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HP LaserJet 4000 and 4050 Series Printers Service Manual

HP LaserJet 4000 and 4050 Series Printers

Service Manual _____________

© Copyright Hewlett-Packard Company 1999 All Rights Reserved. Reproduction, adaptation, or translation without prior written permission is prohibited, except as allowed under the copyright laws. Publication number C4251-91003 First edition, April 1999

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Contents
1 Printer Description
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Printer Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8 Model and Serial Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8 Site Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9 Space Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10 Environmental Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11 Paper Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12 Supported Types of Paper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15 Guidelines for Using Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16 Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19 Transparencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19 Envelopes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20 Card Stock and Heavy Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23 Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24 Laser Safety Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24 Canadian DOC Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24 FCC Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-25 Laser Statement for Finland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-26 Toner Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-27 Environmental Product Stewardship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-28

2 Service Approach
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1 Service Approach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Parts and Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Ordering Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Helpful Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 Phone Numbers for Ordering. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6 Exchange Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6 Consumables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6 World Wide Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6 HP Service Parts Information Compact Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6 HP Support Assistant Compact Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7 HP FIRST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7 Toner Cartridge Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9 Warranty Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10

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3 Printer Operation
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1 Using the Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Control Panel Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Control Panel Lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Control Panel Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 Settings and Defaults. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 Control Panel Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5 Quick Copy Jobs Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6 Private/Stored Jobs Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7 Information Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8 Paper Handling Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9 Print Quality Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12 Printing Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15 Configuration Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20 I/O Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26 EIO Menu (Networked Printers). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-29 Resets Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-31 Service Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-32 Service Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-33 Setting the Page Count, Maintenance Count, and Serial Number. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-33 Cold Reset Paper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-36 Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-36 Clear Event Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-36 Testing the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-37 Resetting the Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-38 System Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-39 MS-DOS System Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-39 Parallel DOS Commands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-39 Serial MS-DOS Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-40 Printer I/O Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-41 Parallel Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-41 Serial Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-41

4 Printer Maintenance
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 Cleaning the Printer and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 Cleaning Spilled Toner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4 Preventative Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5 Reset Maintenance Count . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5 Expected Life of Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6

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5 Functional Information
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1 Power Supply System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 AC/DC Power Distribution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Overcurrent Overvoltage Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3 High-voltage Power Distribution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4 Toner Cartridge Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5 Engine Controller System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6 Engine Controller Board Inputs and Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8 Laser and Scanner Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12 Paper Motion Monitoring and Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12 Solenoids, Sensors, Clutches, and Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12 Engine Test Print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12 Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13 Formatter System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15 PowerSave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15 Resolution Enhancement technology (REt). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16 EconoMode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16 Input/Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17 CPU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18 Printer Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18 Random Access Memory (RAM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19 DIMM Slots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19 Page Protect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20 PJL Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20 PML . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-21 Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-21 Image Formation System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22 Toner Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24 Photosensitive Drum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25 Writing the Image. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-28 Developing the Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-29 Transferring the Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-30 Image Fusing/Variable Fusing Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-31 Paper Feed System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-33 Clutches and Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-35 Printing from Tray 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-36 Printing from Tray 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-38 Printing from the Optional 500-sheet Universal Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-41 Envelope Feeder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-44 Duplexer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-46 Paper Jam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-48 Basic Sequence of Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-49

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6 Removing and Replacing Parts
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 Removal and Replacement Strategy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 Removing Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6 Rear Right Side Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6 Top Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 Left Side Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-12 Front Right Side Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-13 Rear Cover/Rear Output Bin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14 Tray 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-15 Removing Assemblies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-18 Fuser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-18 Formatter Cage Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-20 Output Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-21 Laser Scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-23 Fan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-24 Main Motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-25 Transfer Roller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-26 Tray 1 Pickup Roller. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-27 Tray 1 Pickup Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-29 Right Side Toner Cartridge Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-33 Registration Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-34 Paper Feed Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-36 Formatter Pan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-39 Gear Train . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-40 Delivery Drive Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-41 Separating the Engine Module from the Paper Feed Module . . . 6-42 Engine Controller Board. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-44 Paper Feed Rollers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-48 Separation Rollers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-49 Paper Feed Module Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-50 Paper Feed Module Gear Train Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-51 Paper Feed Module Side Rails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-52 Lower Paper Feed Module Plate (HP LaserJet 4000 T/4000 TN and 4050 T/4050 TN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-53 PCA Cover (HP LaserJet 4000 T/4000 TN and 4050 T/4050 TN). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-54 PCA Cover (HP LaserJet 4000/4000 N and 4050/4050 N) . . 6-55 PCA Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-56

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7 Troubleshooting
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 Troubleshooting Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2 Troubleshooting Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4 Troubleshooting Flowchart (Continued). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5 Troubleshooting the Printing System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6 Preliminary Operating Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6 Power On. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7 Engine Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-12 Event Log. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-13 Printer Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-17 General Paper Path Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-45 Information Pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-48 Image Quality. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-54 Image System Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-74 Interface Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-77 AUTOEXEC.BAT Standard Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-81 Reference Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-84 Locations of Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-84 Paper Path. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-90 Engine Controller Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-93 Paper Size Detection Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-94 Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-96 Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-97 PCAs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-100 Sensors and Thermistor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-102 Solenoids and Clutch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-105 Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-108 Timing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-110

8 Parts and Diagrams
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1 How To Use the Parts Lists and Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2 Accessories and Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4 Common Screws and Replacement Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6 Illustrations and Parts Lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8 Alphabetical Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-58 Numerical Parts List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-67

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Printer Description

Overview
This chapter discusses the following:
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Printer Features Identification Site Requirements Paper Specifications Safety Information

Overview 1-1

Printer Features
Table 1-1. Printer Features for the HP LaserJet 4000 Series Printer
Speed 17 pages per minute (ppm) 100 MHz RISC microprocessor First page out = 15 sec. 300 dpi with PCL5e/HP's PostScriptTM Level 2 emulation (PS) 600 dpi with PCL5e/PS HP FastRes 1200 (PCL6 only) HP ProRes 1200 at half engine speed (PCL6, PS) 110 Scalable TrueTypeTM (80 built-in, 30 via HP FontSmart, all PS and PCL accessible) HP LaserJet 4000/4000 T: 4 MB RAM standard HP LaserJet 4000 N/4000 TN: 8 MB RAM standard Optional Memory: 4, 8, 16, and 32 MB EDO DIMMs 4, 8, 16, 32, and 64 MB SDRAM DIMM Mass Storage Options 2 and 4 MB Flash DIMMs Greater than 1 GB hard disk Bidirectional IEEE 1284 compliant parallel interface RS-232 9-pin serial Paper Handling Connector (PHC) 10Base-T and 10Base-2 (HP LaserJet 4000 N/4000 TN) LocalTalk 10Base-T and 10Base-2 10/100Base-TX Token Ring LocalTalk 3 100-pin DIMM slots 2 Enhanced I/O (EIO) slots

