Printer features

This printer combines the quality and reliability of Hewlett-Packard printing with the features listed below. For more information on printer features, see the Hewlett-Packard website at http://www.hp.com.

Feature

Performance

Characteristics

17 pages per minute (ppm) for letter size paper and 16 ppm for A4 size paper. Prints on transparencies and glossy paper. For more information, see Supported media weights and sizes. 96 megabytes (MB) of synchronous dynamic random access memory (SDRAM) (160 MB in the HP Color LaserJet 4600dtn and 4600hdn printers). Can be expanded to 512 MB. Optional hard disk drive (included with the HP Color LaserJet 4600hdn printer). Graphic display on control panel. Enhanced Help with animated graphics. Embedded Web server to access support and order supplies (network-connected printers). HP PCL 6. HP PCL 5c. PostScript 3 emulation. Automatic language switching. Job retention (for printers with hard disks). Fonts and forms. Personal identification number (PIN) printing. PowerSave setting. High content of recyclable components and materials. Energy Star compliant. Blue Angel compliant. 80 internal fonts available for both PCL and PostScript emulation. 80 printer-matching screen fonts in TrueType format available with the software solution. Supports forms and fonts on the disk using HP Web Jetadmin.

Memory

User interface
Supported printer personalities

Storage features

Environmental features

Paper handling

Prints on media from 77 mm by 127 mm (3 inches by 5 inches) up to legal size. Prints on media with weights from 60 g/m2 to 163 g/m2 (16 lb bond to 44 lb bond). Prints on a wide range of media types including glossy, labels, overhead transparencies, and envelopes. Multiple gloss levels. A 500-sheet paper feeder (Tray 2) that supports letter-, legal-, executive-, JIS B5-, A4-, and A5-sized and custom media. Optional 500-sheet paper feeder (Tray 3) that supports letter-, legal-, executive-, JIS B5-, A4-, and A5-sized and custom media; standard on HP Color LaserJet 4600dtn and 4600hdn printers. Two-sided printing on HP Color LaserJet 4600dn, 4600dtn, and 4600hdn printers. 250-sheet face-down output bin. Printer hard disk, which provides storage for fonts and macros as well as job storage; standard on HP Color LaserJet 4600hdn. Dual inline memory modules (DIMM). Printer stand. Optional 500-sheet paper feeder (Tray 3) that supports letter-, legal-, executive-, JIS B5-, A4-, and A5-sized media; standard on HP Color LaserJet 4600dtn and 4600hdn printers. Flash DIMM. Fast InfraRed (FIR) pod. Optional enhanced input/output (EIO) network card; standard on HP Color LaserJet 4600dn, 4600dtn, and 4600hdn printers. FIR connection. HP Web Jetadmin software. Standard bidirectional parallel cable interface (IEEE-1284 compliant). Supplies status page contains information on toner level, page count, and estimated pages remaining. No-shake cartridge design. Printer checks for authentic HP print cartridges at cartridge installation. Internet-enabled supply-ordering capabilities (using embedded Web server or printer Status and Alerts).

SENSOR TEST PRINT/STOP TEST

COMPONENT TEST

Changing printer control panel configuration settings
By using the printer control panel, you can make changes to general printer configuration default settings such as tray size and type, PowerSave time, printer personality (language), and jam recovery. The printer control panel can also be accessed from a computer by using the setting page of the embedded Web server. The computer shows the same information that the control panel shows. For more information, see Using the embedded Web server. CAUTION Configuration settings seldom need to be changed. Hewlett-Packard recommends that only the system administrator change configuration settings.

Job storage limit

This option sets the limit for the maximum number of jobs stored on the hard disk at the printer. The maximum number allowed is 100, and the default value is 32. Note This option is only available if a hard disk is installed.
To set the job storage limit
1. Press to enter the MENUS. 2. Press to highlight CONFIGURE DEVICE. 3. Press to select CONFIGURE DEVICE. 4. Press to highlight SYSTEM SETUP. 5. Press to select SYSTEM SETUP. 6. Press to select JOB STORAGE LIMIT. 7. Press or to change the value. 8. Press to set the value. 9. Press PAUSE/RESUME.

