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- HP 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 1
HP LaserJet 2410/2420/2430 Software Technical Reference - HP 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 2
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HP LaserJet 2410, 2420, and 2430 printers Software Technical Reference - HP 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 4
Environmental Protection Agency. HP-UX Release 10.20 and later and HPUX Release 11.00 and later (in both 32 and 64-bit configurations) on all HP 9000 computers are Open Group UNIX 95 branded products. Linux is a U.S. registered trademark of Linus Torvalds Microsoft®, Windows®, and Windows NT® are - HP 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 5
...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 CD 15 In-box file layout ...15 HP LaserJet software CD, Windows partition 15 HP LaserJet - HP 2420n | 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 2420n | 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 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 8
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 NT 4.0 88 Document Defaults... driver tabs 88 Properties - HP 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 9
Black 107 Effects tab features ...107 Print Task Quick Sets 108 Fit To Page group box 108 Print Document On 108 Scale to Fit 108 % of Normal 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 - HP 2420n | 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 2420n | 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 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 12
to print drivers...168 Printer Features 172 Print All Text as Black 173 Send TrueType as Bitmap 173 REt 173 Alternative Letterhead Mode 173 Graphics Mode 173 Layout Options 174 Page Order 174 Paper/Quality tab features 174 Print Task Quick Sets 175 Default Print Settings 176 User Guide - HP 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 13
Default settings 197 Finishing tab features...197 Print Task Quick Sets 198 Document Options 199 Correct Order for Rear Bin 199 Print on Both Sides 199 Automatically printing on both sides 199 Manually printing on both sides 200 Flip Pages Tray Assignment 211 Font Substitution Table 212 xi - HP 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 14
requirements...223 Font support...224 Basic fonts ...224 Default fonts...224 Installation instructions...230 General installation for Windows 98, Me, 2000, and XP operating systems 230 Installing from the printing-system CD 230 Installing from a network or from downloaded files 231 Detailed - HP 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 15
282 Online help...282 Screen fonts...282 Font support 282 Installing the Macintosh printing system 286 To install the HP LaserJet printing-system software for the Macintosh OS .....286 To set up an AppleTalk networked Printer with Mac OS 9.x 286 To set up a Printer with Mac OS X 287 To set up an - HP 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 16
xiv - HP 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 17
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 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 18
of the HP LaserJet 2410, 2420, and 2430 printer models that are described in this STR. Product configurations might vary among countries/regions. Table 1-1 Features of the HP LaserJet 2410, 2420, and 2430 printers Feature Performance Model Specifications ■ HP LaserJet 2410 printer: 24 pages per - HP 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 19
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-pin DDR memory DIMM (dual inline memory module) ■ Optional 500-sheet paper tray Connectivity Supplies - HP 2420n | 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 2420n | 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 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 22
and 2430 printer supplies. ■ 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 - HP 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 23
HP LaserJet 2410, 2420, and 2430 print drivers make the printer features available and allow the computer to communicate with the product. The printing system includes software for end users and network administrators who are working in the following operating environments: ■ Microsoft Windows 98 - HP 2420n | 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 2420n | 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 2420n | 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 2420n | 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 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 28
in network environments. To view this guide, click printer documentation on the main screen of the installer CD Browser, and then click hp driver preconfiguration user guide. You can also gain access to the HP Driver Preconfiguration User Guide by inserting the software CD into the CD-ROM drive - HP 2420n | 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 2420n | 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 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 31
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 the CD-ROM drive - HP 2420n | 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 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 33
Windows Installer x x x x x x x Add Printer Wizard Installer x x x x x x x Customization Utility Wizard x x x x x x x CD Browser 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 - HP 2420n | 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 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 35
HP Traditional PCL 6 Driver x HP Traditional PCL 5e Driver x HP PCL 6 Unidriver x HP PCL 5e Unidriver x PS Emulation Unidriver x Common Windows Installer x Add Printer Wizard Installer x Customization Utility Wizard x CD Browser x HP Driver Preconfiguration User Guide HP LaserJet - HP 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 36
x x Common Windows Installer x x x Add 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 - HP 2420n | 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 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 38
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 for Windows XP. Table 1-9 Software component availability for HP LaserJet 2410, 2420, and 2430 printer Component 98/Me 4.0 Drivers HP - HP 2420n | 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 2420n | 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 2420n | 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 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 42
whenever the Update Now feature is used. If the configuration of the HP LaserJet 2410, 2420, and 2430 printer changes 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 - HP 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 43
with Windows NT 4.0, Windows 98, or Windows Me client; Windows NT 4.0 host with Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows 2003, Windows 98, or Windows Me client; Windows 98 or Windows Me host with any client. 2 In this environment, client machines use Point and Print to download the configured driver from - HP 2420n | 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 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 45
in an installed version of the HP LaserJet 2410, 2420, and 2430 PCL 6 driver for Windows NT 4.0, then the orientation setting in the newly upgraded HP LaserJet 2410, 2420, and 2430 HP PCL 6 Unidriver or HP Traditional PCL 5e Driver for Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 is automatically set to - HP 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 46
diagnostic software that enables you to determine whether you are using the correct and most current print driver for your HP LaserJet 2410, 2420, and 2430 printer. To access the HP Driver Diagnostic Printer Check tool, go to http://www.hp.com/go/drivercheck, or go to the HP Business Support Center - HP 2420n | 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 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 48