Resolution

Typefaces

Memory Options

Interface

Optional Networking

Expansion Slots

1-2 Printer Description

Table 1-1. Printer Features for the HP LaserJet 4000 Series Printer (continued)
Paper Trays 100-sheet Tray 1 Size: 3 by 5 in to legal (76 by 127 mm to 216 by 356 mm) 500-sheet Tray 2 (HP LaserJet 4000/ 4000 N) Size: letter, legal, A4 250-sheet Trays 2 and 3 (HP LaserJet 4000 T/ 4000 TN) Size: letter, A4, executive, legal, B5 (ISO), B5 (JIS), A5 Optional Universal 500-sheet Tray Supports standard and custom sizes from 5.8 by 8.2 in (149 by 210 mm) to 8.5 by 14 in (216 by 356 mm).

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Paper Path

Straight through from Tray 1 to Rear Output Bin or to Top Output Bin 250-sheet Top Output Bin 50-sheet Rear Output Bin Duplexer, Envelope Feeder, Optional 500-sheet Universal Tray Assembly

Output Capacity

Paper Handling Options

Printer Features 1-3

Table 1-2. Printer Features for the HP LaserJet 4050 Series Printer
Speed 17 pages per minute (ppm) 133 MHz RISC microprocessor First page out = 15 sec. "RIP ONCE" capability with 16 MB or hard disk option 300 dpi with PCL5e/HP's PostScriptTM Level 2 emulation (PS) 600 dpi with PCL5e/PS HP FastRes 1200 (PCL6, PS) HP ProRes 1200 at engine speed (17 ppm) (PCL6, PS) 110 Scalable TrueTypeTM (80 built-in, 30 via HP FontSmart, all PS and PCL accessible) Euro symbol HP LaserJet 4050/4050 T: 8 MB RAM standard HP LaserJet 4050 N/4050 TN: 16MB RAM standard Optional Memory: 4, 8, 16, MB EDO DIMMs 4, 8, 16, 32, 64 MB SDRAM DIMM Mass Storage Options 2 and 4 MB Flash DIMMs Greater than 1 GB hard disk 3 100-pin DIMM slots 2 enhanced I/O (EIO) slots Bidirectional IEEE 1284-compliant parallel 10/100Base-TX (HP LaserJet 4050 N/4050 TN) HP Fast InfraRed Receiver (FIR) RS232 9-pin serial Paper Handling Connector (PHC) 10Base-T and 10Base-2 10/100Base-TX Token Ring LocalTalk

Resolution

Typefaces

Memory Options

Expansion Slots

Interface

Optional Networking

1-4 Printer Description

Table 1-2. Printer Features for the HP LaserJet 4050 Series Printer (continued)
Paper Trays 100-sheet Tray 1 Size: 3 by 5 to legal (76 by 127 mm to 216 by 356 mm) 500-sheet Tray 2 (HP LaserJet 4050/ 4050 N) Size: letter, legal, A4 250-sheet Trays 2 and 3 (HP LaserJet 4050 T/ 4050 TN) Size: letter, A4, executive, legal, B5 (ISO), B5 (JIS), A5 Optional 500-sheet Universal Tray Supports standard and custom sizes from 5.8 by 8.2 in (149 by 210 mm) to 8.5 by 14 in (216 by 356 mm).

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Paper Path

Straight through from Tray 1 to Rear Output Bin or to Top Output Bin 250-sheet Top Output Bin 50-sheet Rear Output Bin Duplexer, Envelope Feeder, Optional 500-sheet Universal Tray Assembly

Output Capacity

Paper Handling Options

Printer Features 1-5

Table 1-3. Comparison of HP LaserJet 4000 Series Printers HP LaserJet 4000
Ethernet 10-T/ 10-2 LocalTalk Max. # Input Bins Standard RAM 250-Sheet Tray 500-Sheet Tray 500-Sheet Universal Tray > 1 GB EIO Drive Envelope Feeder Duplexer optional

HP LaserJet 4000 T
optional

HP LaserJet 4000 N
standard

HP LaserJet 4000 TN
standard

3 4 MB internal not available standard optional

4 4 MB internal 2 standard not available optional

3 8 MB internal not available standard optional

4 8 MB internal 2 standard not available optional

optional optional optional

optional optional optional

optional optional optional

optional optional optional

1-6 Printer Description

Table 1-4. Comparison of HP LaserJet 4050 Series Printers HP LaserJet 4050
Ethernet 10-T/ 10-2 LocalTalk 10/100 Base TX Max. # Input Bins Standard RAM 250-Sheet Tray 500-Sheet Tray 500-Sheet Universal Tray > 1 GB EIO Drive Envelope Feeder Duplexer HP Fast InfraRed Receiver (FIR) optional

HP LaserJet 4050 T
optional

HP LaserJet 4050 N
optional

HP LaserJet 4050 TN
optional

optional 3 8 MB internal not available standard optional

optional 4 8 MB internal 2 standard not available optional

standard 3 16 MB internal not available standard optional

standard 4 16 MB internal 2 standard not available optional

optional optional optional optional

optional optional optional optional

optional optional optional standard

optional optional optional standard

Printer Features 1-7

Identification
Model and Serial Numbers
The model number and printer serial number are listed on an identification label located under the top cover on the right side of the printer. The model number is alphanumeric, such as C4253A for the HP LaserJet 4050 N printer. The serial number contains information about the Country of Origin, the Revision Level, the Production Code, and Production Number of the printer. An example of a serial number is USBB123456. The top label also contains power rating and regulatory information as shown in Figure 1-1.

Figure 1-1

Sample Label

1-8 Printer Description

Site Requirements
The following environmental specifications must be maintained to ensure the proper operation of the printer. Consider the following points before installing the printer:
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Install in a well-ventilated, dust-free area. Install on a hard, flat and continuous surface, with all four printer feet level. Do not install on carpet or other soft surfaces. Ensure adequate power is supplied. Printer power requirements are listed in Table 1-5. (Uninterruptable power supplies (UPSs) are not recommended.) Install where temperature and humidity is stable, away from water sources, humidifiers, air conditioners, refrigerators, or other major appliances. Install away from direct sunlight, open flames, or ammonia fumes. If the printer is placed near a window, make sure the window has a curtain or blind to block any direct sunlight. Install with enough space around the printer for proper access and ventilation. Install away from the direct flow of exhaust from air ventilation systems.