Job held timeout

This option sets the period of time that the system keeps files in job storage before deleting them from the queue. The default setting for this option is OFF; the other available settings are 1 HOUR, 4 HOURS, 1 DAY, and 1 WEEK. Note This option is only available if a hard disk is installed.
To set the job held timeout
1. Press to enter the MENUS. 2. Press to highlight CONFIGURE DEVICE. 3. Press to select CONFIGURE DEVICE. 4. Press to highlight SYSTEM SETUP. 5. Press to select SYSTEM SETUP. 6. Press to highlight JOB HELD TIMEOUT. 7. Press to select JOB HELD TIMEOUT. 8. Press or to select the appropriate time period. 9. Press to set the time period. 10. Press PAUSE/RESUME.
Tray behavior options: use requested tray and manually feed
Tray behavior allows two user-defined options: USE REQUESTED TRAYSelecting EXCLUSIVELY ensures that the printer will not automatically select another tray when you indicate that a specific tray should be used. Selecting FIRST allows the printer to pull from a second tray if the specified tray is empty. EXCLUSIVELY is the default setting. MANUALLY FEEDIf you select ALWAYS (the default value), the system always displays a prompt before pulling from the multipurpose tray. If you select UNLESS LOADED, the system will only display the prompt if the multipurpose tray is empty.
To set use requested tray
1. Press to enter the MENUS. 2. Press
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3. Press to select CONFIGURE DEVICE. 4. Press to highlight SYSTEM SETUP. 5. Press to select SYSTEM SETUP. 6. Press to highlight TRAY BEHAVIOR. 7. Press to select TRAY BEHAVIOR. 8. Press to select USE REQUESTED TRAY. 9. Press or to select EXCLUSIVELY or FIRST. 10. Press to set the behavior. 11. Press PAUSE/RESUME.
To set manually feed prompt
1. Press to enter the MENUS. 2. Press to highlight CONFIGURE DEVICE. 3. Press to select CONFIGURE DEVICE. 4. Press to highlight SYSTEM SETUP. 5. Press to select SYSTEM SETUP. 6. Press to highlight TRAY BEHAVIOR. 7. Press to select TRAY BEHAVIOR. 8. Press to highlight MANUALLY FEED PROMPT. 9. Press to select MANUALLY FEED PROMPT. 10. Press or to select ALWAYS or UNLESS LOADED. 11. Press to set the behavior. 12. Press PAUSE/RESUME.

PowerSave Time

The adjustable PowerSave Time feature reduces power consumption when the printer has been inactive for an extended period. You can set the length of time before the printer goes into PowerSave mode to 1 MINUTE, 15 MINUTES, 30 MINUTES, or to 1 HOUR, 2 HOURS, or 4 HOURS. The default setting is 30 MINUTES.
The printer display dims when the printer is in PowerSave mode. PowerSave mode does not affect printer warm-up time.

To set PowerSave Time

1. Press to enter the MENUS. 2. Press to highlight CONFIGURE DEVICE. 3. Press to select CONFIGURE DEVICE. 4. Press to highlight SYSTEM SETUP. 5. Press to select SYSTEM SETUP. 6. Press to highlight POWERSAVE TIME. 7. Press to select POWERSAVE TIME. 8. Press or to select the appropriate time period. 9. Press to set the time period. 10. Press PAUSE/RESUME.
To disable/enable PowerSave
1. Press to enter the MENUS. 2. Press to highlight CONFIGURE DEVICE. 3. Press to select CONFIGURE DEVICE. 4. Press to highlight RESETS. 5. Press to select RESETS. 6. Press to highlight POWERSAVE. 7. Press to select POWERSAVE. 8. Press or to select ON or OFF. 9. Press to set the selection. 10. Press PAUSE/RESUME.

Personality

This printer features automatic personality (printer language) switching. AUTO is the default value. AUTO configures the printer to automatically detect the type of print job and configure its personality to accommodate that job. PCL configures the printer to use Printer Control Language. PS configures the printer to use PostScript emulation.

To set the personality

1. Press to enter the MENUS. 2. Press to highlight CONFIGURE DEVICE. 3. Press to select CONFIGURE DEVICE. 4. Press to highlight SYSTEM SETUP. 5. Press to select SYSTEM SETUP. 6. Press to highlight PERSONALITY. 7. Press to select PERSONALITY. 8. Press PS). or to select the appropriate personality (AUTO, PCL,

When using Novell NetWare products with an HP Jetdirect print server, Queue Server mode provides improved printing performance over Remote Printer mode. The HP Jetdirect print server supports Novell Directory Services (NDS) as well as bindery modes. For more information, see the HP Jetdirect Print Server Administrators Guide. For Windows 95, 98, ME, NT 4.0, 2000, and XP systems, use the printer installation utility for printer setup on a NetWare network.
Windows and Windows NT networks
For Windows 95, 98, ME, NT 4.0, 2000, and XP systems, use your printer installation utility for printer setup on a Microsoft Windows network. The utility supports printer setup for either peer-to-peer or client-server network operation.

AppleTalk networks

Use the HP LaserJet Utility to set up the printer on an EtherTalk or LocalTalk network. For more information, refer to the HP Jetdirect Print Server Administrators Guide included with printers equipped with the HP Jetdirect print server.

