Hp LaserJet 4250 User Manual

usehp LaserJet 4250/4350series printers

Clearing jams from the optional duplexer ...140Clearing jams from the output areas

To print a stored job1.Press (SELECT button) to open the menus.2.Use (UP button) or (DOWN button) to scroll to RETRIEVE JOB, and then press (SELEC

3Managing and maintaining theprinterThis chapter contains information about these topics:●Using the embedded Web server●Using HP Web Jetadmin software

Using the embedded Web serverUse the embedded Web server to view printer and network status and to manage printingfunctions from your computer instead

Information tabThe Information pages group consists of the following pages.● Device Status. This page shows the printer status and shows the life rema

Networking tabThe network administrator can use this tab to control network-related settings for the printerwhen it is connected to an IP-based networ

Using HP Web Jetadmin softwareHP Web Jetadmin is a Web-based software solution for remotely installing, monitoring, andtroubleshooting network-connect

Using the HP ToolboxHP Toolbox is a Web application that you can use for the following tasks:● Check the printer status.● Configure the printer settin

To view the HP Toolbox1.Open the HP Toolbox in one of these ways:● On the Windows desktop, double-click the HP Toolbox icon.● From the Windows Start m

● Supported Media. View information about media that the printer supports, viewinformation about configuring the trays, and view information about sol

Toolbox linksThe toolbox Links item at the left of the screen provides links to the following options:● Select a device. Select from all of the HP Too

Cables and interfaces ...200Print media ...

Uninstalling the HP ToolboxThis section explains how to uninstall the HP Toolbox. To uninstall the HP Toolbox by using the Windows desktopshortcut1. C

Managing and configuring printer driversYour system or network administrator can use the driver management and configurationsolution to configure prin

● Deploy the configured printer drivers to the server(s).● Instruct the end-users to connect to the print server. The configured driver for theiropera

Configuring e-mail alertsYou can use HP Web Jetadmin or the embedded Web server to configure the system toalert you to problems with the printer. The

Setting the real-time clockUse the real-time clock feature to set the date and time settings. The date and timeinformation is attached to stored print

Setting the date1. Press MENU to open the menus.2.Use (UP button) or (DOWN button) to scroll to CONFIGURE DEVICE, and then press (SELECT button).3.

Setting the time1. Press MENU to open the menus.2.Use (UP button) or (DOWN button) to scroll to CONFIGURE DEVICE, and then press (SELECT button).3.

Checking the printer configurationAt the printer control panel, you can print pages that give details about the printer and itscurrent configuration.

3.Use (UP button) or (DOWN button) to scroll to PRINT CONFIGURATION, and thenpress (SELECT button).An example of the configuration page follows. T

Supplies status pageUse the supplies status page to obtain information about the print cartridge that is installed inthe printer, the amount of life l

Protecting the environment ...263Ozone production ...

2.Use (UP button) or (DOWN button) to scroll to INFORMATION, and then press (SELECT button).3.Use (UP button) or (DOWN button) to scroll to PRIN

Managing the print cartridgeThis section provides information about HP print cartridges, their life expectancies, how tostore them, and how to identif

Print-cartridge life expectancyThe life of the print cartridge depends on the amount of toner that print jobs require and thelength of life for the co

When the cartridge is low on toner or drum lifeWhen the cartridge is low, the printer control panel shows the ORDER CARTRIDGEmessage. For the HP Laser

Cleaning the printerUse the cleaning procedure on the following page every time you change the print cartridgeor whenever print-quality problems occur

2. Open the top cover and remove the print cartridge.WARNING!Avoid reaching too far into the printer. The adjacent fusing area might be hot.CAUTIONTo

The cleaning procedure takes about 2.5 minutes to complete. A CLEANING messageappears on the printer control panel display while the cleaning is takin

Performing preventive maintenanceYou should replace certain parts when the PERFORM PRINTER MAINTENANCE messageappears on the printer control panel dis

Replacing the stapler unitUse these steps to replace a defective stapler unit in the optional stapler/stacker.To remove and replace the stapler unit1.

5. Disconnect cable that connects the stapler unit to the stapler/stacker. (Only the blue partdetaches.) Release the white tab that contains the blue

1Printer basicsThank you for purchasing an HP LaserJet 4250 or 4350 series printer. If you have not doneso, see the getting started guide (start) prov

9. Press down on the tab at the top of the stapler unit and push the unit into the stapler/stacker.10. Rotate the stapler unit toward the rear of the

4Problem solvingThis troubleshooting information is organized to help you resolve printing problems. Choosethe general topic or type of problem from t

Troubleshooting flowchartIf the printer is not responding properly, use the flowchart to determine the problem. If theprinter does not pass a step, fo

● Turn theprinter offthen on.● Check thepower cordconnectionsand thepower switch.● Plug theprinter into adifferentoutlet.● Check thatthe powersupplied

● Check that all trays areproperly loaded, adjusted,and installed in the printer.● Using the computer, checkthe print queue or printspooler to see if

● If the job will not print, and a messageappears on the printer control panel display,see Interpreting control-panel messages.● Using the computer, c

