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HP 4600

HP 4600
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hp color LaserJet
4600, 4600dn,
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HP 4600 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Print TechnologyLaser
Media Sizes SupportedLetter, legal, executive, envelopes
ConnectivityUSB 2.0
Standard Input Capacity250 sheets
Supported Operating SystemsWindows

Summary

1 Printer basics

Quick access to printer information

Provides URLs and methods for obtaining printer drivers, software, and product support.

Where to look for more information

Lists essential guides and resources for printer setup and usage.

Printer configurations

Details different HP Color LaserJet 4600 models and their specific features.

Printer features

Summarizes key capabilities: performance, memory, user interface, and environmental aspects.

Walk around

Identifies key printer components using front and back view diagrams.

Control panel overview

Explains the control panel's display, buttons, lights, and basic navigation.

Control panel buttons

Lists and describes the function of each control panel button.

Interpreting control panel indicator lights

Explains the meaning of the Ready, Data, and Attention indicator lights.

Control panel menus

Covers navigating the printer's menu system, including basic operations and hierarchy.

Menu hierarchy

Outlines the structure of menus available on the printer's control panel.

Information menu

Details options for printing information pages like menu maps and usage statistics.

Paper handling menu

Details configuring input trays for media type, size, and default settings.

Configure device menu

Explains settings for printing, quality, system setup, I/O, and resets.

Diagnostics menu

Lists diagnostic tests available for troubleshooting printer issues.

Changing printer control panel configuration settings

Guides on modifying printer settings like job storage, timeout, and tray behavior.

2 Printing tasks

Controlling print jobs

Explains how Source, Type, and Size settings affect paper selection and job output.

Print setting priorities

Describes print setting priority levels based on configuration location.

Selecting print media

Provides guidelines for choosing and using various print media, including media to avoid.

Configuring input trays

Details setting up and configuring input trays for different media types and sizes.

Printing on special media

Offers guidelines for printing on transparencies, glossy paper, colored paper, and envelopes.

2-sided (duplex) printing

Explains how to enable and configure duplex printing for double-sided pages.

Manual 2-sided printing

Provides instructions for manual 2-sided printing when automatic duplexing is unavailable.

Special printing situations

Covers printing the first page with different media and custom-size media.

Stopping a print request

Explains how to cancel print jobs from the control panel or software.

Job retention features

Details features for storing, quick copying, proofing, and holding print jobs.

Printing with the optional HP Fast InfraRed Receiver

Guides on setting up and performing wireless printing using the Fast InfraRed receiver.

Managing memory

Discusses printer memory, expansion options, and performance impact.

3 Managing the printer

Printer information pages

Describes printing pages with printer status, configuration, and event logs.

Using the embedded Web server

Explains accessing and using the embedded web server for remote management and status monitoring.

Using Printer Status and Alerts

Details software for viewing printer status and receiving alerts for potential issues.

4 Color

Using color

Introduces color capabilities, HP ImageREt 2400 technology, and paper selection.

Managing color

Covers grayscale printing, color adjustments, halftone patterns, and neutral grays.

Matching colors

Discusses factors affecting screen-to-print color matching and sRGB methods.

5 Maintenance

Managing the print cartridge

Provides info on HP/non-HP cartridges, authentication, storage, and life expectancy.

Changing print cartridges

Step-by-step guide for replacing the printer's color print cartridges.

Replacing supplies

Guides on locating, replacing, and managing supplies like the fuser and transfer unit.

Configuring alerts

Explains setting up email alerts for printer issues using management software.

6 Problemsolving

Basic troubleshooting checklist

A systematic checklist to identify and resolve common printer issues.

Control panel messages

Explains various control panel messages: status, warning, and error.

Paper jams

Covers common causes and procedures for clearing paper jams from all printer areas.

Media-handling problems

Addresses issues with incorrect media feeding, page size, and multiple sheets.

Printer response problems

Troubleshoots scenarios where the printer is unresponsive or prints incorrectly.

Printer control panel problems

Focuses on issues with the control panel display, settings, and accessory recognition.

Color printing problems

Diagnoses and resolves color output issues: missing colors and incorrect shades.

Incorrect printer output

Solves problems with fonts, missing characters, and text alignment in printouts.

Software application problems

Addresses issues from software settings, driver compatibility, and font/color selection.

Print quality troubleshooting

Guides diagnosing print quality issues from media, environment, or paper jams.

A Service and support

Hewlett-Packard limited warranty statement

Details terms and conditions of the limited warranty for HP products and accessories.

Limited warranty for print cartridge life

Outlines warranty for print cartridges based on operational life.

Transfer unit and fuser warranty

Explains warranty coverage for transfer unit and fuser components.

HP maintenance agreements

Describes various maintenance and on-site service agreements offered by HP.

B Specifications and regulatory information

Printer specifications

Provides physical, electrical, and operating environment specifications for the printer.

FCC regulations

Details FCC compliance for digital devices and potential radio interference.

Environmental product stewardship program

Highlights HP's environmental initiatives, energy efficiency, and material usage.

C Print media specifications

Supported media weights and sizes

Lists compatible media types, weights, and sizes for each printer tray.

D Working with memory and print server cards

Printer memory

Explains printer memory, DIMM slots, and options for upgrading memory.

Installing memory and font DIMMs

Provides detailed instructions for installing memory modules and font DIMMs.

Checking DIMM installation

Guides verifying correct installation and functionality of installed DIMMs.

Installing an HP Jetdirect print server card

Step-by-step instructions for installing a network print server card into the EIO slot.

E Glossary

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