Removing the optional envelope feeder. Loading envelopes in the optional envelope feeder. Printing special paper. Printing labels. Printing transparencies. Printing letterhead, prepunched, or preprinted paper (single-sided). Printing on paper with a special finish. Printing small sizes, custom sizes, or heavy paper. Setting custom paper sizes. Printing both sides of paper (optional duplexer). Guidelines for printing both sides of paper. Orientation of paper for duplexing. Layout options for printing both sides of paper. Using printer driver features. Using job-storage features. Quick copying a job. Deleting a quick copy job. Proofing and holding a job. Deleting a held job. Printing a private job. Deleting a private job. Storing a print job. Deleting a stored job.
3 Managing and maintaining the printer
Overview. Using the embedded Web server. Gaining access to the embedded Web server. Viewing embedded Web server pages. Configuring e-mail alerts. Managing the print cartridge. Checking the supply level. Print-cartridge interaction (shaking). Cartridge Low and Cartridge Out conditions. Checking the printer configuration. Menu map. Configuration page. Supplies status page. PS or PCL font list. Cleaning the printer. Cleaning the inside of the printer. Cleaning the fuser. Running the cleaning page manually. Running the cleaning page automatically. Performing preventative maintenance. Replacing the stapler unit. Removing and replacing the stapler unit. 92 92

4 Problem solving

Overview. 95 Clearing jams. 96 Clearing jams from the top-cover and print-cartridge areas. 97 Clearing jams from the optional envelope feeder. 99 Clearing jams from the trays. 100 Clearing jams from the optional duplexer. 102 Clearing jams from the output areas. 103 Clearing jams from the fuser area. ENWW
Clearing jams from the optional stacker or stapler/stacker. 106 Solving repeated paper jams. 108 Understanding printer messages. 109 Control panel messages. 110 Mopy disk error messages. 121 Understanding accessory lights for the stacker and stapler/stacker. 122 Accessory lights. 122 Replacing accessories or accessory components. 123 Correcting print-quality problems. 124 Determining printer problems. 131 Troubleshooting flowchart. 131 Troubleshooting flowchart for Macintosh users. 136 Selecting an alternate PPD. 138 Troubleshooting the optional hard disk. 139 Troubleshooting PS errors. 140 Communicating with an optional HP Jetdirect print server. 141

(SELECT)

(BACK ARROW)

(UP ARROW)

(DOWN ARROW)

(HELP)

Using the printer Help (?) system
This printer features a Help system at the control panel that provides instructions for resolving most printer errors. Some Help topics include animations that appear on the printer control panel display to show you how to resolve an error. To view Help for a message (if available), press HELP ( ). If the Help topic is longer than four lines, use the UP ARROW ( ) or DOWN ARROW ( ) to scroll through the entire topic. To exit the Help system, press HELP ( ) again.

PAUSE/RESUME

Control panel layout 25
Printing and changing control panel menus
To see the current settings for the menus and items available at the control panel, print a control panel menu map. You might want to store the menu map near the printer for reference. For a complete list of menu items and possible values, see Control panel menus on page 151. Certain menu options appear only if the associated tray or accessory is installed. For example, the EIO menu appears only if you have an EIO card installed.
To print a control panel menu map
3 Press SELECT ( Use UP ARROW ( ( ). Use UP ARROW ( SELECT ( ). ) to open the menus. ) or DOWN ARROW ( ) or DOWN ARROW ( ) to scroll to INFORMATION, and the press SELECT ) to scroll to PRINT MENU MAP, and then press
To change a control panel setting
Press SELECT ( ) to open the menus. ) to scroll to the menu that you want, and then ) to Use UP ARROW ( ) or DOWN ARROW ( press SELECT ( ).
Some menus might have several submenus. Use UP ARROW ( ) or DOWN ARROW ( scroll to the submenu item that you want, and then press SELECT ( ).
Use UP ARROW ( ) or DOWN ARROW ( ) to scroll to the setting, and then press SELECT ( ). Some settings change rapidly if UP ARROW ( ) or DOWN ARROW ( ) is held down. An asterisk (*) appears next to the selection on the display, indicating that it is now the default. Press PAUSE/RESUME to exit the menu.

