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use
hp color LaserJet
4600, 4600dn,
4600dtn, 4600hdn
4600n,
hp color LaserJet 4600
series printer
User Guide
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Copyright and License
© Copyright Hewlett-Packard Company, 2002
All Rights Reserved. Reproduction, adaptation, or translation without
prior written permission is prohibited, except as allowed under the
copyright laws.
Part number: C9660-90912
First edition: April 2002
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Warranty
The information contained in this document is subject to change
without notice. Hewlett-Packard makes no warranty of any kind with
respect to this information.
HEWLETT-PACKARD SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS THE IMPLIED
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
Hewlett-Packard shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental,
consequential, or other damage alleged in connection with the
furnishing or use of this information.
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Contents
1 Printer basics
Quick access to printer information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
World Wide Web links. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
User guide links . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Where to look for more information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Setting up the printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Using the printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Printer configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
HP Color LaserJet 4600 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
HP Color LaserJet 4600n (Europe only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
HP Color LaserJet 4600dn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
HP Color LaserJet 4600dtn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
HP Color LaserJet 4600hdn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Printer features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Factors affecting printer performance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Walk around . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Control panel overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Accessing the control panel from a computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Control panel buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Interpreting control panel indicator lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Control panel menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Getting started basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Menu hierarchy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Retrieve job menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Information menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Paper handling menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Configure device menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Diagnostics menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Retrieve job menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Information menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Paper handling menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
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Configure device menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Printing menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Print quality menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
System setup menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
I/O menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Resets menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Diagnostics menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Changing printer control panel configuration settings . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Job storage limit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Job held timeout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Tray behavior options: use requested tray and manually feed . 33
PowerSave Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Personality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Clearable warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Auto continue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Supplies low . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Jam recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Using the printer control panel in shared environments . . . . . . . . . 40
Printer drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Printer software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Software for networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
HP Web Jetadmin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
UNIX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Embedded Web server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Other components and utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Network configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Configuring Novell NetWare frame type parameters . . . . . . . . 47
Configuring TCP/IP parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Disabling network protocols (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
To disable IPX/SPX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
To disable DLC/LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Parallel configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Enhanced I/O (EIO) configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
HP Jetdirect print servers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Available enhanced I/O interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
NetWare networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Windows and Windows NT networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
AppleTalk networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
LocalTalk configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
LocalTalk network configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
UNIX/Linux networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
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Supplies and accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Ordering directly through the embedded Web server
(for printers with network connections) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Ordering directly through the printer software
(for printers directly connected to a computer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
2 Printing tasks
Controlling print jobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Print setting priorities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Selecting print media. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Media to avoid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Media that may damage the printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Configuring input trays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Configuring Tray 1 media type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Configuring Tray 1 media size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Tray 2 and Tray 3 media type. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Tray 2 and Tray 3 media size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Tray 2 or Tray 3 custom media. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Printing from Tray 1 (multipurpose tray) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Printing envelopes from Tray 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Printing from Tray 2 and Tray 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Loading standard-sized media into Tray 2 and Tray 3 . . . . . . . 72
Loading custom-sized media into Tray 2 and Tray 3 . . . . . . . . 74
Printing on special media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Transparencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Glossy paper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Colored paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Envelopes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Heavy paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Preprinted forms and letterhead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Recycled paper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
2-sided (duplex) printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Control panel settings for 2-sided printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Options for binding 2-sided printing jobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Manual 2-sided printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Special printing situations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Printing a different first page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Printing on custom-size media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Stopping a print request . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Job retention features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Storing a print job . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Quick copying a job . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Proofing and holding a job . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Private jobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Printing with the optional HP Fast InfraRed Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . 90
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Setting up to print with Windows 95, 98, 2000,
NT, ME, and XP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Setting up to print with Macintosh computers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Printing a job. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Interrupting and resuming printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Managing memory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
3 Managing the printer
Printer information pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Menu map. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Configuration page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Supplies status page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Usage page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Demo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
File directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
PCL or PS font list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Event log. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Print quality troubleshooting pages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Using the embedded Web server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
To access the embedded Web server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Information tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Using Printer Status and Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
4 Color
Using color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
HP ImageREt 2400. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Paper selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Color options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
sRGB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Managing color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Print in Grayscale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Automatic or manual color adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Matching colors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
PANTONE®* color matching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Swatch book color matching. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
5 Maintenance
Managing the print cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
HP print cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Non-HP print cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Print cartridge authentication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Print cartridge storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Print cartridge life expectancy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Checking the print cartridge life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Changing print cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
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Appendix B Specifications and regulatory information
Printer specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Physical dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Electrical specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Operating environment specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Acoustic emissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
FCC regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Environmental product stewardship program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Protecting the environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Safety statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Laser safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Canadian DOC regulations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
EMI statement (Korea) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
VCCI statement (Japan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Laser Statement for Finland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Luokan 1 laserlaite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Appendix C Print media specifications
Supported media weights and sizes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Appendix D Working with
memory and print server cards
Printer memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Installing memory and font DIMMs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
To install memory and font DIMMs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Enabling memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Enabling the language font DIMM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Checking DIMM installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Installing an HP Jetdirect print server card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
To install an HP Jetdirect print server card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Appendix E Glossary
Index
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1Printer basics
This chapter contains information on setting up your printer and
becoming familiar with its features. The following topics are covered:
zQuick access to printer information
zWhere to look for more information
zPrinter configurations
zPrinter features
zWalk around
zControl panel overview
zControl panel buttons
zInterpreting control panel indicator lights
zControl panel menus
zMenu hierarchy
zRetrieve job menu
zInformation menu
zPaper handling menu
zConfigure device menu
zDiagnostics menu
zChanging printer control panel configuration settings
zUsing the printer control panel in shared environments
zPrinter drivers
zPrinter software
zSoftware for networks
zEmbedded Web server
zOther components and utilities
zNetwork configuration
zParallel configuration
zEnhanced I/O (EIO) configuration
zSupplies and accessories
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Quick access to printer information
World Wide Web links
Printer drivers, updated HP printer software, and product information
and support may be obtained from the following URLs:
http://www.hp.com/support/lj4600
Printer drivers may be obtained from the following sites:
In China: ftp://www.hp.com.cn/support/lj4600
In Japan: ftp://www.jpn.hp.com/support/lj4600
In Korea: http://www.hp.co.kr/support/lj4600
In Taiwan: http://www.hp.com.tw/support/lj4600
or the local driver website:
http://www.dds.com.tw
To order supplies:
United States: http://www.hp.com/go/ljsupplies
Worldwide: http://www.hp.com/ghp/buyonline.html
To order accessories:
http://www.hp.com/go/accessories
User guide links
zWalk around
zReplacing supplies
zIndex
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Printer configurations
Thank you for purchasing the HP Color LaserJet 4600 series printer.
This printer is available in the configurations described below.
HP Color LaserJet 4600
The HP Color LaserJet 4600 printer is a four-color laser printer that
prints 17 pages per minute (ppm) for letter size paper and 16 ppm for
A4 size paper.
zTrays. The printer comes with a multipurpose tray (Tray 1) that
holds up to 100 sheets of various print media or 20 envelopes;
500-sheet paper feeder (Tray 2) that supports letter, legal,
executive, JIS B5, A4, and A5-sized and custom media. Supports
an optional 500-sheet paper feeder (Tray 3) that supports letter,
legal, executive, JIS B5, A4, and A5-sized and custom media.
zConnectivity. The printer provides parallel and network ports for
connectivity. The printer also contains three enhanced
input/output (EIO) slots, an FIR connection, and a standard
bidirectional parallel cable interface (IEEE-1284 compliant).
zMemory. The printer contains 96 megabytes (MB) of
synchronous dynamic random access memory (SDRAM). To
allow for memory expansion, the printer has three 168-pin DIMM
slots that accept 64, 128, or 256 MB RAM each. This printer can
support up to 512 MB of memory. 416 MB is available for
additional SDRAM. An optional hard disk drive is available.
HP Color LaserJet 4600n (Europe only)
The HP Color LaserJet 4600n printer includes the features of the
4600, plus automatic 2-sided printing.
HP Color LaserJet 4600dn
The HP Color LaserJet 4600dn includes the features of the 4600n
plus an HP Jetdirect 610N printer server EIO network card.
HP Color LaserJet 4600dtn
The HP Color LaserJet 4600dtn includes the features of the 4600dn,
additional 500-sheet paper feeder (Tray 3), and a total of 160 MB of
SDRAM.
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HP Color LaserJet 4600hdn
The HP Color LaserJet 4600hdn includes the features of the 4600dtn,
plus a hard disk.
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Printer features
This printer combines the quality and reliability of Hewlett-Packard
printing with the features listed below. For more information on printer
features, see the Hewlett-Packard website at http://www.hp.com.
Feature Characteristics
Performance z17 pages per minute (ppm) for letter size paper and
16 ppm for A4 size paper.
zPrints on transparencies and glossy paper. For more
information, see Supported media weights and sizes.
Memory z96 megabytes (MB) of synchronous dynamic random
access memory (SDRAM) (160 MB in the HP Color
LaserJet 4600dtn and 4600hdn printers).
zCan be expanded to 512 MB.
zOptional hard disk drive (included with the HP Color
LaserJet 4600hdn printer).
User interface zGraphic display on control panel.
zEnhanced Help with animated graphics.
zEmbedded Web server to access support and order
supplies (network-connected printers).
Supported
printer
personalities
zHP PCL 6.
zHP PCL 5c.
zPostScript 3 emulation.
zAutomatic language switching.
