HP Color LaserJet CM4730 User Manual

							Media typeMedia
specificationsMedia quantityDriver settingsPaper orientationOutput
Heavy0.13 mm (0.005
in.) thickMaximum stack
height: 56 mm (2.2
in.)Light glossy,
glossy, or heavy
glossySide to be printed
on facing up 
Glossy Range:
75 g/m
2 (20 lb)
bond to 120 g/m2
(32 lb) bondMaximum stack
height: 56 mm (2.2
in.)Light glossy,
glossy, or heavy
glossySide to be printed
on facing up 
Table 9-2  Tray 2, tray 3, and tray 4 media information (continued)
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							Windows printer-driver features
Create and use printing shortcuts in Windows
Use printing shortcuts to save the current driver settings for reuse. Shortcuts are available on most
printer-driver tabs. You can save up to 25 printing shortcuts.
Create a printing shortcut
1.On the File menu in the software program, click Print.
2.Select the driver, and then click Properties or Preferences.
3.Select the print settings that you want to use. Click Save As.
4.In the Printing Shortcuts box, type a name for the shortcut.
5.Click OK.
Use printing shortcuts
1.On the File menu in the software program, click Print.
2.Select the driver, and then click Properties or Preferences.
3.Select the shortcut that you want to use from the Printing Shortcuts box.
4.Click OK.
NOTETo use printer-driver default settings, select Factory Default.
Set a custom paper size
1.On the File menu in the software program, click Print.
2.Select the driver, and then click Properties or Preferences.
3.On the Paper/Quality tab, click Custom.
4.On the Custom Paper Size window, type the name of the custom paper size.
5.Type the paper-size length and width. If you type a size that is too small or too large, the driver
adjusts the size to the minimum or maximum size that is allowed.
6.If necessary, click the button to change the unit of measure between millimeters and inches.
7.Click Save.
8.Click OK. The name that you saved appears in the paper-size list for future use.
Use different paper and print covers
Follow these instructions for printing a first page that is different from other pages in the print job.
1.On the File menu in the software program, click Print.
2.Select the driver, and then click Properties or Preferences.
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							3.Click the Paper/Quality tab.
4.In the Special pages list box, click Print pages on different paper.
5.Click Settings.
6.Select the settings that you want to use to print specific pages on different paper. Click Add.
7.Click OK to return to the Paper/Quality tab.
8.Click OK.
NOTEThe paper size must be the same for all pages of the print job.
Print a blank first page
1.On the File menu in the software program, click Print.
2.Select the driver, and then click Properties or Preferences.
3.Click the Paper/Quality tab.
4.In the Special pages list box, click Covers.
5.Click Settings.
6.Select the settings that you want to use to add blank or preprinted covers. Click Add.
7.Click OK to return to the Paper/Quality tab.
8.Click OK.
Use watermarks
A watermark is a notice, such as Confidential, that is printed in the background of each page of a
document.
1.On the File menu in the software program, click Print.
2.Select the driver, and then click Properties or Preferences.
3.From the Effects tab, click the Watermarks drop-down list.
4.Click the watermark that you want to use. To create a new watermark, click Edit.
5.If you want the watermark to appear only on the first page of the document, click First Page
Only.
6.Click OK.
To remove the watermark, click (none) in the Watermarks drop-down list.
Resize documents
Use the document resizing options to scale a document to a percentage of its normal size. You can also
choose to print a document on a different size paper, with or without scaling.
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							Reduce or enlarge a document
1.On the File menu in the software program, click Print.
2.Select the driver, and then click Properties or Preferences.
3.On the Effects tab, next to % of Actual Size, type the percentage by which you want to reduce or
enlarge your document.
You can also use the scroll bar to adjust the percentage.
4.Click OK.
Print a document onto a different paper size
1.On the File menu in the software program, click Print.
2.Select the driver, and then click Properties or Preferences.
3.On the Effects tab, click Print Document On.
4.Select the paper size to print on.
5.To print the document without scaling it  t o  f it ,  m a k e  s u r e  t h a t  t h e  Scale to Fit option is not selected.
6.Click OK.
Print multiple pages on one sheet of paper in Windows
You can print more than one page on a single sheet of paper.
1.On the File menu in the software program, click Print.
2.Select the driver, and then click Properties or Preferences.
3.Click the Finishing tab.
4.In the section for Document Options, select the number of pages that you want to print on each
sheet (1, 2, 4, 6, 9, or 16).
