HP 4050 HP LaserJet 4050, 4050N, 4050T and 4050TN Printers - User's Guide - Page 17

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How to Use This Online User’s Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii

Navigational Features in This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii

Features of Acrobat Reader

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Where to Look for More Information . . .

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Setting Up the Printer

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Using the Printer

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HP Customer Care Service and Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viii

Online Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viii

HP FIRST

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xi

Customer Support Options Worldwide

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HP Customer Care and Product Repair Assistance

for the U.S. and Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xii

European HP Customer Care Center Language and

In-country Options Available

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Support Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xiv

1

Printer Basics

Overview

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Printer Features and Benefits

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Printer Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Printer Parts and Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Accessories and Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Suggested Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Ordering Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Control Panel Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Control Panel Lights

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Control Panel Keys

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Using the Printer Online Help System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Control Panel Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Printer Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Printer Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Windows

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Macintosh

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Software for Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Software for Macintosh Computers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Software for Networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Section	Page
How to Use This Online User’s Guide	5
Navigational Features in This Guide	5
Features of Acrobat Reader	5
Where to Look for More Information . . .	8
Setting Up the Printer	8
Using the Printer	9
HPCustomer Care Service and Support	10
Online Services	10
HP FIRST	13
Customer Support Options Worldwide	14
HP Customer Care and Product Repair Assistance for...	14
European HP Customer Care Center Language and Inc...	15
Incountry Support Numbers	16
Contents	17
1 - Printer Basics	23
Overview	23
Printer Features and Benefits	24
Printer Information	25
Configurations	25
Printer Parts and Locations	26
Accessories and Supplies	28
Suggested Accessories	29
Ordering Information	30
Control Panel Layout	34
Control Panel Lights	34
Control Panel Keys	35
Using the Printer Online Help System	36
Control Panel Menus	37
Printer Software	39
Printer Drivers	42
Windows	43
Macintosh	43
Software for Windows	44
Software for Macintosh Computers	50
Software for Networks	51
2 - Printing Tasks	53
Overview	53
Selecting the Output Bin	54
Printing to the Top Output Bin	54
Printing to the Rear Output Bin	55
Loading Tray 1	56
Loading Tray2 (4050/4050 N)	57
Loading Trays 2 and 3 (4050 T/4050 TN)	59
Loading the Optional 500-Sheet Tray	61
Printing Both Sides of Paper (OptionalDuplexer)	63
Guidelines for Printing Both Sides of Paper	64
Printing Special Paper	67
Printing Letterhead, Prepunched, or Preprinted Pap...	67
Paper Orientation	68
Printing Envelopes	69
Printing Labels	75
Printing Transparencies	77
Printing Cards, Custom-Size, and HeavyPaper	78
Advanced Printing Tasks	81
Using Features in the Printer Driver	81
Customizing Tray 1 Operation	85
Printing by Type and Size of Paper	87
Supported Types of Paper	88
Job Retention Features	89
Quick Copying a Job	89
Printing Additional Copies of a Quick Copy Job	89
Deleting a Stored Quick Copy Job	90
Proofing and Holding a Job	91
Printing the Remaining Copies of a Held Job	91
Deleting a Held Job	92
Printing a Private Job	93
Specifying a Private Job	93
Releasing a Private Job	93
Deleting a Private Job	94
Storing a Print Job	95
Printing a Stored Job	95
Deleting a Stored Job	96
Printing with the Optional HP Fast InfraRed Receiv...	97
Setting Up to Print with Windows 9x	97
Printing a Job	97
Interrupting and Resuming Printing	98
3 - Printer Maintenance	99
Overview	99
Managing the Toner Cartridge	100
HP Policy on Non-HP Toner Cartridges	100
Toner Cartridge Storage	100
Toner Cartridge Life Expectancy	100
Checking the Toner Level	101
Resetting the HP TonerGauge	101
Continue Printing When Toner Is Low	102
Cleaning the Printer	105
Performing Routine Maintenance	109
4 - Problem Solving	111
Overview	111
Clearing Paper Jams	112
Clearing Jams from the Input Tray Areas	114
Clearing Jams from the Optional Envelope Feeder	116
Clearing Jams from the Top Cover Area	118
Clearing Jams from the Toner Cartridge Area	120
Clearing Jams from the Output Areas	121
Clearing Jams from the Optional Duplexer	122
Solving Repeated Paper Jams	124
Understanding Printer Messages	125
Mopy Disk Error Messages	136
Correcting Output Quality Problems	138
Determining Printer Problems	140
Troubleshooting Flowchart	140
Troubleshooting Flowchart for MacintoshUsers	146
Troubleshooting the Printer Hard Disk	149
PS Troubleshooting	150
Troubleshooting HP Fast InfraRed Receiver Problems...	151
Communicating with an Optional HPJetDirect Print ...	153
HPJetDirect 10/100TX print server	153
Checking the Printer’s Configuration	155
Menu Map	155
Configuration Page	156
PCL or PS Font List	158
5 - Service and Support	159
Warranty Information	159
Service During and After the Warranty Period	159
Guidelines for Repacking the Printer	160
Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement	161
Limited Warranty for Toner Cartridge Life	163
Service Information Form	164
HP Software License Terms	165
Worldwide Sales and Service Offices	167
A - Specifications	181
Overview	181
Paper Specifications	182
Supported Sizes and Weights of Paper	183
Supported Types of Paper	187
Labels	190
Transparencies	190
Envelopes	191
Card Stock and Heavy Paper	193
Printer Specifications	195
Physical Dimensions	195
Environmental Specifications	196
Serial Cable Specifications	198
B - Control Panel Menus	201
Overview	201
Quick Copy Jobs Menu	202
Private/Stored Jobs Menu	203
Information Menu	204
Paper Handling Menu	205
Print Quality Menu	208
Printing Menu	210
Configuration Menu	214
I/O Menu	219
EIO Menu (4050 N/4050 TN)	221
Resets Menu	223
C - Printer Memory and Expansion	225
Overview	225
Installing Memory	227
Checking Memory Installation	229
Adjusting Memory Settings	230
Installing EIO Cards/Mass Storage	232
D - Printer Commands	233
Overview	233
Understanding PCL 5e Printer Command Syntax	234
Combining Escape Sequences	235
Entering Escape Characters	236
Selecting PCL 5e Fonts	237
Common PCL 5e Printer Commands	238
E - Regulatory Information	241
FCC Regulations	241
Environmental Product Stewardship	242
Protecting the Environment	242
Material Safety Data Sheets	245
Declaration of Conformity	246
Safety Statements	247
Laser Safety Statement	247
Canadian DOC Regulations	247
VCCI Statement (Japan)	247
Laser Statement for Finland	248
Glossary	249

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