HP Embedded Web Server User Guide. ■ Device Status screen. This screen provides current status information about the product. ■ Configuration Page. This screen provides information about the configuration of the product. ■ Supplies Status. This screen provides information about the print cartridge - HP 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 49
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 is - HP 2420n | 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 2420n | 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 2420n | 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. ■ Configure Device. Use the Configure Device screen to print product information pages and configure the product remotely. ■ E-mail Server. Use the E- - HP 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 53
can notify the person who is responsible for ordering or changing the toner. If a product failure occurs, the product can send an e-mail alert directly to the person who is responsible for fixing the problem. These e-mail alerts can be configured to be sent to any device that can accept e-mail - HP 2420n | 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 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 55
who do not log in by using the password. If no password has been set (which is the default), all of the tabs are visible. If a password has been set, you must log on as an IT administrator or a service provider to gain access to the protected HP EWS tabs (Settings, Digital Sending, and Networking - HP 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 56
Software description Figure 2-6 Networking tab - Configuration section The menu on the left side of the screen contains other networking options under three categories: configuration, security, and diagnostics. For more information, see the HP Jetdirect Administrator's Guide. Configuration section - HP 2420n | 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 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 58
Toolbox, on the Start menu, point to Programs, point to hp LaserJet 2410 2420 2430, and then click hp LaserJet toolbox. The HP Toolbox opens in your Web browser. The HP Toolbox software contains four tabs: ■ the Status tab ■ the Troubleshooting tab ■ the Alerts tab ■ the Documentation tab These tabs - HP 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 59
selected, is shown in the following illustration. NOTE Because 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, Alerts, and Documentation tabs will appear. Technology background - HP 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 60
HP part numbers for each consumable. It is helpful to have the part numbers available when it is time to order supplies. ■ Print Info Pages. Print the configuration page and various other information pages that are available for the product, such as the configuration page, the Supplies Status page - HP 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 61
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 provided in the Other Links section. After you click a link, a pop-up window appears - HP 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 62
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 click Error Messages and - HP 2420n | 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 2420n | 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 2420n | 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 2420n | 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 pages directly from this screen. Alerts tab The Alerts tab is - HP 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 67
Alerts page allows you to turn on or off alert messages, which will notify you when the product has a problem printing. supply alerts. If the user later wants to turn these alerts back on, they will need to come to the Alerts tab to do so. The Administrative Settings screen, allows you to change - HP 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 68
gain access to the HP Embedded Web Server, click 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 - HP 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 69
you can register your HP LaserJet 2410, 2420, and 2430 printer. Order Supplies. Click this link to connect to an ordering screen where you can order genuine HP supplies, such as print cartridges and print media. Product Support. This link connects you with an HP product-support screen from which you - HP 2420n | 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 2420n | 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 2420n | 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 2420n | 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 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 74
steps for your operating system. Windows operating systems 1 Take note of the TCP/IP address on the EIO Jetdirect page. The HP Jetdirect page is the second page of the configuration page printout. To print a configuration page, see Determining the current level of firmware. NOTE Before connecting to - HP 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 75
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 FTP For - HP 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 76
Resident portion of MODE loaded > Infinite retry on parallel printer time-out 3 At a command prompt, type copy /b configuration page and verify that the 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 2420n | 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 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 78
lj2430_firmware for the HP LaserJet 2430 printer. See Downloading the new firmware from the HP Web site for more information. After you have the firmware file and the HP LaserJet Utility, you are ready to begin the update process. 2 Open the HP LaserJet Utility. 3 Click Select Printer and locate the - HP 2420n | 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 2420n | 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 2420n | 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 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 82
HP LaserJet 2410, 2420, and 2430 printer uses a direct network connection, use file transfer protocol (FTP) to print a print-ready file. Complete the following steps for the operating system. Windows operating systems 1 Take note of the TCP/IP address on the EIO Jetdirect page. The Jetdirect page - HP 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 83
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 FTP - HP 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 84
click and drag the print-ready file onto the terminal window 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 name of the appropriate printer port (such as LPT1 window. 68 2 Software description - HP 2420n | 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 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 86
of the dialog box, and click OK. An information dialog box for the HP LaserJet 2410, 2420, and 2430 printer appears. 5 On the left side of the information dialog box, click Files. A dialog box appears where you can select a file to be downloaded to the product. 6 Click Select File. 7 On your hard - HP 2420n | 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 2420n | 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 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 89
x x Windows 98, Me HP traditional driver PCL PCL PS 6 5e emulation x x x x x x x x 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 - HP 2420n | 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 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 91
x x x Windows 98, Me HP traditional driver PCL PCL PS 6 5e emulation x Macintosh Macintosh Postscript Installable options Table 2-17 Driver support for installable options Operating system Windows XP (32-bit), Windows 2000, Windows Server 2003 Driver type HP unidriver Driver PCL PCL - HP 2420n | 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 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 93
Software description Quick Sets Table 2-20 Driver support for quick sets Operating system Windows XP (32-bit), Windows 2000, Windows Server 2003 Driver type HP unidriver Driver PCL PCL PS 6 5e emulation Print Task Quick Sets x x x User Defined Quick Sets x x x Windows NT 4.0 HP - HP 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 94