LocalTalk configuration

The LocalTalk interface enables you to print directly from a standalone Apple Macintosh computer or from a Macintosh computer on a LocalTalk network. For specific information on configuring the computer and printer to print through a LocalTalk interface, refer to the printers getting started guide and the HP Jetdirect Print Server Administrators Guide. Note For LocalTalk configuration, the DIN-8 printer cable must be connected to the printer port of the Macintosh computer.
LocalTalk network configuration
To connect the printer to a Macintosh computer on a LocalTalk network, use the HP LocalTalk Cable Kit. You will need a kit for each printer and an additional kit for each Macintosh computer on the network.

UNIX/Linux networks

Use the HP Jetdirect printer installer for UNIX utility to set up the printer on HP-UX or Sun Solaris networks. For setup and management on UNIX or Linux networks, use HP Web Jetadmin. To obtain HP software for UNIX/Linux networks, visit HP Customer Care online at http://www.hp.com/support/net_printing. For other installation options supported by the HP Jetdirect print server, see the HP Jetdirect Print Server Administrators Guide included with printers equipped with the HP Jetdirect print server.

Supplies and accessories

WWW To order supplies in the US, contact http://www.hp.com/go/ljsupplies. To order supplies worldwide, see http://www.hp.com/ghp/buyonline.html. To order accessories, see http://www.hp.com/go/accessories.

Print setting priorities

Changes made to print settings are prioritized according to where the changes are made, as follows: Note The names of commands and dialog boxes may vary depending on your program. Page Setup dialog box. This dialog box opens when you click Page Setup or a similar command on the File menu of the program you are working in. Settings changed here override settings changed anywhere else. Print dialog box. This dialog box opens when you click Print, Print Setup, or a similar command on the File menu of the program you are working in. Settings changed in the Print dialog box have a lower priority and do not override changes made in the Page Setup dialog box. Printer Properties dialog box (printer driver). The printer driver opens when you click Properties in the Print dialog box. Settings changed in the Printer Properties dialog box do not override settings available anywhere else. Default printer settings. The default printer settings determine settings used in all print jobs, unless settings are changed in the Page Setup, Print, or Printer Properties dialog boxes, as described above. There are two ways to change the default printer settings: 1. Click Start - Settings - Printers, then right-click the printer icon and click Properties. 2. Click Start - Control Panel, then select the Printers folder, rightclick the printer icon and click Properties. CAUTION To avoid affecting print jobs of other users, make printer setup changes through the software application or the printer driver whenever possible. Printer setup changes made through the control panel become default settings for subsequent jobs. Changes made through an application or the printer driver affect only that specific job.

Selecting print media

You can use many types of paper and other print media with this printer. This section provides guidelines and specifications for selecting and using different print media. Before purchasing any media or specialized forms in quantity, verify that your paper supplier obtains and understands the print media requirements specified in the HP LaserJet Family Paper Specification Guide. WWW See Supplies and accessories for HP LaserJet Family Paper Specification Guide ordering information. To download a copy of the HP LaserJet Family Paper Specification Guide go to http://www.hp.com/support/lj4600 and select Manuals. It is possible that media could meet all of the guidelines in this chapter and still not print satisfactorily. This may be due to abnormal characteristics of the printing environment or to other variables over which Hewlett-Packard has no control (for example, extremes in temperature and humidity). Hewlett-Packard recommends testing any media before buying it in large quantities. CAUTION Using media that does not conform to the specifications listed here or in the paper specification guide can cause problems that require service. This service is not covered by the Hewlett-Packard warranty or service agreements.

Before printing a 2-sided document, in the printer driver choose the edge on which you will bind your finished document. Long-edge or book binding is the conventional layout used in book binding. Shortedge or tablet binding is the typical calendar binding. Note The default binding setting is to bind on the long edge when the page is set up for portrait orientation. To change to short edge binding, click the Flip Pages Up check box.

Manual 2-sided printing

Some printer models do not support automatic 2-sided printing. However, you can print on both sides of a page using manual 2-sided printing. To manually print on both sides, use the instructions below. 1. Print all the even-numbered pages first. (Many software applications have an option to print only odd or even pages.) 2. Remove the printed pages from the printer. If the print job has an odd number of pages, add a blank piece of paper to the bottom of the stack. 3. In your software application or in the printer driver, select Manual Feed as the paper source. 4. In the printer driver, select the option to Manually Print on 2nd Side. In PCL drivers, this option is found on the Finishing tab under Print Quality Details. In the PostScript driver, this option is found in the Document Defaults section under the Advanced settings. 5. In your software application, select the option to print all the oddnumbered pages, and click Print. When the printers control panel displays MANUALLY FEED, insert the stack of paper into Tray 1 in one of the following orientations. For portrait orientation with long-edge (book) binding, place the stack with the previously printed side facing up and the top edge of the pages feeding into the printer first. For portrait orientation with short-edge (calendar) binding, place the stack wth the previously printed side facing up and the bottom edge of the pages feeding into the printer first. For landscape orientation with long-edge (calendar) binding, place the stack with the previously printed side facing up and the top edge of the pages to the left as you face the printer. For landscape orientation with short-edge (book) binding, place the stack with the previously printed side facing up and the top edge of the pages to the right as you face the printer.
Special printing situations
Printing a different first page

The following table lists the estimated replacement intervals for supplies and the control panel messages that prompt when to replace each item.

