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- HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 1
HP LaserJet 2410/2420/2430 Software Technical Reference - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 2
- HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 3
HP LaserJet 2410, 2420, and 2430 printers Software Technical Reference - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 4
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User Guide 11 Hewlett Packard LaserJet 2410/2420/2430 series Printing System Install Notes ...12 HP Driver Preconfiguration User Guide 12 HP Embedded Web Server Guide 13 HP Jetdirect Administrator's Guide 13 HP Device Installer Customization Wizard 13 Structure and availability of the software - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 6
...43 Troubleshooting tab 45 Print Quality Tools 45 Maintenance 46 Error Messages 46 Paper Jams 47 Supported Media 48 Printer Pages 49 Alerts tab...50 Documentation tab 51 Linking to the HP Embedded Web Server 52 Other Links ...53 HP Web Jetadmin...54 Bluetooth...56 Remote firmware update - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 7
OS 9.x only 62 Remote firmware update by using the HP LaserJet Utility (Mac OS 9.x only) ...62 Remote firmware update by using the LPR command 63 Remote firmware update through HP Web Jetadmin 63 Printer messages during the firmware update 64 Troubleshooting a firmware update 65 Printing print - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 8
source/paper type 82 Printing destination 82 Finishing Options 83 Font support...83 Postscript-specific features 84 3 HP traditional print drivers for Windows Introduction...8. 7 HP traditional PCL 6 and PCL 5e driver features 88 Access to print drivers...88 Access to print drivers in Windows - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 9
112 Font Attributes 112 Name 112 Color 113 Shading 113 Size 113 Style 113 Default settings 113 Paper tab features ...113 Print Task Quick Sets 114 Paper Options 115 Size is 115 Use Different Paper/Covers 116 Source Is 116 Type is 116 Custom 117 Name 118 Save, Delete, or Rename 119 - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 10
Application Collation 144 Printer memory 144 Allow Scaling from Large Paper 145 Automatic configuration 145 Printer image 145 HP Traditional Postscript 3 Emulation Driver features 146 Access to print drivers...146 Access to print drivers in Windows NT 4.0 146 Properties driver tabs 147 viii - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 11
Access to print-driver settings in Windows 98 and Windows Me 147 PS 3 emulation support for the HP LaserJet 2410, 2420, and 2430 printer 147 Help system ...147 What's this Help 148 Context-sensitive Help 148 Page Setup tab features ...148 Advanced tab features...149 Paper/Output...150 Graphic... - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 12
Quick Sets 175 Default Print Settings 176 User Guide Print Settings 179 Type new Quick Set name here 179 Paper Options...180 Size is 180 Custom 181 Name 181 Paper size 182 Units 182 Custom width and height control limits 182 Use Different Paper/Covers 182 Source Is 182 Type is 183 Use - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 13
Order for Rear Bin 199 Print on Both Sides 199 Automatically printing on both sides 199 Manually printing on both sides 200 Flip Pages Up 201 Booklet layout 202 Book and Booklet Printing 210 Properties tabs...210 Device Settings 210 Form to Tray Assignment 211 Font Substitution Table 212 xi - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 14
216 Wait Timeout 217 Minimum Font Size to Download as Outline 217 Maximum Font Size to Download as Outline 217 Installable Options 217 Automatic Configuration 217 Tray 3 218 Duplex Unit (for 2-Sided Printing 218 Allow Manual Duplexing 218 Printer Memory 218 Job Storage 218 Mopier Mode 218 - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 15
297 Paper-source commands...298 Media types and sizes...299 Driver features and attributes 299 Custom paper size support 301 Media-type commands 302 HP Toolbox ...3. 03 Enabling or disabling HP Toolbox support 303 Manually uninstalling HP Toolbox in Macintosh Operating Systems 303 Index...3. 05 - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 16
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provides information about and troubleshooting tips for the printing-system software for the HP LaserJet 2410, 2420, and 2430 printers. This document is prepared in an electronic format to serve as a quick-reference tool for Customer Care Center (CCC) agents, support engineers, system administrators - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 18
the HP LaserJet 2420n, 2420dn, 2430tn and 2430dtn printers, expandable to 320 MB User interface ■ Graphical display on control panel ■ Enhanced Help with animated graphics ■ Embedded Web server to gain access to support and order supplies (for network-connected products) ■ HP toolbox software to - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 19
including labels, transparencies, and envelopes. ■ 250-sheet paper tray (Tray 2) ■ Optional 500-sheet paper tray (Tray 3); standard on the HP LaserJet 2430 printer ■ Duplexing unit is standard on HP LaserJet 2420d, 2420dn and 2430dtn printers ■ 250-sheet face-down output bin Accessories ■ 100 - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 20
Microsoft® Windows® environment (Windows 98, Windows 98, Windows NT® 4.0, Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003), the HP LaserJet 2410, 2420, and 2430 printing-system software CD provides an interactive software window that you can use not only to install the print drivers and related - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 21
image. NOTE The options on your product might vary from the illustration. install printer. This wizard guides you through the installation of your HP LaserJet 2410, 2420, and 2430 printing-system software. You are given the choice of performing a Typical Installation, a Minimum Installation, or - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 22
. ■ Click product information for HP LaserJet 2410, 2420, and 2430 printer support information and updates. ■ Click hp.com to go to the HP home Web page for information about products and services, support, drivers, and HP online stores. Installer features The common Windows installer is designed to - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 23
software, view the Hewlett Packard LaserJet 2410/2420/2430 series Printing System Install Notes on the printing-system software CD. All of the drivers provide access to the paper-handling and print-quality features, and are described in chapters 3 and 4 of this guide. Printing-system software - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 24
PCL 5e print drivers support Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003 operating systems. The HP LaserJet 2410, 2420, and 2430 PS emulation driver software provides postscript feature support for the HP LaserJet 2410, 2420, and 2430 printers. If you - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 25
XP and Windows Server 2003). 4 Right-click the printer icon. 5 Click Properties. 6 Click the About tab. NOTE For a list of print drivers, updated HP printing-system software, and product support information, go to www.hp.com/support/lj2410 for the HP LaserJet 2410 printer, www.hp.com/ support/lj2420 - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 26
HP Driver Preconfiguration Support Guide, which is available on the software CD or from www.hp.com/support/lj2410 for the HP LaserJet 2410 printer, www.hp.com/support/lj2420 for the HP LaserJet 2420 printer, or www.hp.com/ support/lj2430 for the HP LaserJet 2430 printer. Information about HP Driver - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 27
Document Windows 98/Me HP LaserJet 2400 Series User Guide (.PDF file) x HP LaserJet 2400 Series User Guide (.CHM file) x Hewlett Packard LaserJet 2410/2420/2430 series Printing x System Install Notes HP Embedded Web Server Guide x HP Driver Preconfiguration User Guide x HP Jetdirect - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 28
series Printing System Install Notes The Hewlett Packard LaserJet 2410/2420/2430 series Printing System Install Notes is a document (in .HTM format) that contains important information about product features, instructions for installing the printing-system software, and technical assistance. To view - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 29
networking for the HP LaserJet 2410, 2420, and 2430 printers. To view this guide, click printer documentation on the main screen of the installer CD Browser, and then click embedded web server guide. You can also gain access to the HP Embedded Web Server User Guide by inserting the software CD into - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 30
Purpose and scope You can gain access to the HP Device Installer Customization Wizard by inserting the software CD into the CD-ROM drive and navigating to the folder for your language, and then to the Manuals folder. In that folder, open the following file: ■ CUSTOMIZATION_README_XXWW. - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 31
-system files for each language reside in the following directories: ■ Drivers ■ Manuals File layouts differ by language for each regional version of the software CD. To view the files, insert the HP LaserJet 2410, 2420, and 2430 printer software CD, right-click Start, click Explore, and then select - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 32
software and firmware. Printing-system software on a CD is available from HP fulfillment centers. In-box CDs The HP LaserJet 2410, 2420, and 2430 printing-system software CD is available in five versions. The following list shows the five versions of the software CD and the languages they support - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 33
x x x x x x x HP Driver Preconfiguration x User Guide HP LaserJet 2400 Series x x x x x x x User Guide (PDF) HP LaserJet 2400 Series x x x x x x x User Guide (CHM) HP Jetdirect Administrator's x x x x x x x Guide Hewlett Packard LaserJet x x x x x x x 2410 - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 34
Common Windows Installer x Add Printer Wizard Installer x Customization Utility Wizard x CD Browser x HP Driver Preconfiguration User Guide HP LaserJet 2400 Series User Guide (PDF) x HP LaserJet 2400 Series User Guide (CHM) x HP Jetdirect Administrator's Guide Hewlett Packard LaserJet 2410 - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 35
Wizard x x x x CD Browser x x x x HP Driver Preconfiguration x User Guide HP LaserJet 2400 Series x x x x User Guide (PDF) HP LaserJet 2400 Series x x x x User Guide (CHM) HP Jetdirect Administrator's x x x x Guide Hewlett Packard LaserJet x x x x 2410/2420/2430 - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 36
Printer Wizard Installer x x x Customization Utility Wizard x x x CD Browser x x x HP Driver Preconfiguration User x Guide HP LaserJet 2400 Series User x x x Guide (PDF) HP LaserJet 2400 Series User x x x Guide (CHM) HP Jetdirect Administrator's Guide x x Hewlett Packard - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 37
/lj2430_software for the HP LaserJet 2430 printer. The printing-system software supports the following operating systems: ■ Windows 98 and Windows Me ■ Windows XP Professional (32-bit) ■ Windows XP Home Edition ■ Windows 2000 (32-bit) ■ Windows Server 2003 (32-bit) NOTE Windows NT 4.0 drivers can be - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 38
"2000" refers to Windows 2000; "XP" refers to Windows XP; and "XP 64" refers to 64-bit drivers for Windows XP. Table 1-9 Software component availability for HP LaserJet 2410, 2420, and 2430 printer Component 98/Me 4.0 Drivers HP traditional PCL 5e and PCL 6 drivers x x HP PCL 5e and PCL - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 39
Introduction The HP LaserJet 2410, 2420, and 2430 printer comes with software and installers for Microsoft Windows and Apple Computer, Inc., Macintosh systems. Linux and UNIX systems are supported, and software is available on the Web. For information about specific system installers, drivers, and - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 40
. The HP LaserJet 2410, 2420, and 2430 printing-system software, including HP PCL 5e, PCL 6, and PS emulation drivers, supports the following OSs: ■ Windows 98 ■ Windows Millennium Edition (Windows Me) ■ Windows NT 4.0 (Service packs 3 through 6) ■ Windows 2000 (Service packs 1 and 2) ■ Windows XP - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 41
■ Remote firmware update ■ Printing print-ready documents from a command line ■ Driver-feature comparison in various operating systems Driver Configuration The HP LaserJet 2410, 2420, and 2430 print drivers feature bidirectional communication technology which, in supported environments, provides - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 42
after installation, the driver can be automatically updated with the new configuration in environments that support bidirectional communication by using the Update Now feature. For example, if the HP LaserJet 2410, 2420, and 2430 printer is installed and an optional paper-handling accessory is - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 43
USB Network Jetdirect TCP/IP x x x x IPX/SPX Standard TCP/IP (HP) TCP/IP (MS1) IPX/SPX (HP) 1 Bidirectional functionality is supported only with the client software from Novell. It is not supported with Microsoft (MS) Client Service for NetWare. Technology background information 27 - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 44
or to leave the deployment and installation of the driver entirely up to the user. The following tools support driver preconfiguration: ■ HP Driver Configuration Editor. The HP Driver Configuration Editor is a small, standalone Windows software program that the administrator can use to open the - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 45
