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HP CM4730 MFP

HP CM4730 MFP
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HP Color LaserJet CM4730 MFP
User Guide
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HP CM4730 MFP Specifications

General IconGeneral
Scan TypeFlatbed, ADF
Fax Resolution300 x 300 dpi
Modem speed33.6 Kbps
Internal memory512 MB
Duplex PrintingYes
Product TypeAll-in-One Printer
FunctionsPrint, Copy, Scan, Fax
Print TechnologyLaser
Maximum Print Resolution600 x 600 dpi
ConnectivityUSB, Ethernet
DisplayYes
Maximum number of copies99
Maximum output capacity150 sheets
Standard paper tray media typesEnvelopes, Labels
Standard media sizesA4, A5, B5

Summary

1 Product basics

Product comparison

Compares HP Color LaserJet CM4730 MFP models, detailing base features and accessories.

Product features

Details functions like duplexing, digital sending, color access control, and network printing.

Functions

Lists key functions: two-sided copying, color digital sending, color access control, network printing.

Product walkaround

Front view

Identifies key components of the MFP's front view.

Interface ports

Details the MFP's ports for computer and network connections.

Serial number and model number location

Explains the location of identification labels for serial and model numbers.

2 Control panel

Use the control panel

Accesses device functions via touchscreen, buttons, and keypad.

Home screen

Provides access to device features and current status.

Buttons on the touchscreen

Describes functions of Home, Start, Stop, Error, Warning, and Help buttons.

Navigate the Administration menu

Information menu

Default Job Options menu

Default Options for Originals

Sets default paper size, number of sides, orientation, and text/picture optimization.

Image adjustment

Adjusts darkness, background cleanup, and sharpness of output.

Default Copy Options

Default Fax Options

Default E-mail Options

Default Send to Folder Options

Default Print Options

TimeScheduling menu

Management menu

Stored Job Management

Manages jobs stored on the device, including Quick Copy and job held timeout.

Initial Setup menu

Networking and IO

Configures I/O timeout, parallel input, and embedded Jetdirect settings.

Fax Setup

E-mail Setup

Device Behavior menu

Print Quality menu

Adjust Color

Adjusts darkness/lightness of highlights, midtones, and shadows.

Troubleshooting menu

Solving general problems

Checklist for general MFP troubleshooting steps.

Resets menu

Service menu

3 Software for Windows

Supported Windows versions

Lists software compatibility with Windows 2000, XP, Server 2003, and Vista.

Install the printing-system software

Instructions for installing software from CD or internet for direct and network connections.

Supported printer drivers

Remove software for Windows

Select the correct printer driver

Universal printer drivers

HP Universal Print Driver for Windows includes postscript level 3 and PCL 5 versions.

Automatic Configuration

Priority for print settings

Open the printer drivers

6 Connectivity

Parallel connection

Establishes connection using a bidirectional parallel cable (IEEE-1284C).

USB connection

Supports USB 2.0 device and host connections using A-to-B type USB cable.

Network configuration

Configures TCP/IPv4, TCP/IPv6, disables protocols, and Jetdirect EIO print servers.

7 Paper and print media

Understand paper and print media use

Guidelines for paper use to avoid poor quality, jams, and premature wear.

Supported paper and print media sizes

Lists supported paper sizes, dimensions, and tray compatibility.

Special paper or print media guidelines

Guidelines for using envelopes, labels, transparencies, heavy paper, glossy paper.

Load paper and print media

Load tray 1

Instructions for loading paper into tray 1, setting side guides.

Load trays 2, 3, or 4

Trays 2, 3, and 4 hold up to 500 sheets; tray 2 stacks above others.

Load custom-size media into tray 2

Configure trays

Configure a tray when loading paper

Load paper, then accept or modify detected size/type.

Configure a tray to match print job settings

Set source tray, paper size, and type in software to match job settings.

Select media by source, type, or size

Source

Select specific tray to pull from, regardless of loaded media type/size.

Type and Size

Select media by type/size for better quality, protecting special media.

Select the output bin

Select an output location

Select bin via program/driver or set default on control panel.

Configure the 3-bin mailbox

How to configure the printer driver to recognize the 3-bin mailbox.

8 Use product features

Economy settings

Sleep and wake settings to conserve energy.

Job storage features

Features like Proof and Hold, Personal Jobs, QuickCopy, Stored Jobs.

Use the proof and hold feature

Create a proof and hold job

Select Proof and Hold option, type user name and job name in driver.

Use the personal job feature

Use the QuickCopy feature

Use the stored job feature

9 Print tasks

Media type and tray loading

Details media specifications for Tray 1 and Trays 2, 3, 4.

Windows printer-driver features

Create and use printing shortcuts, set custom paper size, use different paper/covers.

Print a blank first page

Print a first page different from other pages in the print job.

Use watermarks

Print notice like "Confidential" in background, optionally on first page only.