Printer software 33

Views all devices across your network Configures all devices within a device group Creates print paths Intelligent Update provides LAN administrators with an easy way to add components including new languages, device support, and application plug-ins without re-installing HP Web Jetadmin Enhanced asset tracking and utilization provides exportable fields such as printer capabilities and date-settable page count Available in 20 languages to match the HP Jetdirect products Various levels of security
34 Chapter 1 Printer basics
HP Jetdirect Printer Installer for UNIX
The HP Jetdirect Printer Installer for UNIX is a simple printer installation utility for HP-UX and Solaris networks. It is available for download at http://www.hp.com/support/net_printing.

Printing tasks

This section presents basic printing tasks, such as: Selecting the output bin on page 36 Stapling documents on page 39 Loading trays on page 42 Selecting which tray is used for printing on page 46 Selecting the correct fuser mode on page 50 Printing envelopes on page 51 Printing special paper on page 57, for paper such as letterhead and transparencies Printing both sides of paper (optional duplexer) on page 64
This section also introduces some advanced printing tasks, such as: Collating (mopying) on page 68 for printing multiple originals RIP ONCE on page 68 Saving printer setup information (Quick Sets) on page 68 for different kinds of print jobs Fit to Page on page 68 Printing booklets on page 68 Printing a watermark on page 69 Printing on a different first page on page 69 Printing multiple pages on one sheet of paper (pages per sheet) on page 69 Using job-storage features on page 70

Overview 35

Selecting the output bin
The printer has these output locations: the top (standard) output bin, the rear output bin, and the optional stacker or stapler/stacker.
Printing to the top (standard) output bin
The top output bin collects paper face-down, in the correct order. The top output bin should be used for most print jobs, including transparencies. To use the top output bin, be sure that the rear output bin is closed. To avoid paper jams, do not open or close the rear output bin while the printer is printing.

Selecting which tray is used for printing 49
Selecting the correct fuser mode
The printer automatically adjusts the fuser mode based on the paper type to which the tray is set. For example, heavy paper (such as card stock) might need a higher fuser-mode setting (such as HIGH 2) in order to make the toner adhere better to the page, but transparencies need the LOW fuser-mode setting to avoid damage to the printer. The default fuser mode is NORMAL for all types except transparencies (default is LOW), and rough paper (default is HIGH 1). The default setting generally provides the best performance for most print media types. The fuser mode can be changed only if the paper type has been set for the tray that you are using. (See Printing by type and size of paper (locking trays) on page 48.) After the paper type has been set for the tray, then the fuser mode for that type can be changed on the Print Quality submenu at the printer control panel. (See Print Quality submenu on page 159.) Note Using a higher fuser mode (such as HIGH 1 or HIGH 2) improves the ability of the toner to adhere to paper, but it might cause other problems, such as excessive curl. The printer might print at a slower speed when the fuser mode is set to HIGH 1 or HIGH 2. To reset the fuser modes to the default settings, open the Configure Device menu at the printer control panel. On the Print Quality submenu, select FUSER MODES, and then select RESTORE MODES.

Printing envelopes

You can print envelopes from tray 1 or the optional envelope feeder. Tray 1 holds up to 10 envelopes and supports standard or custom sizes. The optional envelope feeder holds up to 75 envelopes and supports only standard envelope sizes. For printing on any size of envelope, make sure to set the margins in your program at least 15 mm (0.6 inch) from the edge of the envelope. Printing performance depends on the construction of the envelope. Always test a few sample envelopes before purchasing a large quantity. For envelope specifications, see Envelopes on page 191. WARNING! Never use envelopes with coated linings, exposed self-stick adhesives, or other synthetic materials. These items can emit noxious fumes. Envelopes with clasps, snaps, windows, coated linings, exposed self-stick adhesives, or other synthetic materials can severely damage the printer. To avoid jamming and possible printer damage, never try to print on both sides of an envelope. Before you load envelopes, make that sure they are flat and not damaged or stuck together. Do not use envelopes with pressure-sensitive adhesive. Note The printer might print at a slower speed when printing envelopes.

