HP 2400 Datasheet

Experience high quality output and flexible features with this great
value monochrome LaserJet printer. It enables fast print speeds
up to 33 ppm with user-friendly design and maximises productivity
with its network management tools

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HP LaserJet 2400 Printer series

HP LaserJet 2420/d/n/dn

Printer

HP LaserJet 2430t/tn/dtn

Printer

Ideal for work teams of 2 – 12 users and professional individuals with advanced printing needs in any size office that require
a value-packed, user-friendly black and white laser printer that delivers professional results instantly.

Increase the efficiency of your team with a reliable printer that requires lower user intervention.

• Simplify print job management with an intuitive, two-line control panel, and a print cartridge that is easy to use and maintain.

• HP Smart Printing Technology

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creates automatic alerts when the cartridge is low.

• The HP Embedded Web Server enables one-to-one network printer management, while HP Web Jetadmin1helps to manage
fleets of peripherals.

• Network-ready models3include an HP Jetdirect Fast Ethernet Embedded Print Server, which leaves the EIO slot open for even
more connectivity options.

Get consistently outstanding print quality without compromising performance.

• Create professional looking documents with crisp text and sharp graphics at true 1200 x 1200 dpi resolution at full engine speed.

• HP Smart Printing Technology

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ensures printing properties are automatically adjusted for consistent quality and reliability.

• Increase efficiency with fast speeds up to 33 ppm and a first page out in less than 10 seconds with Instant-on Technology.

• Easily handle your most complex documents with the fast 400 MHz processor and expandable memory up to 320 MB.

A value-packed printer that adapts easily to the changing needs of your business.

• Use a wide range of media types and sizes with a 100-sheet multipurpose input tray and 250-sheet input tray.

• Save time by increasing maximum input capacity to 850 sheets with the optional 500-sheet input tray

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• Automatic two-sided printing5offers greater finishing capabilities and reduces paper consumption.

• Use the two CompactFlash™slots for third-party solutions such as more font choices, intelligent e-forms, secure printing,
barcode printing, SAP/ERP solutions, and job accounting solutions.

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Management tools such as Web Jetadmin and Embedded Web Server are available on the HP LaserJet 2420n/dn and 2430tn/dtn models only.

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Using genuine HP supplies ensures availability of all HP Smart Printing features.

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Embedded networking standard on HP LaserJet 2420n/dn and HP LaserJet 2430tn/dtn models only.

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The 500-sheet input tray is an optional accessory on HP LaserJet 2420 Printer series, standard with 2430 Printer series.

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The automatic two-sided printing unit is available on the HP LaserJet 2420d/dn and 2430dtn models only. It is not an optional accessory that
can be added on to other models.

Technical specifications

HP LaserJet 2420 Printer series: HP LaserJet 2430 Printer series:

Print speed Up to 28 ppm Up to 33 ppm

First page out Less than 10 secs Less than 10 secs

Exact speed varies depending on the system configuration, software application, and document complexity.

Processor 400 MHz MIPS 20KC 400 MHz MIPS 20KC
Memory

Slots Two 100-pin DDR DIMM slots (one open), two open CompactFlash

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slots

Standard 2420: 32 MB, d: 48 MB, n/dn: 64 MB 2430t: 48 MB, tn/dtn: 64 MB

Maximum 2420: 288 MB, d: 304 MB, n/dn: 320 MB 2430t: 304 MB, tn/dtn: 320 MB

Using: Memory Enhancement technology (MEt), Double Data Rate memory technology

Print technology Laser
Print quality Best/normal: up to 1200 x 1200 dpi Best/normal: up to 1200 x 1200 dpi

Draft: up to 600 x 600 dpi Draft: up to 600 x 600 dpi

Printer languages 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)
Economical printing Economode (saves toner), return to powersave mode after print job with the instant-on fuser technology (saves electricity), duplex

and N-up printing (saves paper)

Typefaces/fonts 80 HP font set (plus Greek, Hebrew, Cyrillic, Arabic)
Duty cycle Up to 75,000 pages per month Up to 100,000 pages per month
Print margins Top: 5 mm, left: 5 mm, right: 5 mm, bottom: 5 mm
Paper handling Input Capacity Weight Size

Tray 1 100 -sheet/10 envelope 60 g/m

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to 200 g/m2(straight through paper A4, A5, B5 (JIS), envelopes, letter, legal,

multipurpose tray path for special media and heavier stock) executive, 76 x 127 to 216 x 356 mm

Tray 2 250-sheet input tray 60 to 120 g/m

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A4, A5, B5 (JIS), letter, legal, executive

Tray 3 500-sheet input tray

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60 to 120 g/m

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A4, A5, B5 (JIS), letter, legal, executive

Output Straight-through paper path for special media & heavier stock, 250-sheet top output bin, 100-sheet rear output bin.

