Hp LASERJET 4345MFP Software Technical Reference
HP LaserJet 4345mfp
Software Technical Reference
HP LaserJet 4345mfp
Software Technical Reference
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Table of contents
1 Purpose and scope
Introduction..............................................................................................................................................1
HP LaserJet 4345mfp models.................................................................................................................2
Printing-system software CD...................................................................................................................5
HP LaserJet print drivers .......................................................................................................5
Software features....................................................................................................................5
Printing system and installer..................................................................................6
HP LaserJet 4345mfp printing-system software CD for Windows
systems .................................................................................................6
Installer features....................................................................................8
HP LaserJet print drivers........................................................................................9
HP PCL 6, PCL 5, and PS Emulation Drivers.......................................9
Print driver version numbers for Windows operating systems............10
Macintosh and Macintosh-compatible printing system.......................10
Additional driver availability.................................................................11
Driver Autoconfiguration.......................................................................................11
Update Now..........................................................................................................11
HP Driver Preconfiguration..................................................................................11
HP LaserJet documentation.................................................................................................12
HP LaserJet 4345mfp User Guide.......................................................................13
HP LaserJet 4345mfp series Printing System Install Notes ...............................14
HP Embedded Web Server Guide.......................................................................14
HP Driver Preconfiguration Support Guide..........................................................15
HP Jetdirect Administrator's Guide......................................................................15
HP Device Installer Customization Wizard..........................................................15
Structure and availability of the software CD........................................................................................17
In-box file layout ...................................................................................................................17
HP LaserJet software CD, Windows partition .....................................................17
HP LaserJet software CD, Macintosh partition....................................................18
Availability and fulfillment......................................................................................................18
In-box CDs ..........................................................................................................18
Web deployment..................................................................................................23
Printing-system software ....................................................................24
Standalone drivers .............................................................................24
Other operating systems.....................................................................24
Software component availability .........................................................25
2 Software description
Introduction............................................................................................................................................27
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Supported operating systems ...............................................................................................................28
Technology background information.....................................................................................................29
Driver Configuration..............................................................................................................29
Bidirectional communication................................................................................29
Enterprise AutoConfiguration...............................................................................30
HP Driver Preconfiguration...................................................................................................32
Lockable features ................................................................................................33
HP Driver Diagnostic Printer Check tool...............................................................................33
HP Printer Access Tool.........................................................................................................34
Euro character .....................................................................................................................34
HP Embedded Web Server and HP Toolbox.......................................................................34
HP Embedded Web Server .................................................................................................35
The HP EWS frame..............................................................................................36
Information tab.....................................................................................................36
Links to off-product solutions...............................................................................37
Device Status ......................................................................................................37
Configuration Page .............................................................................................38
Settings tab..........................................................................................................40
Configure device..................................................................................................40
Alerts....................................................................................................................41
Security................................................................................................................43
Digital Sending tab...............................................................................................43
General................................................................................................43
Send to E-mail.....................................................................................44
Send to Fax.........................................................................................45
Addressing...........................................................................................46
Address Book......................................................................................47
Log.......................................................................................................48
Preferences.........................................................................................48
Networking tab ....................................................................................................49
Configuration section...........................................................................50
Security section...................................................................................51
Diagnostics section.............................................................................51
Network settings .................................................................................51
HP Toolbox...........................................................................................................................51
HP Toolbox requirements....................................................................................51
Installing HP Toolbox...........................................................................................52
To view the HP Toolbox.......................................................................................52
The HP Toolbox Frame .......................................................................................52
Top banner...........................................................................................................53
Status tab.............................................................................................................53
Alerts tab..............................................................................................................54
Linking to the HP Embedded Web Server...........................................................55
Other Links ..........................................................................................................56
HP Web Jetadmin.................................................................................................................5 7
HP Digital Sending Software................................................................................................59
Foreign Interface Harness....................................................................................................59
Bluetooth...............................................................................................................................59
Remote firmware update .....................................................................................................60
Determining the current level of firmware ...........................................................60
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Downloading the new firmware from the HP Web site........................................60
Remote firmware update by using FTP through a browser.................................61
Remote firmware update by using FTP on a direct network connection.............61
Windows operating systems................................................................61
Macintosh operating systems..............................................................62
Remote firmware update through a local Windows port .....................................63
Windows 98 or Windows Me...............................................................63
Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows
Server 2003.........................................................................................64
Remote firmware update through a Windows network .......................................65
Remote firmware update for UNIX systems .......................................................65
Remote firmware update by using Fetch (Mac OS 9.x only)...............................65
Remote firmware update by using the HP LaserJet Utility (Mac OS 9.x only)....66
Remote firmware update by using the LPR command .......................................66
Remote firmware update through HP Web Jetadmin .........................................67
Printer messages during the firmware update.....................................................68
Troubleshooting a firmware update ....................................................................68
Printing print-ready documents from a command line .........................................................69
Print-ready file printing by using FTP through a browser....................................70
