HP LaserJet 2430tn User Manual
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SettingExplanation TRAY 1 TYPE= or TRAY 1 SIZE= a type other than ANYThe printer treats tray 1 like the other trays. Instead of looking for media in tray 1 first, the printer pulls media from the tray that matches type and size settings that are selected in the software. In the printer driver, you can select media from any tray (including tray 1) by type, size, or source. To print by type and size of paper, see Printing by type and size of media (locking trays) . You can also determine whether the printer shows a prompt to ask if it can pull media from tray 1 if it cannot find the type and size that you requested in another tray. You can set the printer to always prompt you before pulling from tray 1 or only prompt you if tray 1 is empty. Set the USE REQUESTED TRAY setting on the System Setup submenu of the Configure Device menu. Printing by type and size of media (locking trays) Printing by type and size is a way to be sure that print jobs always print on the media that you want. You can configure the trays for the type, such as plain or letterhead, and size, such as letter or A4, that is loaded in them. If you configure the trays this way and then select a certain type and size in the printer driver, the printer automatically selects the tray loaded with that type or size. You do not have to select a specific tray (selecting by source). Configuring the printer this way is especially helpful if the printer is shared, and more than one person loads or removes media frequently. Some older model printers have a feature that locks out trays to prevent printing on the wrong media. Printing by type and size eliminates the need to lock trays. For more information about types and sizes that each tray supports, see Supported types and sizes of print media . NOTE To print by type and size from tray 2 or tray 3, it might be necessary to unload tray 1 and close it, or set TRAY 1 TYPE and TRAY 1 SIZE to types other than ANY on the PAPER HANDLING menu at the printer control panel. For more information, see Customizing tray 1 operation . Settings in a program or the printer driver override control-panel settings. (Program settings generally override printer-driver settings.) ENWW Selecting which tray is used for printing 39
To print by type and size of paper 1. Be sure to load the trays correctly. See Loading trays.) 2. At the printer control panel, open the PAPER HANDLING menu. Select the paper type for each tray. If you are unsure aboutwhich type you are loading, such as bond or recycled, check the label on the media package. 3. Select the paper-size settings at the printer control panel. ●Tray 1 : Set the paper size on the PAPER HANDLING menu if the printer is set to TRAY 1 TYPE= a type other than ANY. If custom paper is loaded, also set the custom-paper size on the PAPER HANDLING menu. (For more information, see Printing on custom-sized media or cardstock .) ● Tray 2 and optional tray 3 : Set the paper size on the PAPER HANDLING menu. These trays do not support custom sizes. 4. In the program or printer driver, select a type other than Auto Select. NOTE The type and size settings can also be configured in the HP Web Jetadmin software for networked printers. Manually feeding media from tray 1 The manual feed feature is another way of printing on special media from tray 1. Setting MANUAL FEED to ON either in the printer driver or at the printer control panel stops the printer after each job is sent, allowing you time to load special paper or other print media in tray 1. Press ( SELECT button) to continue printing. If tray 1 contains media when you send the print job, and the printer control panel has TRAY 1 TYPE=ANY and TRAY 1 SIZE=ANY as the default configuration for tray 1 operation, the printer will not stop and wait for media to be loaded. To have the printer wait, set TRAY 1 TYPE and TRAY 1 SIZE to types other than ANY on the PAPER HANDLING menu. NOTE If the SIZE and TYPE are set to ANY, and MANUAL FEED PROMPT is set to UNLESS LOADED , then the media will be pulled from tray 1 without prompting. If MANUAL FEED PROMPT is set to ALWAYS , then the printer will prompt you to load media, even if tray 1 is set to TYPE=ANY and SIZE=ANY . If you have selected MANUAL FEED=ON at the printer control panel, this setting will override the printer driver, and all print jobs that you send to the printer will request manually fed paper in tray 1 unless a specific tray has been selected in the printer driver. If this feature is to be used only occasionally, it is best to set MANUAL FEED=OFF at the printer control panel and to select the manual feed option in the printer driver on a job-by-job basis. 40 Chapter 2 Printing tasks ENWW
Selecting the correct fuser mode The printer automatically adjusts the fuser mode based on the media type to which the tray is set. For example, heavy paper, such as card stock, might need a higher fuser-mode setting in order to make the toner adhere better to the page, but transparencies need the LOW fuser-mode setting to avoid damage to the printer. The default setting generally provides the best performance for most print-media types. The fuser mode can be changed only if the media type has been set for the tray that you are using. (See Printing by type and size of media (locking trays) .) After the media type has been set for the tray, then the fuser mode for that type can be changed on the CONFIGURE DEVICE menu in the PRINT QUALITY submenu at the printer control panel. (See Print Quality submenu.) NOTE Using a higher fuser mode, such as HIGH 1 or HIGH 2, improves the ability of the toner to adhere to paper, but it might cause other problems, such as excessive curl. The printer might print at a slower speed when the fuser mode is set to HIGH 1 or HIGH 2. To reset the fuser modes to the default settings, open the CONFIGURE DEVICE menu at the printer control panel. On the PRINT QUALITY submenu, select FUSER MODES, and then select RESTORE MODES . ENWW Selecting the correct fuser mode 41
