Expandable design

Two EIO (enhanced input/output) slots for connecting to networks or additional devices. Expandable memory up to 416 MB. Optional, stackable 500-sheet tray and feeder units. Up to two optional tray and feeder units can be installed. Optional 1,500-sheet tray and feeder. Up to two optional tray and feeder units can be installed, only one of which can be a 1,500-sheet tray and feeder. Optional envelope feeder that holds up to 75 envelopes. Optional duplexer for two-sided printing. Optional stacker that can hold up to 500 sheets. Optional stapler/stacker that can staple jobs of up to 15 sheets or hold up to 500 unstapled sheets. Optional storage cabinet. Optional flash storage for forms, fonts, and signatures. Optional hard disk for job storage.
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Printer configurations

The HP LaserJet 4200 series and 4300 series printers have six models each: the base, n, tn, dtn, dtns, and dtnsl models. The following table describes the features of each model for each series.
HP LaserJet 4200 series HP LaserJet 4300 series 64 MB RAM, expandable up to 416 MB one 100-sheet tray and one 500-sheet tray
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dtnsl model

64 MB RAM, expandable up to 416 MB one 100-sheet tray and two 500-sheet trays HP Jetdirect 10/100Base-TX print server card for network connection duplexer for automatic two-sided printing 500-sheet stapler/stacker output accessory

dtns model

64 MB RAM, expandable up to 416 MB one 100-sheet tray and two 500-sheet trays HP Jetdirect 10/100Base-TX print server card for network connection duplexer for automatic two-sided printing 500-sheet stacker output accessory

dtn model

64 MB RAM, expandable up to 416 MB one 100-sheet tray and two 500-sheet trays HP Jetdirect 10/100Base-TX print server card for network connection duplexer for automatic two-sided printing

tn model

64 MB RAM, expandable up to 416 MB one 100-sheet tray and two 500-sheet trays HP Jetdirect 10/100Base-TX print server card for network connection friend

n model

64 MB RAM, expandable up to 416 MB one 100-sheet tray and one 500-sheet tray HP Jetdirect 10/100Base-TX print server card for network connection

Base model

48 MB RAM, expandable up to 416 MB one 100-sheet tray and one 500-sheet tray
80 MB RAM, expandable up to 416 MB one 100-sheet tray and one 500-sheet tray HP Jetdirect 10/100Base-TX print server card for network connection
80 MB RAM, expandable up to 416 MB one 100-sheet tray and two 500-sheet trays HP Jetdirect 10/100Base-TX print server card for network connection
80 MB RAM, expandable up to 416 MB one 100-sheet tray and two 500-sheet trays HP Jetdirect 10/100Base-TX print server card for network connection duplexer for automatic two-sided printing

Accessories and supplies 15

Moving the printer

The printer is heavy and should be lifted by two people. To lift the printer, grip the handles on the sides of the printer. If the bottom of the printer is attached to an optional accessory (such as a 500-sheet tray and feeder, 1,500-sheet tray and feeder, or storage cabinet), the accessory latches must be unlocked before moving the printer. WARNING! To prevent possible injury or damage to the printer, separate the printer from any currently installed optional accessories (for example, an optional tray and feeder or a stapler/stacker) before lifting the printer.
Locking and unlocking optional accessories
For more stability against tipping over, the optional tray and feeder units and the cabinet can be locked to the bottom of the printer. To lock the accessories, locate the lever on the upper left side of the optional tray and feeder and rotate the lever to the rear (locked) position. To unlock the accessories, rotate the lever to the forward (unlocked) position.
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Ordering information

This section contains information about how to order accessories and their part numbers. Use only parts and accessories specifically designed for this printer. The section, Part numbers on page 18, is organized according to these types of accessories: paper handling memory, fonts, and mass storage cables and interfaces documentation maintenance printing supplies
Ordering through service or support providers
To order a part or accessory, contact an HP-authorized service or support provider. (See Ordering parts and supplies on page 143.)
Ordering directly through the embedded Web server
Use the following steps to order printing supplies directly through the embedded Web server. (See Gaining access to the embedded Web server on page 76 for an explanation of this feature.)
To order directly through the embedded Web server
In your Web browser, enter the IP address for the printer home, page found on the EIO Jetdirect page. (See Configuration page on page 83.) This takes you to the device status page. On the Information tab, click Order Supplies in the Other Links section. This provides a URL from which to purchase supplies. If asked to provide a password, enter the password (provided by the network administrator). Supplies information with part numbers and printer information is provided. Select the part numbers you want to order and follow the instructions on the screen.

Stapling documents

The optional stapler/stacker can staple jobs of up to 15 sheets of paper (20-lb paper). The stapler can staple letter-, A4-, or legal-size paper. Paper weight can range from 60 to 120 g/m2 (16 to 32 lb). Heavier paper might have a stapling limit of fewer than 15 sheets. If the job you want stapled consists of only one sheet, or if it consists of more than 15 sheets, the printer will print the job to the bin, but the printer will not staple the job. The stapler supports paper only. Do not try to staple other types of print media, such as transparencies or labels.
When you are ready to have the printer staple a document, select stapling in the software. You can usually select the stapler in your program or printer driver, although some options might be available only in the printer driver. Where and how you make selections depends on your program or printer driver. If you cannot select the stapler in the program or printer driver, select the stapler at the printer control panel. (You might need to configure the printer driver to recognize the optional stapler/ stacker. You need to set this setting only once. See the printer driver online Help for details.) The stapler will accept print jobs if it is out of staples, but the pages will not be stapled. The print driver can be configured to disable the staple option if staples are out.
To select the stapler in the software (Windows)
On the File menu, click Print, and then click Properties. Select the stapler according to which driver you are using: PCL: On the Finishing tab, select Staple. PS: On the Advanced tab, open the Document Options section, open the Printer Features section, select Stapling Options/Output Destinations, and then select One Staple Angled/Stapler.
To select the stapler in the software (Mac)
On the File menu, click Print, and then select Finishing from the selectable print options. In the Output Destination dialog box, select the Stapler option. In the Stapler dialog box, select the stapler style.

