HP COLOR LASERJETENTERPRISE M452DN User Manual

Color LaserJet Pro M452

User Guide

M452nw

M452dn

www.hp.com/support/colorljM452

M452dw

HP Color LaserJet Pro M452

User Guide

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Table of contents

1 Product overview .......................................................................................................................................... 1

Product views ........................................................................................................................................................ 2

Printer front view ................................................................................................................................ 2

Printer back view ................................................................................................................................. 3

2-line control-panel view (M452nw and M452dn models) ................................................................ 4

Touchscreen control-panel view (M452dw model) ............................................................................ 5

Home screen layout .......................................................................................................... 6

How to use the touchscreen control panel ...................................................................... 7

Product specifications ........................................................................................................................................... 8

Technical specifications ...................................................................................................................... 8

Supported operating systems ............................................................................................................ 9

Mobile printing solutions .................................................................................................................. 10

Printer dimensions ............................................................................................................................ 11

Power consumption, electrical specifications, and acoustic emissions .......................................... 12

Operating-environment range .......................................................................................................... 12

Printer hardware setup and software installation ............................................................................................. 14

2 Paper trays ................................................................................................................................................. 15

Load paper into Tray 1 (multipurpose tray) ........................................................................................................ 16

Introduction ....................................................................................................................................... 16

Load paper into Tray 1 (multipurpose tray) ..................................................................................... 16

Tray 1 paper orientation ................................................................................................................... 18

Load paper into Tray 2 ......................................................................................................................................... 19

Introduction ....................................................................................................................................... 19

Load paper into Tray 2 ...................................................................................................................... 19

Tray 2 paper orientation ................................................................................................................... 22

Load and print envelopes .................................................................................................................................... 23

Introduction ....................................................................................................................................... 23

Print envelopes ................................................................................................................................. 23

Envelope orientation ......................................................................................................................... 24

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3 Supplies, accessories, and parts ................................................................................................................... 25

Order supplies, accessories, and parts ............................................................................................................... 26

Ordering ............................................................................................................................................. 26

Supplies and accessories .................................................................................................................. 26

Customer self-repair parts ............................................................................................................... 26

Replace the toner cartridges ............................................................................................................................... 28

Introduction ....................................................................................................................................... 28

Remove and replace the toner cartridges ........................................................................................ 29

4 Print ........................................................................................................................................................... 35

Print tasks (Windows) .......................................................................................................................................... 36

How to print (Windows) ..................................................................................................................... 36

Automatically print on both sides (Windows) .................................................................................. 37

Manually print on both sides (Windows) .......................................................................................... 37

Print multiple pages per sheet (Windows) ....................................................................................... 39

Select the paper type (Windows) ...................................................................................................... 39

Additional print tasks ........................................................................................................................ 39

Print tasks (OS X) ................................................................................................................................................. 41

How to print (OS X) ............................................................................................................................ 41

Automatically print on both sides (OS X) .......................................................................................... 41

Manually print on both sides (OS X) .................................................................................................. 41

Print multiple pages per sheet (OS X) ............................................................................................... 42

Select the paper type (OS X) ............................................................................................................. 42

Additional print tasks ........................................................................................................................ 42

Store print jobs on the product to print later or print privately ......................................................................... 44

Introduction ....................................................................................................................................... 44

Before you begin ............................................................................................................................... 44

Set up the printer for job storage ..................................................................................................... 44

Step one: Install the USB storage device ....................................................................... 44

Step two: Update the print driver ................................................................................... 45

Create a stored job (Windows) .......................................................................................................... 45

Print a stored job ............................................................................................................................... 47

Delete a stored job ............................................................................................................................ 48

Mobile printing ..................................................................................................................................................... 49

Introduction ....................................................................................................................................... 49

Wi-Fi Direct and NFC Printing (wireless models only) ...................................................................... 49

Enable or disable Wi-Fi Direct ......................................................................................... 49

Change the printer Wi-Fi Direct name ............................................................................ 50

HP ePrint via email ............................................................................................................................ 51

HP ePrint software ............................................................................................................................ 52

AirPrint ............................................................................................................................................... 52

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Android embedded printing .............................................................................................................. 52

Use walk-up USB printing (touchscreen models only) ....................................................................................... 54