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Table 1-5. Electrical Specifications for the HP LaserJet 4000 and 4050 Series Printers Volts
100-127 VAC±10%

Frequency
50/60 Hz ± 3 Hz

Amperes
8A

Watts (typical)
printing = 330 W standby = 22 W PowerSave On = 20 W (EPA ENERGY STAR®) printing = 330 W standby = 22 W PowerSave On = 20 W (EPA ENERGY STAR®)

220-240 VAC±10%

50/60 Hz ± 3 Hz

4A

Site Requirements 1-9

Space Requirements
39.67 in (100.76 cm) full length, trays and Rear Output Bin open 16.77 in (42.6 cm) printer only, Rear Output Bin closed

15.4 in (39.0 cm)

HP LaserJet 4000/4000 N and 4050/4050 N 18.5 in (46.99 cm) with cover open 13.3 in (34.3 cm) with cover closed HP LaserJet 4000 T/4000 TN and 4050 T/4050 TN 20.1 in (51.19 cm) with cover open 15.5 in (38.5 cm) with cover closed

Figure 1-2

Printer Dimensions

Printer Weight (without Toner Cartridge)
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HP LaserJet 4000/4000 N and 4050/4050 N printers: 39.27 lb (17.85 kg) HP LaserJet 4000 T/4000 TN and 4050 T/4050 TN printers: 45.66 lb (20.71 kg)

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1-10 Printer Description

Environmental Requirements
Table 1-6. Printer and Toner Cartridge Environmental Conditions Item
Temperature Relative Humidity

Operating
50-91° F (10-32° C) 20-80% RH (with no condensation)

Storage
32 to 95° F (0 to 35°C) 10% to 95% RH

Table 1-7. Acoustic Emissions (Per ISO 9296) Printer State
Printing, 17 pages per minute (ppm) Printing, 8 ppm PowerSave

Sound Power
Lwad= 6.6 bels (A)

Lwad= 6.2 bels (A) Lwad= 0 bels (A)

Site Requirements 1-11

Paper Specifications
The following tables show paper specifications for the HP LaserJet 4000 and 4050 series printer. Table 1-8. Paper Specifications, Tray 1 Supported Paper
Minimum Size (custom) Maximum Size Transparencies

Dimensions*
3 by 5 in*** (76 by 127 mm) 8.5 by 14 in (216 by 356 mm)

Weight

Capacity**

16 to 53 lb (60 to 199 g/m2)

100 sheets of 20 lb (75 g/m2) paper

Thickness: 0.0039 in to 0.0045 in (0.099 to 0.114 mm) Same as minimum and maximum paper sizes listed above. Thickness: 0.005 in to 0.007 in (0.127 mm to 0.178 mm) 20 to 28 lb (75 to 105 g/m2)

75 transparencies

Labels

50 labels

Envelopes
* ** ***

10 envelopes

The printer supports a wide range of paper sizes. Check the printer software for supported sizes. To print custom-size paper see the user's guide. Capacity may vary depending on paper weight and thickness, and environmental conditions. Custom media must be fed short edge first (portrait).

Table 1-9. Paper Specifications, Tray 2 (HP LaserJet 4000/4000 N and 4050/4050 N) Supported Paper
Letter A4 Legal
* **

Dimensions*
8.5 by 11 in (216 by 279 mm) 8.3 by 11.7 in (210 by 297 mm) 8.5 by 14 in (216 by 356 mm)

Weight

Capacity**

16 to 28 lb (60 to 105 g/m2)

500 sheets of 20 lb (75 g/m2) paper 50-100 transparencies

The printer supports a wide range of paper sizes. Check the printer software for supported sizes. Capacity may vary depending on paper weight and thickness, and environmental conditions.

1-12 Printer Description

Table 1-10. Paper Specifications, Trays 2 and 3 (HP LaserJet 4000 T/4000 TN and 4050 T/4050 TN) Supported Paper
Letter A4 Executive Legal B5 (ISO) (custom***) B5 (JIS) A5 (custom***)
* ** ***

Dimensions*
8.5 by 11 in (216 by 279 mm) 8.3 by 11.7 in (210 by 297 mm) 7.3 by 10.5 in (191 by 267 mm) 8.5 by 14 in (216 by 356 mm) 6.9 by 9.9 in (176 by 250 mm) 7.2 by 10 in (182 by 257 mm) 5.8 by 8.2 in (148 by 210 mm)

Weight

Capacity**

16 to 28 lb (60 to 105 g/m2)

250 sheets of 20 lb (75 g/m2) paper 50-100 transparencies

The printer supports a wide range of paper sizes. Check the printer software for supported sizes. Capacity may vary depending on paper weight and thickness, and environmental conditions. To print custom-size paper see the user's guide.

Paper Specifications 1-13

Table 1-11. Paper Specifications, Optional 500-Sheet Universal Tray Supported Paper
Letter A4 Executive Executive JIS (custom ***) 16K (custom ***) Legal B5 (ISO) (custom***) B5 (JIS) A5 (custom***) Custom***

Dimensions*
8.5 by 11 in (216 by 279 mm) 8.3 by 11.7 in (210 by 297 mm) 7.3 by 10.5 in (191 by 267 mm) 8.5 by 13 in (216 by 330 mm) 7.75 by 10.75 in (197 by 273 mm) 8.5 by 14 in (216 by 356 mm) 6.9 by 9.9 in (176 by 250 mm) 7.2 by 10 in (182 by 257 mm) 5.8 by 8.2 in (148 by 210 mm) 5.8 by 8.2 in to 8.5 by 14 in (149 by 210 mm to 216 by 356 mm)

Weight

Capacity**

16 to 28 lb (60 to 105 g/m2)

500 sheets of 20 lb (75 g/m2) paper 50-100 transparencies

* ** ***

The printer supports a wide range of paper sizes. Check the printer software for supported sizes. Capacity may vary depending on paper weight and thickness, and environmental conditions. To print custom-size paper see the user's guide.

1-14 Printer Description

Table 1-12. Paper Specifications, Optional Envelope Feeder Supported Paper
Minimum Size Maximum Size
* **

Dimensions*
3.5 by 6.3 in (90 by 160 mm) 7 by 10 in (178 by 254 mm)

Weight

Capacity**

20 to 28 lb (75 to 105 g/m2)

75 envelopes

The printer supports a wide range of paper sizes. Check the printer software for supported sizes. Capacity may vary depending on paper weight and thickness, and environmental conditions.