Loading trays Load special print media, such as envelopes, labels, and transparencies, in tray 1 only. Load only paper in tray 2 or optional tray 3. Loading tray 1 (multipurpose tray) Tray 1 holds up to 100 sheets of paper, up to 75 transparencies, up to 50 sheets of lables, or up to 10 envelopes. See the following sections for information aboutprinting on special media: ● Preprinted material— Printing on letterhead, prepunched, or preprinted paper (single- sided) ● Envelopes— Printing on envelopes ● Labels— Printing on labels To load tray 1 1. Open tray 1 by pulling the front cover down. 2. Slide out the plastic tray extender. If the media that is being loaded is longer than 229 mm (9 inches), also flip open the additional tray extender. 3. Slide the media-width guides slightly wider than the media. 42Chapter 2 Printing tasks ENWW
4. Place media into the tray (short-edge in, print-side up). The media should be centeredbetween the media-width guides and under the tabs on the media-width guides. 5. Slide the media-width guides inward until they lightly touch the media stack on both sides without bending it. Make sure that the media fits under the tabs on the media-width guides. NOTEDo not add media to tray 1 while the printer is printing. This could cause a jam. Do not close the front door when the printer is printing. Loading tray 2 (250-sheet tray) Tray 2 supports only paper (A4, A5, B5 JIS, Letter, Legal, Executive, and 8.5 x 13 inches). To load tray 2 1. Pull the tray out of the printer and remove any paper. ENWW Loading trays43
2. Adjust the media-width guides outward so that the pointer matches the paper size thatyou are loading. 3. On the rear paper-length guide, press on the blue tab and adjust it so that the pointer matches the paper size that you are loading. LEGAL LETTER EXECUTIVE B5 JIS B5 ISO 8.5 X13 A4 4. Place the paper in the tray and make sure that it is flat at all four corners. Keep the paper below the height tabs on the paper-length guide in the rear of the tray. 5. Push down on the paper to lock the metal paper-lift plate in place. 6. Slide the tray into the printer. 44Chapter 2 Printing tasks ENWW
NOTEWhenever you remove tray 2 from the printer, always push down on the paper to lock the metal paper-lift plate in place before you replace the tray. The metal paper-lift plate releases and lifts the paper when you push the tray into the printer. Loading optional tray 3 (500-sheet tray) Tray 3 supports only paper (A4, A5, B5 JIS, Letter, Legal, Executive, and 8.5 x 13 inches). NOTE The tray 3 500-sheet feeder comes standard with some HP Color LaserJet 2460 printer models. To load tray 3 1. Pull the tray out of the printer and remove any paper. 2. Adjust the rear length guide for the correct paper size. LEGAL LETTER EXECUTIVE B5 JIS B5 ISO 8.5 X13 A4 3. Adjust the side width guide for the correct paper size. ENWW Loading trays45
4. Place the paper in the tray and make sure that it is flat at all four corners. Keep the paper below the hooks on the side and rear of the tray. 5. Slide the tray into the printer. 46 Chapter 2 Printing tasks ENWW
Understanding media output options The printer comes with two output bins. The top output bin is used when the rear output bin is closed. The rear output bin is used when the rear output bin is open. 2 1 1 Top output bin (face down) 2 Rear output bin (face up) NOTEWhen tray 1 and the rear output bin are used together, they provide a straight-through paper path for your print job. Using a straight-through paper path can sometimes reduce curling. ENWW Understanding media output options 47
Printing on envelopes You can print envelopes from tray 1. Tray 1 holds up to 10 envelopes and supports standard or custom sizes. For printing on any size of envelope, make sure to set the margins in your program at least 15.0 mm (0.6 inch) from the edge of the envelope. The printer might print at a slower speed when printing envelopes. In addition, printing performance depends on the construction of the envelope. Always test a few sample envelopes before purchasing a large quantity. For envelope specifications, see Envelopes . WARNING! Never use envelopes that contain coated linings, exposed self-stick adhesives, or other synthetic materials. These items can emit noxious fumes. CAUTION Envelopes that have clasps, snaps, windows, coated linings, exposed self-stick adhesives, or other synthetic materials can severely damage the printer. To avoid jamming and possible printer damage, never try to print on both sides of an envelope. Before you load envelopes, make that sure they are flat and not damaged or stuck together. Do not use envelopes that contain pressure-sensitive adhesive. To load envelopes in tray 1 Many types of envelopes can be printed from tray 1. Up to 10 can be stacked in the tray. 1. Open tray 1 by pulling the front cover down, then pull out the media support and fold out the media extension. 2. Open the rear output bin by pulling down on the top section of the bin. Slide out the extender until it extends fully. NOTE Using the rear output bin reduces envelope curl. 48 Chapter 2 Printing tasks ENWW