Checking the printer configuration
At the printer control panel, you can print pages that give details about the printer and its current configuration. The following information pages are described here: Menu map Configuration page Supplies status page (includes information about print-cartridge use) PS or PCL font list
For a complete list of printer information pages, see the Information menu at the printer control panel (Information menu on page 153). Keep these pages nearby for troubleshooting. They are also useful if you contact HP Customer Care.
You might want to store the menu map near the printer for reference. The content of the menu map varies, depending on the options currently installed in the printer. (Many of these values can be overridden in the program or printer driver.) For a complete list of control panel items and possible values, see Control panel menus on page 151. To change a control panel setting, see Printing and changing control panel menus on page 26.

Menu map

Print the menu map to see the current settings for the menus and items available at the printer control panel.

To print a menu map

Press SELECT ( Use UP ARROW ( ( ). Use UP ARROW ( SELECT ( ). ) to open the menus. ) or DOWN ARROW ( ) or DOWN ARROW ( ) to scroll to INFORMATION, and then press SELECT ) to scroll to PRINT MENU MAP, and then press

Configuration page

Use the configuration page to view current printer settings, to help troubleshoot printer problems, or to verify installation of optional accessories, such as memory (DIMMs), trays, and printer languages. If an HP Jetdirect print server is installed, an HP Jetdirect configuration page prints as well. HP LaserJet 4200n/tn/dtn/dtns/dtnsl and 4300n/tn/dtn/dtns/dtnsl printers come with an HP Jetdirect printer server installed.
Checking the printer configuration 83
To print a configuration page at the control panel
3 Press SELECT ( Use UP ARROW ( ( ). Use UP ARROW ( SELECT ( ). ) to open the menus. ) or DOWN ARROW ( ) or DOWN ARROW ( ) to scroll to INFORMATION, and then press SELECT ) to scroll to PRINT CONFIGURATION, and then press
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. For details, see Using the embedded Web server on page 76. configuration page

13.XX.YY JAM [LOCATION] For help press alternates with Then open and close top cover
Paper has either jammed in the printer or has been caught in a tray or accessory. 1. 2. 3. Open the tray indicated by the message. Clear all paper from the area. If necessary, remove the print cartridge, duplexer, trays, stacker, or stapler/stacker accessory. If the message persists, check for paper in all other areas.
CAUTION Ensure that all jammed paper is removed before closing the cover or tray. Open and close the top cover to clear the message. See Clearing jams on page 96 for more information. 20 INSUFFICIENT MEMORY For help press alternates with To continue press 21 PAGE TOO COMPLEX For help press alternates with To continue press 22 EIO [X] BUFFER OVERFLOW Too much data was sent to the EIO card in the specified slot [X]. An improper communications protocol might be in use. To continue press 1. 2. Press SELECT ( ) to clear the message. (The job will not be printed.) Check the host configuration. The printer received more data than can fit in its available memory. You might have tried to transfer too many macros, soft fonts, or complex graphics. Press SELECT ( ) to print the transferred data (some data might be lost), then simplify the print job or install additional memory. (See Printer memory and expansion on page 169.)
CAUTION Ensure that all jammed paper is removed before closing the cover or tray. Open and close the top cover to clear the message. See Clearing jams on page 96 for more information.
The data (dense text, rules, raster or vector graphics) sent to the printer was too complex. Press SELECT ( ) to print the transferred data. (Some data might be lost.)
22 PARALLEL I/O BUFFER OVERFLOW For help press alternates with To continue press
Too much data was sent to the parallel port. 1. Check for a loose cable connection and be sure to use a high-quality cable. (See Ordering information on page 17.) Some non-HP parallel cables might be missing pin connections or might otherwise not conform to the IEEE-1284 specification. This error can occur if the driver you are using is not IEEE-1284 compliant. For best results, use an HP driver that came with the printer. (See Printer drivers on page 29.) Press SELECT ( ) to clear the error message. (The job will not be printed.)
40 EIO [X] BAD TRANSMISSION To continue press 41.X PRINTER ERROR For help press alternates with To continue press 41.3 UNEXPECTED SIZE IN TRAY [XX] For help press alternates with LOAD TRAY [XX]: [TYPE] [SIZE] For help press