Table 1-13. Paper Specifications, Optional Duplex Printing Accessory (Duplexer) Dimensions
Letter A4 Executive Legal B5 (JIS) 8.5 by 11 in (216 by 279 mm) 8.3 by 11.7 in (210 by 297 mm) 7.3 by 10.5 in (191 by 267 mm) 8.5 by 14 in (216 by 356 mm) 7.2 by 10 in (182 by 257 mm) 16 to 28 lb (60 to 105 g/m2) not applicable

Weight

Capacity

Supported Types of Paper
The printer supports the following types of paper:
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plain letterhead prepunched bond color rough

q q q q q q

preprinted transparency labels recycled card stock user-defined (5 types)

Paper Specifications 1-15

Guidelines for Using Paper
For best results, use conventional 20 lb (75 g/m2) paper. Make sure the paper is of good quality and free of cuts, nicks, tears, spots, loose particles, dust, wrinkles, voids, and curled or bent edges. If you are unsure what type of paper you are loading (such as bond or recycled), check the label on the package of paper. Some paper causes print quality problems, jamming, or damage to the printer.

Table 1-14. Guidelines for Using Paper Symptom
Poor print quality or Toner adhesion. Problems with feeding. Dropouts, jamming, curl.

Problem with Paper
Too moist, too rough, too smooth, or embossed; faulty paper lot. Stored improperly.

Solution
Try another kind of paper, between 100-250 Sheffield, 4-6% moisture content. Store paper flat in its moisture-proof wrapping. Use lighter paper. Open the Rear Output Bin. Open the Rear Output Bin. Use long-grain paper.

Increased gray background shading. Excessive curl. Problems with feeding.

Too heavy.

Too moist, wrong grain direction or short-grain construction. Cutouts or perforations.

Jamming, damage to printer.

Do not use paper with cutouts or perforations. Use quality paper.

Problems with feeding.

Ragged edges.

1-16 Printer Description

Note

Do not use letterhead paper that is printed with low-temperature inks, such as those used in some types of thermography. Do not use raised letterhead. The printer uses heat and pressure to fuse Toner to the paper. Make sure that any colored paper or preprinted forms use inks that are compatible with the printer's temperature (400° F or 205° C). Avoid using paper that has already been used in a printer or copier. Do not print on both sides of envelopes, transparencies, or labels.

Paper Specifications 1-17

Paper Weight Equivalence Table
Use this table to determine approximate equivalent points in weight specifications other than U.S. bond weight. For example, to determine the equivalent of 20 lb U.S. bond weight paper in U.S. cover weight, locate the bond weight (in the third row, first column) and scan across the row to the cover weight (in the third column). The equivalent is 28 lb. Shaded areas indicate a standard weight for that grade. Table 1-15. Paper Weight Equivalence
Bond wt. Text/book Cover wt. Bristol wt. Index wt. (17x22) wt. (20x26) (22.5x (25.5x (25x38) 28.5) 30.5) 16# 17# 20# 21# 24# 27# 28# 29# 32# 36# 39# 40# 43# 45# 47# 51# 41# 43# 50# * 54# 60# * 68# 70# * 74# 80#* 90# 100# 101# 110# 115# 119# 128# 22# 24# 28# 30# 33# 37# 39# 41# 44# 50# 55# 55# 60# 63# 65# 70# 27# 29# 34# 36# 41# 45# 49# 50# 55# 62# 67# 68# 74# 77# 80# 86# 33# 35# 42# 44# 50# 55# 58# 61# 67# 75# 82# 83# 90# 94# 97# 105# Tag wt. (24x36) 37# 39# 46# 49# 55# 61# 65# 68# 74# 83# 91# 92# 100# 104# 108# 117# Metric wt. Bond wt. Text/book Cover wt. (17x22) wt. (20x26) (25x38) 60 g/m2 64 g/m2 75 g/m2 80 g/m2 90 g/m2 100 g/m2 105 g/m2 110 g/m2 120 g/m2 135 g/m2 148 g/m2 150 g/m2 163 g/m2 170 g/m2 176 g/m2 190 g/m2 16# 17# 20# 21# 24# 27# 28# 29# 32# 36# 39# 40# 43# 45# 47# 51# 41# 43# 50# * 54# 60# * 68# 70# * 74# 80# * 90# 100# 101# 110# 115# 119# 128# 22# 24# 28# 30# 33# 37# 39# 41# 44# 50# 55# 55# 60# 63# 65# 70#

*

U.S. postcard measurements are approximate. Use for reference only.

1-18 Printer Description

Labels
CAUTION To avoid damaging the printer, use only labels recommended for use in laser printers. If you have problems printing labels, use Tray 1 and open the Rear Output Bin. Never print on the same sheet of labels more than once.

Label Construction
When selecting labels, consider the quality of each component:
q

Adhesives: The adhesive material should be stable at 400° F (205° C), the printer's maximum temperature. Arrangement: Only use labels with no exposed backing between them. Labels can peel off of sheets that have spaces between the labels, causing serious jams. Curl: Prior to printing, labels must lie flat with no more than 0.5 in (13 mm) of curl in any direction. Condition: Do not use labels with wrinkles, bubbles, or other indications of separation.

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Transparencies
Transparencies used in the printer must be able to withstand 400° F (205° C), the printer's maximum temperature. For best results, close the Rear Output Bin to print transparencies to the Top Output Bin. CAUTION To avoid damaging the printer, use only transparencies recommended for use in laser printers. If you have problems printing transparencies, use Tray 1.

Paper Specifications 1-19

Envelopes
Envelope Construction
Envelope construction is critical. Envelope fold lines can vary considerably, not only between manufacturers, but also within a box from the same manufacturer. Successful printing on envelopes depends upon the quality of the envelopes. When selecting envelopes, consider the following components:
q

Weight: The weight of the envelope paper should not exceed 28 lb (105 g/m2), or jamming may result. Construction: Prior to printing, envelopes should lie flat with less than 0.25 in (6 mm) curl, and should not contain air. (Envelopes that trap air may cause problems.) Condition: Make sure envelopes are not wrinkled, nicked, or otherwise damaged. Sizes in Tray 1: From 3 by 5 in (76 by 127 mm) to 8.5 by 14 in (216 by 356 mm). Sizes in the optional envelope feeder: From 3.5 by 6.3 in (90 by 160 mm) to 7 by 10 in (178 by 254 mm).

