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software technical reference hp LaserJet 4200/4300 - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 2
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hp LaserJet 4200 and 4300 series printers software technical reference - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 4
to change without notice. Hewlett-Packard makes no warranty of any kind with respect to this information. HEWLETTPACKARD SPECIFICALLY bit configurations) on all HP 9000 computers are Open Group UNIX 95 branded products. Microsoft (R), MS-DOS (R), Windows (R), and Windows NT (R) are U.S. registered - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 5
15 HP LaserJet 4200 and HP LaserJet 4300 series printers 16 2 Software description Introduction...21 Supported operating systems...21 Technology background information...21 HP LaserJet user documentation...22 Adobe(R) Acrobat Reader(R)...22 HP LaserJet guides...22 HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 series - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 6
HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 software CD-ROMs for Windows systems 39 Installer features...40 Installable components...41 Printer drivers...41 PCL 5e, PCL 6, and PS drivers 41 Windows 95, 98, Me, NT 4.0, 2000, and XP driver versions 41 Macintosh and Macintosh-compatible system-driver versions 41 - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 7
stored jobs at the printer 73 Deleting a print job...73 Output bin options...73 Options...74 Printer image...74 Basics tab features ...75 Copies...75 Orientation ...76 About...76 Driver extensions...76 Configure tab features ...77 Printer Model group box...77 Software Technical Reference 5 - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 8
Application Collation...82 Automatic configuration...82 Printer image...82 NT Forms tab features ...83 Configuring the trays...83 PS driver features for Windows 95, 98, Me, and NT 4.0 84 PS Level 3 Emulation support for the HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 series printers 84 Page Setup tab features...84 - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 9
Duplex Unit (for 2-Sided Printing 112 Printer Hard Disk...112 Mopier Enabled...112 Mopier mode and collation 112 Job Storage...112 Printer Memory...112 Form to Tray Assignment 113 HP LaserJet 4200/4300 software CD-ROM 113 In-box file layout...113 HP LaserJet software CD-ROM, Windows partition - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 10
Localization...126 PostScript specific...127 4 Installing Windows printing system components Introduction...129 Supported operating systems...129 System requirements...129 Font support...130 Basic fonts...130 Default fonts...130 Installation instructions...133 General installation for Windows 95, 98 - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 11
...166 Online Help...166 Screen fonts (Mac OS classic)...167 Font support...167 Installing the Macintosh printing system 170 To install the HP LaserJet printer software for Macintosh OS 170 To set up a USB direct printer connection with Mac OS 8.6 - 9.1 170 To set up an AppleTalk networked - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 12
112 Table 15: CD-ROM versions...114 Table 16: Software component availability for HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 series printers 116 Table 17: Software component localization for the HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 series printers ......117 Table 18: Driver support for job stream output feature 119 Table 19 - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 13
187 Table 84: Paper tray configurations for the HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 series printers 188 Table 85: Paper-source commands 188 Table 86: Supported features and attributes by driver 189 Table 87: Supported input media types 190 Table 88: HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 Stacker and Stapler/Stacker - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 14
Printer Status and Alerts icons 34 Figure 7: Printer Status and Alerts window 34 Figure 8: Refresh rate option...35 Figure 9: Printer Status and Alert options 37 Figure 10: Installation software images - Legal on Letter; Scale to Fit off (left) and on (right 58 Figure 19: Watermark details...59 - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 15
dialog box (2 of 3 157 Figure 72: Hewlett-Packard's Electronic Registration dialog box (3 of 3 158 Figure 73: Exiting registration! dialog box 159 Figure 74: HP LaserJet for Macintosh installer splash screen dialog box 172 Figure 75: HP LaserJet Installer dialog box (easy install 173 Figure 76 - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 16
14 Software Technical Reference - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 17
information and troubleshooting tips for the printing system software for the HP LaserJet 4200 and HP LaserJet 4300 series 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 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 18
the HP LaserJet 4300 series printers Models Memory Speed Connectivity Paper handling Resolution and print cartridge Base model • 48 megabytes • 35 pages • Parallel (MB) Random per connection • one 100-sheet • 1200 dots per multipurpose inch (dpi) Access minute tray (tray 1); ProRes - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 19
Paper handling Resolution and print cartridge • 35 ppm • Parallel letter-size connection • one 100-sheet • 1200 dpi multipurpose ProRes/600 media; 34 • HP Jetdirect tray (tray 1); dpi dual-beam ppm A4- 10/100Base-TX maximum paper scanner size print server card size, legal (216 • 12,000 - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 20
dtns model dtnsl model Memory Speed Connectivity Paper handling Resolution and print cartridge • 64 MB RAM, • 35 ppm • Parallel expandable to letter-size connection • one 100-sheet • 1200 dpi multipurpose ProRes/600 416 MB (4200 media; 34 • HP Jetdirect tray (tray 1); dpi dual-beam - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 21
*Trays 3 and 4 automatically renumber themselves when they are stacked. If tray 3 is a 1,500-sheet tray, no tray 4 can be attached. The 1,500-sheet tray is a high-capacity tray, but it does not use HP Jet-link. Software Technical Reference Purpose and scope 19 - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 22
20 Purpose and scope Software Technical Reference - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 23
The HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 series printers come with software and installers for Microsoft (R) Windows (R) and Apple Computer, Inc., Macintosh systems. UNIX (R) and OS/2 systems are supported, and software is available on the Web. For specific information about a system's installer, drivers, and - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 24
system software CD-ROM by navigating to /Manuals. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Hewlett-Packard provides readable, onscreen versions of the HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 User Guide at the following HP Web sites: http://www.hp.com/support/lj4200 http://www.hp.com - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 25
HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printing-system release notes The Hewlett-Packard LaserJet 4200 and 4300 Printing System Release notes, late-breaking information, and other technical assistance, are available at the following Web sites: http://www.hp.com/support/lj4200 http://www.hp.com/support/lj4300 - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 26
client software from Novell. It is not supported with Microsoft Client Service for NetWare. 3Novell Directory Services. 4Printer Status and Alerts is not installed when the share computer is running Terminal Server. Bidirectional interface and connectivity The following table lists the driver user - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 27
configuration of the HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 series printers change after installation, the driver can be automatically updated with the new configuration in environments that support bidirectional communication. For example, if the base printer model is installed and an optional duplexing unit is - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 28
Embedded Web Server for HP LaserJet Printers guide, go to one of the following Web sites: http://www.hp.com/support/lj4200 http://www.hp.com/support/lj4300 To view information about the printer by using HP Web Access, open a supported Web browser and type in the printer TCP/IP address or host name - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 29
