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Software description Remote firmware update The HP LaserJet 4345mfp features remote firmware update (RFU) capability. The method for downloading remote firmware updates from the Web site is similar to that used to download the latest printing-system software and print drivers. The process for remotely upgrading firmware involves three steps: 1 Determine the current level of firmware that is installed on the HP LaserJet 4345mfp. 2 Go to the HP Web site and download the latest firmware to your computer. 3 Download the new firmware to the product. Determining the current level of firmware To determine the current level of firmware, view the configuration page. To print a configuration page, follow these instructions. 1 Press MENU. 2 Touch INFORMATION. 3 Scroll to, and then touch PRINT CONFIGURATION. The configuration page and the EIO Jetdirect page automatically print. 4 Look on the configuration page section marked "Device Information" for the firmware datecode. Downloading the new firmware from the HP Web site For support information about downloading new firmware from the Web, go to www.hp.com/support/ lj4345mfp_firmware. The product can receive an .RFU update when the product is in a READY state. The product waits for all of the I/O channels to become idle before performing the update. NOTE If the firmware update involves a change in the format of nonvolatile random-access memory (NVRAM), any menu settings that are changed from the default settings will return to default settings. The settings must be changed again if you want them to be different from the defaults. Examples of settings that are affected in this way are tray types, default symbol sets, and Web-access alerts. The elapsed time for an update depends on the I/O transfer time, as well as the time that it takes for the product to reinitialize. The I/O transfer time depends on a number of things, including the speed of the host computer that is sending the update and the I/O method (parallel or network). The reinitialization time depends on the specific hardware configuration of the product, such as the number of EIO devices installed, the presence of external media-handling devices, and the amount of memory that is installed. If the remote firmware update process is interrupted before the firmware is downloaded (while RECEIVING UPGRADE appears on the control-panel display), the firmware file must be sent again. If power is lost during the flash dual inline memory module (DIMM) update (while PERFORMING UPGRADE appears on the control-panel display), the update is interrupted and the message RESEND UPGRADE appears (in English only) on the control-panel display. The update must now be sent only by a computer that is attached to the parallel port of the product. 60 2 Software description

