HP LaserJet 4345mfp User Manual

							Selecting the output bin
The MFP has two output-bin locations: the ADF output bin and the standard output bin(s) on
the output device.
1 Standard output bin
2 ADF output bin
When documents are scanned or copied by  using the ADF, the original documents are
automatically delivered to the ADF output bin.  Copies are delivered to the standard output
bin or the output bin(s) on the stapler/stacker or to the 3-bin mailbox.
Documents that are sent to the MFP from a computer are delivered to the standard output
bin or the output bin(s) on the stapler/stacker or to the 3-bin mailbox.
3-bin mailbox output bins
If you are using the 3-bin mailbox, three output bins are available. You can configure these
bins to act as individual mailboxes, or they can be combined as a single bin to stack
documents. You can set up these options in the  CONFIGURE DEVICE menu, on the MBM-3
CONFIGURATION  submenu. This menu is available only when the 3-bin mailbox is
installed. For more information about using the 3-bin mailbox, see 
3-bin mailbox .
The top two bins hold up to 100 sheets of paper. A sensor causes the MFP to stop when the
bin is full. MFP operation continues when you empty or reduce the amount of media in the
bin.
The lower bin holds up to 500 sheets of paper.
Selecting an output location
It is recommended that you select an  output location (bin) through your program or driver.
Where and how you make selections depends on your program or driver. If you cannot
select an output location from the program or  driver, set the default output location from the
MFP control panel.
To select an output location at the control panel
1. Touch  Menu.
2. Scroll to and touch  CONFIGURE DEVICE.
3. Scroll to and touch  PRINTING.
4. Scroll to and touch  PAPER DESTINATION  to view the output bin options.
5. Scroll to and touch the output bin that you want. The message  SETTING SAVED
appears on the control-panel display for a moment.
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							Selecting face-up or face-down output for copy jobs
The MFP can deliver pages either face-up or face-down. The default setting is to deliver jobs
face-down. Documents that have multiple pages are delivered with the correct page order.
Face-down output is the fastest delivery method.
Select face-up output when you want to use the straightest paper path, such as when
printing on heavy media. Documents that have  multiple pages are delivered with the pages
in reverse order.
You can select face-up or face-down output on the  Output tab in the printer driver. See
Selecting face-up or face-down output in the printer driver.
Note
If you select  Face-up (Straightest Path) , the stapler/stacker cannot staple the job.
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							Printing on envelopes
You can print on envelopes from tray 1 or the optional envelope feeder. Tray 1 holds up to
10 envelopes and supports standard or custom sizes. The optional envelope feeder holds up
to 75 envelopes and supports only standard envelope sizes.
For printing on any size of envelope, make sure  to set the margins in your program at least
15 mm (0.6 inch) from  the edge of the envelope.
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 MFP. To avoid jamming and possible
MFP damage, never try to print on both sides of an envelope. Before you load envelopes,
make sure that they are flat and are not damaged or stuck together. Do not use envelopes
that have pressure-sensitive adhesive.
Note
The MFP prints at a slower speed when printing on envelopes.
Loading envelopes in tray 1
Many types of envelopes can be printed on from tray  1. Up to 10 can be stacked in the tray.
See 
Envelopes  for specifications.
To load envelopes in tray 1
1. Open tray 1, but do not pull out  the extension. Most envelopes feed best without the
extension. However, oversize envelopes might need the extension.
2. Load up to 10 envelopes in the center of  tray 1 with the front side facing up, and the
postage-end toward the MFP. Slide the envelopes into the MFP as far as they will go
without forcing them.
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							3. Adjust the guides to touch the envelope stack without bending the envelopes. Make sure
that the envelopes fit under the tabs  and maximum-height indicators on the guides.
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							Printing on special media
This section discusses printing on types of media that require special handling.
Printing on labels
Use only labels that are recommended for use in laser printers. Make sure that labels meet
the correct specifications. See 
Labels.
Follow these guidelines when printing on labels:
● Print on a stack of up to 50 label sheets from  tray 1 or a stack of up to 100 label sheets
from other trays.
● Load labels in tray 1 with the front side facing up, and the top, short edge toward the
MFP. For other trays, load media with the front side facing down, and the top edge
toward the right.
Do not load or print on labels in the following ways:
CAUTION
Failure to follow these instructions can damage the MFP.
● Do not load the trays to maximum capacity, because labels are heavier than paper.
● Do not use labels that are separating from  the backing sheet, wrinkled, or damaged in
any way.
● Do not use labels that have the backing  sheet exposed. (Labels must cover the entire
backing sheet, leaving no exposed spaces.)
