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viii ENWWConfigure device menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Printing menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

86 ENWWPrinting stored jobs1. Press ✔ to enter MENUS.2. RETRIEVE JOB is highlighted.3. Press ✔ to select RETRIEVE JOB.4. Press  to highlight your

ENWW 87Deleting stored jobsWhen you send a stored job, the printer overwrites any previous jobs with the same user and job name. If there is not a

88 ENWWPrivate jobsThe private printing feature lets you secure a job with a Personal Identification Number (PIN). That job cannot be printed or de

ENWW 89Deleting a private jobIf the printer is turned off, all private jobs are deleted. A private job can also be deleted from the printer control

90 ENWWPrinting with the optional HP Fast InfraRed ReceiverThe optional HP Fast InfraRed (FIR) Receiver enables wireless printing from any IRDA-com

ENWW 91Setting up to print with Macintosh computersThe first step for setting up an infrared printer is creating a Desktop Printer icon using the D

92 ENWWPrinting a job1. Align your laptop computer (or other portable device equipped with an IRDA-compliant FIR window) within 1 meter (3 feet) ma

ENWW 93Managing memoryThis printer supports up to 512 MB of memory. You can add additional memory by installing Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMMs).

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ENWW 953Managing the printerThis chapter describes how to manage the printer. The following topics are covered:z Printer information pagesz Using th

ENWW ixSupplies and accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57Ordering directly through the embedded Web server (

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ENWW 97Printer information pagesFrom the printer control panel, you can print pages that give details about the printer and its current configurati

98 ENWWConfiguration pageUse the configuration page to view current printer settings, to help troubleshoot printer problems, or to verify installat

ENWW 99Note If you are using non-HP supplies, the supplies status page will not show the remaining life for those supplies. For more information, s

100 ENWW1. Press ✔ to enter the MENUS. 2. Press  to highlight INFORMATION.3. Press ✔ to select INFORMATION. 4. Press  to highlight PRINT FILE DIR

ENWW 101Print quality troubleshooting pagesThe print quality troubleshooting pages provide information on aspects of the printer that affect print

102 ENWWUsing the embedded Web serverWhen the printer is directly connected to a computer, the embedded Web server is supported for Windows 95 and

ENWW 103Note Once you open the URL, you can bookmark it so that you can return to it quickly in the future.1. The embedded Web server has three tab

104 ENWWThe Settings tab contains the following pages.z Configure Device. Configure all printer settings from this page. This page contains the tra

ENWW 105embedded Web server, you must connect before you can visit these websites. Connecting might require that you close the embedded Web server

x ENWWSetting up to print with Windows 95, 98, 2000, NT, ME, and XP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90Settin

106 ENWWUsing Printer Status and Alerts Printer Status and Alerts is supported only for Windows 95 and later versions.The Printer Status and Alerts

ENWW 107To choose which status messages appear1. Open Printer Status and Alerts in one of these ways:• Double-click the Printer Status and Alerts t

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ENWW 1094ColorThis chapter describes how the HP Color LaserJet 4600 series printer provides great color printing. This chapter also describes ways t

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ENWW 111Using colorThe HP Color LaserJet 4600 series printer offers great color as soon as you set up the printer. It provides a combination of aut

112 ENWWsRGBStandard red-green-blue (sRGB) is a world-wide color standard originally developed by HP and Microsoft as a common color language for m

ENWW 113Managing colorSetting color options to Automatic will typically produce the best possible print quality for color documents. However, there

114 ENWWHalftone optionsHalftone options affect the resolution and clarity of your color output. You can select halftone settings for text, graphic

ENWW 115Four levels of edge control are available:z Maximum is the most aggressive trapping setting. Adaptive halftoning is on for this setting.z N

ENWW xiReplacing supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126Locating supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

116 ENWWMatching colorsThe process of matching printer output color to your computer screen is quite complex because printers and computer monitors

ENWW 117Some swatch books are created from spot colors. Spot colors are specially created colorants. Many of these spot colors are outside of the

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ENWW 1195MaintenanceThis chapter describes ways to maintain your printer. The following topics are covered:z Managing the print cartridgez Changing

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ENWW 121Managing the print cartridgeHP print cartridgesWhen you use a genuine new HP print cartridge (part number C9720A, C9721A, C9722A, C9723A),

122 ENWWYour print cartridge might not be a genuine HP print cartridge if you notice the following:z You are experiencing a high number of problems

ENWW 123Using the embedded Web server1. In your browser, enter the IP address for the printer home page. This takes you to the printer status page.