Section	Page
Purpose and scope	23
Introduction	23
HP LaserJet 4345mfp models	24
Printing-system software CD	27
HP LaserJet print drivers	27
Software features	27
Printing system and installer	28
HP LaserJet 4345mfp printing-system software CD for Windows systems	28
Installer features	30
HP LaserJet print drivers	31
HP PCL 6, PCL 5, and PS Emulation Drivers	31
Print driver version numbers for Windows operating systems	32
Macintosh and Macintosh-compatible printing system	32
Additional driver availability	33
Driver Autoconfiguration	33
Update Now	33
HP Driver Preconfiguration	33
HP LaserJet documentation	34
HP LaserJet 4345mfp User Guide	35
HP LaserJet 4345mfp series Printing System Install Notes	36
HP Embedded Web Server Guide	36
HP Driver Preconfiguration Support Guide	37
HP Jetdirect Administrator's Guide	37
HP Device Installer Customization Wizard	37
Structure and availability of the software CD	39
In-box file layout	39
HP LaserJet software CD, Windows partition	39
HP LaserJet software CD, Macintosh partition	40
Availability and fulfillment	40
In-box CDs	40
Web deployment	45
Printing-system software	46
Standalone drivers	46
Other operating systems	46
Software component availability	47
Software description	49
Introduction	49
Supported operating systems	50
Technology background information	51
Driver Configuration	51
Bidirectional communication	51
Enterprise AutoConfiguration	52
HP Driver Preconfiguration	54
Lockable features	55
HP Driver Diagnostic Printer Check tool	55
HP Printer Access Tool	56
Euro character	56
HP Embedded Web Server and HP Toolbox	56
HP Embedded Web Server	57
The HP EWS frame	58
Information tab	58
Links to off-product solutions	59
Device Status	59
Configuration Page	60
Settings tab	62
Configure device	62
Alerts	63
Security	65
Digital Sending tab	65
General	65
Send to E-mail	66
Send to Fax	67
Addressing	68
Address Book	69
Log	70
Preferences	70
Networking tab	71
Configuration section	72
Security section	73
Diagnostics section	73
Network settings	73
HP Toolbox	73
HP Toolbox requirements	73
Installing HP Toolbox	74
To view the HP Toolbox	74
The HP Toolbox Frame	74
Top banner	75
Status tab	75
Alerts tab	76
Linking to the HP Embedded Web Server	77
Other Links	78
HP Web Jetadmin	79
HP Digital Sending Software	81
Foreign Interface Harness	81
Bluetooth	81
Remote firmware update	82
Determining the current level of firmware	82
Downloading the new firmware from the HP Web site	82
Remote firmware update by using FTP through a browser	83
Remote firmware update by using FTP on a direct network connection	83
Windows operating systems	83
Macintosh operating systems	84
Remote firmware update through a local Windows port	85
Windows 98 or Windows Me	85
Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Server 2003	86
Remote firmware update through a Windows network	87
Remote firmware update for UNIX systems	87
Remote firmware update by using Fetch (Mac OS 9.x only)	87
Remote firmware update by using the HP LaserJet Utility (Mac OS 9.x only)	88
Remote firmware update by using the LPR command	88
Remote firmware update through HP Web Jetadmin	89
Printer messages during the firmware update	90
Troubleshooting a firmware update	90
Printing print-ready documents from a command line	91
Print-ready file printing by using FTP through a browser	92
Print-ready file printing by using FTP on a direct network connection	92
Windows operating systems	92
Macintosh operating systems	93
Print-ready printing by using a local Windows port	94
Windows 98 or Windows Me	94
Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Server 2003	95
Print-ready file printing in a Windows network	95
Print-ready file printing in UNIX systems	95
Print-ready file printing by using Fetch (Mac OS 9.x only)	95
File printing by using the HP LaserJet Utility (Mac OS 9.x only)	96
Print-ready file printing by using the LPR command	96
Driver-feature comparison in various operating systems	97
Job stream output	97
PJL/PJL Encoding	98
Job tracking	98
Connectivity	99
Bidirectional communication	99
HP Driver Preconfiguration	100
Bundle support	100
Tray and paper assignment	101
Installable options	101
UI features	102
Help features	102
Quick Sets	103
Media Sizes	103
Media Types	103
Job storage	104
Print-quality and resolution	105
Reordering Options	105
Resizing options	106
Other document options	106
Watermarks	107
Alternative source/paper type	107
Printing destination	108
Finishing Options	108
Font support	109
Postscript-specific features	110
HP traditional print drivers for Windows	113
Introduction	113
HP traditional PCL 6 and HP traditional PCL 5 driver features	114
Access to print drivers	114
Access to print drivers in Windows NT 4.0	114
Document Default driver tabs	114
Properties driver tabs	115
Access to print drivers in Windows 98 and Windows Me	115
Help system	116
What's this? Help	116
Context-sensitive Help	116
Incompatible Options messages	116
Bubble Help	117
Finishing tab features	118
Print Task Quick Sets	119
Default Print Settings	119
User Guide Print Settings	122
Document Options	122
Print on Both Sides	122
Automatically printing on both sides	123
Flip Pages Up	123
Booklet Printing	123
Book and Booklet Printing	124
Printing a Booklet	124
Printing a Book	125
Pages per Sheet	125
Print Page Borders	126
Page Order	126
Document preview image	126
Print Quality group box	127
Print Quality Details for the HP Traditional PCL 6 Driver	127
Current Setting	128
Output Settings	128
Resolution	129
Resolution Enhancement technology (REt)	129
Scale Patterns (WYSIWYG)	129
Print all Text as Black	129
Font Settings	129
Print Quality Details for the HP Traditional PCL 5 Driver	129
Current Setting	130
Graphic Settings	130
Output Settings	131
Resolution	131
Resolution Enhancement technology (REt)	131
Scale Patterns (WYSIWYG)	131
Print all Text as Black	131
Font Settings	132
Effects tab features	132
Print Task Quick Sets	133
Fit To Page	133
Print Document On setting	133
Scale to Fit	133
% of Normal Size	134
Watermarks	134
Watermarks drop-down menu	135
First Page Only	135
Edit	135
Current Watermarks	136
Watermark Message	137
Message Angle	137
Document preview image	137
Font Attributes	137
Name	137
Color	138
Shading	138
Size	138
Style	138
Default settings	138
Paper tab features	138
Print Task Quick Sets	139
Paper Options	140
Size is	140
Source Is	141
Type is	141
Custom	142
Name	143
Save, Delete, or Rename	144
Custom size (width and height controls)	145
Custom width and height control limits	145
Paper and envelope icons	146
Dynamic measurement units	146
Close	146
Use Different Paper/Covers	147
First Page	147
Front Cover	148
Other Pages	149
Last Page	150
Back Cover	151
Document preview image	152