PS Emulation N/A N/A N/A Yes Unidriver 1 N/A: Not applicable; the driver is not supported in this operating system. 2 This information also applies to Windows Server 2003. Windows XP2 N/A Yes N/A Yes Yes Yes HP Driver Diagnostic Printer Check tool NOTE This tool will become available after - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 46
brings. The HP LaserJet 2410, 2420, and 2430 printer includes euro characters for each of the internal fonts. The product can print the euro character in the Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003 operating systems. Hewlett-Packard is committed to - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 47
information and a copy of the HP Embedded Web Server User Guide, go to www.hp.com/support/lj2410 for the HP LaserJet 2410 printer, www.hp.com/support/lj2420 for the HP LaserJet 2420 printer, or www.hp.com/support/lj2430 for the HP LaserJet 2430 printer. Technology background information 31 - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 48
HP Jetdirect print server by clicking the Networking tab in the HP EWS window. the HP Embedded Web Server User Guide. cartridge and the total pages that have been printed, and the serial number of the product. ■ Event log. This screen provides information about reported product errors. 32 2 Software - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 49
way to locate information or complete tasks. ■ hp instant support. This link connects you to a set of dynamic Web resources that help you solve specific problems and determine additional services that might be available for your device. Specific status and configuration information about the product - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 50
Software description Figure 2-1 Information tab - Device Status screen Configuration Page You can gain access to the HP LaserJet 2410, 2420, and 2430 printer configuration page remotely through the HP EWS. The HP EWS Configuration Page screen provides configuration information about the product in - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 51
Software description Figure 2-2 Information tab - Configuration Page Settings tab The following information is available on the HP EWS Settings tab. To view the information, click the menu items on the left side of the HP EWS Settings tab. The Settings tab is shown in the Configure device section. - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 52
Software description Not all of the screens on the tab are shown in this document. For more information, see the HP Embedded Web Server User Guide to send product configuration and supplies-usage information periodically to your service provider. ■ Security. Use the Security screen to manage - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 53
Software description Figure 2-3 Settings tab - Configure Device screen Alerts The product can automatically send e-mail alerts about printing problems or job status to specified email addresses. For example, if toner is low, the product can notify the person who is responsible for ordering or - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 54
Security The HP EWS screens that appear, and the settings on them, vary according to how you gain access to the HP EWS: as a general user, an IT administrator, or a service provider. To control access to the HP EWS screens, a password can be set on the Security page. 38 2 Software description - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 55
Software description Figure 2-5 Settings tab - Security screen In a password-protected HP a service provider to gain access to the protected HP EWS tabs HP EWS Networking tab. Not all of the screens on the tab are shown in this document. For more information, see the HP Embedded Web Server User Guide - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 56
: configuration, security, and diagnostics. For more information, see the HP Jetdirect Administrator's Guide. Configuration section ■ Network Settings ■ Other Settings ■ Privacy Settings ■ Select Language Security section ■ Settings ■ Authorization ■ Mgmt. Protocols 40 2 Software description - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 57
(DLC/LLC) ■ Simple network management protocol (SNMP) HP Toolbox The HP Toolbox is a series of Web pages and supporting software tools that provide access to the HP LaserJet 2410, 2420, and 2430 printer embedded Web servers and other firmware functions, making them available on a browser-driven user - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 58
Software description When the HP LaserJet 2410, 2420, and 2430 printer is connected both through a network using an HP Jetdirect card and through a local parallel or USB connection, the network connection takes precedence. On a network connection, bidirectional communication is supported through a - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 59
Software description The HP Toolbox Frame Each screen in the HP Toolbox has a frame that contains a top banner, four category tabs, HP EWS is not supported for HP LaserJet 2410 and 2420 (base model) printers, the Toolbox Status tabs is also not available for these printers. Only the Troubleshooting - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 60
each consumable, the status and configuration information for the input trays and output bins, and the accessories that are installed on the product. ■ Supplies Status. This screen shows the levels remaining for all consumables and the HP part numbers for each consumable. It is helpful to have the - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 61
.) From the Troubleshooting tab, you can view the following screens: ■ Print Quality Tools ■ Maintenance ■ Error Messages ■ Paper Jams ■ Supported Media ■ Printer Pages NOTE Netscape users must download a plug-in so that product management features can operate correctly. A link and instructions are - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 62
tab is shown in the following illustration. Software description Figure 2-9 Troubleshooting tab - Maintenance page The Maintenance screen contains information about managing and replacing print cartridges. Error Messages The Interpreting control panel message screen, which appears when you - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 63
10 Troubleshooting tab - Interpreting control-panel messages The Interpreting control panel messages screen lists messages that might appear in the control panel on the product or in the toolbox. NOTE This illustration is provided as an example only. The complete screen is not shown. Paper Jams The - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 64
Software description Figure 2-11 Troubleshooting tab - Paper Jams page Click the Typical jam locations on the Paper Jam Option screen to see the internal paper path and potential jam locations. Supported Media The Supported Media screen is shown in the following illustration. 48 2 Software - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 65
Software description Figure 2-12 Troubleshooting tab - Supported Media page The Supported Media screen has instructions for ordering product parts, accessories and supplies. Printer Pages The Printer Pages screen is shown in the following illustration. Technology background information 49 - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 66
Software description Figure 2-13 Troubleshooting tab - Printer Pages The Printer Pages screen shows a list of useful information pages that the product generates, with a description of the purpose of each page. You can also print the - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 67
Software description Figure 2-14 Alerts tab The navigation bar on the Alerts tab Alerts page allows you to turn on or off alert messages, which will notify you when the product has a problem printing. When any of these alert messages appears on the users's screen, it includes a check box that allows - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 68
the Device Settings button in the upper right of any HP Toolbox screen. You can also open a browser window and type in the HP Jetdirect IP address. NOTE Because HP EWS is not supported for HP LaserJet 2410 and 2420 (base model) printers, the link to the embedded Web server will not be functional - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 69
Software description Figure 2-16 Status tab with Device Settings button For additional information and a copy of the HP Embedded Web Server User Guide, go to www.hp.com/support/lj2410 for the HP LaserJet 2410 printer, www.hp.com/support/lj2420 for the HP LaserJet 2420 printer, or www.hp.com/support - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 70
HP LaserJet 2410, 2420, and 2430 printer remote management and status tools by operating system. NOTE In the following table, "98/Me" refers to Windows 98 and Windows Me; "4.0" refers to Windows NT 4.0; "2000" refers to Windows 2000; "XP" refers to Windows XP; and "XP 64" refers to 64-bit drivers - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 71
description The HP LaserJet 2410, 2420, and 2430 printing-system software CD provides the following link to download the latest version of the HP Web Jetadmin software: www.hp.com/go/webjetadmin. Click support on the main screen in the installer CD Browser, and then click hp web jetadmin. The - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 72
-Print Remote firmware update The HP LaserJet 2410, 2420, and 2430 printers feature remote firmware update (RFU) capability. The method for downloading remote firmware updates from the Web site is similar to that used to download the latest printing-system software and print drivers. The process - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 73
Software description Downloading the new firmware from the HP Web site For support information about downloading new firmware from the Web, go to www.hp.com/go/ lj2410_firmware for the HP LaserJet 2410 printer, www.hp.com/go/lj2420_firmware for the HP LaserJet 2420 printer, or www.hp.com/go/ - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 74
Type set to I, Using binary mode to transfer files appears in the command window. 9 Type put , where is the name of the .RFU file that was downloaded from the Web, including the path. For example, type put C:\LJ\2410FW.RFU and then press Enter. NOTE If the file name or path - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 75
, type put and a space, and then drag and drop the .RFU file onto the terminal window. The complete path to the file is automatically placed after the put command . 7 The download process begins and the firmware is updated. This can take about five minutes. Let the process finish without further - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 76
LPT1 Not Rerouted > Resident portion of MODE loaded > Infinite retry on parallel printer time-out 3 At a command prompt, type copy /b < firmware revision number matches the revision of the current update. 6 Type exit at the command prompt to close the command window. 60 2 Software - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 77
window. Remote firmware update through a Windows network If the product is shared on a Windows network, follow these instructions. 1 From a command prompt or in an MS-DOS window keyboard. The messages that are described in Printer messages during the firmware update appear on the control panel. The - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 78
software CD-ROM that came with the product. If you do not have the CD-ROM, you can obtain the HP LaserJet Utility by downloading the latest product installer from www.hp.com. The firmware file (.RFU file) can be downloaded from www.hp.com/go/lj2410_firmware for the HP LaserJet 2410 printer, www.hp - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 79
Software description 6 Locate the .RFU file on your hard disk, and click the file name to highlight it. Click Select. The Files dialog boxes update to show the .RFU file under File to download. 7 Click Download. The HP LaserJet Utility starts downloading the file to the product. A progress bar - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 80
.RFU file that you downloaded from the Web at the start of this procedure. If the filename is listed, select it. 7 Click Upload to move the .RFU file from your hard drive to the HP Web Jetadmin server. 8 Refresh the browser. 9 Select the .RFU file from the Printer Firmware Update drop-down menu. 10 - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 81
/go/ lj2420_firmware for the HP LaserJet 2420 printer, or www.hp.com/go/ lj2430_firmware for the HP LaserJet 2430 printer. See Troubleshooting a firmware update. Although it is extremely unlikely, the product might have a hardware failure. Call technical support to address the problem (see the flyer - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 82
software program that supports the file format (such as the Adobe Acrobat or Acrobat Reader programs for .PDF files), but can be sent directly to the product using a command line. ■ HP LaserJet Printer following instructions can be used on Windows or level of firmware. 2 Open a browser window. 3 - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 83
page is the second page of the configuration page printout. To print a configuration page, see Determining the current level of firmware. 2 Open a Terminal window on your Macintosh. You can find the Terminal application on the computer hard drive in the Applications/Utilities folder. 3 Type - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 84
Windows port, follow the instructions in this section for your operating system. Windows 98 or Windows Me 1 From a command prompt or in an MS-DOS window path) and is the name of the appropriate printer port (such as LPT1). For example, at the c:\> window. 68 2 Software description - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 85