124 ENWWChanging print cartridgesWhen a print cartridge approaches the end of its useful life, the control panel displays a message recommending th

ENWW 1254 Remove the new print cartridge from the bag. Place the used print cartridge in the bag for recycling.5 Grasp both sides of the cartridge

xii ENWWAppendix B Specifications and regulatory informationPrinter specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

126 ENWWReplacing suppliesLocating suppliesSupplies are identified by their labeling and their blue plastic handles.The following figure illustrate

ENWW 127CAUTION Hewlett-Packard recommends the use of HP products in this printer. Use of non-HP products may cause problems requiring service that

128 ENWWApproximate replacement intervals for suppliesThe following table lists the estimated replacement intervals for supplies and the control pa

ENWW 129Configuring alertsYou can use HP Web Jetadmin or the printer’s embedded Web server to configure the system to alert you of problems with th

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ENWW 1316ProblemsolvingThis chapter describes what to do if problems arise with your printer. The following topics are covered:z Basic troubleshooti

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ENWW 133Basic troubleshooting checklistIf you are experiencing problems with the printer, this checklist may help identify the cause of the problem

134 ENWWControl panel messagesStatus messagesStatus messages reflect the current state of the printer. They inform you of normal printer operation

ENWW 135Control panel messagesMessage Description ActionAccess denied menus lockedAn attempt has been made to modify a menu item while the control

ENWW 11Printer basicsThis chapter contains information on setting up your printer and becoming familiar with its features. The following topics are

136 ENWWCPR SENSOR OUT OF RANGEThe CPR Sensor is not behaving properly.1. Force a calibration by either selecting Calibrate Now from the menus or t

ENWW 137DISK FILE SYSTEM IS FULLalternates withReady For menus press ✔The printer received a PJL file system command that attempted to store someth

138 ENWWFLASH FILE OPERATION FAILEDalternates withReady For menus press ✔The printer received a PJL file system command that attempted to perform a

ENWW 139INCORRECT SUPPLIES For status press ✔At least one supply item is incorrectly positioned in the printer and another supply item is missing,

140 ENWWINSTALL TRANSFER UNIT For help press VThe transfer unit is either not installed or not correctly installed in the printer.1. Insert the tra

ENWW 141If no paper in tray:MANUALLY FEED [TYPE] [SIZE] For help press Valternates with MANUALLY FEED [TYPE] [SIZE] To use another tray press ✔A jo

142 ENWWORDER <COLOR> CARTRIDGEalternates withTo continue press ✔The identified print cartridge is nearing the end of its useful life and the

ENWW 143ORDER FUSER KIT XXXX PAGES LEFT To enter menus press ✔The fuser is near end of life.The printer is ready and will continue for the estimate

144 ENWWORDER SUPPLIESFor status press ✔More than one supply item is low and the SUPPLIES LOW setting is set to STOP.1. Press ✔ to identify which

ENWW 145OUTPUT BIN FULL Remove all paper from binThe output bin is full and must be emptied for printing to continue.Remove media from the output b

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146 ENWWPrinting... PQ TROUBLESHOOTINGThe printer is generating the print quality troubleshooting pages. The printer will return to the READY state

ENWW 147RAM DISK FILE OPERATION FAILEDalternates withReady For menus press ✔The printer received a PJL file system command that attempted to perfor

148 ENWWREPLACE <COLOR> CARTRIDGEalternates withFor help press VThe identified print cartridge has reached the end of life.Printing will not

ENWW 149REPLACE TRANSFER KIT For help press VThe transfer unit is at end of life. 1. Replace the identified supply to continue printing.2. Press V

150 ENWWSetting saved A menu selection has been saved. No action necessary.SIZE MISMATCH TRAY XX=<SIZE> For help press Valternates withReady

ENWW 151TRAY XX OPEN For help press Valternates withReady For menus press ✔The specified tray is open or not closed completely.Close the tray.TRAY

152 ENWWTRAY XX (TYPE) (SIZE) Size specified by useralternates with TRAY XX (TYPE) (SIZE) To change type press ✔The printer is reporting the curren

ENWW 153Wait for printer to reinitializeRAM Disk settings have been changed before the printer automatically restarts, or external device modes hav

154 ENWW13.XX.YY.JAM IN DUPLEX PATH For help press VThere is a jam in the duplex path. 1.Press V for detailed information about clearing the jam.2.