Postscript x Job storage Table 2-23 Driver support for job storage features Operating system Windows XP (32-bit), Windows 2000, Windows Server 2003 Windows NT 4.0 Windows 98, Me Driver type HP unidriver HP traditional driver HP traditional driver Driver PCL PCL PS 6 5e emulation PCL - HP 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 95
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) Correct Order for Rear x x x Bin Windows NT 4.0 HP traditional driver PCL PCL PS 6 5e emulation x x Windows 98, Me HP - HP 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 96
Software description Table 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 - HP 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 97
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 emulation Watermarks on/off First page only Custom - HP 2420n | 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 2420n | 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 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 100
PCL PS 6 5e emulation x x x Windows 98, Me HP traditional driver PCL PCL PS 6 5e emulation x x x Macintosh Macintosh Postscript Postscript-specific features Table 2-33 Driver support for postscript-specific features Operating system Driver Postscript memory Output protocol Send CTRL - HP 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 101
Table 2-33 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 PS emulation PS emulation PS emulation Postscript Optimize for portability x x x Encapsulated - HP 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 102
Software description 86 2 Software description - HP 2420n | 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 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 104
Defaults... driver tabs In Windows NT 4.0, click Start, select Settings, and then click Printers. Right-click the product name, and then click Document Defaults... to gain access to all of the Document Default... printdriver tabs, which are the same set of driver tabs that the software program - HP 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 105
Only the NT Forms 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 - HP 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 106
this? Help What's this? Help is supported in Windows 98, Windows Me, and Windows NT 4.0. You can gain access to What's this? Help messages in any of the following ways: ■ Right-click a control and then click What's this?. A pop-up Help window appears. ■ Click the ? button at the upper-right corner - HP 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 107
drivers Figure 3-2 A property page with a Bubble Help icon The bubble typically appears next to a control that is unavailable, although it can also accompany an available control if an important note concerning its use is available within the Help. Moving the pointer over the bubble changes - HP 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 108
portion of the Finishing tab is Print Task Quick Sets. Any change to the Print Task Quick Sets group box that is made on the Finishing tab affects the Print Task Quick Sets group boxes on all of the Document Defaults driver tabs (the Effects tab, Paper tab, Job Storage, Basics tab) because - HP 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 109
settings. Table 3-1 Print Task Quick Set default values for the HP LaserJet 2410, 2420, and 2430 printer Driver feature Feature setting location Print on Both Sides Flip Pages Up Booklet Printing Pages per sheet Print page borders Page order Finishing tab, Document Options group box Finishing - HP 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 110
default values 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 box (Click Edit for HP traditional print drivers for Windows - HP 2420n | 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 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 112
The HP LaserJet 2420d, 2420dn, and 2430dtn printer models come with a duplexing unit installed. To achieve the best print quality when printing on the second side of the page, the product needs to make adjustments to its print modes. When you select a media type, you are, in effect, instructing the - HP 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 113
of a page is available when you are using the HP Traditional PCL 6 Driver or the 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 - HP 2420n | 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 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 115
The HP LaserJet 2410, 2420, and 2430 printer supports both book and booklet printing. A book is a print job that consists of at least two pages and a booklet in most software programs. 1 In the software program, click File, click Print, and then click Properties. 2 Click the Finishing tab. 3 - HP 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 116
than one page per sheet, the pages appear smaller and are arranged on the sheet in the order that they would otherwise be printed. The Pages per Sheet dropdown menu provides six settings: ■ 1 page per sheet (this is the default) ■ 2 pages per sheet 100 3 HP traditional print drivers for Windows - HP 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 117
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 Document - HP 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 118
reflects the selected page size. The horizontal dimension is always first, so the order of the numbers reverses when the orientation changes. Click the dimensions label to toggle between English and metric units. Print Quality group box The HP LaserJet 2410, 2420, and 2430 print driver Print Quality - HP 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 119
which provides an alternative for software programs that cannot easily use TrueType fonts for special graphic purposes, such as shading, rotation, or slanting. The Send TrueType as Bitmaps check box is not selected (clear) by default. If you select this option, the driver sends TrueType fonts to the - HP 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 120
the quality (clarity and visual appeal) of print on the page is improved. However, higher resolution can also result in longer printing times. The following resolution options are available for the HP LaserJet 2410, 2420, and 2430 printers: ■ ProRes 1200 (180 lpi): Prints using a resolution of 1200 - HP 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 121
currently in use. When you make a change in the Print Quality Details dialog box, the setting changes from This is the "Best Quality" HP Traditional PCL 5e Driver has settings for the graphicsrendering mode. The following Rendering Mode: option buttons are available: ■ Automatic. This is the default - HP 2420n | 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 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 123
selected by default. When the feature is selected, the driver prints all text on the page, nor does it affect any text that is part of a HP traditional drivers Figure 3-9 Effects tab The Effects tab contains the following controls: ■ Print Task Quick Sets group box ■ Fit to Page group box HP - HP 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 124
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. Fit To Page group box The Fit To Page 108 3 HP traditional print drivers for Windows - HP 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 125
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 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 126
Page Only is turned off, four watermarks appear on the physical page (one on each logical page). Edit Click Edit, and the Watermark Details dialog box appears. The following illustration shows the Watermark Details dialog box. HP traditional drivers 110 3 HP traditional print drivers for Windows - HP 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 127
new watermark, click New. The new watermark appears in the Current Watermarks list and in the Watermark Message edit box as Untitled until you name 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 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 128