Product image	153
Output tab features	153
Print Task Quick Sets	154
Output Options	155
Output Bin Options	155
Document preview image	155
Product image	155
Job Storage tab features	155
Job Storage tab	156
Print Task Quick Sets	157
Status group box	158
Job Storage Mode	158
Off	158
Proof and Hold	158
Private Job	159
Using a PIN for Private Job	159
Quick Copy	159
Stored Job	159
PIN	160
Job notification	160
User Name	160
Job Name	161
Using Job Storage features when printing	161
Releasing a Job Storage print job	161
Deleting a Job Storage print job	162
Basics tab features	162
Print Task Quick Sets	163
Copies	164
Orientation	164
Document preview image	164
About	164
Properties tabs	165
NT Forms tab features	166
Configuring the trays	167
Configure tab features	167
Printer Model	168
Paper Handling Options	169
Duplexing Unit	169
Envelope Feeder	169
Mopier Enabled	170
Mopier mode and collation	170
Optional Paper Destinations	170
Optional Paper Sources	171
Other Options	171
More configuration options	171
Storage	172
Fonts	172
Allow Scaling from Large Paper	174
Alternative letterhead mode	174
Ignore Application Collation	174
Printer memory	174
Include types in application source list	175
Automatic configuration	175
Printer image	175
HP Traditional Postscript 3 Emulation Driver features	176
Access to print drivers	176
Access to print drivers in Windows NT 4.0	176
Properties driver tabs	177
Access to print-driver settings in Windows 98 and Windows Me	177
PS 3 emulation support for the HP LaserJet 4345mfp	177
Help system	178
What's this Help	178
Context-sensitive Help	178
Page Setup tab features	178
Advanced tab features	179
Paper/Output	180
Graphic	181
Document Options	181
Page Layout Option	181
PostScript Options	182
Printer Features	183
Job Storage tab features	185
Job Storage tab	186
Status group box	186
Job Storage Mode	186
Off	187
Proof and Hold	187
Private Job	187
Using a PIN for Private Job	188
Quick Copy	188
Stored Job	188
Job Identification	189
User Name	189
Job Name	189
PIN	190
Using Job Storage features when printing	190
Releasing a Job Storage print job	190
Deleting a Job Storage print job	191
Device Settings tab	191
Form to Tray Assignment	193
Font Substitution Table	194
Postscript Configure	194
Available PostScript Memory	194
Output Protocol	194
Send Ctrl-D Before Each Job	194
Send Ctrl-D After Each Job	195
Job Timeout	195
Wait Timeout	195
Minimum Font Size to Download as Outline	195
Maximum Font Size to Download as Outline	195
Installable Options	195
Tray 3	196
Tray 4	196
Tray 5	196
Duplex Unit (for 2-sided Printing)	196
Envelope Feeder	196
Printer Hard Disk	196
Mopier Mode	197
Job Storage	197
Accessory Output Bin	197
Printer Memory	197
HP PCL 6, HP PCL 5, and HP PS 3 emulation unidrivers for Windows	199
Introduction	199
HP PCL 6, HP PCL 5, and PS Emulation Unidriver features	200
Access to print drivers	200
Help system	201
What's this? Help	201
Context-sensitive Help	201
Incompatible Print Settings messages	201
Advanced tab features	202
Paper/Output	203
Copy Count	203
Collated	204
Graphic options	204
Document Options	204
Advanced Printing Features	204
Print Optimizations	205
Printer Features	205
Print All Text as Black	205
Send TrueType as Bitmap	205
REt	205
Alternative letterhead mode	206
Graphics Mode	206
Layout Options	206
Page Order	206
Paper/Quality tab features	206
Print Task Quick Sets	207
Default Print Settings	208
User Guide Print Settings	211
Type new Quick Set name here	211
Paper Options	212
Size is	212
Custom	213
Name	213
Paper size	213
Units	214
Custom width and height control limits	214
Source Is	215
Type is	215
Use Different Paper/Covers	216
Front Cover	216
First Page	218
Other Pages	219
Last Page	220
Back Cover	220
Document preview image	222
Print Quality group box	222
Effects tab features	222
Print Task Quick Sets	223
Resizing options	224
Actual Size	224
Print Document On	224
Scale to Fit	224
% of Normal Size	225
Document preview image	225
Watermarks	225
Current watermarks	226
Watermark Message	227
Message Angle	227
Font Attributes	227
Name	227
Color	228
Shading	228
Size	228
Style	228
Default settings	228
Finishing tab features	228
Print Task Quick Sets	229
Document Options	230
Print on Both Sides	230
Automatically printing on both sides	230
Flip Pages Up	231
Booklet layout	231
Book and Booklet Printing	231
Printing a Booklet	232
Printing a Book	232
Pages per Sheet	232
Print Page Borders	232
Page Order	232
Document preview image	233
Orientation	233
Output tab features	234
Print Task Quick Sets	235
Output Options	235
Document preview image	235
Output Bin Options	235
Job Storage tab features	236
Job Storage tab	236
Print Task Quick Sets	237
Status group box	238
Job Storage Mode	238
Off	238
Proof and Hold	238
Private Job	238
Using a PIN for Private Job	239
Quick Copy	239
Stored Job	239
Require PIN	240
Job notification	240
User Name	240
Job Name	241
Using Job Storage features when printing	241
Releasing a Job Storage print job	242
Deleting a Job Storage print job	242
Services tab features	242
Properties tabs	243
Device Settings	243
Form to Tray Assignment	244
Font Substitution Table	245
External Fonts	246
Installing external fonts	246
Removing external fonts	247
Postscript options	247
Available PostScript Memory	247
Output Protocol	248
Send Ctrl-D Before Each Job	248
Send Ctrl-D After Each Job	248
Convert Gray Text to PostScript Gray	248
Convert Gray Graphics to PostScript Gray	248
Add Euro Currency Symbol to PostScript Fonts	249
Job Timeout	249
Wait Timeout	249
Minimum Font Size to Download as Outline	249
Maximum Font Size to Download as Outline	249
Installable Options	249
Automatic Configuration	250
Envelope Feeder	250
Tray 3	250
Tray 4	250
Tray 5	250
Duplex Unit (for 2-Sided Printing)	250
Accessory Output Bin	250
Postscript Passthrough	251
Printer Hard Disk	251
Job Storage	251
Mopier Mode	251
Mopier mode and collation	252
Printer Memory	252
About tab	253
Installing the Windows printing-system components	255
Introduction	255
Supported Windows operating systems	256
Windows system requirements	257
Font support	258
Basic fonts	258
Default fonts	258
Installation instructions	264
General installation for Windows 98, Me, 2000, and XP operating systems	264
Installing from the printing-system CD	264
Installing from a network or from downloaded files	265
Detailed Windows installation	265
Using the Back and Cancel buttons	265
Modifying a pre-existing installation	265
Typical Installation dialog box sequence	266
Custom Installation	292
Installing print drivers by using the Add Printer feature	293
Installer Customization Wizard for Windows	293
Running the installer customization wizard	294
Dialogs	294