Software description Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Server 2003 The print-ready file can be sent directly to the product by typing a copy command at a command prompt or in an MS-DOS window . Download and install the program from download.com.com/3000-2151- - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 86
Utility can be found on the HP LaserJet 2410, 2420, and 2430 printing-system software CD that came with the product. If you do not have the CD, you can obtain the HP LaserJet Utility by downloading the latest product installer from www.hp.com. After you have the HP LaserJet Utility and you know the - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 87
software features that are available for each driver type and for each supported operating system that the HP LaserJet 2410, 2420, and 2430 printer supports. The printing-system drivers for Windows 98, Windows 98, and Windows NT 4.0 are the HP Traditional PCL 5e Driver, HP Traditional PCL 6 Driver - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 88
Software description PJL/PJL Encoding Table 2-10 Printer Job Language (PJL) and PJL encoding Operating system Driver type Driver PJL support 7-bit Encoding for PJL (a-z, A-Z, 0-9) 8-bit Encoding for PJL (chars 32-255) UTF-8 encoding for PJL (Unicode to 8-bit) Windows XP (32-bit), Windows 2000, - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 89
Macintosh Macintosh Postscript x x x x x x Bidirectional communication Table 2-13 Driver support for bidirectional communication features Operating system Windows XP (32-bit), Windows 2000, Windows Server 2003 Driver type HP unidriver Driver PCL PCL PS 6 5e emulation EAC x x x Status - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 90
Software description Table 2-13 Driver support for bidirectional communication features (continued) Operating system Windows XP (32-bit), Windows 2000, Windows Server 2003 Windows NT 4.0 Windows 98, Me Macintosh Driver type HP unidriver HP traditional driver HP traditional driver - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 91
Software description Tray and paper assignment Table 2-16 Tray and paper assignment Operating system Windows XP (32-bit), Windows 2000, Windows Server 2003 Driver type HP unidriver Driver PCL PCL PS 6 5e emulation Assign paper size to tray x x x Assign paper type to tray Windows NT 4.0 - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 92
Table 2-18 Driver support for UI features Operating system Windows XP (32-bit), Windows 2000, Windows Server 2003 Driver type HP unidriver Driver PCL PCL PS 6 5e emulation UI tabs ("panels" in Macintosh) x x x UI extensions x x x Page preview images x x x Printer image bitmaps - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 93
Table 2-21 Driver support for paper sizes Operating system Driver type Driver Paper Sizes User Defined Custom Paper Edg-to-Edge Laser Windows XP (32-bit), Windows 2000, Windows Server 2003 HP unidriver PCL PCL PS 6 5e emulation x x x x x x Windows NT 4.0 HP traditional driver PCL PCL - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 94
Software description Table 2-22 Driver support for media types (continued) Operating system Windows XP (32-bit), Windows 2000, Windows Server 2003 Windows NT 4.0 Driver type HP unidriver HP traditional driver Driver PCL PCL PS 6 5e emulation PCL PCL PS 6 5e emulation (optional driver - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 95
x x x x x Macintosh Macintosh Postscript x x x Reordering Options Table 2-25 Driver support for reordering options Operating system Windows XP (32-bit), Windows 2000, Windows Server 2003 Driver type HP unidriver Driver PCL PCL PS 6 5e emulation Page Order (reordering x x x for job - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 96
2-25 Driver support for reordering options (continued) Operating system Windows XP (32-bit), Windows 2000, Windows Server 2003 Windows NT 4.0 Driver type HP unidriver HP traditional driver Driver PCL PCL PS 6 5e emulation PCL PCL PS 6 5e emulation Correct Order for Straight Paper Path - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 97
x x Macintosh Macintosh Postscript x x x Watermarks Table 2-28 Driver support for watermarks feature Operating system Windows XP (32-bit), Windows 2000, Windows Server 2003 Windows NT 4.0 Driver type HP unidriver HP traditional driver Driver PCL PCL PS 6 5e emulation PCL PCL PS 6 5e - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 98
Software description Alternative source/paper type Table 2-29 Driver support for alternate source/paper type feature Operating system Windows XP (32-bit), Windows 2000, Windows Server 2003 Driver type HP unidriver Driver PCL PCL PS 6 5e emulation All pages the same x x x Front cover ( - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 99
Software description Finishing Options Table 2-31 Driver support for finishing options Operating system Windows XP (32-bit), Windows 2000, Windows Server 2003 Driver type HP unidriver Driver PCL PCL PS 6 5e emulation Auto Duplex / Print on x x x Both Sides Manual Duplex x x x Long - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 100
Software description Table 2-32 Font support (continued) Operating system Windows XP (32-bit), Windows 2000, Windows Server 2003 Driver type HP unidriver Driver PCL PCL PS 6 5e emulation TrueType Fonts (UI x option) Print Text as Black x x x Windows NT 4.0 HP traditional driver - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 101
Driver support for postscript-specific features (continued) Operating system Windows XP Windows NT 4.0 Windows 98, Me Macintosh HP unidriver HP traditional driver Postscript Driver font download option Outline x x x Bitmap x x x Native TrueType x x x Software description - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 102
Software description 86 2 Software description - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 103
HP LaserJet 2410, 2420, and 2430 traditional print drivers. The chapter contains the following sections: ■ HP Traditional PCL 6 Driver and HP Traditional PCL 5e Driver features. This section describes the HP traditional PCL 6 and PCL 5e drivers for Windows 98, Windows Me, and Windows NT 4.0. ■ HP - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 104
settings that are used across all software programs. The following Document Defaults... print-driver tabs are available in Windows NT 4.0: ■ Finishing tab ■ Effects tab ■ Paper tab ■ Job Storage tab ■ Basics tab The HP driver tabs are indicated by the HP logo appearing in the lower-left corner - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 105
tab and the Configure tab are described in this guide. See the Properties tabs section in this chapter. Access to print drivers in Windows 98 and Windows Me In Windows 98 and Windows Me, click Start, click Settings, and then click Printers. Right-click the product name, and then click Properties - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 106
driver tab or in a dialog box, a context-sensitive Help message appears. Incompatible Options messages Incompatible Options settings (constraint) messages are unsolicited messages that appear in response to specific a Bubble Help icon on a driver tab. 90 3 HP traditional print drivers for Windows - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 107
HP traditional drivers Figure 3-2 A property page with a Bubble Help icon The bubble typically appears next to a control that is Finishing tab to print booklets and control the media output. The following illustration shows the Finishing tab. HP traditional PCL 6 and PCL 5e driver features 91 - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 108
group boxes on all of the Document Defaults driver tabs (the Effects tab, Paper tab, Job Storage, Basics tab) because driver settings that appear on all of the other print driver tabs. Print Task Quick Sets are either preset by network-administrator 92 3 HP traditional print drivers for Windows - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 109
drop-down menu: ■ Default Print Settings ■ User Guide Print Settings Default Print Settings When you select Default HP Driver Preconfiguration for information about preconfigurable driver settings. Table 3-1 Print Task Quick Set default values for the HP LaserJet 2410, 2420, and 2430 printer Driver - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 110
for the HP LaserJet 2410, 2420, and 2430 printer (continued) Driver feature Feature setting location Default values for U.S. English Print Task Quick Sets Preconfigurable1 Print document on Effects tab, Fit to Page group box Off - print on the size Yes that is specified on the Paper tab % of - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 111
, see HP Driver Preconfiguration, or go to www.hp.com/support/lj2410 for the HP LaserJet 2410 printer, www.hp.com/support/lj2420 for the HP LaserJet 2420 printer, or www.hp.com/support/lj2430 for the HP LaserJet 2430 printer. 2 Not supported in Windows 98 and Windows Me. User Guide Print Settings - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 112
menu Correct Order for Rear Bin The HP LaserJet 2410, 2420, and 2430 printers have a door in the back that can be opened to allow the paper to go straight out the back of the printer. This bin can be used to minimize curl and avoid jams with heavier paper, such as cardstock. This check box orders - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 113
HP Traditional PCL 5e Driver. The PS Emulation Driver does not support the manual duplexing feature. If a duplexing unit is installed and manual duplexing is enabled in the driver, the printer automatically duplexes media types that are supported by automatic duplexing (Letter, A4, Legal, 8.5 x 13 - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 114
HP traditional drivers Figure 3-4 Print on Both Sides Instructions When you have completed the steps that appear in the dialog box, the second half of the print job prints on the back side of the stack of media. The driver does not require the application to specifically support odd- and even-page - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 115
Paper tab) is set to Letter, Legal, or A4. If any of these conditions is not met (except the first), a Bubble Help appears next to Booklet Printing to tell you why it is disabled. Book and Booklet Printing The HP LaserJet 2410, 2420, and 2430 printer supports software programs. 1 In the software - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 116
HP traditional drivers Figure 3-5 Printing a booklet Printing a Book You can print a book in which the front cover, first page, other pages, last page, and back cover have different media types. For more information, see Paper ) ■ 2 pages per sheet 100 3 HP traditional print drivers for Windows - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 117
, then Left The document preview image changes to reflect alterations in these settings, as shown by the examples in the following illustration. HP traditional drivers Figure 3-6 Page-order images ■ 2 pages per sheet ■ 4 pages per sheet ■ 6 pages per sheet ■ 9 pages per sheet ■ 16 pages per sheet - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 118
and metric units. Print Quality group box The HP LaserJet 2410, 2420, and 2430 print driver Print Quality group box on the Finishing tab select EconoMode, the product uses less toner on each page. Using this option might extend the life of your print cartridge and can lower the cost per page - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 119
3-7 Print Quality Details dialog box for the HP Traditional PCL 6 Driver The following options are available: ■ Current Setting available option is Send TrueType as Bitmaps, which provides an alternative for software programs that cannot easily use TrueType fonts for special graphic purposes, such - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 120
times. The following resolution options are available for the HP LaserJet 2410, 2420, and 2430 printers: ■ ProRes 1200 (180 lpi): Prints using a is part of a graphic. Print Quality Details for the HP Traditional PCL 5e Driver The default print quality setting for the HP Traditional PCL 5e Driver is - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 121
is the "Faster Printing" setting) to This is a "Custom" setting. Graphics Settings The Graphics Settings group box in the HP Traditional PCL 5e Driver has settings for the graphicsrendering mode. The following Rendering Mode: option buttons are available: ■ Automatic. This is the default setting - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 122
HP traditional drivers ■ Send Page as Raster. Select this setting to send all graphics and text (TrueType fonts) to the product as images composed of individual dots. Use Send Page as Raster if you are experiencing problems with overlapping text and graphics. With this setting, the Send TrueType as - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 123
images on the page, nor does it affect any text that is part of a graphic. Effects tab features The Effects tab is used to as scaling and watermarks. The following illustration shows the Effects tab. HP traditional drivers Figure 3-9 Effects tab The Effects tab contains the following controls: - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 124
driver settings that are found on all of the other Document Defaults driver tabs. Print Task Quick Sets are either preset (by the administrator) or user-defined printing specifications the standard media sizes that are supported by the selected media source, HP traditional print drivers for Windows - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 125
driver or what the driver receives from the software program (if the software program does not negotiate the media size with the driver). The driver scales the page by the appropriate factor and sends it to the printer default Windows resolution; HP traditional PCL 6 and PCL 5e driver features 109 - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 126
