Section |
Page |
Product information |
17 |
Model configurations |
18 |
HP Color LaserJet 4600 Series printer |
18 |
Printer features |
21 |
Printer features |
21 |
Printer assemblies |
25 |
HP Color LaserJet 4600 models |
25 |
HP Color LaserJet 4610n printer |
26 |
HP Color LaserJet 4650 models |
27 |
Identification, site requirements, and specifications |
29 |
Model and serial numbers |
29 |
Power and regulatory label |
30 |
Site requirements |
30 |
Space requirements |
32 |
Physical specifications |
33 |
Electrical specifications |
33 |
Environmental specifications |
34 |
Acoustic emissions |
34 |
Supply storage requirements |
35 |
Print media |
36 |
Print-media specifications |
36 |
Media to avoid |
38 |
Media that can cause damage to the printer |
38 |
Printing on special media |
39 |
Transparencies |
39 |
Glossy paper |
40 |
Colored paper |
40 |
Printing images |
40 |
Envelopes |
40 |
Labels |
41 |
Heavy paper |
41 |
HP LaserJet Tough paper |
42 |
Preprinted forms and letterhead |
42 |
Recycled paper |
43 |
Weight equivalence table |
44 |
Environmental product stewardship program |
45 |
Protecting the environment |
45 |
Ozone production |
45 |
Power consumption |
45 |
Paper use |
45 |
Plastics |
45 |
HP LaserJet printing supplies |
45 |
HP Printing Supplies Returns and Recycling Program Information |
45 |
Recycled paper |
46 |
Material restrictions |
46 |
For more information |
46 |
Hewlett-Packard limited warranty statement |
47 |
Declaration of conformity |
48 |
Country/region laser safety statements |
50 |
Canadian DOC regulations |
50 |
EMI statement (Korea) |
50 |
VCCI statement (Japan) |
50 |
Laser Statement for Finland |
51 |
Japan power-cord statement |
51 |
Service approach |
53 |
Service approach |
54 |
Parts and supplies |
55 |
Ordering parts, supplies, and accessories over the Internet |
55 |
Ordering directly through the embedded Web server (for printers with network connections) |
55 |
Ordering directly through the HP Toolbox software (HP CLJ 4650 only) |
55 |
Exchange program |
56 |
Supplies |
56 |
World Wide Web |
56 |
HP Service Parts Information |
56 |
HP customer care |
57 |
Online services |
57 |
Telephone support |
57 |
Software utilities, drivers, and electronic information |
57 |
HP service information |
57 |
HP service agreements |
57 |
HP support and information for Macintosh computers |
58 |
Ordering related documentation and software |
58 |
Installation and configuration |
59 |
Unpacking the printer |
60 |
Installing the media tray |
65 |
Connecting power |
66 |
Installing the print cartridges |
66 |
Installing a new overlay (HP Color LaserJet 4600 models) |
69 |
Installing a new control-panel label (HP Color LaserJet 4650 models) |
70 |
Testing the printer operation |
71 |
Using PowerSave |
72 |
To set PowerSave Time |
72 |
To turn PowerSave on or off |
72 |
Connecting to a computer |
73 |
Parallel connections |
73 |
USB configuration (HP Color LaserJet 4610n and 4650 models) |
74 |
Auxiliary connection configuration (HP Color LaserJet 4650 models) |
74 |
Network connections |
75 |
Direct to network (HP Color LaserJet 4600 and 4650 models) |
75 |
Network print server (HP Color LaserJet 4600 and 4650 models) |
75 |
Network print server (HP Color LaserJet 4610n printer) |
77 |
Peer-to-peer (direct to network, HP Color LaserJet 4600 and 4650 models) |
78 |
Peer-to-peer (parallel) |
78 |
Enhanced I/O (EIO) configuration |
78 |
HP Jetdirect print servers |
79 |
Available enhanced I/O interfaces |
79 |
NetWare networks |
79 |
Windows and Windows NT networks |
80 |
AppleTalk networks |
80 |
LocalTalk configuration |
80 |
LocalTalk network configuration |
80 |
UNIX and Linux networks |
80 |
Wireless printing |
80 |
IEEE 802.11b standard |
80 |
Bluetooth |
81 |
Printer drivers |
82 |
Available drivers |
83 |
Additional drivers |
84 |
Select the right printer driver for your needs |
84 |
Printer driver Help |
84 |
Software for Macintosh computers |
