HP LaserJet 2430tn User Manual

3. When prompted, click Install Printer and follow the instructions on the computer screen.
4. Click  Finish when the installation has completed.
5. Restart the computer.
6. Print a page from any software program to make sure that the software is correctly installed.
If installation fails, reinstall the software. If this fails, check the installation notes and Readme
files on the printer CD-ROM or the flyer that  came in the printer box, or go to
http://www.hp.com/go/lj2410_software ,...

If installation fails, reinstall the software. If this fails, check the installation notes and Readme
files on the printer CD-ROM or the flyer that came in the printer box, or go to
http://www.hp.com/go/lj2410_software , http://www.hp.com/go/lj2420_software , or
http://www.hp.com/go/lj2430_software  for help or more information.
To set up a Windows computer to use the network printer with Windows-sharing
You can share the printer on the network so that other network users can print to it.
See your...

To install printer drivers in Mac OS X V10.1 and later
1. Connect the network cable between the HP Jetdirect print server and a network port.
2. Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. The CD-ROM menu runs automatically. If the CD-ROM menu does not run automatically,  double-click the CD-ROM icon on the
desktop, and then double-click the  Installer icon. This icon is located in the Installer/
 folder of the Starter CD-ROM, where  is your language
preference. For example, the Installer/English folder...

5. Restart the computer.
6.For Mac OS 9.x :
1. From  HD, click  Applications , click Utilities , and then open the Apple Desktop
Printer Utility.
2. Double-click  Printer (USB), and then click  OK.
3. Next to  USB Printer Selection , click Change .
4. Select the printer, and then click  OK.
5. Next to  Postscript Printer Description (PPD) File , click Auto Setup , and then click
Create .
6. On the  Printing menu, click  Set Default Printer .
For Mac OS X:
1. From  HD, click  Applications , then click...

2. On the Locate Driver Files  screen, select the Specify a Location  check box, clear all
other check boxes, and then click  Next.
3. Type the following text, where X is  the letter of the CD-ROM drive: X:\€0XP
4. Click  Next.
5. Follow the instructions on the computer screen.
6. Click  Finish when installation is complete.
7. Select a language and follow the instructions on the computer screen.
8. Print a page from any software program to make sure that the software is correctly installed.
If...

Selecting print media
This printer accepts a variety of media, such as cut-sheet paper, including up to 100%
recycled fiber content paper; envelopes; labels; transparencies; and custom-size paper.
Properties such as weight, composition, grain, and moisture content are important factors
that affect printer performance and output quality. Paper that does not meet the guidelines
that are outlined in this manual can cause the following problems:
● Poor print quality
● Increased jams
● Premature wear on the...

NOTEYou might experience some jams when using any media that is less than 178 mm (7 inches)
long. These jams might be caused by  paper that has been affected by environmental
conditions. For optimum performance, make sure that you are storing and handling the
media correctly (see 
Printing and paper storage environment ).
Tray 2 (250-sheet tray)
and tray 3 (500-sheet
tray)Dimensions1WeightCapacity2
Letter216 x 279 mm
(8.5 x 11 inches)60  to 120 g/m2
(16 to 32 lb)
250 sheets of 75 g/m2
(20 lb) paper
A4210...

For more information about using print media, see Paper specifications.
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Printing tasks
This section provides information about common printing tasks.
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Selecting which tray is used for printing
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Selecting the correct fuser mode
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Loading trays
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Understanding media output options
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Printing on envelopes
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Printing on special media
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Printing on both sides (duplexing)
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Canceling a print job
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Using the printer driver
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Using printer-driver features
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Using job-storage features
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Selecting which tray is used for printing 
You can select how the printer pulls media from the trays. The following sections provide
information about configuring the printer to pull media from specific trays.
Understanding tray order
Customizing tray 1 operation
Printing by type and size of media (locking trays)
Manually feeding media from tray 1
Understanding tray order
When the printer receives a print job, it selects the tray by trying to match the requested
paper type and size with what has been...