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HP LaserJet 2400 series printer
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2420 • 2420d • 2420n • 2420dn • 2430t • 2430tn • 2430dtn
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A user-friendly, proven performer, the HP LaserJet 2400
series printer offers flexible features that fit the needs of small
work teams.
Ease of use
• Increase work team productivity. The intuitive, two-line
control panel comes with a built-in help function,
simplifying print job management. The print cartridge is
easy to use and maintain: with HP Smart printing
technology,1 receive automatic alerts when the cartridge is
low and take advantage of convenient online ordering
with HP SureSupply.
• Enjoy a printer built for sharing. The network-ready
• Save time with remote management tools. HP Toolbox
• Rely on a trusted and familiar product. The HP LaserJet
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models
include an HP Jetdirect Fast Ethernet print server
embedded on the device formatter board, which leaves
the EIO slot open for even more connectivity options.
offers a user-friendly interface that helps you monitor the
printer and provides one location for all printer
information, including documentation and self-help. The
HP Embedded Web Server enables one-to-one network
printer management, while HP Web Jetadmin helps
network administrators manage fleets of peripherals.
2400 series printer offers a familiar user experience and
industry-renowned HP LaserJet reliability.
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Professional results
• Enhance your business image. 1200 by 1200 ProRes print
quality provides consistently clear, sharp detail on a
variety of HP papers. With HP Smart printing technology1
in the printer and supplies, printing properties are
automatically adjusted for consistent quality and reliability.
• Streamline your business printing. The printer delivers up
to 35 pages per minute (ppm) and the gets the first page
out quickly with Instant-on Technology.
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Using genuine HP supplies ensures availability of all HP printing features.
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HP SureSupply online ordering availability varies by region.
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Embedded networking is standard on HP LaserJet 2420n, 2420dn, 2430tn, and 2430dtn models only.
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The 500-sheet feeder tray is an optional accessory on HP LaserJet 2420, 2420d, 2420n, and 2420dn models;
it is included on all 2430 models.
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The automatic two-sided printing unit is standard on HP LaserJet 2420d, 2420dn, and 2430dtn models only;
it is not an optional accessory for the other models.
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There may be a small charge for the take-back of hardware products. HP’s environmental return program varies by region.
• Experience effortless performance. The fast 400 MHz
Value-packed printer
• Be flexible. The HP LaserJet 2400 series printer handles a
• Add printing capabilities. Use the two available Compact
• Get added value with an environmentally-friendly product.
HP printing and imaging systems help you create powerful,
professional communications easily. HP printers, supplies,
accessories, and services are designed to work together and
are invented to meet your business needs.
processor lets you quickly print even the most complex
documents. And the printer can grow with your business:
the models come with a base of 32-64 MB Dual Data Rate
(DDR) memory, expandable to 288-320 MB. The industrystandard in memory technology, DDR memory provides
better performance while reducing power consumption.
broad range of paper sizes and types with a 100-sheet
multipurpose input tray and a 250-sheet input tray.
Increase your maximum input capacity to 850 sheets with
the 500-sheet optional input tray4 for more paper options,
less intervention, and time savings. Plus, automatic twosided printing5 offers greater finishing capabilities and
reduces printing costs.
Flash slots to enable third-party solutions and take
advantage of the convenience and value of more font
choices, intelligent e-forms, secure printing, barcode
printing, SAP/ERP solutions, and job accounting solutions.
Designed with the environment in mind, the printer has met
stringent requirements to reduce energy consumption,
noise levels, and chemical emissions. In addition, the
printer is designed for long-term usage, accommodates
recycled paper, and has parts and supplies that can be
returned and recycled through HP’s take-back program.