Watermark Details dialog box) Watermarks drop-down menu The following watermarks are preset in the driver: ■ (None) ■ Confidential ■ Draft ■ SAMPLE The drop-down menu shows illustration shows the Watermark Details dialog box. HP traditional drivers 110 3 HP traditional print drivers for Windows - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 127
HP traditional drivers Figure 3-11 Watermark Details dialog box The dialog box shows a document preview image and provides options for creating it. To name the new watermark, type the selected watermark text in the Watermark Message edit box. HP traditional PCL 6 and PCL 5e driver features 111 - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 128
HP traditional drivers To delete a watermark, select the watermark in the Current Watermarks list and click Delete. NOTE You can Name drop-down menu lists TrueType fonts that are currently installed on the system. The default is language-dependent. 112 3 HP traditional print drivers for Windows - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 129
size, type, and source of the media. You can also use this tab to indicate different paper-selection choices for the front cover, first page, other pages, last page, and back cover of the document. The following illustration shows the Paper tab. HP traditional PCL 6 and PCL 5e driver features 113 - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 130
appear on all of the other Document Defaults driver tabs. Print task quick sets are either preset (by the administrator) or user-defined printing specifications, such as media size and pages per sheet. For more information, see Finishing tab features. 114 3 HP traditional print drivers for Windows - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 131
. The following illustration shows the Paper Options group box and the selections that are available by default. HP traditional drivers Figure 3-13 Paper Options group box (default) The appearance of the Paper Options group box changes when the Use Different Paper/Covers check box is selected. For - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 132
select ■ Manual Feed in Tray 1 ■ Tray 1 (100-sheet multipurpose tray) ■ Tray 2 (250-sheet tray) ■ Tray 3 (500-sheet tray) The default setting is Automatically Select. When this setting is selected, the HP LaserJet 2410, 2420, and 2430 printer uses the source tray that supports the media - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 133
the initial appearance of the Custom Paper Size dialog box. NOTE The Custom button is not available when Use Different Paper/Covers is selected and any setting other than First Page is also selected. HP traditional drivers Figure 3-14 Custom Paper Size dialog box HP traditional PCL 6 and PCL 5e - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 134
paper-size selection is a standard media size, then the drop-down menu shows the default name Untitled for a custom media size. NOTE In Windows 98 and Windows this button and the specific characteristics that determine its title HP traditional drivers 118 3 HP traditional print drivers for Windows - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 135
the old item is updated with the new values. If you click No, the driver returns to the Custom Paper Size dialog box, where you can type a different name. The new name is is a duplicate). 4 Type something into the Name drop-down menu. 4 HP traditional PCL 6 and PCL 5e driver features 119 - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 136
for the HP LaserJet 2410, 2420, and 2430 printer is 76.2 x 127 mm (3 x 5 inches) and the maximum is 215.9 x 355.6 mm (8.5 x 14 inches). The following table summarizes media size limits for each media-handling device. Table 3-4 PCL 6 custom media sizes Tray Tray 1 (multipurpose) Tray 2 (250-sheet - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 137
that were not saved. The current media size remains the same as it was when the Custom button was clicked. Use Different Paper/Covers You can print books that are comprised of different media types using the Use Different Paper/ Covers options. HP traditional PCL 6 and PCL 5e driver features 121 - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 138
a document. The following illustration shows the appearance of the Paper Options group box when you select the Use Different Paper/Covers check box. The First Page setting is selected by default. HP traditional drivers Figure 3-15 First Page options 122 3 HP traditional print drivers for Windows - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 139
Type is: drop-down menu The Size is: driver setting for the first page applies to the entire print job. When this is set, the setting becomes unavailable for all the other Use Different Paper/Covers options. The Source is: setting specifies the source tray to use for printing a document. The list of - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 140
Cover option. The Source is: setting specifies the source tray to use for adding a front cover to the document. The list of source trays depends on the product accessories. Any optional media trays the product supports. For more illustration. HP traditional drivers Figure the product supports. For - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 141
box when you select the Use Different Paper/Covers check box. HP traditional drivers Figure 3-18 Last Page options The following are the Last Page options: ■ Source is: drop-down menu ■ Type is: drop-down menu The Source is: setting specifies the source tray to use for printing a document. The - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 142
HP traditional drivers Figure 3-19 Back Cover setting The following are the Back Cover options: ■ Add a Blank or Preprinted Cover check box ■ Source is: drop-down menu ■ Type is: drop-down menu When you select Back Cover, you must also select the Add a Blank or Preprinted Cover supports. driver - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 143
, cannot be selected by selecting the image. ■ On the Paper tab, only source trays have product image hot spots and can be highlighted. Job Storage tab features You can store print jobs in the HP LaserJet 2410, 2420, and 2430 printer memory for printing at a later time. These job-storage features - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 144
are available on the Job Storage tab: ■ Proof and Hold ■ Private Job Job Storage tab The following illustration shows the Job Storage tab. HP traditional drivers Figure 3-20 Job Storage tab The Job Storage tab contains the following controls: ■ Print Task Quick Sets group box ■ Status group box - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 145
driver settings that appear on all other Document Defaults driver tabs. Print Task Quick Sets are either preset (by the administrator) or user-defined printing specifications at the product control panel. The HP LaserJet 2410, 2420, and 2430 printers offer the following Job Storage Mode options - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 146
HP traditional drivers NOTE The product configuration can be set to hold a maximum of 50 proof- product. If more copies are needed, you must reprint the job from the software program. Private jobs are deleted if you turn off the product. Using a PIN . 130 3 HP traditional print drivers for Windows - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 147
HP traditional drivers User Name Use the User Name settings to help identify the job at the product control panel. The following are the User Name settings: ■ Windows User Name. This option associates your Windows user name with the stored print job. The Windows driver. Otherwise, the software - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 148
HP traditional drivers Releasing a Job Storage print job After you send a print job that uses the Job Storage feature, you can release be printed and for the orientation of the print job. You can also use it to retrieve information about the driver. 132 3 HP traditional print drivers for Windows - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 149
tabs (the Finishing, Effects, Paper, Job Storage, and Basics tabs). The feature is used to store the current combination of driver settings that appear on all other tabs. Print Task Quick Sets are either preset (by the administrator) or user-defined printing specifications, such as media size and - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 150
. Valid entries are numbers from 1 to 9999 for the HP LaserJet 2410, 2420, and 2430 printer. The copies value will not advance from the maximum number software programs, conflicts between the software program you are using and the driver can arise. In most cases, the software program and the driver - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 151
varies according to driver, date, and version. HP traditional drivers Figure 3-22 About This Driver dialog box The About This Driver dialog box provides the following information: ■ Printer name ■ Driver name ■ Print driver version number ■ Copyright information ■ Driver Extensions (if any - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 152
Use the NT Forms tab to specify which media sizes and types are loaded in each of the available source trays. This constrains the choices that are available in the Size and Type lists on the Paper tab in the Document Defaults section of the driver. 136 3 HP traditional print drivers for Windows - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 153
media types that the HP LaserJet 2410, 2420, and 2430 printers support. ■ The Clear All button removes all the size and type constraints on the Paper tab in the Document Defaults section of the driver. Configuring the trays 1 Select the appropriate tray from the Available Trays drop-down menu. 2 Use - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 154
options on the tab. The Printer-Model setting automatically changes to User-Configured whenever you manually change any of the device Configure tab settings. The list of models and the changes they produce are described in the table below. 138 3 HP traditional print drivers for Windows - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 155
2420n printer HP LaserJet x 2420dn printer HP LaserJet 2430t printer HP LaserJet 2430tn printer HP LaserJet x 2430dtn printer Mopier Enabled 500-Sheet Paper Tray Other Options (in the More Configuration Options dialog box) Job Storage DWS Total Memory 3.0 32 MB x 3.0 48 MB x 6.0 64 MB - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 156
HP traditional drivers NOTE The HP LaserJet 2410, 2420, and 2430 printer supports smart duplexing. The product uses when the Mopier Enabled setting on the Configure tab is selected, to allow the software program to control collation. To receive uncollated multiple copies of a print job with the - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 157
HP LaserJet 2410, 2420, and 2430 printer, the following settings are available in the Optional Paper Sources drop-down menu: ■ (None). This is the default setting. ■ HP 500-Sheet Input tray dialog box is shown in the following illustration. HP traditional drivers HP traditional PCL 6 and PCL 5e - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 158
HP traditional drivers Application Collation check box ■ Printer Memory group box ■ Allow Scaling from Large Paper check box Storage The Storage group corresponding Configure button. Selecting the Font Card(s) check box tells the driver that a Font card is installed, and that stored data about the - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 159
HP traditional drivers Figure 3-26 Configure Font Cards dialog box Use the Configure Font Cards dialog box to perform the following tasks: ■ Add up to two font cards by clicking the Add button. ■ Specify a unique font-card name. ■ Select specific the appropriate Printer Cartridge Metrics (PCM - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 160
depending on the specific configuration of the product. An accurate (DWS) value optimizes driver performance. The HP traditional PCL 6 and PCL 5e drivers automatically configure the (DWS) value in Windows 98, Windows Me, and Windows NT 4.0 environments that support bidirectional communication. Use - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 161
from the Size Is: drop-down menu on the Paper tab, and the print jobs are automatically scaled to a size that the product does support. Automatic configuration If you have modified the configuration of the HP LaserJet 2410, 2420, and 2430 printer since installation, click the Update Now button to - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 162
-system software in Windows 98 or Windows Me, the HP Traditional PCL 6 Driver is installed by default. The HP Traditional PCL 5e Driver and the PS Emulation Driver can be installed by performing a Custom Installation. When you install the print drivers in Windows NT 4.0, you must use the Add Printer - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 163
LaserJet 2410, 2420, and 2430 printer software CD or from the HP Web site. When using the Adobe PostScript print driver, users must comply with all Adobe licensing agreements, as stated on the Adobe Web site at www.adobe.com/support/downloads/license.html. See the Font support section of this guide - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 164
-sensitive Help message appears. Page Setup tab features The Page Setup tab controls media and finishing options for the HP PS Emulation Driver. The following illustration shows the Page Setup tab. HP traditional drivers Figure 3-27 Page Setup tab 148 3 HP traditional print drivers for Windows - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 165
of available forms matches those that the product supports. ■ Paper Source drop-down menu. Use these settings to select a tray. The default setting is Automatically Select. ■ Advanced tab. HP traditional drivers Figure 3-28 Advanced tab HP Traditional Postscript 3 Emulation Driver features 149 - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 166