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If you do not have an optional envelope feeder, always print envelopes from Tray 1. If envelopes wrinkle, try opening the Rear Output Bin.

1-20 Printer Description

Envelopes with Double Side Seams
Some envelopes have vertical seams at both ends of the envelope, rather than diagonal seams. This style of envelope may be more likely to wrinkle. When using envelopes with double side seams, be sure the seam extends all the way to the corner of the envelope as illustrated below.

Acceptable

Unacceptable

Figure 1-3

Envelopes with Double-Side-Seams

Envelopes with Adhesive Strips or Flaps
Envelopes with a peel-off adhesive strip or with more than one flap that folds over to seal must use adhesives compatible with the heat (400° F (205° C)) and pressure in the printer. The extra flaps and strips might cause wrinkling, creasing, or jams.

Paper Specifications 1-21

Envelope Margins
The following table gives typical address margins for a Commercial #10 or DL envelope. Table 1-16. Envelope Margins Type of Address
Return Address Delivery Address

Top Margin
0.6 in (15 mm) 2 in (51 mm)

Left Margin
0.6 in (15 mm) 3.5 in (89 mm)

Note

For the best print quality, position margins no closer than 0.6 in (15 mm) from the edges of the envelope.

Envelope Storage
Proper storage of envelopes helps contribute to good print quality. Envelopes should be stored flat. If air is trapped in an envelope, creating an air bubble, then the envelope may wrinkle during printing.

1-22 Printer Description

Card Stock and Heavy Paper
Many types of card stock can be printed from Tray 1, including index cards and postcards. Some types of card stock perform better than others because the construction is better suited for feeding through a laser printer. For optimum printer performance, do not use paper heavier than 53 lb (199 g/m2) in Tray 1 or 28 lb (105 g/m2) in other trays. Paper that is too heavy might cause misfeeds, stacking problems, paper jams, poor Toner fusing, poor print quality, or excessive mechanical wear. Note Printing on paper heavier than 53 lb may be possible if the tray is not filled to capacity, and paper with a smoothness rating of 100-180 Sheffield is used.

Card Stock Construction
q

Smoothness: 36-53 lb (135-199 g/m2) card stock should have a smoothness rating of 100-180 Sheffield. 16-36 lb (60-135 g/m2) card stock should have a smoothness rating of 100-250 Sheffield. Construction: Card stock should lie flat with less than 0.2 in (5 mm) of curl. Condition: Make sure card stock is not wrinkled, nicked, or otherwise damaged. Sizes: Use only card stock within the following size ranges: · minimum: 3 by 5 in (76 by 127 mm) · maximum: 8.5 by 14 in (216 by 356 cm)

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Note

Before loading card stock in Tray 1, make sure it is regular in shape and not damaged. Also, make sure the cards are not stuck together.

Card Stock Guidelines
q

If cards curl or jam, try printing from Tray 1 and opening the Rear Output Bin. Set margins at least 0.08 in (2 mm) away from the edges of the paper.

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Paper Specifications 1-23

Safety Information
Laser Safety Statement
The Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has implemented regulations for laser products manufactured since August 1, 1976. Compliance is mandatory for products marketed in the United States. The printer is certified as a "Class 1" laser product under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Radiation Performance Standard according to the Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act of 1968. Since radiation emitted inside the printer is completely confined within protective housings and external covers, the laser beam cannot escape during any phase of normal user operation. WARNING! Using controls, making adjustments, or performing procedures other than those specified in this service manual may result in exposure to hazardous radiation.

Canadian DOC Regulations
Complies with Canadian EMC Class B requirements.

«Conforme á la classe B des normes canadiennes de compatibilité électromagnétiques. «CEM».»

1-24 Printer Description

FCC 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 FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If this equipment is not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, it may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase separation between equipment and receiver. Connect equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is located. Consult your dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician.

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Note

Any changes or modifications to the printer that are not expressly approved by HP could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. Use of a shielded interface cable is required to comply with the Class B limits of Part 15 of FCC rules.

Safety Information 1-25

Laser Statement for Finland
LASERTURVALLISUUS LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT HP LaserJet 4000/4000 T/4000 N/4000 TN and 4050/4050 T/4050 N/4050 TN -laserkirjoitin on käyttäjän kannalta turvallinen luokan 1 laserlaite. Normaalissa käytössä kirjoittimen suojakotelointi estää lasersäteen pääsyn laitteen ulkopuolelle. Laitteen turvallisuusluokka on määritetty standardin EN 60825-1 (1993) mukaisesti. VAROITUS ! Laitteen käyttäminen muulla kuin käyttöohjeessa mainitulla tavalla saattaa altistaa käyttäjän turvallisuusluokan 1 ylittävälle näkymättömälle lasersäteilylle. VARNING ! Om apparaten används på annat sätt än i bruksanvisning specificerats, kan användaren utsättas för osynlig laserstrålning, som överskrider gränsen för laserklass 1. HUOLTO HP LaserJet 4000/4000 T/4000 N/4000 TN and 4050/4050 T/4050 N/4050 TN -kirjoittimen sisällä ei ole käyttäjän huollettavissa olevia kohteita. Laitteen saa avata ja huoltaa ainoastaan sen huoltamiseen koulutettu henkilö. Tällaiseksi huoltotoimenpiteeksi ei katsota väriainekasetin vaihtamista, paperiradan puhdistusta tai muita käyttäjän käsikirjassa lueteltuja, käyttäjän tehtäväksi tarkoitettuja ylläpitotoimia, jotka voidaan suorittaa ilman erikoistyökaluja. VARO ! Mikäli kirjoittimen suojakotelo avataan, olet alttiina näkymättömälle lasersäteilylle laitteen ollessa toiminnassa. Älä katso säteeseen. VARNING ! Om laserprinterns skyddshölje öppnas då apparaten är i funktion, utsättas användaren för osynlig laserstrålning. Betrakta ej strålen. Tiedot laitteessa käytettävän laserdiodin säteilyominaisuuksista: Aallonpituus 770-795 nm Teho 5 mW Luokan 3B laser 1-26 Printer Description

Toner Safety
Note Toner may stain clothing. Skin and clothing are best cleaned by removing as much Toner as possible with a dry tissue, then washing with cold water. Hot water causes Toner to melt and permanently fuse into clothing. The Toner Cartridge/Drum Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) can be obtained by contacting the HP LaserJet website at: http://www.ljsupplies.com/planetpartners/datasheets.html. If you do not have access to the Internet, call the U.S. HP FIRST fax-on-demand service at (800) 231-9300. Use index number 7 for a listing of the Toner Cartridge/Drum Material/Chemical Safety Data Sheets. Note To get documents from HP FIRST by fax, you must use a Group 3 fax machine.