Printer message

Page count

Approximate time period2

3 months 2.7 months 41 months 50 months
Black REPLACE BLACK 9,000 pages1 cartridges CARTRIDGE Color cartridges REPLACE <COLOR> 8,000 pages1 CARTRIDGE ImageTransfer REPLACE 120,000 pages3 kit TRANSFER KIT Image Fuser kit REPLACE FUSER 150,000 pages3 KIT

1 Approximate

average A4-/letter-size page count based on 5 percent coverage of individual colors. Usage conditions and print patterns may cause results to vary. 2 Approximate life is based on 3,000 pages per month. 3 Usage conditions and print patterns may cause results to vary.
To order supplies online, go to http://www.hp.com/support/lj4600.

Configuring alerts

You can use HP Web Jetadmin or the printers embedded Web server to configure the system to alert you of problems with the printer. The alerts take the form of e-mail messages to the e-mail account or accounts that you specify. You can configure the following: the printer(s) you want to monitor what alerts are to be received (for example, alerts for paper jams, paper out, supplies status, and cover open) the e-mail account to which the alerts should be forwarded

Software

Information location
See HP Web Jetadmin for general information about HP Web Jetadmin. See the HP Web Jetadmin Help system for details on alerts and how to set them up.
See Using the embedded Web server for general information about the embedded Web server. See the embedded Web server Help system for details on alerts and how to set them up.

Problemsolving

This chapter describes what to do if problems arise with your printer. The following topics are covered: Basic troubleshooting checklist Control panel messages Paper jams Media-handling problems Printer response problems Printer control panel problems Color printing problems Incorrect printer output Software application problems Print quality troubleshooting
Basic troubleshooting checklist
If you are experiencing problems with the printer, this checklist may help identify the cause of the problem. Is the printer connected to power? Is the printer in the READY state? Are all necessary cables connected? Are any messages displayed on the control panel? Was a genuine HP supply installed? Were recently replaced print cartridges installed correctly? Was the pull tab on the cartridge removed? Were recently installed supply items (image fuser kit, image transfer kit) installed correctly? Is the on/off switch in the on position? If you cannot find solutions to printer problems in this guide, see http://www.hp.com/supplies/lj4600. For additional information on installation and setup of the printer, see the getting started guide for this printer.

Control panel messages

Status messages
Status messages reflect the current state of the printer. They inform you of normal printer operation and require no interaction to clear them. They change as the state of the printer changes. Whenever the printer is ready, not busy, and has no pending warning messages, the status message READY is displayed if the printer is online.

Warning messages

Warning messages inform you of data and print errors. These messages typically alternate with the READY or STATUS messages and remain displayed until the button is pressed. If CLEARABLE WARNING is set to JOB in the printers configuration menu, these messages are cleared by the next print job.

Error messages

Error messages communicate that some action must be performed, such as adding paper or clearing a paper jam. Some error messages are auto-continuable; if AUTO CONTINUE=ON the printer will continue normal operation after displaying an autocontinuable error message for 10 seconds. Note Any button pressed during the 10-second display of an autocontinuable error message will override the auto-continue feature and the function of the button pressed will take precedence. For example, pressing the CANCEL JOB button will cancel the job.

Critical error messages

Critical error messages inform you of a device failure. Some of these messages can be cleared by turning the printer off and then on. These messages are not affected by the AUTO CONTINUE setting. If a critical error persists, service is required. The following table lists and describes control panel messages, in alphabetical order.

Message

Access denied menus locked

Action

Contact the printer administrator to change settings.
An attempt has been made to modify a menu item while the control panel security mechanism is enabled by the printer administrator. The message will disappear shortly, and the printer will return to READY or BUSY state. Canceling.<JOBNAME> The printer is in the process of canceling a job. The message will continue to be displayed while the job is stopped, the paper path flushed, and any remaining incoming data on the active data channel is received and discarded. Checking paper path The engine is turning its rollers to check for possible paper jams. Checking printer The engine is doing an internal test. CHOSEN PERSONALITY NOT PJL encountered a request for a personality that did not exist in the AVAILABLE For help printer. The job is aborted and no press pages will be printed. alternates with CHOSEN PERSONALITY NOT AVAILABLE To continue press Clearing event log This message is displayed while the event log is cleared. The printer will back up one screen to Service Menu upon completion of printing the page. Clearing paper from The printer jammed or detected printer misplaced paper when turned on. The printer is attempting to eject jammed pages automatically. CLOSE FRONT COVERS For The covers need to be closed. help press