page that represents graphics and text. The document preview image appears in the upper-right corner of the Watermark Details dialog box. The document preview image changes that are currently installed on the system. The default is language-dependent. 112 3 HP traditional print drivers for Windows - HP 2420n | 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 2420n | 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 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 131
to all of the pages of the document. 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 - HP 2420n | 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 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 133
click the Custom button on the Paper tab. The following illustration shows 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 - HP 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 134
name of that custom size. ■ If the 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 Me, two names for the same size media can coexist (for example, "big" and "BIG" can both be used as - HP 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 135
-down menu. 4 Change the width or height values. 1 Select a saved item from the drop-down menu. 3 Click Rename (when the name is unique). 3 Click Rename (when the name is a duplicate). 4 Type something into the Name drop-down menu. 4 HP traditional PCL 6 and PCL 5e driver features 119 - HP 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 136
on the measurement units the driver is currently using. To change measurement units, click the dynamic measurement-units button (either Use Inches or Use Metric). Custom width and height control limits The minimum media size for the HP LaserJet 2410, 2420, and 2430 printer is 76.2 x 127 mm - HP 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 137
happens when the Close button is clicked The dialog box closes, but you lose the changes that were not saved. The 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 - HP 2420n | 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 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 139
driver setting for the first page trays that are installed through the Configure tab also appear here. For more information about the Source is: setting, see the Source Is section of this chapter. The Type is: drop-down menu shows all of the media types that the product supports HP traditional drivers - HP 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 140
Is section of this chapter. The Type is: drop-down menu shows all of the media types that the product supports. For more information about the Type is: drop-down menu settings, see the description for Type is: in the Type is section of this chapter. 124 3 HP traditional print drivers for Windows - HP 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 141
the appearance of the Paper Options group 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 - HP 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 142
text. The document preview image appears in the upper-right corner of all of the Document Defaults driver tabs except the Job Storage tab. For more information about the document preview image, see the Finishing tab features section of this chapter. 126 3 HP traditional print drivers for Windows - HP 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 143
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 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 144
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 (unlabeled - HP 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 145
message about the destination of a print job. The status information changes depending on the selections that are made on the Job Storage tab. Job Storage Mode Use the Job Storage Mode options on the HP LaserJet 2410, 2420, and 2430 printer to store documents at the product and then control their - HP 2420n | 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-and-hold jobs. The number is set at the product control panel in the CONFIGURATION menu, and the default the job from the software program. Private jobs are Job. Job notification Clicking a job storage - HP 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 147
job at the product control panel. The Automatic option is the default selection. It uses a default job name for the stored print job. 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 - HP 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 148
of the PIN, and then press the SELECT button. The number in the product control-panel display changes to an asterisk. Repeat this step for each of the remaining three digits of the PIN number. can also use it to retrieve information about the driver. 132 3 HP traditional print drivers for Windows - HP 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 149
on all other 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 the Finishing tab features section of this chapter. HP traditional PCL 6 and PCL 5e driver features 133 - HP 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 150
numbers from 1 to 9999 for the HP LaserJet 2410, 2420, and 2430 printer. The copies value will not advance from the maximum number (9999) to 1 when the up arrow is used, or change from 1 to the maximum number (9999) when the down arrow is used. When you click another group box or leave the Basics - HP 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 151
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) ■ Configuration Status - HP 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 152
about and options for configuring the product. NT Forms tab features NOTE The NT Forms tab is in the Properties dialog for the print driver. To gain access to the Properties tabs, click Start on the Window task bar, click Settings, and then click Printers. Right-click the product name, and - HP 2420n | 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 2420n | 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 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 155
HP LaserJet x 2420d printer HP LaserJet 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 - HP 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 156
HP LaserJet 2410, 2420, and 2430 printer supports smart duplexing. The product uses the smart duplexing feature to detect information on both sides of the print job pages and only runs the pages through the duplexing unit if printable information appears on the second side of the page. Allow Manual - HP 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 157
accessories, and the product configuration settings on the Configure tab. For the 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 Other Options The Other - HP 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 158
driver that a Font card is installed, and that stored data about the fonts on the card is available. When the check box is selected, the Configure button is enabled. Click the Configure button to open the Configure Font Card(s) dialog box. If the Font 142 3 HP traditional print drivers for Windows - HP 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 159
Font Cards dialog box. 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 font card data files that - HP 2420n | 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 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 161
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 automatically reflect the new configuration in the driver. For more information about the print - HP 2420n | 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 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 163
-driver settings 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 to gain access to all print-driver tabs. PS 3 emulation support for the HP LaserJet 2410, 2420, and 2430 printer - HP 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 164
What's this Help In Windows 98, Windows Me, and Windows NT 4.0, What's this? Help is supported. You can gain access to What's this? Help messages in any of the following ways: ■ Right-click a control and then click What's this?. A pop-up Help window appears. ■ Click the ? button at the upper-right - HP 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 165