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To select the stapler at the control panel
5 Note Press SELECT ( Use UP ARROW ( SELECT ( ). Use UP ARROW ( ( ). Use UP ARROW ( SELECT ( ). Use UP ARROW ( ) to open the menus. ) or DOWN ARROW ( ) or DOWN ARROW ( ) or DOWN ARROW ( ) or DOWN ARROW ( ) to scroll to CONFIGURE DEVICE, and then press ) to scroll to OUTPUT SETUP, and then press SELECT ) to scroll to STAPLER/STACKER, and then press ) to scroll to ONE, and then press SELECT ( ).
Selecting the stapler at the printer control panel changes the default setting to staple. It is possible that all print jobs will be stapled.

Loading staples

Load staples if the printer control panel display prompts you with a STAPLER LOW ON STAPLES message (the stapler has fewer than 70 staples left) or a STAPLER OUT OF STAPLES message (the stapler is empty). If the stapler runs out of staples, jobs continue to print to the stapler/stacker, but they will not be stapled.

To print a PS or PCL font list
3 Press SELECT ( Use UP ARROW ( ( ). ) to open the menus. ) or DOWN ARROW ( ) to scroll to INFORMATION, and then press SELECT
Use UP ARROW ( ) or DOWN ARROW ( ) to scroll to PRINT PS FONT LIST or PRINT PCL FONT LIST, and then press SELECT ( ).
The PS font list shows the PS fonts installed, and gives a sample of those fonts. The following information can be found on the PCL font list: Font gives the font names and samples. Pitch/Point indicates the pitch and point size of the font. Escape Sequence (a PCL 5e programming command) is used to select the designated font. (See the legend at the bottom of the font list page.)
For step-by-step instructions about using printer commands to select a font with MS-DOS programs, see Selecting PCL 6 and PCL 5e fonts on page 177. Font # is the number used to select fonts at the printer control panel (not in the program). Do not confuse the font # with the font ID, described below. The number indicates the DIMM slot where the font is stored. SOFT: Downloaded fonts, which stay resident in the printer until other fonts are downloaded to replace them, or until the printer power is turned off. INTERNAL: Fonts that permanently reside in the printer. Font ID is the number you assign to soft fonts when you download them through software.

Cleaning the printer

Use the cleaning procedure on the following page every time you change the print cartridge or whenever print-quality problems occur. As much as possible, keep the printer free from dust and debris. Clean the outside of the printer with a slightly water-dampened cloth. Clean the inside with a dry, lint-free cloth.
Do not use ammonia-based cleaners on or around the printer. While cleaning the printer, be careful not to touch the transfer roller (the black, rubber roller located underneath the print cartridge). Skin oils on the roller can cause print-quality problems.

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Cleaning the inside of the printer
Use these steps to clean dust and residue from the inside of the printer.
To clean the inside of the printer
2 Turn the printer power off and unplug the power cord. Open the top cover and remove the print cartridge.
WARNING! Avoid reaching too far into the printer. The adjacent fusing area might be hot.
CAUTION To prevent damage to the print cartridge, do not expose it to light for more than a few minutes. Wipe any dust or dirt off the paper feed guides (shaded areas) with a dry, lint-free cloth.
Note If toner gets on your clothing, wipe it off with a dry cloth and wash clothing in cold water. (Hot water sets toner into fabric.) 5 Using the green handle, lift the paper-access plate and wipe off any residue with a dry, lint-free cloth. Reinstall the print cartridge, close the top cover, plug in the power cord, and turn the printer power on.

This section describes how to clear jams from the trays. Also see Clearing jams from the optional envelope feeder on page 99.
To clear jams from tray 1
Slowly pull the jammed paper or other print media out of the printer. If part of the paper has already been pulled into the printer, follow the steps under To clear jams from the top-cover and print-cartridge areas on page 97. 1
To clear jams from tray 2 or an optional 500-sheet tray
Slide the tray out of the printer, and remove any damaged paper from the tray. If the edge of the jammed paper is visible in the feed area, slowly pull the paper down and out of the printer. (Do not pull the paper straight out, or it will tear.) If the paper is not visible, look in the next tray or in the top-cover area. (See To clear jams from the top-cover and print-cartridge areas on page 97.)
Note Do not force the paper if it will not move easily. If the paper is stuck in a tray, try removing it through the tray above (if applicable) or through the top-cover area. 6 Make sure that the paper is flat in the tray at all four corners and below the maximum-height indicators. Slide the tray back into the printer. Open and close the top cover to clear the jam message. If a jam message persists, there is still jammed paper in the printer. Look for the jam in another location. (See Jam locations on page 96.)
To clear jams from the optional 1,500-sheet tray
Open the front door of the tray. If the edge of the jammed paper is visible in the feed area, slowly pull the paper down and out of the printer. (Do not pull the paper straight out, or it will tear.) If the paper is not visible, look in the topcover area. (See To clear jams from the top-cover and printcartridge areas on page 97.) Make sure that the paper does not exceed the fill marks on the paper guides, and that the front edge of the stack is aligned with the arrows. Close the front door of the tray. Open and close the top cover to clear the jam message. If a jam message persists, there is still jammed paper in the printer. Look for the jam in another location. (See Jam locations on page 96.)