Storage features zJob retention (for printers with hard disks).
zFonts and forms.
zPersonal identification number (PIN) printing.
Environmental
features
zPowerSave setting.
zHigh content of recyclable components and materials.
zEnergy Star compliant.
zBlue Angel compliant.
Fonts z80 internal fonts available for both PCL and PostScript
emulation.
z80 printer-matching screen fonts in TrueType™ format
available with the software solution.
zSupports forms and fonts on the disk using HP Web
Jetadmin.
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Paper handling zPrints on media from 77 mm by 127 mm (3 inches by 5
inches) up to legal size.
zPrints on media with weights from 60 g/m2 to 163 g/m2
(16 lb bond to 44 lb bond).
zPrints on a wide range of media types including
glossy, labels, overhead transparencies, and
envelopes.
zMultiple gloss levels.
zA 500-sheet paper feeder (Tray 2) that supports letter-,
legal-, executive-, JIS B5-, A4-, and A5-sized and
custom media.
zOptional 500-sheet paper feeder (Tray 3) that supports
letter-, legal-, executive-, JIS B5-, A4-, and A5-sized
and custom media; standard on HP Color LaserJet
4600dtn and 4600hdn printers.
zTwo-sided printing on HP Color LaserJet 4600dn,
4600dtn, and 4600hdn printers.
z250-sheet face-down output bin.
Accessories zPrinter hard disk, which provides storage for fonts and
macros as well as job storage; standard on HP Color
LaserJet 4600hdn.
zDual inline memory modules (DIMM).
zPrinter stand.
zOptional 500-sheet paper feeder (Tray 3) that supports
letter-, legal-, executive-, JIS B5-, A4-, and A5-sized
media; standard on HP Color LaserJet 4600dtn and
4600hdn printers.
zFlash DIMM.
zFast InfraRed (FIR) pod.
Connectivity zOptional enhanced input/output (EIO) network card;
standard on HP Color LaserJet 4600dn, 4600dtn, and
4600hdn printers.
zFIR connection.
zHP Web Jetadmin software.
zStandard bidirectional parallel cable interface
(IEEE-1284 compliant).
Supplies zSupplies status page contains information on toner
level, page count, and estimated pages remaining.
zNo-shake cartridge design.
zPrinter checks for authentic HP print cartridges at
cartridge installation.
zInternet-enabled supply-ordering capabilities (using
embedded Web server or printer Status and Alerts).
Feature Characteristics
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Walk around
The following illustrations identify the locations and names of key
components of this printer.
Front view (shown with second 500-sheet paper feeder)
1. output bin
2. printer control panel
3. top cover
4. front cover (contains Tray 1)
5. Tray 2 (500 sheets of standard paper)
6. Tray 3 (optional; 500 sheets of standard paper)
7. on/off switch
8. access to print cartridges, transfer unit, and fuser
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Back/side view
1. output bin
2. on/off switch
3. Tray 3 (optional)
4. EIO connection (quantity 3)
5. FIR (Fast infrared) connection
6. parallel connection
7. power connection
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Control panel overview
Introduction
The control panel provides control of printer functions and
communicates information about the printer and print jobs. Its display
provides graphic information about printer and supplies status,
making it easy to identify and correct problems.
Control panel buttons and lights
1. Pause/Resume button
2. Cancel Job button
3. Ready light
4. Data light
5. Attention light
6. Help (V) button
7. Back arrow () button
8. Down arrow () button
9. Select (✔) button
10. Up arrow () button
11. Display
The printer communicates via the display and the lights on the lower
left side of the control panel. The Ready, Data, and Attention lights
provide at-a-glance information about the state of the printer and alert
you to printing problems. The display shows more complete status
information as well as menus, help information, animations, and error
messages.
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Display
The printer’s display gives you complete, timely information about the
printer and print jobs. Graphics illustrate levels of supplies, the
locations of paper jams, and job status. Menus give access to printer
functions and detailed information.
The top-level screen on the display has three areas:
1. Message area
2. Prompt area
3. Supplies gauge
4. Print cartridge colors from left to right: black, magenta, yellow,
and cyan.
The message and prompt areas of the display alert you to the state of
the printer and tell you how to respond.
The supplies gauge shows the consumption levels of print cartridges
(black, magenta, yellow, cyan). When a non-HP print cartridge is
installed, a ? appears instead of the consumption level. The supplies
gauge appears whenever the printer shows the READY state and
whenever the printer shows a warning or error message concerning a
supply item.
Accessing the control panel from a computer
You can also access the printer control panel from a computer by
using the setting page of the embedded Web server.
The computer shows the same information that the control panel
shows. From your computer, you can also perform control panel
functions such as checking supplies status, viewing messages, or
changing tray configuration. For more information, see Using the
embedded Web server.
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Information menu
See Information menu for more information.
Paper handling menu
See Paper handling menu for more information.
INFORMATION PRINT MENU MAP
PRINT
CONFIGURATION
PRINT SUPPLIES
STATUS PAGE
SUPPLIES STATUS
PRINT USAGE PAGE
PRINT DEMO
PRINT FILE
DIRECTORY
PRINT PCL FONT
LIST
PRINT PS FONT LIST
PAPER HANDLING TRAY 1 SIZE
TRAY 1 TYPE
TRAY <N> SIZE
N = 2 or 3
TRAY <N> TYPE
N = 2 or 3
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Configure device menu
See Configure device menu and Changing printer control panel
configuration settings for more information.
CONFIGURE DEVICE PRINTING COPIES
DEFAULT PAPER SIZE
DEFAULT CUSTOM PAPER SIZE
DUPLEX
OVERRIDE A4/LETTER
MANUAL FEED
COURIER FONT
WIDE A4
PRINT PS ERRORS
PCL
PRINT QUALITY ADJUST COLOR
SET REGISTRATION
PRINT MODES
OPTIMIZE
SYSTEM SETUP JOB STORAGE LIMIT
JOB HELD TIMEOUT
TRAY BEHAVIOR
POWERSAVE TIME
PERSONALITY
CLEARABLE WARNINGS
AUTO CONTINUE
SUPPLIES LOW
JAM RECOVERY
LANGUAGE
I/O I/O TIMEOUT
PARALLEL INPUT
EIO X
(Where X=1, 2, or 3.)
RESETS RESTORE FACTORY SETTINGS
POWERSAVE
RESET SUPPLIES
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Diagnostics menu
See Diagnostics menu for more information.
DIAGNOSTICS PRINT EVENT LOG
SHOW EVENT LOG
PQ TROUBLESHOOTING
DISABLE CARTRIDGE CHECK
PAPER PATH TEST
SENSOR TEST
COMPONENT TEST
PRINT/STOP TEST
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Information menu
Use the information menu to access and print specific printer
information.
Menu item Description
PRINT MENU MAP Prints the control panel menu map, which
shows the layout and current settings of the
control panel menu items. See Printer
information pages.
PRINT
CONFIGURATION
Prints the printer configuration page.
PRINT SUPPLIES
STATUS
Prints the estimated remaining life for the
supplies; reports statistics on total number of
pages and jobs processed, print cartridge
manufacture date, serial number, page counts,
and maintenance information.
SUPPLIES STATUS Displays the supplies status in a scrollable list.
PRINT USAGE Prints a count of all media sizes that have
passed through the printer; lists whether they
were simplex, duplex, monochrome, or color;
and reports the page count.
PRINT DEMO Prints a demonstration page.
PRINT FILE
DIRECTORY
Prints the name and directory of files stored in
the printer on an optional hard disk.
PRINT PCL FONT
LIST
Prints the available PCL fonts.
PRINT PS FONT LIST Prints the available PS (emulated PostScript)
fonts.
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Paper handling menu
The Paper handling menu allows you to configure input trays by size
and type. This menu can also be used to set default media size and
type. It is important to correctly configure the trays with this menu
before you print for the first time.
Note If you have used previous HP LaserJet printers, you might be
accustomed to configuring Tray 1 to first mode or cassette mode. To
mimic the settings for first mode, configure Tray 1 for size = ANY and
type = ANY. To mimic the settings for cassette mode, set either the size
or type for tray 1 to a setting other than ANY.
Menu item Value Description
TRAY 1 SIZE A list of available sizes
appears.
Allows you to configure the media size
for Tray 1. The default is ANY. See
Supported media weights and sizes for
a complete list of available sizes.
TRAY 1 TYPE A list of available types
appears.
Allows you to configure the media type
for Tray 1. The default is ANY. See
Supported media weights and sizes for
a complete list of available types.
TRAY <N> SIZE
N = 2 or 3
A list of available sizes
appears.
Allows you to configure the media size
for Tray 2 or Tray 3. The default setting
is the size detected by the guides in
the tray. To use a custom size, move
the switch in the try to custom. See
Supported media weights and sizes for
a complete list of available sizes.
TRAY <N> TYPE
N = 2 or 3
A list of available types
appears.
Allows you to configure the media type
for Tray 2 or Tray 3. The default is
PLAIN. See Supported media weights
and sizes for a complete list of
available types.
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Configure device menu
The configure device menu allows you to change the printer’s default
printing settings, adjust the print quality, change the system’s
configuration and I/O options, and reset the printer’s default settings.
Printing menu
These settings affect only jobs without identified properties. Most jobs
identify all of the properties and override the values set from this
menu.
Menu item Values Description
COPIES 1 - 32000 Allows you to set the default number of
copies.
DEFAULT PAPER SIZE A list of available sizes
appears.
Allows you to set the default media size.
DEFAULT CUSTOM PAPER
SIZE
UNIT OF MEASURE
X DIMENSION
Y DIMENSION
Allows you to set the default size for any
job without dimensions.
