HP LaserJet 4100TN Bedienungsanleitung

hpLaserJet 4100user guide

8 ContentsENAppendix F Embedded web serverOverview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .251Accessing t

98 Chapter 4 - Problem solvingENClearing jams from the top cover and toner cartridge areas1 Open the top cover and remove the toner cartridge. CAUTIO

ENClearing paper jams994Open tray 1 and remove the entrance cover to check for additional jammed paper. If paper is present, remove it.5Rotate the pap

100 Chapter 4 - Problem solvingENClearing jams from the optional envelope feeder1 Remove any envelopes loaded in the envelope feeder. Lower the envel

ENClearing paper jams1015Open and close the top cover to clear the paper jam message.6If a paper jam message persists, there is still paper in the pri

102 Chapter 4 - Problem solvingENClearing jams from the input tray areasTray 1Slowly pull the paper out of the printer. If part of the paper has alre

ENClearing paper jams1034Make sure that all three paper size adjustments are correct (see “Loading trays 2, 3, and 4” on page 47).5Slide the tray back

104 Chapter 4 - Problem solvingENClearing jams from the optional duplexer1 Open the duplexer’s rear door.2 Slowly pull any paper out of the duplexer.

ENClearing paper jams1055Slowly pull any paper out of the duplexer.6Turn the duplexer over and remove any paper.7Insert the duplexer into the printer.

106 Chapter 4 - Problem solvingENClearing jams from the output areasNoteIf most of the paper is still inside the printer, it is best to remove it thr

ENClearing paper jams107Clearing jams from the fuser areaUse this procedure:●when paper has jammed inside the fuser and cannot otherwise be removed●wh

ENHow to use this online user guide9About this guideHow to use this online user guide This user guide is provided in an Adobe™ Acrobat portable docume

108 Chapter 4 - Problem solvingEN5 Remove the rear output bin and extension. To do this, bend the middle down slightly, release tab 1 and then releas

ENClearing paper jams1099Replace the fuser, left side first. Be sure to push the fuser firmly into the printer.10Lock the fuser in place by rotating t

110 Chapter 4 - Problem solvingENSolving repeated paper jamsIf paper jams occur frequently, try the following:●Check all the paper jam locations (see

ENUnderstanding printer messages111Understanding printer messagesThe table in this section explains messages that might appear on the printer control

112 Chapter 4 - Problem solvingENPrinter messages Message Explanation or recommended actionACCESS DENIEDMENUS LOCKEDThe printer control panel functio

ENUnderstanding printer messages113DISK FILE OPERATION FAILEDThe requested operation could not be performed. You might have attempted an illegal opera

114 Chapter 4 - Problem solvingENENVELOPE FEEDER SIZE = [xxxxx]The printer is asking what size of envelopes has been loaded in the envelope feeder. I

ENUnderstanding printer messages115INPUT DEVICE CONDITION [xx.yy]An input paper handling device has a condition that needs attention before printing c

116 Chapter 4 - Problem solvingENMEMORY SHORTAGE PAGE SIMPLIFIEDThe printer had to compress the job in order to fit it in available memory. Some data

ENUnderstanding printer messages117RAM DISK FILE OPERATION FAILEDThe requested operation could not be performed. You might have attempted an illegal o

10 About this guideENFeatures of Acrobat ReaderFinding information in PDF documentsTo find specific information in a PDF document, click Contents or I

118 Chapter 4 - Problem solvingENTRAY 1 LOAD [TYPE] [SIZE]This message occurs for the following reasons:• tray 1 was requested from the application,

ENUnderstanding printer messages119TRAY 1 SIZE = [xxxx]The printer is asking what size of paper has been loaded in tray 1. In response, you can take e

120 Chapter 4 - Problem solvingENWAIT FOR PRINTER TO REINITIALIZEThe RAM disk setting has been changed from the printer control panel. This change wi

ENUnderstanding printer messages12122 PARALLEL I/OBUFFER OVERFLOWalternates withPRESS GO TOCONTINUEToo much data was sent to the parallel port.Check f

122 Chapter 4 - Problem solvingEN50.xFUSER ERRORA fusing error has occurred. Turn the printer off and then on.50.4 PRINTER ERRORalternates withCYCLE

ENUnderstanding printer messages12355.xx PRINTER ERRORalternates withCYCLE POWER TO CONTINUEA temporary printing error occurred.Press GO. The page con

124 Chapter 4 - Problem solvingEN66.xx.xxSERVICE ERRORalternates withCHECK CABLES AND CYCLE POWERAn error occurred in an external paper handling devi

ENUnderstanding printer messages1258x.yyyyEIO [z] ERRORThe EIO accessory in slot [z] has encountered a critical error. [z] description:1 = EIO slot 1

126 Chapter 4 - Problem solvingENMopy disk error messagesThe following table lists the disk mopy (multiple original copy) error numbers reported on e