85 |
PPDs |
85 |
HP LaserJet Utility |
85 |
Installing the printing system software |
86 |
Installing Windows printing system software for direct connections |
86 |
Installing Windows printing system software for networks |
87 |
To set up Windows-sharing to use the printer on a network |
88 |
Installing Macintosh printing system software for networks |
88 |
Installing Macintosh printing system software for direct connections (USB, HP Color LaserJet 4610n a ... |
90 |
Installing the software after the parallel or USB cable has been connected |
91 |
Network configuration |
93 |
Configuring the printer for the network |
93 |
Configuring Novell NetWare frame type parameters |
93 |
Software for networks |
94 |
HP Web Jetadmin |
94 |
UNIX |
95 |
Utilities |
95 |
Embedded Web server (HP Color LaserJet 4600 and 4650 models only) |
96 |
Features |
96 |
HP Toolbox (HP Color LaserJet 4650 models only) |
96 |
Other components and utilities |
97 |
Setting network security on the printer |
98 |
Locking the control panel |
98 |
Levels of security |
98 |
Using an ASCII PJL escape sequence to set network security |
99 |
Maintenance |
101 |
Cleaning the printer and accessories |
102 |
Cleaning spilled toner |
102 |
Vacuum specifications |
102 |
Approximate replacement intervals for supply items |
103 |
ETB life under different circumstances |
105 |
Locating supplies |
107 |
Replacing supply items |
108 |
Changing print cartridges |
108 |
Replacing the transfer unit |
110 |
Replacing the transfer unit when it is not at end of life |
112 |
Replacing the fuser |
113 |
Replacing the fuser when it is not at end of life |
115 |
Printer memory (HP Color LaserJet 4600 models) |
116 |
Installing memory and font DIMMs (HP Color LaserJet 4600 models) |
116 |
Enabling memory (HP Color LaserJet 4600 models) |
118 |
Enabling the language font DIMM (HP Color LaserJet 4600 models) |
119 |
Checking DIMM installation (HP Color LaserJet 4600 models) |
119 |
Printer memory (HP Color LaserJet 4610n and 4650 models) |
120 |
Installing memory (HP Color LaserJet 4610n and 4650 models) and fonts (HP Color LaserJet 4650 models) |
121 |
To install DDR memory DIMMs (HP Color LaserJet 4610n and 4650 models) |
121 |
To install a flash memory card (HP Color LaserJet 4610n and 4650 models) |
125 |
Enabling memory (HP Color LaserJet 4610n and 4650 models) |
129 |
To enable memory for Windows 98, ME, and NT (HP Color LaserJet 4650 models) |
129 |
To enable memory for Windows 2000 and XP (HP Color LaserJet 4610n and 4650 models) |
129 |
Installing an HP Jetdirect print server card (HP Color LaserJet 4600 and 4650 models only) |
130 |
Installing an HP Jetdirect print server card (HP Color LaserJet 4610n model) |
132 |
Theory of operation |
133 |
Basic operation |
134 |
Operation sequence |
135 |
Engine-control system |
136 |
DC controller circuit |
137 |
Motors, fans, and environment sensor |
138 |
Fuser power-supply circuit |
140 |
Heater temperature control |
142 |
High-voltage power supply |
143 |
Low-voltage power supply |
144 |
Formatter system |
145 |
PowerSave |
146 |
Input/output |
147 |
Parallel interface |
147 |
Expanded I/O (HP Color LaserJet 4600 models) |
147 |
USB 1.1 connector (HP Color LaserJet 4610n and 4650 models) |
147 |
Flash (HP Color LaserJet 4600 models) |
147 |
Hard-disk accessory (HP Color LaserJet 4600 and 4650 models) |
147 |
CPU |
147 |
Printer memory |
148 |
Read-only memory |
148 |
Random-access memory |
148 |
DIMM slots (HP Color LaserJet 4600 Series printer) |
148 |
Firmware DIMM (HP Color LaserJet 4600 models) |
148 |
Flash memory (HP Color LaserJet 4610n and 4650 models) |
148 |
Nonvolatile memory |
148 |
PJL overview |
149 |
PML |
149 |
Control panel |
149 |
Laser/scanner assembly |
150 |
Scanner-motor control |
151 |
Image-formation system |
152 |
Image-formation process |
153 |
Print cartridges |
154 |
Memory tag |
155 |
Toner-level detection |
155 |
Developer rotations |
