HP 4 Plus Manual

Print Media Specifications     
The complete media specifications are listed in the HP LaserJet
Family Paper Specifications Guide  (part no. 5961-0920), that
came with this manual. 
Each tray has its own set of paper specifications.  Do not use
paper heavier than 36 pound from the MP tray (Tray 1), 28 pound
from the PC tray (Tray 2), or 24 pound from the LC Tray (Tray 3).
Media Size Capacity Weight/Thickness Range
Paper Letter, Legal,
Executive, A4 100 sheets at
20# (75 g/m
2)16# to 36# (60 to 135 g/m...

NotePrinting heavy paper stock (greater than 24 lb.
(90 g/m2) from the 500-sheet Lower Cassette
specifically is not supported.
Media Size Capacity Weight/Thickness Range
Paper Letter,  A4, Executive 500 sheets at 20# (75 g/m
2)16# to 24# (60 to 90 g/m
2)
Table 2-3Media Specifications for Optional LC Tray (Tray 3)
Media
Size Weight/Thickness Range
Paper Letter, Legal, A4 16# to 24# (60 to 90 g/m
2)
Table 2-4Media Specifications for Duplex Assembly (HP
LaserJet 4 Plus, 4M Plus, 5, 5M, and 5N printers)
2-4...

Adhesive Labels  
NotePrinting labels using the Duplex Assembly , the
500-sheet Lower Cassette (Tray 3) or the PC tray
(Tray 2) specifically is not supported. Always use
the MP tray (Tray 1) to print labels.
Label Construction
When selecting labels, consider the quality of each component:
•Adhesives:
 The adhesive material should be stable at the
392° F (200° C) temperatures encountered in the printer’s
fusing process. None of the adhesive should be exposed
between the labels.
•Label arrangement:  If...

Overhead Transparencies 
NotePrinting overhead transparencies using the
Duplex Assembly, the 500-sheet Lower Cassette
(Tray 3) or PC tray (Tray 2) specifically is not
supported.
Overhead transparencies used in HP LaserJet printers must be
able to withstand the 392
° F (200° C) temperature encountered in
the printer ’s fusing process.  See the  HP LaserJet Family Paper
Specifications Guide  for more information.
CautionUse only overhead transparencies recommended
for use in laser printers.
Envelopes 
Many...

Envelope Construction
The following table lists the kinds of envelopes you can print in
the MP Tray (Tray 1).
See the HP LaserJet Family Paper Specifications Guide for more
information.
Item Specifications
Minimum envelope size 3.5 in x 7 in (86 mm x 178 mm)
Maximum envelope size 7.4 in x 10.5 in (188 mm x 267 mm)
Basis Weight 16 to 24 pound (60 to 90 g/m
2)
Quantity Maximum 10 envelopes
Envelope Size Dimensions
Commercial #10 (COM 10) 4.1 in x 9.5 in (105 mm x 241 mm)
#7 3/4 (Monarch) 3.8 in x 7.5 in...

2-8  Site Planning and Requirements 

3
Configuration
Introduction
The Configuration of the printer consists of setting hard and soft
user defaults, and setting up the host computer to communicate
with the printer (System Configuration). For installation
instructions refer to Installation in the Getting Started Manual
that is shipped with the printer.
Hard defaults are the I/O Menu and Configuration Menu
settings. These are set when the printer is installed and remain
as configured. The soft defaults (Printing menu and PCL menu)
change with...

Using The Control Panel
(See Appendix B for LaserJet 5 information.)
The control panel (see Figure 3-1) consists of eight keys, three
indicator lights, and a 16-character display panel. The three
indicator lights are described in Table 3-1.
Control Panel Keys  
There are two rows of control panel keys. The upper row keys
have one function each. The lower row keys have a second level of
functions which are accessed by holding down [Shift]. Note that
the alternate functions  [Reset], [Continue] , and [-]...

Indicator ModeDescription
Ready On:Ready to print.
Flashing: Processing a print job. Do not take off line or switch
off.
Off: Not ready; see display for message.
On Line On: Ready to receive data.
Flashing: Going from on line to off line. 
Off: Off line. Other keys can be accessed.
Form Feed On: Data still in printer buffer.
Flashing: Buffered data being printed.
Off: No buffered data in printer.
Table 3-1Indicator Lights
Configuration 3-3 

KeyFunction
[On Line]Switches the printer between  ON LINE (communicating with the
computer or other data source) and  OFF LINE (not communicating).
For the printer to receive data, both the On Line and Ready indicator
lights must be on. 
[Form Feed] Prints any data remaining in printer’s buffer. It cannot be used to send
a blank sheet of paper through the printer. 
[MP Paper 
 Size] Selects the physical paper size loaded in the MP tray 
only when it is
operating as a PC tray.
[Enter] Saves a selection...