HP Color LaserJet 4700 User Manual

Automatic media type sensing (auto sense mode)
The HP Color LaserJet 4700 series printers can automatically classify media into one of the following
categories:
●Plain
● Transparency
● Glossy
● Extra-heavy glossy
● Glossy film
● Heavy
● Light
The automatic media type sensor functions only when that tray is configured to Any Type Plain.
Configuring a tray to any other type, such as Bond or Glossy, deactivates the media sensor in that tray.
NOTE Get optimal performance with the automatic media sensing...

Tray 2–N sensing
Expanded sensing
●The printer stops the first five pages fed from each paper tray to sense the type and averages the
five results.
● The printer assumes that the sixth and all subsequent pages are of the same media type, until the
printer is turned off or goes into sleep mode, or until the tray is opened.
Transparency only (default)
● The printer does not stop any pages for sensing but distinguishes between transparencies
(Transparency mode) and paper (Normal mode).
● This is the...

Configuring input trays
The printer allows you to configure input trays by type and size. You can load different media in the
printer’s input trays and then request media by type or size using the control panel.
NOTEIf you have used other HP LaserJet printer models, you might be accustomed to
configuring Tray 1 to  First mode or Cassette  mode. On HP Color LaserJet 4700 series printers,
setting Tray 1 size and type to  ANY SIZE is equivalent to  First mode. Setting size or type for
Tray 1 to a setting...

A Setting saved  message appears, and then the current type and size settings are displayed.
8. If size and type are now correct, press 
 to clear the message.
Configuring a tray to match print job settings
1.In the software application, specify the source tray, the paper size, and the paper type.
2. Send the job to the printer.
If the tray needs to be configured, the  LOAD TRAY X: message appears.
3. Load the tray with the correct paper. When the tray is closed, the  TRAY X SIZE= appears.
4. If the...

6.Press  or  to highlight the correct paper type.
7. Press 
 to select the correct paper type.
A  Setting saved  message appears, and then the current type and size settings are displayed.
Configuring Tray 2 and optional  trays for a custom paper size
The printer automatically detects many sizes of paper, but you can also configure trays for custom paper
sizes. You must specify the following parameters:
●Unit of measure (millimeters or inches)
● X dimension (the width of the page as it feeds into the...

7.Press  to select the value.
After the unit of measure is set properly, set the X dimension as follows:
8. Press 
 or  to highlight the correct value.
9. Press 
 to select the value. If the value entered is outside the valid range,  Invalid value will appear
for two seconds. The display prompts you to enter another value.
After the X dimension is set properly, set the Y dimension as follows:
10. Press 
 or  to highlight the correct value.
11. Press 
 to select the value. If the value entered is outside...

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.
In the software, set margins at least 15 mm (0.6 inches) from the edge of the envelope.
CAUTION Envelopes with...

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.Specify Tray 1 or select the media source by size in the printer driver.
2. If your software does not automatically format an envelope,...

media sizes: 8.5 x 13 and Executive (JIS), double Japan postcard, and custom. The printer automatically
detects the media size in these trays based on the tray’s paper guide configuration. (See 
Supported
media weights and sizes.)
CAUTIONThe paper path for the optional trays passes through Tray 2. If Tray 2 is partially
pulled out or removed, paper from Tray 3 cannot feed into the printer. The printer will stop and
generate a message that Tray 2 must be installed. Similarly, all trays installed above...

2.Adjust the rear media-length guide by squeezing the guide adjustment latch and sliding the back
of the tray to the length of the media being used.
3.Slide the media-width guides open to the size for the media you are using.
4.Load media into the tray face up.
NOTE For best performance, load the tray completely full without splitting or fanning the
ream of paper. Splitting or fanning the ream might cause a multi-feed problem, which could
result in a paper jam. The capacity of the paper tray can vary....