setting is Download as Softfont. Use this setting when your document has overlapping text and graphics. Document Options The following Document Options settings are available: ■ Page Layout (N-up) Option ■ PostScript Options ■ Printer Features 150 3 HP traditional print drivers for Windows - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 167
Font Download Option supports. Some products support error page when an error occurs in the print job, click Yes. ■ Mirrored Output specifies mirrored print output. Click Yes to print a mirror image of your document by reversing the horizontal coordinates. HP Traditional Postscript 3 Emulation Driver - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 168
of Gray ■ Printer's current settings ■ Enhanced ■ Standard ■ Watermark. The following settings are available: ■ None (default) ■ Draft ■ Company Confidential ■ Company Proprietary ■ Company Private ■ Confidential ■ Copy ■ Copyright ■ File Copy ■ Final 152 3 HP traditional print drivers for Windows - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 169
HP traditional drivers ■ For Internal Use Only ■ Preliminary ■ Proof ■ Review Copy ■ Sample ■ Top Secret ■ Urgent ■ Custom ■ Watermark (pages per sheet) ■1 ■ >= 2 ■ Watermark Font ■ Courier Bold ■ Helvetica Bold (default) ■ Times Bold ■ Watermark Size. Settings for the watermark size range from - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 170
store print jobs in the HP LaserJet 2410, 2420, and 2430 printer memory for printing at a later time. These job-storage features are described in the following sections. The Job Storage tab appears among the driver tabs only if Job Storage is enabled. To support jobstorage features for complex jobs - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 171
HP traditional drivers Figure 3-29 Job Storage tab The Job Storage tab contains the following Job Storage tab. Job Storage Mode Use the Job Storage Mode options on the HP LaserJet 2410, 2420, and 2430 printers to store documents at the product and then control their printing at the product control - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 172
HP traditional drivers The HP LaserJet 2410, 2420, and 2430 printers configuration can be set to hold a maximum of 50 quick-copy or proofand-hold jobs. The number needed, you must reprint the job from the software program. If you send a second private job HP traditional print drivers for Windows - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 173
help identify the job at the product control panel. The Windows user name automatically appears in the User Name text box. is used if it is available to the print driver. Otherwise, the software program name or a time stamp is used for the HP Traditional Postscript 3 Emulation Driver features 157 - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 174
HP traditional drivers Using Job Storage features when printing To use Job Storage features when printing, follow these steps: 1 Click File and then click Print from the software program. The Print dialog box appears. NOTE Clicking the print icon in the software program toolbar prints the job - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 175
for the driver. When the driver is opened from within a software program, the Configure tab is usually not visible. When opened from the Printers folder, the Device Settings tab appears, as shown in the following illustration. NOTE The illustration below shows the Device Settings tab in Windows NT - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 176
HP traditional drivers Figure 3-30 Device Settings tab in Windows NT 4.0 The following illustration shows the Device Options tab in Windows 98. 160 3 HP traditional print drivers for Windows - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 177
HP traditional drivers Figure 3-31 Device Options tab in Windows 98 NOTE Changes that you make to source, you can select the form when you print from your software programs. The product prints from the tray to which that form is assigned. HP Traditional Postscript 3 Emulation Driver features 161 - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 178
HP LaserJet 2430t printer, tray 3 is listed in both the Form to Tray Assignment setting and the Installable Options setting. The input trays Emulation Driver Device click ASCII, data is sent in ASCII format (7-bit), which might take longer to print but can is sent in binary (8-bit) format. The binary - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 179
HP traditional drivers When you click Binary, all data except special control characters is sent in binary (8-bit fails to print when sent to a network printer, change Yes to No. Job Timeout This control as Bitmap setting for the TrueType Font Download option on the Advanced tab in Document - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 180
controls are available: ■ Duplex Unit (for 2-sided Printing) ■ Mopier Mode ■ Job Storage ■ Tray 3 ■ Printer Memory Duplex Unit (for 2-sided Printing) The HP LaserJet 2420d, 2420dn, and 2430dtn printer models are equipped with automatic 2-sided printing (duplexing), which allows you to print on both - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 181
Printer Memory This option matches the setting to the amount of memory that is installed in the product. The driver generates ranges of memory that can be selected, up to the maximum that the product can accept. The driver can use this information to manage how the print driver uses the product - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 182
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describes the features of the HP LaserJet 2410, 2420, and 2430 printer unidrivers. The unidrivers include the HP PCL 6 Unidriver, the HP PCL 5e Unidriver, and the HP Postscript 3 Emulation Unidriver (the PS Emulation Unidriver) for Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003. You can control - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 184
in various operating systems, see the Driver-feature comparison in various operating systems section of this guide. When you install the print-system software in Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003, the HP PCL 6 Unidriver is installed by default. The HP PCL 5e Unidriver and the PS - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 185
jobs do not print as expected, check the product documentation for the product capabilities. In Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003 operating environments, some technically invalid print-driver configurations result in the appearance of warning messages. Duplexing, for instance, is not - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 186
such as media size and copies in the driver (although most current software programs support these features in the print dialog box or through the software-program page settings). The following illustration shows the Advanced tab. HP unidrivers Figure 4-2 The default appearance of the Advanced - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 187
Paper/Output The Paper/Output settings contain the following controls: ■ Copy Count setting ■ Collated check box (appears when you select Copy Count) Copy Count This driver setting is useful for software from 1 to 9999 for the HP LaserJet 2410, 2420, and 2430 printer. The copies value will not - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 188
that the printer font does not support. Select Download as Softfont to download True Type fonts for printing instead of using printer fonts. If compatibility problems occur, you can disable the feature. However, some advanced printing features might still be available in the print driver, even - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 189
the exact opposite of how you would load the paper for a single-sided letterhead job. See the User Guide for details.) If the printer tray has an icon that indicates to load the paper either face-up or face-down, load the paper in the opposite direction from the orientation shown. When Alternative - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 190
also use this tab to indicate different media-selection choices for the front cover, first page, other pages, last page, and back cover of the document. The following illustration shows the Paper/Quality tab. HP unidrivers 174 4 HP PCL 6, HP PCL 5e, and HP PS 3 emulation unidrivers for Windows - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 191
change to the Print Task Quick Sets group box that is made on the Paper/Quality tab affects most of the Printing Preferences driver tabs (the Paper/Quality, Effects, Finishing, and Job Storage tabs) because they are all the same control. HP PCL 6, HP PCL 5e, and PS emulation unidriver features 175 - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 192
for Print Task Quick Sets. See the HP Driver Preconfiguration section for information about preconfigurable driver settings. Table 4-1 Print Task Quick Set default values for the HP LaserJet 2410, 2420, and 2430 printer Driver feature Feature setting location Default values for U.S. English - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 193
Quick Set default values for the HP LaserJet 2410, 2420, and 2430 printer (continued) Driver feature Feature setting location Default values Options Off - print on the Yes on group box size specified in the Paper/ Quality tab Size to print on Effects tab, Resizing Options group box Actual - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 194
HP LaserJet 2410, 2420, and 2430 printer (continued) Driver Paper/Quality tab, Paper Options Unspecified Yes group box Print Quality Paper/Quality tab, Print Quality FastRes 1200 Yes group box EconoMode Paper/Quality tab, Print Quality Off Yes (can save Print group box Cartridges Windows - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 195
, See HP Driver Preconfiguration, or go to www.hp.com/support/lj2410 for the HP LaserJet 2410 printer, www.hp.com/support/lj2420 for the HP LaserJet 2420 printer, or www.hp.com/support/lj2430 for the HP LaserJet 2430 printer. 2 Not supported in Windows 98 and Windows Me. User Guide Print Settings - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 196
to use the driver to set media size only when you are printing from software programs that lack a media-size setting, such as NotePad, or when you are producing a book or a booklet that does not require different media sizes. 180 4 HP PCL 6, HP PCL 5e, and HP PS 3 emulation unidrivers for Windows - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 197
attributes section of this guide. Custom The Custom Paper Size dialog box appears when you click the Custom button on the Paper/ Quality tab. The following illustration shows the initial appearance of the Custom Paper Size dialog box. HP unidrivers Figure 4-5 Custom Paper Size dialog box Name - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 198
for the HP LaserJet 2410, 2420, and 2430 printer is 76.2 x 127 mm (3 x 5 inches) and the maximum is 215.9 x 355.6 mm (8.5 x 14 inches). The following table summarizes media size limits for each media-handling device. Table 4-2 PCL 6 custom media sizes Tray Tray 1 (multipurpose) Tray 2 (250-sheet - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 199
■ Printer Auto Select ■ Manual Feed in Tray 1 ■ Tray 1 (100-sheet multipurpose tray) ■ Tray 2 (250-sheet tray) ■ Tray 3 (500-sheet tray) The default setting is Automatically Select. When this setting is selected, the HP LaserJet 2410, 2420, and 2430 printers use the source tray that supports the - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 200
until you close the software program. Each option for the Use Different Paper/Covers setting is described in the following sections. Front Cover Use the Front Cover options to include a blank or preprinted front cover on a document, or to include a front cover from a source tray that is different - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 201
made in other Use Different Paper/ Covers options. When you select Front Cover, you must also select the Add a Blank or Preprinted Cover check box to enable the -down menu shows all of the media types that the product supports. For more information about the Type is: drop-down menu settings, see - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 202
the software program. First Page Use the First Page options to select an alternative media size, type, or source for the first page of a document. The following illustration shows the appearance of the Paper Options group box when you select the Use Different Paper/Covers check box. HP unidrivers - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 203
software program. Other Pages Use the Other Pages options to select an alternative media size, type, or source for the other pages of the document. The following illustration shows the appearance of the Paper Options group box when you select the Use Different Paper/Covers check box. HP unidrivers - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 204
shows all of the media types that the product supports. For more information about the Type is: drop Paper Options group box when you select the Use Different Paper/Covers check box. HP unidrivers Figure 4-9 Last Page options 188 4 HP PCL 6, HP PCL 5e, and HP PS 3 emulation unidrivers for Windows - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 205
other Use Different Paper/Covers options. The Type is: drop-down menu shows all of the media types that the product supports. For more software program. Back Cover Use the Back Cover options to include a blank or preprinted back cover on a document, or to include a back cover from a source tray - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 206