ENMopy disk error messages12755 Bad file system • Possible data corruption. Delete the job that prompted the error.• Disk media problem – initialize t

ENHow to use this online user guide11Paging through a documentThe following options are available for paging through a document.Browsing with thumbnai

128 Chapter 4 - Problem solvingENCorrecting output quality problemsThis section of the manual helps you define print quality problems and what to do

ENCorrecting output quality problems129See “Gray background” on page 132See “Toner smear” on page 132See “Loose toner” on page 132See “Repeating defec

130 Chapter 4 - Problem solvingENLight print (partial page)1 The toner cartridge might be low. Replace the toner cartridge.2 Maintenance might be due

ENCorrecting output quality problems131Dropouts1Make sure that the environmental specifications for the printer are being met (see “General specificat

132 Chapter 4 - Problem solvingENGray background1 Do not use paper that has already been run through the printer.2 Print a few more pages to see if t

ENCorrecting output quality problems133Loose tonerLoose toner, in this context, is defined as toner that can be rubbed off the page.1If paper is heavy

134 Chapter 4 - Problem solvingENRepeating imageThis type of defect might occur when using preprinted forms or a large quantity of narrow media.1 Pri

ENCorrecting output quality problems135Curl or wave1Turn over the stack of paper in the tray. Also, try rotating the paper 180°.2Make sure that paper

136 Chapter 4 - Problem solvingENTire tracksThis defect typically occurs when the toner cartridge has far exceeded its rated usage of 10,000 pages (f

ENDetermining printer problems137Determining printer problemsTroubleshooting flowchartIf the printer is not responding properly, use the flowchart to

12 About this guideENTo print the whole document: From the File menu, choose Print. Choose All n pages (n represents the total number of pages in the

138 Chapter 4 - Problem solvingEN2 Can you print a configuration page (see “Configuration page” on page 152)?YES ➜Go to step 3.NO A configuration pa

ENDetermining printer problems1393 Can you print from a software application?YES ➜Go to step 4.NOThe job will not print. A PS error page or list of co

140 Chapter 4 - Problem solvingEN4 Does the job print as expected? (Continued on the following page.)NOPrint is garbled or only a portion of the page

ENDetermining printer problems141Does the job print as expected? (continued)YES ➜Go to step 5.NOThe print job is not formatted correctly.Pages are not

142 Chapter 4 - Problem solvingEN5 Does the printer select the proper trays, output locations, and paper handling accessories? YES ➜For other problem

ENDetermining printer problems143Troubleshooting flowchart for Macintosh users1 Can you print from a software application?YES ➜Go to step 2.NOThe Maci

144 Chapter 4 - Problem solvingEN2 Does the job print as expected?YES ➜For other problems, check the Contents, the Index, or the printer online help.

ENDetermining printer problems145Selecting an alternate PPD1Open the Chooser from the Apple menu. 2Click the LaserWriter 8 icon.3If you are on a netwo

146 Chapter 4 - Problem solvingENTroubleshooting the optional printer hard disk accessoryTroubleshooting the optional printer hard disk accessoryItem

ENTroubleshooting PS147Troubleshooting PSPS troubleshootingItem ExplanationA text listing of PS commands prints instead of your PS printing job.The co

ENWhere to look for more information13Where to look for more informationSeveral references are available for use with this printer. Additional informa

148 Chapter 4 - Problem solvingENTroubleshooting optional HP Fast InfraRed Receiver problemsTroubleshooting HP Fast InfraRed Receiver problems Item E

ENTroubleshooting optional HP Fast InfraRed Receiver problems149The print job has been properly sent, but the printer will not print.If the connection

150 Chapter 4 - Problem solvingENCommunicating with an optional HP JetDirect print serverIf the printer contains an optional HP JetDirect print serve

ENChecking the printer configuration151Checking the printer configurationFrom the printer control panel, you can print pages that give details about t

152 Chapter 4 - Problem solvingENConfiguration pageUse the configuration page to view current printer settings, to help troubleshoot printer problems

ENChecking the printer configuration153 Configuration page6541234100 Series printers1Printer Information Lists the serial number, HP JetSend IP addres

154 Chapter 4 - Problem solvingENSupplies status pageUse the supplies status page to obtain information about the toner cartridge installed in the pr

ENChecking the printer configuration155 Supplies status page14356721Supplies website Local website for ordering supplies through the Internet.2Cartrid

156 Chapter 4 - Problem solvingENPCL or PS font listUse the font lists to see which fonts are currently installed in the printer. (The font lists als

ENHP Customer Care Service and Support1575Service and supportHP Customer Care Service and SupportOnline servicesFor 24-hour access to information, we

14 About this guideENUsing the printer Getting Started GuideInformation for setting up your printer (Getting Started), as well as tips and quick info

158 Chapter 5 - Service and supportENSoftware utilities and electronic informationCountries/regions Contact informationU.S. Monday - Friday: 6:00 am -