1. 2. Load the requested paper in tray 1. Press SELECT ( loaded in tray 1. ) if the correct paper is already
) when tray 1 is empty. To have the printer use paper from another tray, press SELECT ( The printer will allow you to select a type and size loaded in a different tray.
The printer has detected that the print cartridge is not a genuine HP print cartridge. If you believe you purchased an HP print cartridge, call the HP fraud hotline. (See Contacting the HP fraud hotline on page 145.) If a new cartridge has been installed, it might take up to 20 printed pages to correctly verify.
Note Any printer repair required as a result of using non-HP toner or print cartridges is not covered under the printer warranty. OPTIONAL BIN 1 FULL Remove all paper from bin ORDER CARTRIDGE [XXXX] PAGES LEFT For help press The stacker or stapler/stacker output bin is full. Remove the paper stacked in the bin.
The message first appears when about 15 percent of the toner is remaining in the print cartridge (at 5 percent coverage, about 1,800 pages remaining for the 12,000-page cartridge in the LaserJet 4200 series and about 2,700 pages remaining for the 18,000-page cartridge in the LaserJet 4300 series). Depending on how the printer has been configured, it will either continue to print or stop. 1. 2. 3. If the printer has stopped, you can resume printing by pressing PAUSE/RESUME for each job. You might want to ensure that you have a replacement print cartridge on hand. See Cartridge Low and Cartridge Out conditions on page 82 for information about how to configure printer response to toner messages. Make sure that the jam-access door on the optional stacker or stapler/stacker is closed. If your accessory is a stapler/stacker, make sure that the stapler unit is snapped into the closed position. Turn the printer power off to keep the paper from wrapping more firmly around the fuser. Open the top cover and remove the print cartridge. Remove all visible paper. If you cannot locate the paper, leave printer power turned off and remove the fuser to remove paper. (See Clearing jams from the fuser area on page 104.)
OUTPUT PAPER PATH OPEN For help press
PAPER WRAPPED AROUND FUSER 1. For help press alternates with Then open and close top cover 2. 3. 4.

3 Print a few more pages to see if the problem corrects itself. Make sure that the type and quality of the paper you are using meet HP specifications. (See Paper specifications on page 182.) Replace the print cartridge.

Tire tracks

This defect typically occurs when the print cartridge has far exceeded its rated usage of 12,000 pages (HP LaserJet 4200 series) or 18,000 pages (HP LaserJet 4300 series)-for example, if you are printing a very large quantity of pages with very little toner coverage. Replace the print cartridge. Reduce the number of pages that you print with very low toner coverage.

White spots on black

Print a few more pages to see if the problem corrects itself. Make sure that the type and quality of the paper you are using meet HP specifications. (See Paper specifications on page 182.) Make sure that the environmental specifications for the printer are being met. (See General specifications on page 195.) Replace the print cartridge.
Correcting print-quality problems 129

Scattered lines

5 Make sure that the type and quality of the paper you are using meet HP specifications. (See Paper specifications on page 182.) Make sure that the environmental specifications for the printer are being met. (See General specifications on page 195.) Turn over the stack of paper in the tray. Also, try rotating the paper 180 o. Open the Configure Device menu at the printer control panel. Open the Print Quality submenu and change the TONER DENSITY setting. (See TONER DENSITY on page 161.) Open the Configure Device menu at the printer control panel. On the Print Quality submenu, open OPTIMIZE and set LINE DETAIL=ON.