Device status If a printer problem exists, status information (such as whether the printer is online or the toner is low) is available through your Web browser on a computer that is linked directly to the printer. You can view this information without physically going to the printer to identify the - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 30
services that might be available for your device. Specific status and configuration information about the printer is retained and directed to the "Solve a Problem" Web site. This site offers targeted support content and messages to help resolve problems as quickly as possible. • Order Supplies - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 31
• Email • Security • Other Links • Device Information • Language • Time Services Remote printer configuration Printer configuration information can be obtained through a Web browser by opening the printer HP Web Access page and changing any of the basic configuration information on the Settings tab - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 32
The following illustration shows the Network Settings option on the HP Web Access Networking tab. Figure 4: Networking tab The menu Network Settings • IPP (Internet Printing Protocol) • Support Info Security • Admin Password • Access Control 30 Software description Software Technical Reference - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 33
• Network Statistics • Protocol Info • Test Page • Refresh Rate Network settings From the Networking tab, you can enable and configure the following network protocols: • TCP/IP • IPX/SPX • AppleTalk • Data Link Control/Logical Link Control (DLC/LLC) • Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 34
can automatically send e-mail alerts about printer problems or job status to specified e-mail addresses. For example, if toner is low, the printer can notify the person responsible for ordering or changing the cartridge. If there is a printer failure, an e-mail alert can be sent directly to the - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 35
over a network, that supports bidirectional functionality. The Printer Status and Alerts feature cannot be installed over infrared (IR) or serial ports. See "Bidirectional communication." For Windows 95, the Microsoft Winsock2 patch must first be installed. To download the Microsoft Winsock2 patch - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 36
status icon in the form of a printer is included in the Windows system tray in the lower-right corner of the screen. The printer icon remains unchanged until you send a print job to the HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 series printers. When you send a print job, the icon changes to alert you to the status - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 37
the current status of the HP LaserJet 4200 or 4300 series printer. • Supplies shows information about the percentage of print-cartridge life remaining. • Media provides information about paper-handling devices and the status of each device. For example, this section of the window shows the level of - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 38
first two Printer warning Toner low options) condition All printers Selected error or a warning condition is detected, the Printer Status and Alerts window will automatically appear according to the Alerts options. Depending upon the options you select, information in the status window changes - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 39
For more information about e-mail command and response, see the HP Embedded Web Server for HP LaserJet Printers guide. To configure your printer to send e-mails, follow these steps: 1 Take note of your printer's TCP/IP address on the EIO X JetDirect page (this is the second page of the Configuration - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 40
the changes the euro brings. This HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 series printers include euro characters for each of the internal fonts. The printer can print the euro character in the Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, and Windows XP operating systems. Hewlett-Packard is - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 41
(Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, and Windows XP), the HP LaserJet software CD-ROM provides an interactive software window that you can use not only to install the printer drivers and related components, but also to gain access to online product registration, user - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 42
of driver updates • technical support updates • news about emerging technologies View Documentation - This option can be used to view the HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 series printers documentation. The following document options are available: • Readme • User's Guide • HP Jetdirect Guide • Release - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 43
5e and PCL 6 support for Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, and Windows XP operating systems is provided by using the HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printer drivers for the HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 series printers. For Windows 2000 and Windows XP, the HP LaserJet 4200 and - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 44
you decide to complete your registration. Optional software The HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 software CD-ROMs provide links to download and install HP Web JetAdmin as optional software. HP Web JetAdmin Use HP Web JetAdmin to manage HP Jetdirect connected printers within your intranet by using a browser - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 45
embedded Web server), ordering supplies, and remote firmware updates. The HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 software CD-ROMs provide a link to the HP Web site (http://www.hp.com/go/ webjetadmin) to download the latest version of the HP Web JetAdmin software. Click Optional Software from the CDROM browser - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 46
44 Software description Software Technical Reference - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 47
features of the following drivers for supported operating systems for the HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 series printers: • PCL 5e and PCL 6 drivers for Windows 95, Windows 99, Windows Me, and Windows NT 4.0 • PCL 5e and PCL 6 drivers for Windows 2000 and Windows XP • PostScript driver • Structure and - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 48
, the interpretation of the button is as follows: • Clicking OK accepts the change that was just made, and the driver then resets the conflicting control to a setting that is compatible with the new To use this feature, set Pages per Sheet to 1. 46 Driver features Software Technical Reference - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 49
. In order to use this feature, choose a source tray that is different from tray used for the first page. You cannot add a new ones to make more room. The configuration settings cannot be updated automatically because bidirectional communication is not available. Software Technical Reference Driver - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 50
job for manual duplex printing. To change this feature, first disable the Print On Both Sides option. Finishing tab features Figure 12: The default appearance of the Finishing tab The options in the Print Quality group box might vary, depending on your HP LaserJet 4200 or 4300 series printer. The - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 51
user-defined printing specifications (such as paper size, pages per sheet, and so on). Defaults The default setting is Defaults. Other settings are User's Manual for the HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 series printers Driver feature US English SAMPLE Software Technical Reference Driver features 49 - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 52
Y4 N Y 4 Y 4 Y4 N Y4 N N A4 Y Y Y N N N N N 216 mm N 279 mm N Millimeters N N N N N N N Y Y Y Y Y User's Manual The User's Manual setting provides a Quick Set for optimal printing of the HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 User's Guide. 50 Driver features Software Technical Reference - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 53
