HP LaserJet 4250 User Manual

							Cables and interfaces ..................................................\
...................................................200
Print media ......................................................................................................................200
Appendix B Control panel menus
Retrieve Job menu ......................................................\
....................................................... ...206
Information menu ....................... ....................................................................................... ....208
Paper Handling menu ............... ............................................................................................209
Configure Device menu ......................................................................................................... 213
Printing submenu ............................................................................................................21 3
Print Quality submenu ............. .......................................................................................216
System Setup submenu .............. .............................................................. .....................220
Stapler/stacker submenu ........................................................................\
........................224
I/O submenu .................... .................................................................................... ...........225
Resets submenu .............................................................................................................226
Diagnostics menu .............................................................................................................. ....228
Service menu .......................... ............................................................. .................................229
Appendix C Specifications
HP LaserJet 4250 or 4350 series physical specifications ............. .......................................231
Electrical specifications ..............................................\
....................................................... ....233
Acoustic emissions ............................................................................................................ ....234
Operating environment ......................................................................................................... .235
Paper specifications .......................................................................\
................................... ....236
Printing and paper storage environment ................... .....................................................236
Envelopes ..............................................................\
....................................................... ..237
Labels ....................... ........................................................ ......................................... .....239
Transparencies .......................................................................\
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Appendix D Printer memory and expansion
Overview ........................................................................ .............................................. .........242
Printer memory ................................................................................................................ ......243
To install printer memory ..............................................\
..................................................243
Installing CompactFlash cards .................................................................\
.............................246 To install a CompactFlash card .........................................\
.............................................246
Checking memory installation ........................ .......................................................................249
To verify that DIMMs or CompactFlash cards are installed correctly ............................249
Saving resources (permanent resources) .............................................................................250
Installing EIO cards or mass storage devices ........... ............................................................251
To install EIO cards or mass storage devices ................................................................251
To remove an installed EIO card or mass storage device (optional hard disk) ... ..........251
Appendix E Printer commands
Understanding PCL 6 and PCL 5e printer command syntax ..............................................\
..254
Combining escape sequences ................. ......................................................................254
Using escape characters ........................................................................\
........................255
Selecting PCL 6 and PCL 5 fonts ........................................................................\
...........255
Common PCL 6 and PCL 5 printer commands .....................................................\
.........256
Appendix F Regulatory information
Introduction .................................................................................................................. ..........261
FCC regulations ................................... ......................................... ................................... .....262
Environmental Product Stewardship program ........ ................................... ...........................263
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							Protecting the environment .............................................................................................263
Ozone production ...........................................................................................................263
Energy consumption ........................................................................\
...............................263
HP LaserJet printing supplies .........................................................................................263
Material safety data sheet ........ ......................................................................................264
For more information .................. ................................................................. ...................265
Declaration of conformity ............... ................................................................ .......................266
Country-/region-specific safety statements ...................... .....................................................267
Laser safety statement ................................. ............................................. .....................267
Canadian DOC statement .................. ....................................... .....................................267
Japanese VCCI statement ..............................................................................................267
Korean EMI statement ...................................................\
.................................................267
Finnish laser statement .......... ........................................................................................268
Appendix G Service and support
Hewlett-Packard limited warranty statement ............ ............................................................269
Print Cartridge Limited Warranty Statement .......................... ................................. ..............271
Availability of support and service .........................................................................................27 2
HP maintenance agreements ..................... ..................................................... .....................272
Onsite service agreements ........................................................................\
.....................272
HP Express Exchange (U.S. and Canada only)  ................................... ................................273
To use HP Express Exchange .......... .............................. ...............................................273
Repacking the printer ........................................................................\
................................. ...274
To repack the printer .... ..................................................... ................................. ............274
Service information form ................................... ................................................................... .275
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Printer basics
Thank you for purchasing an HP LaserJet 4250 or 4350 series printer. If you have not done
so, see the getting started guide (start) provided with the printer for setup instructions.