Introduction ....................................................................................................................................... 54

Step one: Access USB files on the printer ......................................................................................... 54

Step two: Print USB documents ........................................................................................................ 54

Option one: Print documents .......................................................................................... 54

Option two: Print photos ................................................................................................ 55

5 Manage the product ..................................................................................................................................... 57

Use HP Web Services applications ...................................................................................................................... 58

Change the product connection type (Windows) ................................................................................................ 59

Advanced configuration with HP Embedded Web Server (EWS) and HP Device Toolbox (Windows) ................ 60

Advanced configuration with HP Utility for OS X ................................................................................................ 63

Open HP Utility .................................................................................................................................. 63

HP Utility features ............................................................................................................................. 63

Configure IP network settings ............................................................................................................................. 66

Introduction ....................................................................................................................................... 66

Printer sharing disclaimer ................................................................................................................. 66

View or change network settings ..................................................................................................... 66

Rename the printer on a network ..................................................................................................... 67

Manually configure IPv4 TCP/IP parameters from the control panel .............................................. 68

Product security features .................................................................................................................................... 70

Introduction ....................................................................................................................................... 70

Assign or change the system password using the HP Embedded Web Server ................................ 70

Economy conservation settings .......................................................................................................................... 72

Introduction ....................................................................................................................................... 72

Print with EconoMode ....................................................................................................................... 72

Set the Sleep/Auto Off After setting ................................................................................................. 72

Set the Shut Down After delay and configure the printer to use 1 watt or less of power .............. 73

Set the Delay Shut Down setting ...................................................................................................... 74

HP Web Jetadmin ................................................................................................................................................. 76

Update the firmware ........................................................................................................................................... 77

Method one: Update the firmware using the control panel ............................................................. 77

Method two: Update the firmware using the Firmware Update Utility ............................................ 78

6 Solve problems ........................................................................................................................................... 79

Customer support ................................................................................................................................................ 80

Control panel help system (touchscreen models only) ...................................................................................... 81

Restore the factory-set defaults ........................................................................................................................ 82

A “Cartridge is low” or “Cartridge is very low” message displays on the printer control panel ........................ 83

Change the “Very Low” settings ....................................................................................................... 83

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Order supplies ................................................................................................................................... 84

Product does not pick up paper or misfeeds ...................................................................................................... 85

Introduction ....................................................................................................................................... 85

The printer does not pick up paper ................................................................................................... 85

The printer picks up multiple sheets of paper .................................................................................. 87

Clear paper jams .................................................................................................................................................. 91

Introduction ....................................................................................................................................... 91

Experiencing frequent or recurring paper jams? .............................................................................. 91

Paper jam locations ........................................................................................................................... 93

Clear paper jams in Tray 1 ................................................................................................................. 94

Clear paper jams in Tray 2 ................................................................................................................. 97

Clear paper jams in the rear door and the fuser area (nw model) ................................................... 99

Clear paper jams in the output bin ................................................................................................. 101

Clear paper jams in the duplexer (dn and dw models only) ........................................................... 102

Improve print quality ......................................................................................................................................... 104

Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 104

Print from a different software program ....................................................................................... 104

Check the paper-type setting for the print job ............................................................................... 104

Check the paper type setting (Windows) ..................................................................... 104

Check the paper type setting (OS X) ............................................................................. 105

Check toner-cartridge status .......................................................................................................... 105

Clean the product ............................................................................................................................ 106

Print a cleaning page .................................................................................................... 106

Visually inspect the toner cartridge ............................................................................................... 107

Check paper and the printing environment .................................................................................... 107

Step one: Use paper that meets HP specifications ...................................................... 107

Step two: Check the environment ................................................................................ 107

Adjust color settings (Windows) ................................................................................... 108

Adjust color settings (Windows) ..................................................................................................... 109

Calibrate the printer to align the colors ......................................................................................... 110

Check the EconoMode settings ....................................................................................................... 111

Try a different print driver .............................................................................................................. 112

Solve wired network problems ......................................................................................................................... 113

Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 113

Poor physical connection ................................................................................................................ 113

The computer is using the incorrect IP address for the printer ..................................................... 113

The computer is unable to communicate with the printer ............................................................ 113