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Remote firmware update

The HP LaserJet 4345mfp features remote firmware update (RFU) capability. The method for

downloading remote firmware updates from the Web site is similar to that used to download the

latest printing-system software and print drivers.

The process for remotely upgrading firmware involves three steps:

Determine the current level of firmware that is installed on the HP LaserJet 4345mfp.

Go to the HP Web site and download the latest firmware to your computer.

Download the new firmware to the product.

Determining the current level of firmware

To determine the current level of firmware, view the configuration page. To print a configuration

page, follow these instructions.

Press

ENU

Touch

INFORMATION

Scroll to, and then touch

PRINT CONFIGURATION

. The configuration page and the EIO

Jetdirect page automatically print.

Look on the configuration page section marked "Device Information" for the firmware datecode.

Downloading the new firmware from the HP Web site

For support information about downloading new firmware from the Web, go to

www.hp.com/

support/

lj4345mfp_firmware

The product can receive an .RFU update when the product is in a

READY

state. The product waits

for all of the I/O channels to become idle before performing the update.

NOTE

If the firmware update involves a change in the format of nonvolatile random-access

memory (NVRAM), any menu settings that are changed from the default settings will return to

default settings. The settings must be changed again if you want them to be different from the

defaults. Examples of settings that are affected in this way are tray types, default symbol sets,

and Web-access alerts.

The elapsed time for an update depends on the I/O transfer time, as well as the time that it takes for

the product to reinitialize. The I/O transfer time depends on a number of things, including the speed

of the host computer that is sending the update and the I/O method (parallel or network). The

reinitialization time depends on the specific hardware configuration of the product, such as the

number of EIO devices installed, the presence of external media-handling devices, and the amount

of memory that is installed.

If the remote firmware update process is interrupted before the firmware is downloaded (while

RECEIVING UPGRADE

appears on the control-panel display), the firmware file must be sent again.

If power is lost during the flash dual inline memory module (DIMM) update (while

PERFORMING

UPGRADE

appears on the control-panel display), the update is interrupted and the message

RESEND UPGRADE

appears (in English only) on the control-panel display. The update must now

be sent only by a computer that is attached to the parallel port of the product.

Software description