DUPLEX OFF
ON
Allows you to enable or disable the
duplex function on models with duplexing
capability.
OVERRIDE A4/LETTER NO
YES
Allows you to set the printer to print an
A4 job on letter-size paper when no A4
paper is loaded.
MANUAL FEED ON
OFF
Allows you to manually feed media.
COURIER FONT REGULAR
DARK
Allows you to select a version of the
Courier font.
WIDE A4 NO
YES
Allows you to change the printable area
of A4 paper so that eighty 10-pitch
characters may be printed on a single
line.
PRINT PS ERRORS OFF
ON
Allows you to select to print PS error
pages.
PCL FORM LENGTH
ORIENTATION
FONT SOURCE
FONT NUMBER
FONT PITCH
FONT POINTSIZE
SYMBOL SET
APPEND CR TO LF
Allows you to configure settings for the
printer control language.
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Print quality menu
This menu allows you to adjust all aspects of print quality, including
calibration, registration, and color half tone settings.
Menu item Values Description
ADJUST COLOR CYAN DENSITY
MAGENTA DENSITY
YELLOW DENSITY
BLACK DENSITY
RESTORE COLOR
VALUES
Allows you to modify the half tone
settings for each color.
SET REGISTRATION PRINT TEST PAGE
SOURCE
ADJUST TRAY 1
ADJUST TRAY 2
ADJUST TRAY 3
Allows simplex and duplex image
alignment.
PRINT MODES A list of available
modes appears.
Allows you to associate each media type
with a specific print mode.
OPTIMIZE REDUCE BACKGROUND
TRANSFER
RESTORE OPTIMIZE
Allows you to optimize certain
parameters for all jobs rather than
optimizing by media type.
CALIBRATE NOW Performs all printer calibrations.
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LANGUAGE A listing of available
languages appears.
Sets the default language.
Menu item Values Description
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I/O menu
This menu allows you to configure the printer’s I/O options.
See Network configuration .
Menu item Values Description
I/0 TIMEOUT 5 - 300 Allows you to select the I/O timeout in
seconds.
PARALLEL INPUT HIGH SPEED
ADVANCED FUNCTIONS
Allows you to select the speed at which
the parallel port communicates with the
host and to enable or disable the bi-
directional parallel communication.
EIO X
(Where X=1, 2, or 3.)
Possible values are:
TCP/IP
IPX/SPX
AAPLETALK
DLC/LLC
LINK SPEED
NOVELL
Allows you to configure EIO devices
installed in slot 1, 2, or 3.
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Diagnostics menu
The diagnostics menu allows you to run tests that can help you
identify and solve problems with the printer.
Menu item Description
PRINT EVENT LOG This item will print an event log that will display
the last 50 entries in the printer’s event, log,
starting with the most recent.
SHOW EVENT LOG This item displays the last 50 events on the
control panel display, starting with the most
recent.
PQ TROUBLESHOOTING This item will print a series of print quality
assessment pages that will help troubleshoot
any print quality problems.
DISABLE CARTRIDGE CHECK This item allows you to remove a print
cartridge to help determine which cartridge is
the source of the problem.
PAPER PATH TEST This item is useful for testing the paper
handling features of the printer, such as the
configuration of the trays.
SENSOR TEST This item allows you to test the paper path
sensors and switches for correct operation.
PRINT/STOP TEST This item isolates print quality faults more
accurately by stopping the printer in mid print
cycle. Stopping the print or in mid cycle allows
you to see where the image begins to
degrade.
COMPONENT TEST This item will activate individual parts
independently to isolate noise, leaking, and
other hardware issues.
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Changing printer control panel configuration
settings
By using the printer control panel, you can make changes to general
printer configuration default settings such as tray size and type,
PowerSave time, printer personality (language), and jam recovery.
The printer control panel can also be accessed from a computer by
using the setting page of the embedded Web server. The computer
shows the same information that the control panel shows. For more
information, see Using the embedded Web server .
CAUTION Configuration settings seldom need to be changed. Hewlett-Packard
recommends that only the system administrator change configuration
settings.
Job storage limit
This option sets the limit for the maximum number of jobs stored on
the hard disk at the printer. The maximum number allowed is 100, and
the default value is 32.
Note This option is only available if a hard disk is installed.
To set the job storage limit
1. Press ✔ to enter the MENUS.
2. Press to highlight CONFIGURE DEVICE.
3. Press ✔ to select CONFIGURE DEVICE.
4. Press to highlight SYSTEM SETUP.
5. Press ✔ to select SYSTEM SETUP.
6. Press ✔ to select JOB STORAGE LIMIT.
7. Press or to change the value.
8. Press ✔ to set the value.
9. Press PAUSE/RESUME.
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Job held timeout
This option sets the period of time that the system keeps files in job
storage before deleting them from the queue. The default setting for
this option is OFF; the other available settings are 1 HOUR 4 HOURS, , 1
DAY, and 1 WEEK.
Note This option is only available if a hard disk is installed.
To set the job held timeout
1. Press ✔ to enter the MENUS.
2. Press to highlight CONFIGURE DEVICE.
3. Press ✔ to select CONFIGURE DEVICE.
4. Press to highlight SYSTEM SETUP.
5. Press ✔ to select SYSTEM SETUP.
6. Press to highlight JOB HELD TIMEOUT.
7. Press ✔ to select JOB HELD TIMEOUT.
8. Press or to select the appropriate time period.
9. Press ✔ to set the time period.
10. Press PAUSE/RESUME.
Tray behavior options: use requested tray and
manually feed
Tray behavior allows two user-defined options:
zUSE REQUESTED TRAY EXCLUSIVELY—Selecting ensures that the
printer will not automatically select another tray when you indicate
that a specific tray should be used. Selecting FIRST allows the
printer to pull from a second tray if the specified tray is empty.
EXCLUSIVELY is the default setting.
zMANUALLY FEED ALWAYS—If you select (the default value), the
system always displays a prompt before pulling from the
multipurpose tray. If you select UNLESS LOADED, the system will
only display the prompt if the multipurpose tray is empty.
To set use requested tray
1. Press ✔ to enter the MENUS.
2. Press to highlight CONFIGURE DEVICE.
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3. Press ✔ to select CONFIGURE DEVICE.
4. Press to highlight SYSTEM SETUP.
5. Press ✔ to select SYSTEM SETUP.
6. Press to highlight TRAY BEHAVIOR.
7. Press ✔ to select TRAY BEHAVIOR.
8. Press ✔ to select USE REQUESTED TRAY.
9. Press or to select EXCLUSIVELY or FIRST.
10. Press ✔ to set the behavior.
11. Press PAUSE/RESUME.
To set manually feed prompt
1. Press ✔ to enter the MENUS.
2. Press to highlight CONFIGURE DEVICE.
3. Press ✔ to select CONFIGURE DEVICE.
4. Press to highlight SYSTEM SETUP.
5. Press ✔ to select SYSTEM SETUP.
6. Press to highlight TRAY BEHAVIOR.
7. Press ✔ to select TRAY BEHAVIOR.
8. Press to highlight MANUALLY FEED PROMPT.
9. Press ✔ to select MANUALLY FEED PROMPT.
10. Press or to select ALWAYS or UNLESS LOADED.
11. Press ✔ to set the behavior.
12. Press PAUSE/RESUME.
PowerSave Time
The adjustable PowerSave Time feature reduces power consumption
when the printer has been inactive for an extended period. You can
set the length of time before the printer goes into PowerSave mode to
1 MINUTE, 15 MINUTES, 30 MINUTES, or to 1 HOUR, 2 HOURS, or 4 HOURS.
The default setting is 30 MINUTES.
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Note The printer display dims when the printer is in PowerSave mode.
PowerSave mode does not affect printer warm-up time.
To set PowerSave Time
1. Press ✔ to enter the MENUS.
2. Press to highlight CONFIGURE DEVICE.
3. Press ✔ to select CONFIGURE DEVICE.
4. Press to highlight SYSTEM SETUP.
5. Press ✔ to select SYSTEM SETUP.
6. Press to highlight POWERSAVE TIME.
7. Press ✔ to select POWERSAVE TIME.
8. Press or to select the appropriate time period.
9. Press ✔ to set the time period.
10. Press PAUSE/RESUME.
To disable/enable PowerSave
1. Press ✔ to enter the MENUS.
2. Press to highlight CONFIGURE DEVICE.
3. Press ✔ to select CONFIGURE DEVICE.
4. Press to highlight RESETS.
5. Press ✔ to select RESETS.
6. Press to highlight POWERSAVE.
7. Press ✔ to select POWERSAVE.
8. Press or or to select ON OFF.
9. Press ✔ to set the selection.
10. Press PAUSE/RESUME.
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5. Press ✔ to select SYSTEM SETUP.
6. Press to highlight CLEARABLE WARNINGS.
7. Press ✔ to select CLEARABLE WARNINGS.
8. Press or to select the appropriate setting.
9. Press ✔ to set the selection.
10. Press PAUSE/RESUME.
Auto continue
You can determine printer behavior when the system generates an
Auto Continuable error. ON is the default setting.
zON displays an error message for ten seconds before
automatically continuing to print.
zOFF pauses printing any time the printer displays an error
message and until you press ✔.
To set the auto continue
1. Press ✔ to enter the MENUS.
2. Press to highlight CONFIGURE DEVICE.
3. Press ✔ to select CONFIGURE DEVICE.
4. Press to highlight SYSTEM SETUP.
5. Press ✔ to select SYSTEM SETUP.
6. Press to highlight AUTO CONTINUE.
7. Press ✔ to select AUTO CONTINUE.
8. Press or to select the appropriate setting.
9. Press ✔ to set the selection.
10. Press PAUSE/RESUME.
Supplies low
The printer allows two options for reporting that supplies are low;
CONTINUE is the default value.
zCONTINUE allows the printer to continue printing while displaying a
warning until the supply is replaced.
zSTOP causes the printer to pause printing until you replace the
used supply or press ✔, which allows the printer to print while
continuing to display the warning.