The printer is using incorrect link and duplex settings for the network ....................................... 114

New software programs might be causing compatibility problems ............................................. 114

The computer or workstation might be set up incorrectly ............................................................ 114

The printer is disabled, or other network settings are incorrect ................................................... 114

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Solve wireless network problems ..................................................................................................................... 115

Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 115

Wireless connectivity checklist ....................................................................................................... 115

The printer does not print after the wireless configuration completes ........................................ 116

The printer does not print, and the computer has a third-party firewall installed ....................... 116

The wireless connection does not work after moving the wireless router or printer ................... 116

Cannot connect more computers to the wireless printer .............................................................. 116

The wireless printer loses communication when connected to a VPN .......................................... 117

The network does not appear in the wireless networks list .......................................................... 117

The wireless network is not functioning ........................................................................................ 117

Perform a wireless network diagnostic test .................................................................................. 117

Reduce interference on a wireless network ................................................................................... 118

Index ........................................................................................................................................................... 119

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1 Product overview

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Product views

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Product specifications

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Printer hardware setup and software installation

For more information:

The following information is correct at the time of publication. For current information, see

support/colorljM452.

HP's all-inclusive help for the printer includes the following information:

●

Install and configure

●

Learn and use

●

Solve problems

●

Download software and firmware updates

●

Join support forums

●

Find warranty and regulatory information

www.hp.com/

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Product views

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Printer front view

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Printer back view

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2-line control-panel view (M452nw and M452dn models)

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Touchscreen control-panel view (M452dw model)

Printer front view

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1 2-line control panel (nw and dn models)

2 Near field communication (NFC) internal antenna (dw model only)

3 Walk-up USB port (for printing without a computer) (dw model only)

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4 Touchscreen control panel (dw model) (tilts up for easier viewing)

5 Regulatory label (inside the front door)

6Tray 2

7Tray 1

8 Power on/off button

9 Front door (provides toner cartridge access)

10 Output bin extension

11 Output bin

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Printer back view

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2

3

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1 Rear door (nw model only) (provides access for clearing jams)

2 Front door release button

3 Duplexer (dn and dw models only)

4 USB port for job storage

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5

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5 USB port for direct connection to a computer

6 Ethernet port

7 Power connection

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2-line control-panel view (M452nw and M452dn models)

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1 2-line control panel display This screen displays menus and printer information.

2 OK button Press the OK button for the following actions:

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Open the control-panel menus.

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Open a submenu displayed on the control-panel display.

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3

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4

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Select a menu item.

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Clear some errors.

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Begin a print job in response to a control-panel prompt (for example, when the
message Press [OK] to continue appears on the control-panel display).

3

Right arrow

4 Cancel

5 Wireless button (wireless models

only)

6

Back arrow

7

Left arrow

8 Ready LED The Ready light is on when the printer is ready to print. It blinks when the printer is

9 Attention LED The Attention light blinks when the printer requires user attention.

button

button Press this button to cancel a print job or to exit the control panel menus.

button

button

Use this button to navigate through the menus or to increase a value that appears on
the display.

Use this button to navigate the open the Wireless menu and wireless status
information.

Use this button for the following actions:

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Exit the control-panel menus.

●

Scroll back to a previous menu in a submenu list.

●

Scroll back to a previous menu item in a submenu list (without saving changes to
the menu item).

Use this button to navigate through the menus or to decrease a value that appears on
the display.

receiving print data, or when the printer is in sleep mode.

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Touchscreen control-panel view (M452dw model)

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1 Touchscreen The display provides access to menus, help animations, and printer information.

2 Home page screen indicator The display indicates which Home screen the control panel is currently displaying.

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4

5

Help

Home

Back

button

button

button

Touch this button to open the control-panel help system.

Touch this button to navigate to the Home screen.

Touch this button to return to the previous screen.

2

NOTE: While the control panel does not have a standard Cancel button, during many printer processes a

Cancel button appears on the touchscreen. This permits users to cancel a process before the printer

completes it.

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Home screen layout

The Home screen provides access to the printer features and indicates the current status of the printer.

Return to the Home screen at any time by touching the Home button on the printer control panel.

NOTE: The features that appear on the Home screen can vary, depending on the printer configuration.

1 2

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1 Reset button Touch this button to reset any temporary job settings to the default printer settings.

