HP (Hewlett-Packard) IU 690 User Manual

Installation and

User's Guide

for HP LaserJet 4200, 4300, 4250, 4350

TowerTray

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Manual TowerTrayTM for

Hewlett-Packard LaserJet 4250 / 4350 Printers

TABLE OF CONTENTS 1

PREFACE 3

UNPACKING 4

BOX CONTENTS 6

INSTALLATION Hardware Installation 7 Printer Panel Settings 11 Software Installation 12 How to turn the system on 13 Upgrade for HP LJ 4250 / 4350 13

OPERATING Reloading Paper 14 Out of Paper 14 Paper Jam 14

PAPER QUALITY GUIDELINES 16

APPENDIX A - Printer Specific Notes 17 APPENDIX B - Tips & Hints 18 APPENDIX C - Standard Applications 22 APPENDIX D - PCL Paper Selection Commands 23 APPENDIX E - Troubleshooting 24 APPENDIX F - Printer Selftest Pages 26

Configuration Page 27 Paper Handling Configuration Page 28 Event Log Page 29

APPENDIX G - TowerTray Selftest 30 APPENDIX H - Cleaning and Maintenance 31 APPENDIX I - TowerTray Specifications 32

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PREFACE

Congratulations! You selected TowerTray, a modular expandable, sheet feeder specifically designed in collaboration with Hewlett-Packard, USA, to extend the paper handling capabilities of the HP LaserJet 4200 / 4300 / 4250 / 4350.

The TowerTray Option offers new possibilities. You can

• select from up to 9 different paper types directly from your PC.

• print extra copies instead of going to the copier to make copies. You get better copies and you can color code copies of documents on color paper to help clearly identify a copy. The color already defines the addressee and you will save the marking of the copies.

• realize an attractive alternative to the multi-part forms printed on conventional impact printers. You will get better copies, raise the flexibility and you will save money on expensive preprints and chemical papers.

We encourage you to read this manual carefully to ensure correct installation and reliable operation. While installing TowerTray, or whenever an unclear situation arises, please also consult the user's manuals of your HP LaserJet 4200 / 4300 / 4250 / 4350, your computer system, your application software and your network software.

The name TowerTray is generic to the TowerTray family of automatic sheet feeders and is used throughout this manual. TowerTray and additional trays for TowerTray (Middle Trays) have these part number assignements:

TowerTray 221000 ⇒ Part No.: 221000

Additional Trays ⇒ Part No.: 206011

(*only for TowerTray use)

* Additional TowerTray trays do work only within the TowerTray setup. For use within the HP LaserJet setup do order the original HP trays via your prefered Hewlett-Packard source. See page 8: Array of Trays and page 17: Original HP 500-Sheet Tray.

A plate showing type, designation and serial number is located next to the power inlet of the TowerTray. Please refer to this designation and the serial number whenever you call your service organization.

D&P International B.V., reserves the right to make changes to its products or services without prior notice and without incurring any obligations to incorporate such changes in units or publications shipped.

D&P International B.V. shall in no event be liable for incidental or consequential damages arising from the use of its equipment.

TowerTray™ is a registered trademark of Rutishauser Data AG. Windows™ is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corp. TowerTray Support Software for Windows™ is a copyrighted product of D&P International B.V. Other products and brand names mentioned are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

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UNPACKING

Note:

Prior to delivery, your TowerTray was thoroughly tested and carefully packaged. Please check your unit for transportation damage and/or missing parts immediately upon re ceipt.

It is advisable to get a second person to help you unpack the unit.

Warning:

TowerTray Base-Unit weighs 25 kilograms (56 pounds). To prevent back strain or injury, bend your knees when lifting the unit, and get help if you need.

To unpack the TowerTray unit, proceed as follows (see figure next page):

• Cut the packing strips and open the top of the shipping container.

• Lift the Top-Module Unit (no. 1) out of the box.

• Remove the accessories box (no.2). It contains the rollers, tilt protection, the power and data cable, one CDROM and flyer.