The Page Setup tab contains the following controls: ■ Paper Size drop-down menu. Click this to specify the media size (form). The list 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 - HP 2420n | 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 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 167
If you want the product to print an 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 features 151 - HP 2420n | 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 2420n | 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 24 - HP 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 170
HP traditional drivers ■ Light ■ Lighter ■ Lightest ■ Print Watermark ■ No (default) ■ All Pages ■ First Page Only Job Storage tab features Use the job storage feature to store print jobs in the HP LaserJet 2410, 2420, and 2430 printer memory for printing at a later time. These job-storage features - HP 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 171
on the HP LaserJet 2410, 2420, and 2430 printers to store documents at the product and then control their printing at the product control panel. This feature is intended to provide greater flexibility, convenience, security, and cost savings. HP Traditional Postscript 3 Emulation Driver features - HP 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 172
HP traditional drivers The HP LaserJet 2410, 2420, and 2430 printers control panel in the CONFIGURATION menu, and the default is 32. When this product must have a minimum total memory of 80 MB. When you reprint the job from the software program. If you send a HP traditional print drivers for Windows - HP 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 173
at the product control panel. The Windows user name automatically appears in the User default job name associated with the stored print job. The file name of the print job is used if it is available to the print driver. Otherwise, the software HP Traditional Postscript 3 Emulation Driver features 157 - HP 2420n | 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 control-panel display changes to an - HP 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 175
for the print driver in Windows NT 4.0. In Windows 98 and Windows Me, a tab with similar options and settings is called the Device Options tab. To gain access to the print driver Properties, click Start on the Window task bar, select Settings, and then click Printers. Right-click the product name - HP 2420n | 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 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 177
drivers Figure 3-31 Device Options tab in Windows 98 NOTE Changes that you make to the Device Settings tab are not reflected in the Document Defaults settings until the modified device settings have been applied. For example, the duplexing unit will not appear until you modify the Configure - HP 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 178
setting. For example, for the HP LaserJet 2430t printer, 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 Page Setup tab. Font Substitution Table Clicking this option opens the font - HP 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 179
or override the Send TrueType as Bitmap setting for the TrueType Font Download option on the Advanced tab in Document Defaults. The default setting is 600 pixels. You can use the spin box to change this value to a maximum of 32,767 pixels. HP Traditional Postscript 3 Emulation Driver features 163 - HP 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 180
) ■ 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 sides of supported media. Automatic 2-sided printing is not - HP 2420n | 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 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 182
HP traditional drivers 166 3 HP traditional print drivers for Windows - HP 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 183
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 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 184
control the drivers directly from the Printers folder. These settings change the default settings that are used across all software programs. To gain access to the Printers folder, click Start, select Settings, and then click Printers (Windows 2000) or Printers and Faxes (Windows XP Professional - HP 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 185
Windows Server 2003 support "What's this?" Help. You can gain access to "What's this?" Help messages in any of the following ways: ■ Right-click a control and then click What's this?. A pop-up Help window appears. ■ Click the ? button in the upper-right corner of the frame, next to the X, to change - HP 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 186
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 tab 170 4 HP PCL 6, HP PCL 5e, and HP PS 3 emulation unidrivers for Windows - HP 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 187
numbers from 1 to 9999 for the HP LaserJet 2410, 2420, and 2430 printer. The copies value will not advance from the maximum number (9999) to 1 when the up arrow is used, or change from 1 to the maximum number (9999) when the down arrow is used. When you click another group box or leave the Advanced - HP 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 188
with Device Font (the default) to use equivalent printer fonts for printing documents that contain True Type fonts. This will permit faster printing; however, you might lose special characters that the printer font does not support. Select Download as Softfont to download True Type fonts for - HP 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 189
for those software programs that have trouble using TrueType fonts for special graphic purposes such as shading, rotation, or slanting. The setting is Disabled (off) by default. The TrueType fonts are first converted to bitmap soft fonts before downloading. The Enabled setting causes the driver to - HP 2420n | 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 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 191
HP unidrivers Figure 4-3 Paper/Quality tab The Paper/Quality tab contains the following tab is Print Task Quick Sets. Any 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 - HP 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 192
by clicking OK. The following table shows the default settings 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 - HP 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 193
default values 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 Default Yes First Page Only when activated Current watermarks Effects tab, Watermark Details dialog box (Click Edit for - HP 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 194
default values 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 Default Print Quality Off Yes (can save Print group box Cartridges) Unlabeled Job Storage tab Status message No group - HP 2420n | 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 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 196
of the supported media sizes. When you move the mouse over the dimensions label, the mouse cursor changes from an arrow to a gloved hand. Click the dimensions label to toggle between English and metric units. Because driver settings are overridden by media-size settings in most software programs, it - HP 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 197
software programs can override the size command and specify different media sizes within a single document. For information about media sizes, see the Media attributes section of this guide. Custom The Custom Paper Size dialog box appears when you click -down menu shows the default name of "Custom." - HP 2420n | 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 2420n | 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 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 200
that you select in any one of the Use Different Paper/Covers options. When you change the type and source of the media and covers, the settings that you select remain configured until you close the software program. Each option for the Use Different Paper/Covers setting is described in the following - HP 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 201