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3

2 Connection Information

button

3

Setup

4

Apps

5

Supplies

6 USB

7 Printer status This screen area provides information about the overall printer status.

8 Jobs

button

button

button

button Touch this button to open the USB Flash Drive menu.

button Touch this button to open the stored jobs feature.

Touch this button to open the Connection Information menu, which provides network information.

The button appears as either a wired network icon

depending on the type of network to which the printer is connected.

Touch this button to open the Setup menu.

Touch this button to open the Apps menu to print directly from select Web applications.

Touch this button to view information about supplies status.

or a wireless network icon ,

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How to use the touchscreen control panel

Use the following actions to use the printer touchscreen control panel.

Action Description Example

Touch

Swipe

Scroll

Touch an item on the screen to select that
item or open that menu. Also, when
scrolling through menus, briefly touch the
screen to stop the scrolling.

Touch the screen and then move the finger
horizontally to move the screen sideways.

Touch the screen, and then, without lifting
the finger, move the finger vertically to
move the screen.

Touch the Setup

Setup menu.

Swipe the Home screen to access the

Setup

Scroll through the Setup menu.

button.

button to open the

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Product specifications

IMPORTANT: The following specifications are correct at the time of publication, but they are subject to

change. For current information, see

●

Technical specifications

●

Supported operating systems

●

Mobile printing solutions

●

Printer dimensions

●

Power consumption, electrical specifications, and acoustic emissions

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Operating-environment range

Technical specifications

www.hp.com/support/colorljM452.

Model name

Product number

Paper handling 50-sheet multipurpose input tray

Tray 2 (250-sheet capacity)

Automatic duplex printing Not available

Connectivity 10/100/1000 Ethernet LAN

Hi-Speed USB 2.0

Walk-up USB port Not available Not available

Print server for wireless network

HP near field communication (NFC)

Control-panel display and input 2-line control panel Not available

Touchscreen control panel Not available Not available

Print Prints 27 pages per minute (ppm)

M452nw

CF388A

(Tray 1)

connection with IPv4 and IPv6

connectivity

Not available Not available
and Wi-Fi Direct for printing from
mobile devices

on A4 and 28 ppm on letter-size
paper

M452dn

CF389A

Not available

M452dw

CF394A

Walk-up USB printing (no

computer required)

Job storage and PIN-protected

printing

(Requires a 16 GB or greater USB
thumb drive.)

Not available Not available

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Supported operating systems

The following information applies to the printer-specific Windows PCL 6 and OS X print drivers.

Windows: The HP Software Installer installs the HP PCL.6, HP PCL-6, or HP PCL 6 driver depending on the
Windows operating system along with optional software when using the full software installer. See the
software installation notes for more information.

Mac computers and OS X: Mac computers and Apple mobile devices are supported with this printer. The OS X
print driver and print utility are available for download from hp.com and may also be available via Apple
Software Update. The HP installer software for OS X is not included in the in-box CD. Follow these steps to
download the OS X installer software:

1. Go to

www.hp.com/support/colorljM452.

2. Select Support Options, and then under Download Options select Drivers, Software & Firmware.

3. Click the operating system version, and then click the Download button.

Operating system Print driver installed Notes

Windows® XP SP3 or later, 32­bit

Windows Vista®, 32-bit The HP PCL.6 printer-specific print

Windows Server 2003 SP2 or
later, 32-bit

The HP PCL.6 printer-specific print
driver is installed for this operating
system as part of the basic software
installation. The basic installer
installs the driver and scan
application only.

driver is installed for this operating
system as part of the basic software
installation. The basic installer
installs the driver only.

The HP PCL.6 printer-specific print
driver is installed for this operating
system as part of the basic software
installation. The basic installer
installs the driver only.

The full software installation is not supported for this
operating system.

Microsoft retired mainstream support for Windows XP in
April 2009. HP will continue to provide best-effort support
for the discontinued XP operating system.

The full software installation is not supported for this
operating system.

The full software installation is not supported for this
operating system.

Use UPD drivers for 64-bit operating systems.

Microsoft retired mainstream support for Windows Server
2003 in July 2010. HP will continue to provide best-effort
support for the discontinued Server 2003 operating
system.

