HP Color LaserJet 4700 User Manual
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Parallel configuration The HP Color LaserJet 4700 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-C compliant) with a C-connector plugged into the printer 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. Figure 3-1 Parallel port configuration 1C-connector 2Parallel port NOTETo 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 or Printer drivers for Macintosh computers . NOTEFactory 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 . ENWW Parallel configuration 85
USB configuration This printer supports a USB 2.0 connection. The USB port is located on the back of the printer, as shown in the figure below. You must use an A-to-B type USB cable. Figure 3-2 USB configuration 1USB connector 2USB port This printer also includes a third-party accessory (ACC) port that uses USB host protocol, shown in the figure below. 1ACC accessory port 86 Chapter 3 I/O configuration ENWW
Auxiliary connection configuration This printer supports an auxiliary connection for paper handling input devices. The port is located on the back of the printer, as shown in the figure below. Figure 3-3 Auxiliary connection configuration 1Auxiliary connector ENWW Auxiliary connection configuration 87
HP Jetdirect print servers The HP Jetdirect print servers facilitate network management by allowing you to connect a printer directly to your network at any location. They support multiple network protocols and operating systems. 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. The HP Color LaserJet 4700n, 4700dn, 4700dtn, and 4700ph+ printers are equipped with embedded HP Jetdirect print servers. These servers support Ethernet 10/100T networking for peripherals. An HP Jetdirect EIO print server can also be installed in one of the HP Color LaserJet 4700 printer’s EIO slots to allow network connection. NOTEInstallation of an EIO print server and network configuration should be performed by a network administrator. Configure the card either through the control panel or with HP Web Jetadmin software. Available software solutions For a summary of available software solutions, refer to the HP Jetdirect Print Server Administrator’s Guide , or visit http://www.hp.com/support/net_printing . 88 Chapter 3 I/O configuration ENWW
Wireless printing Wireless networks offer a safe, secure, and cost-effective alternative to traditional wired network connections. See Supplies and accessories for a list of available wireless print servers. IEEE 802.11 standard Optional HP Jetdirect wireless print servers support connection to an 802.11 network. This wireless technology provides a high-quality printing solution without the physical constraints of wiring. Peripherals can be conveniently placed anywhere in an office or home and can be easily moved without changing network cables. Installation is easy with the HP Install Network Printer Wizard. NOTEHP Jetdirect 802.11 print servers are available for USB connections. Bluetooth Bluetooth wireless technology is a low-power, short-range radio technology that can be used to wirelessly connect computers, printers, personal digital assistants (PDAs), cell phones, and other devices. Unlike infrared technology, Bluetooth’s reliance on radio signals means that devices do not have to be in the same room, office, or cubicle with an unobstructed line of sight in order to communicate. This wireless technology increases portability and efficiency within business network applications. The HP Color LaserJet 4700 series printer uses a Bluetooth adapter (HP bt1300) to incorporate Bluetooth wireless technology. The adapter is available for either USB or parallel connections. The adapter has a 10-meter line-of-sight operation range in the 2.5 GHz ISM band and can achieve data transfer rates up to 723 Kbps. The device supports the following Bluetooth profiles: ●Hardcopy Cable Replacement Profile (HCRP) ● Serial Port Profile (SPP) ● Object Push Profile (OPP) ● Basic Imaging Profile (BIP) ● Basic Printing Profile (BPP) with XHTML-Print ENWW Wireless printing 89
4 Printing tasks This chapter describes how to perform basic printing tasks. The following topics are covered: ● Controlling print jobs ● Selecting print media ● Automatic media type sensing (auto sense mode) ● Configuring input trays ● Printing on special media ● Using features in the printer driver ● Using features in the Macintosh printer driver ● Two-sided (duplex) printing ● Using the stapler/stacker ● Special printing situations ● Job storage features ● Managing memory ENWW 91
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. Source Printing by Source means that 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. If you choose a tray that is configured 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 displays options to print from another tray. Type and size Printing by Type or Size means that you want the printer to pull paper or print media from the appropriate tray loaded with the correct type and size. 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 might result in unsatisfactory print quality. Always print by Type for special print media, such as labels or heavy media. Print by Size for envelopes, if possible. ● If you want to print by Type or Size , select the type or size from the Page Setup dialog box, the Print dialog box, or the Print Properties dialog box, depending on the application. ● 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 configure a tray for that type or size. Then, when you choose that type or size as you print a job, the printer pulls media from the tray configured for that type or size. Print setting priorities Changes made to print settings are prioritized according to where the changes are made as follows: NOTEThe names of commands and dialog boxes may vary depending on your program. ●Page 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. ● Print 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. 92 Chapter 4 Printing tasks ENWW
●Printer 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. ● Default printer settings . The default printer settings determine settings used in all print jobs, unless settings are changed in the Page Setup, Print , or Printer Properties dialog boxes, as described above. There are two ways to change the default printer settings: 1. Click Start, Settings , Printers , and then right-click the printer icon, and click Properties. 2. Click Start, Control Panel, and then select the Printers folder, right-click the printer icon, and click Properties . For more information, see Printer drivers or Printer drivers for Macintosh computers . CAUTIONTo 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. ENWW Controlling print jobs 93
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. For more information about supported print media, see Print media specifications. 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 . CAUTIONUsing 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 This printer 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. ● Do not use paper that is too rough. ● Do not use paper with cutouts or perforations other than standard 3-hole punched paper. ● Do not use multipart forms. ● Do not use paper that has already been printed on or that has been fed through a photocopier. ● Do not use paper with a watermark if you are printing solid patterns. Paper that can damage the printer In rare circumstances, paper can damage the printer. Avoid the following paper to prevent possible damage to the printer: ●Do not use paper with staples attached. ● Do not use transparencies designed for inkjet printers or other low-temperature printers, or transparencies designed for monochrome printing. Use only transparencies that are specified for use with HP Color LaserJet printers. ● Do not use glossy or photo papers intended for inkjet printers. ● Do not use paper that is embossed or coated and is not designed for the temperatures of the image fuser. Select media that can tolerate temperatures of 190°C (374°F) for 0.1 second. ● Do 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. ● Do not use any media that produces undesirable emissions, or that melts, offsets, or discolors when exposed to 190°C (374°F) for 0.1 second. To order HP Color LaserJet printing supplies, go to http://www.hp.com/go/ljsupplies in the United States or to http://www.hp.com/ghp/buyonline.html worldwide. 94 Chapter 4 Printing tasks ENWW