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HP LaserJet 2400 series printer
1 250-sheet top output bin
with long paper extension
2 One-door access to the
easy-to-install print
cartridge
3 100-sheet multipurpose
tray enables automatic
and manual feeding of
special papers
4 250-sheet input tray and
500-sheet input tray for
an 850-sheet total input
capacity
5 Intuitive, two-line control
panel with a built-in help
function
6 Two Compact Flash slots
provide optional access to
additional fonts and
enable third-party
solutions
7 HP Jetdirect Fast Ethernet
embedded print server for
easy network sharing
8 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 and
parallel ports provide
simple direct connections
9 On/off switch
10 64 MB DDR memory
expandable to 320 MB,
and a powerful 400 MHz
processor
11 Automatic two-sided
printing
12 100-sheet rear output bin
provides a straightthrough paper path for
special papers
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Series highlights
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• Increase office efficiency with fast print speeds of up
to 35 ppm letter (33 ppm A4) with the HP LaserJet
2430 series or up to 30 ppm letter (28 ppm A4)
with the HP LaserJet 2420 series.
• Instant-on Technology ensures a fast first page out of
less than 10 seconds, even when the printer has
been in Powersave mode.
• Print professional-looking documents at up to 1200
dots per inch (dpi).
• Simple remote management tools make the printer
easy to configure, monitor, troubleshoot, and
maintain.
• With its small size, the printer fits where you want
it—even on your desktop, conserving valuable
workspace.
• An environmentally-friendly design means low
energy consumption, quiet operation, minimal
emissions, and support for recycling.
• HP PCL 6, HP PCL 5e, and HP postscript level 3
emulation drivers ensure dependable network
printing.
• One available EIO slot supports additional
connectivity options, such as an HP Jetdirect
wireless Ethernet print server.
• Enjoy worry-free printing with a one-year, return-
to-HP limited warranty backed by free telephone
and Web support.
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Experience a reliable, easy-to-use printer designed for
the small work team.
Lasting value
A number of elements designed into the printer contribute
to significant cost savings over time. A 6,000-page
HP LaserJet print cartridge is included with each printer.
The street prices and yields for the HP LaserJet 2400
series supplies are designed to maintain a low cost of
ownership.
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By far the biggest contributor to user productivity and
lower costs is the reliability of HP equipment, support,
and service. For over a decade, Hewlett-Packard has
consistently received the top grade in PC Magazine’s
Service and Reliability Survey and recently received one
of the first-ever A+ ratings.
No matter which model you choose, the printer is
expandable to meet the needs of your growing business:
• Increase office productivity with more memory,
additional fonts, and third-party Compact Flash
solutions, such as intelligent e-forms, secure printing,
barcode printing, SAP/ERP solutions, and job
accounting solutions.
• Spend less time loading paper with the optional
500-sheet tray for a total input capacity of 850 sheets.
• Enjoy the ultimate in printing flexibility and freedom
with HP’s industry-leading mobile and wireless printing
solutions. The printer supports HP Jetdirect 802.11b/g
wireless Ethernet print servers, the HP Bluetooth®
wireless printer adapter, and the HP Mobile Print Driver
for Windows®, a common driver for basic printing to
nearly any HP printer. For more information, go to
www.hp.com/go/mpd4w.
Easy to integrate and use
Designed for easy use, the HP LaserJet 2400 series
printer is simple to operate and maintain—a feature that
is crucial for small businesses, which often do not have IT
support. The HP LaserJet all-in-one print cartridge
simplifies supplies management and makes it easier to
maintain the printer.
Legendary HP service and support
HP offers a variety of support options to assist you in the
setup and maintenance of the HP LaserJet 2400 series
printer. Start with a one-year, return-to-HP limited
warranty backed by free telephone and Web support
from the award winning HP Customer Care. To customize
the printer for your unique business profile, consider
upgrading service and support options such as
installation, network installation, advanced maintenance,
and post-warranty support.
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Average cartridge yield: 6,000 standard pages. Declared yield value in accordance with ISO/IEC 19752.