ENHP Customer Care Service and Support159Latin AmericaArgentina8:30 to19:30 hrs.Buenos Aires: Brazil8:00 to19:00 hrs.São Paulo:Chile8:30 to18:30 hrs.C

160 Chapter 5 - Service and supportENHP direct ordering for accessories or suppliesTo order accessories or supplies:● call (800) 752-0900 (U.S.) or (8

ENHP Customer Care Service and Support161HP SupportPacksThe HP SupportPack is a packaged service agreement that upgrades your basic LaserJet product w

162 Chapter 5 - Service and supportENCustomer support options worldwide“Worldwide country/region sales and service offices” on page 172 contains addre

ENCustomer support options worldwide163European HP Customer Care Center language and in-country options availableOpen Monday through Friday 8:30 - 18:

164 Chapter 5 - Service and supportENIn-country/region support numbersHP provides a free telephone support service during the warranty period. By call

ENWarranty information165Warranty informationFor warranty statements, see “Hewlett-Packard limited warranty statement” on page 167 and “Limited warran

166 Chapter 5 - Service and supportENService information formWHO IS RETURNING THE EQUIPMENT?Date:Person to contact: Phone: ( )Alternate contact: P

ENHewlett-Packard limited warranty statement167Hewlett-Packard limited warranty statement1. HP warrants to you, the end-user customer, that HP hardwar

ENOverview151Printer basicsOverviewCongratulations on your purchase of an HP LaserJet 4100 series printer. If you have not done so, see the getting st

168 Chapter 5 - Service and supportEN7 TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY LOCAL LAW, THE REMEDIES IN THIS WARRANTY STATEMENT ARE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDIE

ENLimited warranty for toner cartridge life169Limited warranty for toner cartridge lifeNoteThe warranty below applies to the toner cartridge that came

170 Chapter 5 - Service and supportENHP software license termsATTENTION: USE OF THE SOFTWARE IS SUBJECT TO THE HP SOFTWARE LICENSE TERMS SET FORTH BEL

ENHP software license terms171TransferYour license will automatically terminate upon any transfer of the Software. Upon transfer, you must deliver the

172 Chapter 5 - Service and supportENWorldwide country/region sales and service officesNote Before calling an HP Sales and Service office, be sure to

ENWorldwide country/region sales and service offices173FinlandHewlett-Packard Oy Street Address:Piispankalliontie 1702200 ESPOOFinlandP.O.Box Address:

174 Chapter 5 - Service and supportENGreeceG-Systems Hewlett-Packard Distributor76, Ymittou Street11634 AthensPhone Number: (30/1) 7264045 Fax: (30/1)

ENWorldwide country/region sales and service offices175PortugalHewlett-Packard Portugal S.A. Av. Marginal, Ed. Parque OceanoPiso 5°-G-St° Amaro de Oei

176 Chapter 5 - Service and supportENGöteborgHewlett-Packard Sverige AB Vädursgatan 6Box 5328S-402 27 GÖTEBORGSwedenPhone Number: (46/31) 35 18 00 Fax

ENWorldwide country/region sales and service offices177Latin America and South AmericaArgentinaHewlett-Packard Argentina Montañeses 21401428 Buenos Ai

16 Chapter 1 - Printer basicsENPrinter features and benefitsSpeed and throughput● instant-on fuser prints the first page in 12 seconds● prints letter-

178 Chapter 5 - Service and supportENEcuadorComplementos Electrónicos S.A. Av. General Enriquez 1800 San Rafael, EcuadorPhone Number: (593-2) 334257 F

ENWorldwide country/region sales and service offices179Asia and the PacificAustraliaMelbourne Hewlett-Packard Australia Ltd.31-41 Joseph StreetBlackbu

180 Chapter 5 - Service and supportENXi'an Branch Office 3/F East New TechnologyTrade Center A16Yanta Lu Zhong DuanXi'an 710054 PRC Phone Nu

ENWorldwide country/region sales and service offices181IndonesiaBandung P.T. Berca HardayaperkasaJalan Tengku Angkasa No. 33Bandung 40132Phone Number:

182 Chapter 5 - Service and supportENSingaporeHewlett-Packard Singapore (Sales) Pte Ltd 450 Alexandra RoadSingapore 119960Phone Number: 65 275 3888 Ad

ENWorldwide country/region sales and service offices183IbarakiHewlett-Packard Japan Ltd. Mito Yomiuri-Kaikan Bldg.2-4-2 Minami-machi, Mito-shiIbaraki

184 Chapter 5 - Service and supportENMiddle East and AfricaAlgeriaRTI Algeria 26, Bis rue Mohammed Hadj-Ahmed(ex. Rue Jean Pierre Dinet)16035 Hydra Al

ENWorldwide country/region sales and service offices185MoroccoSICOTEL Complexe des HabousTour C, avenue des FarCasablanca 01Phone Number: +212 (02) 31