Blurred print

Make sure that the type and quality of the paper you are using meet HP specifications. (See Paper specifications on page 182.) Make sure that the environmental specifications for the printer are being met. (See General specifications on page 195.) Turn over the stack of paper in the tray. Also, try rotating the paper 180 o. Do not use paper that already has been run through the printer. Decrease the toner density. See the description of TONER DENSITY on page 161. Open the Configure Device menu at the printer control panel. On the Print Quality submenu, open OPTIMIZE and set HIGH TRANSFER=ON. (See OPTIMIZE on page 160.)

Determining printer problems 135
Troubleshooting flowchart for Macintosh users
1 Can you print from a program?
YES NO The Macintosh computer is not communicating with the printer. Auto Setup did not automatically set up The printer driver icon does the printer. not appear in the Chooser (OS 9) or Print Center (OS X). Go to step 2.
Make sure that READY appears on the printer control panel display. (See the first page of Troubleshooting flowchart on page 131.) Make sure that the correct printer driver is selected in the left half of the Chooser (OS 9) or Print Center (OS X). Then make sure that the desired printer name is selected (highlighted) on the right half of the Chooser or Print Center. There will be an icon next to the printer name after the driver has been set up and configured with the PPD. If the printer resides on a network with multiple zones, make sure that the correct zone is selected in the AppleTalk Zones box in the Chooser (OS 9) or Print Center (OS X). Make sure that the correct printer has been selected in the Chooser (OS 9) or Print Center (OS X) by printing a configuration. (See Configuration page on page 83.) Make sure that the name of the printer shown on the configuration page matches the printer in the Chooser or Print Center. Make sure that AppleTalk is active. (Select this in the Chooser [OS 9] or Print Center [OS X] or in the AppleTalk control panel, whichever applies for your OS version.) Make sure that the computer and printer are on the same network. Open Control Panels on the Apple menu and select the Network (or the AppleTalk) control panel, and then select the correct network (for example, LocalTalk or EtherNet).
Set up the printer manually by selecting Configure (OS 9). Reinstall the printer software. (See the getting started [start] guide.) Select an alternate PPD. (See Selecting an alternate PPD on page 138.) The PPD might have been renamed. If so, select the renamed PPD. (See Selecting an alternate PPD on page 138.) Auto Setup works only in AppleTalkand USB-connected devices.
Make sure that the Apple LaserWriter 8 Chooser (OS 9) or Print Center (OS X) extension resides in the Extensions folder. If the Chooser or Print Center is not present anywhere on your system, contact Apple Computer, Inc.
2 Does the job print as expected?
YES NO The print job is not sent to the desired printer. Another printer with the same or similar name might have received the print job. Verify that the printer name matches the name selected in the Chooser (OS 9) or Print Center (OS X). (See Selecting an alternate PPD on page 138.) The print job has incorrect fonts. If you are printing an.eps file, try downloading the fonts contained in the.eps file to the printer before printing. Use the HP LaserJet Utility. (See HP LaserJet Utility on page 32.) If the document is not printing with New York, Geneva, or Monaco fonts, open the Page Setup dialog box, and select Options to clear substituted fonts. The computer cannot be used while the printer is printing. Select Print in Background on the Background Printing menu in the Print dialog box. Status messages will be redirected to the Desktop Print Monitor, allowing the computer to continue working while the printer is printing. For other problems, check the Contents, the Index, or the printer online Help.

HP SupportPacks

The HP SupportPack is a packaged service agreement that upgrades your basic HP LaserJet product warranty (1 year) and extends coverage up to 5 years. HP SupportPacks are sold by HP resellers and are available in either a shrink-wrap version for a 3-year service package only (register with HP to activate this service) or an electronic version for a 1-, 2-, 3-, 4-, or 5-year service package (register by fax or on the Internet). For ordering and pricing details, as well as other HP printer support services, contact your local HP reseller or visit the HP website at http://www.hp.com/go/printerservices for more information.
Contacting the HP fraud hotline
Call the HP fraud hotline when you install an HP LaserJet print cartridge and a printer message says the cartridge is a non-HP cartridge. HP will help determine if the product is genuine and take steps to resolve the problem. Your print cartridge might not be a genuine HP one if you notice the following issues: You are experiencing a high number of problems with the print cartridge. The print cartridge does not look like it usually does (for example, the pull tab or the box is different). A message appears on the printer control panel display indicating that the printer has detected a non-HP print cartridge.
In the United States: Call toll-free at 1-877-219-3183. Outside the United States: You can call collect. Dial the operator and ask to place a collect call to the telephone number 1-770-263-4745. If you do not speak English, a representative at the HP fraud hotline who speaks your language will assist you. Or, if someone who speaks your language is not available, a language line interpreter will connect approximately one minute after the beginning of the call. The language line interpreter is a service that will translate between you and the representative for the HP fraud hotline.

