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PostScript Printer Description PPD files, PJL Printer Job Language commands

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P packaging printer 224 page counts 86 page orientation default, setting 168 duplexing options 55 PCL commands 207 pages per minute 4 pages per sheet 62 paper A4 settings 166, 167 capacity 4 covers 65 curl, troubleshooting 104 curled 134 custom-size 62, 166 custom-size, printing 51 default size, setting 166 duplexer specifications 35 duplexing, sizes supported 54 fuser modes 41, 170 HP, ordering 153 loading 42 manual feed 40 PCL commands 206 preprinted 52 prepunched 52 printing multiple pages on single sheet 62 PS settings 16 sizes supported 34, 35 small 51 small, settings 171 source, selecting 64 specifications 34, 185 storing 185 tray selection 14, 38, 39, 173 tray settings 161 troubleshooting 108 troubleshooting trays 104 usage page 160 wrinkled 135 paper handling accessories troubleshooting 102 Paper Handling menu 161 paper path test 178 parallel cable, part number 153 parallel cables troubleshooting 98 parallel communications, settings 176 parallel port locating 9 type included 5 ENWW parallel ports not supported for Macintosh 31 part numbers cables 153 EIO cards 153 media, HP 153 parts ordering 150 PCL commands common 206 escape sequences 204, 205 font selection 205, 209 syntax 204 PCL drivers features 25 operating systems supported 24 See also drivers PCL font list, printing 87, 160 PCL, setting as printer language 17, 174 PDEs, Macintosh 27 percent of normal size 64 permanent resources 199 personalities included 5 settings 17, 174 switching, PCL commands 208 viewing installed 86 phone numbers ordering supplies iii service agreements iv support iii PJL (Printer Job Language) commands 203 platforms supported 23, 24 portrait orientation duplexing options 55 PCL commands 207 setting as default 168 ports included 5 locating 9 LPT error messages 139 troubleshooting Macintosh 141, 144 postcards printing 51 PostScript error pages settings 167 troubleshooting 98 PostScript Printer Description (PPD) files included 27 troubleshooting 140 PostScript, setting as printer language 17, 174 power consumption 213 specifications 182 power consumption 6 power switch, locating 8 Index 233