4 Does the job print as expected?YES Go to step 5.NO Print is garbled, oronly a portion of thepage prints. Printing stops in themiddle of the job.Pri

● Check that youare using theproper printerdriver. (See Usingthe printer driver.)● The data file sentto the printermight be corrupt.To test, tryprinti

● Check that youare using theproper printerdriver. (See Usingthe printer driver.)● Check theprogram settings.(See the programonline Help.)● Try a diff

● Make sure that you haveselected the correct tray.(See Selecting a papersource.)● Make sure that trays arecorrectly configured forpaper size and type

Quick access to printer informationThis section summarizes the resources that are available to learn more about setting up andusing the printer.User g

Solving general printing problemsIn addition to the issues and solutions that are listed in this section, see Troubleshootingcommon Macintosh problems

Print job is extremely slow.CauseSolutionThe job might be very complex.The maximum speed of the printer cannot beexceeded even when more memory is add

The printer prints, but the text is wrong, garbled, or incomplete.CauseSolutionThe printer cable is loose or defective. Disconnect the printer cable a

The printer does not respond when you select Print in the software. CauseSolutionThe printer is malfunctioning. Check the control-panel display for me

Guidelines for using paperFor best results, make sure the paper is of good quality, and free of cuts, nicks, tears, spots,loose particles, dust, wrink

Printing special pagesSpecial pages within the memory of the printer can help you to diagnose and learn aboutproblems with your printer.● Configuratio

Clearing jamsIf a jam message appears on the printer control-panel display, look for jammed paper orother print media in the locations that are indica

To clear jams from the top-cover and print-cartridge areas1. Open the top cover and remove the print cartridge.CAUTIONTo prevent damage to the print c

5. Rotate the paper guide to check for additional jammed media underneath. If jammedmedia is present, remove it.6. Replace the entrance cover and clos

2. Press and hold the release button on the left side of the optional envelope feeder. Graspboth sides of the optional envelope feeder and carefully p

Printer configurationsThe HP LaserJet 4250 or 4350 series printer is available in several configurations.The lettersthat follow the printer name indic

To clear jams from tray 2 or an optional 500-sheet tray 1. Slide the tray out of the printer, lift it slightly, and remove any damaged media from thet

To clear jams from the optional 1,500-sheet tray 1. Open the front door of the tray.2. If the edge of the jammed paper is visible in the feed area, sl

Clearing jams from the optional duplexer If you are duplexing a print job and experience a jam, use this procedure to check for thejam and to clear it

Clearing jams from the output areas Use the procedures in this section to clear jams that occur in the rear output bin or in theoptional stacker or st

Clearing jams from the fuser areaUse this procedure only in these situations:● Media has jammed inside the fuser and cannot be removed from the top-co

5. Firmly grasp each side of the fuser. Push the blue levers upward and pull the fuserstraight out of the printer.6. Remove the jammed media. If neces

9. Plug the power cord into the printer.10. Replace the optional duplexer, if it was removed.11. Turn the printer power on.12. If a jam message persis

2. Carefully remove any jammed paper.3. Close the door on the stacker or stapler/stacker.4. If a jam message persists, a sheet is still jammed. Look f

3. Insert the staple cartridge into the stapler unit, and rotate the stapler unit toward the rearof the printer until the unit snaps into place.The st

● Try a different brand of paper.● Do not print on both sides of envelopes or transparencies. (See Printing envelopes orPrinting on transparencies.)●

Printer model HP LaserJet 4250 series HP LaserJet 4350 seriesdtn model● 64 MB RAM, expandable up to 512 MB● one 100-sheet tray and two 500-sheet trays

Understanding printer messagesPrinter messages appear on the printer control panel display to relay the normal status of theprinter (such as Processin

Control panel message Description Recommended action13.XX.YY JAM IN<Location>A jam has occurred in the specifiedlocation.Remove jammed media fro

Control panel message Description Recommended action22 USB I/OBUFFER OVERFLOWTo continue press Too much data was sent to the USB port.Press (SELECT

Control panel message Description Recommended action51.XY ERRORFor help press alternates with51.XY ERRORTo continueturn off then onA temporary printin

Control panel message Description Recommended action55.XX.YY DCCONTROLLER ERRORFor help press alternates with55.XX.YY DCCONTROLLER ERRORTo continuetur

Control panel message Description Recommended action59.XY ERRORFor help press alternates with59.XY ERRORTo continueturn off then onA temporary printin

Control panel message Description Recommended action66.XY.ZZ OUTPUTDEVICE FAILUREAn error occurred in an external paper-handling accessory.1. Turn the

Control panel message Description Recommended action69.X ERRORFor help press alternates with69.X ERRORTo continueturn off then onA printing error occu

Control panel message Description Recommended action8X.YYYYEIO ERRORThe EIO accessory card in slot [X] hasencountered a critical error.1. Turn the pri

Control panel message Description Recommended actionCARD SLOT <X>NOT FUNCTIONALFor help press alternates with<current statusmessage>The Co