Print-ready file printing by using FTP on a direct network connection................70
Windows operating systems................................................................70
Macintosh operating systems..............................................................71
Print-ready printing by using a local Windows port..............................................72
Windows 98 or Windows Me...............................................................72
Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows
Server 2003 ........................................................................................73
Print-ready file printing in a Windows network.....................................................73
Print-ready file printing in UNIX systems.............................................................73
Print-ready file printing by using Fetch (Mac OS 9.x only)..................................73
File printing by using the HP LaserJet Utility (Mac OS 9.x only) ........................74
Print-ready file printing by using the LPR command ..........................................74
Driver-feature comparison in various operating systems.....................................................75
Job stream output ...............................................................................................75
PJL/PJL Encoding................................................................................................76
Job tracking..........................................................................................................76
Connectivity .........................................................................................................77
Bidirectional communication ...............................................................................77
HP Driver Preconfiguration .................................................................................78
Bundle support.....................................................................................................78
Tray and paper assignment.................................................................................79
Installable options ...............................................................................................79
UI features ...........................................................................................................80
Help features .......................................................................................................80
Quick Sets............................................................................................................81
Media Sizes..........................................................................................................81
Media Types.........................................................................................................81
Job storage ..........................................................................................................82
Print-quality and resolution..................................................................................83
Reordering Options..............................................................................................83
Resizing options...................................................................................................84
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Other document options.......................................................................................84
Watermarks .........................................................................................................85
Alternative source/paper type..............................................................................85
Printing destination...............................................................................................86
Finishing Options.................................................................................................86
Font support.........................................................................................................87
Postscript-specific features..................................................................................88
3 HP traditional print drivers for Windows
Introduction............................................................................................................................................91
HP traditional PCL 6 and HP traditional PCL 5 driver features ............................................................92
Access to print drivers...........................................................................................................92
Access to print drivers in Windows NT 4.0..........................................................92
Document Default driver tabs..............................................................92
Properties driver tabs..........................................................................93
Access to print drivers in Windows 98 and Windows Me....................................93
Help system..........................................................................................................................94
What's this? Help.................................................................................................94
Context-sensitive Help.........................................................................................94
Incompatible Options messages .........................................................................94
Bubble Help..........................................................................................................95
Finishing tab features............................................................................................................96
Print Task Quick Sets ..........................................................................................97
Default Print Settings...........................................................................97
User Guide Print Settings .................................................................100
Document Options.............................................................................................100
Print on Both Sides ...........................................................................100
Flip Pages Up ...................................................................................101
Booklet Printing.................................................................................101
Pages per Sheet................................................................................103
Print Page Borders............................................................................104
Page Order........................................................................................104
Document preview image...................................................................................104
Print Quality group box.......................................................................................105
Print Quality Details for the HP Traditional PCL 6 Driver..................105
Print Quality Details for the HP Traditional PCL 5 Driver..................107
Automatically printing on both sides.................................101
Book and Booklet Printing................................................102
Printing a Booklet.............................................102
Printing a Book.................................................103
Current Setting..................................................................106
Output Settings.................................................................106
Resolution........................................................107
Resolution Enhancement technology (REt).....107
Scale Patterns (WYSIWYG)............................107
Print all Text as Black......................................107
Font Settings ....................................................................107
Current Setting..................................................................108
Graphic Settings...............................................................108
Output Settings.................................................................109
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Resolution........................................................109
Resolution Enhancement technology (REt).....109
Scale Patterns (WYSIWYG)............................109
Print all Text as Black......................................109
Font Settings ....................................................................110
Effects tab features.............................................................................................................110
Print Task Quick Sets.........................................................................................111
Fit To Page.........................................................................................................111
Print Document On setting ...............................................................111
Scale to Fit.........................................................................................111
% of Normal Size...............................................................................112
Watermarks........................................................................................................112
Watermarks drop-down menu...........................................................113
First Page Only..................................................................................113
Edit.....................................................................................................113
Current Watermarks.........................................................114
Watermark Message.........................................................115
Message Angle.................................................................115
Document preview image.................................................115
Font Attributes..................................................................115
Name................................................................115
Color.................................................................116
Shading............................................................116
Size..................................................................116
Style.................................................................116
Default settings................................................116
Paper tab features..............................................................................................................116
Print Task Quick Sets.........................................................................................117
Paper Options....................................................................................................118
Size is................................................................................................118
Source Is...........................................................................................119
Type is ..............................................................................................119
Custom..............................................................................................120
Name................................................................................121
Save, Delete, or Rename.................................................122
Custom size (width and height controls) .........................123
Custom width and height control limits.............................123
Paper and envelope icons...............................124
Dynamic measurement units ...........................................124
Close.................................................................................124
Use Different Paper/Covers..............................................................125