ENWW 15520 INSUFFICIENT MEMORY For help press Valternates with20 INSUFFICIENT MEMORY To continue press ✔The printer has received more data from the

ENWW 3Quick access to printer informationWorld Wide Web linksPrinter drivers, updated HP printer software, and product information and support may

156 ENWW41.3 UNEXPECTED SIZE IN TRAY XX For help press Valternates withLOAD TRAY XX: [TYPE] [SIZE] For help press VMedia is loaded which is longer

ENWW 15752.X PRINTER ERROR For help press Valternates with52.X PRINTER ERROR To continue turn off then onA printer error has occurred. 1. Press ✔ t

158 ENWW58.X PRINTER ERROR For help press Valternates with58.X PRINTER ERROR To continue turn off then onA memory tag error was detected. 1.Turn t

ENWW 15968.X PERMANENT STORAGE FULL For help press Valternates with68.X PERMANENT STORAGE FULL To continue press ✔A non-volatile storage device is

160 ENWWPaper jamsUse this illustration to troubleshoot paper jams in the printer. For instructions on clearing paper jams, see Clearing jams.Paper

ENWW 161Paper jam recoveryThis printer automatically provides paper jam recovery, a feature that allows you to set whether the printer should attem

162 ENWWCommon causes of paper jamsThe following table lists common causes of paper jams and suggested solutions for resolving them.Cause SolutionP

ENWW 163Note If the printer still continues to jam, contact HP Customer Support or your authorized HP service provider. For more information, see h

164 ENWWClearing jamsEach section below corresponds with a jam message that might appear on the control panel. Use these procedures to clear the ja

ENWW 1656 Close the top cover.Note It is a good idea to inspect the input trays when clearing jams. However, opening and closing input trays has n

4 ENWWWhere to look for more informationWWW Several references are available for use with this printer. See http://www.hp.com/support/lj4600.Settin

166 ENWWJams in the top coverJams in the top cover occur in of the areas indicated in the figures below. Use the procedures in this section to clea

ENWW 1671 Using the side handles, open the top cover.2 Firmly lift the two green handles on either side of the fuser to disengage the fuser rollers

168 ENWW6 Open the fuser cover and remove any media that is crumpled in the fuser.Note If the media tears, make sure that all media fragments are r

ENWW 169Jam in paper input path or paper path1 Using the side handles, open the top cover.2 Grasp the green handle on the transfer unit and pull do

170 ENWWJam in duplex path1 Using the side handles, open the top cover.2 Open the front cover.3 Grasp the paper by both corners and pull down.Note

ENWW 1715 Grasp the paper by both corners and pull up.6 If the media cannot be accessed from this location, close the transfer unit.7 Grasp the med

172 ENWWMedia-handling problemsUse only media that meets the specifications outlined in the HP LaserJet Printer Family Paper Specification Guide. F

ENWW 173The custom/standard switch in the tray is not in the correct position.Verify that the switch is in the correct position for the media size.

174 ENWWMedia does not feed from input Trays 2 or 3Cause SolutionManual feed is selected in the software application.Load Tray 1 with media, or, if

ENWW 175Media in another input tray is the same size as the transparencies, and the printer is defaulting to the other tray.Make sure that the inpu

ENWW 5Using the printerCD User GuideDetailed information on using and troubleshooting the printer. Available on the CD-ROM that came with the print

176 ENWWYou are printing large, solid-filled areas. Large, solid-filled areas can cause excessive curl. Try using a different pattern.Media used wa

ENWW 177Printer response problemsNo display messageCause SolutionThe printer’s on/off button is in the standby position.Verify that the printer is

178 ENWWThe correct driver is not selected in the software application or printer driver.Select the driver for PostScript Emulation for this printe

ENWW 179Unable to select the printer from the computerCause SolutionIf you are using a switch box, the printer may not be selected for the computer

180 ENWWPrinter control panel problemsControl panel settings work incorrectlyCause SolutionThe printer control panel display is blank or is not lit

ENWW 181Color printing problemsNote For more information about color quality problems see Print quality troubleshooting.Printing black instead of c