5.If the number of pages is greater than 1, select the correct options for Print Page Borders and
Page Order.
●If you need to change the page orientation, click Portrait or Landscape.
6.Click OK. The product is now set to print the number of pages per sheet that you have selected.
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							Print on both sides of the page (duplex printing)
Automatic two-sided (duplex) printing
Specify two-sided printing options in your software program or in the printer driver. If you cannot see
this option, use the following information to make the duplex printing options available.
●Verify that the printer driver is configured to show the two-sided printing options: automatic and
manual. To change or verify the configuration, click the Start button, choose Settings, and click
Printers and Faxes. Then right-click on the printer and select Properties. On the Device
Settings tab, verify that the duplexer is shown as installed and that the Allow Manual
Duplexing option is enabled.
●After the two-sided printing option appears, select the appropriate settings in the printer-driver
software, including the page and binding orientation.
●Automatic two-sided printing is not supported for certain media types:
●Transparencies
●Envelopes
●Labels
●Heavy, extra heavy, cardstock, and HP Tough paper
The maximum weight paper for automatic duplex printing is 120 g/m
2 (32 lb) bond.
●Automatic two-sided printing only supports the following media sizes:
●Letter
●Legal
●B5
●Executive
●8.5 x 13
●A4
●Manual two-sided printing can support all sizes and more types of media, excluding transparencies,
envelopes, and labels
●If both automatic and manual two-sided printing are enabled, the MFP will automatically print on
two sides if the duplexer supports the selected size and type. Otherwise, manual duplex will be
enabled.
●For best results, avoid using rough-textured, heavyweight media when duplexing.
●When using special media such as letterhead or forms, place the media face down in tray 2, 3, or
4, with the logo to the left. Place special media face down in tray 1, with the logo feeding into the
MFP last.
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Enable or disable automatic two-sided printing from the control panelIf you cannot adjust two-sided printing settings in  your software program or printer driver, adjust them
on the control panel. The factory default setting is  1-sided.
CAUTION Do not use two-sided printi ng when printing on labels. Serious damage can result.
NOTEChanging settings for two-sided printing on the MFP control panel affects all print jobs.
Whenever possible, change settings for two-sided printing through your software program or
printer driver.
NOTE Any changes made in the printer driver override settings made on the MFP control panel.
1.Scroll to and touch  Administration.
2. Touch  Default Job Options .
3. Touch  Default Print Options
4. Touch  Print Sides .
5. Touch  2-sided .
6. Touch  Save.
Enable or disable automatic two-sided printing in the printer driver
CAUTION Do not use two-sided printi ng when printing on labels. Serious damage can result.
NOTEIn the printer driver,  Print on Both Sides (manually)  is available only when the duplex
printing accessory does not support  the type of print media being used.
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Enable or disable automatic two-sided printing in the Windows printer driver1.Insert enough paper into one of the trays to accommodate the print job.
CAUTION Do not load media that is heavier than 105 g/m2 (28 lb bond). This can jam the
MFP.
2. Open the printer driver.
3. On the  Finishing  tab, click Print on Both Sides .
4. Click  OK.
Layout options for printing on both sides The following are the four duplex orientation  options. To select option 1 or 4, select Flip Pages Up in
the printer driver.
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1. Long-edge landscapeThis layout is often used in  accounting, data processing, and
spreadsheet programs. Every other printed image is oriented
upside-down. Facing pages are read continuously from top to
bottom.
2. Short-edge landscapeEach printed image is oriented right-side-up. Facing pages are
read from top to bottom on the left page, and then from top to
bottom on the right page.
3. Long-edge portraitThis is the default setting, and the most common layout used,
with every printed image oriented right-side-up. Facing pages
are read from top to bottom on the first page, and then from
top to bottom on the second page.
4. Short-edge portrait This layout is often  used with clipboards. Every other printed
image is oriented upside-down. Facing pages are read
continuously from top to bottom.
Options for binding two-sided printing jobs
Before printing a two-sided document, use the printe r driver to select the binding. Long-edge or book
binding is the conventional layout used in book bind ing. Short-edge or tablet binding is the typical
calendar binding.
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							NOTEThe default binding setting is to bind on the long edge when the page is set up for portrait
orientation. To change to long-edge binding, click the Flip Pages Up check box.
Printing booklets
Some versions of the printer driver offer booklet-printing settings. Select binding on the left or right side
on letter, legal, or A4 paper size. Windows 2000 and XP support booklet printing for all paper sizes.