Contacting HP 145

Warranty information
For warranty statements, see Hewlett-Packard limited warranty statement on page 147 and Limited warranty for print-cartridge life on page 148. You can also locate printer warranties on the Internet. (See Getting support on page 144.) For service during and after the warranty period, use the following resources: If printer hardware fails during the warranty period, go to http://www.hp.com/support/lj4200 or http://www.hp.com/support/lj4300, or contact an HP-authorized service or support provider. If you have an HP service agreement or HP SupportPack, request service as specified in the agreement. If you do not have an HP service agreement or HP SupportPack, contact an HP-authorized service or support provider.

172 Appendix B Printer memory and expansion
Overusing permanent resources or downloading them while the printer is printing might affect printer performance or the ability to print complex pages.
Installing EIO cards or mass storage devices
Follow this procedure to install an EIO card or mass storage device (optional hard disk).
To install EIO cards or mass storage devices
3 Turn the printer power off. Remove the two screws and cover plate from the EIO 1 or EIO 2 slot on the back of the printer. Install the EIO card or mass storage device in the EIO slot and tighten the screws. See the figure below for orientation of the EIO card.
Turn the printer power on and print a configuration page to verify that the new EIO device is recognized. (See Configuration page on page 83.)
For information about connecting an EIO card to a network and installing the network software, see Software for networks on page 33, the getting started (start) guide that came with the printer, and also the HP Jetdirect Print Server Administrators Guide.
To remove an installed EIO card or mass storage device (optional hard disk)
Turn the printer power off. Remove the EIO card or mass storage device from the EIO slot. Place the cover plate from the EIO 1 or EIO 2 slot onto the back of the printer. Insert and tighten the two screws. Turn the printer power on.
Use Device Storage Manager in HP Web Jetadmin to manage fonts on a mass storage device. For more information, see the Help in HP Web Jetadmin. HP is constantly introducing new software tools for use with your printer and accessories. These tools are available on the Internet free of charge. See Contacting HP on page 144 for more information.
Installing EIO cards or mass storage devices 173
174 Appendix B Printer memory and expansion

Printer commands

Most programs do not require you to enter printer commands. See your computer and software documentation to find the method for entering printer commands, if needed. PCL 6 and PCL 5e
PCL 6 and PCL 5e printer commands tell the printer which tasks to perform or which fonts to use. This section provides a quick reference for users who are already familiar with PCL 6 and PCL 5e command structure. The printer has the ability to print vector graphics using the HP-GL/2 graphics language. Printing in the HP-GL/2 language requires that the printer leave PCL 5e language and enter HP-GL/2 mode, which can be done by sending the printer PCL 5e code. Some programs switch languages through their drivers. HPs Printer Job Language (PJL) provides control above PCL 5e and other printer languages. The four major functions provided by PJL are: printer language switching, job separation, printer configuration, and status readback from the printer. PJL commands can be used to change printer default settings.