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Clearing jams from the optional duplexer
If you are duplexing a print job and experience a jam, use this procedure to check for the jam and to clear it.
To clear jams from the optional duplexer
6 Lift the optional duplexer up and then pull it out to remove it. Remove any paper on top of tray 2. (You might need to reach inside the printer.) Slowly pull any paper out of the optional duplexer. Insert the optional duplexer into the printer. Open and close the top cover to clear the jam message. If a jam message persists, there is still jammed paper in the printer. Look for jam in another location. (See Jam locations on page 96.)

Clearing jams from the output areas
To clear jams from the output areas
1 Open the rear output bin. If most of the paper is still inside the printer, it might be easier to remove it through the top-cover area. (See To clear jams from the top-cover and print-cartridge areas on page 97.) Grasp both sides of the paper, and slowly pull the paper out of the printer. (There might be loose toner on the paper. Be careful not to spill it on yourself or into the printer.)
Note If the jammed paper is difficult to remove, try opening the top cover all the way to release pressure on the paper. If the paper has torn, or you still cannot remove it, see Clearing jams from the fuser area on page 104. Close the rear output bin. Open and close the top cover to clear the jam message. If a jam message persists, there is still jammed paper in the printer. Look for the jam in another location. (See Jam locations on page 96.)

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Clearing jams from the fuser area
Use this procedure only in these situations: Paper has jammed inside the fuser and cannot be removed from the top-cover area or the rear-output area. A sheet of paper has torn while you were trying to clear a jam from the fuser.
To clear jams from the fuser area
Turn the printer power off and unplug the power cord from the printer.
WARNING! The fuser is very hot. To avoid minor burns, wait 30 minutes for the fuser to cool before removing it from the printer. Turn the printer so that its rear cover faces you. If it is installed, remove the optional duplexer by lifting it up and then pulling it out. Open the rear output bin and pull the extension outward until it stops. Remove the rear output bin and extension by bending the middle of the bin down and releasing the two hinge pins. Firmly grasp each side of the fuser. Push the blue levers upward and pull the fuser straight out of the printer.
Remove the jammed paper. If necessary, lift the black plastic guide that is located on the top of the fuser to gain access to the jammed paper. You can also turn the jam-clearing wheel that is located on the side of the fuser to attempt to eject the jammed paper.
CAUTION Do not use a sharp object to clear paper from the fuser area. You might damage the fuser. 8 Push the fuser firmly into the printer until the blue levers on both sides click into place. Install the rear output bin. Pull gently on the bin to make sure that the hinge pins are fully inserted. Plug the power cord into the printer.

Changing the type here changes the default for TRAY 1 TYPE on the Paper Handling menu. See the description of TRAY 1 TYPE on page 155. If you do not do anything during the timeout period (about 1 minute), the printer will print on the paper in tray 1. It will also change the default for TRAY 1 TYPE on the Paper Handling menu to the type requested by the program that sent the job. Memory or file system failures would not allow a mopy job to occur. Only one copy will be produced. The print job named cannot be stored due to a memory, disk, or configuration problem. Correct the error and then try again to store the job. If the requested paper size or type is not available, the printer asks if it should use another paper size or type instead. Use UP ARROW ( Press SELECT ( ) or DOWN ARROW ( ) to scroll through the available types and sizes. ) to accept the alternate type or size.
The RAM disk setting has been changed at the printer control panel. This change will not take effect until the printer reinitializes. If you change the mode of the external device, turn the printer power off, turn the printer power on, and wait for the printer to reinitialize.

Mopy disk error messages

The following table lists the disk mopy (multiple original copy) error numbers reported on either the Printer Collation or Job Storage Disk Error page, which is printed when an error exists. Use the disk jobs task to delete jobs from the disk. Use the Device Storage Manager in HP Web Jetadmin to initialize the disk.

Disk error number

Error description
Disk volume not present it might be uninitialized.

Solution

Hard disk: Initialize the hard disk using the Device Storage Manager in HP Web Jetadmin. If the problem persists, replace the hard disk. (SeeInstalling EIO cards or mass storage devices on page 173.) RAM disk: Turn the printer power off and then on again.
A requested file or folder could not be Possible data corruption. Delete the job that prompted the error. found. Invalid number of bytes given in a read/write request. Attempt to create a file or folder that already exists. Bad disk. Possible data corruption. Delete the job that prompted the error. The user has sent a username that is the same as an existing folder. Change the username in the driver and resend the job. Hard disk: Initialize the hard disk using the Device Manager in HP Web Jetadmin. If the problem persists, replace the hard disk. (SeeInstalling EIO cards or mass storage devices on page 173.) Hard disk: Initialize the hard disk using the Device Manager in HP Web Jetadmin. If the problem persists, replace the hard disk. (SeeInstalling EIO cards or mass storage devices on page 173.) Possible data corruption. Delete the job that prompted the error. Possible data corruption. Delete the job that prompted the error. Disk media problem. Initialize the hard disk accessory, or turn the printer power off and then on to reinitialize the RAM disk. If the problem persists on a hard disk, replace the hard disk. (SeeInstalling EIO cards or mass storage devices on page 173.) Possible data corruption. Delete the job that prompted the error. Disk media problem. Initialize the hard disk accessory, or turn the printer power off and then on to reinitialize the RAM disk. If the problem persists on a hard disk, replace the hard disk. (SeeInstalling EIO cards or mass storage devices on page 173.)