Now that the printer is set up and ready  to use, take a few moments to familiarize yourself
with the printer. This section provides information about the following topics:
●
Quick access to printer information
●
Printer configurations
●
Printer features
●
Printer parts
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Control panel
●
Software
●
Selecting print media
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							Quick access to printer information
This section summarizes the resources that are available to learn more about setting up and
using the printer.
User guide links
●Printer parts
●
Control-panel layout
●
Troubleshooting flowchart
Where to look for more information
Several references are available for use with this printer. See  http://www.hp.com/support/
lj4250  or http://www.hp.com/support/lj4350 .
Setting up the printer
Getting started guide—Provides step-by-step instructions for installing and setting up the
printer. This hard-copy guide is included with each printer.
HP Jetdirect Embedded Print Server Administrators Guide —Contains information for
configuring and troubleshooting an HP Jetdirect embedded print server. You can print a
copy from the CD-ROM that came with the  printer. (Available with models that include an
HP Jetdirect embedded print server.)
Accessory installation guides —Provides step-by-step instructions for installing
accessories, such as an optional tray. A hard-copy guide is supplied with each accessory.
Using the printer
User guide —Contains detailed information for using the printer and for troubleshooting
problems. This guide is available on the CD-ROM that came with the printer. It is also
available through the HP Toolbox software.
Online Help —Contains information about the printer options that are available from within
the printer drivers. To view a Help file,  open the online Help through the printer driver.
HTML (online) user guide —Contains detailed information for using the printer and for
troubleshooting problems. Go to  http://www.hp.com/support/lj4250  or http://www.hp.com/
support/lj4350 . After connecting, click  Manuals.
Printer control-panel Help —This printer features a Help system at the control panel that
provides instructions for resolving most printer errors. To view Help for a message (if
available), press 
 ( HELP button).
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							Printer configurations
The HP LaserJet 4250 or 4350 series printer is available in several configurations.The letters
that follow the printer name indicate the  differences between the configurations. Each letter
refers to a specific feature. Use the information in this section to determine which features
your model has.
NOTE
Not all models are available in all configurations.
Feature designations for the HP LaserJet 4250 or 4350 series
printer
LetterDescription
no letterThis is the base model.
dModels with this designation include a duplexing unit for automatic two-sided printing.
nModels with this designation include an embedded HP Jetdirect print server for
connecting to a 10/100Base-T network.
tModels with this designation include an additional paper tray.
slModels with this designation include a stapler/stacker.
Model descriptions
Printer modelHP LaserJet 4250 seriesHP LaserJet 4350 series
Base model● 48 MB RAM, expandable up to 512 MB
● one 100-sheet tray and one 500-sheet tray
n model●64 MB RAM, expandable up to 512 MB
● one 100-sheet tray and one 500-sheet tray
● HP Jetdirect embedded print server for
connecting to a 10/100Base-TX network●80 MB RAM, expandable up to 512 MB
● one 100-sheet tray and one 500-sheet tray
● HP Jetdirect embedded print server for
connecting to a 10/100Base-TX network
tn model●64 MB RAM, expandable up to 512 MB
● one 100-sheet tray and two 500-sheet trays
● HP Jetdirect embedded print server for
connecting to a 10/100Base-TX network●80 MB RAM, expandable up to 512 MB
● one 100-sheet tray and two 500-sheet trays
● HP Jetdirect embedded print server for
connecting to a 10/100Base-TX network
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							Printer modelHP LaserJet 4250 seriesHP LaserJet 4350 series
dtn model●64 MB RAM, expandable up to 512 MB
● one 100-sheet tray and two 500-sheet trays
● HP Jetdirect embedded print server for
connecting to a 10/100Base-TX network
● duplexer for automatic two-sided printing●80 MB RAM, expandable up to 512 MB
● one 100-sheet tray and two 500-sheet trays
● HP Jetdirect embedded print server for
connecting to a 10/100Base-TX network
● duplexer for automatic two-sided printing
dtnsl model●64 MB RAM, expandable up to 512 MB
● one 100-sheet tray and two 500-sheet trays
● HP Jetdirect embedded print server for
connecting to a 10/100Base-TX network
● duplexer for automatic two-sided printing
● 500-sheet stapler/stacker output accessory●80 MB RAM, expandable up to 512 MB
● one 100-sheet tray and two 500-sheet trays
● HP Jetdirect embedded print server for
connecting to a 10/100Base-TX network
● duplexer for automatic two-sided printing
● 500-sheet stapler/stacker output accessory
Model descriptions (continued)
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							Printer features
The following tables describe the features for the HP LaserJet 4250 or 4350 series printers.
