HP Color LaserJet CM3530 MFP User Manual
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Menu itemSub-menu itemSub-menu itemValuesDescription PCL Form LengthType a value between 5 and 128 lines. The factory default is 60 lines.PCL is a set of printer commands that Hewlett-Packard developed to provide access to printer features. OrientationPortrait (default) LandscapeSelect the orientation that is most often used for print jobs. Select Portrait if the short edge is at the top or Landscape if the long edge is at the top. Font SourceSelect the source from the list.Select the font source for the user-soft default font. Font NumberType the font number. The range is between 0 and 102. The factory default is 0.Specify the font number for the user soft default font by using the source that is specified in the Font Source menu item. The product assigns a number to each font and lists it on the PCL font list (available from the Administration menu). Font PitchType a value between 0.44 and 99.99. The factory default is 10.00.If Font Source and Font Number indicate a contour font, use this feature to select a default pitch (for a fixed-spaced font). Font Point SizeType a value between 4.00 and 999.75. The factory default is 12.00.If Font Source and Font Number indicate a contour font, use this feature to select a default point size (for a proportional-spaced font). Symbol SetPC-8 (default) (50 additional symbol sets from which to choose)Select any one of several available symbol sets from the control panel. A symbol set is a unique grouping of all the characters in a font. Append CR to LFNo (default) YesConfigure whether a carriage return (CR) is appended to each line feed (LF) encountered in backwards-compatible PCL jobs (pure text, no job control). Suppress Blank PagesNo (default) YesThis option is for users who are generating their own PCL, which could include extra form feeds that cause blank pages to be printed. When Yes is selected, form feeds are ignored if the page is blank. Media Source Mapping Standard (default) Classic Select and maintain input trays by number when you are not using the printer driver, or when the software program has no option for tray selection. Table 2-15 Device Behavior menu (continued) ENWW Device Behavior menu 47
Print Quality menu Administration > Print Quality Table 2-16 Print Quality menu Menu itemSub-menu itemValuesDescription Adjust ColorHighlightsCyan Density. Magenta Density . Yellow Density . Black Density +5 to –5. Default is 0.Adjust the darkness or lightness of highlights on a printed page. Lower values represent lighter highlights on a printed page, and higher values represent darker highlights on a printed page. MidtonesCyan Density . Magenta Density . Yellow Density . Black Density +5 to –5. Default is 0.Adjust the darkness or lightness of midtones on a printed page. Lower values represent lighter midtones on a printed page, and higher values represent darker midtones on a printed page. ShadowsCyan Density . Magenta Density . Yellow Density . Black Density +5 to –5. Default is 0.Adjust the darkness or lightness of shadows on a printed page. Lower values represent lighter shadows on a printed page, and higher values represent darker shadows on a printed page. Restore Color ValuesRestoreSets all the density values back to the factory default settings. Set RegistrationTest PagePrintShift the margin alignment to center the image on the page from top to bottom and from left to right. You can also align the image on the front with the image printed on the back. Print a test page for setting the registration. SourceAll trays Tray : (choose a tray)Select the source input tray for printing the Set Registration page. Adjust Tray Shift from -20 to 20 along the X or Y axes. 0 is the default.Perform the alignment procedure for each tray. When it creates an image, the product scans across the page from side to side as the sheet feeds from top to bottom into the product. The scan direction is referred to as X. X1 is the scan direction for the first side of a 2-sided page. X2 is the scan direction for the second side of a 2-sided page. The feed direction is referred to as Y. Print Modes Configure which mode is associated with which paper type. Restore ModesRestoreReturn all print-mode settings to the factory-default settings. Auto Sense Mode Tray 1 Sensing Full Sensing (default) Transparency Only Sets the sensing option for Tray 1 for paper types when using Auto Sense Mode. When Full Sensing is selected, the product senses every page and switches modes accordingly. The product recognizes overhead transparency and non- overhead transparency types. 48 Chapter 2 Control panel ENWW
