HP LaserJet 4250 User Manual

							Courier fontsettings 215
covers first page, different paper 83
creased paper, troubleshooting 179
crooked pages 178
curled paper, troubleshooting 179
custom-size paper 500-sheet tray specifications 39, 41
printing on 68
settings 80, 212
tray 1 specifications 38
tray settings 69, 214
tray specifications 38
customer support embedded Web server links 92
HP Express Exchange 273
HP Instant Support Professional Edition (ISPE) iii
Macintosh iv
maintenance agreements 272
online iii
repacking printer 274
service dealers iv
service information form 275
telephone iii
customization utility 100
D
darkness, setting 220
Data light 14
data transmission settings 225
date settings 221
date, setting 102
declaration of conformity 266
default settings drivers, changing 76
default settings, restoring 226
density, troubleshooting 174
Desktop Printer Utility, troubleshooting 185
Device Settings window, HP Toolbox 96
Diagnostics menu 228
dimensions, printer 231
DIMMs accessing 8
installing 243
locating 9
part numbers 199
types available 242
verifying installation 249
disk EIO slots 242
file directory, printing 208
font list, printing 107
installing 251
locating 9
removing 251
troubleshooting 193 DLC/LLC setting  226
documentation 2
Documentation tab, HP Toolbox 96
dots, troubleshooting 174, 180
double-sided printing
layout options 73
loading paper 72
loading paper for stapling 58
manual 74
paper sizes supported 71
troubleshooting 129
usage page 208
using duplexer 71, 73
downloading software iii
draft printing 81
draft quality printing 219
drivers configuring 99
default settings, changing 76
downloading iii
help 28
Linux 27
Macintosh iv
Macintosh, troubleshooting 187
operating systems supported 27
OS/2 27
selecting 28
settings 15, 28, 76
dropouts, troubleshooting 175
drum life out message 111
duplex printing accessory binding options 73
jams 140
locating 9
models including 3, 5
paper orientation 72
paper path test 228
paper sizes supported 71
paper specifications 40
part number 198
settings 214
stapling paper 58
usage page 208
using 71, 73
duplexing troubleshooting 129
E
e-mail alerts 96, 101
Economode 81
EconoMode setting 219
EIO cards installing 251
locating 9
part numbers 200
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							removing 251
settings 225
slots 242
EIo cards part numbers 200
electrical specifications 233
embedded Web server e-mail alerts 101
features 90
Information tab 91
Networking tab 92
opening 90
Other Links tab 92
print cartridge supply level, checking 110
Settings tab 91
system requirements 90
energy consumption 263
energy specifications 233
ENERGY STAR compliance 263
energy use 7
enlarging documents 82
envelope feeder capacity 5
envelope specifications 40
installing 60
loading 60, 62
locating 9
paper jams 136
part number 198
removing 61
settings 46, 209
specifications 59
envelopes default size, setting 214
margins 59, 238
ouptut bin, selecting 56
printing from envelope feeder 60, 62
printing from tray 1 59
specifications 38, 237
storing 238
wrinkled, troubleshooting 180
environment, specifications 235
environmental features 263
EPS files, troubleshooting 186, 189
error messages event log 228
event log, printing 106
settings 21, 223
Windows 184
error messages, troubleshooting 148
escape characters 254
Ethernet cards, part numbers 200
event log 106, 228 Explorer, versions supported
embedded Web server 90
HP Toolbox 94
HP Web Jetadmin 93
Express Exchange, HP 273
Extended Service iv
extended warranty 272
F
factory defaults, restoring 226
FastRes 5, 81
FastRes resolution;draft quality printing  219
FCC statements 262
features printer 3
specifications 5
feed rollers, replacing 115
feeder units moving 11
file directory, printing 208
flashing lights 13
Flip Pages Up binding option 73
fonts EPS files, troubleshooting 186, 189
included 6
list, printing 208
lists, printing 107
Macintosh, troubleshooting 186
PCL commands 255, 259
permanent resources 250
settings 216
troubleshooting 191
form lines, settings;vertical line spacing settings;line spacing settings  216
fuser cleaning 113
modes 218
paper jams 142
replacing 115
fuser modes 47
G
General Protection FaultException OE 184
Getting started guide 2
gray background, troubleshooting 176
guides, documentation 2
H
heavy paper fuser modes 218
output bin, selecting 56
printing on 68
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							held jobsmemory requirements 84
private 86
proof-and-hold 85
Retrieve Job control panel menu 206
settings 15, 221
Help 148
help control panel 14
drivers 28
HP Express Exchange 273
HP Instant Support Professional Edition (ISPE) iii
HP Jetdirect print server configuration page, printing 105
installing 251
locating 9
models including 3
part numbers 200
removing 251
settings 226
HP Jetlink port 6
HP LaserJet Utility, Macintosh 30
HP media, ordering 200
HP OpenVMS drivers 27
HP Printing Supplies Returns and Recycling Program 263
HP SupportPack 272
HP Toolbox Alerts tab 96
Device Settings window 96