INSTALL TRANSFER UNIT For help press
LOAD TRAY XX: [TYPE] [SIZE] For help press
The transfer unit is either not installed 1. Insert the transfer unit or not correctly installed in the printer. or make sure the installed transfer unit is fully seated. 2. Press for detailed information. 3. Press and to step through the instructions. 4. If the error persists, contact HP Support. Tray XX is either empty or configured 1. Press for detailed information. for a type and size other than specified in the job. 2. Press and to step through instructions.
alternates with LOAD TRAY XX: [TYPE] [SIZE] To use another tray press LOAD TRAY XX:[TYPE] [SIZE] For help press
Tray XX is either empty or configured 1. Press for detailed information. for a type and size other than specified in the job. No other tray is 2. Press and to step available. through instructions. Loading program XX Do Programs and fonts can be stored on No action necessary. not power off the printers file system and are Do not turn the printer off. loaded into RAM when the printer is turned on. The number XX specifies a sequence number indicating the current program being loaded. MANUALLY FEED [TYPE] A job sent requires a specific paper 1. Press for detailed information. type and size that is not currently [SIZE] For help available. 2. Press and to step press through instructions. alternates with
MANUALLY FEED [TYPE] [SIZE] To continue press
If no paper in tray: MANUALLY FEED [TYPE] [SIZE] For help press
A job sent requires a specific paper type and size that is not currently available.
for detailed 1. Press information. 2. Press and to step through instructions.
alternates with MANUALLY FEED [TYPE] [SIZE] To use another tray press No job to cancel
The CANCEL JOB button was pressed, but there is no active job or buffered data to cancel. This message is displayed for approximately two seconds before the printer is returned to the READY state. Moving.MP tray The printer is executing a Component solenoid To exit press Test and the component selected is Cancel Job key MP Tray Feed Solenoid. Moving.tray feed The printer is executing a Component solenoid To exit press Test and the component selected is Cancel Job key Tray Feed Solenoid. NON HP CARTRIDGE A new cartridge has been installed DETECTED that is not made by HP. This message is displayed until an HP cartridge is installed or CANCEL JOB is pressed.
If you believe you purchased an HP cartridge, please call the HP fraud hotline. Any printer repair required as a result of using non-HP cartridges is not covered under HP warranty. To continue printing, press CANCEL JOB. The first pending job will be cancelled. If you believe you purchased an HP cartridge, please call the HP fraud hotline. Any printer repair required as a result of using non-HP cartridges is not covered under HP warranty.

NON HP CARTRIDGE IN USE alternates with Ready For menus press
The printer has detected that a nonHP print cartridge is currently installed.
ORDER <COLOR> CARTRIDGE
The identified print cartridge is nearing the end of its useful life and the SUPPLIES LOW setting in the SYSTEM SETUP SUBMENU is set to STOP. Override by pressing.
1. Order the identified print cartridge. 2. Press to continue. alternates with 3. Press for detailed information. To continue press 4. Press and to step through instructions. 5. Supplies ordering information is also available from the embedded Web server. See Using the embedded Web server for more information. The identified print cartridge is 1. Order the identified print ORDER <COLOR> cartridge. nearing the end of its useful life. CARTRIDGE The printer is ready and will continue 2. Estimated pages alternates with for the estimated number of pages remaining is based indicated. upon historical page XXXX PAGES LEFT coverage of this printer. 3. Printing will continue until REPLACE <C0LOR> CARTRIDGE is shown. 4. Press for detailed information. 5. Press and to step through instructions. 6. Supplies ordering information is also available from the embedded Web server. See Using the embedded Web server for more information. ORDER FUSER KIT XXXX The fuser is near end of life and the 1. Order the image fuser kit. PAGES LEFT To continue SUPPLIES LOW setting in the SYSTEM SETUP SUBMENU is set 2. Press to continue press to STOP. printing. Printing can continue until supplies out is reached. 3. Supplies ordering information is also available from the embedded Web server. See Using the embedded Web server for more information.
ORDER FUSER KIT XXXX PAGES LEFT To enter menus press
ORDER SUPPLIES For menus press
The fuser is near end of life. 1. Order the image fuser kit. The printer is ready and will continue for the estimated number of pages 2. Printing can continue indicated. until supplies out is reached. 3. Press for detailed information. 4. Press and to step through instructions. 5. Supplies ordering information is also available from the embedded Web server. See Using the embedded Web server for more information. More than one supply item is low. 1. Press to identify which supplies should be ordered. 2. Order the identified supplies. 3. Printing can continue until supplies out is reached. 4. Press for detailed information. 5. Press and to step through instructions. 6. Supplies ordering information is also available from the embedded Web server. See Using the embedded Web server for more information.
ORDER SUPPLIES For status press
ORDER TRANSFER KIT XXXX PAGES LEFT To continue press
ORDER TRANSFER KIT XXXX PAGES LEFT To enter menus press

Unable to select Tray 3 (optional 500-sheet paper feeder) Cause
Tray 3 (500-sheet paper feeder) does not appear as an input tray option on the configuration page or on the control panel. Tray 3 does not appear as an option in the printer driver.
Tray 3 only displays as an option if it is installed. Verify correct installation of Tray 3. Verify that the printer driver configuration recognizes Tray 3.