types that the product supports. For more information about Paper/Covers options. When you change the type and source of the media and covers, the settings you select remain configured until you close the software HP unidrivers 190 4 HP PCL 6, HP PCL 5e, and HP PS 3 emulation unidrivers for Windows - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 207
for the HP PCL 6 print driver or 600 dpi for the PCL 5e and PS emulation print drivers. This setting less toner on each page. Using this option might extend the life of your print cartridge and can EconoMode feature with non-HP print cartridges can result in spillage or printer damage. Effects tab - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 208
Preferences driver tabs. Print task quick sets are either preset or user-defined printing specifications, such as media size and pages per sheet. For more information, see the Paper/ Quality tab features section of this guide. 192 4 HP PCL 6, HP PCL 5e, and HP PS 3 emulation unidrivers for Windows - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 209
which you can print. The list contains all of the standard media sizes that are supported by the selected media source and any custom sizes that you have created. When selected, and the target size specified as Letter. HP unidrivers Figure 4-12 Preview images - Legal on Letter; Scale to Fit off (left - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 210
the media size that is selected within the driver or what the driver receives from the software program (if the software program does not negotiate the media size with the driver). The driver scales the page by the appropriate factor and sends it to the printer. The limits of the range are from 25 - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 211
watermarks appear on the physical page (one on each logical page). Click Edit, and the Watermark Details dialog box appears. HP unidrivers Figure 4-13 Watermark Details dialog box The dialog box shows a preview image and provides options for creating a new watermark and controlling the message - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 212
a list of available watermarks, both predefined watermarks that are available in the driver and any new watermarks you have created. To create a new watermark, click menu ■ Size spin box ■ Style drop-down menu HP unidrivers 196 4 HP PCL 6, HP PCL 5e, and HP PS 3 emulation unidrivers for Windows - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 213
-dependent, and varies. Finishing tab features Use the Finishing tab to print booklets and control the media output. The following illustration shows the Finishing tab. HP unidrivers HP PCL 6, HP PCL 5e, and PS emulation unidriver features 197 - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 214
Preferences driver tabs. Print task quick sets are either preset or user-defined printing specifications, such as media size and pages per sheet. For more information, see the Paper/ Quality tab features section of this guide. 198 4 HP PCL 6, HP PCL 5e, and HP PS 3 emulation unidrivers for Windows - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 215
Print on Both Sides option is specified in the print job. The HP LaserJet 2420d, 2420dn, and 2430dtn printer models come with a duplexing unit installed. The HP LaserJet 2410, 2420, and 2430 printer supports smart duplexing. The smart duplexing feature increases printing performance by not sending - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 216
when you are using the HP PCL 6, PCL 5e, or the PS emulation unidriver. If a duplexing unit is installed and manual duplexing is enabled in the driver, the product automatically duplexes media types that are supported by automatic duplexing (Letter, A4, Legal, 8.5 x 13, and Executive (JIS) only - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 217
following figure. HP unidrivers Figure 4-15 Print on Both Sides Instructions When you have completed the steps that appear in the dialog box, the second half of the print job prints on the back side of the stack of media. The driver does not require the application to specifically support odd- and - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 218
manually to 4, 6, 9, or 16 pages per sheet, the booklet setting is disabled. See the Printing a Booklet section of this chapter for more information. Book and Booklet Printing The HP LaserJet 2410, 2420, and 2430 printer supports to print a booklet in most software programs. 1 Click File, click - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 219
Binding). 4 Click OK in the print driver. 5 Click OK in the print dialog box to print. Printing a Book You can print a book in which the front cover, first page, other pages, last page, and back cover have different media types. For more information, see Paper/Quality tab features of this chapter - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 220
driver tabs (the Paper/ fed into the printer. You can driver is useful only for the few software programs that do not set an orientation. The Orientation group box contains three options: ■ Portrait. The top HP unidrivers 204 4 HP PCL 6, HP PCL 5e, and HP PS 3 emulation unidrivers for Windows - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 221
store print jobs in the HP LaserJet 2410, 2420, and 2430 printer memory for printing at a later time. These job-storage features are described in the following sections. The Job Storage tab appears among the driver tabs only if Job Storage is enabled. To support jobstorage features for complex jobs - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 222
HP unidrivers Figure 4-17 Job Storage tab The Job Storage tab contains the following controls: ■ Print Task Quick Sets ■ Require PIN group box ■ Job Notification Options group box ■ User Name group box ■ Job Name group box 206 4 HP PCL 6, HP PCL 5e, and HP PS 3 emulation unidrivers for Windows - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 223
driver tabs. Print task quick sets are either preset or user-defined printing specifications, such as media size and pages per sheet. For more information, see the Paper/ Quality tab features section of this guide HP LaserJet 2410, 2420, and 2430 printer the software program. Proof maximum of 50 proof- - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 224
from the product. If more copies are needed, you must reprint the job from the software program. Private jobs are deleted if you turn off the product. Using a PIN for Private contain no more than 16 characters. HP unidrivers 208 4 HP PCL 6, HP PCL 5e, and HP PS 3 emulation unidrivers for Windows - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 225
The file name of the print job is used if it is available to the print driver. Otherwise, the software program name or a time stamp is used for the job name. ■ Custom. Use press the SELECT button. PRINT is highlighted. HP unidrivers HP PCL 6, HP PCL 5e, and PS emulation unidriver features 209 - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 226
. To gain access to the print driver Properties, click Start on the Window task bar, select Settings, and then click Printers (Windows 2000) or Printers and Faxes (Windows XP Professional and Windows Server 2003) or Printers and Other Hardware Devices (Windows XP Home). Right-click the product name - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 227
option ■ Postscript options (for the HP PS emulation driver only) ■ Installable Options options Form to Tray Assignment A network administrator can use Form to Tray Assignment to specify the media size in each input tray. The HP LaserJet 2410, 2420, and 2430 printers support more than one source of - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 228
HP LaserJet 2410, 2420, and 2430 printers, tray 3 is listed in both the Form to Tray Assignment setting and the Installable Options setting. The input trays listed here are also listed as media sources on the Paper/Quality tab. Configuring the trays 1 Select the appropriate tray in the Form to Tray - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 229
Figure 4-19 Font Substitution Table External Fonts NOTE The External Fonts option is available only in the HP PCL 6 and PCL 5e unidrivers. It is not available in the PS Emulation Unidriver. Use the External Fonts option to install and remove external fonts - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 230
click Printers (Windows 2000) or Printers and Faxes (Windows XP Professional and Windows Server 2003) or Printers and Other Hardware Devices (Windows XP Home). 2 Right-click the name of the product, and then click Properties. 3 Click the Device Settings tab. HP unidrivers 214 4 HP PCL 6, HP PCL - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 231
4 Click the External Fonts option. The Properties button appears. 5 Click the Properties button. The HP Font Installer dialog box appears. 6 The external fonts that are installed appear in the Installed Fonts window. Select the fonts that you want to remove, and then click Remove. The fonts are - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 232
ASCII, data is sent in ASCII format (7-bit), which might take longer to print but to print when sent to a network printer, change Yes to No. Convert Gray the gray that the postscript driver provides. It is set to HP unidrivers 216 4 HP PCL 6, HP PCL 5e, and HP PS 3 emulation unidrivers for Windows - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 233
Download as Outline This control specifies the maximum font size (in pixels) for which the driver will download HP LaserJet 2410, 2420, and 2430 printers. The following controls are available: ■ Automatic Configuration ■ Tray 3 ■ Duplex Unit (for 2-Sided Printing) ■ Allow Manual Duplexing ■ Printer - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 234
on your product. The default setting is Not Installed. In order to use Tray 3, you must change this setting to Installed. Duplex Unit (for 2-Sided Printing) The HP LaserJet 2420d, 2420dn, and 2430dtn printers come with a duplex unit installed. This setting is enabled (Installed) by default for - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 235
with a printer job language driver can still be performed through the software driver. Options such as Watermarks, N-up, and booklet printing might not print correctly from some programs with Postscript Passthrough enabled, because such programs send Postscript information HP unidrivers HP PCL 6, HP - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 236
(Windows XP Home). The About tab provides detailed information about the driver. It contains an overall build number (in parentheses after the model name) together with specific information about each of the components. The information varies according to the HP LaserJet 2410, 2420, and 2430 printer - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 237
5 Installing the Windows printingsystem components This chapter contains information about the following topics: ● Supported Windows operating systems ● System requirements ● Font support ● Installation instructions 221 Windows installation - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 238
32-bit and 64-bit) If your computer is running a 64-bit Windows OS, you must install the corresponding 64-bit print driver. For instructions, see Installing print drivers by using the Add Printer feature. NOTE The HP LaserJet 2410, 2420, and 2430 printer has not been tested with and does not support - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 239
system requirements for installing and using the HP LaserJet 2410, 2420, and 2430 printing-system software on each of the supported operating systems: ■ Pentium® or compatible processor full installation ■ Onboard parallel port or network connection Windows installation System requirements 223 - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 240
Font support The following sections list the fonts that are included with Microsoft Windows software, and the fonts that are available on the CD that came with the product. Basic fonts Microsoft Windows software includes these basic fonts, which can be used with any HP printing product: ■ Arial ■ - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 241
ITC Bookman Light Italic CHANC___.TTF ITC Zapf Chancery Medium Italic DINGS___.TTF ITC Zapf Dingbats LETR45W.TTF Letter Gothic LETR65W.TTF Letter Gothic Bold Windows installation Font support 225 - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 242
.TTF PS_11119.TTF PS_11118.TTF Font name Albertus MT Albertus MT Italic Albertus MT Light Antique Olive CompactPS Antique Olive Roman Antique Olive Roman Bold Windows installation 226 5 Installing the Windows printing-system components - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 243
Bold PS_14051.TTF GillSans ExtraBold PS_13873.TTF GillSans Italic PS_13870.TTF GillSans Light PS_13871.TTF GillSans Light Italic PS_12542.TTF Goudy PS_12544.TTF Goudy Bold Windows installation Font support 227 - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 244
.TTF Optima PS_12510.TTF Optima Bold PS_12511.TTF Optima Bold Italic PS_12507.TTF Optima Italic PS_14072.TTF Oxford Italic PS_11546.TTF Stempel Garamond Roman Italic Windows installation 228 5 Installing the Windows printing-system components - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 245
.TTF Univers 57 Condensed Italic PS_13548.TTF Univers Extended Italic PS_13547.TTF Univers ExtendedPS PS_14481.TTF Univers ExtendedPS Bold Italic PS_14480.TTF Univers ExtendedPS Italic Windows installation Font support 229 - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 246
and Windows XP, administrator rights on the system are necessary in order to install the software. When the HP LaserJet 2410, 2420, and 2430 printing-system installer runs, the HP LaserJet uninstaller is always added to the system. Installing from the printing-system CD Follow these instructions to - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 247