Speed
HP LaserJet 4250 series printerHP LaserJet 4350 series printer
Prints on letter-size paper at 45 pages per
minute (ppm).
Prints on A4-size paper at 43 ppm.Prints on letter-size paper at 55 pages per
minute (ppm).
Prints on A4-size paper at 52 ppm.
Resolution
HP LaserJet 4250 series printerHP LaserJet 4350 series printer
FastRes 1200—produces 1200-dpi print quality
for fast, high-quality printing of business text and
graphics.
ProRes 1200—produces 1200-dpi printing for
the best quality in line art and graphic images.
HP LaserJet cartridges for crisp, sharp output.FastRes 1200—produces 1200-dpi print quality
for fast, high-quality printing of business text and
graphics.
ProRes 1200—produces 1200-dpi printing for
the best quality in line art and graphic images.
HP LaserJet cartridges for crisp, sharp output.
Paper handling
HP LaserJet 4250 series printerHP LaserJet 4350 series printer
HP LaserJet 4250tn, dtn, and dtnsl models hold
up to 1,100 sheets of paper. All other models
hold 600 sheets of paper.
All models are compatible with additional 500-
sheet paper feeders and an optional 1,500-sheet
high-capacity input tray. When the maximum
number of trays are installed, all models can
hold up to 3,100 sheets of paper.
HP LaserJet 4250dtn and dtnsl models include a
duplex printing accessory for automatic two-
sided printing. All other models are compatible
with the optional duplex printing accessory.
HP LaserJet 4250dtnsl model includes a stapler/
stacker that staples up to 15 sheets of paper and
stacks up to 500 sheets of paper. All other
models are compatible with the optional stapler/
stacker.
All models are compatible with an optional 500-
sheet stacking accessory.
All models are compatible with the optional
envelope feeder that can feed up to 75 envelopesHP LaserJet 4350tn, dtn, and dtnsl models hold
up to 1,100 sheets of paper. All other models
hold 600 sheets of paper.
All models are compatible with additional 500-
sheet paper feeders and an optional 1,500-sheet
high-capacity input tray. When the maximum
number of trays are installed, all models can
hold up to 3,100 sheets of paper.
HP LaserJet 4350dtn and dtnsl models include a
duplex printing accessory for automatic two-
sided printing. All other models are compatible
with the optional duplex printing accessory.
HP LaserJet 4350dtnsl model includes a stapler/
stacker that staples up to 15 sheets of paper and
stacks up to 500 sheets of paper. All other
models are compatible with the optional stapler/
stacker.
All models are compatible with an optional 500-
sheet stacking accessory.
All models are compatible with the optional
envelope feeder that can feed up to 75 envelopes
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							Memory and processor
HP LaserJet 4250 series printerHP LaserJet 4350 series printer
The HP LaserJet 4250 model includes 48 MB of
random-access memory (RAM). The
HP LaserJet 4250n and tn models include
64 MB of RAM. The HP LaserJet 4250dtn and
dtnsl models include 80 MB RAM.
All models are expandable up to 512 MB
maximum memory
460-megahertz (MHz) processor speed
All models are compatible with an optional EIO
hard disk.The HP LaserJet 4350n and tn models include
80 MB of random-access memory (RAM). The
HP LaserJet 4350dtn and dtnsl models include
96 MB RAM.
All models are expandable up to 512 MB
maximum memory
460-megahertz (MHz) processor speed
All models are compatible with an optional EIO
hard disk.