Printer featuresThe following tables describe the features for the HP LaserJet 4250 or 4350 series printers.SpeedHP LaserJet 4250 series printer HP La

Control panel message Description Recommended actionChecking paper path The printer is checking for possible jamsor paper that was not cleared from th

Control panel message Description Recommended actionDIFFERENT PAPERSIZES IN JOBThe stapler cannot align the paper forstapling if different paper sizes

Control panel message Description Recommended actionEIO X DISK ISWRITE PROTECTEDTo clear press alternates with<current statusmessage>The EIO dis

Control panel message Description Recommended actionINTERNAL DISK FILEOPERATION FAILEDTo clear press alternates with<current statusmessage>The r

Control panel message Description Recommended actionLOAD TRAY XX[TYPE][SIZE]To continue press alternates withMove tray switch toCUSTOMA job is sent th

Control panel message Description Recommended actionNo job to cancel The STOP button was pressed, but thereis no active job or buffered data to cancel

Control panel message Description Recommended actionRAM DISK DEVICEFAILURETo clear press alternates with<current statusmessage>The RAM disk had

Control panel message Description Recommended actionREPLACE CARTRIDGEFor help press alternates with<current statusmessage>Pages remaining for th

Control panel message Description Recommended actionROM DISK ISWRITE PROTECTEDTo clear press alternates with<current statusmessage>The disk is p

Control panel message Description Recommended actionSTAPLER OUT OFSTAPLESThe stapler in the optional stapler/stacker is out of staples. The printerbeh

Memory and processorHP LaserJet 4250 series printer HP LaserJet 4350 series printerThe HP LaserJet 4250 model includes 48 MB ofrandom-access memory (R

Control panel message Description Recommended actionUnable to store job<JOBNAME>alternates with<current statusmessage>The print job named

Understanding accessory lights for the stacker and stapler/stackerThe following table lists errors that can occur in an accessory (such as the stacker

Light Explanation and solutionBlinking amber ● The accessory has a staple jam. 13.XX.YYJAM IN STAPLER appears on the printercontrol-panel display. (Se

Light Explanation and solutionOff ● The printer might be in PowerSave mode.Press any button on the printer control panel.● The accessory is not receiv

Correcting print-quality problemsThis section helps you define print-quality problems and what to do to correct them. Oftenprint- quality problems can

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Light print (partial page) 1. Make sure that the print cartridge is fully installed.2. The toner level in the print cartridge might be low. Replace th

2. Clean the inside of the printer and run a cleaning page to clean the fuser. (See Cleaningthe printer.)3. Try using a different type of paper.4. Che

Gray background 1. Do not use paper that has already been run through the printer.2. Try using a different type of paper.3. Print a few more pages to

Loose tonerLoose toner, in this context, is defined as toner that can be rubbed off the page.1. If paper is heavy or rough, open the Configure Device

Print cartridgeHP LaserJet 4250 series printer HP LaserJet 4350 series printerStandard print cartridge prints up to 10,000pages.All models accept a hi

Repeating imageDear Mr. Abhjerhjk,The dhjhfiuhu if teint hhkjhjnf j us a weue jd, fnkksneh vnk kjdfkaakd ss hsjhnckkajhdhf kashfhnduujdn.Pkshkkhklhlkh

3. Make sure that paper is loaded correctly and that all adjustments have been made. (SeeLoading trays.) Make sure that the guides in the tray are not

6.If envelopes are creasing, try storing envelopes so that they lie flat.Vertical white lines 1. Print a few more pages to see if the problem corrects

Scattered lines1. Make sure that the type and quality of the paper you are using meet HP specifications.(See Paper specifications.)2. Make sure that t

Random image repetition If an image that appears at the top of the page (in solid black) repeats further down the page(in a gray field), the toner mig

Troubleshooting network printing problemsNOTEHP recommends that you use the printer CD-ROM to install and set up the printer on anetwork.● Print a con

Troubleshooting common Windows problems Error message:"Error Writing to LPTx" in Windows 9x.CauseSolutionMedia is not loaded. Make sure that

Troubleshooting common Macintosh problemsIn addition to the problems that are listed in Solving general printing problems, this sectionlists problems

A print job was not sent to the printer that you wanted.CauseSolutionThe print queue might be stopped.Restart the print queue. Open the Printing menu

When connected with a USB cable, the printer does not appear in the Desktop Printer Utility or the Apple SystemProfiler after the driver is selected.C

Printer partsBefore using the printer, familiarize yourself with the parts of the printer.1 Top output bin2 Control panel3 Tray 1 (pull to open)4 Tray

The printer name, IP address, or Rendezvous host name does not appear in the printer list box in the print center.CauseSolutionThe printer might not b

A print job was not sent to the printer that you wanted.CauseSolutionThe wrong printer name or IP address is being used.Another printer with the same

When connected with a USB cable, the printer does not appear in the Macintosh Print Center after the driver isselected.CauseSolutionThis problem is ca

Troubleshooting common PostScript problemsThe following situations are specific to the PostScript (PS) language and might occur whenseveral printer la

VM ErrorCauseSolutionA font error occurred. Select unlimited downloadable fonts from theprinter driver.Range CheckCauseSolutionA font error occurred.