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4 Does the job print as expected?
YES NO Print is garbled, or only a portion of the page prints. Printing stops in the middle of the job. Print speed is slower than expected. A printer control panel setting is not taking effect. Check settings in the printer driver or program. (The printer driver and program settings override printer control panel settings.) Go to step 5.
The print job is not formatted correctly.
Paper is not fed correctly or is damaged.
Check that you are using the proper printer driver. (See Select the right printer driver for your needs on page 30.) Check the program settings. (See the program Help.) Try a different font. Downloaded resources might have been lost. You might need to download them again.
Make sure that the paper is loaded correctly and that the guides are not too tight or too loose against the paper stack. If you are having problems printing custom-size paper, see Guidelines for custom-size paper on page 62. If pages are wrinkled or curled, or if the image is skewed on the page, see Correcting printquality problems on page 124.
Check that you are using the proper printer driver. (See Select the right printer driver for your needs on page 30.) The data file sent to the printer might be corrupt. To test, try printing it on another printer (if possible), or try a different file. Check the interface cable connections. Test the cable by trying it on another computer (if possible). Replace the interface cable with a high-quality cable (see Ordering information on page 17). Simplify the print job, or print at a lower resolution. See the description of RESOLUTION on page 160, or install more printer memory. (See Printer memory and expansion on page 169.) You might be missing a printer message that could help you solve the problem. On the System Setup submenu (on the Configure Device menu) at the printer control panel, temporarily turn the Clearable Warnings and Auto Continue settings off. (See CLEARABLE WARNINGS on page 163 and AUTO CONTINUE on page 163). Then print the job again.
CANCEL JOB might have been pressed. Check that the power supplied to the printer is steady, and that it meets printer specifications. (See Electrical specifications on page 194.)
Simplify the print job. Add more memory to the printer. (See Printer memory and expansion on page 169.) Turn banner pages off. (See your network administrator.) Note that slower speeds should be expected if you are printing narrow paper, printing from tray 1, using the HIGH 2 fuser mode, or have set Small Paper Speed to SLOW.

There are print-quality problems. Adjust the print resolution. (See RESOLUTION on page 160.) Check that RET is on. (See RET on page 161.) Go to Correcting print-quality problems on page 124.
5 Does the printer select the proper trays and paper-handling accessories?
YES NO The printer pulls paper from the wrong tray. An optional accessory is not working properly. Make sure that you have selected the correct tray. (See Selecting which tray is used for printing on page 46.) Make sure that trays are correctly configured for paper size and type. (See Loading tray 2 or an optional 500-sheet tray on page 43.) Print a configuration page to see current tray settings. (See Configuration page on page 83.) Make sure that the tray selection (Source) or Type in the printer driver or program is set correctly. (The printer driver and program settings override the printer control panel settings.) By default, paper loaded in tray 1 will be printed first. If you do not want to print from tray 1, remove any paper loaded in the tray or change the USE REQUESTED TRAY setting. (See Customizing tray 1 operation on page 47.) Change TRAY 1 SIZE and TRAY 1 TYPE to a setting other than ANY. If you want to print from tray 1, but cannot select the tray in a program, see Customizing tray 1 operation on page 47. Print a configuration page to verify that the accessory is installed properly and is functional. (See Configuration page on page 83.) Configure the printer driver to recognize the installed accessories (including trays). (See the printer driver online Help.) Turn the printer power off, and then turn the printer power on. Verify that you are using the correct optional accessory for the printer. If the optional duplexer will not duplex, check that the rear output bin is closed. If the optional duplexer will not duplex, you might need to install more memory. (See Printer memory and expansion on page 169.) If the optional stacker or stapler/stacker is not working properly, check the accessory lights. (See Accessory lights on page 122.) If the optional stacker or stapler/stacker is not working properly, check to see if a message appears on the printer control panel display. (See Control panel messages on page 110.) If the optional stapler/stacker is not stapling, but the accessory light is solid green, and neither TOO MANY PAGES IN JOB nor DIFFERENT PAPER SIZES IN JOB appears on the printer control panel display, call for support. (See Getting support on page 144.) A message other than READY appears on the printer control panel display. Go to Understanding printer messages on page 109. For other problems, check the Contents, the Index, or the printer driver online Help.

Configure Device menu 163

RAM DISK

OFF *AUTO
Determines how the RAM disk is configured. This item appears only if there is no optional hard disk accessory installed.
OFF: The RAM disk is disabled.
AUTO: Allows the printer to determine the optimal RAMdisk size based on the amount of available memory. Note If you change the setting from OFF to AUTO, the printer automatically reinitializes when it becomes idle. LANGUAGE *ENGLISH Several Selects the language for the messages that appear on the printer control panel display.

Output Setup submenu

This submenu allows you to select settings for the optional stapler/stacker, if it is installed. Some items on this menu are available in the program or printer driver (if the appropriate driver is installed). The section that follows lists the settings and possible values. In the Values column, the default value for each setting is the one with an asterisk (*) next to it.

STAPLER/STACKER STAPLES

There is no value to select. *NONE ONE
Configure behavior for the optional stapler/stacker. Determines whether print jobs are stapled or not. NONE: Turns off stapling. ONE: Turns on stapling. Note Selecting the stapler at the printer control panel changes the default setting to staple. It is possible that all print jobs will be stapled. For information about selecting the stapler at the printer control panel, see To select the stapler at the control panel on page 40.