Documentation tab 96
features 94
links 97
opening 95
print cartridge supply level, checking 110
Status tab 95
Troubleshooting tab 95
uninstalling 98
HP Web Jetadmin browsers supported 93
downloading 93
driver configuration 99
e-mail alerts 101
HP-Authorized Dealers iv
HP-GL/2 commands 253
humidity requirements 235
I
I/O menu 225
IBM OS/2 drivers 27
Illegal Operation errors 184
image reptition, troubleshooting 182
Information menu 208
information pages, printing 105
Information tab, embedded Web server 91 input trays
configuring 17
Install notes 96
installing CompactFlash cards 246
drivers using customization utility 100
EIO cards 251
envelope feeder 60
Macintosh software 34
memory (DIMMs) 243
network software, Macintosh 33
network software, Windows 32
Windows printing system 31
Windows software using New Hardware Foundwizard 35
interface cables, troubleshooting 122
Internet Explorer, versions supported embedded Web server 90
HP Toolbox 94
HP Web Jetadmin 93
IP address Macintosh, troubleshooting 185, 188
IP address, displaying 16
ISPE (HP Instant Support Professional Edition) iii
J
jams 1,500-sheet tray 139
500-sheet tray 138
duplexer 140
envelope feeder 136
first sheet, troubleshooting 128
frequent 146
fuser area 142
locations 134
output bin 141
recovery setting 23, 224
staple 145
top-cover 135
tray 1 137
Jet direct print server configuration page, printing 105
Jetadmin browsers supported 93
downloading 93
driver configuration 99
e-mail alerts 101
Jetdirect print server installing 251
locating 9
models including 3
part numbers 200
removing 251
settings 226
Jetlink port 6
job held timeout 16
job storage limit 15
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							jobsformatted incorrectly 125
not printing, troubleshooting 122
private 86
proof-and-hold 85
retention 221
Retrieve Job menu 206
stopped, troubleshooting 124
storing, memory requirements 84
K
keys, control panel 13
kit, maintenance part number 199
kit, printer maintenance message, clearing 227
using 115
L
labels fuser modes 218
output bin, selecting 56
printing 64
specifications 239
landscape orientation duplexing options 73
PCL commands 257
language, control panel 24, 120, 224
languages, printer included 6
settings 20, 223
switching, PCL commmands 258
laser safety statements 267
LaserJet Utility, Macintosh 30
last page, different paper 83
legal paper, clipped margins 191
letter paper, override A4 settings 214
letterhead fuser modes 218
printing on 65
light print setting toner density 220
troubleshooting 174
lights accessories 10, 169
lights, control panel 13
Limit Check error 191
line feed settings 216
lines, troubleshooting 175, 218
links embedded Web server 92
HP Toolbox 97
Linux driver support 27
loading 1,500-sheet tray 53
500-sheet tray 51
coated paper 67 custom-size paper 68
envelope feeder 60, 62
envelopes in tray 1 59
labels 64
paper for duplexing 72
preprinted paper 65
stapler/stacker paper 58
staples 49
transparencies 65
tray 1 50
locking accessories 11
trays 45
locking driver features 99
loose toner, troubleshooting 177
low toner 22, 223
low toner message 110
LPT error messages 184
M
Macintosh AppleTalk settings 226
background printing 186
default driver settings, changing 78
driver settings 76
drivers supported 27
drivers, troubleshooting 187
fonts, troubleshooting 186
HP LaserJet Utility 30
installing software 34
network installation 33
operating systems supported 26
PPDs 30
problems, troubleshooting 185
software included 30
support Web sites iv
uninstalling software 36
USB card, troubleshooting 186, 189
maintenance agreements 272
maintenance agreements iv
maintenance kit message, clearing 227
part number 199
using 115
manual feed printing to tray 1 46
settings 18, 214, 222
manuals 2, 96
map, menu 14, 105
margins envelopes 59, 238
legal paper, troubleshooting 191
PCL commands 257
registration settings 217
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							mediacapacity 5
covers 83
curl, troubleshooting 128
custom-size 80
custom-size, printing 68, 69
duplexing, sizes supported 71
fuser modes 47
HP, ordering 200
manual feed 46
PCL commands 256
preprinted 65
prepunched 65
printing multiple pages on single sheet 80
PS settings 19
sizes supported 38
small 69
source, selecting 82
specifications 37, 236
stapling 48
storing 236
tray selection 17, 44, 45
tray settings 209
troubleshooting 132
troubleshooting trays 128
usage page 208
memory configuration page 106
included 6
installing DIMMs 243
job-storage requirements 84
locating 9
part numbers 199
permanent resources 250
RAM disk settings 24
upgrading 242
verifying installation 249
menus, control panel accessing 13
Configure Device 213
Diagnostics 228
I/O 225
Information 208
map, printing 14, 105
Paper Handling 209
Print Quality 216
Printing 213
Resets 226
Retrieve Job 206
Stapler/stacker 224
System Setup 220
mercury specifications 264
messages event log 228
event log, printing 106
settings 21, 223
Windows 184 messages, troubleshooting 148
Microsoft Windows. 