Print multiple pages on one sheet of paper in Windows

Print on both sides of the page (duplex printing)

Enable or disable automatic two-sided printing from the control panel

Adjust two-sided printing settings on control panel if not available in driver.

Enable or disable automatic two-sided printing in the printer driver

Adjust two-sided printing settings within the printer driver.

Layout options for printing on both sides

Options for binding two-sided printing jobs

Select binding (long-edge or short-edge) for Macintosh two-sided documents.

Manual duplex printing

Manually duplex print on unsupported media; requires reinserting paper.

Create booklets

Set the stapling options

Select stapler in the printer driver or configure driver for optional stapler/stacker.

Setting the color options

Use the Services tab

Using the HP Digital Imaging Options dialog box

Options to improve photo/image quality: Contrast, Digital Flash, SmartFocus, Sharpness, Smoothing.

Macintosh printer-driver features

Create and use printing shortcuts in Macintosh

Save driver settings for reuse in Macintosh.

Resize documents or print on a custom paper size

Scale document to fit different paper size or use custom size settings.

Print a cover page

Print a separate cover page with a message before or after the document.

Use watermarks

Print multiple pages on one sheet of paper in Macintosh

Print on both sides of the page (duplex printing)

Specify two-sided printing options for automatic duplex printing.

Enable or disable automatic two-sided printing in the Macintosh printer driver

Layout options for printing on both sides

Four duplex orientation options available in the Macintosh printer driver.

Manual duplex printing

Staple documents

Set the stapler at the control panel for printed jobs

Sets stapling option for printed jobs via control panel.

Set the stapler at the control panel for all copy jobs

Changes default stapling setting for all copy jobs via control panel.

Configure the device to stop or continue when the staple cartridge is empty

Load staples

Cancel a print job

Stop the current print job from the control panel

Press Stop on control panel, then touch Cancel Current Job.

Stop the current print job from the software program

Cancel job via dialog box or print queue (Windows Print Manager).

10 Using color

HP ImageREt 3600

HP's print technology for superior print quality and color rendition.

Restrict color use

Network administrator can restrict user access to color printing/copying.

Paper selection

Color options

sRGB

Print in four colors - CMYK

CMYK ink set emulation (PostScript only)

Color matching

PANTONE color matching

Uses PANTONE® Matching System with solid inks for color hues and tints.

Sample book color matching

Matching MFP output to preprinted sample books using CMYK approximations.

Manage printer color options on Windows computers

Print in grayscale

Select option in driver to print document in black and white.

Setting the color options in Windows

Choose Automatic or Manual options to control color interpretation and printing.

RGB Color (Color Themes)

Five values for RGB Color setting: Default (sRGB), Image optimization, AdobeRGB, None, Custom.

Manage printer color options on Macintosh computers

Print Color as Gray

Prints document in black and shades of gray for previews or faxing.

Setting the color options in Macintosh

Use Color Options pop-up menu to control color interpretation and printing.

11 Copy

Use the Copy screen

View copy screen from Home screen, access features like Sides, Reduce/Enlarge, Color/Black.

Set the default copy options

Establish default settings for all copy jobs via administration menu.

Basic copy instructions

Provides basic instructions for copying from scanner glass or document feeder.

Copy from the scanner glass

Instructions for placing originals face-down on glass for copying.

Copy from the document feeder

Adjust the copy settings

Copy two-sided documents

Copying two-sided documents manually

Load documents, copy odd pages, reload, copy even pages, then collate.

Copy two-sided documents automatically

Change default setting to copy from/to two-sided documents.

Copy mixed-size originals

Change the copy-collation setting

Copy photos and books

Combine copy jobs by using Job Build

Cancel a copy job

12 Scan and send to e-mail

Configure e-mail settings

Configure device for sending documents to e-mail, supports SMTP and LDAP protocols.

Use the Send E-mail screen

Navigate touchscreen options for scanning and sending e-mail.

Perform basic e-mail functions

Scan documents, send to multiple addresses, deliver in B&W or color, various file formats.

Use the address book

Send e-mail to recipients using address book feature; create recipient lists.

Scan to a folder

Scan to a workflow destination

13 Fax

Analog fax

MFP functions as standalone fax machine when analog fax accessory is installed.

Digital fax

Digital faxing available with optional HP Digital Sending Software.

14 Manage the MFP

Information pages

Provide details about device and current configuration, includes menu map, config page, supplies status.

Embedded Web server

View MFP/network status, manage printing functions from computer via web browser.

HP Easy Printer Care software

Software for discovering printers, checking status, setting alerts, online troubleshooting.

HP Web Jetadmin software

Web-based software for remotely installing, monitoring, and troubleshooting peripherals.

HP Printer Utility for Macintosh

Security features

Set the real-time clock

Configure alerts

Upgrade the firmware

Manage memory

Manage supplies

HP print cartridges

Obtain supplies information like remaining percentage, estimated pages, pages printed.

Print cartridge authentication

MFP automatically authenticates cartridges; lets user know if genuine HP.