Menu itemSub-menu itemValuesDescription When Transparency Only is selected, the product senses only the first page and recognizes only overhead transparency types. OptimizeBackgroundNormal (default) Alternate 1 Alternate 2 Alternate 3Adjust this setting if you are having problems with an overall gray background on pages. RegistrationNormal (default) AlternateAdjust this setting if you are having problems with color misregistration. Transfer ControlNormal (default) Alternate 1 Alternate 2 Alternate 3Adjust this setting if you are having problems with faint images repeated on the page. Tray 1Normal (default) AlternateSelect the Alternate setting if you are having problems with marks on the back side of the paper when printing from Tray 1. This increases the frequency of the cleaning cycle. EnvironmentNormal (default) Low TempAdjust this setting if you are having problems printing in low temperature and low humidity environments. Line VoltageNormal (default) Low VoltageAdjust this setting if the product is operating in a low- voltage environment and you are having problems with print quality such as blisters in the printed image. Tracking ControlOn (default) OffDo not adjust this setting unless an HP-authorized support person recommends it. Uniformity ControlNormal (default) Alternate 1 Alternate 2 Alternate 3Adjust this setting if printed images have a mottled appearance. Normal PaperStandard (default) SmoothAdjust this setting if you are printing on normal-weight paper that is very smooth. Heavy PaperStandard (default) SmoothAdjust this setting if you are printing on heavy-weight paper that is very smooth. Envelope ModeNormal (default) Reduced TempAdjust this setting if envel opes are partially sealed after printing. Resistance Mode Normal (default) Up Down Adjust this setting if you are in a low-humidity environment and you are having problems with loose toner particles after printing. Table 2-16 Print Quality menu (continued) ENWW Print Quality menu 49
Menu itemSub-menu itemValuesDescription Humidity ModeNormal (default) HighAdjust this setting if you are in a high-humidity environment and you are having problems with light density in the printed image. Pre-rotationOff (default) OnAdjust this setting if you are having problems with horizontal streaks on printed pages. Using this feature increases the warm-up time for the product. Fuser TempNormal (default) Up DownAdjust this setting upward if toner is not fusing well. Adjust it downward if you are seeing a faint image of the page repeated at the bottom of the page or on the next page. Paper CurlNormal (default) ReducedAdjust this setting if paper is curling in a high- temperature and high-humidity environment. Restore Optimize Return all the settings in the Optimize menu to the factory-default values. ResolutionImage REt 3600 1200x600dpi Select Image REt 3600 to produce fast, high-quality printing that is appropriate for most print jobs Select 1200x600dpi to produce the highest-quality printing available, but it may slow print speed. This setting may be useful for jobs that contain very thin lines or fine graphics. Color REt Enabled (default) DisabledEnable or disable Resolution Enhancement technology (REt), which produces print output with smooth angles, curves, and edges. Calibration/CleaningAuto CleaningEnabled Disabled (default)When auto-cleaning is on, the product prints a cleaning page when the page count reaches the value that is set in Cleaning Interval . Cleaning Interval1000 (default) 2000 5000 10000 20000Use this feature to set the interval when the cleaning page is printed. The interval is measured by the number of pages printed. Auto Cleaning SizeLetter A4Use this feature to select the size of paper used for the cleaning page. Process Cleaning PageProcessUse this feature to create and process a cleaning page for cleaning excess toner off the pressure roller in the fuser. The process takes up to 2.5 minutes. Quick Calibration Calibrate Performs partial product calibrations. Table 2-16 Print Quality menu (continued) 50 Chapter 2 Control panel ENWW
Menu itemSub-menu itemValuesDescription Full CalibrationCalibratePerforms all product calibrations. Delay Calibration at Wake/Power OnNo Yes (default) This menu controls the timing of the calibration when the printer wakes up or is turned on. ● Select No to have the printer calibrate immediately when it wakes up or is turned on. The product will not print any jobs until it finishes calibrating. ● Select Yes to enable a product that is asleep to accept print jobs before it calibrates. The product only accepts new jobs for a short time. It may start calibrating before it has printed all the jobs it has received. NOTE: For the best results, allow the product to calibrate before printing. Print jobs performed before calibration may not be of the highest quality. Table 2-16 Print Quality menu (continued) ENWW Print Quality menu 51
