HP LaserJet 4250 User Manual

Operating
SystemTo change the settings
for all print jobs until
the software program
is closedTo change the print
job default settings
(for example, turn on
Print on Both Sides by
default)To change the
configuration settings
(for example, add a
physical option such
as a tray or enable/
disable a driver feature
such as Allow Manual
Duplexing)
Windows 2000,
XP, and Server
2003On the File menu in the
software program, click
Print . Select the printer,
and then click
Properties  or
Preferences .
The steps...

Operating
SystemTo change the settings
for all print jobs until
the software program
is closedTo change the print
job default settings
(for example, turn on
Print on Both Sides by
default)To change the
configuration settings
(for example, add a
physical option such
as a tray or enable/
disable a driver feature
such as Allow Manual
Duplexing)
Macintosh OS X
V10.3On the File menu, click
Print . Change the
settings that you want
on the various pop-up
menus.On the  File menu, click
Print . Change the...

Installing the printing system software
The printer comes with printing system software and printer drivers on a CD-ROM. The
printing system software on the CD-ROM must be installed in order to take full advantage of
the printer features.
If you do not have access to a CD-ROM drive, you can download the printing system
software from the Internet at  http://www.hp.com/go/lj4250_software  or http://www.hp.com/go/
lj4350_software .
NOTE
Sample model scripts for UNIX (HP-UX®, Sun Solaris) and Linux networks...

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/lj4250_software  or http://www.hp.com/go/lj4350_software  for help or
more information.
Installing Windows printing system...

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 Windows documentation to set up Windows-sharing. After the printer is shared,
install the printer software on all computers that share the printer.
Installing Macintosh printing system software for networks
This section describes how to install Macintosh printing system software. The printing
system software supports Apple Mac OS 9.x...

2. Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. The CD-ROM menu runs automatically. Ifthe 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 contains the Installer icon for the
English printer software.
3. Double-click the  HP LaserJet Installers  folder.
4. Follow the instructions on...

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 Utilities, and then click  Print Center or...

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 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/lj4250_software  or...

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...

Supported sizes of print media
Tray 1 supported sizes and weights
SizeDimensions1WeightCapacity2
Letter216 x 279 mm
(8.5 x 11 inches)60 to 200 g/m2
(16 to 53 lb)
100 sheets of 75 g/m2
(20 lb) paper
A4210 x 297 mm
(8.3 x 11.7 inches)
Legal216 x 356 mm
(8.5 x 14 inches)
Executive184 x 267 mm
(7.3 x 10.5 inches)
A5148 x 210 mm
(5.8 x 8.3 inches)
8.5 x 13216 x 330 mm
(8.5 x 13 inches)
B5 (JIS)182 x 257 mm
(7.2 x 10.1 inches)
Executive (JIS)216 x 330 mm
(8.5 x 13 inches)
Double postcard (JIS)148 x 200 mm
(5.8...