Series at a glance
2420 2420d 2420n 2420dn 2430t 2430tn 2430dtn
• Print speed of up to
30 ppm (letter),
28 ppm (A4)
• 32 MB RAM,
expandable to
288 MB
• 100-sheet
multipurpose tray
• 250-sheet input tray
• Print speed of up to
30 ppm (letter),
28 ppm (A4)
• 48 MB RAM,
expandable to
304 MB
• 100-sheet
multipurpose tray
• 250-sheet input tray
• Built-in automatic
two-sided printing
• Print speed of up to
30 ppm (letter),
28 ppm (A4)
• 64 MB RAM,
expandable to
320 MB
• 100-sheet
multipurpose tray
• 250-sheet input tray
• HP Jetdirect Fast
Ethernet embedded
print server
• Print speed of up to
30 ppm (letter),
28 ppm (A4)
• 64 MB RAM,
expandable to
320 MB
• 100-sheet
multipurpose tray
• 250-sheet input tray
• Built-in automatic
two-sided printing
• HP Jetdirect Fast
Ethernet embedded
print server
• Print speed of up to
35 ppm (letter),
33 ppm (A4)
• 48 MB RAM,
expandable to
304 MB
• 100-sheet
multipurpose tray
• 250-sheet input tray
• 500-sheet input tray
• Print speed of up to
35 ppm (letter),
33 ppm (A4)
• 64 MB RAM,
expandable to
320 MB
• 100-sheet
multipurpose tray
• 250-sheet input tray
• 500-sheet input tray
• HP Jetdirect Fast
Ethernet embedded
print server
• Print speed of up to
• 64 MB RAM,
• 100-sheet
• 250-sheet input tray
• 500-sheet input tray
• Built-in automatic
• HP Jetdirect Fast
35 ppm (letter),
33 ppm (A4)
expandable to
320 MB
multipurpose tray
two-sided printing
Ethernet embedded
print server
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HP LaserJet 2400 series printer
Technical specifications
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Print speed
First page out Under 10 seconds
Resolution Up to 1200 by 1200 dpi with HP ProRes 1200; Resolution Enhancement technology (REt)
Processor 400 MHz MIPS 20KC
Memory
RAM 32 MB standard,
Technology Two 100-pin DDR DIMM slots (one open); Memory Enhancement technology (MEt)
Flash memory Two Compact Flash slots
Duty cycle Up to 75,000 pages per month Up to 100,000 pages per month
Printer language HP PCL 6, HP PCL 5e, HP postscript level 3 emulation, direct PDF printing (v 1.3) with at least 128 MB of printer memory
Typefaces included 80 HP font set (plus Greek, Hebrew, Cyrillic, Arabic)
Paper handling
Input capacity 100-sheet multipurpose tray 1, 250-sheet input tray 2 100-sheet multipurpose tray 1, 250-sheet input tray 2, 500-sheet input tray 3
Output capacity 250-sheet top output bin; up to 10 envelopes, 75 transparencies; 100-sheet rear output bin
Two-sided printing Manual (driver support
Sizes Multipurpose tray 1: 3 by 5 to 8.5 by 14 in (76 by 127 to 216 by 356 mm); letter, legal, 8.5 by 13 inches, executive, A4, A5, B5 (JIS), envelopes;
Weights Tray 1, straight-through paper path for special paper and heavier stock: 16 to 53 lb (60 to 200 g/m2 ); tray 2, 3: 16 to 32 lb (60 to 120 g/m2)
Types Paper (plain, preprinted, letterhead, prepunched, bond, recycled, color, rough), transparencies, labels, envelopes, cardstock, user-defined
Connectivity
Interfaces IEEE 1284-B compliant parallel port,
Client operating systems Microsoft® Windows® 98, Me, NT 4.0 (parallel and network connections only), 2000, XP, Server 2003; Apple Mac OS 9.x and later, OS X v10.1 or later; optional: OS/2, UNIX®, Linux®, HP OpenVMS
Network operating systems Via HP Jetdirect print servers: Microsoft Windows 98, Me, NT 4.0, 2000, XP, XP 64-Bit, Server 2003; Novell NetWare 3.2, 4.2, 5.x, 6.x; Apple Mac OS 8.6 and later; Red Hat Linux 6.x and later;
Network protocols supported Via HP Jetdirect print servers: TCP/IP (IP Direct mode; may require software from the NOS vendor or third party vendor: LPD, FTP, IPP), IPX/SPX, DLC/LLC, AppleTalk, Auto-IP, Apple Rendezvous compatible, NDS,
Dimensions (h by d by w) 10.2 by 15.7 by 16.7 in (260 by 400 by 425 mm) 15.7 by 15.7 by 16.7 in (400 by 400 by 425 mm)
Weight 36 lb (16.3 kg) 48.5 lb (22 kg)
What’s in the box HP LaserJet 2420 printer,
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Exact speed varies depending on the system configuration, software application, and document complexity.