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To set supplies low reporting
1. Press ✔ to enter the MENUS.
2. Press to highlight CONFIGURE DEVICE.
3. Press ✔ to select CONFIGURE DEVICE.
4. Press to highlight SYSTEM SETUP.
5. Press ✔ to select SYSTEM SETUP.
6. Press to highlight SUPPLIES LOW.
7. Press ✔ to select SUPPLIES LOW.
8. Press or to select the appropriate setting.
9. Press ✔ to set the selection.
10. Press PAUSE/RESUME.
Jam recovery
This option allows you to configure the printer response to paper
jams, including how it handles the pages involved. AUTO is the default
value.
zAUTO—the printer automatically turns jam recovery on when
sufficient memory is available.
zON—The printer reprints any page involved in a paper jam.
Additional memory is allocated to store the last few pages
printed, and this may cause overall printer performance to suffer.
zOFF—The printer will not reprint any page that was involved in a
paper jam. Since no memory is used to store the most recent
pages, performance may be optimal.
To set jam recovery response
1. Press ✔ to enter the MENUS.
2. Press to highlight CONFIGURE DEVICE.
3. Press ✔ to select CONFIGURE DEVICE.
4. Press to highlight SYSTEM SETUP.
5. Press ✔ to select SYSTEM SETUP.
6. Press to highlight JAM RECOVERY.
7. Press ✔ to select JAM RECOVERY.
8. Press or to select the appropriate setting.
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9. Press ✔ to set the selection.
10. Press PAUSE/RESUME.
Language
The option to set the default language appears when the printer is
first initialized. As you scroll through the available options, the list will
appear in the language that is highlighted. When the list appears in
the language desired, press ✔ to set the language. You may also
change the language at any time by following these steps:
To select language
1. Press ✔ to enter the MENUS.
2. Press to highlight CONFIGURE DEVICE.
3. Press ✔ to select CONFIGURE DEVICE.
4. Press to highlight SYSTEM SETUP.
5. Press ✔ to select SYSTEM SETUP.
6. Press to highlight LANGUAGE.
7. Press ✔ to select LANGUAGE.
8. Press or to select the appropriate language.
9. Press ✔ to set the selection.
10. Press PAUSE/RESUME.
To select language if the display is in a language you
do not understand
1. Press ✔ once.
2. Press three times.
3. Press ✔ once.
4. Press two times.
5. Press ✔ once.
6. Press ten times.
7. Press ✔.
8. Press or to select the appropriate language.
9. Press ✔ to set the selection.
10. Press PAUSE/RESUME.
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Using the printer control panel in
shared environments
Because your printer is shared with other users, adhere to the
following guidelines to ensure successful printer operation:
zConsult your system administrator before making changes to
control panel settings. Changing control panel settings could
affect other print jobs.
zCoordinate with other users before changing the default printer
font or downloading soft fonts. Coordinating these operations
conserves memory and avoids unexpected printer output.
zBe aware that switching printer personalities, such as Emulated
PostScript or PCL, affects the printed output of other users.
Note Your network operating system may automatically protect each user’s
print job from the effects of other print jobs. Consult your system
administrator for more information.
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Printer drivers
Printer drivers access the printer features and allow the computer to
communicate with the printer. The following printer drivers are
included with the printer.
1Not all printer features are available from all drivers or operating
systems. See the online Help in your driver for availability of features.
Note If your system did not automatically check the Internet for the latest
drivers during software installation, download them from
http://www.hp.com/support/lj4600. Once connected, select
Downloads and Drivers to find the driver you wish to download.
Additional drivers
The following drivers are not included on the CD-ROM, but are
available from the Internet or from HP Customer Care.
zOS/2 PCL 5c/6 printer driver
zOS/2 PS printer driver
zWindows NT 3.51 PCL 5c, Windows NT 3.51 PS
zUNIX model scripts
zLinux drivers
zWindows 3.1x (HP LaserJet 4500 driver)
Note The OS/2 drivers are available from IBM and are packaged with OS/2.
They are not available for Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese,
Korean, and Japanese.
Note For more information about Windows 3.1x drivers, go to
http://www.hp.com/support/lj4600.
Operating system1PCL 5c PCL 6 PS
Windows 95, 98, ME ✔✔✔
Windows NT 4.0 ✔✔✔
Windows 2000 ✔✔✔
Windows XP ✔✔✔
Macintosh OS ✔
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Printer software
Included with the printer is a CD-ROM containing the printing system
software. The software components and printer drivers on this CD-
ROM help you use the printer to its fullest potential. See the getting
started guide for installation instructions.
Note For the latest information about the printing system software
components, view the ReadMe files on the CD-ROM.
This section summarizes the software included on the CD-ROM. The
printing system includes software for end users and network
administrators operating in the following operating environments:
zMicrosoft Windows 95, 98, ME
zMicrosoft Windows NT 4.0, 2000, and XP 32-bit
zApple Mac OS, version 8.1 or greater
zAutoCAD drivers, versions 12-14
Note For a list of the network environments supported by the network
administrator software components, see Network configuration.
Note For a list of printer drivers, updated HP printer software, and product
support information go to http//www.hp.com/support/lj4600
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Software for networks
For a summary of available HP network installation and configuration
software solutions, see the HP Jetdirect Print Server Administrator’s
Guide. You can find this guide on the CD included with the printer.
HP Web Jetadmin
HP Web Jetadmin allows you to manage HP Jetdirect connected
printers within your intranet using a browser. HP Web Jetadmin is a
browser-based management tool and should be installed only on the
network administrator’s computer. It can be installed and run on a
variety of systems:
WWW To download a current version of HP WebJetadmin and for the latest
list of supported host systems, visit HP Customer Care Online at
http://www.hp.com/go/webjetadmin.
When installed on a host server, HP Web Jetadmin can be accessed
by any client through a supported web browser (such as Microsoft
Internet Explorer 4.x or Netscape Navigator 4.x or later) by browsing
to the HP Web Jetadmin host.
HP Web Jetadmin 6.2 and above have the following features:
zTask-oriented user interface provides configurable views, saving
network managers significant time.
zCustomizable user profiles let network administrators include only
the function viewed or used.
zInstant e-mail notification of hardware failure, low supplies, and
other printer problems now route to different people.
zRemote installation and management from anywhere using only
a standard Web browser.
zAdvanced autodiscovery locates peripherals on the network,
without manually entering each printer into a database.
zSimple integration into enterprise management packages.
zQuickly find peripherals based on parameters such as IP
address, color capability, and model name.
zEasily organize peripherals into logical groups, with virtual office
maps for easy navigation.
For the latest information about HP Web Jetadmin go to
http://www.hp.com/go/webjetadmin.
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UNIX
The HP Jetdirect Printer Installer for UNIX is a simple printer
installation utility for HP-UX and Solaris networks. It is available for
download from HP Customer Care Online at
http://www.hp.com/support/net_printing.
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Other components and utilities
Several software applications are available for Windows and
Macintosh OS users, as well as for network administrators. These
programs are summarized below.
Windows Macintosh OS Network
administrator
zSoftware installer —
automates the
printing system
installation
zOnline Web
registration
zPrinter status and
alerts
zPostScript Printer
Description files
(PPDs) — for use
with the Apple
PostScript drivers
that comes with the
Mac OS
zHP LaserJet Utility
— a printer
management utility
for Mac OS users
zHP Web Jetadmin
— a browser-based
system
management tool.
See
http://www.hp.com
/go/webjetadmin for
the latest HP Web
Jetadmin software
zHP Jetdirect Printer
Installer for UNIX —
available for
download from
http://www.hp.com
/support
/net_printing
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Network configuration
You might need to configure certain network parameters on the
printer. You can configure these parameters from the printer control
panel, the embedded Web server, or for most networks, from the
HP Web Jetadmin software (or the HP LaserJet Utility for Macintosh).
Note For more information about using the embedded Web server, see Using
the embedded Web server.
For a complete list of supported networks and for instructions on
configuring network parameters from software such as the
HP Web Jetadmin software, see the HP Jetdirect Print Server
Administrator’s Guide. The guide comes with printers in which an
HP Jetdirect print server is installed.
This section contains the following instructions for configuring
network parameters from the printer control panel:
zconfiguring Novell NetWare frame type parameters
zconfiguring TCP/IP parameters
zdisabling unused network protocols
Configuring Novell NetWare frame type
parameters
The HP Jetdirect print server automatically selects a NetWare frame
type. Select a frame type manually only when the print server selects
an incorrect frame type. To identify the frame type chosen by the
HP Jetdirect print server, print a configuration page from the printer
control panel. See Printer information pages.
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To configure the Novell NetWare parameters from the
printer control panel
1. Press ✔ to enter the MENUS.
2. Press to highlight CONFIGURE DEVICE.
3. 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 3).
7. Press ✔ to select EIO X.
8. Press to highlight NOVELL.
9. Press ✔ to select NOVELL.
10. Press to highlight FRAME.
11. Press ✔ to select FRAME.
12. Press the PAUSE/RESUME button to return to the ready state.
Note The default frame type value for the HP Color LaserJet 4600 is
automatic.