182 ENWWNote Several factors can influence your ability to match printed colors to those on your screen. These factors include print media, overhea

ENWW 183Incorrect printer outputIncorrect fonts are printedCause SolutionThe font has not been correctly selected in the software application.Re-se

184 ENWWGuidelines for printing with different fontsz The 80 internal fonts are available in PostScript Emulation (PS) and PCL mode.z To conserve p

ENWW 185Software application problemsUnable to change system selections through softwareCause SolutionSystem software changes are locked out by the

6 ENWWPrinter configurationsThank you for purchasing the HP Color LaserJet 4600 series printer. This printer is available in the configurations des

186 ENWWPrint quality troubleshootingPrint quality problems associated with mediaSome print quality problems arise from use of inappropriate media.

ENWW 187Note Allow transparencies to cool at least 30 seconds before handling them.z In the printer driver’s Paper tab, select Transparency as the

188 ENWWPrint quality troubleshooting pagesUse the built-in print quality troubleshooting pages to help diagnose and solve print quality problems.1

ENWW 189AService and supportHewlett-Packard limited warranty statement1. HP warrants to you, the end-user customer, that HP hardware and accessories

190 ENWWWRITTEN OR ORAL, IS EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AND HP SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY, SATISFACTORY

ENWW 191Limited warranty for print cartridge lifeThis HP product is warranted to be free from defects in materials and workmanship during its useful

192 ENWWTransfer unit and fuser warrantyThis HP product is warranted to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for one year or until the

ENWW 193HP maintenance agreementsHP has several types of maintenance agreements that meet a wide range of support needs. Maintenance agreements are

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ENWW 195BSpecifications and regulatory informationPrinter specificationsPhysical dimensionsElectrical specificationsWARNING! Power requirements are

ENWW 7HP Color LaserJet 4600hdnThe HP Color LaserJet 4600hdn includes the features of the 4600dtn, plus a hard disk.

196 ENWWNote These values are subject to change. See http://www.hp.com/support/lj4600 for current information.PowerSave default activation time is 3

ENWW 197FCC regulations This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the

198 ENWWEnvironmental product stewardship programProtecting the environmentHewlett-Packard Company is committed to providing quality products in an

ENWW 199and free takeback program is available in over 48 countries/regions. Multi-lingual program information and instructions are included in eve

200 ENWWMaterial Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) can be obtained by contacting the HP LaserJet Supplies website at http

ENWW 201Declaration of Conformityaccording to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014Manufacturer’s Name:Manufacturer’s Address:Hewlett-Packard Company11311

202 ENWWSafety statementsLaser safetyThe Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has implemented

ENWW 203VCCI statement (Japan)Laser Statement for FinlandLuokan 1 laserlaiteKlass 1 Laser ApparatHP Color LaserJet 4600, 4600n, 4600dn, 4600dtn, 46

204 ENWWVARO !Mikäli kirjoittimen suojakotelo avataan, olet alttiina näkymättömällelasersäteilylle laitteen ollessa toiminnassa. Älä katso säteesee

ENWW 205CPrint media specificationsSupported media weights and sizesFor optimum results, use conventional 75 g/m 2 (20 lb) photocopy paper. Verify t

8 ENWWPrinter featuresThis printer combines the quality and reliability of Hewlett-Packard printing with the features listed below. For more inform

206 ENWWTray 1, continuedGlossy paper Standard: Letter/A4 Legal Executive JIS B5 A5Custom: Minimum size: 76 by 127 mm (3

ENWW 207Tray 1, continuedLabel Standard: Letter/A4 Legal Executive JIS B5 A5 Custom: Minimum size: 76 by 127 mm (3 by 5

208 ENWWTray 2 and optional Tray 3Paper Standard: Letter/A4 Legal Executive JIS B5 A5 Custom: Minimum size: 148 by 210 mm

ENWW 209*Trays 2 and 3 use “Custom” size specifically for B5 ISO. Trays 2 and 3 do not support the range of custom sizes available in Tray 1.Tray 2

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ENWW 211DWorking with memory and print server cardsPrinter memoryThe printer has five dual in-line memory module (DIMM) slots. Note For maximum flex

212 ENWWNote Single in-line memory modules (SIMMs) used on previous HP LaserJet printers are not compatible with the printer.Note To order DIMMs, se