See Windows
misformed characters, troubleshooting 178
model number 106
models 3
moving the printer 11
multiple pages, printing on single sheet 80
N
n-up printing 80
narrow paper printing on 69
Netscape Navigator, versions supported embedded Web server 90
HP Toolbox 94
HP Web Jetadmin 93
Networking tab, embedded Web server 92
networks driver configuration 99
installing Macintosh software 33
installing Windows software 32
settings 226
troubleshooting printing 183
wireless 6
noise specifications 234
non-HP print cartridges 109
not responding, troubleshooting 130
Novell NetWare settings;NetWare settings;IPX/SPX setting 226
number of copies, setting default 213
O
on-site service agreements 272
on/off switch, locating 8
online customer support iii
online Help 148
online help control panel 14
drivers 28
OpenVMS drivers 27
operating environment specifications 235
operating systems supported 26, 27
ordering media, HP 200
part numbers for 198
ordering supplies iii
orientation, page duplexing options 73
PCL commands 257
stapler/stacker 58
orientation, setting default;page orientation default;portrait orientation, setting as
default;landscape orientation, setting as default  216
OS/2 drivers 27
Other links embedded Web server 92
HP Toolbox 97
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							out of toner 23, 224
out of toner message 111
output binspaper jams 141
settings 214
output quality settings 219
troubleshooting 172
override A4/letter 214
ozone specifications 263
P
packaging printer 274
page counts 106
page orientation duplexing options 73
PCL commands 257
stapler/stacker 58
pages per minute 5
pages per sheet 80
paper 1,500-sheet tray specifications 39
500-sheet tray specifications 39
capacity 5
coated 67
covers 83
curl, troubleshooting 128
curled 179
custom-size 80, 214
custom-size, printing 68, 69
default size, setting 214
duplexer specifications 40
duplexing, sizes supported 71
fuser modes 47, 218
HP, ordering 200
loading 1,500-sheet tray 53
loading 500-sheet tray 51
loading tray 1 50
manual feed 46
override A4/letter setting 214
PCL commands 256
preprinted 65
prepunched 65
printing multiple pages on single sheet 80
PS settings 19
sizes supported 38
small 69
source, selecting 82
specifications 37, 236
stapler/stacker specifications 40
stapling 48
storing 236
tray selection 17, 44, 45, 210, 222
tray settings 209
troubleshooting 132 troubleshooting trays 128
usage page 208
wrinkled 179
paper handling accessories lights 169
troubleshooting 126
Paper Handling menu 209
paper jams
1,500-sheet tray 139
500-sheet tray 138
duplexer 140
envelope feeder 136
fuser area 142
locations 134
output bin 141
recovery settings 224
top-cover 135
tray 1 137
paper path cleaning 114
test 228
parallel cable, part number 200
parallel cables troubleshooting 122
parallel communications, settings 225
parallel port locating 10
type included 6
parallel ports not supported for Macintosh 34
part numbers cables 200
EIO cards 200
maintenance kit 199
media, HP 200
memory 199
print cartridges 199
trays 198
parts ordering 196
PCL commands common 256
escape sequences 254, 255
font selection 255, 259
syntax 254
PCL drivers features 28
operating systems supported 27
See also  drivers
PCL font list, printing 107, 208
PCL, setting as printer language 20, 223
PDEs, Macintosh 30
percent of normal size 82
perform printer maintenance message 115, 227
permanent resources 250
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							personalitiesincluded 6
settings 20, 223
switching, PCL commands 258
viewing installed 106
phone numbers ordering supplies iii
service agreements iv
support iii
pickup rollers, replacing 115
PJL (Printer Job Language) commands 253
platforms supported 26, 27
portrait orientation duplexing options 73
PCL commands 257
ports included 6
locating 10
LPT error messages 184
troubleshooting Macintosh 186, 189
postcards output bin, selecting 56
printing 68
specifications 38
PostScript error pages settings 215
troubleshooting 122
PostScript Printer Description (PPD) files included 30
troubleshooting 185
PostScript, setting as printer language  20, 223
power consumption 263
specifications 233