. You can store a maximum of 25 user-defined Quick Sets on a particular system. If . Please delete some before adding new ones." Document Options Print on Both Sides is selected, the document preview image changes to show a spiral binding along Software Technical Reference Driver features 51 - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 54
Activating booklet printing Note The following instructions apply only to PCL drivers. The PostScript (PS) driver supports booklet printing through Windows programs that provide booklet-printing binding (for example, Letter [Left binding]). 52 Driver features Software Technical Reference - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 55
the inside sheets of your print job. 5 Click the Back Cover tab. The back cover, if there is one, must be the same size as the booklet cover and the inside sheets. The No back cover is the the back-cover settings in the Source is and Type is menus. Software Technical Reference Driver features 53 - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 56
Left The preview document image changes to reflect alterations in images 1 2 pages per sheet 2 4 pages per sheet 3 6 pages per sheet 4 9 pages per sheet, with Print Page Borders selected 5 9 pages per sheet, with Down, then Right page-order selected 6 16 pages per sheet 54 Driver features Software - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 57
Print Quality The HP LaserJet printer driver Print Quality group box provides options that control resolution, graphics settings, and font settings. The Print and other print-job settings, including pattern scaling and printing all text as black. Software Technical Reference Driver features 55 - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 58
Resolution The resolution setting for the HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 series printers is 600 dpi. Scale Patterns (WYSIWYG) The Scale Patterns (WYSIWYG) feature is implemented to address the moiré effect created when certain programs encounter certain patterns. Use this feature to turn off the pattern - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 59
media sizes that are supported by the selected media source and any custom sizes that you have created (if the currently selected media source is manual, auto, or any tray). When Print Document On is selected, Scale to Fit is automatically selected. Software Technical Reference Driver features 57 - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 60
size with the driver). The driver scales the page by the appropriate factor and sends it to the printer. The limits of changes as the scroll bar indicator is dragged, and the preview image is updated to the new image scale. Each click on the scroll bar arrows increases or decreases the scale by one - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 61
off, four watermarks appear on the physical page (one on each logical page). Click Edit, and the Watermark Details image and provides options for creating a new watermark and controlling the message angle and font attributes. Click OK to accept all changes Software Technical Reference Driver features 59 - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 62
change the Watermark Message for that watermark, you are, in effect, creating a new watermark. Watermark message The Watermark Message is also the name that identifies the watermark in the Current Watermarks list, except when more than one for the HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 series printers. Shading - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 63
be highlighted. Output bins must be selected from the Destination tab. Note The printer image shown in the following illustration might differ from your HP LaserJet 4200 or 4300 series printer, depending on the model number and accessory devices. Software Technical Reference Driver features 61 - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 64
Pages, which contains different controls, as noted in the following sections. • Back Cover, which also contains different controls, as noted in the following sections. 62 Driver features Software Technical Reference - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 65
page source • Use an alternate source The two drop-down menus become available when Use an alternate source is selected: • Source is (default) • Type is Software Technical Reference Driver features 63 - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 66
two controls: a drop-down menu that contains all the supported media sizes (including any user-defined custom sizes) and a text label that indicates the dimensions of the selected size. Moving the pointer over the text label causes the arrow to change to a gloved hand, which indicates that the area - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 67
conditions: • If a saved custom paper size has been selected from the drop-down menu and the other controls in the dialog box have not been changed since then, the Name drop-down menu shows the name of the last selected custom paper size. Software Technical Reference Driver features 65 - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 68
menu 3 4 Rename 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 Change the width or height values 2 Select a saved item from the drop-down menu 3 66 Driver features Software Technical - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 69
inches or millimeters, depending on the measurement units the driver is currently using. To change measurement units, click the Measurement Units button. Custom width and height control limits The minimum paper size for the HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 series printers is 98 mm by 191 mm (3.87 inches - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 70
sizes, see "Media attributes". Type Is The Type Is drop-down menu shows all the paper types that the HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 series printers support, as well as any user-defined types that have been created by a network administrator. The default setting is Unspecified, which allows the program to - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 71
as the image that appears in the same location on the Paper tab and the Configure tab. The printer image shown in the illustration might differ from your HP LaserJet 4200 or 4300 series printer, depending on the model number and the installed accessory devices. Software Technical Reference Driver - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 72
print driver on your computer is not yet configured to use the hard disk, follow these steps: Note These steps must be completed for each driver. 1 Double-click the My Computer icon. This opens the My Computer window. 2 Open the Printers window. 70 Driver features Software Technical Reference - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 73
of the printer driver. The HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 series printers offer printer memory. Selecting Private Job activates the PIN field. The print job can be printed only after you type a PIN at the printer control panel. After the job is printed, the printer Software Technical Reference Driver - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 74
98, Windows Me, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, and Windows XP. It replaces it with "Untitled" in Windows 3.1x. The following describes the restrictions for the User Name field. Job Name Use the Job Name edit box to specify a name to identify the job at the printer control panel. When the driver is - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 75
using the face-down output bin, you must manually switch the bin between face-down and faceup output. Depending on the bundle and the driver configurations, the HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 series printers offer the following optional output devices: Software Technical Reference Driver features 73 - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 76
, the preview image, and other areas. The current output bin is highlighted in a bright green color on the printer bitmap. Note On the Destination tab, only output bins have hot spots and can be highlighted; source trays must be selected from the Paper tab. 74 Driver features Software Technical - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 77
for the HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 series printers. The copies value will not advance from the maximum number (9999) to 1 when the up arrow is used, or change from and the driver can arise. In most cases, the program and the driver communicate, so that the number of copies set in one location (such - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 78