Duplex printing 2420/n: Manual (driver support provided) 2430t/tn: Manual (driver support provided)

2420d/dn: Automatic (standard) 2430dtn: Automatic (standard)

Interface and connectivity 2420/d: 1 IEEE 1284-B compliant parallel port, 1 Hi-Speed 2430t: 1 IEEE 1284-B compliant parallel port, 1 Hi-Speed

USB (compatible with USB 2.0 specifications) port, 1 open USB (compatible with USB 2.0 specifications) port,
EIO slot, networkable via HP Jetdirect Internal Print server 1 open EIO slot, networkable via HP Jetdirect Internal

Print Server

2420n/dn: Same as 2420 plus HP Jetdirect Fast Ethernet 2430tn/dtn: Same as 2430t plus HP Jetdirect Fast Ethernet
Embedded Print Server Embedded Print Server
Optional: HP Jetdirect Internal Print Servers, HP Jetdirect External Print Servers, HP Wireless Print Servers, HP Jetdirect Connectivity
Card for USB/serial/LocalTalk, Bluetooth wireless

Operating systems compatibility Standard: Microsoft

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Windows®98, Me, NT 4.0 (parallel and network connections only), 2000, XP, Server 2003

Apple Mac OS 9.x and later, OS X v.10.1 or later
Optional: OS/2, UNIX, Linux

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, HP OpenVMS
Most recent printer drivers and software for all supported operating systems available at http://www.hp.com/support/lj2400;
OS/2 drivers are available from IBM and are packaged with OS/2

Network operating systems compatibility Standard: 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

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6.x and later; SuSE Linux 6.x and later; HP-UX 10.20,

11.x; Solaris

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2.5x, 2.6, 7, 8, 9, 10 (SPARC systems only); IBM®AIX 3.2.5 and later; MPE-iX, Terminal server/Citrix

Optional: Microsoft Windows NT®4.0, 2000, XP, Server 2003; Apple Mac OS 9.x, OS X

Minimum system requirements Microsoft

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Windows®98: Pentium®90, 16 MB RAM, CD-ROM drive; Windows Me: Pentium 150, 32 MB RAM, CD-ROM

drive; Windows NT

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4.0: Pentium 90, 32 MB RAM, CD-ROM drive; Windows 2000: 133 MHz processor, 64 MB RAM,
CD-ROM drive; Windows XP: 233 MHz processor, 64 MB RAM, CD-ROM drive; Windows Server 2003: 550 MHz processor,
128 MB RAM (standard edition), 220 MB of free hard disk space for Windows, CD-ROM drive or Internet connection,
IEEE 1284-compliant bidirectional parallel port, or USB 1.1, USB 2.0
Mac: 160 MB of free hard disk space for OS 9.x and Mac OS X v10.1 and later, CD-ROM drive, USB port or IEEE 1284-B
compliant parallel port

Standard software Print drivers and installation software on CD-ROM; Microsoft®Windows®Installer, Macintosh Installer, HP PCL 6 and HP PCL 5e

print drivers (Windows 95, 98, Me, NT 4.0, 2000, XP), HP Postscript Level 3 Emulation (Windows 98, Me, NT 4.0, 2000, XP,
Server 2003), PostScript Printer Description files (Macintosh), Printer Dialog Extensions (Macintosh), HP LaserJet Utility
(Macintosh), HP LaserJet Toolbox

Printer management HP Web Jetadmin, HP LaserJet Utility, HP Embedded Web Server, E-Toolbox
Power requirements Input voltage 100 to 127 VAC (± 10%), 50/60 Hz (± 2 Hz); 220 to 240 VAC (± 10%), 50/60 Hz (± 2 Hz) Internal power supply
Power consumption 625 watts (printing), 11 watts (standby), 8.5 watts (powersave), 0.4 watts (off)
Dimensions (w x d x h) Out of package: 425 x 400 x 260 mm Out of package: 425 x 400 x 400 mm

