HP 4300 - LaserJet B/W Laser Printer driver and firmware
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Service Manual - Page 6
... of components 59
Maintaining the stapler unit 60 Removing and replacing the stapler unit 60 Loading staples 62
Downloading a remote firmware update 63
5 Theory of operation
Introduction 67 Basic operation of the printer 67
General descriptions 69 DC controller PCA 69 Power supply 71 Laser/scanner assembly 76
Paper pickup system 78 Paper pickup and feed block 79 Printing...
Service Manual - Page 59
...your program for more information. Printer settings can also be changed by using the printer control panel. Use the control panel to gain access to printer features that are not supported by the software program or the printer driver. The following control panel menus are available.
q Retrieve job menu q Information menu q Paper handling menu q Configure device menu
• Printing submenu •...
Service Manual - Page 60
...override control-panel settings (software-program settings override printer-driver settings).
If you cannot gain access to a menu or item, it is either not an option for the printer, or you have not enabled the associated higher-level option. See the network administrator if a function has been locked. (ACCESS DENIED MENUS LOCKED appears on the printer control-panel display.)
40 Printer operation...
Service Manual - Page 62
..." on page 10 and "Supported types of media" on page 14.
Some items on this menu (such as duplex and manual feed) are available in the program or printer driver (if the appropriate driver is installed). Program and printer-driver settings override control panel settings. For more information, see the HP LaserJet 4200/4300 Use Guide.
The following section lists the settings and their possible values...
Service Manual - Page 64
... Print quality submenu q System setup submenu q Stapler/stacker submenu q I/O submenu
Printing submenu
Some items on this menu are available in the software program or the printer driver (if the appropriate driver is installed). Program and printer-driver settings override control-panel settings. In general, it is better to change these settings in the printer driver, if applicable.
The following...
Service Manual - Page 83
... a remote firmware update
Note Note
Not all HP LaserJet 4200/4300 printers support remote firmware updates.
A remote firmware update (RFU) can be downloaded from http://www.hp.com/go/lj4200_firmware or http://www.hp.com/go/lj4300_firmware. The RFU file on the website is a self-extracting .EXE file. Downloading a RFU is similar to downloading printing-system software and printer drivers.
These...
Service Manual - Page 149
... set, the printer goes offline for 10 seconds before it returns online. If AUTO CONTINUE=OFF is set, the message appears until GO is pressed.
Read-only memory
Besides storing microprocessor control programs, the read-only memory (ROM) stores dot patterns of internal character sets (fonts).
Random-access memory
The random-access memory (RAM) contains the page, I/O buffers, and the font storage...
Service Manual - Page 153
... the product
After completing service
q Reinstall the print cartridge (remove the print cartridge prior to transporting the printer back to the customer).
q Reconnect all cables to the product. q Replace all of the accessories and load the media. q Print a configuration page and verify that the latest firmware is installed on the
printer. See "Downloading a remote firmware update" on page 63...
Service Manual - Page 180
... on the these pages to restore any user-set printer configuration options after you install the replacement DIMMs.
2. Open the formatter door. 3. Push the DIMM locking arms away from the DIMM to release it. Remove the DIMM.
Figure 98. Reinstall note
Firmware DIMM
The firmware DIMM must be installed in slot 1 (formatter PCA location J1; topmost...
Service Manual - Page 263
... with a direct connection, you must choose the Custom installation option when you install the printer driver. Select the option to load Printer Status and Alerts. The proxy server is installed as part of the Printer Status and Alerts software.
When the printer is connected to the network (by using a HP Jetdirect print server EIO card), the embedded Web server is automatically available.
Use...
Service Manual - Page 265
... Support connects to the support site for the HP LaserJet 4200/4300 printer, where you can search for help regarding general topics.
Printer Status and Alerts software
Printer Status and Alerts is supported only for Windows 95 and later versions.
The Printer Status and Alerts software is available to users of both networked and directly connected printers. To use Printer Status and Alerts software...
Service Manual - Page 266
... the window.
3. In the For field, select the printer driver for this printer, or select All Printers.
4. Clear the options for the messages that you do not want to appear, and select the options for the messages that you do want to appear.
5. In Status check rate, select how frequently you want the software to update the printer...
Service Manual - Page 275
...) test
After the printer is installed, verify communications by bypassing the Windows driver between the printer and the IBM-compatible computer. Type the following at the MS-DOS prompt:
C:\DIR>LPT1 Enter (for printing to parallel port #1) The printer should print a directory listing of the C: \ directory. You might need to press [GO] on the control panel to print the...
Service Manual - Page 280
... it.
2. If the error persists, replace the EIO disk drive
ENVELOPE FEEDER EMPTY
The envelope feeder is empty.
1. Refill the envelope feeder. 2. Turn off the printer. 3. Remove and then reinstall
the accessory. Turn the printer on. 4. If the error persists, replace the envelope feeder.
FLASH DEVICE FAILURE
alternates with
READY For menus press
A flash DIMM is installed in one of...
Service Manual - Page 286
... RAM disk,
protected and no new files can be turn off the write protection by
written to it.
using the device storage manager
in the HP Web Jetadmin software.
RECEIVING UPGRADE
A firmware upgrade is in progress. CAUTION Do not turn the printer off until the printer returns to the ready state. The printer will be damaged if the power is turned off during a firmware upgrade...
Service Manual - Page 303
... one
connections, or specific
installed on your printer and
applications.
your printer can receive a
firmware update, download
Sometimes, the formatter itself is
the newer firmware upgrade.
at fault, which is usually indicated
Not all HP LaseJet 4200/
by a 79 SERVICE ERROR.
4300 printers can receive
firmware upgrades.
4. Try printing a job from a
different software program. If
the...
Service Manual - Page 314
...www.hp.com/
support/LJ4200 or htpp:// www.hp.com/support/ LJ4300. Select Download Drivers and Software. Check for the latest firmware image version at the bottom of the page. If this firmware image is newer than the one installed on your printer and your printer can receive a firmware update, download the newer firmware upgrade. Not all HP LaseJet 4200/ 4300 printers can receive firmware upgrades...
Service Manual - Page 329
... page by up to 50%. Advise the customer to turn EconoMode on or off from the printer driver or software application, because those settings override the control panel settings. EconoMode settings can also be changed from the print-quality menu on the control panel.
Hewlett-Packard does not recommend full-time use of EconoMode. If EconoMode is always...
Service Manual - Page 387
...-60106
hp LaserJet 4200 hp LaserJet4300 start (getting started guide)
An additional copy of the CD-ROM containing software, the use guide, and Readmes.
Note: The PCL 5e printer driver is not available on the Asian-language CD-ROM. You can download the PCL 5e driver from the Internet at http://www.hp.com/support/lj4200 or at http://www.hp.com/support/lj4300. You can download a copy of this guide...
Service Manual - Page 436
... to remove 135 part numbers 365 printing file directory 41 removing and replacing 160 setting slot location for fonts 45 slots 129 write protected 260 See also memory diodes in laser/scanner operation 76, 77, 121 direct connection test 255 disk accessory. See hard disk accessory display, control panel. See control panel distorted images, troubleshooting 318
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