STAPLES OUT

*STOP CONTINUE
Determines how the printer behaves if the stapler runs out of staples, as indicated by the STAPLER OUT OF STAPLES message on the printer control panel display. STOP: The printer stops printing until you refill the stapler. CONTINUE: The stapler accepts print jobs if it is out of staples, but the pages will not be stapled. For information about ordering a new staple cartridge, see Ordering information on page 17. For information about refilling the stapler, see Loading staples on page 41.
164 Appendix A Control panel menus

I/O submenu

Items on the I/O (input/output) menu affect the communication between the printer and the computer. The contents of the I/O submenu depend on which EIO card is installed. The section that follows lists the settings and possible values. In the Values column, the default value for each setting is the one with an asterisk (*) next to it. Item

I/O TIMEOUT

Values 5 to 300 (*15)
Select the I/O timeout period in seconds. This setting allows you to adjust timeout for best performance. If data from other ports appear in the middle of your print job, increase the timeout value.
PARALLEL INPUT HIGH SPEED
There is no value to select. NO *YES
Configure the parallel features. Select YES to enable the printer to accept the faster parallel communications that are used for connections with newer computers. Turn the bidirectional parallel communication on or off. The default is set for a bidirectional parallel port (IEEE-1284). The function allows the printer to send status readback messages to the computer. (Turning the parallel advanced functions on might slow language switching.)

184 Appendix D Specifications
Optional duplexer supported sizes and weights Size
Letter A4 Executive Legal B5 (JIS) A5
216 by 279 mm (8.5 by 11 inch) 210 by 297 mm (8.3 by 11.7 inch) 184 by 267 mm (7.3 by 10.5 inch) 216 by 356 mm (8.5 by 14 inch) 182 by 257 mm (7.2 by 10.1 inch) 148 by 210 mm (5.8 by 8.3 inch)
Optional envelope feeder supported sizes and weights Size

Monarch #7-3/4

98 by 191 mm (3.9 by 7.5 inch) 105 by 241 mm (4.1 by 9.5 in) 110 by 220 mm (4.3 by 8.7 inch) 162 by 229 mm (6.4 by 9.0 inch) 176 by 250 mm (6.9 by 9.8 inch)

Capacity

Commercial#10

DL ISO

75 to 105 g/m2 (20 to 28 lb)

75 envelopes

C5 ISO

B5 ISO

Paper specifications 185
Optional stacker or stapler/stacker supported sizes and weights Size Dimensions1 Weight Capacity2
Stacker or stacker part of stapler/stacker only Letter 216 by 279 mm (8.5 by 11 inch) 210 by 297 mm (8.3 by 11.7 inch) 184 by 267 mm (7.3 by 10.5 inch) 216 by 356 mm (8.5 by 14 inch) 182 by 257 mm (7.2 by 10.1 inch) 148 by 210 mm (5.8 by 8.3 inch) Minimum: 148 by 210 mm (5.8 by 8.3 inch) Maximum: 216 by 356 mm (8.5 by 14 inch) Stapler part of stapler/stacker only4 Letter 216 by 279 mm (8.5 by 11 inch) 210 by 297 mm (8.3 by 11.7 inch) 216 by 356 mm (8.5 by 14 inch)
The printer supports a wide range of sizes. Check the printer software for supported sizes. Capacity can vary depending on paper weight and thickness, as well as environmental conditions. To print custom-size paper, see Printing small sizes, custom sizes, or heavy paper on page 62. All sizes can be stacked, but only letter, legal, and A4 can be stapled.

Executive

B5 (JIS)

A5 Custom3

15 sheets of 75 g/m2 (20 lb) paper

1. 2. 3. 4.

186 Appendix D Specifications

Supported types of paper

The printer supports the following types of paper or other print media:
letterhead prepunched bond color rough preprinted
Guidelines for using paper
For best results, use conventional 75 to 90 g/m2 (20 to 24 lb) paper. Make sure that the paper is of good quality, and free of cuts, nicks, tears, spots, loose particles, dust, wrinkles, voids, and curled or bent edges. If you are unsure what type of paper you are loading (such as bond or recycled), check the label on the package of paper. CAUTION Some paper causes print-quality problems, jamming, or damage to the printer.

Boise, Idaho, USA 17 April 2002 For regulatory topics ONLY, contact: Australia Contact: Europe 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 Strae 130, 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)

Canadian DOC regulations

Complies with Canadian EMC Class B requirements. Conforme la classe B des normes canadiennes de compatibilit lectromagntique (CEM).
200 Appendix E Regulatory information

Safety statements

Laser safety statement (U.S.)
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. Because 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 can result in exposure to hazardous radiation.

EMI statement (Korea)

VCCI statement (Japan)

Safety statements 201

Laser statement (Finland)
Luokan 1 laserlaite Klass 1 Laser Apparat
HP LaserJet 4200 series, 4300 series laserkirjoitin on kyttjn kannalta turvallinen luokan 1 laserlaite. Normaalissa kytss kirjoittimen suojakotelointi est lasersteen psyn laitteen ulkopuolelle. Laitteen turvallisuusluokka on mritetty standardin EN 60825-1 (1994) mukaisesti.

Varoitus!

Laitteen kyttminen muulla kuin kyttohjeessa mainitulla tavalla saattaa altistaa kyttjn turvallisuusluokan 1 ylittvlle nkymttmlle lasersteilylle.