186 Chapter 5 - Service and supportENUnited Arab EmiratesEmitac Ltd. Block RBS Arenco Bldg.Zabel RoadP.O. Box 8391DubaiPhone Number: (971/4) 37-75-91

ENOverview187ASpecificationsOverviewThis appendix includes:●paper specifications●printer specifications●product compatibility matrix

ENPrinter features and benefits17Expandable design●optional paper handling accessories:• stackable 500-sheet paper trays (up to two additional trays)•

188 Appendix A - SpecificationsENPaper specificationsHP LaserJet printers produce excellent print quality. This printer accepts a variety of media, su

ENPaper specifications189Supported sizes and weights of paper Supported sizes and weights of paper (one-sided printing) - tray 1aSize DimensionsbWeigh

190 Appendix A - SpecificationsENSupported sizes and weights of paper - trays 2, 3, and 4Size DimensionsaWeight CapacitybLetter216 by 279 mm(8.5 by 11

ENPaper specifications191Supported sizes and weights of paper - optional envelope feederSize Dimensions Weight CapacityMonarch(#7-3/4)98.4 by 190.5 mm

192 Appendix A - SpecificationsENSupported types of paperThe printer supports the following types of paper:Guidelines for using paperFor best results,

ENPaper specifications193NoteDo not use letterhead paper that is printed with low-temperature inks, such as those used in some types of thermography.

194 Appendix A - SpecificationsENPaper weight equivalence tableUse this table to determine approximate equivalent points in weight specifications othe

ENPaper specifications19566 169 92 114 138 154 25067 171 94 115 140 155 25370 178 98 120 146 162 26472 183100 123 150 166 271a. U.S. postcard measurem

196 Appendix A - SpecificationsENLabelsCAUTION To avoid damaging the printer, use only labels recommended for use in laser printers.If you have proble

ENPaper specifications197EnvelopesEnvelope constructionEnvelope construction is critical. Envelope fold lines can vary considerably, not only between

18 Chapter 1 - Printer basicsENPrinter configurationsThis printer is available in four configurations:HP LaserJet 4100● 16 MB RAM● 100-sheet paper tra

198 Appendix A - SpecificationsENEnvelope marginsThe following table gives typical address margins for a Commercial #10 or DL envelope.Note For the be

ENPaper specifications199Card stock construction●Smoothness: Card stock should have smoothness in the range of 100 to 180 Sheffield.●Construction: Car

200 Appendix A - SpecificationsENPrinter specificationsPhysical dimensionsHP LaserJet 4100/4100N475 mm(18.7 in)top cover open345 mm(13.6 in)top cover

ENPrinter specifications201Printer weight (without toner cartridge)Environmental specificationsElectrical specifications Values are subject to change.

202 Appendix A - SpecificationsENAcoustic emissions (per ISO 9296)General specificationsPrinter state Sound power levelaBystander positionPrinting, 25

ENProduct compatibility matrix203Product compatibility matrixProduct compatibility matrix ProductProduct numberHP LaserJet printer4000 series 4050 ser

204 Appendix A - SpecificationsENMemory4 MB EDO DIMM8 MB EDO DIMM16 MB EDO DIMM4 MB SDRAM DIMM8 MB SDRAM DIMM8 MB SDRAM DIMM16 MB SDRAM DIMM16 MB SDRA

ENOverview205BControl panel menusOverviewYou can perform most routine printing tasks from the computer through the printer driver or software applicat

206 Appendix B - Control panel menusENQuick Copy Jobs MenuThis menu provides a list of the quick copy jobs stored on the printer’s hard disk accessory

ENPrivate/Stored Jobs Menu207Private/Stored Jobs MenuThis menu provides a list of the stored jobs on the printer’s hard disk accessory. The user can p

ENPrinter parts and locations19Printer parts and locationsTop cover (toner cartridge underneath)Control panelPower switchTray 1 (100-sheet)Top output

208 Appendix B - Control panel menusENInformation MenuThis menu contains printer information pages that give details about the printer and its configu

ENInformation Menu209PRINTSUPPLIES STATUSThe supplies status page shows toner cartridge information, statistics on the total number of pages and jobs

210 Appendix B - Control panel menusENPaper Handling MenuWhen paper handling settings are correctly configured through the control panel, you can prin

ENPaper Handling Menu211TRAY 1 TYPE=PLAINFor supported paper types, see “Supported types of paper” on page 192.This item appears only when TRAY 1 MODE

212 Appendix B - Control panel menusENSMALL PAPER SPEED=NORMALNORMALSLOWSelect SLOW when alternately printing envelopes (or small paper) and standard

ENPrinting Menu213Printing MenuSome items in this menu can be accessed from a software application, or from the printer driver (if the appropriate dri

214 Appendix B - Control panel menusENUNIT OF MEASURE=INCHES(110V printers)orMILLIMETERS(220V printers)INCHESMILLIMETERSThis item appears only when CO