Troubleshooting the optional hard diskItem ExplanationThe printer does not recognize the optional harddisk.Turn the printer power off and verify that

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ASupplies and accessoriesThis section provides information about ordering parts, supplies, and accessories. Use onlyparts and accessories that are spe

Ordering parts, accessories, and suppliesSeveral methods are available for ordering parts, supplies, and accessories:●Ordering directly from HP●Orderi

Ordering directly through the HP Toolbox software (forprinters that are directly connected to a computer)The HP Toolbox software gives you the ability

NOTEUse the accessories and supplies that have been specifically designed for the printer inorder to ensure optimum performance. The printer supports

Part numbersThe following list of accessories was current at the time of printing. Ordering information andavailability of the accessories might chang

Print cartridgesItem Description Part numberHP LaserJet print cartridge10,000-page cartridge Q5942A20,000-page cartridge Q5942XMaintenance kitsItem De

Cables and interfacesItem Description Part numberEnhanced I/O (EIO) cardsHP Jetdirect print server multi-protocol EIO network cards:HP Jetdirect 620n

Item Description Part numberHP Premium Choice LaserJetpaperHP's brightest LaserJet paper.Expect spectacular color andcrisp black from this paper

Item Description Part numberHP Multipurpose paperFor use with all officeequipment-laser and inkjetprinters, copiers, and faxmachines. Created forbusin

Item Description Part numberHP Office recycled paperFor use with all officeequipment-laser and inkjetprinters, copiers, and faxmachines. Good for high

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BControl panel menusYou can perform most routine printing tasks from the computer by using the program orprinter driver. These two methods are the mos

Retrieve Job menuThis menu provides a list of the stored jobs in the printer and access to all the job storagefeatures. You can print or delete these

Item Values Explanation[USERNAME] [JOBNAME]ALL PRIVATE JOBSNO STORED JOBSThe name of the person whosent the job.[JOBNAME]: The name of thejob stored i

Interface portsThe printer has five ports: two EIO slots and three ports for connecting to a computer or anetwork.512341 EIO slot 22 Network connectio

Information menuThe Information menu contains printer information pages that give details about the printerand its configuration. Scroll to the inform

Paper Handling menuIf paper-handling settings are correctly configured at the printer control panel, you can printby selecting the type and size of me

Item Values ExplanationTRAY 1 SIZE*ANY SIZELETTERLEGALEXECUTIVEA4A5STATEMENT8.5 x 13B5 (JIS)EXECUTIVE (JIS)D POSTCARD (JIS)16KENVELOPE 10ENVELOPE MONA

Item Values ExplanationTRAY 2 SIZE *LETTERLEGALA4EXECUTIVEA5B5 (ISO)CUSTOMSet the value to correspondwith the media size that iscurrently loaded in tr

Item Values ExplanationTRAY [N] SIZE *LETTERLEGALA4Use this item to set the value tocorrespond with the media sizethat is currently loaded in thespeci

Configure Device menuThis menu contains administrative functions.Printing submenuPrint Quality submenuSystem Setup submenuStapler/stacker submenuI/O s

Item Values ExplanationDEFAULTPAPER SIZE*LETTERLEGALEXECUTIVESTATEMENT8.5 x 13A4A5B5 (JIS)EXECUTIVE (JIS)DPOSTCARD (JIS)16KENVELOPE 10ENVELOPEMONARCHE

Item Values ExplanationEDGE-TO-EDGEOVERRIDE*NOYESTurns the edge-to-edge mode on or off for allprint jobs.COURIER FONT*REGULARDARKSelects the version o

Item Values ExplanationPCLFORM LENGTHORIENTATIONFONT SOURCEFONT NUMBERFONT PITCHFONT POINT SIZESYMBOL SETAPPEND CR TO LFSUPPRESS BLANKPAGESFORM LENGTH

Item Values ExplanationSETREGISTRATION PRINT TEST PAGESOURCEADJUST TRAY [N] Shifts the margin alignment to center the imageon the page from top to bot

Moving the printer The printer is heavy and should be lifted by two people. One person should stand at the frontof the printer, and the other person s

Item Values ExplanationFUSER MODES PLAINPREPRINTEDLETTERHEADTRANSPARENCYPREPUNCHEDLABELSBONDRECYCLEDCOLORLIGHT 60-75 G/M2CARDSTOCKROUGHENVELOPEConfig

Item Values ExplanationRESOLUTION 300600*FASTRES 1200PRORES 1200Selects the resolution. All values print at thesame speed.300: Produces draft print

Item Values ExplanationTONERDENSITY1 to 5 (*3) Lighten or darken the print on the page bysetting the toner density. Select a setting rangingfrom 1 (li

Item Values ExplanationDATE/TIME DATEDATE FORMATTIMETIME FORMATSets the date and time settings.JOB STORAGELIMIT 1 to 100 (*32) Specifies the number of