HP-GL/2

Card stock construction

Smoothness: Card stock should have smoothness in the range of 100 to 180 Sheffield. Construction: Card stock should lie flat with less than 5 mm (0.2 inch) of curl. It should be short-grain paper to improve feeding and reduce wear on the printer. Condition: Make sure that card stock is not wrinkled, nicked, or otherwise damaged. Sizes: Use only card stock within the following size ranges: minimum: 76 by 127 mm (3 by 5 inch) maximum: 216 by 356 mm (8.5 by 14 inch) Before loading card stock in tray 1, make sure that it is regular in shape and not damaged. Also, make sure that the cards are not stuck together.
192 Appendix D Specifications

Card stock guidelines

If cards curl or jam, try printing from tray 1 and opening the rear output bin. Set margins at least 6 mm (0.24 inch) away from the edges of the paper.

Printer specifications

Physical dimensions
Maximum length with trays and rear output bin open
HP LaserJet 4200/4200n/4200tn/ 4200dtn/4200dtns/4200dtnsl HP LaserJet 4300/4300n/4300tn/ 4300dtn/4300dtns/4300dtnsl

412 mm (16.2 inches)

1,045 mm (41.1 inches)
HP LaserJet 4200/4200n/4300/4300n (top cover open)

547 mm (21.5 inches)

HP LaserJet 4200tn/4200dtn/ 4300tn/4300dtn (top cover open)

670 mm (26.4 inches)

HP LaserJet 4200dtns/4200dtnsl/ 4300dtns/4300dtnsl

740 mm (29.1 inches)

Printer specifications 193
Printer weight (without print cartridge)
HP LaserJet 4200/4200n printers HP LaserJet 4200tn printer HP LaserJet 4200dtn printer HP LaserJet 4200dtns printer HP LaserJet 4200dtnsl printer HP LaserJet 4300/4300n printers HP LaserJet 4300tn printer HP LaserJet 4300dtn printer HP LaserJet 4300dtns printer HP LaserJet 4300dtnsl printer 20 kg (45 lb) 27 kg (60 lb) 30 kg (66 lb) 32 kg (72 lb) 34 kg (75 lb) 21 kg (46 lb) 28 kg (61 lb) 30 kg (66 lb) 33 kg (73 lb) 34 kg (76 lb)
Environmental specifications
Electrical specifications
CAUTION Power requirements are based on the country/region in which the printer is sold. Do not convert operating voltages. Converting operating voltages can damage the printer and void the product warranty.

Printer model

HP LaserJet 4200 HP LaserJet 4200n HP LaserJet 4200tn HP LaserJet 4200dtn HP LaserJet 4200dtns HP LaserJet 4200dtnsl HP LaserJet 4300 HP LaserJet 4300n HP LaserJet 4300tn HP LaserJet 4300dtn HP LaserJet 4300dtns HP LaserJet 4300dtnsl
Power consumption (average, in watts)1 Printing
580 (35 ppm) 580 (35 ppm) 580 (35 ppm) 580 (35 ppm) 580 (35 ppm) 580 (35 ppm) 685 (45 ppm) 685 (45 ppm) 685 (45 ppm) 685 (45 ppm) 685 (45 ppm) 685 (45 ppm)

Standby

PowerSave2
20.4 20.7 21.8 24.2 24.1 24.22.7 22.24.5 24.9
.07.07.07.07.07.07.07.07.07.07.07.07
1. Values are subject to change. See http://www.hp.com/support/lj4200 or http://www.hp.com/support/lj4300 for current information. 2. PowerSave default activation time is 30 minutes.
194 Appendix D Specifications
Minimum recommended circuit capacity HP LaserJet 4200 series and HP LaserJet 4300 series
110-volt models Power requirements Minimum recommended circuit capacity for typical product 110 to 127 volt (+/-10 percent) 50/60 Hz (+/-2 Hz) 8.2 amps 220-volt models 220 to 240 volt (+/-10 percent) 50/60 Hz (+/-2 Hz) 3.3 amps

Acoustic emissions

Sound power level Printing, 35 ppm (HP LaserJet 4200 series) Printing, 45 ppm (HP LaserJet 4300 series) PowerSave SPL - Bystander position Printing, 35 ppm (HP LaserJet 4200 series) Printing, 45 ppm (HP LaserJet 4300 series) PowerSave

Declared per ISO 9296

LWAd= 6.8 bels (A) LWAd= 7.0 bels (A) LWAd= 4.0 bels (A)
LpAm= 54 dB (A) LpAm= 56 dB (A) LpAm= 27 dB (A)
Values are subject to change. See http://www.hp.com/support/lj4200 or http://www.hp.com/support/lj4300 for current information.

