elements designed into the printer contribute to significant cost savings over time. Genuine HP LaserJet Smart print cartridges4 provide reliable operation and professional print quality, minimizing user intervention and improving productivity. No matter which model you choose, the printer is expandable to meet the needs of your growing business:
Increase office productivity with more memory,
By far the biggest contributor to user productivity and lower costs is the reliability of HP equipment, support, and service. For over a decade, Hewlett-Packard has consistently received the top grade in PC Magazines Service and Reliability Survey and recently received one of the first-ever A+ ratings.
Easy to integrate and use
Designed for easy use, the HP LaserJet 2400 series printer is simple to operate and maintaina feature that is crucial for small businesses, which often do not have IT support. The HP LaserJet all-in-one print cartridge simplifies supplies management and makes it easier to maintain the printer.

additional fonts, and third-party Compact Flash solutions, such as intelligent e-forms, secure printing, barcode printing, SAP/ERP solutions, and job accounting solutions.
Spend less time loading paper with the optional
Legendary HP service and support
HP offers a variety of support options to assist you in the setup and maintenance of the HP LaserJet 2400 series printer. Start with a one-year, return-to-HP limited warranty backed by free telephone and Web support from the award winning HP Customer Care. 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.
500-sheet tray for a total input capacity of 850 sheets.
Enjoy the ultimate in printing flexibility and freedom
with HPs industry-leading mobile and wireless printing solutions. The printer supports HP Jetdirect 802.11b/g wireless Ethernet print servers and the HP Mobile Print Driver for Windows, a common driver for basic printing to nearly any HP printer. For more information, go to www.hp.com/go/mpd4w.

Technical specifications

Print speed5 First page out Resolution Processor Memory RAM Technology Flash memory Duty cycle Printer language Typefaces included Paper handling Input capacity Output capacity Two-sided printing Sizes Weights Types Connectivity Interfaces Network interfaces Client operating systems Network operating systems Network protocols supported Dimensions (w by d by h) Weight Whats in the box Also includes
HP LaserJet 2420 (Q5956A)
HP LaserJet 2420d (Q5957A)

Up to 30 ppm, letter

HP LaserJet 2420dn (Q5959A)
HP LaserJet 2430 (Q5954A)
HP LaserJet 2430n (Q5964A)
HP LaserJet 2430tn (Q5961A)
HP LaserJet 2430dtn (Q5962A)
Up to 35 ppm, letter Under 10 seconds Up to 1200 by 1200 dpi with HP ProRes 1200, Resolution Enhancement technology (REt) 400 MHz MIPS 20KC
32 MB standard, expandable to 288 MB
64 MB standard, 32 MB standard, 64 MB standard, expandable to 320 MB expandable to 320 MB expandable to 288 MB Two 100-pin DDR DIMM slots (one open), Memory Enhancement technology (MEt) Two Compact Flash slots Up to 75,000 pages per month Up to 100,000 pages per month HP PCL 6, HP PCL 5e, HP postscript level 3 emulation, direct PDF printing (v 1.3) with at least 128 MB of printer memory 80 HP font set (plus Greek, Hebrew, Cyrillic, Arabic) 100-sheet multipurpose tray 1, 250-sheet input tray 2 100-sheet multipurpose tray 1, 250-sheet input tray 2, 500-sheet input tray 3

48 MB standard, expandable to 304 MB
250-sheet top output bin; up to 10 envelopes, 75 transparencies; 100-sheet rear output bin Manual (driver support Automatic Manual (driver support provided) Automatic provided) Multipurpose tray 1: 3 by 5 to 8.5 by 14 in (76 by 127 to 216 by 356 mm); letter, legal, executive, envelopes; trays 2 and 3: letter, legal, executive; automatic two-sided printing unit: letter, legal Tray 1, straight-through paper path for special paper and heavier stock: 16 to 53 lb (60 to 200 g/m2 ); tray 2, 3: 16 to 32 lb (60 to 120 g/m2) Paper (plain, preprinted, letterhead, prepunched, bond, recycled, color, rough), transparencies, labels, envelopes, cardstock, user-defined IEEE 1284-B compliant parallel port, Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port, EIO slot HP Jetdirect Fast Ethernet Optional HP Jetdirect Fast Ethernet embedded print server embedded print server Microsoft Windows 98, Me, NT 4.0 (parallel and network connections only), 2000, XP, Server 2003; Apple Mac OS 9.x and later, OS X v10.1 or later; optional: OS/2, UNIX, Linux, HP OpenVMS Via HP Jetdirect print servers: Microsoft Windows 98, Me, NT 4.0, 2000, XP, XP 64-Bit, Server 2003; Novell NetWare 3.2, 4.2, 5.x, 6.x; Apple Mac OS 8.6 and 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, 9, 10 (SPARC systems only); IBM AIX 3.2.5 and later; MPE-iX; Citrix MetaFrame; Windows Terminal Services Via HP Jetdirect print servers: TCP/IP (IP Direct mode; may require software from the NOS vendor or third party vendor: LPD, FTP, IPP), IPX/SPX, DLC/LLC, AppleTalk, Auto-IP, Apple Rendezvous compatible, NDS, Bindery, NCP, Telnet, SLP, IGMP, BOOTP/DHCP, WINS, SNMP (v 1, 2c, 3), HTTP 16.7 in by 15.7 by 10.2 (425 by 400 by 260 mm) 16.7 in by 15.7 by 15.7 (425 by 400 by 400 mm) 36 lb (16.3 kg) 48.5 lb (22 kg) Power cord, control panel overlay,6 print cartridge, software and documentation on CD-ROM, Start Guide, support flyer HP LaserJet 2420dn HP LaserJet 2430dtn HP LaserJet 2430tn HP LaserJet 2420d printer (includes built-in HP LaserJet 2430n printer (includes built-in printer (includes automatic two-sided HP LaserJet 2430 automatic two-sided printer (includes built-in printer (includes HP HP LaserJet 2420 printer HP Jetdirect embedded automatic two-sided printing and printer Jetdirect embedded printing and HP Jetdirect print server), 500-sheet HP Jetdirect embedded embedded print server), printing) print server) input tray 3 print server) 500-sheet input tray 3 Optional