156 |
Toner sensor |
156 |
Photosensitive drum rotations |
156 |
Developing cylinder disengaging control |
157 |
Electrostatic transfer/transport belt (ETB) unit |
158 |
Electrostatic-latent-image-formation block |
159 |
Step 1: Primary exposure |
159 |
Step 2: Primary charging |
160 |
Step 3: Laser beam exposure |
160 |
Development block |
161 |
Step 4: Toner charging |
161 |
Step 5: Development |
161 |
Transfer block |
162 |
Step 6: Attaching |
162 |
Step 7: Transfer |
162 |
Step 8: Separation |
164 |
Fusing block |
164 |
Step 9: Fusing |
164 |
Cleaning block |
165 |
Step 10: ETB cleaning |
165 |
Step 11: Photosensitive drum cleaning |
165 |
Calibration and cleaning |
166 |
ETB cleaning |
168 |
Photosensitive drum cleaning |
169 |
Color-plane registration calibration |
170 |
Drum phase calibration |
171 |
Image stabilization control |
171 |
Environmental change control (HP Color LaserJet 4610n and 4650 models) |
172 |
Image density calibration control (DMAX) |
172 |
Image halftone calibration control (DHALF) |
173 |
Image density detection |
174 |
Pickup/feed system |
175 |
Pickup/feed unit |
177 |
Cassette detection and cassette paper-size detection |
178 |
Overhead transparency detection |
179 |
Small-size paper detection |
180 |
Feed-speed control |
181 |
Fuser/delivery unit |
182 |
Duplex feed unit |
183 |
500-sheet paper feeder |
184 |
Pickup and feed operations |
185 |
2 x 500-sheet feeder |
186 |
Pickup and feed system |
187 |
Cassette detection and cassette paper-size detection |
188 |
Removal and replacement |
189 |
Introduction |
190 |
Repair notices |
190 |
Caution regarding electrostatic discharge (ESD) |
190 |
Required tools |
190 |
Types of fasteners |
191 |
Supplies |
192 |
Print cartridges and ETB |
193 |
Covers and external components |
194 |
Rear cover |
194 |
Top cover |
195 |
Rear top cover |
197 |
Left cover |
199 |
Right cover |
200 |
Multipurpose tray (tray 1) |
201 |
Front cover |
202 |
Control panel |
203 |
Installing a new overlay (HP Color LaserJet 4600 models) |
205 |
Installing a new control-panel label (HP Color LaserJet 4650 models) |
206 |
Internal components |
207 |
DC controller shield |
207 |
Internal components (front) |
208 |
Paper pickup unit |
208 |
Paper pickup sensor PCA |
210 |
Cassette (tray 2) paper pickup rollers |
211 |
Paper pickup drive unit |
212 |
Multipurpose tray pickup roller and separation pad |
213 |
Solenoids |
215 |
Color registration detection unit |
216 |
Internal components (left side) |
218 |
Environment sensor (HP Color LaserJet 4610n/4650 models only) |
218 |
Drum drive units |
219 |
Memory-tag antenna PCAs |
225 |
Developing disengaging motor assembly |
226 |
DC controller PCA |
227 |
Memory controller PCA |
228 |
Cassette paper-size-detection switch |
229 |
Internal components (rear) |
230 |
Formatter |
230 |
Low-voltage power supply |
231 |
Power-supply fan (HP Color LaserJet 4610n and 4650 models) |
233 |
Formatter case |
234 |
Laser/scanner components |
236 |
Remove the laser/scanner cover plate |
236 |
Remove the laser/scanner retaining bars |
238 |
To remove the laser/scanner assemblies |
240 |
Internal components (right side) |
241 |
High-voltage power supply PCA |
241 |
Toner level detection PCA |
243 |
High-voltage contact blocks |
244 |
Door switch |
245 |
Internal components (top) |
246 |
Fuser power supply PCA |
246 |
Fuser drive unit |
248 |
Fuser inlet paper sensor |
250 |
Fuser delivery sensor |
251 |
Output-bin-full sensor |
252 |
Cartridge fan |
253 |
Formatter fan |
254 |
Optional 500-sheet paper feeder (HP Color LaserJet 4600 and 4650 models only) |
255 |
500-sheet paper feeder top cover plate |
255 |
500-sheet paper feeder drive unit |
256 |
500-sheet paper-feeder pickup rollers |
258 |
500-sheet paper-feeder PCA |
258 |
Optional 2 x 500-sheet paper feeder (tray 3/tray 4) (HP Color LaserJet 4650 only) |
259 |
2 x 500-sheet paper feeder front cover |
259 |
2 x 500-sheet paper feeder rear cover |