Item Values ExplanationTRAYBEHAVIORUSE REQUESTEDTRAY MANUAL FEEDPROMPTPS DEFER MEDIASIZE/TYPE PROMPTDetermines how the printer responds to jobs thatre

Item Values ExplanationDISPLAY 1 to 10 (*5) Controls the brightness of the control-paneldisplay.PERSONALITY *AUTOPDFPSPCLSelects the default printer l

Item Values ExplanationCARTRIDGEOUTSTOP*CONTINUEDetermines how the printer reacts if the printcartridge is empty.STOP: The printer stops printing unti

Item Values ExplanationSTAPLES *NONEONEDetermines whether print jobs are stapled or not.NONE: Turns off stapling.ONE: Turns on stapling.NOTESelecting

Item Values ExplanationEMBEDDEDJETDIRECT MENUTCP/IPIPX/SPXAPPLETALKDLC/LLCSECURE WEBDIAGNOSTICSTCP/IP: Select whether the TCP/IP protocolstack is enab

CLEARMAINTENANCEMESSAGE There is no value toselect.Appears after the PERFORM PRINTERMAINTENANCE message. The PERFORMPRINTER MAINTENANCE message can b

Control panelThis section provides information about the control panel and its features:●Control-panel layout●Control-panel buttons●Control-panel ligh

Diagnostics menuAdministrators can use this submenu to isolate parts and to troubleshoot jam and print-quality issues.The section that follows lists t

Service menuThe Service menu is locked and requires a PIN for access. This menu is intended for use byauthorized service personnel.ENWW Service menu 2

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CSpecificationsHP LaserJet 4250 or 4350 series physical specificationsProduct dimensionsPrinter model Width Depth HeightWeight1HP LaserJet 4250, 4250n

Accessory Width Depth Height WeightStacker 211 mm(8.3 inches)427 mm(16.8 inches)351 mm(13.8 inches)4.2 kg (9.3 lb)Stapler/stacker 211 mm(8.3 inches)42

Electrical specificationsWARNING!Power requirements are based on the country/region where the printer is sold. Do notconvert operating voltages. This

Acoustic emissionsSound power and pressure level1 (HP LaserJet 4250 or 4350 series)Sound power level Declared per ISO 9296Printing2 (HP LaserJet 4250)

Operating environmentEnvironmental condition Printing Storage/standbyTemperature (printer and printcartridge)10° to 32°C (50° to 90°F) 0° to 35°C (32°

Paper specificationsFor complete paper specifications for all HP LaserJet printers, see the HP LaserJet printerfamily print media guide (available at

The paper storage environment should be properly maintained to ensure optimum printerperformance. The required condition is 20° to 24°C (68° to 75°F),

Control-panel buttonsButton Function (HELP)●Provides information about the message on the graphical display. (BACK)● Backs up one level in the menu

Envelopes with double side seamsDouble side-seam construction has vertical seams at both ends of the envelope rather thandiagonal seams. This style mi

LabelsCAUTIONTo avoid damaging the printer, use only labels recommended for laser printers. To preventserious jams, always use tray 1 to print labels

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DPrinter memory and expansionThis section explains the memory features of the printer and provides steps for expansion.●Printer memory●Installing Comp

OverviewThe printer comes with one dual inline memory module (DIMM) already installed. Oneadditional DIMM slot and two CompactFlash slots are availabl

Printer memoryYou might want to add more printer memory to the printer if you often print complexgraphics, print PostScript (PS) documents, or use man

4. Remove the cover from the printer.5. Open the access door by pulling on the metal tab.6. Remove the DIMM from the antistatic package. Hold the DIMM

8. Close the access door and press firmly until it snaps into place.9. Set the bottom of the cover onto the printer. Make sure the bottom tab on the c

Installing CompactFlash cardsUp to two CompactFlash cards can be installed to add additional fonts to the printer.To install a CompactFlash card1. Tur

5. Open the access door by pulling on the metal tab.6. Remove the CompactFlash card from its package.7. Hold the CompactFlash card by its edges and li

Light State IndicationDataOn The printer has data to print,but is waiting to receive all ofthe data.Off The printer has no data to print.Blinking The

10. Set the bottom of the cover onto the printer. Make sure the bottom tab on the cover fitsinto the corresponding slot in the printer. Rotate the cov

Checking memory installationAfter installing the DIMM or CompactFlash card, make sure that the installation wassuccessful.To verify that DIMMs or Comp

Saving resources (permanent resources)Utilities or jobs that you download to the printer sometimes include resources (for example,fonts, macros, or pa

Installing EIO cards or mass storage devicesFollow this procedure to install an EIO card or mass storage device (optional hard disk).To install EIO ca

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EPrinter commandsMost programs do not require you to enter printer commands. See your computer andsoftware documentation to find the method for enteri

Understanding PCL 6 and PCL 5e printer command syntax Before using printer commands, compare these characters:Lowercase l: l Uppercase O: ONumber one:

Using escape charactersPrinter commands always begin with the escape character (Ec).The following table shows how the escape character can be inserted

Common PCL 6 and PCL 5 printer commands Job-control commandsFunction Command Options (#)ResetEcEnot availableNumber of copiesEc&l#X1 to 9992-sided