Print cartridge life expectancy

Check the print cartridge life

Check life on control panel, embedded Web server, MFP software, HP Easy Printer Care, HP Web Jetadmin.

15 Maintenance

Replace supplies

MFP notifies when supplies are nearly depleted; order new supplies.

Clean the MFP

Clean MFP thoroughly to maintain print quality and whenever problems occur.

ADF maintenance kit

Replace document feeder kit after 90,000 pages; reset kit count after replacement.

Calibrate the scanner

Compensate scanner offsets; print calibration target and follow procedure.

Clean the outside of the MFP

Clean the touchscreen

Clean the scanner glass

Cleaning the ADF delivery system

Clean the mylar strip

16 Problem solving

Solving general problems

Checklist for general MFP troubleshooting steps.

Determining MFP problems

Identifies problems based on situation/message and provides solutions.

Control-panel message types

Four types of messages: Status, Warning, Error, Critical-error messages.

Control-panel messages

Lists control panel messages, descriptions, and recommended actions.

Jams

Jam recovery

Automatically reprint jammed pages (Auto) or disable (Off).

Clear jams behind the right covers

Steps to clear jams by opening right side covers and grasping media.

Clear jams in tray 1

Clear jams in tray 2, 3, or 4

Slide tray out, remove jammed paper, close tray.

Clear jams in the staplerstacker

Clear staple jams

Procedure to clear jammed staples from stapler/stacker.

Clear jams in the 3-bin mailbox

Clear jams in the output accessory bridge

Clear jams in the ADF

Media-handling problems

Printer feeds multiple sheets

Causes and solutions for feeding multiple sheets at once.

Printer feeds incorrect page size

Causes and solutions when incorrect page size is fed.

Printer pulls from incorrect tray

Media does not feed automatically

Causes and solutions when media does not feed automatically.

Media does not feed from tray 2, 3, or 4

Transparencies or glossy paper will not feed

Causes and solutions for feeding transparencies or glossy paper.

Envelopes jam or will not feed in the MFP

Printer will not duplex or duplexes incorrectly

Understand accessory lights for the 3-bin mailbox and staplerstacker

Understand lights on the formatter

Correct print quality and copy quality problems

Print quality problems associated with media

Issues arising from inappropriate media like paper specs, surface smoothness, moisture.

Color printing problems

Addresses printout color errors, incorrect shade, missing color, cartridge errors.

Print quality troubleshooting pages

Print quality troubleshooting tool

Helps identify and troubleshoot print quality issues using standard images.

Misaligned color

Vertical lines

Repetitive defects

Color fade in all colors

Color fade in one color

Fingerprints and media dents

Loose toner

Smeared toner

White areas on page

Media damage

Specs or stray toner

Skewed, stretched, or off-center page

Blank page

Horizontal lines

Page skew

Vertical lines

Image shifted

Unexpected image

Calibrate the MFP

Automatically calibrates/cleans for print quality; user can run Quick or Full Calibration.

Solve network connectivity problems

Solve network printing problems

Ensure network cable seated, Link LED lit, I/O card ready, correct protocols.

Verify communication over the network

Use ping command to verify MFP communication over the network.

Solve common Macintosh problems

A Supplies and accessories

Order parts, accessories, and supplies

Information on ordering parts, supplies, and accessories designed for the MFP.

Optional output devices

Describes output accessory bridge, stapler/stacker, and 3-bin mailbox.

Part numbers

Lists part numbers for accessories, print cartridges, and maintenance kits.

Order directly from HP

Order through service or support providers

Order directly through the embedded Web server

C MFP specifications

Physical specifications

Provides product dimensions and weight for MFP models.

Electrical specifications

Details power requirements (volt models) and power consumption (watts).

Acoustic specifications

Lists sound power and pressure levels for printing, copying, and ready states.

Environmental specifications

Specifies recommended and allowed temperature, humidity, and altitude ranges.

B Service and support

Hewlett-Packard limited warranty statement

States HP's limited warranty for hardware, software, and exclusions.

Customer self repair warranty service

Explains CSR parts, shipping, and return procedures for self-repair.

HP customer care

Information on online services, troubleshooting tools, telephone support, software utilities.

D Regulatory information

Compliance with FCC regulations

Equipment tested to comply with FCC limits for Class A digital device.

Declaration of Conformity

Product specifications and compliance with safety and EMC directives.

Environmental product stewardship program

HP's commitment to environmentally sound products, ozone, power, toner, paper, plastics.

Certificate of volatility

Types of memory

Explains volatile, non-volatile, and hard-disk-drive memory.

Safety statements

Laser statement for Finland

E Install memory and print server cards

Install memory and fonts

Install more memory or font cards for language support.

Install DDR memory DIMMs

Instructions for installing DDR memory DIMMs.

Install a flash memory card

Instructions for installing flash memory cards for firmware, fonts, or solutions.

Enabling memory

Enable memory for Windows 2000 and XP

Install an HP Jetdirect or EIO print server card

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