setting specifies the media size to use for the entire print job. Changes that you make to the Size is: setting here override any previous supports. For more information about the Type is: drop-down menu settings, see the Type is: in the Type is section of this chapter. HP unidrivers HP PCL 6, HP - HP 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 202
select in any one of the Use Different 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 program. First Page Use the First Page options to select an alternative media size, type, or source for the - HP 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 203
the product supports. For more change the type and source of the media and covers, the settings you select remain configured until you close the software program. Other Pages Use the Other Pages check box. HP unidrivers Figure 4-8 Other Pages options The following Other Pages options are available - HP 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 204
select in any one of the Use Different 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 program. Last Page Use the Last Page options to select an alternative media size, type, or source for the - HP 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 205
setting that you select in any one of the Use Different 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 program. Back Cover Use the Back Cover options to include a blank or preprinted back cover - HP 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 206
hand. You can toggle between portrait and landscape page orientation by clicking on the image. Print Quality The Print Quality group box contains the Print Quality drop-down box and the EconoMode check box. HP unidrivers 190 4 HP PCL 6, HP PCL 5e, and HP PS 3 emulation unidrivers for Windows - HP 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 207
, 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, but the option also reduces print quality. Using the EconoMode feature with non-HP print cartridges can result in spillage or printer damage. Effects tab - HP 2420n | 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 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 209
Actual Size is the default setting. It prints the document without changing the document size. Print of the standard media sizes that are supported by the selected media source and formatted document-page image is scaled to fit the target media size. By default, Scale HP unidrivers Figure 4-12 Preview images - - HP 2420n | 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 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 211
are applied to logical pages. For example, when Pages per Sheet is set to "4" and First Page Only is turned off, four 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 - HP 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 212
that are available in the driver and any new watermarks you have created. To create a new watermark, click New. The new watermark page. The settings are Diagonal, Horizontal, or Angle (custom). The default is Diagonal. All three settings automatically center the watermark string within the page - HP 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 213
, and Bold style. The default point size for preset watermarks is language-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 - HP 2420n | 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 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 215
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 one-page print jobs or single-sided - HP 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 216
box to print on the second side of the media for the HP LaserJet 2410, 2420 and 2430 printers that do not have a duplexing unit installed. Also select Print on Both Sides (Manually) on the other HP LaserJet 2410, 2420, and 2430 printer models for media types that are not available when using the - HP 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 217
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 even-page - HP 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 218
per sheet. If you change the Pages per Sheet setting 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 book and booklet - HP 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 219
printing that you want (for example, Right Edge 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 - HP 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 220
into the printer. You can specify the orientation of the print job. The three available orientations are portrait, landscape, and rotated. The default orientation is Portrait. NOTE Nearly all software programs establish the orientation for the printed page, so the page orientation in the driver is - HP 2420n | 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 2420n | 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 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 223
message about the destination of a print job. The status information changes depending on the selections that are made on the Job Storage tab. Job Storage Mode Use the Job Storage Mode options on the HP LaserJet 2410, 2420, and 2430 printer to store documents at the product and then control their - HP 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 224
memory job from the software program. Private selected by default. The click the Custom option button, the text field below the option becomes available. The text field can 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 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 225
it is available to the print driver. Otherwise, the software program name or a time stamp Click File and then click Print from the software program. The Print dialog box appears. NOTE Clicking the print icon in the software HP unidrivers HP PCL 6, HP PCL 5e, and PS emulation unidriver features 209 - HP 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 226
display changes to configuring the product. Device Settings NOTE The Device Settings tab is in the Properties for the print driver. 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 - HP 2420n | 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 2420n | 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 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 229
External Fonts NOTE The External Fonts option is available only in the HP PCL 6 and PCL 5e unidrivers. It is not available in can be soft fonts or DIMM fonts. Clicking the External Fonts option causes the Properties button to appear. Clicking the Properties button opens the Font Installer dialog - HP 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 230
4-20 HP Font Installer dialog box Installing external fonts Follow these steps to install external fonts. 1 Click Start, 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 - HP 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 231
and provides a spin box for changing this value. The available postscript memory is a subset of the product total physical memory. It is usually best to set the postscript memory to match what is shown on the configuration page. To print a configuration page from the control panel, press the Select - HP 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 232
(default) ■ TBCP ■ Binary When you click ASCII, data is sent in ASCII format (7-bit), printer, change Yes to No. Convert Gray Text to PostScript Gray This control specifies whether to convert the true gray (RGB value) in text to the gray that the postscript driver provides. It is set to No by default - HP 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 233
printing options that you can install for the 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 Memory ■ Job Storage ■ Mopier Mode ■ Postscript Passthrough (PS - HP 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 234
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 these three models. NOTE The HP LaserJet 2410, 2420, and 2430 printers support smart - HP 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 235
