Table of contents
1 Printer basics
Quick access to printer information
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User guide links
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Where to look for more information
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Printer configurations
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Feature designations for the HP LaserJet 2400 series printer
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Printer features
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Printer parts
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Interface ports
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Control panel
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Control-panel layout
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Control-panel buttons
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Control-panel lights
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Printing control-panel menus
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Using the printer Help system
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Changing printer-control-panel configuration settings
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Software
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Operating systems and printer components
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Printer drivers
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Software for Macintosh computers
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Installing the printing system software
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Uninstalling the software
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Selecting print media
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Supported types and sizes of print media
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2 Printing tasks
Selecting which tray is used for printing
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Understanding tray order
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Customizing tray 1 operation
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Printing by type and size of media (locking trays)
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Manually feeding media from tray 1
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Selecting the correct fuser mode
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Loading trays
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Loading tray 1 (multipurpose tray)
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Loading tray 2 (250-sheet tray)
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Loading optional tray 3 (500-sheet tray)
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Understanding media output options
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Printing on envelopes
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To load envelopes in tray 1
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Printing on special media
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Printing on labels
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Printing on transparencies
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Printing on custom-sized media or cardstock
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Printing on letterhead, prepunched, or preprinted paper (single-sided)
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Printing on both sides (duplexing)
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