ENPrinting Menu215PCL FONT NUMBER=00 to 999The printer assigns a number to each font and lists them on the PCL font list (see “PCL or PS font list” on

216 Appendix B - Control panel menusENCOURIER FONT=REGULARREGULARDARKSelect the version of Courier font to use:REGULAR: The internal Courier font avai

ENPrint Quality Menu217Print Quality MenuSome items in this menu can be accessed from a software application, or from the printer driver (if the appro

20 Chapter 1 - Printer basicsEN1 Fuser (can be removed to clear paper jams)2 Rear output bin (straight-through paper path)3 Power connector4 Dust cove

218 Appendix B - Control panel menusENECONOMODE=OFF OFFONTurn EconoMode on (to save toner) or off (for high quality).EconoMode creates draft-quality p

ENConfiguration Menu219Configuration MenuItems in this menu affect the printer’s behavior. Configure the printer according to your printing needs. Con

220 Appendix B - Control panel menusENCLEARABLE WARNINGS=JOBJOBONSet the amount of time that a clearable warning is displayed on the printer control p

ENConfiguration Menu221PRINT PS ERRORS=OFFOFFONSelect ON to print the PS error page when PS errors occur.RAM DISK=AUTO OFFONAUTODetermine how the RAM

222 Appendix B - Control panel menusENI/O MenuItems in the I/O (input/output) Menu affect the communication between the printer and the computer.I/O M

ENResets Menu223Resets MenuUse the reset and restore options on this menu with caution. You can lose buffered page data or printer configuration setti

224 Appendix B - Control panel menusENPOWERSAVE=ONONOFFThis item turns PowerSave mode on or off. PowerSave mode does the following:• minimizes the amo

ENEIO Menu225EIO MenuThe EIO (enhanced input/output) Menu appears only when an EIO device is installed in an EIO slot on the printer (such as an HP Je

226 Appendix B - Control panel menusENCFG IPX/SPX=NO NOYESSelect whether you want to access the IPX/SPX menu and set IPX/SPX protocol parameters.NO: B

ENEIO Menu227CFG LINK=NO NOYESSelect whether you want to manually configure the HP JetDirect 10/100Base-TX print server’s network link speed and commu

ENAccessories and supplies21Accessories and suppliesYou can increase the capabilities of the printer with optional accessories and supplies, as shown

228 Appendix B - Control panel menusEN

ENOverview229CPrinter memory and expansionOverviewThe printer has three dual in-line memory module (DIMM) slots for upgrading with:●more printer memor

230 Appendix C - Printer memory and expansionENInstalling memoryCAUTIONStatic electricity can damage dual in-line memory modules (DIMMs). When handlin

ENInstalling memory2316Remove the DIMM from the antistatic package. Hold the DIMM with fingers against the side edges and thumbs against the back edge

232 Appendix C - Printer memory and expansionENChecking memory installationFollow this procedure to verify that DIMMs are installed correctly:1 Check

ENInstalling EIO cards/mass storage233Installing EIO cards/mass storageFollow this procedure to install an EIO card or mass storage device:1Turn the p

234 Appendix C - Printer memory and expansionEN

ENOverview235DPrinter commandsOverviewMost software applications do not require you to enter printer commands. See your computer and software document

236 Appendix D - Printer commandsENUnderstanding PCL 5e printer command syntaxBefore using printer commands, compare these characters: Many printer co

ENUnderstanding PCL 5e printer command syntax237Combining escape sequencesEscape sequences may be combined into one escape sequence string. There are

22 Chapter 1 - Printer basicsENOrdering informationItems and part numbersUse only parts and accessories specifically designed for this printer. See th

238 Appendix D - Printer commandsENSelecting PCL 5e fontsThe printer font list provides PCL 5e printer commands for selecting fonts (see “PCL or PS fo

ENUnderstanding PCL 5e printer command syntax239Common PCL 5e printer commands Common PCL 5e printer commands Function Command Options (#)Job control

240 Appendix D - Printer commandsENPage control commands (continued)Top M ar g in?&l#E# = number of linesText Length (bottom margin)?&l#F# =

ENUnderstanding PCL 5e printer command syntax241Font selectionSymbol Sets?(#8U = HP Roman-8 Symbol Set10U = IBM Layout (PC-8) (code page 437) Default

242 Appendix D - Printer commandsEN

ENFCC regulations243ERegulatory informationFCC regulationsThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital dev

244 Appendix E - Regulatory informationENEnvironmental product stewardship programProtecting the environmentHewlett-Packard Company is committed to pr

ENEnvironmental product stewardship program245This HP LaserJet printer also contributes to protecting the environment in the following ways:●Plastics

246 Appendix E - Regulatory informationEN●Non-U.S. recycling returnsFor non-U.S. returns, check the toner cartridge recycling information in the box f

ENEnvironmental product stewardship program247Declaration of Conformityaccording to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014Manufacturer’s Name:Hewlett-Packard C