power consumption 7
power switch, locating 8
PPDs included 30
troubleshooting 185
preconfiguration, driver 99
preprinted paper fuser modes 218
printing on 65
prepunched paper fuser modes 218
printing on 65
print cartridges EconoMode 219
Economode 81
features 7
life expectancy 110
low 22, 223
low toner message 110
non-HP 109
ordering iii
out 23, 224
out of toner message 111 paper jams 135
part numbers 199
recycling 263
status information 109
status, viewing with embedded Web server 91
status, viewing with HP Toolbox 95
storing 109
supplies status page 107
supply level, checking 110
print jobs formatted incorrectly 125
not printing, troubleshooting 122
retention 15, 221
stopped, troubleshooting 124
print quality settings 81, 219
troubleshooting 172
Print Quality menu 216
print quality, troubleshooting
repetitive images 182
printer commands escape sequences 254, 255
font selection 255, 259
PCL 256
syntax 254
types of 253
Printer Dialog Extensions (PDEs), Macintosh 30
printer drivers.  See drivers
printer language switching, PCL commands 258
printer languages included 6
printer maintenance kit message, clearing 227
part number 199
using 115
printerlanguages viewing installed 106
Printing menu 213
private jobs 86
processor speed 6
proof-and-hold jobs 85
ProRes 5, 81
ProRes resolution 219
PS Defer Media setting 19
PS driver features 28
operating system supported 27
See also  drivers
PS error pages settings 215
troubleshooting 122
PS font list, printing 107, 208
PS, setting as printer language 20, 223
punched paper fuser modes 218
printing on 65
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							Q
qualitysettings 219
troubleshooting 172
quick copy jobs settings 15, 221
R
RAM disk settings 224
RAM disk settings 24
Range Check, troubleshooting 192
Ready light 13
rear output bin locating 8
paper jams 141
printing to 56
settings 214
using with duplexer 71
recovery, jam 23, 224
recycling plastics 263
print cartridges 263
reduce/enlarge options 82
reference materials 2
registration settings 217
regulatory statements Canadian DOC statement 267
declaration of conformity 266
FCC 262
Finnish laser statement 268
Japanese VCCI statement 267
Korean EMI statement 267
laser safety 267
removing software HP Toolbox 98
Macintosh 36
Windows 36
repacking printer 274
repeating defects, troubleshooting;defects, repeating 177
repetitive defects images 182
Resets menu 226
resizing documents 82
resolution features 5
settings 81, 219
troubleshooting quality 172
resource saving 250
restoring default settings 226
REt setting;Resolution Enhancement technology (REt) setting 219 retention, job
memory requirements 84
private 86
proof-and-hold 85
Retrieve Job menu 206
settings 15, 221
Retrieve Job menu 206
right-side panel, locating 8
rollers, replacing 115
rough paper fuser modes 218
output bin, selecting 56
S
saving resources, memory 250
scaling documents 82
security settings 106
serial cables, troubleshooting 122
serial number 106
service agreements iv, 272
HP Express Exchange 273
HP-authorized dealers iv
information form 275
repacking printer 274
settings configuration page, printing 105
control panel 15
defaults, changing 76
driver 76
driver configuration 99
drivers 28
locking 99
restoring defaults 226
Settings tab, embedded Web server 91
shipping printer 274
silent installation, driver 100
SIMMs, incompatibility 242
size, paper 1,500-sheet tray specifications 39
500-sheet tray specifications 39
duplexer specifications 40
envelope feeder specifications 40
printing small or custom 68
stapler/stacker specifications 40
tray 1 specifications 38
tray selection 44, 45
size, printer 231
Size/type prompt setting 19
skewed pages 178
Sleep mode delay, setting 19
power specifications 233
turning on or off 20
sleep mode  227
slow printing, troubleshooting 124, 129
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							small paperprinting on 69
small paper, printing on 56
smeared toner, troubleshooting 176
software downloading iii
HP Toolbox 94
installing Macintosh 34
installing on Windows 31
installing using New Hardware Found wizard 35
Linux 27
Macintosh iv
macintosh 30
Macintosh, included 30