, there is no change in the preview image. About By clicking the About button on the Basics tab or clicking the HP logo on any of the driver property pages, the to HP LaserJet model number, driver, date, and versions. Figure 26: About This Driver dialog box Driver extensions The Driver Extensions - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 79
. Printer Model group box In the Printer Model group box, the driver title remains HP LaserJet 4200 or HP LaserJet 4300 for all models. Selection of another printer bundle makes the appropriate changes to other configuration options on the tab. Software Technical Reference Driver features - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 80
When the HP LaserJet 4200n or the HP LaserJet 4300n is selected, the following settings apply: • The Total Printer Memory value is 64 MB. • Duplexing Unit is selected. • No optional paper destinations, paper sources, or hard disk are selected. When the HP LaserJet 4200tn or the HP LaserJet 4300tn is - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 81
extra step of using a photocopier. The HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 series printers support the Transmit Once mopying feature. The Mopier Enabled option is selected by default, if a hard disk is installed and Printer Hard Disk is selected in the driver software. Envelope feeder This check box should be - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 82
all HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 series printers. Total printer memory is updated through a successful bidirectional query, or can be set manually. Driver Work Space. Use the Driver Work Space (DWS) option to specify the amount of work-space memory available to the printer. In environments that support - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 83
tells the driver that a specific font DIMM data files that contain lists of fonts on specified DIMMs. • Select one • Enable or disable one or more of the Find and select the appropriate Printer Cartridge Metrics (PCM) file that 7 Click OK. The selected printer cartridge metrics (.PCM) file appears in - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 84
how the printer driver is set up. You cannot use the Ignore Application Collation setting to print non-collated copies. If you want to print non-collated copies, disable mopying. Automatic configuration If you have modified the configuration of the HP LaserJet 4200 or 4300 series printer since - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 85
Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, and Windows XP operating environments. The NT Forms tab (like the Configure tab) can be viewed only from the Properties window. Figure 29: Driver Tray Contains/ Type drop-down menu lists all of the media types supported by the HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 series printers. - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 86
HP LaserJet printer PS Level 3 emulation PPD, available on the HP LaserJet printer software CD-ROM or from the HP Web site. When using the Adobe PS Level 3 printer driver, users must comply with all Adobe licensing agreements, as stated on the Adobe Web site at http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 87
options: • Paper/Output (advanced control over the options available on the Page Setup tab) • Graphic (including resolution, scaling, and TrueType font controls) • Document Options (including printer features and PostScript options) Software Technical Reference Driver features 85 - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 88
(for Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, or Windows XP operating systems) is shown in the following figure. Note Limited Job Storage functions for Windows 95, Windows 98, and Windows Me operating systems are available under Printer Features on the PS driver Advanced tab. 86 Driver features Software - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 89
is enabled, the HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 series printers offer the following printer is set at the printer control panel. Private Job and Stored Job The Private Job and Stored Job options can be secured by using a four-digit personal identification number (PIN). Software Technical Reference Driver - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 90
must be typed at the printer control panel before the job printer. If more copies are needed, you will have to reprint the job from the software program. If you send a second private job to the printer that has the same user the printer memory and can be printed again from the printer control panel - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 91
the PCL 6 and PCL 5e driver interfaces. Help system The HP LaserJet PCL 6 and PCL 5e drivers include a full-featured Help system to provide assistance with printing and configuration options. What's this? Help In Windows 2000 and Windows XP, "What's this?" Help is supported. You can gain access to - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 92
window for the currently selected control appears. Context-sensitive Help Press the Help button on a driver tab or in a dialog box, and context-sensitive Help appears. Constraint messages Constraint messages are unsolicited messages that appear in response to specific driver or for a software - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 93
would be flipped if they were bound together. Note The duplexing unit generally has constraints on the paper size (small or oversize) and media (heavy stock, labels) that may be duplexed. Check the printer control panel for specific restrictions. Software Technical Reference Driver features 91 - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 94
Paper Size Paper Size sets the default paper size used by the driver if the program does not specify a size. This list contains all standard printer-supported forms and any user defined forms that can be supported by the printer, as defined through the server properties. This setting is used by the - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 95
HP printers. Send TrueType as Bitmaps Send TrueType as Bitmaps is the only setting available and provides the user a safety net for those programs that have trouble bitmap softfonts prior to downloading. The On setting causes the driver to send TrueType fonts to the printer as outlines, which - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 96
Type is: First Page and Other Pages A cover can have two forms, depending on the type of booklet a user is printing: • For full size (e.g., LETTER size, Letter type) booklets, select a different media for the first printed in the middle of a booklet. 94 Driver features Software Technical Reference - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 97
paper source to use for printing a document. Different printer models support different paper sources, such as upper tray, envelope feed, cassette, and manual feed. If you click Automatically Select, the printer uses the paper tray that supports the paper size you have selected. If you choose - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 98
default setting. For the HP LaserJet PCL 5e driver, the Print Quality group box printer control-panel display, as shown on the following table. If an HP cartridge is not used, EconoMode is not available, regardless of the driver or control-panel setting. Table 13: EconoMode Settings Default Driver - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 99
Finishing tab features The appearance of the Finishing tab differs, depending on the printer model and paper-handling accessories installed. The following illustration shows the default appearance of the Finishing tab: Software Technical Reference Driver features 97 - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 100
the following illustration. Figure 39: Finishing tab, with duplexing unit and paper-handling accessory The Finishing tab can the Accessory Output Bin:setting on the Device Settings tab is HP 500-Sheet Stacker/Stapler • Booklet Layout Pages per Sheet The Driver features Software Technical Reference - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 101
Left, then Down • Down, then Left The preview document image changes to reflect alterations in these settings, as shown by the Layout The Booklet Layout drop-down menu, visible when the Duplex Unit (for 2-Sided Printing): setting on the Device Software Technical Reference Driver features 99 - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 102