Color printing problems

Printing black instead of color Cause
Color mode is not selected in the software application or printer driver.
Select color mode instead of grayscale or monochrome mode in the software application or printer driver, see Printer information pages to learn how to print a configuration page. Select the correct printer driver. Consult your service representative.
The correct printer driver is not selected in your software application. No color appears on the configuration page.

Incorrect shade Cause

The sealing tape has not been removed from the print cartridge.
Remove the sealing tape from the print cartridge for the color that is missing. See Changing print cartridges.
The media does not meet the specifications for See the HP LaserJet Printer Family Paper this printer. Specification Guide. Go to http://www.hp.com/ support/lj4600 for HP LaserJet Family Paper Specification Guide ordering information. When you connect, select Manuals. You are operating the printer in excessively humid conditions. Verify that the printers environment is within humidity specifications. See Operating environment specifications.
For more information about color quality problems see Print quality troubleshooting.

Missing color Cause

Defective HP print cartridge A non-HP cartridge might be installed.
Replace the cartridge. Ensure that you are using a genuine HP print cartridge.
Inconsistent colors after installing a print cartridge Cause
Remove the sealing tape from the print cartridge for the color that is missing. See Changing print cartridges. Check the supplies gauge on the control panel or print a supplies status page. See Printer information pages. Verify that each print cartridge is installed properly.
Another print cartridge may be low.
Print cartridges may be improperly installed.
Printed colors do not match screen colors Cause
Extremely light screen colors are not being printed.
The software application may interpret extremely light colors as white. If so, avoid using extremely light colors.

Print quality problems associated with the environment
The printer is operating in excessively humid or dry conditions. Verify that the printing environment is within specifications. See Operating environment specifications.
Print quality problems associated with jams
Make sure that all media is cleared from the paper path; see Paper jam recovery. The printer recently jammed. Print two to three pages to clean the printer. The media does not pass through the fuser causing image defects to appear on subsequent documents. Print two to three pages to clean the printer. However, if the problem persists see the next section.
Use the built-in print quality troubleshooting pages to help diagnose and solve print quality problems. 1. Press to enter the MENUS. 2. Press to highlight DIAGNOSTICS. 3. Press to select DIAGNOSTICS. 4. Press to highlight PQ TROUBLESHOOTING. 5. Press to print the pages. The printer returns to the READY state after printing the print quality troubleshooting pages.

Service and support

Hewlett-Packard limited warranty statement
HP PRODUCT HP Color LaserJet 4600, 4600dn, 4600dtn, and 4600hdn printer DURATION OF LIMITED WARRANTY One-year limited warranty
1. HP warrants to you, the end-user customer, that HP hardware and accessories will be free from defects in materials and workmanship after the date of purchase, for the period specified above. If HP receives notice of such defects during the warranty period, HP will, at its option, either repair or replace products which prove to be defective. Replacement products may be either new or equivalent in performance to new. 2. HP warrants to you that HP software will not fail to execute its programming instructions after the date of purchase, for the period specified above, due to defects in material and workmanship when properly installed and used. If HP receives notice of such defects during the warranty period, HP will replace software which does not execute its programming instructions due to such defects. 3. HP does not warrant that the operation of HP products will be uninterrupted or error free. If HP is unable, within a reasonable time, to repair or replace any product to a condition as warranted, you will be entitled to a refund of the purchase price upon prompt return of the product. 4. HP products may contain remanufactured parts equivalent to new in performance or may have been subject to incidental use. 5. Warranty does not apply to defects resulting from (a) improper or inadequate maintenance or calibration, (b) software, interfacing, parts or supplies not supplied by HP, (c) unauthorized modification or misuse, (d) operation outside of the published environmental specifications for the product, or (e) improper site preparation or maintenance. 6. TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY LOCAL LAW, THE ABOVE WARRANTIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND NO OTHER WARRANTY OR CONDITION, WHETHER

HP LaserJet 4600

566 mm (22.30 inches) 456 mm (17.97 inches) 480 mm (18.91 inches) Approximately 36.3 kg (80.03 lb)
HP LaserJet 4600 with optional Tray 3
654 mm (25.77 inches) 456 mm (17.97 inches) 480 mm (18.91 inches) Approximately 43.8 kg (96.56 lb)
Electrical specifications
WARNING! Power requirements are based on the country/region where the printer is sold. Do not convert operating voltages. This may damage the printer and void the product warranty. Electrical specifications