● Do not feed a sheet of labels through the MFP more than once. The adhesive backing is
designed for only one pass through the MFP.
● Do not print on both sides of labels.
● Do not print on sheets from which labels have been removed.
Printing on transparencies 
Use only transparencies that are recommended for use in laser printers. \
For transparency
specifications, see 
Transparencies .
● At the MFP control panel, open the  CONFIGURE DEVICE menu. On the PRINT
QUALITY  submenu, select  FUSER MODES. Make sure that the fuser mode is set to
TRANSPARENCY=LOW .
CAUTION
Failure to set the fuser mode to LOW can permanently damage the MFP and fuser.
● In the printer driver, set the paper type to  Transparency.
● At the MFP control panel, open the  PAPER HANDLING menu. Set the tray type to
TRANSPARENCY  for the tray that you are using.
● Load transparencies face up in tray 1 with the top toward the MFP. Up to
50 transparencies can be loaded in tray 1.
● A stack of up to 100 transparencies can be printed from tray 2 and the optional trays
(although stacking more than 50 at a time is not recommended).
● Because transparencies are heavier than paper, do not load trays to maximum capacity.
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							●Load transparencies in tray 2 or the optional trays with the side to be printed on facing
down, and the top, short edge toward the right.
● To prevent transparencies from becoming too hot or from sticking together, remove each
transparency from the output bin before printing another.
● Print on only one side of a transparency.
● Place transparencies on a flat surface to cool after removing them from the MFP.
● If two or more transparencies feed at  the same time, try fanning the stack.
● Do not feed transparencies through the MFP more than once.
Printing on letterhead, prepunched, or preprinted paper 
When printing on letterhead, prepunched, or preprinted paper, it is important to orient the
paper correctly. For most printing situations, follow  the guidelines in this section for printing
on one side only. For duplexing guidelines, see 
Printing on both sides of paper
(optional duplexer) .
Note
If you want to always load letterhead or preprinted paper the same way for all print jobs,
whether you are printing on one side of the sheet or on both sides of the sheet, use the
Alternative Letterhead Mode  setting in the printer driver. Load  the paper as you would for
printing on both sides. See 
Printing on both sides of paper (optional duplexer) . When this
option is selected, the MFP speed slows to the speed that is required for printing on both
sides. The information presented in this section  is for printing without using Alternative
Letterhead Mode.
Note
For more information about paper that has a special finish, such as laid or bond paper, see
Printing on paper that has a special finish .
For tray 1, load the paper with the front side  facing up, and the top, short edge toward the
MFP.
For tray 2 and the optional 500-sheet trays, load the paper with the front side facing down,
and the top, short edge toward the right.
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							Printing on paper that has a special finish
Some paper has a special finish, such as laid paper, bond paper, and cockled paper. These
types of paper can cause issues in regard to toner adhesion and print quality. Follow these
guidelines when printing on paper that has a special finish.
●At the MFP control panel, open the  CONFIGURE DEVICE menu. On the PRINT
QUALITY  submenu, select  FUSER MODES, and then select the paper type that you are
using (such as  BOND). Set the fuser mode to  HIGH 1 or HIGH 2 . HIGH 2  provides
better toner adhesion and optimal print quality for paper that has a highly textured finish.
Open the  PAPER HANDLING  menu and set TRAY TYPE to the type of paper that you
are using (such as  BOND) to turn on the appropriate fuser mode.
Note
The MFP might print at a slower speed when set at  HIGH 1 or HIGH 2 . Use the  HIGH 1 and
HIGH 2  settings only if you are experiencing toner-adhesion problems. The  HIGH 1 and
HIGH 2  settings might increase problems with curl and jams.
● Some makers of these types of paper are now coating one side of the paper to enhance
toner adhesion and print quality. To take advantage of this feature, make sure to load
the paper correctly. The side on which you can read the watermark correctly is the front
side, or the side to be printed on.
For tray 1, load paper with the front side facing  up, and the top, short edge toward the MFP.
For tray 2 and the optional 500-sheet trays, load  paper with the front side facing down, and
the top, short edge toward the right.
Printing on small sizes, custom sizes, or heavy paper
Custom-size paper can be printed from tray 1,  tray 2, or an optional 500-sheet tray.
Note
The MFP might print at a slower speed when printing on small sizes, custom sizes, and
heavy paper. For more information about paper that has a special finish, such as laid or
bond paper, see 
Printing on paper that has a special finish .
Weight and sizes
See the following table for specifications when printing on custom or heavy paper. For more
information, see 
Print media specifications .