Safety Information 1-27

Environmental Product Stewardship
Protecting the Environment
Hewlett-Packard Company is committed to providing quality products in an environmentally-sound manner. The printer has been designed to minimize impacts on the environment. The printer design eliminates:
Ozone Production CFC Usage The printer uses charging rollers in the electrophotographic process and therefore generates no appreciable ozone gas (03). Class I U.S. Clean Air Act stratospheric ozone-depleting chemicals (chlorofluorocarbons [CFCs], for example) have been eliminated from the manufacturing of the printer and packaging.

The printer design reduces:
Energy Consumption Energy usage drops from 330 watts (W) during printing to as little as 20W while in low-power (PowerSave) mode. This saves energy without affecting the high performance of the printer. This product qualifies for the ENERGY STAR® Program (U.S. and Japan). ENERGY STAR is a voluntary program established to encourage the development of energy-efficient office products. The ENERGY STAR name is a registered service mark of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. As an ENERGY STAR partner, Hewlett-Packard Company has determined that this product meets ENERGY STAR Guidelines for energy efficiency.

1-28 Printer Description

2

Service Approach

Overview
This chapter discusses the following:
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Service Approach Parts and Supplies Warranty Statement

Overview 2-1

Service Approach
Repair of the printer normally begins with use of the printer's internal diagnostics in conjunction with the troubleshooting procedures in Chapter 7. Once a faulty part is located, repair is generally accomplished by assembly level replacement of Field Replaceable Units (FRUs). Some mechanical assemblies may be repaired at the subassembly level. PCA component replacement is not supported by Hewlett-Packard.

2-2 Service Approach

Parts and Supplies
Ordering Information
Field replaceable and accessory part numbers are found in Chapter 8 of this manual. Replacement parts may be ordered from HP's Service Materials Organization (SMO) or Support Materials Europe (SME), divisions of Product Support Division (PSD). Use only accessories specifically designed for this printer. Accessories can be ordered from an authorized service or support provider. See page 2-6 and page 8-4 for ordering information.

Parts and Supplies 2-3

Helpful Documentation
Table 2-1 lists part numbers to order documentation.

Table 2-1. Helpful Documentation Item
HP LaserJet Printer Family Paper Specification Guide

Description or Use
A guide to using paper and other print media with HP LaserJet printers. A guide to using printer commands with HP LaserJet printers. A guide to using HP LaserJet printer hardware An additional copy of the user's guide, the getting started guide, and the quick reference guide. An additional copy of the user's guide, the getting started guide, and the quick reference guide. An additional copy of the user's documentation CD-ROM

Part Number
5040-9072

PCL 5/PJL Technical Reference Documentation Package

5021-0330

HP LaserJet Basics CD-ROM User's Documentation Bundle, HP LaserJet 4000 and 4000 N Printers User's Documentation Bundle, HP LaserJet 4000 T and 4000 TN Printers HP LaserJet 4050, 4050 T, 4050 N, and 4050 TN User's Documentation CD-ROM User's Documentation Bundle, HP LaserJet 4050 and 4050 N Printers User's Documentation Bundle, HP LaserJet 4050 T and 4050 TN

5081-9469

C4118-99051 (English)

C4119-99047 (English)

C4251-60104

An additional copy of the getting started guide, and the quick reference guide. An additional copy of the getting started guide, and the quick reference guide.

C4251-99001 (English)

C4252-99001 (English)

2-4 Service Approach

Table 2-1. Helpful Documentation (continued) Item
Service and Support CD-ROM for the HP LaserJet 4050 Printers

Description or Use
An interactive training CD-ROM for printer service representatives and customer care specialists. A combined service manual for both series of printers.

Part Number
C4251-60106

HP LaserJet 4000 and 4050 Series Printers Service Manual

C4251-91003

Parts and Supplies 2-5

Phone Numbers for Ordering
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SMO (Service Materials Organization) 1-800-227-8164 (U.S. only) SME (Support Materials Europe) (49 7031) 142253

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Exchange Program
HP offers remanufactured assemblies for some parts. These are identified in Chapter 8 and can be ordered through Service Materials Organization (SMO) or Support Materials Europe (SME), divisions of Product Support Division (PSD).

Consumables
Paper and Toner Cartridges can be ordered directly from Hewlett-Packard. See Chapter 8 for ordering information.

World Wide Web
Printer drivers, updated HP printer software, and product and support information may be obtained from the following URL: in the U.S.http://www.hp.com/go/support Printer drivers may be obtained from the following sites: in China in Japan in Korea in Taiwan ftp://www.hp.com.cn/go/support ftp://www.jpn.hp.com/go/support http://www.hp.co.kr/go/support http://www.hp.com.tw/go/support or the local driver website http://www.dds.com.tw

HP Service Parts Information Compact Disc
This powerful, CD-ROM-based parts information tool is designed to give users fast, easy access to parts information such as pricing and recommended stocking lists for a wide range of HP products. To subscribe to this quarterly service in the U.S. or Canada, call (800) 336-5987. In Asia Pacific, call (65) 740-4484. Parts identification and pricing information can also be accessed via the World Wide Web at http://www.hp.com/go/partsinfo.

2-6 Service Approach

HP Support Assistant Compact Disc
This support tool offers a comprehensive online information system designed to provide technical and product information on HP products. To subscribe to the quarterly service in the U.S. or Canada, call (800) 457-1762. In Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, or Singapore, call Mentor Media at (65) 740-4477.