Varning!

Om apparaten anvnds p annat stt n i bruksanvisning specificerats, kan anvndaren utsttas fr osynlig laserstrlning, som verskrider grnsen fr laserklass 1. HUOLTO HP LaserJet 4200 series, 4300 series -kirjoittimen sisll ei ole kyttjn huollettavissa olevia kohteita. Laitteen saa avata ja huoltaa ainoastaan sen huoltamiseen koulutettu henkil. Tllaiseksi huoltotoimenpiteeksi ei katsota vriainekasetin vaihtamista, paperiradan puhdistusta tai muita kyttjn ksikirjassa lueteltuja, kyttjn tehtvksi tarkoitettuja yllpitotoimia, jotka voidaan suorittaa ilman erikoistykaluja.
Mikli kirjoittimen suojakotelo avataan, olet alttiina nkymttmlle lasersteilylle laitteen ollessa toiminnassa. l katso steeseen.

narrow paper, printing 62 navigation buttons, control panel 24, 25 NetWare settings 165 networks See also HP Jetdirect print server Customization Utility 30 EIO card part numbers 19 embedded Web server pages 78 HP Web Jetadmin software 33 settings 165 troubleshooting Macintosh 136 noise specifications 195 non-HP print cartridges 80 notification, e-mail 78, 79 Novell NetWare settings 165 number of copies, setting default 157 n-up printing 69

Office paper, HP 22

208 Index
Paper Handling menu 154 paper jams 1,500-sheet tray 101 500-sheet tray 100 duplexer 102 envelope feeder 99 error messages 110 frequent 108 fuser area 104 locations 96 output bin 103 recovery settings 163 top-cover 97 tray paper path cleaning 89 test 167 paper trays. See trays parallel buffer overflow 111 parallel cables ordering 17 part numbers 19 troubleshooting 133 parallel communications, settings 165 parallel interface port 14 part numbers cables 19 cartridges 21 DIMMs 19 documentation 20 HP media 21 maintenance kit 20 paper handling accessories 18 parts ordering 17 recycling 198 Pause/Resume button 24, 25 PCL commands about 175 common 179 escape sequences 176, 177 font selection 177 syntax 176 PCL control panel menu 158 PCL drivers features 30 operating systems supported 29 PCL font list 86 PCL, setting as printer language 162 PDEs, Macintosh 32 perform printer maintenance message 91, 166 permanent resources 172 permanent storage error messages 113 personalities error messages 115 included 10 settings 162 verifying installed 84 phone support 144 physical specifications, printer 193 pickup rollers, replacing 91 PJL (Printer Job Language) commands 175 portrait orientation, setting as default 158 ports locating 14 time server 78 postcards printing 62 specifications 183, 192
PostScript error pages settings 158 troubleshooting 133, 140 PostScript font list 86 PostScript, setting as printer language 162 power connector location 14 error messages 112 specifications 194, 195 switch 13 PowerSave mode 162, 166 PPDs included 32 selecting alternate 138 Premium Choice LaserJet paper 22 preprinted paper fuser modes 160 printing on 60 specifications 188 prepunched paper fuser modes 160 printing on 60 preventative maintenance kit. See printer maintenance kit print cartridges EconoMode 161 error messages 110, 115, 116 features 10 fraud hotline 145 installing 8 low 82, 163 non-HP 80 ordering 17 out 82, 163 paper jams 97 part number 21 status 80, 85 storing 80 toner level 81 warranty 148 print jobs canceling from control panel 25 deleting held 72 deleting private 73 deleting stored 74 formatted incorrectly 134 not printing, troubleshooting 133 printing private 72 printing stored 74 proofing and holding 71 quick copying 70 retention 70, 162 stopped, troubleshooting 134 print quality resolution specifications 10 settings 160 troubleshooting 124 Print Quality menu 159 print server. See HP Jetdirect print server printer commands escape sequences 176, 177 font selection 177 PCL 179 syntax 176 types of 175

hp LaserJet 4200 printer hp LaserJet 4200 printer hp LaserJet 4200 printer

datasheet

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The HP LaserJet 4200 printer series is the new standard for workgroup printing. printing. These fast, versatile, 35 ppm workgroup laser printers offer high performance performance and crisp, clear printing at 1200 dpi at full speed. With options ranging ranging from best-in-class HP networking to numerous paper handling accessories, accessories, this customizable printer is perfect for any office. The HP LaserJet printer series provides office workgroups a simple, worry-free means to get get their business documents on paper.
performance increase productivity with fast 35 ppm laser printing enjoy fast printing of complex documents with a 300 MHz processor and 48 MB RAM RAM (64 MB RAM in bundles) reduce warm up timeinstant on fuser delivers first page out in less than 10 seconds print sharp, clear laser dcouments at 1200 dpi at full speed customize to meet your workgroups needs with networking options improve productivity and reduce manual intervention with optional additional paper trays trays enjoy optional paper handling accessories such as a stapler, stacker and duplexer for two-sided two-sided printing built with HP LaserJet reliability for simple, worry-free printing HP Web Jetadmin enables remote installation, configuration and management from a common common web browser benefit from walk-up printing featuresincluding private printing, proof-and-hold printing printing and quick copy printing print large volumes of documents without worry with the industry's most reliable engine and and a large 150K page per month duty cycle