Power requirements

110-Volt models

220-Volt models

100 to127 V (-10%, +6%) 50/60 Hz (+/- 2 Hz)
220 to 240 V (-10%, +6%) 50/60 Hz (+/- 2 Hz) 3 Amps
Minimum recommended 6 Amps circuit capacity for typical product
Average power consumption (Watts) LaserJet 4600 Printing Standby PowerSave Off

437 W 33 W 32 W 0W

415 W 37 W 34 W 0 W
These values are subject to change. See http://www.hp.com/support/lj4600 for current information. PowerSave default activation time is 30 minutes.
Operating environment specifications
Temperature Recommended Allowed Humidity Recommended Allowed Altitude Allowed 17 to 25 C (62.6 to 77 F) 10 to 30 C (50 to 86 F) 30 to 70% RH 10 to 80% RH 0 to 2600 m (0 to 8530 ft)

Acoustic emissions

Sound power level Printing (17 ppm) PowerSave Bystander (1 m) Printing PowerSave Per ISO 9296 LWAd=6.5 bels or less (A) [ 65 dB (A)] LWAd=5.0 bels or less (A) [ 50 dB (A)] Per ISO 9296 LpAm=51 dB(A) LpAm=34 dB(A)
These values are subject to change. See http://www.hp.com/support/lj4600 for current information.

FCC regulations

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If this equipment is not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, it may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. increase separation between equipment and receiver. connect equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is located. consult your dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician. Note Any changes or modifications to the printer that are not expressly approved by HP could void the users authority to operate this equipment. Use of a shielded interface cable is required to comply with the Class B limits of Part 15 of FCC rules.

hp color LaserJet 4600 series

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The HP Color LaserJet 4600 series printers and HP smart printing supplies are a simple, reliable, and affordable way to add high-quality, high performance, and high-speed color laser printing to your business. These powerful printers expand along with your business and can be shared over a network. Their ease of use, flexible options, and superior print quality make them the printers of choice for any office looking for an affordable solution to its business color printing needs.

performance

print color as fast as black-and-white80 to 90 percent of all documents print at speeds of 17 pages per minute (ppm), letter/16 ppm A4; using a 400 MHz processor with up to 416 MB RAM (96 MB standard on base, dn/160 MB on dtn, hdn) the first page is printed in 17.5 seconds or less from ready state single solution for the entire officerobust networking from best-in-class hp jetdirect 10/100Base-TX EIO networking card (optional on 4600 base model) hp technology produces dynamic, cost-effective printingthe toner transfers directly from the print cartridges to the paper, making printing more efficient superior print qualitycartridges use second generation toner formulas intuitive operation eliminates costly trainingthe graphical control panel displays text and animated graphics to make troubleshooting and configuration quick and easy low user intervention keeps you productivereduce interaction time with a simple paper path to reduce jamming and multiple paper trays that provide a maximum paper input capacity of 1,100 sheets (standard on 4600dtn/4600hdn models) simple to add and manage on your networkhp web jetadmin printer software guarantees easy installation, configuration, and management of multiple hp LaserJet printers across a network prevent costly downtimehp smart printing supplies enable status monitoring via the graphical control panel and proactive alert messages, Internet-enabled supplies ordering, and convenient remote troubleshooting* easily manage multiple printers from a single locationembedded Web server and hp web jetadmin software makes remote management simple and convenient flexible media options add to your productivitysave media and page space by choosing a bundle with auto-duplexing which allows for double-sided printing (dn, dtn, and hdn bundles only) or an additional 500-sheet paper tray for greater media flexibility (included with dtn and hdn)
* Certain features only available when using HP genuine supplies.

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color LaserJet 4600

96 MB RAM 400 MHz processor three open EIO slots 100-sheet multipurpose tray 500-sheet feeder tray

color LaserJet 4600dn

96 MB RAM 400 MHz processor HP jetdirect 615n Fast Ethernet (10/100Base-TX) internal print server) embedded Web server and hp web jetadmin software 100-sheet multipurpose tray 500-sheet feeder tray auto-duplexing

color LaserJet 4600dtn

160 MB RAM 400 MHz processor jetdirect 615n Fast Ethernet (10/100Base-TX) internal print server) two open EIO slots embedded Web server and hp web jetadmin software 100-sheet multipurpose tray and two 500-sheet feeder trays auto-duplexing

color LaserJet 4600hdn

160 MB RAM 400 MHz processor 10 GB hard disk drive HP jetdirect 615n Fast Ethernet (10/100Base-TX) internal print server) one open EIO slots embedded Web server and hp web jetadmin software 100-sheet multipurpose tray and two 500-sheet feeder trays auto-duplexing