Troubleshooting menu Administration > Troubleshooting NOTE:Many of the menu items under the Troubleshooting menu are for advanced troubleshooting purposes. Table 2-17 Troubleshooting menu Menu itemSub-menu itemSub-menu itemValuesDescription Event Log PrintThis shows the event codes and their corresponding engine cycles on the control- panel display. Calibrate Scanner CalibrateUse this feature to compensate for offsets in the scanner imaging system (carriage head) for ADF and flatbed scans. You might need to calibrate the scanner if it is not capturing the correct sections of scanned documents. PQ Troubleshooting PrintPrint various diagnostic pages that help solve print-quality problems. Fax T.30 TraceT.30 Report PrintPrint or configure the fax T.30 trace report. T. 30 is the standard that specifies handshaking, protocols, and error correction between fax machines. When to Print Report Never auto print (default) Print after any fax job Print after fax send jobs Print after any fax error Print after send errors only Print after receive errors only Fax Transmit Signal Loss A value between 0 and 30. The default is 0.Set loss levels to compensate for phone-line signal loss. Do not modify this setting unless requested to do so by an HP service representative because it could cause the fax to stop functioning. Fax V.34 Normal (default) OffDisable V.34 mode if several fax failures have occurred or if phone line conditions require it. Fax Speaker Mode Normal (default) DiagnosticA technician can use this feature technician to evaluate and diagnose fax issues by listening to the sounds of fax modulations. Diagnostic Page PrintPrint a diagnostic page that includes color swatches and the EP parameters table. Disable Cartridge Check Use this item to enter a mode where a cartridge (or color pair of cartridge and drum) can be removed to determine which particular 52 Chapter 2 Control panel ENWW
Menu itemSub-menu itemSub-menu itemValuesDescription color is the source of a problem. In this mode, all consumable-related errors are ignored. Paper Path Sensors Initiate a test of the paper-path sensors. Paper Path TestTest Page PrintGenerate a test page for testing the paper- handling features. Define the path for the test in order to test specific paper paths. Source All trays Tray 1 Tray 2 (Additional trays are shown, if applicable.)Specify whether the test page is printed from all trays or from a specific tray. Duplex Off (default) OnSelect whether the duplexer should be included in the test. Copies Range: 1-500, Default is 1.Select how many pages should be sent from the specified source as part of the test. Manual Sensor Test This item performs tests to determine whether the paper-path sensors are operating correctly. Component TestA list of available components appears. Exercise individual parts independently to isolate noise, leaking, or other issues. To start the test, select one of the components. The test runs the number of times specified in the Repeat option. You might be prompted to remove parts from the product during the test. Press the Stop button to abort the test. Repeat Once (default) ContinuousDetermines the number of times the test runs. Print/Stop Test Continuous value from 0 to 60,000 milliseconds. Default: 0Isolate faults by stopping the product during the print cycle and observing where in the process the image degrades. To run the test, specify a stop time. The next job that is sent to the product stops at the specified time in the process. Color Band TestTest Page PrintPrints a page that helps identify arcing in the high-voltage power supplies. Copies Continuous value from 1 to 30. Default: 1Specify the number of copies to print for the Color Band test. Scanner Tests A list of available scanner tests appears. A service technician can use this menu item to diagnose potential problems with the product scanner. Table 2-17 Troubleshooting menu (continued) ENWW Troubleshooting menu 53
Menu itemSub-menu itemSub-menu itemValuesDescription Control Panel LEDs Verify that the components of the control panel are functioning correctly. Display Buttons Touchscreen Table 2-17 Troubleshooting menu (continued) 54 Chapter 2 Control panel ENWW
Resets menu Administration > Resets Table 2-18 Resets menu Menu itemValuesDescription Clear Local Address BookClearUse this feature to clear all addresses from the address books that are stored on the product. Clear Fax Activity LogYes No (default)Use this feature to clear all events from the Fax Activity Log. Restore Factory Telecom SettingRestoreUse this option to restore the following settings to their factory default settings: Transmit Signal Loss, V34, Maximum Baud Rate, Speaker Mode. Restore Factory SettingsRestoreUse this feature to restore all product settings to their factory defaults. Reset Supplies New Fuser Kit (Yes/No) Notify the product that a new fuser kit has been installed. ENWW Resets menu 55
Service menu Administration > Service The Service menu is locked and requires a PIN for access. This menu is intended for use by authorized service personnel. 56 Chapter 2 Control panel ENWW