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hp laserjet 4200 printer

technical specifications
Series Specification Summary monochorme laser printer print speed: 35 ppm monochorme laser printer print speed: 35 ppm processor: 300 MHz MHz duty cycle:150,000pages per month cycle:150,000 pages per month first page out (letter size): less than 10 sec first page out (letter size): less than 10 sec print resolution: 1200 x 1200 dpi at full speed print resolution: 1200 x 1200 Memory LaserJet 4200: LaserJet 4200: 48 MB expandable to 416 MB through three industry standard DIMM MB expandable to 416 MB through three industry standard DIMM DIMM slots LaserJet 4200n, LaserJet 4200n, 4200tn, 4200dtn, 4200 dtns, 4200dtnsl: 64 MB expandable to 4200dtn, 4200 dtns, 4200dtnsl: 64 MB expandable expandable to 416 MB industry standard DIMM slots to 416 MB through threethrough three industry standard DIMM slots Connectivity LaserJet 4200: IEEE 1284-compliant bidirectional parallel, 2 open EIO slots LaserJet 4200: IEEE 1284-compliant bidirectional parallel, 2 open EIO slots LaserJet 4200n, LaserJet 4200n, 4200tn, 4200dtn, 4200dtns, 4200dtnsl: IEEE 1284-compliant parallel 4200dtn, 4200dtns, 4200dtnsl: IEEE 1284-compliant 1284-compliant port, HP Jetdirect 10/100Base-TX printer server card, 1 server parallel interfaceparallel interface port, HP Jetdirect 10/100Base-TX printeropen server card, 1 open EIO slot open EIO slot Paper Handling 100-sheet multi-purpose tray, 500-sheet input tray, straight through paper path, optional multi-purpose tray, 500-sheet input tray, straight through paper path, optional duplex printing accessory, optional 1,500 sheet sheet input tray, optional path, optional duplex printing accessory, optional 1,500 input tray, optional 500-sheet 500-sheet stacker (included with LaserJet 4200tn, 4200tn, 4200dtns, 4200dtnsl), optional 500-sheet stacker (included with LaserJet4200dtn,4200dtn, 4200dtns, 4200dtnsl), optional 15-sheet stapler/500 sheet stacker (included with LaserJet 4200dtnsl), 4200dtns, 4200dtnsl), optional 15-sheet stapler/500 sheet stacker (included with 4200dtnsl), 4200dtnsl), paper be expanded to 2,600 sheets maximum with LaserJetpaper capacity can capacity can be expanded to 2,600 sheets maximum Media Types paper (plain, letterhead, prepunched, bond, color, preprinted, recycled), transparencies, (plain, letterhead, prepunched, bond, color, preprinted, recycled), transparencies, transparencies, labels, envelopes, card stock, user defined transparencies, labels, envelopes, card stock, user defined tray 1: tray 1: 16 to 53 lb (60 to 200 g/m2); tray 2: 16 to 32 lblb (60 to 120 g/m2); 53 lb (60 to 200 g/m2); tray 2: 16 to 32 (60 to 120 g/m2); optional g/m2); 500-sheet tray: 16 to 32 lb (60 to 120 to 120 g/m2); optional 1,500-sheet optionaloptional 500-sheet tray: 16 to 32 lb (60g/m2); optional 1,500-sheet tray: 1,500-sheet tray: g/m2), 120 g/m2), optional envelope feeder: 20 tray: 16 to 32 lb (60 to 120lb (60 to optional envelope feeder: 20 to 28 lb (75 to 20 to g/m2); optional g/m2); optional stacker or stapler/stacker: 16 to g/m2) to 10528 lb (75 to 105 stacker or stapler/stacker: 16 to 32 lb (60 to lb lb Sizes, Std. Media(60 to 120 g/m2) Media Sizes, Std. letter, legal executive, No. 10 envelopes, Monarch envelopes letter, legal executive, No. 10 Dimensions (w x d x h)/Weight envelopes, Monarch envelopes Dimensions (w x d 4200n: 16.4 x 16.9 x 14.4 in/45 lb LaserJet 4200, x h)/Weight LaserJet 4200tn: 16.4 16.9 x 19.2/60 lb LaserJet 4200, 4200n:x16.4 x 16.9 x 14.4 in/45 lb LaserJet dtn: 16.4 x 20.9 x 19.2 in/60 lb LaserJet 4200tn: 16.4 x 16.9 x 19.2/60 lb LaserJet 4200dtns: 20.9 19.2 28.2/72 LaserJet dtn: 16.4 x 16.4 xx20.9 x in/60 lb lb LaserJet 4200dtnsl: 16.4 x 20.9 29.4/75 lb LaserJet 4200dtns: 16.4 x 20.9 x 28.2/72lb LaserJet 4200dtnsl: 16.4 x 20.9 x 29.4/75 lb Printer Languages HP PCL 6, HP PCL 5e, PostScript Level 3 emulation, HP GL/2, HP PJL (Printer Job Job Language (standard) Minimum System Requirements Windows 95 (basic functions only) and 98: Pentium 90 with 16 MB RAM Windows Me: Pentium 150 with 32 MB RAM Windows NT 4.0 Pentium 90 with 32 MB RAM Windows 2000 Professional: 133 MHz processor with 64 MB RAM Windows XP: 233 MHz processor with 64 MB RAM Mac OS 8.6 - 9x, Mac OS X 10.1.0x 180 MB free hard disk space for Windows, 160 MB for Mac IEEE-1284 compliant