hardware by default. One copy of a multiple-page print job is transmitted once through the network to the product, together with a printer job language the print driver or the document software program. The mopying mode is selected by default in the driver, and can be disabled by changing the Mopier - HP 2420n | 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 2420n | 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 2420n | 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 2420n | 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 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 240
Bold Italic ■ Symbol ■ Wingdings ■ Courier New ■ Times New Roman Default fonts The following default fonts are installed through a typical installation of the HP LaserJet 2410, 2420, and 2430 printing-system software. Table 5-1 Default fonts File name ALBR85W.TTF ALBR55W.TTF OLVR55W.TTF OLVR75W - HP 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 241
Table 5-1 Default fonts (continued) File name Font name CGTR45W.TTF CG Times CGTR65W.TTF CG Times Bold CGTR66W.TTF CG Times 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 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 242
Table 5-1 Default fonts (continued) File name Font name LETR46W.TTF Letter Gothic Italic MARIGOLD.TTF Marigold 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 2420n | 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 2420n | 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 2420n | 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 2420n | 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 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 247
. For detailed installation 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 environments. You - HP 2420n | 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 2420n | 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 2420n | 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 detects the language that your computer system uses and presents this selection as the default. You can select another language that is available on the CD by clicking the down arrow in - HP 2420n | 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 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 252
Figure 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 - HP 2420n | 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 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 254
cable or universal serial bus cable), clicking Next takes you to the Connector Type dialog box, and then to the Model dialog box. This is the default option. The Model dialog box is shown in the following illustration. Windows installation 238 5 Installing the Windows printing-system components - HP 2420n | 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 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 256
clicking Next takes you to the Identify Printer dialog box. This is the default selection. If you select Client setup for client-server printing, clicking Next , clicking Next takes you to the Connection Type dialog box. Windows installation 240 5 Installing the Windows printing-system components - HP 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 257
then clicking Next takes you to the Cable Connection dialog box. Clicking USB Cable and then clicking 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 - HP 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 258
dialog box Clicking A Jetdirect Print Server, and then clicking Next takes you 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 - HP 2420n | 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 2420n | 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 2420n | 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 2420n | 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 2420n | 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 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 264
you to the Confirm Changing Setting dialog box and then on to the Set Network Protocol dialog box. Clicking Help takes you 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 - HP 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 265
box Clicking Change Settings... makes the text boxes active so that you can type a different 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 2420n | 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 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 267
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 opens you have selected. Clicking Next opens the Printer Name dialog box. Windows installation Installation instructions 251 - HP 2420n | 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 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 269
computer is running Windows 98 or Windows Me. Clicking Not shared and then clicking Next takes you to the Printer Location and Comment dialog box. Clicking Share as: causes the text box to become active. Typing the share name and then clicking Next takes you to the Client Driver Support dialog box - HP 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 270
allows you to share this printer with Windows 95, 98 or Me systems. When selected, the installation program installs the driver for those systems onto your computer. When users on those other systems select this shared printer, the correct driver is downloaded to them. Clicking Next takes you to the - HP 2420n | 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 2420n | 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 2420n | 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 2420n | 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 2420n | 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 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 276
appear in the standard installer. After these dialog boxes, the Installer Customization 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 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 277
in the Language dialog box. The maintenance mode on systems where installation has been completed does not provide options for changing the language. To change the language on a system Clicking Next takes you to the Printer Port dialog box. Windows installation Installation instructions 261 - HP 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 278
for the customized installer, the port must be created identically on the system where the port will be used. Clicking New TCP/IP Port or New IPX Port and then clicking Next takes you to the Specify Printer dialog box. Windows installation 262 5 Installing the Windows printing-system components - HP 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 279
. It accepts any characters but limits the entry to 13 characters. The Hardware Address: option also creates an option to configure a new port. If you type a hardware address and click Next in the Specify Printer dialog box with Configure a new IP port selected, the IP Settings dialog box opens - HP 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 280
, because the customized installer can be used on a separate network. Typing the appropriate information and then clicking Next takes you to the New IPX Port dialog box. The New IPX Port selection in the Printer Port dialog box behaves the same way that the New TCP/ IP Port selection behaves: the - HP 2420n | 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 2420n | 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 2420n | 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 2420n | 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 2420n | 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 2420n | 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 2420n | 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 2420n | 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 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 289
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 you to the Installing dialog box. Windows installation Installation instructions 273 - HP 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 290
Figure 5-42 Change Current Destination Folder dialog box NOTE Several files, including system files, enough space is available on the directory before continuing. After you select a location, click OK to return to the Custom Installer Location dialog box. The location appears in the Folder name - HP 2420n | 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 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 292
