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Print Performance| print speed | 35 ppm |
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| processor | 300 MHz |
| duty cycle | 150, 000 pages per month |
| first page out time | less than 10 seconds |
| print resolution | 1200 x 1200 dpi |
Memory| standard memory | 48 MB |
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| maximum memory | 416 MB |
| DIMM slots | 3 |
Connectivity| parallel port | IEEE 1284-compliant bidirectional |
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| EIO slots | 2 open slots |
| network interface | HP Jetdirect 10/100Base-TX printer server |
Paper Handling| multi-purpose tray | 100-sheet |
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| input tray | 500-sheet |
| maximum paper capacity | 2, 600 sheets |
Operating Environment| operating temperature | 50 to 90 F |
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| operating humidity | 20 to 80% |
Power| power consumption (printing) | 580 watts |
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| power consumption (standby) | 21 watts |
| power consumption (power save) | 20.4 watts |
Weight and Dimensions| dimensions (w x d x h) | 16.4 x 16.9 x 14.4 in |
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| weight | 45 lb |
| dimensions (4200tn) | 16.4 x 16.9 x 19.2 in |
| weight (4200tn) | 60 lb |
Memory| standard memory | 64 MB |
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| maximum memory | 416 MB |
| DIMM slots | 3 |
Connectivity| parallel port | IEEE 1284-compliant bidirectional |
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| network interface | HP Jetdirect 10/100Base-TX printer server |
| EIO slots | 1 open slot |
Weight and Dimensions| dimensions (4200dtn) | 16.4 x 20.9 x 19.2 in |
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| weight (4200dtn) | 60 lb |
| dimensions (4200dtnsl) | 16.4 x 20.9 x 29.4 in |
| weight (4200dtnsl) | 75 lb |
Details the different models available for the HP LaserJet 4200/4300 series printers, including RAM, trays, and network features.
Explains the location and format of the printer's model and serial number labels for identification.
Outlines the necessary environmental conditions and physical placement for optimal printer operation.
Specifies the physical dimensions and ventilation space needed for the printer.
Provides detailed measurements of the printer with various parts extended.
Lists the weights of different HP LaserJet printer models without the print cartridge.
Details the operating temperature and relative humidity requirements for the printer.
Covers the types of print media supported, including guidelines for use and potential problems.
Lists the dimensions and weight ranges for various media types supported by the printer trays.
Enumerates the various paper and print media types compatible with the printer.
Provides recommendations for best print quality, including media handling and storage.
A table to determine approximate equivalent paper weights across different U.S. standards.
Guidelines for using laser printer compatible labels, including adhesive and arrangement considerations.
Instructions for printing on transparencies, including media compatibility and handling.
Details envelope construction, weight, condition, and size requirements for proper printing.
Information on printing with card stock, including weight limits and construction guidelines.
Lists characteristics of media that can negatively affect printer performance or cause damage.
Covers crucial safety precautions related to print cartridges, toner, and laser emissions.
States compliance with U.S. laser product safety standards and printer design for user safety.
Includes compliance statements and regulations applicable to the printer.
Details FCC compliance requirements for Class B digital devices and interference mitigation.
Explains HP's commitment to environmental responsibility regarding energy, toner, paper, and plastics.
Provides formal declarations of product compliance with international safety and EMC standards.
Outlines the general process for printer repair, starting with internal diagnostics and FRU replacement.
Information on ordering field replaceable units (FRUs) and accessories, including part numbers and identification tools.
Details on obtaining replacement parts and accessories from HP Services or authorized providers.
Lists resources for obtaining technical support, including websites and contact information.
Provides contact details for locating authorized HP service providers and resellers.
Explains the terms and conditions of the HP hardware and accessory warranty.
Details the warranty specific to the print cartridge's toner supply and material defects.
Provides instructions for cleaning the printer's exterior and interior parts for optimal performance.
Explains how to use the printer cleaning page to remove toner and particles from the fuser.