Configuring TCP/IP parameters
You can use the printer control panel to configure the following
TCP/IP parameters:
zusage of the BOOTP file for configuration parameters (the default
is to use the BOOTP file)
zIP address (4 bytes)
zsubnet mask (4 bytes)
zdefault gateway (4 bytes)
zTCP/IP connection timeout (in seconds)
Note Do not disable BOOTP if you will be using RARP or DHCP to
configureTCP/IP parameters.
To automatically configure TCP/IP parameters from
the printer control panel
1. Press ✔ to enter the MENUS.
2. Press to highlight CONFIGURE DEVICE.
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3. 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 3).
7. Press ✔ to select EIO X.
8. Press to highlight AUTO.
9. Press ✔ to select AUTO.
10. Press the PAUSE/RESUME button to return to the READY state.
To manually configure TCP/IP parameters from the
printer control panel
Use manual configuration to set an IP address, subnet mask, and
local and default gateway.
Setting an IP address
1. Press ✔ to enter the MENUS.
2. Press to highlight CONFIGURE DEVICE.
3. 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 3).
7. Press ✔ to select EIO X.
8. Press to highlight MANUAL.
9. Press ✔ to select MANUAL.
10. Press to highlight IP ADDRESS.
11. Press ✔ to select IP ADDRESS.
Note The first of three sets of numbers is highlighted. If there is not a number
highlighted, a highlighted empty underscore appears.
12. Press the or arrow to to increase or decrease the number
for configuring the IP address.
13. Press ✔ to move to the next set of numbers.
14. Repeat steps 12 and 13 until the correct IP address is entered.
15. Press the PAUSE/RESUME button to return to the READY state.
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Setting the subnet mask
1. Press ✔ to enter the MENUS.
2. Press to highlight CONFIGURE DEVICE.
3. 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 3).
7. Press ✔ to select EIO X.
8. Press to highlight MANUAL.
9. Press ✔ to select MANUAL.
10. Press to highlight SUBNET MASK.
11. Press ✔ to select SUBNET MASK.
Note The first of three sets of numbers is highlighted. If there is not a number
highlighted, a highlighted empty underscore appears.
12. Press the or arrow to to increase or decrease the number
for configuring the subnet mask.
13. Press ✔ to move to the next set of numbers.
14. Repeat steps 12 and 13 until the correct subnet mask is entered.
15. Press the PAUSE/RESUME button to return to the READY state.
Setting the local and default gateway
1. Press ✔ to enter the MENUS.
2. Press to highlight CONFIGURE DEVICE.
3. 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 3).
7. Press ✔ to select EIO X.
8. Press to highlight MANUAL.
9. Press ✔ to select MANUAL.
10. Press to highlight LOCAL GATEWAY or DEFAULT GATEWAY.
11. Press ✔ to select LOCAL GATEWAY or DEFAULT GATEWAY.
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Note The first of three sets of numbers are the default settings. If there is not
a number highlighted, a highlighted empty underscore appears.
12. Press the or arrow to to increase or decrease the number
for configuring LOCAL or DEFAULT GATEWAY .
13. Press ✔ to move to the next set of numbers.
14. Repeat steps 12 and 13 until the correct local/default gateway is
entered.
15. Press the PAUSE/RESUME button to return to the Ready state.
Disabling network protocols (optional)
By factory default, all supported network protocols are enabled.
Disabling unused protocols has the following benefits:
zdecreases printer-generated network traffic
zprevents unauthorized users from printing to the printer
zprovides only pertinent information on the configuration page
zallows the printer control panel to display protocol-specific error
and warning messages
Note TCP/IP configuration cannot be disabled on the HP Color LaserJet
4600 printer.
To disable IPX/SPX
Note Do not disable this protocol if Windows 95/98, Windows NT, ME, 2000,
and XP users will be printing to the printer.
1. Press ✔ to enter the MENUS.
2. Press to highlight CONFIGURE DEVICE.
3. 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 3).
7. Press ✔ to select EIO X.
8. Press to highlight IPX/SPX.
9. Press ✔ to select IPX/SPX.
10. Press to highlight ON or OFF.
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11. 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 MENUS.
2. Press to highlight CONFIGURE DEVICE.
3. 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 3).
7. Press ✔ to select EIO X.
8. Press to highlight DCL/LLC.
9. Press ✔ to select DCL/LLC.
10. Press to highlight ON or OFF.
11. Press ✔ to select ON or OFF.
12. Press the PAUSE/RESUME button to return to the READY state.
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Parallel configuration
The HP Color LaserJet 4600 printer supports network and parallel
connections at the same time. A parallel connection is made by
connecting the printer to the computer using a bidirectional parallel
cable (IEEE-1284 compliant) with a c-connector plugged into the
printer’s parallel port. The cable can be a maximum of 10 meters
(30 feet) long.
When used to describe a parallel interface, the term bidirectional
indicates that the printer is able to both receive data from the
computer and send data to the computer through the parallel port.
Parallel port connection
1. c-connector
2. parallel port
Note To use the enhanced capabilities of the bidirectional parallel interface
such as bidirectional communication between the computer and
printer, faster transfer of data, and automatic configuration of printer
drivers, ensure that the most recent printer driver is installed. For more
information, see Printer drivers.
Note Factory settings support automatic switching between the parallel port
and one or more network connections on the printer. If you are
experiencing problems, see Network configuration.
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Enhanced I/O (EIO) configuration
This printer comes equipped with three enhanced input/output (EIO)
slots. The three EIO slots hold compatible external devices such as
the HP Jetdirect print server network cards or other devices. Plugging
EIO network cards into the slots increases the number of network
interfaces available to the printer.
EIO network cards can maximize printer performance when you are
printing from a network. In addition they provide the ability to place
the printer anywhere on a network. This eliminates the need to attach
the printer directly to a server or a workstation and enables you to
place the printer closer to the network users.
If the printer is configured through an EIO network card, configure
that card through the control panel Configure device menu.
HP Jetdirect print servers
HP Jetdirect print servers (network cards) can be installed in one of
the printer’s EIO slots. These cards support multiple network
protocols and operating systems. HP Jetdirect print servers facilitate
network management by allowing you to connect a printer directly to
your network at any location. HP Jetdirect print servers also support
the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP), which provides
network managers with remote printer management and
troubleshooting through HP Web Jetadmin software.
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Note Installation of these cards and network configuration should be
performed by a network administrator. Configure the card either
through the control panel or with HP Web Jetadmin software.
Note Refer to the HP Jetdirect print server documentation for information on
which external devices or EIO network cards are supported.
Available enhanced I/O interfaces
HP Jetdirect print servers (network cards) provide software solutions
for:
zNovell NetWare
zMicrosoft Windows and Windows NT networks
zApple Mac OS (LocalTalk)
zUNIX (HP-UX and Solaris)
zLinux (Red Hat and SuSE)
zInternet printing
For a summary of available network software solutions, refer to the
HP Jetdirect Print Server Administrator’s Guide, or visit
HP Customer Care online at http://www.hp.com/support/net_printing .
NetWare networks
When using Novell NetWare products with an HP Jetdirect print
server, Queue Server mode provides improved printing performance
over Remote Printer mode. The HP Jetdirect print server supports
Novell Directory Services (NDS) as well as bindery modes. For more
information, see the HP Jetdirect Print Server Administrator’s Guide.
For Windows 95, 98, ME, NT 4.0, 2000, and XP systems, use the
printer installation utility for printer setup on a NetWare network.
Windows and Windows NT networks
For Windows 95, 98, ME, NT 4.0, 2000, and XP systems, use your
printer installation utility for printer setup on a Microsoft Windows
network. The utility supports printer setup for either peer-to-peer or
client-server network operation.
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AppleTalk networks
Use the HP LaserJet Utility to set up the printer on an EtherTalk or
LocalTalk network. For more information, refer to the HP Jetdirect
Print Server Administrator’s Guide included with printers equipped
with the HP Jetdirect print server.
LocalTalk configuration
The LocalTalk interface enables you to print directly from a stand-
alone Apple Macintosh computer or from a Macintosh computer on a
LocalTalk network. For specific information on configuring the
computer and printer to print through a LocalTalk interface, refer to
the printer’s getting started guide and the HP Jetdirect Print Server
Administrator’s Guide.
Note For LocalTalk configuration, the DIN-8 printer cable must be connected
to the printer port of the Macintosh computer.
LocalTalk network configuration
To connect the printer to a Macintosh computer on a LocalTalk
network, use the HP LocalTalk Cable Kit. You will need a kit for each
printer and an additional kit for each Macintosh computer on the
network.
UNIX/Linux networks
Use the HP Jetdirect printer installer for UNIX utility to set up the
printer on HP-UX or Sun Solaris networks.
For setup and management on UNIX or Linux networks, use HP Web
Jetadmin.
To obtain HP software for UNIX/Linux networks, visit HP Customer
Care online at http://www.hp.com/support/net_printing. For other
installation options supported by the HP Jetdirect print server, see the
HP Jetdirect Print Server Administrator’s Guide included with printers
equipped with the HP Jetdirect print server.
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Supplies and accessories
WWW To order supplies in the US, contact http://www.hp.com/go/ljsupplies.
To order supplies worldwide, see
http://www.hp.com/ghp/buyonline.html . To order accessories, see
http://www.hp.com/go/accessories.
Ordering directly through the embedded Web
server (for printers with network connections)
Use the following steps to order printing supplies directly through the
embedded Web server (see Using the embedded Web server .)
1. In the Web browser on the computer, enter the IP address for the
printer. The printer status window appears.
Or, go to the URL provided in the alert email.
2. Select the Setting tab at the top of the window.
3. If asked to provide a password, enter the password.
4. On the left side of the Device Configuration window, double-click
Order Supplies. This provides a URL from which to purchase
consumables. Supplies information with part numbers and printer
information is provided.