Function Command Options (#)Paper typeEc&n#5WdBond = Bond6WdPlain = Plain6WdColor = Color7WdLabels = Labels9WdRecycled = Recycled11WdLetterhead =

Changing printer-control-panel configuration settingsBy using the printer control panel, you can make changes to general printer configurationdefault

Function Command Options (#)Vertical position (dots)Ec*p#Y# = Dot number (300 dots = 1inch)Vertical position (decipoints)Ec&a#V# = Decipoint numbe

Font selectionFunction Command Options (#)Symbol setsEc(#8U = HP Roman-8 Symbol Set10U = IBM Layout (PC-8) (codepage 437) Default Symbol Set12U = IBM

260 Appendix E Printer commands ENWW

FRegulatory informationIntroductionThis section contains the following regulatory information:●FCC regulations●Environmental Product Stewardship progr

FCC regulationsThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digitaldevice, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. T

Environmental Product Stewardship programProtecting the environmentHewlett-Packard Company is committed to providing quality products in an environmen

Since 1992, HP has offered HP LaserJet supplies return and recycling free of charge in 86%of the world market where HP LaserJet supplies are sold. Pos

For more informationTo obtain information about the following environmental topics, visit http://www.hp.com/go/environment or http://www.hp.com/hpinfo

Declaration of conformityDeclaration of Conformityaccording to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014Manufacturer's Name: Hewlett-Packard CompanyManufactu

Country-/region-specific safety statementsLaser safety statementThe Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) of the U.S. Food and DrugAdminis

To set the job storage limit1. Press MENU to open the menus.2.Press (DOWN button) to highlight CONFIGURE DEVICE.3.Press (SELECT button) to select CO

Finnish laser statementLASERTURVALLISUUSLUOKAN 1 LASERLAITEKLASS 1 LASER APPARATHP LaserJet 4250, 4250n, 4250tn, 4250dtn, 4250dtnsl, 4350, 4350n, 4350

GService and supportHewlett-Packard limited warranty statementHP PRODUCTHP LaserJet 4250, 4250n, 4250tn, 4250dtn,4250dtnsl, 4350, 4350n, 4350tn, 4350d

THE WARRANTY TERMS CONTAINED IN THIS STATEMENT, EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT LAWFULLYPERMITTED, DO NOT EXCLUDE, RESTRICT OR MODIFY AND ARE IN ADDITION TO THE

Print Cartridge Limited Warranty StatementThis HP Print Cartridge is warranted to be free from defects in materials and workmanship.This warranty does

Availability of support and serviceAround the world, HP provides a variety of service and support options for purchase.Availability of these programs

HP Express Exchange (U.S. and Canada only)This service, available for an additional fee, is an alternative to the standard warranty andentails returni

Repacking the printerIf HP Customer Care determines that your printer needs to be returned to HP for repair,follow the steps below to repack the print

Service information formWHO IS RETURNING THE EQUIPMENT? Date:Person to contact: Phone:Alternate contact: Phone:Return shipping address: Special shipp

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IndexSymbols/Numerics1,500-sheet trayloading 53paper jams 139printing from 222registration settings 217troubleshooting 1261200 dpi resolution 219300 d

To show the IP address1. Press MENU to open the menus.2.Press (DOWN button) to highlight CONFIGURE DEVICE.3.Press (SELECT button) to select CONFIGUR

card stockfuser modes 218output bin, selecting 56printing on 68carriage returns, settings 216cartridgesEconomode 81features 7life expectancy 110low 22

Courier fontsettings 215coversfirst page, different paper 83creased paper, troubleshooting 179crooked pages 178curled paper, troubleshooting 179custom

removing 251settings 225slots 242EIo cardspart numbers 200electrical specifications 233embedded Web servere-mail alerts 101features 90Information tab

held jobsmemory requirements 84private 86proof-and-hold 85Retrieve Job control panel menu 206settings 15, 221Help 148helpcontrol panel 14drivers 28HP

jobsformatted incorrectly 125not printing, troubleshooting 122private 86proof-and-hold 85retention 221Retrieve Job menu 206stopped, troubleshooting 12

mediacapacity 5covers 83curl, troubleshooting 128custom-size 80custom-size, printing 68, 69duplexing, sizes supported 71fuser modes 47HP, ordering 200

out of toner 23, 224out of toner message 111output binspaper jams 141settings 214output qualitysettings 219troubleshooting 172override A4/letter 214oz

personalitiesincluded 6settings 20, 223switching, PCL commands 258viewing installed 106phone numbersordering supplies iiiservice agreements ivsupport

Qqualitysettings 219troubleshooting 172quick copy jobssettings 15, 221RRAM disksettings 224RAM disk settings 24Range Check, troubleshooting 192Ready l

small paperprinting on 69small paper, printing on 56smeared toner, troubleshooting 176softwaredownloading iiiHP Toolbox 94installing Macintosh 34insta