more control over the binding edge and for controlling the image on special media. For example, a printer may have difficultyfusing toner near the trailing edge of an envelope. To correct this problem, rotate the media 180 degrees in the paper tray and select the Rotate by 180 degrees check box - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 103
bar controls the scale directly. The value in the edit box changes as the scroll bar indicator is dragged, and the preview image is updated to the new image scale. Each click on the scroll bar arrows increases or decreases the scale by one percent. Each click on the slider bar affects the scale - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 104
the Watermarks feature to choose a watermark, create your own custom watermarks (text only), or edit an existing watermark. The following watermarks are preset in the driver: • (none) • Confidential • Draft • SAMPLE 102 Driver features Software Technical Reference - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 105
this list appears in the preview image. When First Page Only is on the physical page (one on each logical page). Click Edit changes can be canceled. Current Watermarks The Current Watermarks group box contains a list of available watermarks, both predefined watermarks made available in the driver - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 106
watermarks in the Current Watermarks list at one time. When the limit of 30 in the Font Attributes group box to change the font and the color, shading, size color option for the HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 series printers. Shading The following range Driver features Software Technical Reference - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 107
following illustration. Figure 44: Destination tab features Destination features Hardware configuration and availability of Job Storage options The HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 series printers can be equipped with a hard disk to accommodate the following Job Storage options: • Proof and Hold • Private - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 108
. 6 Click Installed. (This also selects Job Storage Enabled). 7 Close all of the dialog boxes by clicking OK. Your printer driver is now configured to use the hard-disk and Job Storage features of your HP LaserJet 4200 or 4300 series printer. 106 Driver features Software Technical Reference - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 109
HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 series printers user and job name as one already stored on the hard disk will overwrite the existing document. Quick-copy jobs are deleted if the printer's power is removed. Proof and Hold This option stores the print job on the printer hard disk or in printer RAM memory - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 110
login name in Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, and Windows XP. The following describes the restrictions for the User Name field. Job Name The Job Name is used for specifying a name to identify the job on the printer control panel. When the driver is installed, this - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 111
of Letter, Legal, or A4 paper per document. • Top Bin. The HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 series printers have an output bin that can be selected in the driver. Output is delivered face-down. The rear face-up bin also can be manually set for a straight paper path. Use the rear output door (straight - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 112
. It contains an overall build number (in parenthesis after the model name) along with specific information about each of the components. The information varies according to HP LaserJet model number, driver, date, and versions. The About tab is shown in the following illustration. Figure 46: About - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 113
items; refer to the HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 User Guide for detailed information. The description that follows includes installable options that may be supported by one or more printer models. Input Paper Handling Options The Input Paper Handling Options include standard trays, high-capacity input - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 114
LaserJet 4200 and 4300 series printers can support either the HP 500-Sheet Stacker or the HP 500-Sheet Stacker/ Stapler. Duplex Unit (for 2-Sided Printing) If a duplexing unit is installed in the printer, select Duplex Unit (for 2-Sided Printing):, and then click Installed. When installed, the - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 115
the duplexing unit will not appear until you have modified the Device Settings tab, applied the settings, and then re-entered Printing Preferences. HP LaserJet 4200/4300 software CD-ROM In-box file layout The HP LaserJet printer system consists of two partitions: one for installation using Windows - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 116
about the availability of the HP LaserJet printing system software and related software and firmware. Software is available on CD-ROM from HP fulfillment centers or can be downloaded from the Web at the following URL: http://www.hp.com/go/lj4200_software http://www.hp.com/go/lj4300_software In-box - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 117
com/go/lj4300_software The software supports the following operating systems: • Windows 95, Windows 98, and Windows Me • Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, and Windows XP Printer firmware Firmware to support the HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 series printers is available for download from the HP Web site at - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 118
to Windows 95, Windows 98, and Windows Me. "2K" refers to Windows 2000; "4.0" refers to Windows NT 4.0; and "XP" refers to Windows XP. Table 16: Software component availability for HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 series printers Component 9x/Me 4.0 2K/XP OS/2 Mac UNIX Linux Drivers PCL 6 X XX - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 119
LaserJet 4200 and 4300 series printer Release Notes HP Jetdirect Guide HP Fast InfraRed Receiver Guide Mac PS Help Help Other PS Fonts PS Fonts DIMM 1Supported as a standalone utility. 9x/Me 4.0 2K/XP OS/2 Mac UNIX Linux X XX X X XX X X XX X X XX X X XX X X XX X XX X Software - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 120
HP Web Access Online manuals (PDF) IBM OS/2 Driver - PCL 5c IBM OS/2 Driver xxx xx x xxx xxxxxxx x xxx xxxxxxx 1For the Windows NT 4.0 operating system, the English driver is used. 2The English driver is used. Language Key: AR = Arabic CZ = Turkish 118 Driver features Software Technical Reference - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 121
detail the software features available for each driver type and for each supported operating system supported by the HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 series printers. Job stream output Table 18: Driver support for job stream output feature Windows XP (64 & 32) Windows Windows NT 4.0 Windows 95, 98 - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 122
PCL6 PCL5 PS PS PS X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X UI features Table 23: Driver support for UI features Windows XP (64 & 32) Windows 2000 PCL6 PCL5 PS UI tabs X X X UI extensions X X X Page preview X X X images Printer image bitmaps with hot spots Paper size - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 123
Driver support for document layout features Windows XP (64 & 32) Windows Windows NT 4.0 Windows 95, 98, Me Mac OS2 2000 PCL6 PCL5 PS PCL6 PCL5 PS PCL6 PCL5 PS PS PS Print on both X X X X X XX X XXX sides Manual duplex X XX X XXX Software Technical Reference Driver features 121 - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 124
Table 27: Driver support for job storage features Windows XP (64 & 32) Windows 2000 PCL6 PCL5 PS Proof and hold X X X Private job X X X Quick copy X X X Stored job X X X Job name X X X User name X X X PIN X X X Unicode for job X X X and user name Automatic job - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 125
XP (64 & 32) Windows 2000 Use HP MEt/use more memory PCL6 (standard/ enhanced) Resolution X X (ProRes 1200 180 lpi) Resolution X (ProRes 1200 212 lpi) Resolution X X X (FastRes 1200) Resolution (600 X X X dpi) Resolution (300 X dpi) Manually print on X X X 2nd side - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 126
X XXX X X XX X XXX Paper sizes Table 31: Driver support for paper sizes Windows XP (64 & 32) Windows 2000 PCL6 PCL5 PS Letter X X X Legal X X X XX X XXX X X XX X XXX X X XX X XXX X X XX X XXX X X XX X XXX 124 Driver features Software Technical Reference - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 127