Packaged: 592 x 495 x 347 mm Packaged: 592 x 495 x 575 mm

Weight Out of package: 16.3 kg, packaged: 19 kg Out of package: 22 kg, packaged: 24 kg
Operating environment Operating temperature: 15 to 32.5˚ C, recommended operating temperature: 15 to 32.5˚ C, operating humidity: 10 to 80% RH,

recommended operating humidity: 10 to 80% RH, storage temperature: -20 to 40˚ C, storage humidity: 10 to 90% RH.
Noise level per ISO 9296; Sound power: LwAd; 6.4 B(A) Noise level per ISO 9296; Sound power: LwAd; 6.5 B(A)
active, inaudible standby; Sound pressure: LpAm; bystander: active, inaudible standby; Sound pressure: LpAm; bystander:
53 dB(A) active, inaudible standby; operator: 60 dB(A) 53 dB(A) active, inaudible standby; operator: 60 dB(A)
active, inaudible standby active, inaudible standby

Safety IEC 60950 (International), EN 60950 (EU), IEC 60825-1+A1+A2, UL/cUL Listed (US/Canada), GS 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

Certifications CISPR 22: 1997/EN 55022: 1998 Class B, EN 61000-3-2: 2000, EN 61000-3-3: 1995+A1, EN 55024: 1998, FCC Title 47

CFR, Part 15 Class B (US), ICES-003, Issue 4 (Canada), GB9254-1998, EMC Directive 89/336/EEC with CE Marking (Europe);
other EMC approvals as required by individual countries

Warranty One-year limited warranty, return to HP/dealer, optional HP Care Pack available

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The 500-sheet input tray is an optional accessory on HP LaserJet 2420 Printer series, standard with 2430 Printer series.

Ordering information

HP LaserJet 2420 Printer series

Q5956A HP LaserJet 2420 Printer,

power cord, control panel overlay

(included only when needed to

change the language on the control

panel for a country/region), print

cartridge, software and documentation

on CD-ROM, start guide, support flyer

Q5957A HP LaserJet 2420d Printer

as above plus: built-in automatic

two-sided printing

Q5958A HP LaserJet 2420n Printer,

as above plus: HP Jetdirect Fast
Ethernet Embedded Print Server

Q5959A HP LaserJet 2420dn Printer,

as above plus: built-in automatic

two-sided printing

HP LaserJet 2430 Printer series

Q5960A HP LaserJet 2430t Printer,

500-sheet input tray (tray 3),

power cord, control panel overlay

(included only when needed to

change the language on the control

panel for a country/region), print

cartridge, software and documentation

on CD-ROM, start guide, support flyer

Q5961A HP LaserJet 2430tn Printer,

as above plus: HP Jetdirect Fast
Ethernet Embedded Print Server

Q5962A HP LaserJet 2430dtn Printer,

as above plus: built-in automatic

two-sided printing

Accessories

Q5963A HP 500-sheet Input Tray

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Q7713A HP 32 MB 100-pin

DDR DIMM

Q7715A HP 64 MB 100-pin

DDR DIMM

Q7718A HP 128 MB 100-pin

DDR DIMM

Q7719A HP 256 MB 100-pin

DDR DIMM

Supplies

Q6511A HP LaserJet smart print

cartridge (6,000 pages)

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Q6511X HP LaserJet smart print

cartridge (12,000 pages)

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Declared yield value in accordance with

ISO/IEC 19752

Connectivity

J7934A HP Jetdirect 620n

Fast Ethernet Internal Print Server

J7960A HP Jetdirect 625n

Gigabit Ethernet

Internal Print Server

J6058A HP Jetdirect 680n

802.11b Internal Print Server

J7951A HP Jetdirect ew2400

802.11g Wireless and Fast Ethernet
External Print Server (USB 2.0)

J6072A HP bt1300, Bluetooth

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Print

Adapter (for USB or parallel)

To view the complete range of connectivity

options please visit http://www.hp.com

Service & support

U3790A/E HP Care Pack, 3-year,

next business day exchange

U3791A/E HP Care Pack, 3-year,

next business day on-site

H3110E Installation & network

configuration for 1 network printer

http://www.hp.com

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Published in EMEA 06/06 5982-7321EEE