HP LaserJet 4250 or 4350 series printerUser Guide

To set Use Requested Tray1. Press MENU to open the menus.2.Press (DOWN button) to highlight CONFIGURE DEVICE.3.Press (SELECT button) to select CONFI

status page, printing 208status, viewing with embedded Web server 91status, viewing with HP Toolbox 95supply level, print cartridges 110supportembedde

duplexing manually 74included 3loading 1,500-sheet tray 53loading 500-sheet tray 51loading tray 1 50locating 8, 9locking 45manual feed 46moving 11pape

wavy paper, troubleshooting 179Web browser requirementsembedded Web server 90HP Toolbox 94Web Jetadminbrowsers supported 93downloading 93driver config

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To set the printer default for PS Defer Media1.Press MENU to open the menus.2.Press (DOWN button) to highlight CONFIGURE DEVICE.3.Press (SELECT butt

To set the Sleep Delay1. Press MENU to open the menus.2.Press (DOWN button) to highlight CONFIGURE DEVICE.3.Press (SELECT button) to select CONFIGUR

To set the personality1. Press MENU to open the menus.2.Press (DOWN button) to highlight CONFIGURE DEVICE.3.Press (SELECT button) to select CONFIGUR

To set the auto continue1. Press MENU to open the menus.2.Press (DOWN button) to highlight CONFIGURE DEVICE.3.Press (SELECT button) to select CONFIG

Cartridge outThe printer has two options for this menu item.● Select CONTINUE to allow the printer to continue printing. A REPLACE CARTRIDGEwarning me

To set the jam-recovery response1. Press MENU to open the menus.2.Press (DOWN button) to highlight CONFIGURE DEVICE.3.Press (SELECT button) to selec

To select the language1.When SELECT LANGUAGE appears in English, press (SELECT button), and wait untilLANGUAGE appears in English.2.Press (DOWN butt

SoftwareThe printer comes with helpful software, including printer drivers and optional software. Foreasy printer setup and access to the full range o

*Available only on the World Wide Web.Printer driversPrinter drivers provide access to the printer features and allow the computer to communicatewith

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NOTEThe OS/2 drivers are available from IBM and are packaged with OS/2. They are notavailable for Simplified Chinese, Korean, Japanese, or Traditional

OperatingSystemTo change the settingsfor all print jobs untilthe software programis closedTo change the printjob default settings(for example, turn on

OperatingSystemTo change the settingsfor all print jobs untilthe software programis closedTo change the printjob default settings(for example, turn on

Installing the printing system softwareThe printer comes with printing system software and printer drivers on a CD-ROM. Theprinting system software on

4. Click Finish when the installation has completed.5. Restart the computer.6. Print a page from any software program to make sure that the software i

To set up a Windows computer to use the network printer with Windows-sharingYou can share the printer on the network so that other network users can p

2. Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. The CD-ROM menu runs automatically. Ifthe CD-ROM menu does not run automatically, double-click the CD-ROM

1. From HD, click Applications, click Utilities, and then open the Apple DesktopPrinter Utility.2. Double-click Printer (USB), and then click OK.3. Ne

4. Click Next.5. Follow the instructions on the computer screen.6. Click Finish when installation is complete.7. Select a language and follow the inst

Selecting print mediaThis printer accepts a variety of media, such as cut-sheet paper, including up to 100%recycled fiber content paper; envelopes; la

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Supported sizes of print mediaTray 1 supported sizes and weightsSizeDimensions1WeightCapacity2Letter 216 x 279 mm(8.5 x 11 inches)60 to 200 g/m2(16 to

Tray 2 and optional 500-sheet tray supported sizes and weightsSizeDimensions1WeightCapacity2Letter 216 x 279 mm(8.5 x 11 inches)60 to 120 g/m2(16 to 3

Optional duplexer supported sizes and weights Size Dimensions WeightLetter 216 x 279 mm (8.5 x 11 inches)60 to 120 g/m2 (16 to 32 lb)A4 210 x 297 mm(8

SizeDimensions1WeightCapacity2Letter 216 x 279 mm(8.5 x 11 inches)60 to 120 g/m2(16 to 32 lb)500 sheets of 75 g/m2(20 lb) paperA4 210 x 297 mm(8.3 x 1

42 Chapter 1 Printer basics ENWW

2Printing tasksThis section provides information about common printing tasks.●Selecting which tray is used for printing●Selecting the correct fuser mo

Selecting which tray is used for printing You can select how the printer pulls media from the trays. The following sections provideinformation about c

Setting ExplanationTRAY 1 TYPE= or TRAY 1 SIZE= a type otherthan ANYThe printer treats tray 1 like the other trays.Instead of looking for media in tra

To print by type and size of paper1. Be sure to load the trays correctly. See Loading trays.)2. At the printer control panel, open the PAPER HANDLING

Selecting the correct fuser modeThe printer automatically adjusts the fuser mode based on the media type to which the trayis set. For example, heavy p

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Stapling documentsThe optional stapler/stacker can staple jobs of up to 15 sheets of 75 g/m2 (20 lb) paper. Thestapler can staple letter-size, A4-size