1 User type 2 User type 3 User type 4 User type 5 Display media X X X types as sources Paper sources Table 33: Driver support for paper sources Windows XP (64 & 32) Windows 2000 PCL6 PCL5 PS Autoselect X X X Manual feed X X X Envelope feeder X X X HCI input X X X Tray - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 128
paper path Installable options Table 36: Driver support for installable options Windows XP (64 & 32) Windows 2000 PCL6 PCL5 PS Duplexing unit X X X Printer hard disk X X X Total memory X X X Additional X X X source trays Additional X X X destination bins Envelope feeder - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 129
XX XXX X XX XXX PostScript specific Table 38: Driver support for PostScript-specific features Windows XP (64 & 32) Windows Windows NT 4.0 Windows 95, 98, Me Mac OS2 2000 PCL6 PCL5 PS PCL6 PCL5 PS PCL6 PCL5 PS PS PS Font substitution X X X PostScript X X X memory Output protocol - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 130
speed Optimize for X portability Encapsulated X PostScript (EPS) Archive format X TrueType font download option Outline X Bitmap X Native TrueType X Windows NT 4.0 Windows 95, 98, Me Mac OS2 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 128 Driver features Software Technical Reference - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 131
Windows installation instructions • Setting a default printer Supported operating systems Note The HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 series printing system software supports the following operating systems: • Windows 95 • Windows 98 • Windows Me • Windows NT 4.0 • Windows 2000 • Windows XP Windows - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 132
Font support Basic fonts Microsoft Windows software includes these basic fonts, which can be used with any HP printer: • Arial • Courier New Italic • Times fonts are installed through a Typical Installation of the HP LaserJet printing system software. Table 39: Default fonts File name albr85w.TTF - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 133
Albertus MT PS_12640.TTF Albertus MT Italic PS_14530.TTF Albertus MT Light PS-11120.TTF Antique Olive CompactPS PS_11119.TTF Antique Olive Roman Font name Software Technical Reference Installing Windows printing system components 131 - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 134
Black Italic Hoefler Text Italic Hoefler Text Ornaments Joanna MT Joanna MT Bold Joanna MT Bold Italic Joanna MT Italic Letter Gothic Italic 132 Installing Windows printing system components Software Technical Reference - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 135
General installation instructions for the Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, and Windows XP operating systems are similar. If the HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 series printers are connected through a file or print server, the HP LaserJet printing system software must first - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 136
the printer is installed. 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 printingsystem software in Microsoft Windows environments - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 137
HP LaserJet 4300 Series Printing System Setup is preparing the InstallShield (R) Wizard that will guide you through the rest of the setup process. Please wait. User options and descriptions No user options. This is an informationonly dialog box. Software Technical Reference Installing Windows - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 138
Copyright Hewlett-Packard XXXX User options and descriptions Next takes you to the HP Software License Agreement dialog box. Click Installation Notes to open the file READXXXX.RTF. Cancel takes you to the Exit Setup dialog box. 136 Installing Windows printing system components Software Technical - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 139
box text strings Title of dialog box Text in dialog box User options and descriptions HP Software License Agreement Please read the following license Yes takes you to . No takes you to the Exit Setup dialog box. Software Technical Reference Installing Windows printing system components 137 - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 140
software at the (Conditional) Hewlett-Packard Web site. Would you like Setup to check the Web for updated software? Yes (requires an active Internet connection) [option button] No [option button] User returns you to the HP Software License Agreement dialog box. Cancel takes you to - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 141
be connected: Connected to this computer (by parallel cable, USB cable or IR) [option button] Connected to the network (e.g., the printer is connected directly to the network or shared through another computer on the network) [option button] User options and descriptions If Connected to this - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 142
[option button] Connection dialog box ) Express Install using HP recommended defaults [check box] Other [option button] User options and descriptions Regardless of the port chosen (Parallel or Other), clicking Next takes you to the printer Model dialog box. Back returns you to the Type of - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 143
Setup Create a connection (network port) to a printer attached directly to the network. Your share the printer with other network users. Client Setup The printer is already set up as a shared printer on the Software Technical Reference Installing Windows printing system components 141 - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 144
address when the printer address is available. On large networks, selecting Search from a list of available printers might not reveal the location of a specific printer. Back returns you to the Network Setup dialog box. Cancel takes you to the Exit Setup dialog box. 142 Installing Windows - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 145
Figure 57: Identify Printer dialog box (1 of 2) Software Technical Reference Installing Windows printing system components 143 - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 146
to install. Specify by: Hardware Address. [option button] IP Address [option button} IP Hostname [option button] IPX Address [option button} Description User options and descriptions If you identify the printer by selecting from the list, and your HP LaserJet printer appears in the list and - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 147
printer type the appropriate address Windows TCP/IP (recommended) information. other modes listed] TCP/IP Settings Use default port name [check box] After you have specified a communications mode, Next takes you to the printer Model dialog box. Software Technical Reference Installing Windows - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 148
box Table 53: Printer Model dialog box text string Title of dialog box Text in dialog box Model Select the model you are setting up. Model: Description User options and descriptions Next takes you to the Installation Type dialog box. Back returns you to the Select Port dialog box when you - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 149
Installation Custom Installation Recommended for advanced users and system administrators. Provides more flexibility for installing drivers and software. User options and descriptions If Typical Installation is selected, Next takes you to the Printer Name dialog box. If Custom Installation - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 150
use the name supplied below or type a new one. The name will be used to identify the printer in your Printers folder. Printer Name: NOTE: A printer will be created for each driver being installed. The driver type will be appended to the name specified above. Example: HP LaserJet 9000 PCL 6 Do - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 151
computer to support automated driver download to clients. Install a Windows 95/98/Me driver. [check box] User options and descriptions Next starts the file copy process. Back returns you to the Printer Name dialog box. Cancel takes you to the Exit Setup dialog box. Software Technical Reference - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 152
box Finish Your HP LaserJet printer has been successfully installed. Installation Details Select the actions to perform when Setup finishes. Print a test page [check box] Web Registration [check box] User Windows printing system components Software Technical Reference - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 153
) • HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 User Guide (for direct-connect and network installations) Note The components of a Custom Installation might vary from printer to printer. Note Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, and Windows XP computers running a terminal server do not support the Printer Status and - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 154
the options that are available in the Typical Installation. You can also select from among the following components: PCL 6 driver PCL 5e driver PostScript driver Automatic driver configuration Printer Status and Alerts 152 Installing Windows printing system components Software Technical Reference - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 155
, go to the main menu of the HP LaserJet software CD-ROM browser and click Register Product. This starts the HP WebReg utility and opens the following window. Figure 68: Hewlett-Packard's Electronic Registration dialog box Table 60: Hewlett-Packard's Electronic Registration text strings Title of - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 156
Welcome to HP's electronic Click the Previous button to return Registration registration. This information is to the Hewlett-Packard's confidential and for HP registration purposes only. Electronic Registration dialog box. 154 Installing Windows printing system components Software Technical - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 157
you for information about your HP LaserJet 4200 or 4300 series printer. The third screen gives you the option of sending the e-mail message to register the printer. Click the Exit button to open the Exiting Registration! dialog box. Figure 70: Hewlett-Packard's Electronic Registration dialog box - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 158
unless I specifically request it [check box] Previous [button] Continue [button] Exit [button] User options and descriptions Click the Continue button to go to the second screen in this sequence. Click the Exit button to open the Exiting Registration! dialog box. 156 Installing Windows printing - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 159
the date you purchased your Hewlett-Packard printer. Type the printer's serial number. Approximately how many employees work at your...site? Worldwide? What is your job responsibility as it relates to HP products? Software Technical Reference Installing Windows printing system components 157 - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 160
Title of dialog box Text in dialog box User options and descriptions The questions about the number of employees and your job responsibility appear only if you answered that you will use your Hewlett-Packard 4200 or 4300 series printer primarily for business or telecommuting. Drop-down boxes with - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 161
! You have selected to exit Hewlett- Packard's registration. If you would like Windows Use the Customization Utility button to create your own customized installation of printing-system components. To start the utility, click Customization Utility on the main menu of the HP LaserJet software - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 162
, you can copy the HP LaserJet Windows printer drivers to a selected form of media (disk, CD-ROM, network drive, and so on). You can use the resulting disk set with the Windows Add Printer Wizard. The Customization Utility prompts these choices: • operating system • printer model • printing system - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 163
for the HP LaserJet 4200 or HP LaserJet 4300 series printer installation: 0 = HP LaserJet 4200 or HP LaserJet 4300 printer 1 = HP LaserJet 4200 or HP LaserJet 4300n printer 2 = HP LaserJet 4200 or HP LaserJet 4300tn printer 3 = HP LaserJet 4200 or HP LaserJet 4300dtn printer 4 = HP LaserJet 4200 or - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 164
are not successful, contact Microsoft. Hewlett-Packard provides drivers that are compatible with the Point and Print feature, but this is a function of the Microsoft operating systems, not of HP print drivers. Windows NT, Windows 2000, and Windows XP drivers from HP are supported only on Intel X86 - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 165
mark appears next to the menu option. 4 Click Close. Windows 3.1x Printer support • The HP LaserJet 4200 series and HP LaserJet 4300 series printers have not been tested with and are not supported with Windows 3.1x. Software Technical Reference Installing Windows printing system components 163 - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 166
164 Installing Windows printing system components Software Technical Reference - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 167
disk space (required for driver) Linux For information about Linux support for the printer, see the following Web sites: • http://hp.sourceforge.net (HP Linux support home page) • http://www.hp.com/go/linux (Hewlett-Packard's Linux Web site) Software Technical Reference Installation for Macintosh - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 168
on the printing software CD-ROM. HP LaserJet Utility This Hewlett-Packard printer utility is installed to the HP LaserJet folder in Macintosh OS 8.6 to 9.1 operating systems. It provides configuration and management support for PS and PCL printers. Use the HP LaserJet Utility to control features - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 169
page will look. Font support To ensure that you can use all installed fonts with the HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 series printers, the Macintosh printing system on the HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 series printers: • ITC Avant Garde Gothic Book • Helvetica • Palatino Software Technical Reference - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 170
4300 series printers, but can be used by Macintosh platforms only if you install additional screen fonts. You can either use these screen fonts directly from the HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 software CD-ROMs, or obtain them from the HP Web site at one of the following URLs: http://www.hp. com/support - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 171
• Univers Medium • CG Omega Italic • Letter Gothic Bold • Univers Medium Italic • CG Times • Letter Gothic Italic • Univers Italic • CG Times Bold • CG Times Bold Italic Software Technical Reference Installation for Macintosh, IBM OS/2, and Linux operating systems 169 - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 172
, and turned on before the software is installed. Macintosh OS systems do not support parallel connections. You must use a USB connection for a direct connection to a computer running Macintosh OS. In the following instructions, "XXXX" represents the HP LaserJet printer model number. The Macintosh - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 173
4 Select the USB printer in the printer selection window, and then click OK. 5 Click Auto Setup to attempt to match a PPD file and USB driver to your printer. If Auto Setup fails, click Change. Scroll through the list of printers, select HP LaserJet 4200 or HP LaserJet 4300, and then click Select. 6 - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 174
installation option). Figure 74: HP LaserJet for Macintosh installer splash screen dialog box Table 67: HP LaserJet for Macintosh installer splash in dialog box User Options and Descriptions Splash screen hp LaserJet for Macintosh Click Continue to open the HP LaserJet Installer dialog box. - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 175
of dialog box Text in dialog box User Options and Descriptions HP LaserJet Installer Easy Install [drop-down menu] If you want to install the files in a location Click the Install button to install: · Printer Descriptions (Classic) · hp LaserJet Utility (Classic) · Installation Notes (Classic - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 176
by using the check boxes in the list. USB Components (Classic) Click the Read Me button to open the hp Manual Duplex&Booklet (Classic) Installer readme file. Disk space available: [conditional] Approximate disk space needed: [conditional] The HP LaserJet Folder will be created on the disk - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 177
to perform additional installations, click Continue. User Options and Descriptions Click the Quit button to exit the Installer. The Printer Setup Assistant opens. Click the Continue button to return to the HP LaserJet Installer. Software Technical Reference Installation for Macintosh, IBM OS - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 178