5. Select the part numbers you wish to order and follow the
instructions on the screen.
Ordering directly through the printer software
(for printers directly connected to a computer)
The printer software gives you the ability to order supplies directly
from the computer. Three things are necessary to use this feature:
zThe “ ”Printer Status and Alerts software must be installed on your
computer (use the custom installation option to install this
software).
zThe printer must be directly connected to your computer through
a parallel cable. For more information, see Parallel configuration .
zYou must have access to the World Wide Web.
1. At the bottom right of the screen (in the system tray), select the
Printer icon. This opens the status window.
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2. 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 also
scroll down to Supplies Status.)
4. Click Order Supplies. The browser opens to the supplies
purchasing page.
5. Select the supplies you wish to order.
Supplies, accessories, and part numbers
Part Part
number
Type/size
Memory J6054B Printer hard disk
C4287A 4 MB Flash DIMM
C7848A Synchronous 64 MB DIMM (SDRAM)
C7850A Synchronous 128 MB DIMM (SDRAM)
C9653A Synchronous 256 MB DIMM (SDRAM)
Accessories J6057A HP Jetdirect connectivity card
C4103A FIR pod
C9667A Printer cabinet
C9664A Optional 500-sheet paper feeder (Tray 3)
Printer supplies C9720A Black print cartridge
C9721A Cyan print cartridge
C9722A Yellow print cartridge
C9723A Magenta print cartridge
C9724A Image transfer kit
C9725A Image fuser kit (110 volt)
C9726A Image fuser kit (220 volt)
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Cables C2946A IEEE-1284 compliant parallel cable, 3 m
(approximately 10 feet) long, with 25-pin
male/micro 36-pin male (“ ”C size)
connector
92215S Macintosh DIN-8 printer cable
92215N HP LocalTalk cable kit
Media C2934A HP Color LaserJet Transparencies (letter)
50 sheets
C2936A HP Color LaserJet Transparencies (A4)
50 sheets
C4179A HP LaserJet Soft Gloss paper (letter)
200 sheets
C4179B HP LaserJet Soft Gloss paper (A4)
200 sheets
Q1298A HP LaserJet Tough paper (letter)
Q1298B HP LaserJet Tough paper (A4)
HPU1132 HP Premium Choice LaserJet paper
(letter)
CHP410 HP Premium Choice LaserJet paper (A4)
HPJ1124 HP LaserJet paper (letter)
CHP310 HP LaserJet paper (A4)
Reference
materials
5963-
7863
HP LaserJet Printer Family Paper
Specifications Guide
5021-
0337
PCL/PJL Technical Reference Package
For downloadable versions, go to
http://www.hp.com/support/lj4600 . When
connected, select Manuals.
Supplies, accessories, and part numbers
Part Part
number
Type/size
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Controlling print jobs
In the Microsoft Windows operating system, three settings affect how
the printer driver tries to pull paper when you send a print job. The
Source, Type, and Size settings appear in the Page Setup, Print, or
Print Properties dialog boxes in most software programs. If you do
not change these settings, the printer automatically selects a tray,
using the default printer settings.
zSource. Printing by Source means you choose a specific tray
from which you want the printer to pull paper. The printer tries to
print from this tray, no matter what type or size is loaded in it. If
you choose a tray that is configured from the embedded Web
server for a type or size that does not match your print job, the
printer does not print automatically. Instead, it waits for you to
load the tray you chose with the type or size of print media for
your print job. If you load the tray, the printer begins printing. If
you press ✔, the printer tries to print from another tray.
zType and Size. Printing by Type or Size means you want the
printer to pull paper or print media from the first tray that is loaded
with the type or size that you choose. Selecting media by type
rather than source is similar to locking out trays and helps protect
special media from accidental use. For example, if a tray is
configured for letterhead, and you specify the driver to print on
plain paper, the printer will not pull the letterhead from that tray.
Instead, it will pull paper from a tray that has plain paper loaded
and is configured for plain paper on the printer control panel.
Selecting media by type and size results in significantly better
print quality for heavy paper, glossy paper, and transparencies.
Using the wrong setting can result in unsatisfactory print quality.
Always print by Type for special print media such as labels or
grayscale transparencies. Always print by Size for envelopes.
• If you want to print by Type or Size and the trays have not been
configured for a certain type or size from the embedded Web
server, load the paper or print media into Tray 1 and then
select the Type or Size from the Page Setup dialog box, the
Print dialog box, or the Print Properties dialog box.
• If you often print on a certain type or size of media, the printer
administrator (for a network printer) or you (for a local printer)
can use the embedded Web server to configure a tray for that
type or size (see Using the embedded Web server ). Then,
when you choose that type or size as you print a job, the
printer pulls from the tray configured for that type or size.
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Print setting priorities
Changes made to print settings are prioritized according to where the
changes are made, as follows:
Note The names of commands and dialog boxes may vary depending on
your program.
zPage Setup dialog box. This dialog box opens when you click
Page Setup or a similar command on the File menu of the
program you are working in. Settings changed here override
settings changed anywhere else.
zPrint dialog box. This dialog box opens when you click Print,
Print Setup, or a similar command on the File menu of the
program you are working in. Settings changed in the Print dialog
box have a lower priority and do not override changes made in
the Page Setup dialog box.
zPrinter Properties dialog box (printer driver). The printer driver
opens when you click Properties in the Print dialog box. Settings
changed in the Printer Properties dialog box do not override
settings available anywhere else.
zDefault printer settings. The default printer settings determine
settings used in all print jobs, unless settings are changed in the
Page Setup, , or Print Printer Properties dialog boxes, as
described above. There are two ways to change the default
printer settings:
1. Click Start - Settings - Printers, then right-click the printer icon
and click Properties.
2. Click Start - Control Panel, then select the Printers folder, right-
click the printer icon and click Properties.
CAUTION To avoid affecting print jobs of other users, make printer setup changes
through the software application or the printer driver whenever
possible. Printer setup changes made through the control panel
become default settings for subsequent jobs. Changes made through
an application or the printer driver affect only that specific job.
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Selecting print media
You can use many types of paper and other print media with this
printer. This section provides guidelines and specifications for
selecting and using different print media.
Before purchasing any media or specialized forms in quantity, verify
that your paper supplier obtains and understands the print media
requirements specified in the HP LaserJet Family Paper Specification
Guide.
WWW See Supplies and accessories for HP LaserJet Family Paper
Specification Guide ordering information. To download a copy of the
HP LaserJet Family Paper Specification Guide go to
http://www.hp.com/support/lj4600 and select Manuals.
It is possible that media could meet all of the guidelines in this chapter
and still not print satisfactorily. This may be due to abnormal
characteristics of the printing environment or to other variables over
which Hewlett-Packard has no control (for example, extremes in
temperature and humidity).
Hewlett-Packard recommends testing any media before buying it
in large quantities.
CAUTION Using media that does not conform to the specifications listed here or
in the paper specification guide can cause problems that require
service. This service is not covered by the Hewlett-Packard warranty
or service agreements.
Media to avoid
The HP Color LaserJet 4600 can handle many types of media. Use of
media outside the printer’s specifications will cause a loss of print
quality and increase the chance of paper jams occuring.
zDo not use paper that is too rough.
zDo not use paper with cutouts or perforations other than standard
3-hole punched paper.
zDo not use multipart forms.
zDo not use paper that has already been printed on or that has
been fed through a photocopier.
zDo not use paper with a watermark if you are printing solid
patterns.
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Media that may damage the printer
In rare circumstances media can damage the printer. The following
media must be avoided to prevent possible damage:
zDo not use media with staples attached.
zDo not use transparencies designed for Inkjet printers or other
low temperature printers. Use only transparencies that are
specified for use with HP Color LaserJet printers.
zDo not use photo paper intended for Inkjet printers.
zDo not use paper that is embossed or coated and is not designed
for the temperatures of the HP Color LaserJet 4600 image fuser.
Select media that can tolerate temperatures of 190° C (374° F)
for .1 seconds. HP produces a selection of media that is designed
for the Color LaserJet 4600 printer.
zDo not use letterhead paper with low temperature dyes or
thermography. Preprinted forms or letterhead must use inks that
can tolerate temperatures of 190° C (374° F) for 0.1 second.
zDo not use any media that produces hazardous emissions, or
that melts, offsets, or discolors when exposed to 190° C (374° F)
for 0.1 second.
WWW To order HP Color LaserJet printing supplies, go to
http://www.hp.com/go/ljsupplies in the U.S. or
to http://www.hp.com/ghp/buyonline.html worldwide.
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6. 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. If TRAY 1 SIZE is set to CUSTOM, the pop up menu for Custom
appears.
Tray 2 and Tray 3 media type
1. Press ✔ to enter the MENUS.
2. Press to highlight PAPER HANDLING.
3. Press ✔ to select PAPER HANDLING.
4. Press to highlight TRAY 2 TYPE or TRAY 3 TYPE.
5. Press ✔ to select TRAY 2 TYPE TRAY 3 TYPEor .
6. Press or to highlight the desired media type.
7. Press ✔ to select the media type.
8. Press PAUSE/RESUME to return to the READY state
Tray 2 and Tray 3 media size
1. Press ✔ to enter the MENUS.
2. Press to highlight PAPER HANDLING.
3. Press ✔ to select PAPER HANDLING.
4. Press to highlight TRAY 2 SIZE or TRAY 3 SIZE.
5. Press or to highlight the desired media size.
6. Press ✔ to select the media size.
7. Press PAUSE/RESUME to return to the READY state.
Tray 2 or Tray 3 custom media
The Custom media menu will be displayed when the Tray 2 or
Tray 3 switch is in the custom size position. You must also change the
size setting in the control panel from ANY CUSTOM CUSTOM to . There are
three steps to set up custom media.