Step-by-step instructions for manually printing a cleaning page to maintain fuser quality.
Details how to configure the printer to automatically print cleaning pages at a set interval.
Describes replacing parts when prompted by the 'PERFORM PRINTER MAINTENANCE' message.
Instructions on how to reset the maintenance-kit counter after installing a new kit.
Lists the expected lifespan of various printer components in pages or hours.
Covers procedures for maintaining the optional stapler/stacker unit.
Explains how to download and install firmware updates remotely from HP's website.
Provides an overview of the printer's systems and major components.
Explains how the printer operates in four main systems: control, pickup/feed, laser/scanner, and image formation.
Describes the function of the power supply and DC controller PCA in managing printer operations.
Details the components responsible for moving media through the printer, including sensors and motors.
Explains how the laser/scanner assembly creates a latent electrostatic image on the photosensitive drum.
Outlines the process of transferring the toner image from the drum to the media and fusing it.
Provides descriptions of individual printer components, including the DC controller PCA and power supply.
Details the function of the DC controller PCA in managing printer operations and components.
Explains the types and functions of motors and fans within the printer and their control.
Describes the components of the power supply, including fuser-control, high-voltage, and low-voltage circuits.
Details the high-voltage circuit's role in producing voltage biases for various printer components.
Explains how the low-voltage circuit converts AC power to DC voltages for printer components.
Describes the components and function of the laser/scanner assembly in creating latent images.
Explains the paper pickup and feed system, including sensors, motors, and media detection.
Details the sequence of operations when printing from tray 1, including sensor and solenoid activation.
Describes the printing process from tray 2, including motor and solenoid activation.
Explains how the printer uses a registration shutter to correct media skew during printing.
Details the sensors used to detect media presence and verify proper feeding or jamming.
Explains the operation and components of the duplexer accessory.
Explains the function of the stacker and stapler/stacker in delivering and stapling media.
Outlines the five stages of the image formation process, from electrostatic latent image to fusing.
Details the responsibilities of the formatter, including mode control, data processing, and communication.
Explains the PowerSave feature for conserving power when the printer is idle.
Describes REt technology for smoothing line edges and its configuration options.
Explains EconoMode for reducing toner density and saving toner.
Covers parallel and expanded I/O interfaces, flash memory, hard-disk accessories, and CPU.
Outlines the general procedure for removing, replacing, and reassembling printer components.
Lists the essential tools needed for performing service procedures on the printer.
Provides essential steps to take before starting any service or part replacement.
Details the necessary steps after completing service, including reinstallation and verification.
Describes the types of screws used in the printer and their proper locations for reassembly.
A diagram illustrating the order in which parts should be removed for access.
Instructions for securing the printer on its stand and managing cabinet wheel locks.
Identifies parts that users can replace, such as the print cartridge and transfer roller.
Provides steps for removing and installing the print cartridge, including safety precautions.
Instructions for removing and replacing the transfer roller, with handling precautions.
Step-by-step guide for removing and replacing the tray 1 pickup roller.
Procedure for removing and replacing the tray 1 separation pad.
Instructions for removing and replacing the feed rollers in tray 2.
Details the removal of various covers, tray 1, and the rear output bin.
Instructions for removing and replacing the formatter cover.
Step-by-step guide for removing and replacing the printer's top cover.
Procedure for removing and replacing the right-side cover assembly.
Instructions for removing and replacing the left-side cover.
Steps for removing and reinstalling the tray 1 assembly.
Procedure for removing and reinstalling the rear output bin.
Instructions for carefully removing and replacing the control-panel overlay.
Step-by-step guide for removing and replacing the entire control-panel assembly.
Information on accessing and replacing internal printer components.
Instructions for installing or replacing the firmware DIMM in the formatter assembly.
Procedure for removing and replacing the formatter assembly.
Instructions for removing and replacing the fuser, including important safety warnings.