bi-directional parallel printer port Compatible Network Operating Systems Microsoft Windows 95, 98, Me, NT 4.0, 2000, XP, Novell NetWare 3.2, 4.2, 4.2, 5.x, 6; Apple Mac OS 8.6 and later; RedHat Linux 6.x and later; SUSE Linux Linux 6.x and later; HP-UX 10.20, 11.x; Solaris 2.5x, 2.6, 7, 8 (SPARC systems systems only); IBM AIX 3.2.5 and later, MPE-iX Operating Environment operating temperature: 50 to 90 F operating humidity: 20 to 80% Acoustics power emissions: 6.8 B(A) printing LWAd, 4.0 B(A) standby pressure emissions: 54 dB(A), 27 dB(A) standby Power Consumption Q2425A HP LaserJet 4200 printer media LaserJet 4200: 580 watts printing, 21 watts standby, 20.4 watts power save, 0.1 Q2426A 0.1 watts HP LaserJet 4200n printer off HPJ1124 HP LaserJet paper, letter size Q2427A Warranty HP LaserJet 4200tn printer HPJ1424 HP LaserJet paper, legal size Q2428A return to HP,4200dtnwarranty 1 year, HP LaserJet limited printer HPM1120 HP Multipurpose paper, letter Q2446A theHP LaserJet 4200dtns printer What's in Box letter size Q2447A right LaserJetpower cord, control panel overlay, print cartridge, software size printer, HP angle 4200dtnsl printer HPM113H 3-hole paper, letter software and documentation on CD-ROM, Getting started Guide; LaserJet 4200n, HPM1420 3-hole (EIO) legal size replacement 4200tn, 4200dtn, 4200dtns, 4200dtnsl includes HP Jetdirectpaper, 10/100Base-TX 4200n, cartridges HPC8511 HP Office paper, letter size 10/100Base-TX print server; LaserJet 4200tn, 4200dtn, 4200dtns, 4200dtnsl includes Q1338A black print feeder; LaserJet 4200dtn, 4200dtns, 4200 dtnsl: duplex accessory; cartridge includes 500-sheet Q2429A printer maintenance kit (110 V) accessory; LaserJet 4200dtns, 4200dtnsl: stacker; LaserJet 4200dtnsl: stapler Printer Languages HP PCL 6, HP PCL 5e, PostScript Level 3 emulation, HP GL/2, HP PJL (Printer Job Job Language (standard) Minimum System Requirements Windows 95 (basic functions only) and 98: Pentium 90 with 16 MB RAM Windows Me: Pentium 150 with 32 MB RAM Windows NT 4.0 Pentium 90 with 32 MB RAM Windows 2000 Professional: 133 MHz processor with 64 MB RAM Windows XP: 233 MHz processor with 64 MB RAM Mac OS 8.6 - 9x, Mac OS X 10.1.0x 180 MB free hard disk space for Windows, 160 MB for Mac IEEE-1284 compliant bi-directional parallel printer port Compatible Network Operating Systems Microsoft Windows 95, 98, Me, NT 4.0, 2000, XP, Novell NetWare 3.2, 4.2, 4.2, 5.x, 6; Apple Mac OS 8.6 and later; RedHat Linux 6.x and later; SUSE Linux Linux 6.x and later; HP-UX 10.20, 11.x; Solaris 2.5x, 2.6, 7, 8 (SPARC systems systems only); IBM AIX 3.2.5 and later, MPE-iX Operating Environment operating temperature: 50 to 90 F operating humidity: 20 to 80% Acoustics power emissions: 6.8 B(A) printing LWAd, 4.0 B(A) standby pressure emissions: 54 dB(A), 27 dB(A) standby Power Consumption LaserJet 4200: 580 watts printing, 21 watts standby, 20.4 watts power save, 0.1 0.1 watts off Warranty 1 year, return to HP, limited warranty What's in the Box printer, right angle power cord, control panel overlay, print cartridge, software and and documentation on CD-ROM, Getting started Guide; LaserJet 4200n, 4200tn, 4200tn, 4200dtn, 4200dtns, 4200dtnsl includes HP Jetdirect (EIO) 10/100Base-TX 10/100Base-TX print server; LaserJet 4200tn, 4200dtn, 4200dtns, 4200dtnsl includes includes 500-sheet feeder; LaserJet 4200dtn, 4200dtns, 4200 dtnsl: duplex accessory; accessory; LaserJet 4200dtns, 4200dtnsl: stacker; LaserJet 4200dtnsl: stapler

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memory C7842A C7843A C7845A Q9680A Q9121A C9653A C4286A C4287A C8530A C7867A accessories Q2440A Q2444A Q2438A Q2439A Q2442A Q2443A Q3216A 500-sheet tray and feeder unit 1,500-sheet tray and feeder unit envelope feeder duplex printing accessory 500-sheet stacker 500-sheet stapler/stacker staple cartridge (1000) 8 MB SDRAM DIMM 16 MB SDRAM DIMM 32 MB SDRAM DIMM 64 MB SDRAM DIMM 128 MB SDRAM DIMM 256 MB SDRAM DIMM 2 MB Flash DIMM 4 MB Flash DIMM 8 MB Flash DIMM 12 MB Flash DIMM
network J4167A J6057A Token ring networks Fast Ethernet (10/100Base-TX (10/100Base-TX single RJ-45 RJ-45 port Connectivity card for USB, Serial, Serial, Localtalk

J4135A

cables C2950A C2951A IEEE-1284 parallel cable (2 m) IEEE-1284 parallel cable (3 m)

Q2430A

printer maintenance kit (220V)

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