Interface connections and networking
HP LaserJet 4250 series printerHP LaserJet 4350 series printer
All models include a bidirectional, extended
capabilities port (ECP) type-B (IEEE 1284-
compliant) parallel connection
All models include a Universal Serial Bus (USB)
2.0 connection
All models include two PCI-based enhanced
input/output (EIO) expansion slots
All models include an HP Jetlink port for
connecting to optional paper-handling devices
HP LaserJet 4250n, tn, dtn, and dtnsl models
include an HP Jetdirect embedded print server
for connecting to a 10/100Base-TX network.
All models are compatible with an optional
802.11b wireless network card.All models include a bidirectional, ECP type-B
(IEEE 1284-compliant) parallel connection
All models include a USB 2.0 connection
All models include two PCI-based enhanced
input/output (EIO) expansion slots
All models include an HP Jetlink port for
connecting to optional paper-handling devices
HP LaserJet 4350n, tn, dtn, and dtnsl models
include an HP Jetdirect embedded print server
for connecting to a 10/100Base-TX network.
All models are compatible with an optional
802.11b wireless network card.
Language and fonts
HP LaserJet 4250 series printerHP LaserJet 4350 series printer
HP PCL6, PCL 5, and HP PostScript® (PS) 3
emulation
80 fonts for Microsoft
® Windows®
Additional fonts can be added by installing a
CompactFlash font card.
HP PCL6, PCL 5, and PostScript® (PS) 3
emulation
80 fonts for Microsoft
® Windows®
Additional fonts can be added by installing a
CompactFlash font card.
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							Print cartridge
HP LaserJet 4250 series printerHP LaserJet 4350 series printer
Standard print cartridge prints up to 10,000
pages.
All models accept a high-capacity print cartridge
that prints up to 20,000 pages.
HP smart printing supplies program
automatically alerts when toner is low.Standard print cartridge prints up to 10,000
pages.
All models accept a high-capacity print cartridge
that prints up to 20,000 pages.
HP smart printing supplies program
automatically alerts when toner is low.
Energy savings
HP LaserJet 4250 series printerHP LaserJet 4350 series printer
The printer automatically conserves electricity by
reducing power consumption when it is not
printing.
As an ENERGY STAR
® partner, Hewlett-
Packard Company has determined that this
product meets ENERGY STAR
® guidelines for
energy efficiency.
The printer automatically conserves electricity by
reducing power consumption when it is not
printing.
As an ENERGY STAR
® partner, Hewlett-
Packard Company has determined that this
product meets ENERGY STAR
® guidelines for
energy efficiency.
Economical printing
HP LaserJet 4250 series printerHP LaserJet 4350 series printer
N-up printing (multiple pages on one sheet)
saves paper.
Duplex printing (automatic or manual) saves
paper.
Printing in EconoMode saves toner.N-up printing (multiple pages on one sheet)
saves paper.
Duplex printing (automatic or manual) saves
paper.
Printing in EconoMode saves toner.
Accessibility
HP LaserJet 4250 series printerHP LaserJet 4350 series printer
The online user guide is compatible with text
screen-readers.
The print cartridge can be inserted and removed
by using one hand.
All doors and covers can be opened by using
one hand.
All media-width guides can be adjusted by using
one hand.The online user guide is compatible with text
screen-readers.
The print cartridge can be inserted and removed
by using one hand.
All doors and covers can be opened by using
one hand.
All media-width guides can be adjusted by using
one hand.
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							Printer parts
Before using the printer, familiarize yourself with the parts of the printer.
1 Top output bin
2 Control panel
3 Tray 1 (pull to open)
4 Tray 2
5 On/off switch
6 Right-side panel (provides access to DIMMs and CompactFlash cards)
7 Top cover (provides access to the print cartridge)
8 Interface ports (see Interface ports)
9 Slot for optional duplexer
10 Rear output bin (pull to open)
Accessories and supplies
You can increase the capabilities of the printer by adding optional accessories. For
information about ordering accessories and supplies, see 
Ordering parts, accessories, and
supplies .
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