Steps for removing and reinstalling the output delivery assembly.
Procedure for removing and replacing the duplexing pendulum assembly.
Instructions for removing and replacing the tray 2 media-size sensor.
Step-by-step guide for removing and replacing the main cooling fan on the left side.
Procedure for removing and replacing the right-side cooling fan, specific to the HP LaserJet 4300 series.
Instructions for removing and replacing the laser/scanner assembly, with wiring harness details.
Procedure for removing and replacing the print-cartridge motor, specific to the HP LaserJet 4300 series.
Steps for removing and replacing the main motor assembly.
Procedure for removing and replacing the tray 2 lifter-drive assembly.
Instructions for removing and replacing the DC controller PCA, including connector and screw details.
Step-by-step guide for removing and replacing the paper-pickup assembly.
Details on removing and reinstalling the tray 2 drive gears and shaft.
Procedure for removing and replacing the main drive assembly.
Instructions for removing and replacing the power supply assembly, including important cautions.
Step-by-step guide for removing and replacing the paper-feed belt assembly.
Instructions for removing and replacing the tray 1 paper-pickup assembly.
Procedure for removing and replacing the paper feed assembly.
Steps for removing and replacing the registration assembly.
Instructions for removing and replacing the transfer assembly, including screw and clip details.
Provides diagrams and part numbers for the 500-sheet feeder assembly.
Illustrates the location of the main parts of the 500-sheet feeder.
Procedure for removing and replacing the right-side cover of the 500-sheet feeder.
Instructions for removing and replacing the control PCA for the 500-sheet feeder.
Steps for removing and replacing the media-size sensor in the 500-sheet feeder.
Procedure for removing and replacing the lifter-drive assembly for the 500-sheet feeder.
Instructions for removing and replacing the paper-pickup drive assembly for the 500-sheet feeder.
Provides diagrams and part numbers for the 1,500-sheet feeder assembly.
Illustrates the main parts of the 1,500-sheet feeder.
Instructions for removing and replacing the feed rollers in the 1,500-sheet feeder.
Procedure for removing and replacing the separation roller in the 1,500-sheet feeder.
Steps for removing and reinstalling the door of the 1,500-sheet feeder.
Instructions for removing and replacing the rear cover of the 1,500-sheet feeder.
Procedure for removing and replacing the right-side cover of the 1,500-sheet feeder.
Steps for removing and replacing the control PCA for the 1,500-sheet feeder.
Instructions for removing and replacing the media-size sensor in the 1,500-sheet feeder.
Procedure for removing and replacing the lifter-drive assembly for the 1,500-sheet feeder.
Instructions for removing and replacing the paper-pickup drive assembly for the 1,500-sheet feeder.
Shows diagrams and part numbers for the stacker and stapler/stacker accessories.
Identifies the location of switches and sensors for the stacker and stapler/stacker.
Locates the motors and solenoids used in the stacker and stapler/stacker accessories.
Shows the location of the Printed Circuit Assemblies (PCAs) for the stacker and stapler/stacker.
Provides schematic diagrams illustrating the electrical connections for the printer and its accessories.
Illustrates the internal connections and components of the DC controller.
Presents timing diagrams for key printer operations, such as paper pickup and image formation.
Outlines the initial checklist and flowchart for diagnosing and resolving printer malfunctions.
A series of questions to help diagnose printer and media-related problems quickly.
Information on using various tools like information pages and the embedded Web server for troubleshooting.
Details the types of information pages available, such as menu maps and configuration pages.
Explains how to navigate printer submenus and select configuration settings using the menu map.
Describes how to view current printer settings, troubleshoot problems, and verify accessory installations.
Provides information on print cartridge life, page counts, and preventative maintenance schedules.
Explains how to view printer status and manage settings remotely via a web browser.
Instructions on accessing the printer's embedded Web server using a web browser.
Guides on using control-panel menus for printer functions, including resets and settings.