260 |
2 x 500-sheet paper feeder left cover |
261 |
2 x 500-sheet paper feeder right cover |
262 |
2 x 500-sheet paper feeder upper-cassette pickup assembly |
263 |
2 x 500-sheet paper-feeder drive assembly |
264 |
2 x 500-sheet paper-feeder feed sensor |
265 |
2 x 500-sheet paper feeder upper- or lower-cassette paper sensor |
266 |
2 x 500-sheet paper feeder upper- or lower-cassette paper-detection switch |
268 |
2 x 500-sheet paper-feeder driver PCA |
269 |
2 x 500-sheet paper feeder pickup rollers |
270 |
Troubleshooting |
271 |
Introduction |
272 |
Troubleshooting process |
274 |
Pre-troubleshooting checklist |
275 |
Troubleshooting basics |
277 |
Troubleshooting power-on |
278 |
Printer-error troubleshooting |
279 |
Status messages |
279 |
Warning messages |
279 |
Error messages |
279 |
Critical error messages |
279 |
Alphabetical printer messages (HP Color LaserJet 4600 models) |
280 |
Alphabetical printer messages (HP Color LaserJet 4610n and 4650 models) |
295 |
Numerical printer messages (HP Color LaserJet 4600 models) |
314 |
Numerical printer messages (HP Color LaserJet 4610n and 4650 models) |
327 |
Replacement-parts configuration (HP Color LaserJet 4610n and 4650 models) |
345 |
Formatter and DC controller |
345 |
Formatter (new or previously installed in another printer) |
345 |
DC Controller (new or previously installed in another printer) |
346 |
Paper-path troubleshooting |
347 |
Jams |
347 |
Jam locations |
347 |
Jam locations by error message |
348 |
Jam recovery |
349 |
To disable paper jam recovery |
350 |
Avoiding jams |
350 |
Persistent jams |
351 |
Basic troubleshooting for jams |
351 |
Data collection |
351 |
General paper-path troubleshooting |
352 |
Paper-path checklist |
352 |
Jams in tray 1 |
353 |
Jams in tray 2 |
353 |
Jams in tray 3 or tray 3/tray 4 (2 x 500-sheet paper feeder, HP CLJ 4650 only) |
354 |
Jams in the paper path |
355 |
Jams in the top cover |
356 |
Jams in the duplex path (HP CLJ 4600 and 4650 models only) |
356 |
Media-transport troubleshooting |
357 |
Multiple pages are fed |
357 |
Media is wrinkled or folded |
357 |
Paper is skewed |
358 |
Image-formation troubleshooting |
359 |
Online print-quality troubleshooting tools (HP Color LaserJet 4610n and 4650 models) |
359 |
Print-quality problems associated with media |
359 |
Overhead transparency defects |
360 |
Print-quality problems that are associated with the environment |
360 |
Print-quality problems that are associated with jams |
361 |
Print-quality troubleshooting pages |
361 |
Understanding color variations |
361 |
Common causes of color variation |
361 |
Color selection process |
362 |
Matching colors |
362 |
PANTONE®* color matching |
362 |
Swatch book color matching |
362 |
Using color |
363 |
HP ImageREt 2400 (HP Color LaserJet 4600 models) |
363 |
HP ImageREt 3600 (HP Color LaserJet 4610n and 4650 models) |
363 |
Paper selection |
363 |
sRGB |
363 |
Color options |
364 |
Print in Grayscale |
364 |
Automatic or manual color adjustment |
364 |
Manual color options |
364 |
Halftone options |
365 |
Neutral Grays |
365 |
Edge Control |
365 |
RGB Color |
365 |
Adjusting color balance |
366 |
To adjust color density |
366 |
Image defects troubleshooting |
367 |
Light image |
368 |
Light color |
368 |
Dark image |
369 |
Dark color |
369 |
Completely blank image |
369 |
All black or solid color |
369 |
Dots in vertical lines |
370 |
Dirt on the back of the paper |
370 |
Dirt on the front of the paper |
371 |
Vertical lines |
371 |
White vertical lines |
371 |
Horizontal lines |
372 |
White horizontal lines |
372 |
Missing color |
372 |
Blank spots |
373 |
Poor fusing |
373 |
Distortion or blurring |
374 |
Smearing |
374 |
Misplaced image |
374 |
Repetitive defects troubleshooting |
375 |
Interface troubleshooting |
379 |
Communications checks |
379 |
EIO troubleshooting (HP CLJ 4600 and 4650 models only) |
379 |
AUTOEXEC.BAT standard configurations |