HP FIRST
HP FIRST fax-on-demand service will deliver detailed troubleshooting information on common software and troubleshooting tips for your HP product. Call from any touch tone phone and request up to three documents per call. These documents will be sent to the fax of your choice. Many of these numbers are local numbers and will not work internationally. North and Latin America Outside the U.S. and Canada: In the U.S and Canada: Asia/Pacific Australia China Hong Kong India Indonesia Japan Korea Malaysia New Zealand Philippines Singapore Thailand Vietnam (03) 9272 2627 (10) 6505 5280 2506 2422 (11) 682 6031 (21) 352 2044 (03) 3335 8622 (02) 769 0543 (03) 298 2478 (09) 356 6648 (02) 848 9880 275 7251 (02) 661 3511 (08) 823 4161 (404) 329-2009 (800) 333-1917

Parts and Supplies 2-7

Europe, Middle East, and Africa Austria Belgium Dutch French Denmark European International Finland France Germany Hungary Italy Netherlands Norway Portugal Spain Sweden Switzerland French German United Kingdom 0660-8218 0800 1 1906 0800 1 7043 800-10453 +31 20 681 5792 9800-13134 0800-9050900 0130-810061 36 1 461-8222 1678-59020 0800-0222420 800-11319 05 05 313342 900-993123 020-795743 0800-551526 0800-551527 0800-960271

Customer Care Reseller Sales and Service Support Center
The Customer Care Reseller Sales and Service Support Center is available to assist resellers and service technicians. You can reach this support center at 1-800-544-9976. Other Areas Outside of North America and Europe, contact your local HP sales office for assistance in obtaining technical support for resellers and service technicians.

2-8 Service Approach

Toner Cartridge Information
The Toner Cartridge is designed to simplify replacement of the major "consumable" parts. The Toner Cartridge contains the printing mechanism and a supply of Toner. At 5% page coverage, a Toner Cartridge will print approximately 6,000 or 10,000 pages (depending on the model installed). However, a Toner Cartridge should print more pages if regularly printing pages with less coverage, such as short memos. If EconoMode is used full-time, it is possible that the Toner supply will outlast the mechanical parts in the Toner Cartridge. The cartridge may print fewer pages if routinely printing dense print. Note For best results, always use a Toner Cartridge before the expiration date stamped on the Toner Cartridge's box.

Refilled Toner Cartridges
While Hewlett-Packard does not prohibit the use of refilled Toner Cartridges during the warranty period or while the printer is under a maintenance contract, it is not recommended for the following reasons:
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Repairs resulting from the use of refilled Toner Cartridges are not covered under Hewlett-Packard warranty or maintenance contracts. Hewlett-Packard has no control or process to ensure that a refilled Toner Cartridge functions at the high level of reliability of a new HP LaserJet Toner cartridge. Hewlett-Packard also cannot predict what the long term reliability effect on the printer is from using different Toner formulations found in refilled cartridges. The print quality of HP LaserJet Toner Cartridges influences the customer's perception of the printer. Hewlett-Packard has no control over the actual print quality of a refilled Toner Cartridge.

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Recycling Toner Cartridges
In order to reduce waste, Hewlett-Packard offers a recycling program for used Toner Cartridges. Cartridge components that do not wear out are recycled. Plastics and other materials are recycled. HP pays the shipping costs from the user to the recycling plant. For each cartridge returned, HP donates one U.S. dollar to be shared by the Nature Conservancy and the National Wildlife Federation. To join this recycling effort, follow the instructions inside the Toner Cartridge's box.

Parts and Supplies 2-9

Warranty Statement
The warranty for this product gives you specific legal rights. There may also be other rights that vary from area to area. Refer to the user's documentation for the full warranty and supporting warranty information.

2-10 Service Approach

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Printer Operation

Overview
This chapter discusses the following:
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Using the Control Panel Control Panel Menus Service Mode Testing the Printer Resetting the Printer System Configuration Printer I/O Configuration

Overview 3-1

Using the Control Panel
Control Panel Layout
The printer's Control Panel consists of the following:

2-line display

READY

Ready Data Attention

Go

Menu Item ­ Value +

4050 only

Cancel Job

Select

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Control Panel Layout

Control Panel Lights
Table 3-1. Control Panel Lights Light
Ready Data Attention

Indication
The printer is ready to print. The printer is processing information. Action is required. See the Control Panel display.

3-2 Printer Operation

Control Panel Keys
Table 3-2. Control Panel Keys Key
[Go]

Function
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Places the printer either online or offline. Prints any data residing in the printer's buffer. Allows the printer to resume printing after being offline. Clears most printer messages and places the printer online. Allows the printer to continue printing with an error message such as TRAY X LOAD [TYPE] [SIZE] or UNEXPECTED PAPER SIZE. Confirms a manual feed request if Tray 1 is loaded and TRAY 1 MODE=CASSETTE has been set from the Paper Handling Menu in the printer's Control Panel. Overrides a manual feed request from Tray 1 by selecting paper from the next available tray. Exits the Control Panel menus. (To save a selected Control Panel setting, first press [Select].)

[Cancel Job]

Cancels the print job that the printer is processing. The time it takes to cancel depends on the size of the print job. (Press it only once.) Cycles through the Control Panel menus. Press the right end of the button to move forward or the left end of the button to move backward. Cycles through the selected menu's items. Press the right end of the button to move forward or the left end of the button to move backward. Cycles through the selected menu item's values. Press [+] to move forward or [­] to move backward.
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[Menu]

[Item]

[­ Value +]

[Select]

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Saves the selected value for that item. An asterisk (*) appears next to the selection, indicating that it is the new default. Default settings remain when the printer is switched off or reset (unless you reset all factory defaults from the Resets Menu). Prints one of the printer information pages from the Control Panel.

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Provides instructions for resolving most printer errors. Certain Control Panel error messages alternate with instructions on accessing the online help system. This on-board help system is a feature of the 4050 series printer only.

Using the Control Panel 3-3

Settings and Defaults
The printer makes most printing decisions based on either temporary settings or permanent defaults. Note Settings sent from software applications override printer defaults.

Table 3-3. Settings and Defaults Setting or Default
Temporary Setting

Explanation
A value set for the current print job by the software application. For example, a request from the software to print three copies instead of the Control Panel default value of one copy is a temporary setting. The printer continues to use the temporary setting until it receives another software request or until it is reset. A value set at the Control Panel when you select a menu item. An asterisk appears, indicating the default setting. The printer retains this default when it is turned off. The value set for each menu item at the factory. Factory defaults are listed in the item column in the menu tables starting on page 3-8.

Control Panel Default

Factory Default

Setting the display language
1 2 3 4 5 Press and hold [Select] while turning on the printer. Hold [Select] until SELECT LANGUAGE appears. Release [Select]. INITIALIZING appears briefly. Wait for LANGUAGE=ENGLISH to appear. Press [­ Value +] repeatedly until the desired language appears. Press [Select] to save your choice. An asterisk (*) will appear beside the selected language. Press [Go] to exit the menu.

3-4 Printer Operation

Control Panel Menus
Press [Menu] for access to all Control Panel menus. When additional trays or other accessories are installed in the printer, new menu items automatically appear.