instructions, see Detailed Windows installation. Detailed Windows installation This section provides information about the installation dialog box sequence for installing the HP LaserJet 2410, 2420, and 2430 printing-system software in Microsoft Windows an HP LaserJet 2410, 2420, and 2430 printer has - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 248
The typical installation includes the following components: ■ HP LaserJet 2410, 2420, and 2430 PCL 6 driver ■ Screen fonts ■ Hewlett Packard LaserJet 2410/2420/2430 series Printing System Install Notes ■ HP LaserJet 2400 Series User Guide The following illustration represents an overall path through - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 249
path NOTE The components of a typical installation might vary from product to product. When you select the Install Printer option from the HP LaserJet 2410, 2420, and 2430 printer software CD, the Choose Setup Language dialog box appears. Windows installation Installation instructions 233 - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 250
are available on the HP LaserJet 2410, 2420, and 2430 printing-system software CD. The installer automatically Clicking Cancel at this point takes you to a Setup Error dialog box. Clicking the Finish button on this dialog Windows installation 234 5 Installing the Windows printing-system components - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 251
. NOTE If your computer uses the Windows NT 4.0 operating system, you must use the Add Printer installation method to install the HP Traditional PCL 6 Driver, the HP Traditional PCL 5e Driver, and the PS Emulation Driver for the HP LaserJet 2410, 2420, and 2430 printer. If you try using the regular - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 252
5-5 Welcome dialog box Clicking Software License Agreement takes you to the HP Software License Agreement dialog box. Clicking Installation Notes opens the file LJ24X0_INSTALL-NOTE_ENWW.HTM Clicking Next takes you to the Printer Connection dialog box. Windows installation 236 5 Installing the - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 253
Figure 5-6 HP Software License Agreement dialog box Clicking OK returns you to the Welcome dialog box. Windows installation Installation instructions 237 - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 254
Figure 5-7 Printer Connection dialog box NOTE This product does not support infrared connections. If you select Connected directly to this computer (a direct . The Model dialog box is shown in the following illustration. Windows installation 238 5 Installing the Windows printing-system components - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 255
dialog box. To continue with the default installation sequence, see Figure 5-19 Installation Type dialog box If you select Connected via the network in the Printer Connection dialog box, clicking Next takes you to the Network Setup dialog box. Windows installation Installation instructions 239 - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 256
select Basic network setup for a PC or server, clicking Next takes you to the Identify Printer dialog box. This is the default selection. If you select Client setup for client-server to the Connection Type dialog box. Windows installation 240 5 Installing the Windows printing-system components - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 257
Next takes you to the Cable Connection dialog box. Clicking Network Cable and then clicking Next takes you to the Print Job Management dialog box. Windows installation Installation instructions 241 - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 258
to the Print Job Management dialog box. Clicking Another PC (not this PC), and then Next takes you to the Recommended Network Setup dialog box. Windows installation 242 5 Installing the Windows printing-system components - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 259
Figure 5-12 Print Job Management dialog box Clicking either selection takes you to the Recommended Network Setup dialog box. Windows installation Installation instructions 243 - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 260
Figure 5-13 Recommended Network Setup dialog box Clicking Next takes you to the Identify Printer dialog box. Windows installation 244 5 Installing the Windows printing-system components - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 261
the network. Clicking Specify a printer by address and then clicking Next takes you to the Specify Printer dialog box. Clicking Help takes you to context-sensitive HTML help. The Specify Printer dialog box is shown in the following illustration. Windows installation Installation instructions 245 - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 262
IP Address ■ IP Hostname ■ IPX Address Clicking Help takes you to context-sensitive HTML help. Clicking Next takes you to the Printer Found dialog box. The Printer Found dialog box is shown in the following illustration. Windows installation 246 5 Installing the Windows printing-system components - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 263
dialog box, advising you to make sure the cable is properly connected, and giving you the option of searching again for a network printer or specifying a printer by address. The Confirm Settings dialog box is shown in the following illustration. Windows installation Installation instructions 247 - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 264
to context-sensitive HTML help. Clicking Next takes you to the Installation Type dialog box . Clicking Cancel takes you to the Exit Setup dialog box. Windows installation 248 5 Installing the Windows printing-system components - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 265
IP Address, Subnet Mask, or Gateway address. Clicking Next takes you to the Confirm Settings dialog box and then to the Installation Type dialog box. Windows installation Installation instructions 249 - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 266
takes you to the Printer Name dialog box. NOTE The Minimum Installation option installs only those components necessary for basic printing. It will become available after product release. Clicking Custom Installation and then clicking Next, opens the Features dialog box. Windows installation 250 - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 267
this screen shot, the PCL 5 driver is not an available option in this installation program. HP PCL 5 drivers must be installed using the Add Printer wizard. Clicking the Space button selected. Clicking Next opens the Printer Name dialog box. Windows installation Installation instructions 251 - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 268
the Use this printer as the default printer for Windows-based programs check box sets the HP LaserJet 2410, 2420, and 2430 printer as your default printer. Clicking Next takes you to the Printer Sharing dialog box. Windows installation 252 5 Installing the Windows printing-system components - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 269
. If you share the printer on Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Server 2003 operating systems by selecting Share as, you must type a name. You can also provide additional print driver support for other operating systems. Windows installation Installation instructions 253 - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 270
Figure 5-23 Client Driver Support dialog box The Client Driver Support dialog box does not appear if the computer is running Windows 98 or Windows Me. The Windows 95/98/Me check box allows you to share this printer with Windows 95, 98 or Me systems. When selected, the installation program installs - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 271
dialog box In the Location text box, you can type the physical location of the printer. In the Comment text box, you can type any additional information that might be helpful to users. Clicking Next takes you to the Ready to Install dialog box. Windows installation Installation instructions 255 - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 272
Figure 5-25 Ready to Install dialog box Clicking Install starts the installation process. When installation is complete, the Finish dialog box appears, as shown in the following illustration. Windows installation 256 5 Installing the Windows printing-system components - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 273
Figure 5-26 Finish dialog box Custom Installation Windows installation Figure 5-27 Features dialog box, Custom Installation Installation instructions 257 - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 274
to find and connect to the printer. The print drivers are loaded as a part of this process. If your computer is running a 64-bit Windows operating system, you must install the corresponding 64-bit print driver. The 64-bit print drivers are included on the printing-system software CD-ROM. Use the - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 275
Complete the wizard steps. The print driver will be installed as part of the wizard process. Installer Customization Wizard for Windows Administrators can use the Installer Customization Wizard option to customize the HP LaserJet 2410, 2420, and 2430 printer installer by pre-setting the installation - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 276
Wizard Welcome dialog box appears. Figure 5-28 Installer Customization Wizard Welcome dialog box Clicking Next takes you to the Language dialog box. 260 5 Installing the Windows printing-system components - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 277
product to the language that is selected in the Language dialog box. The maintenance mode on systems where installation has been completed by using the customized installer does file. Clicking Next takes you to the Printer Port dialog box. Windows installation Installation instructions 261 - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 278
the Connector Type dialog box includes all types of local ports regardless of local support. It also includes all custom network ports that are available on the local system takes you to the Specify Printer dialog box. Windows installation 262 5 Installing the Windows printing-system components - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 279
makes a field available for typing the hardware address of the printer. It accepts any characters but limits the entry to 13 characters. The Hardware Address: option also creates an option to configure dialog box, depending on your selection. Windows installation Installation instructions 263 - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 280
NOTE The Installer Customization Wizard does not validate that the printer or any of the printer identification entries actually exists on the network, because the customized The New IPX Port selection in the Printer Port dialog box behaves the same way that the New TCP/ IP Port selection behaves: - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 281
Model dialog box appears. The model selection can affect which features are available for the installation. It can also affect driver defaults, depending on the product-specific instantiation. Clicking Next takes you to the Features dialog box. Windows installation Installation instructions 265 - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 282
, and none depends on any other feature selection. It is possible to create a custom installer that installs features without including a print driver. Clicking Next takes you to the Driver Configuration dialog box. Windows installation 266 5 Installing the Windows printing-system components - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 283
me to configure the drivers and then clicking Next opens a list of all printing preferences and device options for the product. Clicking No, I don't want to configure the drivers and then clicking Next takes you to the Printer Name dialog box. Windows installation Installation instructions 267 - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 284
before the printer is installed (subject to the normal driver constraints). Clicking Next opens either the Preconfigure Printer dialog box for another driver that supports preconfiguration (if any), or the Printer Name dialog box. Windows installation 268 5 Installing the Windows printing-system - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 285
box specifies whether this will be the default printer. You can also choose which driver should be the default driver, if more than one is installed, by using the Default Driver drop-down menu. Clicking Next opens the Printer Sharing dialog box. Windows installation Installation instructions 269 - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 286
it will appear on the network. Clicking Next with Not Shared selected takes you to the Printer Location and Comment dialog box. Clicking Share as: and then clicking Next takes you to the Client Driver Support dialog box. Windows installation 270 5 Installing the Windows printing-system components - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 287
for selecting OS-specific drivers to add to the installation to provide for Point and Print driver vending on the system. Either or both optional drivers can be selected. Clicking Next takes you to the Printer Location and Comment dialog box. Windows installation Installation instructions 271 - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 288
characters. Use the Comment: text field to type any other helpful text such as the capabilities of the printer. The field is limited to 241 characters. Clicking Next takes you to the Custom Installer Location dialog box. Windows installation 272 5 Installing the Windows printing-system components - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 289
Change opens the Change Current Destination Folder dialog box to navigate to the drive that you want. Clicking Back takes you to the Printer Location and Comment dialog box. Clicking Install after you have specified a location (or browsed to a location) starts the file copy process and takes - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 290