General specifications

Description
Operating temperature Relative humidity Speed, in pages per minute (ppm) Expandable memory

HP LaserJet 4200

10 to 32 C (50 to 90 F) 20 percent to 80 percent Up to 35 ppm, letter-size paper Up to 33 ppm, A4-size paper Up to 416 MB total, combining standard and accessory memory DIMMs

HP LaserJet 4200 vs. Lexmark T630
With HP, youll spend less time waiting for output.
Significant differences between these printers could impact

user productivity:

Wait time Thanks to HP Instant-On technology, you can warm up and print up to 21 pages on the HP LaserJet 4200 before the Lexmark T630 even finishes warming up.1

HP LaserJet 4200

Paper trays HP LaserJet 4200 standard paper trays hold 500 sheets compared to only 250 sheets for Lexmark T630 standard trays. In addition, the HP trays are easier to adjust for different media sizes than Lexmarks (four motions for the LaserJet 4200 vs. seven for the T630). 43.3

Lexmark T630

Wireless printing HP wireless interfaces can be managed via HP Web Jetadmin. The Lexmark WiFi print server, however, cannot be managed via their MarkVision networkmanagement utility.
time to first page out from powersave in seconds

total cost of ownership:

Print quality When you replace a black HP toner cartridge, you essentially replace the complete imaging system, ensuring unmatched print quality. This is not the case with Lexmark T630 toner cartridges, which do not include the primary charge roller (its mounted in the engine) and must be replaced separately.
Youll pay less per page with HP.2
cost per page in U.S. cents 1.98

1.5 1.0 0.5 0.0

(12K capacity)

1.81 1.57

Control panel The advanced four-line display on the HP LaserJet 4200 offers animation and context-sensitive help compared to a two-line text display with no context-sensitive help on the Lexmark T630. Power consumption HP fusers utilize far less power in ready mode. For instance, the HP LaserJet 4200 uses only 27 watts in ready mode compared to 77 watts for the Lexmark T630.
both productivity & TCO:
(5K capacity, $99 prebate)
(21K capacity, $329 prebate)
(21K capacity, $379 nonprebate)
Cost per page Lexmarks high-capacity toner cartridges dont always cost less per page when you compare price vs. yield. In fact, HP LaserJet 4200 toner can cost anywhere from 19% less to 36% less per page than Lexmark T630 toner. In addition, Lexmark cartridges may require more interventions because users have to shake them periodically unlike HPs shake-free toner cartridges.2 Print-server appliance (PSA) HP network PSAs ensure faster printing, greater device uptime, and increased availability by creating a dedicated printing infrastructure that offloads your network servers, contains network traffic, and provides end-to-end control over the entire printing process. Lexmark does not offer a print-server appliance. Reliability HP is the only printing and imaging vendor to receive an A rating or better in PC Magazines Service and Reliability Survey for 12 consecutive years. Lexmark usually earns a B rating but has earned a D for the last two years.3
1 In our tests, it took the Lexmark T630 43.3 seconds to warm up and print the first page from powersave mode compared to only 9 seconds for the HP LaserJet 4200. Based on rated engine speeds, the HP device can warm up and print 21 pages in less time than it took the Lexmark unit to warm up and print a single page. Both devices were tested after being in powersave mode for one hour. 2 HP LaserJet 4200 toner cartridges have a capacity of 12,000 pages and cost $149 (1.27 per page). Lexmarks 5,000-page-capacity T630 cartridges cost $99 prebate (1.98 per page) and its 21,000-page-capacity ones cost $329 prebate and $379 non-prebate (1.57 and 1.81 per page, respectively). Toner prices from www.hp.com and www.lexmark.com. 3 PC Magazine, July 10, 2003. Visit http://www.pcmag.com/sr for details.