HP LaserJet M4345xs User Manual

Locking and unlocking optional accessories
For more stability to prevent the device from tipping over, the optional 500-sheet feeders and the
cabinet are automatically locked to the bottom of the device. When accessories are installed, verify
that the lock on each accessory is in the rear (locked) position. 
To unlock the accessories, slide the  lever to the forward (unlocked) position.
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Device software
The printing-system software is included with the device. See the getting started guide for installation
instructions.
The printing system includes software for end users and network administrators, and printer drivers
for access to the features and communication with the computer.
NOTE For a list of printer drivers and updated software, go to http://www.hp.com/go/
M4345_software .
Supported operating systems
The device supports the following operating systems:
Full software installation...

Select the correct printer driver
Printer drivers allow you to gain access to the device features and allow the computer to
communicate with the device (using a printer language). Check the installation notes and readme
files on the device CD for additional software and languages.
The device uses the PCL 5, PCL 6, and HP postscript level 3 emulation printer description language
(PDL) drivers.
●Use the PCL 6 printer driver for the best overall performance.
● Use the PCL 5 printer driver for general office...

Update Now
If you have modified the device configuration since installation, the driver can be automatically
updated with the new configuration. In the Properties dialog box (see 
Open the printer drivers), on
the  Device Settings  tab, click the Update Now button to update the driver.
HP Driver Preconfiguration
HP Driver Preconfiguration is a software architecture and set of tools that you can use to customize
and distribute HP software in managed  corporate printing environments. Using HP Driver...

Open the printer drivers
Operating SystemTo change the settings for all
print jobs until the software
program is closedTo change the default
settings for all print jobsTo change the device
configuration settings
Windows 2000, XP,
and Server 20031.On the File  menu in the
software program, click
Print .
2. Select the driver, and then
click Properties or
Preferences .
The steps can vary; this
procedure is most common.1. Click  Start, click Settings ,
and then click Printers  or
Printers and Faxes .
2....

Software for Macintosh computers
The HPinstaller provides PostScript Printer Description (PPD) files, Print\
er Dialog Extensions
(PDEs), and the HPPrinter Utility for use with Macintosh computers.
For network connections, use the embedded Web server (EWS) to configure the device. See
Embedded Web server.
The printing system software includes the following components:
● PostScript Printer Description (PPD) files
The PPDs, in combination with the Apple
 PostScript printer drivers, provide access to...

Utilities
The device is equipped with several utilities that make it easy to monitor and manage the device on a
network.
HP Web Jetadmin
HP Web Jetadmin is a browser-based management tool for HP Jetdirect-connected printers within
your intranet, and it should be be installed only on the network administrator’s computer.
To download a current version of HP Web Jetadmin and for the latest list of supported host systems,
visit 
www.hp.com/go/webjetadmin .
When installed on a host server, any client can gain...

HP Easy Printer Care software
The HP Easy Printer Care software is a program that you can use for the following tasks:
●Checking the device status
● Checking the supplies status
● Setting up alerts
● Viewing device documentation
● Gaining access to troubleshooting and maintenance tools
You can view the HP Easy Printer Care software when the device is directly connected to your
computer or when it is connected to a network.  To download the HP Easy Printer Care software, go
to...

2 Control Panel
●Use the control panel
●
Navigate the Administration menu
●
Information menu
●
Default Job Options menu
●
Time/Scheduling menu
●
Management menu
●
Initial Setup menu
●
Device Behavior menu
●
Print Quality menu
●
Troubleshooting menu
●
Resets menu
●
Service menu
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Use the control panel
The control panel has a VGA touchscreen that provides access to all device functions. Use the
buttons and numeric keypad to control jobs and the device status. The LEDs indicate overall device
status.
Control-panel layout
The control panel includes a touchscreen graphical display, job-control buttons, a numeric keypad,\
and three light-emitting diode (LED) status lights. 
1Attention lightThe Attention  light indicates that the device has a condition that requires
intervention....