To change a Control Panel setting:
1 2 3 4 5 Note Press [Menu] until the desired menu appears. Press [Item] until the desired item appears. Press [­ Value +] until the desired setting appears. Press [Select] to save the selection. An asterisk (*) appears next to the selection in the display, indicating that it is now the default. Press [Go] to exit the menu.

Settings in the printer driver and software application override Control Panel settings. (Software application settings override printer driver settings.) If you cannot access a menu or item, it is either not an option for the printer, or the customer's network administrator has locked the function. (The Control Panel reads ACCESS DENIED MENUS LOCKED.) See the customer's network administrator.

To print a Control Panel menu map:
To see the current settings for all of the menus and menu items available on the Control Panel, print a Control Panel menu map. 1 2 3 Press [Menu] until INFORMATION MENU appears. Press [Item] until PRINT MENU MAP appears. Press [Select] to print the menu map.

Control Panel Menus 3-5

Quick Copy Jobs Menu
This menu provides a list of the quick copy jobs stored on the printer's hard disk. The user can print or delete these jobs from the Control Panel. Note If there are no quick copy jobs stored on the printer's hard disk, this menu is not displayed on the Control Panel.

Table 3-4. Quick Copy Jobs Menu
Item Value Explanation The name of the person who owns the quick copy job.

[JOBNAME] COPIES=1 1 to 999 DELETE

The number of additional copies the user wants to print. 1-999: Prints the requested number of copies of the job. DELETE: Deletes the job from the printer's hard disk.

3-6 Printer Operation

Private/Stored Jobs Menu
This menu provides a list of the private and stored jobs on the printer's hard disk. The user can print or delete these jobs from the Control Panel. Note If there are no private or stored jobs on the printer's hard disk, this menu is not displayed on the Control Panel.

Table 3-5. Private/Stored Jobs Menu
Item Value Explanation The name of the job stored on the printer's hard disk. To print the job, the user must enter the Personal Identification Number (PIN) assigned to the job in the driver.

[JOBNAME] PIN:0000

COPIES=1

1 to 999 DELETE

The number of copies the user wants to print. 1-999: Prints the requested number of copies of the job. DELETE: Deletes the job from the printer's hard disk.

Control Panel Menus 3-7

Information Menu
This menu contains printer information pages that give details about the printer and its configuration. To print an information page, scroll to the desired page and press [Select]. Table 3-6. Information Menu Item Explanation
The menu map shows the layout and current settings of the Control Panel menu items. The Configuration Page shows the printer's current configuration. If an HP JetDirect print server card is installed (HP LaserJet 4000 N/4000 TN and 4050 N/4050 TN printers), a JetDirect Configuration Page will print out as well. The PCL font list shows all the PCL fonts currently available to the printer. The PS font list shows all the PS fonts currently available to the printer. This item appears only when a mass storage device (such as an optional flash DIMM or hard disk) containing a recognized file system is installed in the printer. The file directory shows information for all installed mass storage devices. The event log lists printer events or errors.

PRINT MENU MAP PRINT CONFIGURATION

PRINT PCL FONT LIST PRINT PS FONT LIST PRINT FILE DIRECTORY

PRINT EVENT LOG SHOW EVENT LOG PRINT PAPER PATH TEST

This item allows you to view the most recent printer events on the Control Panel display. Press [­ Value +] to scroll through the event log entries. The paper path test can be used to verify that the paper path is working properly, or to troubleshoot problems with a type of paper. Choose the input tray, output bin, duplexer (if available), and number of copies. The usage page shows the quantity of pages printed, as well as the paper size used. It also reflects the number of one-sided versus two-sided pages (HP LaserJet 4050 only, with hard disk installed).

PRINT USAGE PAGE

3-8 Printer Operation

Paper Handling Menu
When paper handling settings are correctly configured through the Control Panel, you can print by choosing the type and size of paper from the printer driver or software application. Some items in this menu (such as duplex and manual feed) can be accessed from a software application, or from the printer driver (if the appropriate driver is installed). Printer driver and software application settings override Control Panel settings. Table 3-7. Paper Handling Menu Item Values
For supported paper sizes see page 1-12.

Explanation
This item appears only when the optional envelope feeder is installed. Set the value to correspond with the envelope size currently loaded in the envelope feeder. This item appears only when the optional envelope feeder is installed. Set the value to correspond with the envelope type currently loaded in the envelope feeder. Determine how the printer will use Tray 1. FIRST: If paper is loaded in Tray 1, the printer will pull paper from that tray first. CASSETTE: A paper size must be assigned to Tray 1 using the TRAY 1 SIZE option (the next item in this menu when TRAY 1 MODE=CASSETTE). This allows Tray 1 to be used as a reserved tray. This item appears only when TRAY 1 MODE= CASSETTE. Set the value to correspond with the paper size currently loaded in Tray 1.

ENVELOPE FEEDER SIZE=COM10

ENVELOPE FEEDER TYPE=PLAIN

For supported paper types see page 1-12.

TRAY 1 MODE= FIRST

FIRST CASSETTE

TRAY 1 SIZE= LETTER

For supported paper sizes see page 1-12.

Control Panel Menus 3-9

Table 3-7. Paper Handling Menu (continued) Item Values
For supported paper types see page 1-12.

Explanation
This item appears only when TRAY 1 MODE= CASSETTE. Set the value to correspond with the paper type currently loaded in Tray 1.

TRAY 1 TYPE= PLAIN

TRAY 2 TYPE= PLAIN TRAY 3 TYPE= PLAIN

For supported paper types see page 1-12.

Set the value to correspond with the paper type currently loaded in Tray 2.

For supported paper types see page 1-12.

This item appears only when a third paper tray is installed. Set the value to correspond with the paper type currently loaded in Tray 3. This item appears only when a fourth paper tray is installed (available only on the HP LaserJet 4000 T/4000 TN and 4050 T/4050 TN printers). Set the value to correspond with the paper type currently loaded in Tray 4. Feed the paper manually from Tray 1, rather than automatically from a tray. When MANUAL FEED=ON and Tray 1 is empty, the printer goes offline when it receives a print job and displays MANUALLY FEED [PAPER SIZE]. This item appears only when an optional duplexer is installed. Set the value to ON to print on both sides (duplex) or OFF to print on one side (simplex) of a sheet of paper. This item appears only when an optional duplexer is installed and the duplex option is on. Choose the binding edge when duplexing (printing on both side