ENWW 213Installing memory and font DIMMsYou can install more memory for the printer, and you can also install a font DIMM to allow the printer to pr

214 ENWW4 Remove the eight screws holding the board in place, and set them aside.5 Slide out the formatter board and set it on a clean, flat, ground

ENWW 2158 Holding the DIMM by the edges, align the notches on the DIMM with the bars in the DIMM slot.Note If you have difficulty inserting the DIMM

ENWW 9Paper handling z Prints on media from 77 mm by 127 mm (3 inches by 5 inches) up to legal size.z Prints on media with weights from 60 g/m2 to

216 ENWWEnabling memoryIf you installed a memory DIMM, set the printer driver to recognize the newly added memory. To enable memory for Windows1. On

ENWW 217Checking DIMM installationCheck that the DIMMs are installed correctly and working.To check DIMM installation1. Turn the printer on. Check t

218 ENWWInstalling an HP Jetdirect print server cardYou can install an HP Jetdirect print server card in the base model printer, which comes with an

ENWW 2195 Connect the network cable.6 Reconnect the power cable, and turn the printer on.7 Print a configuration page (see Printing a configuration

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ENWW 221EGlossaryTerm DefinitionbidirectionalcommunicationTwo-way data transmission.bin A receptacle for holding printed pages.BOOTP Abbreviation fo

222 ENWWEmulated PostScript Software that emulates Adobe PostScript, a programming language that describes the appearance of the printed page.EPS Ab

ENWW 223mopy The HP term for "multiple original prints" capability.network A system of computers interconnected by telephone wires or othe

224 ENWWRJ-45 A type of connector used for data transmission over standard telephone wire.ROM Abbreviation for "read-only memory," a type

ENWW 225IndexNumerics2-sided printing 79binding options 81control panel settings 79Aaccessories 9hard disk 9ordering 57part numbers 58alertscon

10 ENWWFactors affecting printer performanceSeveral factors affect the time it takes to print a job. Among these is maximum printer speed, measured

226 ENWWMmaintenanceagreements 193mediacolored paper 76envelopes 76glossy paper 75heavy paper 77labels 77letterhead 78loading in Tray 1 70loadin

ENWW 227supplies lowconfiguring alerts 129reporting 37supplies outconfiguring alerts 129supplies status pagedescription 23printing 98system setup

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ENWW 11Walk aroundThe following illustrations identify the locations and names of key components of this printer.Front view (shown with second 500-

12 ENWWBack/side view1. output bin2. on/off switch3. Tray 3 (optional)4. EIO connection (quantity 3)5. FIR (Fast infrared) connection6. parallel co

ENWW 13Control panel overviewIntroductionThe control panel provides control of printer functions and communicates information about the printer and

14 ENWWDisplayThe printer’s display gives you complete, timely information about the printer and print jobs. Graphics illustrate levels of supplies

ENWW 15Control panel buttonsUse the buttons on the control panel to perform printer functions and to navigate and respond to menus and messages in

hp color LaserJet 4600 series printerUser Guide

16 ENWWInterpreting control panel indicator lightsControl panel indicator lights 1. Ready 2. Data 3. Attention Indicator On Off FlashingReady(green

ENWW 17Control panel menusOverviewYou can perform most routine printing tasks from the computer through the printer driver or software application.

18 ENWWMenu hierarchyThe following tables list the menu hierarchies of each menu. To enter the menusPress ✔ once to enter MENUS. Press  or  to

ENWW 19Information menuSee Information menu for more information. Paper handling menuSee Paper handling menu for more information. INFORMATION PR

20 ENWWConfigure device menuSee Configure device menu and Changing printer control panel configuration settings for more information. CONFIGURE DE

ENWW 21Diagnostics menuSee Diagnostics menu for more information. DIAGNOSTICS PRINT EVENT LOGSHOW EVENT LOGPQ TROUBLESHOOTINGDISABLE CARTRIDGE CHE

22 ENWWRetrieve job menuThe retrieve job menu allows you to view listings of all stored jobs. Menu item DescriptionA list of stored jobs appears.Sc

ENWW 23Information menuUse the information menu to access and print specific printer information.Menu item DescriptionPRINT MENU MAP Prints the con

24 ENWWPaper handling menuThe Paper handling menu allows you to configure input trays by size and type. This menu can also be used to set default m