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							TrayMinimum sizeMaximum sizeSupported weights
Tray 176 x  127 mm
(3 x 5 inches)216 x 356 mm
(8.5 x 14 inches)60 to 200 g/m2
(16 to 53 lb)
Tray 2 and optional
500-sheet tray148 x 210 mm
(5.8 x 8.2 inches)216 x 356 mm
(8.5 x 14 inches)60 to 120 g/m2
(16 to 32 lb)
Guidelines for heavy paper
To help prevent toner from rubbing off of the paper, some heavier paper types should be
printed using a higher fuser mode. At the MFP control panel, open the  CONFIGURE
DEVICE  menu. On the  PRINT QUALITY  submenu, select  FUSER MODES, and then select
the media type that you want to modify. Select either  HIGH1 or HIGH2  as the fuser mode.
Using these modes helps prevent toner from rubbing  off the page, but using them might slow
the MFP speed or create other problems, such as increased curl.
Guidelines for custom-size paper
Follow these guidelines when printing on any custom-size paper:
● Feed the paper short-edge first.
● In your program, set page margins at least  4.23 mm (0.17 inch) away from the edges.
● Set the custom size in the program, in the  printer driver, or at the MFP control panel.
See 
Setting custom paper sizes .
Additional guidelines for small  or narrow paper
Follow these additional guidelines when printing on small or narrow paper:
●Do not attempt to print on paper smaller than 76 mm (3 inches) wide or 127 mm
(5 inches) long.
● HP does not recommend printing large quantities  of small or narrow paper. This could
result in excessive wear on the print-cartridge components that might result in print-
quality problems or toner leaking into the MFP.
Setting custom paper sizes
When custom paper is loaded, size settings need to be selected in the program (the
preferred method), in the printer driver, or at the MFP control panel.
Load custom-size paper into tray 1 with the short edge feeding first.
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							Load custom-size paper into tray 2 or the optional trays with the short edges at the left and
right (the long edges are at the front and  back). Adjust the media guides so that they are
gently touching the media stack.
1 X dimension (short edge)
2 Y dimension (long edge)
If the settings are not available in your program,  set the custom paper size at the MFP
control panel.
To set custom paper sizes
1. Touch  Menu.
2. Touch  PAPER HANDLING .
3. Touch  TRAY  SIZE  (where N is the number of the tray).
4. Scroll to and touch  CUSTOM.
5. Touch  INCHES or MILLIMETERS . This selects the measurement units for determining
the size of your custom paper.
6. Use the numeric keypad to set the  X dimension (the short edge of the paper). The
X dimension can range from  76 to 216 mm (3 to 8.5 inches).
7. Use the numeric keypad to set the  Y dimension (the long edge of the paper). The
Y dimension can range from 127 to 356 mm  (5 to 14 inches). For example, if the custom
paper is 203 x 254 mm, set X=203 mm and Y=254 mm.
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							Printing on both sides of paper (optional duplexer)
The MFP can automatically print and copy on both sides of paper when an automatic duplex
printing accessory is installed. This is called  duplexing or two-sided printing. The duplexer
supports the following paper sizes: Letter, Legal, Executive, A4, A5, Executive (JIS), 8.5x13,
and JIS B5.
The ADF has automatic duplex scanning, so you can automatically scan two-sided
documents. However, you must have an automatic duplex printing accessory installed to
produce two-sided copies.
Note
The automatic duplexer is included with the HP LaserJet 4345x mfp, HP LaserJet
4345xs mfp, and HP LaserJet 4345xm mfp.
For models that do not include an automatic duplexer, you can order the duplexer as an
accessory. See 
Ordering parts, accessories, and supplies .
The duplex cover that is located on the left side of the MFP must be removed when the
duplexer is installed. See the documentation that is included with the duplexer for installation
instructions. When duplexing very complex pages, additional memory might be required.
See 
Installing memory .
Guidelines for printing on both sides of paper
CAUTIONDo not print on both sides of labels, transparencies, envelopes, vellum, custom sizes, or
paper heavier than 28 lb (105 g/m2) because jams or damage to the MFP might occur.
Note the following guidelines:
● Before using the duplexer, ensure that the printer  driver is set to recognize it. The
procedure varies according to the operating system that you are using. For details, see
Using the printer drivers . Look for the instructions in the column labeled To change
configuration settings.
● To print on both sides of paper, make the selection in your program or the printer driver.
(See the printer driver online Help.)
● If you do not use the printer driver that came with the MFP, you might need to change
the duplex setting at the  MFP control panel: set DUPLEX=ON on the CONFIGURE
DEVICE  menu in the  PRINTING submenu. Also on the  PRINTING submenu, set
DUPLEX BINDING  to LONG EDGE  or SHORT EDGE . (For more information, see
Layout options for printing on both sides of paper.)
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