Windows 7 SP1 or later, 32-bit
and 64-bit

Windows 8, 32-bit and 64-bit The HP PCL-6 printer-specific print

Windows 8.1, 32-bit and 64-bit The HP PCL-6 printer-specific print

Windows 10 The HP PCL-6 printer-specific print

The HP PCL 6 printer-specific print
driver is installed for this operating
system as part of the full software
installation.

driver is installed for this operating
system as part of the basic software
installation.

driver is installed for this operating
system.

driver is installed for this operating
system.

Windows 8 RT support is provided through Microsoft IN OS
Version 4, 32-bit driver.

Windows 8.1 RT support is provided through Microsoft IN
OS Version 4, 32-bit driver.

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Operating system Print driver installed Notes

Windows Server 2008 SP2, 32­bit

Windows Server 2008 SP2, 64­bit

Windows Server 2008 R2, SP 1,
64-bit

Windows Server 2012, 64-bit The software installer does not

Windows Server 2012 R2, 64 bit The software installer does not

OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, OS X

10.9 Mavericks, and OS X 10.10
Yosemite

The HP PCL.6 printer-specific print
driver is installed for this operating
system as part of the basic software
installation.

The HP PCL.6 printer-specific print
driver is installed for this operating
system as part of the basic software
installation.

The HP PCL 6 printer-specific print
driver is installed for this operating
system as part of the basic software
installation.

support Windows Server 2012 but
the HP PCL 6 and HP PCL-6 printer­specific print drivers do support it.

support Windows Server 2012 but
the HP PCL 6 and HP PCL-6 printer­specific print drivers do support it.

The OS X print driver and print utility
are available for download from
hp.com and may also be available
via Apple Software Update. The HP
installer software for OS X is not
included in the in-box CD.

Download the HP PCL 6 or PCL-6 driver from the HP Web

www.hp.com/support/colorljM452, and use the

site
Windows Add Printer tool to install it.

Download the HP PCL 6 or PCL-6 driver from the HP Web

www.hp.com/support/colorljM452, and use the

site
Windows Add Printer tool to install it.

For OS X, download the full installer from the support Web
site for this printer.

1. Go to

2. Select Support Options, and then under Download

www.hp.com/support/colorljM452.

Options select Drivers, Software & Firmware.

NOTE: For a current list of supported operating systems, go to www.hp.com/support/colorljM452 for HP's

all-inclusive help for the printer.

NOTE: For details on client and server operating systems and for HP UPD PCL6, UPD PCL 5, and UPD PS

driver support for this printer, go to

Mobile printing solutions

The printer supports the following software for mobile printing:

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HP ePrint software

NOTE: The HP ePrint Software supports the following operating systems: Windows 7 SP 1 (32-bit and

64-bit); Windows 8 (32-bit and 64-bit); Windows 8.1 (32-bit and 64-bit); Windows 10 (32-bit and 64-bit);
and OS X versions 10.8 Mountain Lion, 10.9 Mavericks, and 10.10 Yosemite.

●

HP ePrint via email (Requires HP Web Services to be enabled and the printer to be registered with
HP Connected)

●

HP ePrint app (Available for Android, iOS, and Blackberry)

3. Click the operating system version, and then click the

Download button.

www.hp.com/go/upd and click the Specifications tab.

●

ePrint Enterprise app (Supported on all printers with ePrint Enterprise Server Software)

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HP All-in-One Remote app for iOS and Android devices

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Google Cloud Print

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AirPrint

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Android Printing

Printer dimensions

Figure 1-1 Dimensions for the M452nw model

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3

1

1

2

2

Printer fully closed Printer fully open

1. Height 295.7 mm (11.64 in) 295.7 mm (11.64 in)

2. Depth 453 mm (17.83 in) 1025 mm (40.35 in)

3. Width 413.6 mm (16.28 in) 413.6 mm (16.28 in)

Weight (with cartridges) 17.5 kg (38.58 lb)

Figure 1-2 Dimensions for the M452dn and M452dw models

3

3

1

1

2

2

Printer fully closed Printer fully open

1. Height 295.7 mm (11.64 in) 295.7 mm (11.64 in) (dn model)

339.6 mm (13.37 in) (dw model)

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Printer fully closed Printer fully open