Loading staplesLoad staples if the printer control-panel display prompts you with a STAPLER LOW ONSTAPLES message (the stapler has fewer than 70 stapl

Loading traysThis section describes how to load the standard and optional printer trays.Loading tray 1 Tray 1 is a multipurpose tray that holds up to

3. Set the side guides to the correct width.4. Load the media in the tray. Make sure that the media fits under the tabs and below themaximum-height in

To load tray 2 or an optional 500-sheet tray1. Pull the tray out and lift up slightly to remove it from the printer.2. Pinch the release that is locat

5. Load the paper with the front side facing down and the top edge toward the front of thetray.CAUTIONDo not fan the paper. Fanning can cause misfeeds

To load an optional 1,500-sheet tray1. Open the door of the 1,500-sheet tray.2. If media is in the tray, remove it. When media is in the tray, the gui

5. Make sure that the height of the stack does not exceed the maximum-height indicatorson the guides and that the front edge of the stack is aligned w

Understanding media output options The printer has three output locations: the top (standard) output bin, the rear output bin, andthe optional stacker

To open the rear output bin, grasp the handle at the top of the bin. Pull the bin down, andslide out the extension.Opening the rear output bin makes t

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Orientation of paper when a stapler is installedWhen an optional stapler/stacker is installed, the printer automatically rotates the printedimages 180

Printing envelopesYou can print on envelopes from tray 1 or the optional envelope feeder. Tray 1 holds up to10 envelopes and supports standard or cust

3. Adjust the guides to touch the envelope stack without bending the envelopes. Make surethat the envelopes fit under the tabs and maximum-height indi

To install the optional envelope feeder1. Open tray 1.2. Remove the plastic envelope-entrance cover from the printer.3. Insert the optional envelope f

2. Replace the plastic envelope-entrance cover in the printer and close tray 1.Loading envelopes in the optional envelope feederUse these steps to loa

4. Adjust the guides to touch the envelopes without bending them.5. Lower the envelope weight onto the envelopes.6. To reduce curl and jams, open the

Printing on special mediaThis section discusses printing on types of media that require special handling:●Printing on labels●Printing on transparencie

● Do not print on both sides of labels.● Do not print on sheets from which labels have been removed.Printing on transparencies Use only transparencies

NOTEFor more information about paper that has a special finish, such as laid or bond paper, seePrinting on paper that has a special finish.For tray 1,

Printing on paper that has a special finishSome paper has a special finish, such as laid paper, bond paper, and cockled paper. Thesetypes of paper can

Printing to the top (standard) output bin ...56Printing to the rear output bin

Printing on small sizes, custom sizes, or heavy paperCustom-size paper can be printed from tray 1, tray 2, or an optional 500-sheet tray.NOTEThe print

Additional guidelines for small or narrow paperFollow these additional guidelines when printing on small or narrow paper:● Do not attempt to print on

To set custom paper sizes1. If you loaded a 500-sheet tray with custom paper, be sure that the knob is set toCustom. (See Loading tray 2 or an optiona

Printing on both sides of paper (optional duplexer)The printer can automatically print on both sides of paper when an automatic duplexer isinstalled.

Note the following guidelines:● Before using the duplexer, ensure that the printer driver is set to recognize it. Theprocedure varies according to the

Layout options for printing on both sides of paper The four duplex orientation options are shown below. These options can be selected in theprinter dr

4. Click OK.5. Send the print job to the printer.NOTEThe paper that you are printing on will partially come out of the top output bin duringduplexing.

Canceling a print jobYou can cancel a print job from a software program or a print queue, or by pressing the STOPbutton on the printer control panel.●

Using the printer driverThe printer driver provides access to the printer features and allows the computer tocommunicate with the printer. This sectio

● To change default settings in Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003●To change default settings in Macintosh operating systemsTo change d

Supported browsers ...94To view the HP Toolbox .

To change default settings in Macintosh operating systemsDepending on the Macintosh operating system version that you have, use either the AppleDeskto

Using printer-driver featuresThis section provides instructions for common printing features that are controlled throughthe printer driver.●Printing w

Printing multiple pages on one sheet of paperYou can print more than one document page on a single sheet of paper (this is sometimescalled 2-up, 4-up,

To set a custom paper size on Macintosh computersFor Mac OS 91. On the File menu, select Page Setup.2. From the Page Attributes drop-down menu, select

Resolution options● Best Quality - use ProRes 1200 for the best print quality.● Faster Printing - use FastRes 1200 as an alternative resolution for co

Printing a cover, a different first or last page, or a blank pageUse the following procedure to print the covers of a document on a different media ty

Using job-storage featuresThe printer supports four distinct job-storage features that you can use to initiate printingfrom the printer control panel

Deleting a quick copy jobWhen you send a quick copy job, the printer overwrites any previous jobs that have thesame user and job name. If no quick cop

Deleting a held jobWhen you send a proof and hold job, the printer automatically deletes your previous proofand hold job. If no proof and hold job alr

7.Use (UP button) or (DOWN button) to scroll to the number of copies, and then press (SELECT button).Deleting a private jobA private job is automat