1. Unit of measure
2. X dimension
3. Y dimension
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Printing 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 convenient way to print envelopes,
transparencies, custom-size paper, or other types of media without
having to unload the other trays.
Loading media into Tray 1
CAUTION To avoid jams, never add or
remove a media tray during printing.
1 Open Tray 1.
2 Set the side guides to the desired
width.
3 Load paper in the tray with the side
to be printed on facing down.
4 Adjust the side guides so that they
lightly touch the paper stack but do
not bend the paper.
Note Make sure the paper fits under the
tabs on the guides and not above the
load level indicators.
Printing envelopes from Tray 1
Many types of envelopes can be printed from Tray 1. Up to 20
envelopes can be stacked in the tray. Printing performance depends
on the construction of the envelope.
zIn the software, set margins at least 15 mm (0.6 inches) from the
edge of the envelope.
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CAUTION Envelopes with clasps, snaps, windows, coated linings, exposed self-
stick adhesives, or other synthetic materials can severly damage the
printer. To avoid jams and possible printer damage, never try to print
on both sides of an envelope. Before you load envelopes, make sure
they are flat, undamaged, and not stuck together. Do not use
envelopes with pressure-sensitive adhesive.
To load envelopes into Tray 1
CAUTION To avoid jams, do not remove
or insert envelopes during printing.
1 Open Tray 1.
2 Load up to 20 envelopes in the
center of Tray 1 with the side to be
printed facing down and the
postage end toward the printer.
Slide the envelopes into the printer
as far as they will go without forcing
them.
3 Adjust the guides to touch the
envelope stack without bending the
envelopes. Make sure the
envelopes fit under the tabs on the
guides.
Printing envelopes
1. In the printer control panel, set the media size for Tray 1 to match
the size envelope you are printing.
2. Specify Tray 1 or select the media source by size in the printer
driver.
3. If your software does not automatically format an envelope,
specify Landscape for page orientation in your software
application or printer driver. Use the following guidelines to set
margins for return and destination addresses on Commercial #10
or DL envelopes.
11
1
2
13
Address type Left margin Top margin
Return 15 mm (0.6 inches) 15 mm (0.6 inches)
Destination 102 mm (4.0 inches) 51 mm (2.0 inches)
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Note Hewlett-Packard recommends using HP Color LaserJet Soft Gloss
paper with this printer. HP products are designed to work together for
optimum printing results. If HP Color LaserJet Soft Gloss paper is not
used with this printer, print quality may be compromised.
Colored paper
zColored paper should be of the same high quality as white
xerographic paper.
zPigments used must be able to withstand the printer’s fusing
temperature of 190° C (374°F) for 0.1 second without
deterioration.
zDo not use paper with a colored coating that was added after the
paper was produced.
zThe printer creates colors by printing patterns of dots, overlaying
and varying their spacing to produce various colors. Varying the
shade or color of the paper will affect the shades of the printed
colors.
Envelopes
Note Envelopes can be printed only from Tray 1. Set the tray’s media size to
the specific envelope size. See Printing envelopes from Tray 1.
Adhering to the following guidelines will help ensure proper printing
on envelopes and help prevent printer jams:
zDo not load more than 20 envelopes into Tray 1.
zThe weight rating of envelopes should not exceed 105 g/m2 (28 lb
bond).
zEnvelopes should be flat.
zDo not use envelopes with windows or clasps.
zEnvelopes must not be wrinkled, nicked, or otherwise damaged.
zEnvelopes with peel-off adhesive strips must use adhesives that
can withstand the heat and pressures of the printer’s fusing
process.
zEnvelopes should be loaded face-down and with the postage end
feeding into the printer first.
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Labels
Note For printing labels, set the tray’s media type to LABELS in the printer
control panel. See Configuring input trays . When printing labels, use
the following guidelines:
zVerify that the labels’ adhesive material can tolerate temperatures
of 190° C (374° F) for 0.1 second.
zVerify that there is no exposed adhesive material between the
labels. Exposed areas can cause labels to peel off during
printing, which can cause printer jams. Exposed adhesive can
also cause damage to printer components.
zDo not re-feed a sheet of labels.
zVerify that labels lie flat.
zDo not use labels that are wrinkled, bubbled, or otherwise
damaged.
Heavy paper
zUse Tray 1 for paper that is heavier than 105 g/m 2 (28 lb bond up
to 47 lb bond).
zFor optimum results when printing on heavy paper, use the
printer control panel to set the media type for the tray to HEAVY.
zIn either the software application or the driver, select Heavy as
the media type, or print from a tray that is configured for heavy
paper.
zBecause this setting affects all print jobs, it is important to return
the printer back to its original settings once the job has printed.
See Configuring input trays .
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CAUTION In general do not use paper that is heavier than the media specification
recommended for this printer. Doing so can cause misfeeds, paper
jams, reduced print quality, and excessive mechanical wear. However,
some heavier media, such as HP Cover Stock, can be safely used.
Preprinted forms and letterhead
Observe the following guidelines for best results with preprinted forms
and letterhead:
zForms and letterhead must be printed with heat-resistant inks
that will not melt, vaporize, or release hazardous emissions when
subjected to the printer’s fusing temperature of approximately
190° C (374° F) for 0.1 second.
zInks must be non-flammable and should not adversely affect any
printer rollers.
zForms and letterhead should be sealed in a moisture-proof
wrapping to prevent changes during storage.
zBefore loading preprinted paper such as forms and letterhead,
verify that the ink on the paper is dry. During the fusing process,
wet ink can come off of preprinted paper.
zWhen duplex printing, load pre-printed forms and letterhead into
Tray 2 and Tray 3 with the front of the page facing down and the
top edge of the page towards the back of the printer. To load
pre-printed forms and letterhead into Tray 1, load them with the
front of the page facing up and the bottom edge feeding into the
printer first.
Recycled paper
This printer supports the use of recycled paper. Recycled paper must
meet the same specifications as standard paper. See the
HP LaserJet Family Paper Specification Guide. Hewlett-Packard
recommends that recycled paper contain no more than 5 percent
ground wood.
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2-sided (duplex) printing
Some printer models are capable of duplex printing, or printing on
both sides of a page. To find out which models support 2-sided
printing, see Printer configurations.
Note You must specify 2-sided printing options in your software application
or in the printer driver in order to print on both sides of the page.
To use 2-sided printing:
zVerify that the printer driver is configured for 2-sided printing. (For
instructions, see the online Help for the printer driver.)
zSelect the appropriate 2-sided printing options in the printer driver
software. 2-sided printing options include page and binding
orientation.
z2-sided printing is not supported for certain media types,
including transparencies, labels, cardstock, and glossy film.
zFor best results, avoid 2-sided printing wtih rough-textured,
heavy-weight media.
Control panel settings for 2-sided printing
Many software applications allow you to change 2-sided printing
settings. If your software application or printer driver does not allow
you to adjust 2-sided printing settings, you can adjust these settings
through the control panel. The factory default setting is OFF.
CAUTION Do not use 2-sided printing when printing on labels. Serious damage
may result.
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To enable or disable 2-sided printing from the printer
control panel
Note Changing settings for 2-sided printing through the printer control panel
affects all print jobs. Whenever possible, change settings for 2-sided
printing through your software application or printer driver.
1. Press ✔ to enter the MENUS.
2. Press to highlight CONFIGURE DEVICE.
3. Press ✔ to select CONFIGURE DEVICE.
4. Press ✔ to select PRINTING.
5. Press to highlight DUPLEX.
6. Press ✔ to select DUPLEX.
7. Press or to select ON to enable 2-sided printing or OFF to
disable 2-sided printing.
8. Press ✔ to set the value.
9. Press PAUSE/RESUME.
10. Select 2-sided printing from your software application or printer
driver, if possible.
Note To select 2-sided printing from the printer driver, the driver must first be
properly configured. (For instructions, see the online Help for the printer
driver.)
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Options for binding 2-sided printing jobs
Before printing a 2-sided document, in the printer driver choose the
edge on which you will bind your finished document. Long-edge or
book binding is the conventional layout used in book binding. Short-
edge or tablet binding is the typical calendar binding.
Note The default binding setting is to bind on the long edge when the page
is set up for portrait orientation. To change to short edge binding, click
the Flip Pages Up check box.
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Manual 2-sided printing
Some printer models do not support automatic 2-sided printing.
However, you can print on both sides of a page using manual 2-sided
printing. To manually print on both sides, use the instructions below.
1. Print all the even-numbered pages first. (Many software
applications have an option to print only odd or even pages.)
2. Remove the printed pages from the printer. If the print job has an
odd number of pages, add a blank piece of paper to the bottom of
the stack.
3. In your software application or in the printer driver, select Manual
Feed as the paper source.
4. In the printer driver, select the option to Manually Print on 2nd
Side.
•In PCL drivers, this option is found on the Finishing tab under
Print Quality Details.
•In the PostScript driver, this option is found in the Document
Defaults section under the Advanced settings.
5. In your software application, select the option to print all the odd-
numbered pages, and click Print. When the printer’s control
panel displays MANUALLY FEED, insert the stack of paper into
Tray 1 in one of the following orientations.
•For portrait orientation with long-edge (book) binding, place
the stack with the previously printed side facing up and the top
edge of the pages feeding into the printer first.
•For portrait orientation with short-edge (calendar) binding,
place the stack wth the previously printed side facing up and
the bottom edge of the pages feeding into the printer first.
•For landscape orientation with long-edge (calendar) binding,
place the stack with the previously printed side facing up and
the top edge of the pages to the left as you face the printer.