• Lift Base-Unit (no. 3) out of the box. Use two persons for this step due to the weight of the Base-Unit.

• Insert the rollers from the accessories box with some force onto the shafts on the TowerTray Base-Unit until they snap into position with an audible click.

• Bring the TowerTray Base Unit into an upright position.

• Unpack Top-Module and place it on top of TowerTray Base-Unit

Re-packing It is recommended that you keep the packaging material and inserts for proper protection of the unit and its parts in

case of reshipment. To repack TowerTray, follow the above steps in reverse order. Be sure that all accessories including manuals and

CD-ROM are packed in the box. Insert the four blue shock absorbers and close the container. Ensure TowerTray is correctly seated and cushioned.

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UNPACKING

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BOX CONTENTS

Note:

Prior to delivery, your TowerTray was thoroughly tested and carefully packaged. Please check your unit for transportation damage and/or missing parts immediately upon re ceipt.

Box Contents

• TowerTray Base-Unit

• TowerTray Top-Unit

• Accessories box

Accessories Box Contents

• TowerTray note

• TowerTray manual and

software (CD)

• data cable

• power cable

• two tilt protections

• four rollers

• data cable adapter

• hexagonal wrench

• four hexagonal screws

• one set of self-adhesive

labels

• bracket with screws and anchors

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INSTALLATION

Warning:

TowerTray may weigh up to 25 kilograms (55 pounds) depending on configuration. To prevent back strain or injury, enlist the help of someone and bend your knees when lifting the unit.

Warning: POWER OFF your printer and TowerTray and disconnect all power and interface cables before you proceed with the installation.

Hardware Installation

Remove Transportation Insert

• Pull all the trays out, detach the red tape and remove the transportation inserts.

• Re-insert and close the trays.

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INSTALLATION

Position and Connect Printer

Warning:

The printer may weigh up to 34 kilograms (75 pounds). Enlist the help of a second person to lift the unit. To prevent back strain or injury, bend your knees when lifting the unit.

Note:

To meet requirements for absolute toppling security TowerTray has to be equipped with the supplied tilt protection (see picture). Also, never open more than one tray at the same time.

Note for HP LaserJet 4250 and 4350 users:

If you are using more than 2 additional HP Trays, then the TowerTray / HP LaserJet unit has to be fixed to a building wall. To do so, please refer to page 10 of this manual.

• Carefully lift the laser printer onto TowerTray. Make sure you utilize the locking mechanism on the tray’s and printer’s left side.

Arrangement of trays: The TowerTray Unit can only operate with TowerTray trays where-

as the HP LaserJet Unit can only operate with original HP trays. Therefore it is essential not to mix TowerTray trays with the original HP trays – TowerTray trays are easily distinguished by the TowerTray Sticker on it’s front panel. Note: The TowerTray Unit can consist of up to four trays (one Bottom, two middle and one Top tray) .

Data Connection

Without Stacker

Connect printer and TowerTray with the data cable (see picture): one end with the printer and the other end with TowerTray. Use the

provided Adapter as a intermediate piece (see picture next page).

Caution: Only move TowerTray to another place with drawers closed and without printer on top to avoid hazard of toppling. Do not roll the

TowerTray with more than 4 trays on top – remove any surplus trays. Drawers need to be secured against unintentional opening. Be careful when crossing doorsteps or different flooring materials. Be sure that the trays interlocking mechanism are applied

Tilt protections

DataCabel position on unit without stacker – arrows indicating

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Adapter

Detail view of data cabel positioning

With stacker

• Connect stacker and TowerTray with the provided data cable (see

picture): one end with the stacker and the other end with the TowerTray port. The data communication between TowerTray and printer takes place via stacker.

Note:

The adapter will not be needed in the configuration with stacker.

Caution:

Only move TowerTray to another place with drawers closed and without printer on top to avoid hazard of toppling. Do not roll the

INSTALLATION

Data-Cable position on unit with stacker – arrows indicating connection socket

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