380 |
Parallel MS-DOS commands |
380 |
Printer Job Language (PJL) commands |
380 |
@PJL [Enter] |
380 |
UEL |
380 |
@PJL COMMENT |
380 |
@PJL INFO CONFIG |
381 |
@PJL INFO ID |
381 |
@PJL INFO USTATUS |
381 |
@PJL INFO PAGECOUNT |
381 |
@PJL JOB |
381 |
@PJL EOJ |
381 |
@PJL ECHO |
381 |
@PJL USTATUS JOB=ON/OFF |
381 |
@PJL USTATUSOFF |
382 |
Control-panel troubleshooting |
383 |
Printing a menu map |
383 |
Information menu |
385 |
Paper handling menu |
386 |
Configure device menu |
387 |
Printing menu |
387 |
Print quality menu |
390 |
System setup menu |
392 |
I/O menu |
396 |
Resets menu |
397 |
Diagnostics menu |
398 |
Service menu |
399 |
Tools for troubleshooting |
401 |
Embedded Web server (HP Color LaserJet 4600 and 4650 models only) |
401 |
To open the embedded Web server |
401 |
Information tab |
402 |
Settings tab |
402 |
Networking tab |
403 |
Other links |
403 |
Printer Status and Alerts software |
403 |
To specify which status messages appear |
404 |
To view status messages and information |
404 |
Printer information pages |
404 |
Menu map |
404 |
Configuration page |
405 |
Supplies status page |
408 |
Usage page |
410 |
Demo page |
411 |
File directory page |
412 |
PCL font list page |
412 |
PS font list page |
414 |
RGB samples page (HP Color LaserJet 4610n and 4650 models) |
414 |
CMYK samples page (HP Color LaserJet 4610n and 4650 only) |
415 |
Diagnostics |
416 |
LED diagnostics |
416 |
Engine diagnostics |
417 |
Diagnostics mode |
417 |
Diagnostics that put the engine into the special diagnostics mode |
417 |
Diagnostic tests |
418 |
Individual diagnostic tests |
419 |
Print the event log page |
419 |
View the event log on the control-panel display |
419 |
Print the PQ troubleshooting pages |
419 |
Disable cartridge check (special mode test) |
420 |
Paper path sensor test (HP Color LaserJet 4610n and 4650 models) |
420 |
Paper-path test |
421 |
Sensor Test (special mode test) |
421 |
Manual sensor test (special mode test; HP Color LaserJet 4610n and 4650 models) |
424 |
Component test (special mode test) |
429 |
Print/Stop test |
434 |
Information menu |
434 |
Configure device menu/printing menu |
435 |
Configure device menu/resets menu |
435 |
Configure device menu/print quality menu |
435 |
Test pages |
436 |
Engine test page |
436 |
Formatter test page |
436 |
Engine resets |
437 |
Cold reset |
437 |
To perform a cold reset |
437 |
NVRAM initialization |
437 |
To initialize NVRAM |
438 |
Resetting the calibration values for the DC controller |
438 |
To reset the calibration values for the DC controller |
438 |
Hard disk initialization |
438 |
To initialize the hard disk |
438 |
Calibration bypass |
438 |
To bypass calibration |
439 |
Calibrate Now (HP Color LaserJet 4600 models) |
439 |
Quick Calibrate Now (HP Color LaserJet 4610n and 4650 models) |
439 |
Full Calibrate Now (HP Color LaserJet 4610n and 4650 models) |
440 |
Service menu |
441 |
Using the Service menu |
441 |
Clear event log |
441 |
Total page count |
441 |
Transfer kit count |
441 |
Fuser kit count |
441 |
Serial number |
441 |
Service ID |
442 |
Restoring the Service ID |
442 |
Converting the Service ID to an actual date |
442 |
Cold reset paper |
443 |
Diagrams |
444 |
Main parts |
444 |
Switches |
446 |
Sensors |
448 |
Solenoids |
451 |
Motors and fans |
453 |
PCAs |
455 |
DC controller PCA |
457 |
Connectors |
459 |
General circuit diagram |
462 |
Parts and diagrams |
467 |
Introduction |
468 |
Ordering parts and supplies |
469 |
Parts that wear |
469 |
Parts |
469 |
Customer support |
469 |
Supplies and accessories |
469 |
Common fasteners |
475 |
Illustrations and parts lists |
476 |
Locations of major components |
477 |
External covers and panels |
480 |
Internal components |
482 |
500-sheet paper feeder (HP CLJ 4600/4650 models only) |
508 |
2 x 500-sheet paper feeder (HP CLJ 4650 models only) |
512 |
Alphabetical parts list |
524 |
Numerical parts list |
531 |