ENWW 25Configure device menuThe configure device menu allows you to change the printer’s default printing settings, adjust the print quality, chang

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26 ENWWPrint quality menuThis menu allows you to adjust all aspects of print quality, including calibration, registration, and color half tone sett

ENWW 27System setup menuThe system setup menu allows you to make changes to general printer configuration default settings such as PowerSave Time,

28 ENWWLANGUAGE A listing of available languages appears. Sets the default language. Menu item Values Description

ENWW 29I/O menuThis menu allows you to configure the printer’s I/O options. See Network configuration. Menu item Values DescriptionI/0 TIMEOUT 5 -

30 ENWWResets menuThe resets menu allows you to reset factory settings, disable and enable PowerSave, and update the printer after new supplies are

ENWW 31Diagnostics menuThe diagnostics menu allows you to run tests that can help you identify and solve problems with the printer.Menu item Descri

32 ENWWChanging printer control panel configuration settingsBy using the printer control panel, you can make changes to general printer configurati

ENWW 33Job held timeoutThis option sets the period of time that the system keeps files in job storage before deleting them from the queue. The defa

34 ENWW3. Press ✔ to select CONFIGURE DEVICE.4. Press  to highlight SYSTEM SETUP.5. Press ✔ to select SYSTEM SETUP.6. Press  to highlight TRAY BE

ENWW 35Note The printer display dims when the printer is in PowerSave mode.PowerSave mode does not affect printer warm-up time. To set PowerSave Ti

ENWW iiiCopyright and License© Copyright Hewlett-Packard Company, 2002All Rights Reserved. Reproduction, adaptation, or translation without prior w

36 ENWWPersonalityThis printer features automatic personality (printer language) switching. AUTO is the default value. z AUTO configures the printe

ENWW 375. Press ✔ to select SYSTEM SETUP.6. Press  to highlight CLEARABLE WARNINGS.7. Press ✔ to select CLEARABLE WARNINGS.8. Press  or  to sele

38 ENWWTo set supplies low reporting1. Press ✔ to enter the MENUS. 2. Press  to highlight CONFIGURE DEVICE. 3. Press ✔ to select CONFIGURE DEVICE.

ENWW 399. Press ✔ to set the selection.10. Press PAUSE/RESUME.LanguageThe option to set the default language appears when the printer is first init

40 ENWWUsing the printer control panel in shared environmentsBecause your printer is shared with other users, adhere to the following guidelines to

ENWW 41Printer driversPrinter drivers access the printer features and allow the computer to communicate with the printer. The following printer dri

42 ENWWPrinter softwareIncluded with the printer is a CD-ROM containing the printing system software. The software components and printer drivers o

ENWW 43Software for networksFor a summary of available HP network installation and configuration software solutions, see the HP Jetdirect Print Ser

44 ENWWUNIXThe HP Jetdirect Printer Installer for UNIX is a simple printer installation utility for HP-UX and Solaris networks. It is available for

ENWW 45Embedded Web serverThis printer is equipped with an embedded Web server, which allows access to information about printer and network activi

iv ENWWWarrantyThe information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Hewlett-Packard makes no warranty of any kind with r

46 ENWWOther components and utilitiesSeveral software applications are available for Windows and Macintosh OS users, as well as for network adminis

ENWW 47Network configurationYou might need to configure certain network parameters on the printer. You can configure these parameters from the pri

48 ENWWTo configure the Novell NetWare parameters from the printer control panel1. Press ✔ to enter the MENUS. 2. Press  to highlight CONFIGURE DE

ENWW 493. Press ✔ to select CONFIGURE DEVICE.4. Press  to highlight I/O.5. Press ✔ to select I/O.6. Press  to highlight EIO X (where X = 1, 2, or

50 ENWWSetting the subnet mask1. Press ✔ to enter the MENUS. 2. Press  to highlight CONFIGURE DEVICE. 3. Press ✔ to select CONFIGURE DEVICE.4. Pre

ENWW 51Note The first of three sets of numbers are the default settings. If there is not a number highlighted, a highlighted empty underscore appea

52 ENWW11. Press ✔ to select ON or OFF.12. Press the PAUSE/RESUME button to return to the READY state.To disable DLC/LLC 1. Press ✔ to enter the ME

ENWW 53Parallel configurationThe HP Color LaserJet 4600 printer supports network and parallel connections at the same time. A parallel connection i

