HP 4500 REPACK

HP Color LaserJet 4500

Series Printers

De-installation and

Packaging Guide

HP Color LaserJet 4500 Series

De-installation and Packaging Guide

Following are the steps required to perform the de-installation and packing process for the
Color LaserJet 4500, 4500N and 4500DN printer.

NOTE: All toner cartridges and the drum cartridge must be
removed before shipping the printer.

CAUTION: None of the original orange tape and shipping locks
should be reinstalled when repackaging the printer as damage may
occur.

CAUTION: The printer weighs approximately 125 lbs. (57 kg) and
should be lifted by two people using safe lifting techniques.

Step 1: Removing and packaging the toner cartridges and drum

Step 2: Power cables and media

Step 3: Unstacking a printer with optional accessories

Step 4: Packing the printer

Step 1: Removing and packaging the toner cartridges and drum

1. All consumables should be packaged in separate sealable plastic bags and placed in the

consumable box that comes with the printer or, in equivalent packaging material. The
image drum is light sensitive and needs a black/opaque bag for protection.

NOTE: Exposure of the drum to light for more than 30 seconds can
damage the drum.

2. The printer must be powered ON and in the READY state to perform the Toner

Cartridge removal procedure.

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Toner cartridge removal

1. Make sure the top door is closed and the power

turned on.

Once the READY message is displayed on the
front panel, open then close the top door. An
alternating message which reads PRESS GO TO
PRINT with PRESS SELECT TO CHANGE
TONER will appear.

2. Press the SELECT button to enter the toner

cartridge access routine. TONER POSITION
CYAN=OK will appear. If no cartridge is in the
slot then the message TONER POSITION
CYAN=MISSING will be displayed.

3. Open the top door to access the toner cartridge

displayed on the front panel.

4. Lift the flap that covers the toner cartridge.

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