dialog box Important! To set up your HP LaserJet printer, use one of the following methods: AppleTalk - Open the Chooser (in the [Apple icon] menu) and select a printer. USB/LPR - Open the Desktop Printer Utility and select a printer. User Options and Descriptions Click OK, and then continue - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 179
of dialog box Text in dialog box How do I select my printer? For instructions, click the right arrow. Topics [button] User Options and Descriptions This is a standard Macintosh OS help sequence. HP LaserJet Screen Fonts Installer dialog box sequence This section provides information about the - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 180
HP LaserJet Screen Fonts Text in dialog box Click the Install button to install: Screen Fonts Items will be installed on the disk "Apple External HD" User Options and Descriptions Click the Install button to start the installation. Click the Quit button to quit the Installer without making changes - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 181
box text strings Title of dialog box Text in dialog box User Options and Descriptions Splash screen hp LaserJet for Macintosh Click Continue to open the HP LaserJet Installer dialog box. Continue... [button} Software Technical Reference Installation for Macintosh, IBM OS/2, and Linux operating - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 182
Title of dialog box Text in dialog box User Options and Descriptions HP LaserJet Installer Easy Install [drop-down menu] If you want to install the files in a location Click the Install button to install: · Printer Descriptions · HP LaserJet Utility · Installation Notes other than the default - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 183
. LaserJet Printer Help Clicking Install starts the installation on USB Components the selected disk. Disk space available: [conditional] Approximate disk space needed: [conditional] Click the Quit button to quit the Installer without making any changes to the system. The HP LaserJet Folder - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 184
installations, click Continue. User Options and Descriptions Click the Quit button to exit the Installer. The Printer Setup Assistant opens. Click the Continue button to return to the HP LaserJet Installer. IBM OS/2 Warp 3.0 and later OS/2 installation instructions Installation procedures differ - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 185
a port to which the printer is connected. 7 Click Install new printer driver. A window appears with a list of the printer drivers that are shipped with OS/2. 8 Click Other printer driver. 9 Point to the downloaded printer drivers. 10 Click Refresh. Wait until the window fills with printer drivers - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 186
Bold Italic • Letter • Univers Condensed Bold Italic • CG Omega Italic • Letter Bold • Univers Condensed Medium Italic • CG Times • Letter Italic • Wingdings • CG Times Bold • Line Printer • CG Times Bold Italic 184 Installation for Macintosh, IBM OS/2, and Linux operating systems - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 187
amount of memory in a printer, forms defined by the printer, forms associated with the printer paper trays, and installed printer patterns. To set or change printer properties: 1 Point to the Printer object. Right-click the Printer object. 2 Click Settings. 3 Click the Printer Driver tab. 4 Right - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 188
186 Installation for Macintosh, IBM OS/2, and Linux operating systems Software Technical Reference - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 189
unit would be Tray 4. The cassette hardware provides mechanical system for automatically assigning these tray numbers. The following table indicates the paper tray configurations that are possible for the HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 series printers. Software Technical Reference Engineering Detail - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 190
tray configurations for the HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 series printers Configurations Tray number Tray type Standard/optional A Tray 1 multipurpose tray standard Tray 2 500-sheet tray standard B Tray 1 multipurpose tray standard Tray 2 500-sheet tray standard Tray 3 500-sheet tray - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 191
Table 86: Supported features and attributes by driver Paper sizes Width Height PCL 5 PCL 62 PCL 5 16 (10.12 100 inches) inches) Double 100 mm 148 mm ??? ??? ??? ??? 100, "DoublePostcard" Post card (3.94 (5.83 100 inches) inches) 16K3 197 mm 273 mm 17 "ROC16K" 150, (7.75 (10.75 100 - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 192
3In Windows NT tray Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 1Tray 1 accepts cardstock at a maximum weight of 164 g/m2 (45-lb). The following table identifies the media types that are supported by the HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 series printers stapler/stacker. Table 88: HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 Detail Software - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 193
paper sizes Note The PS driver does not support user-defined media sizes. The following table shows custom paper sizes available for the HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 series printers. Table 89: PCL 5e and PCL 6 custom paper sizes Tray Dimensions Minimum Tray 1 Width 76 mm (3.0 inches) Height - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 194
a space between the "d" and the "S", and with an uppercase "S". 2 You must spell out the word "Transparency" in the string, although it is abbreviated on the printer control panel. 192 Engineering Detail Software Technical Reference - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 195
for Windows 160 paper source 188 paper type 191 Configuration Page, HP Web Access 28 Configure tab in drivers 77 e-mail alerts 32 network settings 30 network settings 31 printer options remotely 29 protocols 31 security 30 bidirectional communication support 23 driver support 119 printer features - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 196
preview image 48 Help feature support 120 installing online 22 localization 117 localization 118 localization 118 online, availability by operating system 116 printer 22 Quick Set for use guide 50 double-sided printing option in drivers 51 firmware 114 firmware 115 optional software 42 printing - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 197
117 online user guide 22 printer software for IBM OS/2 182 printer software for Macintosh 170 printer software for Windows 133 Instant Support 28 Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) 30 IPP (Internet Printing Protocol) 30 IPX/SPX 31 job accounting information support 119 job properties, changing in IBM - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 198
PPD 116 availability of software components 116 bidirectional communication support 23 changes made by installation 171 ColorSync profiles 166 driver versions 41 fonts supported 167 HP LaserJet Utility 166 installation notes 166 installers 116 installing printer software for Mac OS 170 online - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 199
to HP products 33 changing properties for IBM operating systems 185 setting default for Windows 163 support for Windows 3.1x *** support for Windows 3.1x 163 CD-ROM for Windows systems 39 components 39 downloading 115 installation notes 22 optional software 42 printer documentation 22 Printer Status - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 200
188 Unidriver for PCL 6 and PCL 5 drivers 116 printer software for Macintosh operating systems 171 availability of drivers 42 availability of software components 116 model scripts 42 Usage Page, HP Web Access 26 bidirectional communication support 119 driver support 119 Use different paper option in - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 201
43 Linux printer support 165 ordering software CD-ROMs 114 printing system software 115 printing system software, related software, and firmware 114 product registration 153 supported printers and printer drivers 21 UNIX model scripts 42 What's this? help 89 What's this? Help 45 Windows Cluster - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 202
200 Index - HP 4300n | HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers - Software Technical Reference Man - Page 203
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