Details how to use the Resets submenu to restore factory defaults and change settings like PowerSave.
Explains how to use the Diagnostics menu to isolate parts and troubleshoot jam and print-quality issues.
Provides PIN codes and procedures for accessing service-level printer settings.
Covers procedures for cold resets and NVRAM initialization to restore printer settings.
Instructions for performing a cold reset to return printer settings to factory defaults.
Procedure for initializing NVRAM to restore default settings and reconfigure the printer.
Explains how to erase and reformat the printer's hard disk, typically for EIO disk errors.
Describes how to bypass the power-on sequence, useful for isolating EIO hard-disk errors or performing self-tests.
Instructions for initiating a self test to verify printer components and operations.
Explains how to print test pages to determine if the printer engine and formatter are functioning.
Procedure to print an engine test page to verify printer component functionality.
Instructions for printing a configuration page to verify formatter functionality.
Provides techniques for troubleshooting communication problems between the printer and host computer.
Steps to check communication links and verify printer connectivity.
Troubleshooting steps for HP Jetdirect print servers and EIO cards.
Explains control-panel display messages and suggests recommendations for resolving issues.
Lists printer messages alphabetically with their descriptions and recommended actions for resolution.
Lists numerical printer error messages with descriptions and recommended actions.
Provides information to help solve media feed problems, including jam troubleshooting.
A table listing common causes of paper jams and recommended solutions to prevent them.
Information to diagnose the root cause of repeated paper jams.
Explains methods for solving print-quality problems related to the image formation process.
Discusses how using inappropriate media can cause print quality issues.
Guides on defining print-quality problems and how to correct them through maintenance or media checks.
Provides steps to verify the print cartridge's operability and identify potential issues.
Explains how to identify and resolve image defects that appear at regular intervals on the page.
Provides procedures for troubleshooting malfunctions related to the stacker or stapler/stacker accessories.
Details jam errors specific to the stacker and stapler/stacker paper path.
Troubleshooting steps for issues related to paper transport within the stacker/stapler.
Troubleshooting for non-operation or mis-operation of the stacker or stapler/stacker.
Addresses errors resulting from internal component failures in the stacker or stapler/stacker.
Information on how to order parts, supplies, and obtain support from HP.
Details on obtaining field replaceable units (FRUs) and accessory part numbers.
Lists resources for obtaining documentation and software, including website links.
Lists technical support websites, including HP Connect Online and Customer Care.
Provides contact information to locate authorized HP service providers and resellers.
Explains the terms and conditions of the HP hardware and accessory warranty.
Lists available paper-handling accessories, memory, fonts, and cables with part numbers.
Guides on interpreting exploded assembly diagrams and parts number lists for identifying components.
Contains exploded diagrams and tables listing printer parts, their descriptions, and references.
Illustrates the location of key main printer assemblies, such as the laser/scanner and main drive.
Details the location of main printer assemblies, including cables, switches, and brake assemblies.
Shows the location of various main printer parts like fans, guides, and sensors.
Provides diagrams and part numbers for the 500-sheet feeder assembly.
Illustrates the location of the main parts of the 500-sheet feeder.
Provides diagrams and part numbers for the 1,500-sheet feeder assembly.
Illustrates the main parts of the 1,500-sheet feeder.
Shows diagrams and part numbers for the stacker and stapler/stacker accessories.
Identifies the location of switches and sensors for the stacker and stapler/stacker.
Locates the motors and solenoids used in the stacker and stapler/stacker accessories.
Shows the location of the Printed Circuit Assemblies (PCAs) for the stacker and stapler/stacker.
Provides schematic diagrams illustrating the electrical connections for the printer and its accessories.
Illustrates the internal connections and components of the DC controller.
Presents timing diagrams for key printer operations, such as paper pickup and image formation.
An alphabetical listing of printer and accessory parts with their part numbers and reference figures.
A numerical listing of printer and accessory parts with their part numbers and reference figures.
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