2. Depth 472.3 mm (18.59 in) 1124.4 mm (44.27 in)

3. Width 413.6 mm (16.28 in) 413.6 mm (16.28 in)

Weight (with cartridges) 18.9 kg (41.67 lb)

Figure 1-3 Dimensions for models with optional Tray 3

3

1

2

Printer fully closed Printer fully open

1. Height 427.7 mm (16.83 in) 427.7 mm (16.83 in) (nw and dn models)

2. Depth 453 mm (17.83 in) (nw model)

472.3 mm (18.59 in) (dn and dw models)

3. Width 413.6 mm (16.28 in) 413.6 mm (16.28 in)

3

1

2

471.6 mm (18.56 in) (dw model)

1025 mm (40.35 in) (nw model)

1124.4 mm (44.27 in) (dn and dw models)

Weight (with cartridges) 22.7 kg (50.04 lb) (nw model)

24.1 kg (53.13 lb) (dn and dw models)

Power consumption, electrical specifications, and acoustic emissions

See www.hp.com/support/colorljM452 for current information.

CAUTION: Power requirements are based on the country/region where the printer is sold. Do not convert

operating voltages. This will damage the printer and void the printer warranty.

Operating-environment range

Table 1-1 Operating-environment specifications

Environment Recommended Allowed

Temperature 17° to 27°C (62.6° to 80.6°F) 15° to 30°C (59° to 86°F)

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Table 1-1 Operating-environment specifications (continued)

Environment Recommended Allowed

Relative humidity 30% to 70% relative humidity (RH) 30% to 80% RH

Altitude Not applicable 0 to 3048 m (0 to 10,000 ft)

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Printer hardware setup and software installation

For basic setup instructions, see the Setup Poster and Getting Started Guide that came with the printer. For
additional instructions, go to HP support on the Web.

Go to

www.hp.com/support/colorljM452 for HP's all-inclusive help for the printer. Find the following support:

●

Install and configure

●

Learn and use

●

Solve problems

●

Download software and firmware updates

●

Join support forums

●

Find warranty and regulatory information

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2 Paper trays

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Load paper into Tray 1 (multipurpose tray)

●

Load paper into Tray 2

●

Load and print envelopes

For more information:

The following information is correct at the time of publication. For current information, see

support/colorljM452.

HP's all-inclusive help for the printer includes the following information:

●

Install and configure

●

Learn and use

●

Solve problems

●

Download software and firmware updates

●

Join support forums

●

Find warranty and regulatory information

www.hp.com/

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Load paper into Tray 1 (multipurpose tray)

Introduction

Use Tray 1 to print single-page documents, documents that require multiple paper types, or envelopes.

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Load paper into Tray 1 (multipurpose tray)

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Tray 1 paper orientation

Load paper into Tray 1 (multipurpose tray)

1. Open Tray 1.

2. Press the tab on the right paper guide to move the paper

width guides outward, and then slide out the tray extension.

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3. Place the paper stack in the tray, and then adjust the side

guides so that they lightly touch the stack, but do not bend it.
For information about how to orient the paper, see

paper orientation on page 18.

Tray 1

4. At the computer, begin the printing process from the software

application. Make sure that the driver is set to the correct
paper type and size for the paper being printed from Tray 1.

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Tray 1 paper orientation

When using paper that requires a specific orientation, load it according to the information in the following
table.

Paper type Output How to load paper

Letterhead or preprinted 1-sided printing Face-up

Top edge leading into the printer

Letterhead or preprinted 2-sided printing Face-down

Top edge away from the printer

123

123

Prepunched 1-sided printing or 2-sided printing Face-up

Holes toward the left side of the printer

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Load paper into Tray 2

Introduction

The following information describes how to load paper in Tray 2.

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Load paper into Tray 2

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Tray 2 paper orientation

Load paper into Tray 2

1. Open the tray.

2. Adjust the paper-width guides by squeezing the adjustment

latches on the guides and then sliding the guides to the size
of the paper being used.

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3. To load legal-size paper, extend the tray front by squeezing

the front latch and pulling the front of the tray.

NOTE: When loaded with legal-size paper, Tray 2 extends

from the front of the printer approximately 51 mm (2 in).

4. Load paper into the tray.

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