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Environmental ranges Operating temperature Storage temperature Relative humidity Acoustics Sound power Sound pressure Power specifications7 Input requirements Consumption Power certifications Safety 59 to 89 degrees F (15 to 32.5 degrees C) -4 to 104 degrees F (-20 to 40 degrees C) Recommended: 10 to 80 percent, RH; non-operating: 10 to 90 percent, RH 2420 engine: active: 6.7 B(A); Standby: inaudible 2430 engine: active: 6.8 B(A); Standby: inaudible Active: 53 dB(A); Standby: inaudible 110 to 127 VAC (+/- 10%), 50/60 Hz (+/- 2 Hz); 220 to 240 VAC (+/- 10%), 50/60 Hz (+/- 2 Hz) Active: 625 watts; Standby: 11 watts; Powersave: 8.5 watts; Off: 0.4 Energy Star compliant IEC 60950 (International), IEC 60825-1+A1+A2, UL/cUL Listed (US/Canada), EN 60825-1+A11+A2 Class 1, 21 CFR Ch. 1/SubCh. J (Class 1 Laser/LED Device) GB4943-2001, other safety approvals as required by individual countries. CISPR 22:1997/EN 55022:1998 Class B, EN 61000-3-2:2000, EN 61000-33:1995+A1, EN 55024:1998, FCC Title 47 CFR, Part 15 Class B (USA), ICES003, Issue 4, (Canada), GB9254-1998, other EMC approvals as required by individual countries. One-year, return to HP authorized service center warranty

Product

Warranty
Exact speed varies depending on the system configuration, software application, and document complexity. Included only when needed to change the language on the control panel for a country/region. 7 Power requirements are based on the country/region where the printer is sold. Do not convert operating voltages. This can damage the printer and void the product warranty. 8 Declared yield value in accordance with ISO/IEC 19752.
Copyright 2005, 2006 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Energy Star and the Energy Star logo are U.S. registered marks of the United States Environmental Protection Agency. UNIX is a registered trademark of The Open Group. Linux is a U.S. registered trademark of Linus Torvalds. Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, and Windows XP are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. 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. Printed in the U.SA.

HP LaserJet 2420 printer HP LaserJet 2420d printer HP LaserJet 2420dn printer HP LaserJet 2430 printer HP LaserJet 2430n printer HP LaserJet 2430tn printer HP LaserJet 2430dtn printer Paper handling accessories 500-sheet input tray Print cartridges HP LaserJet Smart print cartridge. Average cartridge yield 6,000 standard pages8 HP LaserJet Smart print cartridge. Average cartridge yield 12,000 standard pages8 Memory 64 MB 100-pin DDR DIMM 128 MB 100-pin DDR DIMM 256 MB 100-pin DDR DIMM Cables HP IEEE 1284-compliant bidirectional parallel cable, 2 meter HP IEEE 1284-compliant bidirectional parallel cable, 3 meter USB A to B cable, 2 meter Connectivity HP Jetdirect 625n Gigabit Ethernet internal print server HP Jetdirect 620n Fast Ethernet internal print server HP Jetdirect 680n 802.11b wireless Ethernet internal print server HP Jetdirect ew2400 802.11g wireless & Fast Ethernet external print server (USB 2.0) Service and support HP Care Pack, 3-year, next-day exchange HP Care Pack, 3-year, next-business-day onsite response HP Care Pack, Installation service: 1 printer, 1 incident HP Care Pack, Installation service: 1 network configuration HP papers HP Multipurpose Paper, letter HP Multipurpose Paper, legal HP Printing Paper, letter HP LaserJet Paper, letter HP LaserJet Paper, legal HP Premium Choice Paper, letter Third-party solutions www.hp.com/go/gsc

Number

Q5956A Q5957A Q5959A Q5954A Q5964A Q5961A Q5962A Q5963A Q6511A Q6511X Q7715A Q7718A Q7719A C2950A C2951A C6518A J7960G J7934G J6058G J7951G U3790E U3791E H4513E H3110E HPM1120 HPM1420 HPP1122 HPJ1124 HPJ1424 HPU1132
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