•For landscape orientation with short-edge (book) binding,
place the stack with the previously printed side facing up and
the top edge of the pages to the right as you face the printer.
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Special printing situations
Use these guidelines when printing on special types of media.
Printing a different first page
Use the following procedure to print the first page of a document on a
different media type than the rest of the document, for example, to
print the first page of a document on letterhead paper and the rest on
plain paper.
1. From your application or printer driver, specify a tray for the first
page and another tray for the remaining pages.
2. Load the special media into the tray that you specified in step 1.
3. Load the media for the remaining pages of the document into
another tray.
You can also print on different media by using the printer control panel
or printer driver to set the types of media that are loaded in the trays
and then selecting the first and remaining pages by media type.
Printing on custom-size media
The printer supports single-sided printing on custom-size media.
Tray 1 supports media sizes from 76 by 127 mm (3 by 5 inches) to
216 by 356 mm (8.5 by 14 inches). Tray 2 and optional Tray 3 support
media sizes from 182 by 210 mm (7.16 by 8.27 inches) to 216 by 356
mm (8.5 by 14 inches).
When printing on custom-size media, if Tray 1 is configured in the
printer control panel as TRAY 1 TYPE=ANY and TRAY 1 SIZE=ANY, the
printer will print on whatever media is loaded in the tray. When
printing on custom size media from Trays 2 or 3, adjust the switch on
the tray to the Custom position, and from the control panel, set the
media size to CUSTOM or ANY CUSTOM.
Some software applications and printer drivers allow you to specify
custom paper-size dimensions. Be sure to set the correct paper size
in both the page setup and print dialog boxes.
If your software application requires you to calculate margins for
custom-size paper, see the online Help for that application.
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Stopping a print request
You can stop a print request either from the printer control panel or
from your software application. To stop a print request from a
computer on a network, see the online Help for the specific network
software.
Note It may take some time for all printing to clear after you have canceled
a print job.
To stop the current print job from the printer control
panel
Press CANCEL JOB on the printer control panel to cancel the job that is
currently printing. Pressing CANCEL JOB does not affect subsequent
print jobs that are stored in the printer buffer.
To stop the current print job from your software
application
If several requests have been sent to the printer through your
software, they may be waiting in a print queue (in Windows Print
Manager, for example). See your software documentation for specific
instructions on canceling a print request from the computer.
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Job retention features
The HP Color LaserJet 4600 series printer lets you store a job in the
printer’s memory for printing at a later time. These job retention
features are described below. To use job retention, you must install a
hard disk drive in the printer and properly configure the printer driver.
To support job retention features for complex jobs, HP recommends
that you install additional memory.
CAUTION Make sure to uniquely identify jobs in the printer driver before printing.
Using default names may override previous jobs with the same default
name or cause the job to be deleted.
Storing a print job
You can download a print job to the printer’s hard disk without printing
it. You can then print the job at any time through the printer control
panel. For example, you may want to download a personnel form,
calendar, time sheet, or accounting form that other users can access
and print.
To store a print job permanently on the hard disk, select the Stored
Job option in the driver when printing the job.
Quick copying a job
The quick copy feature prints the requested number of copies of a job
and stores a copy on the printer’s hard disk. Additional copies can be
printed later. This feature can be turned on or off from the driver.
Proofing and holding a job
The proof and hold feature provides a quick and easy way to print and
proof one copy of a job and then print addtional copies.
To permanently store the job and prevent the printer from deleting it
select the Stored Job option in the driver.
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Printing stored jobs
1. Press ✔ to enter MENUS.
2. RETRIEVE JOB is highlighted.
3. Press ✔ to select RETRIEVE JOB.
4. Press to highlight your USER NAME.
5. Press ✔ to select your USER NAME.
6. Press to highlight a JOB NAME.
7. Press ✔ to select the JOB NAME.
8. PRINT is highlighted.
9. Press ✔ to select PRINT.
10. Press and to select the number of copies.
11. Press ✔ to print the job.
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Deleting stored jobs
When you send a stored job, the printer overwrites any previous jobs
with the same user and job name. If there is not a job already stored
under the same user and job name, and the printer needs additional
space, the printer may delete other stored jobs starting with the
oldest. The default number of jobs that can be stored is 32. You can
change the number of jobs that can be stored from the control panel.
For more information about setting the job storage limit, see
Configure device menu.
If the printer is turned off, all stored jobs are deleted. A job can also
be deleted from the control panel, from the embedded Web server, or
from HP Web Jetadmin. To delete a job from the control panel, use
the following procedure:
1. Press ✔ to enter MENUS.
2. RETRIEVE JOB is highlighted.
3. Press ✔ to select RETRIEVE JOB.
4. Press to highlight your USER NAME.
5. Press ✔ to select your USER NAME.
6. Press to highlight a JOB NAME.
7. Press ✔ to select the JOB NAME.
8. Press to highlight DELETE.
9. Press ✔ to select DELETE.
10. Press ✔ to delete the job.
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Setting up to print with Macintosh computers
The first step for setting up an infrared printer is creating a Desktop
Printer icon using the Desktop Printer Utility. By default, the Desktop
Printer Utility is located in the Apple Extras/Apple LaserWriter
folder on the hard drive.
Printer IR will not be an option if the Infrared Control Panel and
extenstion are not active. In addition, the infrared print capability is
possible only with the HP LaserWriter version 8.6 driver or later.
1. Launch the Desktop Utility.
2. Select Printer IR (Infrared) and click OK.
3. Change PostScript Printer Description (PPD) File to match the
printer.
4. On the menu, select File Save.
5. Enter a name and location for the desktop printer icon and click
OK.
Note Once the icon is on the desktop (or saved elsewhere), printer options
need to be manually configured. This step is essentially the same as
selecting Configure after setting up a printer in the Chooser. To set the
options, highlight the Desktop Printer icon and select Change Setup
from the Printing menu.
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Printing a job
1. Align your laptop computer (or other portable device equipped
with an IRDA-compliant FIR window) within 1 meter (3 feet)
maximum of the optional HP Fast InfraRed Receiver. The FIR
window must be at an angle of within +/- 15 degress relative to
the printer to ensure an effective connection for printing.
2. Print the job. The status indicator on the optional HP Fast
InfraRed Receiver lights up, and, after a short delay, the printer
control panel displays PROCESSING JOB.
If the status indicator does not light up, realign the optional HP Fast
InfraRed Receiver with the FIR port on the sending device, resend the
print job, and maintain the alignment of all devices. If you have to
move the equipment, make sure that all devices remain within the
range of operation to maintain the connection.
If the connection is interrupted before your print job is complete, the
optional HP Fast InfraRed Receiver status indicator turns off. You
have up to 40 seconds to correct the interruption and continue the job.
If the connection is resumed within this time, the status indicator lights
up again.
Note The connection is permanently broken if the sending port is moved out
of operation range or if anything passing between the ports blocks
transmission for more than 40 seconds. (This block could be a hand,
paper, or even direct sunlight). Depending on the size of the job, printing
with the optional HP Fast Infrared Receiver may be slower than printing
with a cable connected directly to the parallel port.
Interrupting and resuming printing
The job interrupt and resume feature lets you temporarily stop the job
that is currently printing in order to print another job through an FIR
connection. When the FIR job is finished printing, the interrupted job
resumes printing.
To interrupt the job at the printer, connect to the FIR port on the
printer and send a job to the printer. The printer stops printing the
current job when it reaches the end of the copy it is printing. The
printer then prints the job sent over the FIR connection. When the
printer is done printing that job, it resumes printing the original job
with multiple copies where it left off.
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Managing memory
This printer supports up to 512 MB of memory. You can add additional
memory by installing Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMMs). To allow
for memory expansion, the printer has five DIMM slots, which accept
64, 128, or 256 MB of RAM each. For information about installing
memory, see Working with memory and print server cards.
The printer features Memory Enhancement Technology (MEt), which
automatically compresses page data to provide the most efficient use
of the printer’s RAM.
The printer uses 168-pin, nonparity, synchronous DRAM memory
modules. Extended data output (EDO) DIMMs are not supported.
Note If memory problems occur when you are printing complex graphics, you
can make more memory available by removing downloaded fonts, style
sheets, and macros from printer memory. Reducing the complexity of
a print job from within an application can help avoid memory problems.
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4Remove the new print cartridge
from the bag. Place the used print
cartridge in the bag for recycling.
5Grasp both sides of the cartridge
and distribute the toner by gently
rocking the cartridge from side to
side.
6Remove the orange shipping lock
from the new print cartridge.
Discard the lock.
7Remove the inside sealing tape by
breaking the orange tab on the end
of the new print cartridge and
pulling the tape completely out.
Discard the tape.
8Align the print cartridge with the
tracks inside the printer and insert
the cartridge until it is completely
seated.
Note If a cartridge is in the wrong slot,
the control panel will display the
message INCORRECT COLOR.
9Close the front cover and then close
the top cover. After a short while,
the control panel should display
READY.
10 Installation is complete. Place the
used print cartridge in the box in
which the new cartridge arrived.
See the enclosed recycling guide
for recycling instructions.
11 If you are using a non-HP print
cartridge, check the control panel
for further instructions.
For additional help, go to
http://www.hp.com/support/lj4600.
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6Problemsolving
This chapter describes what to do if problems arise with your printer.
The following topics are covered:
zBasic troubleshooting checklist
zControl panel messages
zPaper jams
zMedia-handling problems
zPrinter response problems
zPrinter control panel problems
zColor printing problems
zIncorrect printer output
zSoftware application problems
zPrint quality troubleshooting
Produktspecifikationer
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| Modell: | Color LaserJet 4600n |
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