ENOrdering information234On the left side of the Device Configuration page, double-click Order Supplies. This provides a URL from which to purchase co

248 Appendix E - Regulatory informationENSafety statementsLaser safety statementThe Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) of the U.S. Food

ENSafety statements249Laser statement for FinlandLuokan 1 laserlaiteKlass 1 Laser ApparatHP LaserJet 4100, 4100N, 4100TN, 4100DTN laserkirjoitin on kä

250 Appendix E - Regulatory informationENVarning!Om laserprinterns skyddshölje öppnas då apparaten är i funktion, utsättas användaren för osynlig lase

ENOverview251FEmbedded web serverOverviewThis printer comes equipped with an embedded web server. Accessing the embedded web server from your PC’s sta

252 Appendix F - Embedded web serverENAccessing the embedded web serverNote To use the embedded web server, you must have an IP-based network and web

ENEmbedded web server pages253Home pagesThe home pages of the embedded web server are the informational pages for the printer. These include:●Printer

254 Appendix F - Embedded web serverEN●Order supplies pageThe remaining life of the different consumables is shown on this page, and the links to the

ENIndex255IndexSymbols?in control panel messages 31on control panel 29Numerics100-sheet paper tray. See tray 110Base-T cards, ordering 2210Base-TX

256 IndexENcanceling print jobsfrom control panel 30with embedded web server 251capacity500-sheet paper tray 190circuit 201duplexer 191envelope fee

ENIndex257253configure printer page (embedded web server) 253configuringalerts 94control panel messages 40custom paper 213embedded web server langua

24 Chapter 1 - Printer basicsENPaper handlingItem Part number Description or use500-sheet feeder and paper trayC8055A Stackable paper feeder and 500-s

258 IndexENparts information 160service agreements 160worldwide support options 162Customization Utility 36customizingSee also configuringtray 1 o

ENIndex259ordering 22paper orientation 51supported paper sizes 49supported paper sizes and weights 191troubleshooting 110using with rear output bin

260 IndexENviewing 208event log page (embedded web server) 253exiting control panel menus 30expandingmemory 229printer capability 229extended warran

ENIndex261guidelinescard stock 63, 199custom-size paper 63duplexing 50envelopes 55, 197labels 61, 196paper 188, 192transparencies 62, 196Hhard disk a

262 IndexENinfraredinstalling software 80printing with 80input traysbad connection message 112cannot feed paper 112clearing paper jams 102empty c

ENIndex263LaserJet paper. See HP LaserJet paperLaserJet Utility. See HP LaserJet UtilityLaserWriter printer driver 40latest printer drivers 33layou

264 IndexENspecifications 202upgrading 229Menu key 30menu maplocation in control panel menus 208printing 32, 151menu tree. See menu mapmenus. See c

ENIndex265orientation setting 214orientinglabel sheets 61special paper 54transparencies 62OS/2 printer drivers 35other links page (embedded web se

266 IndexENprinting 156PDF (portable document format) documentsbrowsing with thumbnails 11finding information 10finding words 11icons 9increasing a

ENIndex267print speed 202, 217printercleaning 88compatibility matrix 203configurations 18configuring settings with embedded web server 253control p

ENOrdering information25HardwareItem Part number Description or useFIR receiver C4103A Fast InfraRed Receiver.Cables and interfacesItem Part number De

268 IndexENwatermarks 66with infrared receiver 80Printing Menu 213private jobdeleting 77printing 76releasing 76specifying 76Private/Stored Jobs Menu

ENIndex269resellers, HP authorized 160Reset Memory setting 223Resets Menu 223resetting the printer 223resolutiondpi capabilities 16FastRes 16leve

270 IndexENcycling through and selecting at control panel 30envelope size 210input/output communication 222jam recovery 220maintenance message 220

ENIndex271recycling outside U.S. 246usage report 154website 245supplies page (embedded web server) 253supplies status pagedescription 155location i

272 IndexENsetting size from control panel 70setting type 211supported paper sizes and weights 189tray 2adjusting for paper 47bad connection messa

ENIndex273wavy paper problem 135Web JetAdmin. See HP Web JetAdminweb server. See embedded web serverwebsitesAdobe Acrobat Reader 12HP JetSend 38H

274 IndexEN

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26 Chapter 1 - Printer basicsENDocumentationItem Part number Description or useHP LaserJet Printer Family Paper Specification Guide 5963-7863 A guide

ENOrdering information27Printing supplies Item Part number Description or useToner cartridges6,000 pages 10,000 pagesC8061AC8061XReplacement HP UltraP

HP LaserJet 4100, 4100N, 4100TN, and 4100DTN PrintersUser Guide

28 Chapter 1 - Printer basicsENHP Office PaperLetter (8.5 by 11 in), 500 sheets/ream, 10-ream cartonLetter (8.5 by 11 in), 3-hole, 500 sheets/ream, 10