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Included only when needed to change the language on the control panel for a country/region.
Environmental ranges
Operating temperature 59 to 89 degrees F (15 to 32.5 degrees C)
Storage temperature -4 to 104 degrees F (-20 to 40 degrees C)
Relative humidity Recommended: 10 to 80 percent, RH; non-operating: 10 to 90 percent, RH
Acoustics
Sound power 2420 engine: active: 6.7 B(A); Standby: inaudible
Sound pressure Active: 53 dB(A); Standby: inaudible
Power specifications
Input requirements 110 to 127 VAC (+/- 10%), 50/60 Hz (+/- 2 Hz); 220 to 240 VAC (+/- 10%), 50/60 Hz (+/- 2 Hz)
Consumption Active: 625 watts; Standby: 11 watts; Powersave: 8.5 watts; Off: 0.4
Power certifications
Safety IEC 60950 (International), EN 60950 (EU), IEC 60825-1+A1+A2, UL/cUL Listed (US/Canada), GS
EMC CISPR 22:1997/EN 55022:1998 Class B, EN 61000-3-2:2000, EN 61000-3-3:1995+ A1, EN
Warranty One-year limited warranty, return to HP/dealer for repair
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Power requirements are based on the country/region where the printer is sold. Do not convert operating voltages. This can damage the printer and void the
product warranty.
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Bluetooth is a trademark owned by its proprietor and used by Hewlett-Packard Company under license. Energy Star and the Energy Star logo are
U.S. registered marks of the United States Environmental Protection Agency. UNIX is a registered trademark of The Open Group. Linux is a U.S.
registered trademark of Linus Torvalds. Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other
countries. Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, and Windows XP are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. HP and the invent
signature are trademarks of the Hewlett-Packard Company. PostScript is a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated.
© Copyright 2004 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express
warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP
shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.
For more information visit our website at www.hp.com
0000-0000ENUC, 07/2004
HP LaserJet 2420
(Q5956A)
expandable to 288 MB
provided)
Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port, EIO slot
power cord, control panel
overlay,9 print cartridge,
software and documentation
on CD-ROM, Start Guide,
support flyer
2430 engine: active: 6.8 B(A); Standby: inaudible
Energy Star® compliant
License (Europe), EN 60825-1+A11+A2 Class 1, 21 CFR Ch. 1/SubCh. J (Class 1 Laser/LED Device)
GB4943-2001, Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC with CE Marking (Europe). Other safety approvals
as required by individual countries.
55024:1998, FCC Title 47 CFR, Part 15 Class B (USA), ICES-003, Issue 4, (Canada), GB9254-1998,
EMC Directive 89/336/EEC with CE Marking (Europe) other EMC approvals as required by individual
countries.