server. The Windows NT 4.0 Printer .INF file (or the Windows 2000 Printer .INF file) must contain the same product name as the Windows 98 or Windows Me printer .INF file. Point and Print installation of a postscript driver is supported only with a Microsoft Windows 98 or Windows Me PS driver V4.0 or - HP 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 293
default printer This section applies to the Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003 operating systems. 1 In Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT 4.0, and Windows 2000 OSs, click Start, click Settings, and then click Printers. In Windows XP and Windows - HP 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 294
Windows installation 278 5 Installing the Windows printing-system components - HP 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 295
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 2420n | 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 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 297
PDEs Printer Dialog Extensions (PDEs) are code plug-ins (for Mac OS X only, 10.1 and later) that provide access to product features, such as number of copies, duplexing, and quality settings. HP Toolbox The HP Toolbox is a series of Web pages and supporting Windows-based and Macintosh-based software - HP 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 298
the screen 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 - HP 2420n | 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 2420n | 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 2420n | 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 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 302
configure the AppleTalk (or network) control panel for the correct connection to communicate with the product. You must set up the 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 - HP 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 303
unit or optional paper trays, click the appropriate product icon in the Print Center Printer List window. Select Show Info from the Printers menu, and then select the appropriate options from the Installable Options popup menu. 7 Configure the options, and then click Apply Changes. To set up an - HP 2420n | 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 2420n | 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 default "Macintosh HD," click Install Location: default. Click Install to start the installation on the selected disk. Click Quit to quit the Installer without making changes to the system. Figure 6-3 HP LaserJet - HP 2420n | 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 2420n | 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 the installation. Click Quit to quit the Installer without making changes to the system. When you click Install, an installation progress bar dialog box appears briefly. Click Stop to - HP 2420n | 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 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 309
Non-Windows installation In the hp LaserJet Installers folder, double-click the installer icon for the correct password and 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 - HP 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 310
for your 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 - HP 2420n | 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 install the files in a location other than the default "Macintosh HD," click the Install Location drop-down menu to specify a location. You can also select a Custom Install option from the drop-down - HP 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 312
When installation is complete, a popup message appears stating that the installation was successful. Figure 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 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 313
output bin Standard Standard Optional Standard Paper-tray configurations The HP LaserJet 2410 and the HP LaserJet 2420 printer models come with a 100-sheet standard multipurpose tray (tray 1) and a 250-sheet paper tray (tray 2). The HP LaserJet 2430 printer models come with an additional 500-sheet - HP 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 314
configurations for the HP LaserJet 2410, 2420, and 2430 printer Product Tray number HP LaserJet 2410 printer Tray 1 HP LaserJet 2420 printer Tray 2 Tray 3 Tray 1 HP LaserJet 2420d printer Tray 2 Tray 3 Tray 1 Tray 2 HP LaserJet 2420n printer HP LaserJet 2420dn printer Tray 3 Tray 1 Tray - HP 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 315
Tray 1 3 4 3 Tray 2 (250-sheet) 4 1 0 Tray 3 (500-sheet)2 5 5 1 Auto Select 1 7 null Manual feed in tray the HP LaserJet 2410, 2420, and 2430 printers. Driver features from other drivers. Table 7-4 Supported features and attributes by driver Paper sizes1 Letter 16K 8.5 x 13 A4 A5 - HP 2420n | 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. ) "Double Japan Postcard Rotated" Envelope #10 105 mm 241 mm "Envelope #10" (4.13 inches) (9.5 inches) Envelope B5 176 mm 250 mm "Envelope B5" (6.93 inches) - HP 2420n | 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 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 318
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 Recycled Esc& 6 Esc& 11 Wd Color - HP 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 319
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 HPSTATUS.EXE every time that the system is started. When you close the HP Toolbox by right-clicking the Toolbox tray icon and - HP 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 320
Engineering Detail 304 7 Engineering Detail - HP 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 321
installing Macintosh printingsystem software 286 installing Windows printingsystem software 4, 230 regional versions 16 Change Current Destination Folder dialog box 274 CHM files, viewing 11 Choose Setup Language dialog box, Windows 234 Client Driver Support dialog box, Windows Customization Wizard - HP 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 322
PCL traditional driver settings 96 unidriver 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 - HP 2420n | 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 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 324
Troubleshooting tab 45 uninstalling manually on Macintosh 303 viewing 42 HP Traditional Postscript 3 Emulation Driver. See PS 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 - HP 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 325
page, printing 32 features 3 firmware updates 61 HP Jetdirect Administrator's Guide 13 Macintosh setup 286, 287 Network protocol dialog box, Windows 248 Point and Print installation 276 Recommended Network Setup dialog box, Windows 244 settings 40 Windows printing-system software installation - HP 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 326
24 tray assignment 75 user interface support 76 watermarks support 81 Optimizations option, PCL unidrivers 172 Optional Paper Sources, PCL traditional drivers 141 ordering supplies 6 orientation settings PCL traditional drivers 98, 134 PS Emulation Driver 148 unidrivers 201, 204 Other Pages paper - HP 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 327
157 unidrivers 208 PJL encoding 72 Point and Print installation, Windows printing-system software 276 port selection dialog box, Windows Customization Wizard 262 Typical Installation 241 portrait orientation settings PCL traditional drivers 98, 134 unidrivers 201, 204 PostScript Device settings 162 - HP 2420n | 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 2420n | 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 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 330
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 traditional drivers 142 operating systems supported 78 PCL traditional drivers 127 PS - HP 2420n | 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 2420n | HP LaserJet 2400 Series - Software Technical Reference (External) - Page 332
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