Section	Page
Printer basics	13
Quick access to printer information	14
User guide links	14
Where to look for more information	14
Printer configurations	15
Feature designations for the HP LaserJet 2400 series printer	15
Printer features	16
Printer parts	20
Interface ports	21
Control panel	22
Control-panel layout	22
Control-panel buttons	23
Control-panel lights	23
Printing control-panel menus	24
Using the printer Help system	24
Changing printer-control-panel configuration settings	25
Software	35
Operating systems and printer components	35
Printer drivers	36
Software for Macintosh computers	39
Installing the printing system software	40
Uninstalling the software	45
Selecting print media	46
Supported types and sizes of print media	46
Printing tasks	49
Selecting which tray is used for printing	50
Understanding tray order	50
Customizing tray 1 operation	50
Printing by type and size of media (locking trays)	51
Manually feeding media from tray 1	52
Selecting the correct fuser mode	53
Loading trays	54
Loading tray 1 (multipurpose tray)	54
Loading tray 2 (250-sheet tray)	55
Loading optional tray 3 (500-sheet tray)	57
Understanding media output options	59
Printing on envelopes	60
To load envelopes in tray 1	60
Printing on special media	62
Printing on labels	62
Printing on transparencies	63
Printing on custom-sized media or cardstock	63
Printing on letterhead, prepunched, or preprinted paper (single-sided)	64
Printing on both sides (duplexing)	66
Paper orientation for printing on both sides	66
Layout options for printing on both sides	67
To duplex by using the built-in duplexer	67
To duplex manually	68
Canceling a print job	69
Using the printer driver	70
Changing the settings for a print job	70
Changing default settings	70
Using printer-driver features	73
Printing watermarks	73
Printing multiple pages on one sheet of paper	74
Setting a custom paper size	74
Using EconoMode (draft) printing	75
Selecting print-quality settings	75
Using reduce/enlarge options	76
Selecting a paper source	76
Printing a cover, a different first or last page, or a blank page	77
Using job-storage features	78
Proofing and holding a job	78
Deleting a held job	78
Printing a private job	79
Deleting a private job	79
Managing and maintaining the printer	81
Using the embedded Web server	82
Opening the embedded Web server	82
Information tab	83
Settings tab	83
Networking tab	84
Other links	84
Using HP Web Jetadmin software	85
Using the HP Toolbox	86
Supported operating systems	86
Supported browsers	86
To view the HP Toolbox	87
Status tab	87
Troubleshooting tab	87
Alerts tab	88
Documentation tab	88
Device Settings window	88
Toolbox links	89
Other links	89
Uninstalling the HP Toolbox	90
To uninstall the HP Toolbox by using the Windows desktop shortcut	90
To uninstall the HP Toolbox by using Add/Remove Programs in the Windows control panel	90
Managing and configuring printer drivers	91
HP Web Jetadmin software plug-in	91
Customization utility	92
Configuring e-mail alerts	93
Setting the real-time clock	94
Setting the date and time	94
Checking the printer configuration	97
Menu map	97
Configuration page	97
Supplies status page	99
PS or PCL font list	99
Managing the print cartridge	101
HP print cartridges	101
Non-HP print cartridges	101
Print-cartridge authentication	101
Print-cartridge storage	101
Print-cartridge life expectancy	102
Checking the supply level	102
Cartridge-low and cartridge-out conditions	102
Cleaning the printer	104
Cleaning the outside	104
Cleaning the paper path and print-cartridge areas	104
Cleaning the fuser	105
Problem solving	107
Troubleshooting flowchart	108
1 Does the control panel display read READY?	108
2 Can you print a configuration page?	109
3 Can you print from a program?	110
4 Does the job print as expected?	112
5 Does the printer select the proper trays?	114
Solving general printing problems	116
Guidelines for using paper	120
Printing special pages	121
Clearing jams	122
Typical jam locations	122
Understanding printer messages	128
Using the printer online Help system	128
Resolving persistent messages	128
Correcting print-quality problems	140
Print-quality checklist	140
Image defect examples	140
Light print (partial page)	142
Light print (entire page)	142
Specks	142
Dropouts	143
Lines	143
Gray background	143
Toner smear	144
Loose toner	144
Repeating defects	145
Repeating image	145
Misformed characters	145
Page skew	146
Curl or wave	146
Wrinkles or creases	147
Vertical white lines	147
Tire tracks	147
White spots on black	148
Scattered lines	148
Blurred print	148
Random image repetition	149
Troubleshooting network printing problems	150
Troubleshooting common Windows problems	151
Troubleshooting common Macintosh problems	152
Troubleshooting common PostScript problems	158
General problems	158
Specific errors	158
Supplies and accessories	161
Ordering parts, accessories, and supplies	162
Ordering directly from HP	162
Ordering through service or support providers	162
Ordering directly through the embedded Web server (for printers that are connected to a network)	162
Ordering directly through the HP Toolbox software (for printers that are directly connected to a com ...	163
Part numbers	164
Paper-handling accessories	164
Print cartridges	164
Memory	164
Cables and interfaces	165
Print media	165
Control panel menus	169
Retrieve Job menu	170
Information menu	172
Paper Handling menu	173
Configure Device menu	177
Printing submenu	177
Print Quality submenu	180
System Setup submenu	184
I/O submenu	187
Resets submenu	188
Diagnostics menu	190
Service menu	191
Specifications	193
HP LaserJet 2400 series physical specifications	193
Electrical specifications	194
Acoustic emissions	195
Operating environment	196
Paper specifications	197
Printing and paper storage environment	197
Envelopes	198
Labels	200
Transparencies	200
Printer memory and expansion	201
Overview	202
Printer memory	203
To install printer memory	203
Installing CompactFlash cards	207
To install a CompactFlash card	207
Checking DIMM or CompactFlash installation	210
To verify that DIMMs or CompactFlash cards are installed correctly	210
Saving resources (permanent resources)	211
Installing an EIO card	212
To install an EIO card	212
To remove an installed EIO card	213
Printer commands	215
Understanding PCL 6 and PCL 5e printer command syntax	216
Combining escape sequences	216
Using escape characters	217
Selecting PCL 6 and PCL 5 fonts	217
Common PCL 6 and PCL 5 printer commands	218
Regulatory information	223
Introduction	223
FCC regulations	224
Environmental Product Stewardship program	225
Protecting the environment	225
Ozone production	225
Energy consumption	225
HP LaserJet printing supplies	225
Material safety data sheet	226
For more information	227
Declaration of conformity	228
Country-/region-specific safety statements	229
Laser safety statement	229
Canadian DOC statement	229
Japanese VCCI statement	229
Korean EMI statement	229
Finnish laser statement	230
Service and support	231
Hewlett-Packard limited warranty statement	231
Print Cartridge Limited Warranty Statement	233
Availability of support and service	234
HP maintenance agreements	234
Onsite service agreements	234
HP Express Exchange (U.S. and Canada only)	235
To use HP Express Exchange	235
Repacking the printer	236
To repack the printer	236
Service information form	237

Match case Limit results 1 per page

packaging printer

224

page counts

page orientation

default, setting

168

duplexing options

PCL commands

207

pages per minute

pages per sheet

paper

A4 settings

166, 167

capacity

covers

curl, troubleshooting

104

curled

134

custom-size

62, 166

custom-size, printing

default size, setting

166

duplexer specifications

duplexing, sizes supported

fuser modes

41, 170

HP, ordering

153

manual feed

PCL commands

206

preprinted

prepunched

printing multiple pages on single sheet

PS settings

sizes supported

34, 35

small

small, settings

171

source, selecting

specifications

34, 185

storing

185

tray selection

14, 38, 39, 173

tray settings

161

troubleshooting

108

troubleshooting trays

104

usage page

160

wrinkled

135

paper handling accessories

troubleshooting

102

Paper Handling menu

161

paper path

test

178

parallel cable, part number

153

parallel cables

troubleshooting

parallel communications, settings

176

parallel port

locating

type included

parallel ports

not supported for Macintosh

part numbers

cables

153

EIO cards

153

media, HP

153

parts

ordering

150

PCL commands

common

206

escape sequences

204, 205

font selection

205, 209

syntax

204

PCL drivers

features

operating systems supported