ENControl panel layout29Control panel layoutControl panelThe printer’s control panel consists of the following:Control panel lightsReadyDataAttentionM

30 Chapter 1 - Printer basicsENControl panel keysKey FunctionGO • Places the printer either online or offline.• Prints any data residing in the print

ENControl panel layout31Using the printer online help systemThis printer features an online help system on the control panel that provides instruction

32 Chapter 1 - Printer basicsENControl panel menusFor a complete list of control panel items and possible values, see "Control panel menus"

ENPrinter software33Printer softwareSoftware providedThe printer comes with printing software and other helpful software on a CD. If your computer doe

34 Chapter 1 - Printer basicsENDepending on the configuration of Windows-based computers, the installation program for the printer software automatica

ENPrinter software35Printer driversPrinter drivers access the printer features and allow the computer to communicate with the printer (via a printer l

36 Chapter 1 - Printer basicsENSoftware for Windows-based computersNetwork administrators: If the printer is attached to a network through an HP JetDi

ENPrinter software37Choose the right printer driver for your needsChoose a printer driver based on the way you use the printer.●Use the PCL 6 driver t

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38 Chapter 1 - Printer basicsENHP JetSend communications technologyHP JetSend is a technology from Hewlett-Packard that allows devices to communicate

ENPrinter software39How the JetSend communications technology worksNetworked devicesTo use the HP JetSend capability between networked devices, print

40 Chapter 1 - Printer basicsENSoftware for Macintosh computersPostScript Printer Description files (PPDs)PPDs, in combination with the Apple LaserWri

ENPrinter software41Software for networksFor a summary of available HP network installation and configuration software solutions, see the HP JetDirect

42 Chapter 1 - Printer basicsEN

ENOverview432Printing tasksOverviewThis chapter presents basic printing tasks, such as:●selecting the output bin●loading the trays●printing on both si

44 Chapter 2 - Printing tasksENSelecting the output binThe printer has two output locations: the rear output bin and the top output bin. To use the t

ENSelecting the output bin45Printing to the rear output binThe printer always prints to the rear output bin if it is open. Paper printed to this bin w

46 Chapter 2 - Printing tasksENLoading tray 1Tray 1 is a multi-purpose tray that holds up to 100 sheets of paper, 10 envelopes, or 20 index cards. Th

ENLoading trays 2, 3, and 447Loading trays 2, 3, and 4Trays 2, 3, and 4 are 500-sheet paper trays. Tray 3 is optional and comes with the 4100TN and 41

ENContents3ContentsAbout this guide 9How to use this online user guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Navigational features in thi

48 Chapter 2 - Printing tasksEN3 Load paper into the tray. 4 Make sure the paper is flat in the tray at all four corners and below the front and back

ENPrinting both sides of paper (optional duplexer)49Printing both sides of paper (optional duplexer)The printer can automatically print on both sides

50 Chapter 2 - Printing tasksENGuidelines for printing both sides of paperNote the following guidelines:● Do not print on both sides of labels, trans

ENPrinting both sides of paper (optional duplexer)51Placement for paper requiring a specific orientationSeveral kinds of paper require a specific orie

52 Chapter 2 - Printing tasksENLayout options for printing both sides of paperThe four duplex orientation options are shown below. These options can

ENPrinting special paper53Printing special paperThis section discusses printing on types of paper that require special handling:●“Printing small or na

54 Chapter 2 - Printing tasksENFor tray 1, load paper with the side-to-be-printed facing up, and the top, short edge toward the printer.For all other

ENPrinting special paper55Printing envelopesWith the optional envelope feeder, the printer will automatically feed up to 75 envelopes. To order an env

56 Chapter 2 - Printing tasksENLoading envelopes in tray 11 Open tray 1, but do not pull out the extension. (Most envelopes feed best without the ext

ENPrinting special paper57Feeding envelopes automatically (optional envelope feeder)With the optional envelope feeder, the printer will automatically

4 ContentsEN2 Printing tasksOverview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43Selecting the output bin

58 Chapter 2 - Printing tasksENInserting and removing the envelope feeder1 Open tray 1.2 Remove the plastic cover from the printer. (Replace the cove

ENPrinting special paper59Loading envelopes in the envelope feederNotePrint only on envelopes approved for use in the printer (see “Printing envelopes

60 Chapter 2 - Printing tasksEN4 Adjust the guides to touch the envelopes without bending them. Make sure the envelope feeder is not overfilled.5 Low

ENPrinting special paper61Printing labelsUse only labels recommended for use in laser printers. Make sure that labels meet the correct specifications

62 Chapter 2 - Printing tasksENPrinting transparenciesUse only transparencies recommended for use in laser printers. For transparency specifications,

ENPrinting special paper63Printing cards, custom-size, and heavy paperCustom-size paper can be printed from any tray. For paper specifications, see “P