Manual two-sided (duplex) printing
If you want to print on two sides (duplex) on paper other than the supported sizes or weights (for example,
paper heavier than 120 g/m2 (32 lb) or very thin paper), you will have to go to the MFP and reinsert the
paper manually after the first side has printed.
CAUTIONDo not use two-sided printing when printing on labels. Serious damage can result.
1.Click the Windows Start button, point to Settings, and then click Printers and Faxes.
2.Right-click the printer and select Properties.
3.Click the Device Settings tab.
4.Select Allow Manual Duplex.
5.Select the appropriate size and type.
6.On the Finishing tab, click Print on Both Sides or Print on Both Sides (Manually).
7.The default binding option is to bind on the long edge of the paper in portrait layout. To change the
setting, click the Finishing tab and select the Flip pages up check box.
8.Click OK. The Print on Both Sides instructions appear. Follow the instructions to finish printing
your document.
NOTEIf the total number of sheets to be duplexed exceeds the tray 1 capacity for manual
duplex jobs, feed the top 100 sheets and press Menu. When prompted, feed the next 100 sheets
and press Menu. Repeat as necessary until all the sheets from the output stack have been loaded
into tray 1.
Layout options for printing on both sides
The four duplex orientation options are shown here. To select option 1 or 4, select Flip Pages Up in the
printer driver.
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1. Long-edge landscapeEvery other printed image is oriented upside-down. Facing pages are read
continuously from top to bottom.
2. Short-edge landscapeEvery printed image is oriented right-side-up. Facing pages are read from top to
bottom.
3. Long-edge portraitThis is the default setting, and the most common layout used. Every printed image
is oriented right-side-up. Facing pages are read from top to bottom.
4. Short-edge portrait Every other printed image  is oriented upside-down. Facing pages are read
continuously from top to bottom.
Create booklets
You can copy two pages on one sheet of paper so you  can fold the pages in the center to form a booklet.
The device arranges the pages in the correct order.  For example, if the original document has eight
pages, the device prints pages 1 and 8 on the same sheet.
1. On the  File menu in the software program, click  Print.
2. Select the driver, and then click  Properties or Preferences .
3. Click the  Finishing  tab.
4. Select  Print On Both Sides .
5. In the drop-down box for  Booklet Layout, select either Left Edge Binding  or Right Edge
Binding . The Pages per Sheet  setting automatically changes to 2 pages per sheet.
6. Click  OK.
Set the stapling options
Select the stapler in the printer driver
1. Click  Start, point to  Settings, and then click  Printers (for Windows 2000) or  Printers and
Faxes  (for Windows XP and Vista).
2. Right-click the HP product icon, and then click  Properties or Printer Preferences .
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							3.Click the Device Settings tab.
4.On the Output tab, click the drop-down list under Staple, and click One-edge.
Configure the printer driver to recognize the optional stapler stacker
1.Open the Printers folder.
2.Select HP Color LaserJet CM4730 MFP.
3.On the File menu, click Properties.
4.Select the Device Settings tab.
5.Use either of the following methods to select the stapler/stacker:
Scroll to Automatic Configuration, select Update Now, and then click Apply.
-or-
Scroll to Accessory Output Bin, select HP 500-sheet stapler/stacker or HP 3-bin mailbox
mailbox-mode or HP 3-bin mailbox stacker-mode or HP 3-bin mailbox function-separator,
and click Apply.
Setting the color options
Options on the Color tab control how colors are interpreted and printed from software programs. You
can choose either Automatic or Manual color options. For more information, see 
Manage printer color
options on Windows computers.
●Select Automatic to optimize the color and halftone settings for text, graphics, and photographs.
The Automatic setting provides additional color options for programs and operating systems that
support color-management systems. This setting is recommended for printing all color documents.
●Select Manual to adjust the color and halftone settings for text, graphics, and photographs. If you
are using a PCL driver, you can adjust the RGB data. If you are using the PS driver, you can adjust
RGB or CMYK data.
To set the color options
1.On the File menu in the software program, click Print.
2.Select the driver, and then click Properties or Preferences.
3.Click the Color tab.
4.In the Color Options area, select the option that you want to use.
5.If you selected Manual, click Settings to open the Color Settings dialog box. Adjust the individual
settings for text, graphics, and photographs. You can also adjust the general printing settings. Click
OK.
6.In the Color Themes area, select the RGB Color option that you want to use.
7.Click OK.
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