HP LaserJet 2420d
(Q5957A)
Up to 30 ppm (letter), 28 ppm (A4) Up to 35 ppm (letter), 33 ppm (A4)
48 MB standard,
expandable to 304 MB
Automatic Manual (driver support
trays 2 and 3: letter, legal, 8.5 by 13 inches, executive, A4, A5, B5 (JIS); automatic two-sided printing unit: letter, legal, 8.5 by 13 inches, A4, executive (JIS)
SuSE Linux 6.x and later; HP-UX 10.20, 11.x; Solaris 2.5x, 2.6, 7, 8, 9, 10 (SPARC systems only); IBM AIX 3.2.5 and later; MPE-iX, Terminal server/Citrix
HP LaserJet 2420d printer
(includes built-in automatic
two-sided printing), power
cord, control panel
overlay,9 print cartridge,
software and
documentation on
CD-ROM, Start Guide,
support flyer
HP LaserJet 2420n
(Q5958A)
64 MB standard,
expandable to 320 MB
provided)
IEEE 1284-B compliant parallel port,
Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port, EIO slot;
HP Jetdirect Fast Ethernet embedded print server
Bindery, NCP, Telnet, SLP, IGMP, BOOTP/DHCP, WINS, SNMP (v 1, 2c, 3), HTTP
HP LaserJet 2420n printer
(includes HP Jetdirect
embedded print server),
power cord, control panel
overlay,9 print cartridge,
software and
documentation on
CD-ROM, Start Guide,
support flyer
power cord, control panel
HP LaserJet 2420dn
(Q5959A)
Automatic Manual (driver support provided) Automatic
HP LaserJet 2420dn
printer (includes built-in
automatic two-sided
printing and HP Jetdirect
embedded print server),
overlay,9 print cartridge,
software and
documentation on
CD-ROM, Start Guide,
support flyer
HP LaserJet 2430t
(Q5960A)
48 MB standard,
expandable to 304 MB
IEEE 1284-B compliant
parallel port, Hi-Speed
USB 2.0 port, EIO slot
HP LaserJet 2430t printer,
500-sheet input tray 3,
power cord, control panel
overlay,9 print cartridge,
software and
documentation on CD-
ROM, Start Guide,
support flyer
HP LaserJet 2430tn
(Q5961A)
expandable to 320 MB
IEEE 1284-B compliant parallel port,
Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port, EIO slot;
HP Jetdirect Fast Ethernet embedded print server
HP LaserJet 2430tn printer
(includes HP Jetdirect
embedded print server),
500-sheet input tray 3,
power cord, control panel
overlay,9 print cartridge,
software and
documentation on CD-
ROM, Start Guide,
support flyer
HP LaserJet 2430dtn
64 MB standard,
printing and HP Jetdirect
power cord, control panel
overlay,9 print cartridge,
Ordering information
Product Number
Paper handling accessories
500-sheet input tray Q5963A
Print cartridges
HP LaserJet print cartridge. Average cartridge yield: 6,000 standard pages11Q6511A
HP LaserJet print cartridge. Average cartridge yield: 12,000 standard pages11Q6511X
Memory
64 MB 100-pin DDR DIMM Q2625A
128 MB 100-pin DDR DIMM Q2626A
256 MB 100-pin DDR DIMM Q2627A
Cables
HP IEEE 1284-compliant bidirectional parallel cable, 2 meter C2950A
HP IEEE 1284-compliant bidirectional parallel cable, 3 meter C2951A
USB A to B cable, 2 meter C6518A
Connectivity
HP Jetdirect 625n Gigabit Ethernet internal print server J7960A
HP Jetdirect 620n Fast Ethernet internal print server J7934A
HP Jetdirect 680n 802.11b wireless Ethernet internal print server J6058A
HP Jetdirect ew2400 802.11g wireless and Fast Ethernet external print
server (USB 2.0)
HP bt1300 Bluetooth wireless printer adapter (USB or parallel) J6072A
HP Care Packs
3-year, next-day exchange U3790A/E
3-year, next-day return-to-HP/dealer U3789E
3-year, next-business-day onsite response U3791A/E
Installation service: 1 printer, 1 incident H4513E
Installation service: 1 network configuration H3110E
1-year, post warranty service, next-day exchange U3793PA/PE
1-year, post warranty service, next-business-day onsite response U3792PA/PE
HP papers
HP Multipurpose Paper, letter
HP Multipurpose Paper, legal
HP Printing Paper, letter
HP LaserJet Paper, letter
HP LaserJet Paper, legal
HP Premium Choice Paper, letter
HP Printing Paper, A4
HP LaserJet Paper, A4
HP Premium Choice Paper, A4
Third-party solutions
www.hp.com/go/gsc
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Declared yield value in accordance with ISO/IEC 19752.
(Q5962A)
HP LaserJet 2430dtn
printer (includes built-in
automatic two-sided
embedded print server),
500-sheet input tray 3,
software and
documentation on
CD-ROM, Start Guide,
support flyer
J7951A
HPM1120
HPM1420
HPP1122
HPJ1124
HPJ1424
HPU1132
CHP210
CHP310
CHP410
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