64 Chapter 2 - Printing tasksENNote Settings in the printer driver and software application override control panel settings. (Software application se

ENAdvanced printing tasks65Advanced printing tasksThis section will help you take full advantage of the printer’s features.Using features in the print

66 Chapter 2 - Printing tasksENSaving printer setup information (Quick Sets)Printer drivers allow you to save the printer settings you use most often

ENAdvanced printing tasks67Different first pageFollow these instructions for printing a first page that is different from other pages in the print job

ENContents5Cleaning the printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88General guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

68 Chapter 2 - Printing tasksENCustomizing what tray is used for printingUnderstanding tray orderWhen the printer receives a print job, it selects th

ENAdvanced printing tasks69Customizing tray 1 operationThe printer can be set to print from tray 1 as long as it is loaded, or to print only from tray

70 Chapter 2 - Printing tasksENPrinting by type and size of paper (locking trays)You can configure the printer to select paper by type (such as plain

ENAdvanced printing tasks71•Optional envelope feeder: Set the paper size from the Paper Handling Menu.4From the software or printer driver, select the

72 Chapter 2 - Printing tasksENJob retention featuresTo use the job retention features listed below, you must install a hard disk accessory in the pr

ENJob retention features73Deleting a quick copy jobWhen a user sends a quick copy job, the printer overwrites any previous jobs with the same user and

74 Chapter 2 - Printing tasksENProofing and holding a jobThe proof and hold feature provides a quick and easy way to print and proof one copy of a jo

ENJob retention features75Deleting a held jobWhen a user sends a proof and hold job, the printer automatically deletes that user’s previous proof and

76 Chapter 2 - Printing tasksENPrinting a private jobThe private printing feature lets a user specify that a job is not printed until that user relea

ENJob retention features77Deleting a private jobA private job is automatically deleted from the printer’s hard disk accessory after the user releases

6 ContentsENCommunicating with an optional HP JetDirect print server . . . . .150Checking the printer configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

78 Chapter 2 - Printing tasksENStoring a print jobThe user can download a print job to the printer’s hard disk accessory without printing it. The use

ENStoring a print job79Deleting a stored jobJobs stored on the printer’s hard disk accessory can be deleted from the control panel.1Press MENU repeate

80 Chapter 2 - Printing tasksENPrinting with the optional HP Fast InfraRed ReceiverThe optional HP Fast InfraRed Receiver enables wireless printing f

ENPrinting with the optional HP Fast InfraRed Receiver813Change PostScript Printer Description (PPD) File to match the printer.4On the File menu, sele

82 Chapter 2 - Printing tasksENInterrupting and resuming printingThe job interrupt and resume feature lets you temporarily stop the job that is curre

ENOverview833Printer maintenanceOverviewThis chapter explains basic printer maintenance:●managing the toner cartridge●cleaning the printer●cleaning th

84 Chapter 3 - Printer maintenanceENManaging the toner cartridgeHP toner cartridgesWhen you use a genuine new HP toner cartridge (part number C8061A

ENManaging the toner cartridge85Toner cartridge storageDo not remove the toner cartridge from its package until you are ready to use it. The shelf lif

86 Chapter 3 - Printer maintenanceENUsing printer softwareThree things are required to use this feature:● the “Supplies Information and Ordering” sof

ENManaging the toner cartridge87Toner low and toner out conditionsWhen toner is lowWhen toner is low, the printer control panel displays a TONER LOW m

ENContents7Appendix B Control panel menusOverview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .205Control pane

88 Chapter 3 - Printer maintenanceENCleaning the printerGeneral guidelinesFollow the cleaning procedure on the following page every time you change t

ENCleaning the printer89Cleaning procedure1Turn the printer off and unplug the power cord.2Open the top cover and remove the toner cartridge.WARNING!A

90 Chapter 3 - Printer maintenanceEN5 Reinstall the toner cartridge, close the top cover, plug the power cord in, and turn the printer on.5

ENCleaning the fuser91Cleaning the fuserRun the printer cleaning page to keep the fuser free of toner and paper particles that can sometimes accumulat

92 Chapter 3 - Printer maintenanceENRunning the cleaning page automaticallyUsing the procedure below, you can set the printer to print cleaning pages

ENPerforming preventative maintenance93Performing preventative maintenanceYou should replace certain parts when the PERFORM PRINTER MAINTENANCE messag

94 Chapter 3 - Printer maintenanceENConfiguring alertsYou can use HP Web JetAdmin or the printer’s embedded web server to configure the system to ale

ENOverview954Problem solvingOverviewThis chapter will help you to troubleshoot and solve printer problems.Clear paper jamsOccasionally, paper can jam

96 Chapter 4 - Problem solvingENClearing paper jamsIf the printer control panel displays a paper jam message, look for paper in the locations indicat

ENClearing paper jams97Paper jam locations1Top cover and toner cartridge area2Optional envelope feeder3Input tray areas4Optional duplexer5Output areas