54 ENWWEnhanced I/O (EIO) configurationThis printer comes equipped with three enhanced input/output (EIO) slots. The three EIO slots hold compatibl

ENWW 55Note Installation of these cards and network configuration should be performed by a network administrator. Configure the card either through

ENWW vTrademark CreditsAdobe is a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated. Arial is a U.S. registered trademark of the Monotype Corporation.Energy

56 ENWWAppleTalk networksUse the HP LaserJet Utility to set up the printer on an EtherTalk or LocalTalk network. For more information, refer to the

ENWW 57Supplies and accessoriesWWW To order supplies in the US, contact http://www.hp.com/go/ljsupplies. To order supplies worldwide, see http://w

58 ENWW2. On the left side of the status window, select the appropriate Printer icon.3. At the top of the status window, select Supplies. (You can

ENWW 59Cables C2946A IEEE-1284 compliant parallel cable, 3 m (approximately 10 feet) long, with 25-pin male/micro 36-pin male (“C” size) connector9

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ENWW 612Printing tasksThis chapter describes how to perform basic printing tasks. The following topics are covered:z Controlling print jobsz Selecti

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ENWW 63Controlling print jobsIn the Microsoft Windows operating system, three settings affect how the printer driver tries to pull paper when you s

64 ENWWPrint setting prioritiesChanges made to print settings are prioritized according to where the changes are made, as follows:Note The names of

ENWW 65Selecting print mediaYou can use many types of paper and other print media with this printer. This section provides guidelines and specifica

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66 ENWWMedia that may damage the printerIn rare circumstances media can damage the printer. The following media must be avoided to prevent possible

ENWW 67Configuring input traysThe HP Color LaserJet 4600 series printer allows you to configure input trays by type and size. You can to load diffe

68 ENWW6. Press  or  to highlight the desired media size.7. Press ✔ to select the media size.8. Press PAUSE/RESUME to return to the READY state.9

ENWW 691. Custom/Standard switchWhen all three steps are completed, the display will return to the PAPER HANDLING menu. Once a Custom size is set f

70 ENWWPrinting from Tray 1 (multipurpose tray)Tray 1 is a multipurpose tray that holds up to 100 sheets of paper or 20 envelopes. It provides a co

ENWW 71CAUTION Envelopes with clasps, snaps, windows, coated linings, exposed self-stick adhesives, or other synthetic materials can severly damage

72 ENWWNote For envelopes of other sizes, adjust the margin settings appropriately.4. Select Print from the software application or printer driver.

ENWW 733 Push down the media lift plate until it locks.4 Slide the media-width guides open to the size for the media you are using.5 Load media fac

74 ENWWLoading custom-sized media into Tray 2 and Tray 3The Custom media menu will be displayed when the Tray 2 or Tray 3 switch is in the custom s

ENWW 75Printing on special mediaUse these guidelines when printing on special types of media.TransparenciesWhen printing on transparencies, use the

ENWW viiContents1 Printer basicsQuick access to printer information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3World Wide Web links. . . .

76 ENWWNote Hewlett-Packard recommends using HP Color LaserJet Soft Gloss paper with this printer. HP products are designed to work together for op

ENWW 77LabelsNote For printing labels, set the tray’s media type to LABELS in the printer control panel. See Configuring input trays. When printing

78 ENWWCAUTION In general do not use paper that is heavier than the media specification recommended for this printer. Doing so can cause misfeeds,

ENWW 792-sided (duplex) printingSome printer models are capable of duplex printing, or printing on both sides of a page. To find out which models s

80 ENWWTo enable or disable 2-sided printing from the printer control panelNote Changing settings for 2-sided printing through the printer control

ENWW 81Options for binding 2-sided printing jobsBefore printing a 2-sided document, in the printer driver choose the edge on which you will bind yo

82 ENWWManual 2-sided printingSome printer models do not support automatic 2-sided printing. However, you can print on both sides of a page using m

ENWW 83Special printing situationsUse these guidelines when printing on special types of media.Printing a different first pageUse the following pro

84 ENWWStopping a print requestYou can stop a print request either from the printer control panel or from your software application. To stop a prin

ENWW 85Job retention featuresThe HP Color LaserJet 4600 series printer lets you store a job in the printer’s memory for printing at a later time. T