return to the Custom Installer Location dialog box. The location appears in the Folder name field. Click the New Folder button to create a new folder. Windows installation 274 5 Installing the Windows printing-system components - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 291
Figure 5-43 Installing dialog box This dialog box remains on the screen until the install is complete. Windows installation Figure 5-44 Finish dialog box Installation instructions 275 - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 292
the print driver. Hewlett-Packard provides drivers that are compatible with the Point and Print feature, but this is a function of the Microsoft operating systems, not of HP print drivers. Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003 drivers from HP are supported only on Intel - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 293
determined that, starting with Windows 2000 and continuing with all future operating systems, print drivers would run as user-mode processes. User-mode drivers execute in a protected part of the operating system just like all of the normal end-user processes and software programs. A user-mode print - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 294
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provides system requirements and procedures for installing and removing the HP LaserJet 2410, 2420, and 2430 printing-system software for supported operating systems other than Windows. It also provides information about font support and system modifications. The following operating systems are - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 296
for installing and using the HP LaserJet 2410, 2420, and 2430 printing-system software on each of the supported operating systems listed below. Macintosh The following are the requirements for installing the HP LaserJet 2410, 2420, and 2430 printer on a Macintosh system. ■ PowerPC processor - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 297
more information about the HP Toolbox, see the HP Toolbox section of this guide. HP Embedded Web Server Macintosh OS 9.x operating systems support the HP Embedded Web Server (HP EWS). Use the HP LaserJet Utility to control features that are not available in the driver. Use the HP EWS to perform the - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 298
fonts match your printing fonts, you can see onscreen how your printed page looks. Font support To ensure that you can use all of the installed fonts with the HP LaserJet 2410, 2420, and 2430 printer, the Macintosh printing system includes the standard 35 screen fonts in 11 families: ■ Avant Garde - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 299
Non-Windows installation ■ Univers ■ Arial ■ Garamond ■ Univers Condensed ■ CG Omega ■ Letter Gothic ■ Wingdings ■ CG Times ■ Marigold The following bitmap screen fonts reside on the HP LaserJet 2410, 2420, and 2430 printers: ■ ITC Avant Garde Gothic Book ■ Helvetica ■ Palatino ■ ITC Avant Garde - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 300
Non-Windows installation ■ ITC Bookman Light HP LaserJet 2410, 2420, and 2430 printer software CD or obtain them from www.hp.com/support/lj2410 for the HP LaserJet 2410 printer, www.hp.com/support/lj2420 for the HP LaserJet 2420 printer, or www.hp.com/support/lj2430 for the HP LaserJet 2430 printer - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 301
Non-Windows installation ■ Times New Roman Bold Italic ■ Arial Courier Bold Oblique ■ Times New Roman Italic ■ Arial Bold ■ Courier Italic ■ Univers Bold ■ Arial Bold Italic ■ Garamond Antiqua ■ - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 302
HP LaserJet 2410, 2420, and 2430 printer, connect it to the computer or network, and turn it on before the software is installed. Macintosh OS systems do not support follow the onscreen instructions to complete the software installation. NOTE If you are installing the printing-system software on a - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 303
Model pop-up menu, select HP, and then select the PPD file you want to add. 5 Click Add. 6 To configure installable options in Mac OS X 10.2 and later, such as a duplexing unit or optional paper trays, click the appropriate product icon in the Print Center Printer List window. Select Show Info from - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 304
Non-Windows installation Mac OS Classic installation This section provides information about installation option). Figure 6-1 HP LaserJet for Macintosh installer splash screen dialog box Click Continue to open the HP LaserJet Installer dialog box. Figure 6-2 HP LaserJet Installer dialog box (easy - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 305
Non-Windows installation If you want to install the files in a location other than the the selected disk. Click Quit to quit the Installer without making changes to the system. Figure 6-3 HP LaserJet Installer dialog box (custom install) If you want to install the files in a location other than - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 306
Non-Windows installation Figure 6-5 Installation was successful dialog box Click Quit to exit the Installer. The Printer Setup Assistant opens. Click Continue to return to the HP LaserJet Installer. HP LaserJet Screen Fonts Installer dialog box sequence This section provides information about the - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 307
Non-Windows installation Figure 6-7 HP LaserJet Screen Fonts installer dialog box (1 of 2) Click Install to start dialog box Click Quit to exit the Installer. Click Continue to return to the HP LaserJet Screen Fonts installer. Mac OS X installation This section provides information about the various - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 308
Non-Windows installation Figure 6-10 hp LaserJet 24X0 folder In the hp Laserjet 4X50 folder, double click the hp LaserJet Installers folder to open it. Figure 6-11 hp LaserJet Installers folder 292 6 Installation for Macintosh, Linux, and UNIX operating systems - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 309
Non-Windows installation In the hp LaserJet Installers folder, double-click the installer icon click OK to continue. The install splash screen appears. Figure 6-13 HP LaserJet for Macintosh installer splash screen dialog box Click Continue. The software License dialog box appears. Macintosh 293 - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 310
default printer and print a copy of the license agreement. Click Save As... to open the system Save dialog box and save the license agreement to disk. Click Decline to end the installation process and close the installer. Click Accept to continue the installation. The hp LaserJet Installer dialog - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 311
Non-Windows installation Figure 6-15 HP LaserJet Installer dialog box (easy install) If you want to Click Quit to quit the Installer without making changes to the system. Figure 6-16 HP LaserJet Installer dialog box (custom install) Select the install location by using the Install Location - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 312
Non-Windows installation Select the components that you want to install by using the check boxes in the 6-19 Installation success message Click Quit to exit the installer. Click Continue to return to the HP LaserJet Installer. 296 6 Installation for Macintosh, Linux, and UNIX operating systems - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 313
2430 printer paper sources and destinations Paper sources Paper destinations Multipurpose tray (tray 1) 250-sheet paper tray (tray 2) 500-sheet paper tray (tray 3) main output bin Standard Standard Optional Standard Paper-tray configurations The HP LaserJet 2410 and the HP LaserJet 2420 printer - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 314
for the HP LaserJet 2420d, 2420dn, and 2430dtn printers. Paper-source commands The PCL 6 attribute for paper source is ubyte # MediaSource or ubyte_array "string" MediaSource. See the following table for values of #. For example, "ubyte 4 MediaSource" is the command for tray 2. 298 7 Engineering - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 315
HP LaserJet 2410, 2420, and 2430 printers. Driver features and attributes The following table lists the features and attributes of various media listed under the Size Is: dropdown menu on the Paper drivers. Table 7-4 Supported features and attributes by driver Paper sizes1 Letter 16K 8.5 x 13 A4 - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 316
Engineering Detail Table 7-4 Supported features and attributes by driver (continued) Paper sizes1 Width Height PCL 6 2 (5.83 inches) (8.27 inches) B5 (JIS) 182 mm 257 mm "B5 (JIS)" (7.17 inches) (10.12 inches) Double Japan Postcard Rotated - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 317
75 g/m2 (20 lb.). Manual duplex Y Y Y N Y N Y Y Y Y N Y Y Custom paper size support The following table shows custom paper sizes that are available for the HP LaserJet 2410, 2420, and 2430 printer: Table 7-6 Custom paper size support Tray Tray 1 (multipurpose) Tray 2 (250-sheet) Tray 3 (500-sheet - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 318
"Esc&n6WdPlain", "Plain" has 5 letters plus 1, for a total of 6. Table 7-7 Media-type commands Esc& n# Wd Paper type Esc& 6 Wd Plain Esc& 11 Wd Preprinted Esc& 11 Esc& 13 Wd Letterhead Wd Transparency1 Esc& 11 Wd Prepunched Esc& 7 Wd Labels Esc& 5 Wd Bond Esc& 9 Wd - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 319
topics: ■ Enabling or disabling HP Toolbox support ■ Manually uninstalling HP Toolbox in Macintosh Operating Systems Enabling or disabling HP Toolbox support The registry entry HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, with the value HP Status controls the HP Toolbox. This entry runs - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 320
Engineering Detail 304 7 Engineering Detail - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 321
173 alternative source/paper type support 82 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance 11 application settings traditional drivers 87 unidrivers 167 ASCII output protocol, PS Emulation Driver 162, 216 autorun CD-ROM, Windows 5 B Back Cover settings PCL traditional drivers 121, 125 unidrivers - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 322
settings 199 downloading firmware 57 printing-system software 21 Driver Configuration dialog box, Customization Wizard 267 Driver Work Space (DWS) 144 drivers accessibility support 76 accessory configuration 25 Add Printer installation 258 alternative source/paper type support 82 availability - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 323
83 Finishing tab PCL traditional drivers 91 unidrivers 197 firmware determining current level 56 downloading 57 FTP updates, Macintosh 62 FTP updates, Windows 58 HP Web Jetadmin updates 63 LPR command updates 63 Macintosh, updating 62 messages during update 64 troubleshooting updates 65 UNIX updates - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 324
Emulation Driver HP Web Jetadmin about 54 downloading 6 Driver Configuration Plugin 28 firmware updates 63 HP Embedded Web Server 31 operating systems supported 55 HPNRA (HP Network Registry Agent) 26 HTML files, viewing 11 I IBM operating systems, supported 24 Identify Printer dialog box, Windows - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 325
with HP LaserJet Utility 70 Screen Fonts installer 290 setting up products with Mac OS X 287 supported 24 system requirements 280 uninstalling HP Toolbox 303 uninstalling printing-system software 287 manuals. See documentation margins, PCL 6 Driver 300 measurement units 121 media. See paper memory - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 326
support 83 Help feature support 76 HP Driver Preconfiguration support 74 installable options support 75 job storage support 78 job stream output support 71 job tracking 72 paper supported 77 PJL support 72 Postscript driver support 84 Print Task Quick Set support 77 standalone drivers 21 supported - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 327
168 HP Driver Preconfiguration support 29 Installable Options 217 installable options support 75 Job Storage 205 job storage support 78 job stream output support 71 job tracking 72 media supported 299 Mopier settings 218 operating systems supported 22 orientation settings 204 Paper Options 180 paper - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 328
drivers about 92 defaults 93 driver support 77 use guide 95 Print Task Quick Sets, unidrivers about 175 custom 179 defaults 176 driver support 77 use guide 179 print-ready files command-line printing 66 printing using HP Embedded Web Server 33 printing with HP LaserJet Utility, Macintosh 70 Printer - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 329
56 determining current firmware level 56 downloading 57 FTP, Windows 58 HP Web Jetadmin 63 LPR commands 63 Macintosh 62 messages 64 troubleshooting 65 UNIX 61 verifying installation 65 Windows network 61 Windows, using local port 59 reordering options 79 resizing options, driver support 80 Resizing - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 330
duplexing 199 Source is settings PCL traditional drivers 116 unidrivers 182 sources, paper. See trays specifications, features 2 Specify Printer dialog box, Windows 263 speed specifications 2 standalone drivers 21 status devices 33 supplies 32 Status tab, HP Toolbox 43 storage, job enabling in PCL - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 331
Adobe 147 downloading software 21 firmware download 57 HP Driver Preconfiguration 10 HP Embedded Web Server 31 HP Web Jetadmin 55 links, HP Embedded Web Server 33, 36 links, HP Toolbox 53 Linux product support 280 support links 6 UNIX model scripts 10 Welcome dialog box, Windows Customization Wizard - HP 2420dn | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 332
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