technical specifications

hp color LaserJet 4600 series 96 MB RAM expandable to 416 MB 400 MHz processor duty cycle: 85,000 pages per month print speed: 17 pages per minute letter first page out: 17.5 sec (Ready)/18.4 sec (Powersave/2min (cold start)) resolution: 600 x 600 dpi, ImageREt 2400 (Resolution Enhancement Technology) connectivity color LaserJet 4600: IEEE 1284-compliant bidirectional parallel port color LaserJet 4600dn, 4600dtn 4600hdn: IEEE 1284-compliant bidirectional parallel port, 2 open EIO internal print server slots (standard); HP Jetdirect 615n (EIO) internal print server in one EIO slot paper handling input trays: tray 1 (multi-purpose): 100-sheet capacity; tray 2: 500-sheet; tray 3: 500-sheet (optional on 4600 and 4600dn models) output tray: 250-sheet capacity media sizes: letter, legal, executive, tabloid, no. 10 envelopes tray 1: 3 x 5 in (76 x 127 mm) to 8.5 x 14 in (216 x 356 mm) tray 2: 5.83 x 8.27 (182 x 210 mm) in to 8.5 x 14 in (216 x 356 mm) tray 3: 5.83 x 8.27 (182 x 210 mm) in to 8.5 x 14 in (216 x 356 mm) media type: paper (plain, glossy, recycled), envelopes, transparencies, labels, and card stock printer language HP PCL 6, HP PCL 5e, PostScript 3 emulation operating systems supported Microsoft Windows 95, 98, Me, NT 4.0, 2000, XP, Mac OS 9.0 and higher) network compatibility Microsoft Windows NT 4.0, 2000, XP 32-bit font capabilities 80 built-in scalable PCL, 80 internal PostScript environmental ranges operating temperature: 63 to 77 F (17 to 25 C) supplies storage temperature: 32 to 95 F (0 to 35 C) operating humidity: 30 to 70% RH (10 to 80% RH allowed) supplies storage humidity: 35 to 85% RH for 2.5 years maximum acoustics printing operating position: 6.5 dB(A) printing bystander position: 51 dB(A) sound power: 65 dB(A) power requirements source:100 to 240 VAC (10%), frequency: 50/60 Hz (3 Hz) power consumption printing: 426 watts maximum (110 volts); 430 watts (220 volts) maximum standby (ready state): 34 watts (110 volts); 36 watts (220 volts) maximum Energy Star compliant powersave mode: 30 watts (110 volts); 0 watts (220 volts) maximum off mode: 0 watts (110 volts); 0 watts (220 volts) warranty one-year on-site warranty dimensions/weight color LaserJet 4600, 4600dn: 19.0 x 21.6 x 22.8 in (483 x 549 x 579 mm)*/88.4 lbs (40.2 kg) with supplies color LaserJet 4600dtn, 4600hdn: 19.0 x 21.6 x 26.3 in (483 x 549 x 668 mm)*/105 lb (47.7 kg) with supplies * measure at base and maximum height contents printer; four print cartridges, CD with software, electronic users guide, printed getting started guide, power cord

ordering information

C9660A C9661A C9662A C9663A HP HP HP HP color color color color LaserJet LaserJet LaserJet LaserJet 4600 printer 4600dn printer 4600dtn printer 4600hdn printer print cartridges C9720A C9721A C9722A C9723A media HPJ1124 HPM1120 HPE1120 C2934A C4179 Q1298A HPU1132 HPJ1124 HP LaserJet paper, 500 sheets, letter size HP Multipurpose paper, 500 sheets, letter size HP LaserJet recycled paper, 500 sheets, letter size HP color LaserJet transparencies, 50 sheets, letter size HP LaserJet soft gloss paper 200 sheets, letter size HP LaserJet tough paper letter size HP Premium choice LaserJet paper, 500 sheets, letter size HP LaserJet paper, 500 sheets, letter size black print cartridge cyan print cartridge yellow print cartridge magenta print cartridge accessories interface and cables C2946A parallel cable, 2-meter IEEE 1284-C cable 92215SA Macintosh DIN-8 printer cable 92215N HP LocalTalk cable kit memory C9665A 4 MB Flash DIMM C7848A 64 MB SDRAM DIMM C7850A 128 MB SDRAM DIMM C9653A 256 MB SDRAM DIMM network J6057A HP jetdirect 615n Fast Ethernet (10/100Base-TX) internal print server J6058A HP jetdirect 680n 802.11b wireless internet print server J4167A HP jetdirect 610n token ring internal print server J3111A HP jetdirect 600n Ethernet (10Base-T, 10Base2) & LocalTalk internal print server J3110A HP jetdirect 600n Ethernet (10Base-T) internal print server J4135A HP jetdirect Connectivity Card for USB, Serial, and LocalTalk connections service and support H3118E H3113A HP Supportpack, 3-year, same-day, onsite HP Supportpack, 3-year, next-day, onsite
accessories and maintenance kits J6054B C9664A C9667A C9724A C9725A HP EIO hard disk (10 GB) 500-sheet feeder w/tray printer stand Image fuser kit image fuser kit

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