network installation, Macintosh 33
network installation, Windows 32
operating systems supported 26
settings 15
uninstalling from Macintosh 36
uninstalling from Windows 36
source, paper 82
specifications accessibility 7
acoustic emissions 234
electrical 233
energy use 7
envelopes 237
labels 239
media 37
memory 6
operating environment 235
paper 236
printer features 5
printer size 231
speed 5
transparencies 239
trays 5
specifications, paper 1,500-sheet tray 39
envelope feeder 40
specks, troubleshooting 174, 180
speed data transmission settings 225
processor 6
resolution settings 219
specifications 5
troubleshooting 124, 129
Spool32 errors 184
spots, troubleshooting 174, 180
stacker capacity 5
light status 10, 169
locating 9
moving 11
paper specifications 40
part number 198
printing to 48, 57 staple cartridges
loading 49
part numbers 198
staple jams 145
stapler unit replacing 116
stapler/stacker
capacity 5
default, setting as 48
jams, staple 145
light status 10, 169
loading paper 58
loading staples 49
locating 9
models including 3
moving 11
paper specifications 40
paper-path test 228
part number 198
printing to 48, 57
settings 224
Stapler/stacker menu 224
stapling documents 48
status alerts, e-mail 101
e-mail alerts 96
Information tab, embedded Web server 91
lights 169
lights, control panel 13
supplies 107
supplies page, printing 208
viewing with HP Toolbox 95
Status tab, HP Toolbox 95
stopped printing, troubleshooting 124
stopping print jobs 75
storage cabinet locating 9
moving 11
part number 198
storage, job memory requirements 84
private 86
proof-and-hold 85
quick copy 84
Retrieve Job menu 206
settings 15, 221
storing envelopes 238
paper 236
storing print cartridges 109
straight-through paper path 56
supplies non-HP 109
ordering iii, 196
part numbers 198, 199
recycling 263
status page 107
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							status page, printing 208
status, viewing with embedded Web server 91
status, viewing with HP Toolbox 95
supply level, print cartridges 110
support embedded Web server links 92
HP Express Exchange 273
HP Instant Support Professional Edition (ISPE) iii
Macintosh iv
maintenance agreements 272
online iii
repacking printer 274
service dealers iv
service information form 275
telephone iii
SupportPack, HP 272
symbol sets, selecting 216
syntax, PCL commands 254
system requirements drivers 27
embedded Web server 90
HP Toolbox 94
HP Web Jetadmin 93
printing software 26
System Setup menu 220
T
technical support embedded Web server links 92
HP Express Exchange 273
HP Instant Support Professional Edition (ISPE) iii
Macintosh iv
maintenance agreements 272
online iii
repacking printer 274
service dealers iv
service information form 275
telephone iii
telephone numbers ordering supplies iii
service agreements iv
support iii
temperature requirements 235
tests 228
text quality, troubleshooting 178, 181
text, troubleshooting garbled 130
three-hole punched paper fuser modes 218
printing on 65
time settings 221
time, setting 102
timeout settings held jobs 16
Sleep mode 19
timeouts, I/O settings  225
tire tracks, troubleshooting 180 toner
cleaning from clothing 113
density setting 220
EconoMode 219
low 22, 223
out 223
out of 23
output quality, troubleshooting 176
toner cartridges.  See print cartridges
toner, saving 81
Toolbox Alerts tab 96
Device Settings window 96
Documentation tab 96
features 94
links 97
opening 95
Status tab 95
Troubleshooting tab 95
uninstalling 98
top cover paper jams, clearing 135
top output bin locating 8
paper jams 141
printing to 56
settings 214
transfer rollers, replacing 115
transparencies fuser modes 218
HP, ordering 203
output bin 56
printing 65
specifications 239
tray 1 custom-size paper settings 69
custom-size settings 214
duplexing 72
duplexing manually 74
envelopes, printing 59
loading 50, 58
locating 8
locking 45
manual feed 46
manual feed settings 18
paper jams 137
paper supported 38
printing from 17, 44, 222
registration settings 217
setting size 210
settings 209
troubleshooting 126
trays capacities 5
custom-size paper settings 69
custom-size settings 214
duplexing 72
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