First Page..........................................................................125
Front Cover.......................................................................126
Other Pages......................................................................127
Last Page..........................................................................128
Back Cover.......................................................................129
Document preview image...................................................................................130
Product image....................................................................................................131
Output tab features.............................................................................................................131
Print Task Quick Sets.........................................................................................132
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Output Options...................................................................................................133
Output Bin Options.............................................................................................133
Document preview image...................................................................................133
Product image....................................................................................................133
Job Storage tab features....................................................................................................133
Job Storage tab..................................................................................................134
Print Task Quick Sets.........................................................................................135
Status group box................................................................................................136
Job Storage Mode..............................................................................................136
Off......................................................................................................136
Proof and Hold ..................................................................................136
Private Job.........................................................................................137
Using a PIN for Private Job..............................................137
Quick Copy .......................................................................................137
Stored Job.........................................................................................137
PIN.....................................................................................................................138
Job notification...................................................................................................138
User Name.........................................................................................................138
Job Name...........................................................................................................139
Using Job Storage features when printing.........................................................139
Releasing a Job Storage print job.....................................................139
Deleting a Job Storage print job........................................................140
Basics tab features ............................................................................................................140
Print Task Quick Sets.........................................................................................141
Copies................................................................................................................142
Orientation .........................................................................................................142
Document preview image...................................................................................142
About .................................................................................................................142
Properties tabs....................................................................................................................143
NT Forms tab features ......................................................................................144
Configuring the trays.........................................................................145
Configure tab features .......................................................................................145
Printer Model.....................................................................................146
Paper Handling Options....................................................................147
Duplexing Unit..................................................................147
Envelope Feeder..............................................................147
Mopier Enabled ................................................................148
Mopier mode and collation...............................148
Optional Paper Destinations.............................................148
Optional Paper Sources ..................................................149
Other Options....................................................................................149
More configuration options...............................................149
Storage.............................................................150
Fonts................................................................150
Allow Scaling from Large Paper......................152
Alternative letterhead mode.............................152
Ignore Application Collation.............................152
Printer memory................................................152
Include types in application source list ...........153
Automatic configuration.....................................................................153
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Printer image.....................................................................................153
HP Traditional Postscript 3 Emulation Driver features........................................................................154
Access to print drivers........................................................................................................154
Access to print drivers in Windows NT 4.0........................................................154
Properties driver tabs........................................................................155
Access to print-driver settings in Windows 98 and Windows Me......................155
PS 3 emulation support for the HP LaserJet 4345mfp.......................................................155
Help system........................................................................................................................156
What's this Help.................................................................................................156
Context-sensitive Help.......................................................................................156
Page Setup tab features.....................................................................................................156
Advanced tab features........................................................................................................157
Paper/Output......................................................................................................158
Graphic...............................................................................................................159
Document Options.............................................................................................159
Page Layout Option...........................................................................................159
PostScript Options.............................................................................................160
Printer Features.................................................................................................161
Job Storage tab features....................................................................................................163
Job Storage tab..................................................................................................164
Status group box................................................................................................164
Job Storage Mode..............................................................................................164
Off......................................................................................................165
Proof and Hold ..................................................................................165
Private Job ........................................................................................165
Using a PIN for Private Job..............................................166
Quick Copy .......................................................................................166
Stored Job ........................................................................................166
Job Identification................................................................................................167
User Name........................................................................................167
Job Name..........................................................................................167
PIN.....................................................................................................168
Using Job Storage features when printing.........................................................168
Releasing a Job Storage print job.....................................................168
Deleting a Job Storage print job........................................................169
Device Settings tab ............................................................................................................169
Form to Tray Assignment...................................................................................171
Font Substitution Table......................................................................................172
Postscript Configure...........................................................................................172
Available PostScript Memory............................................................172
Output Protocol..................................................................................172
Send Ctrl-D Before Each Job............................................................172
Send Ctrl-D After Each Job...............................................................173
Job Timeout.......................................................................................173
Wait Timeout.....................................................................................173
Minimum Font Size to Download as Outline.....................................173
Maximum Font Size to Download as Outline....................................173
Installable Options..............................................................................................173
Tray 3................................................................................................174
Tray 4................................................................................................174
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Tray 5................................................................................................174
Duplex Unit (for 2-sided Printing)......................................................174
Envelope Feeder...............................................................................174
Printer Hard Disk...............................................................................174
Mopier Mode......................................................................................175
Job Storage.......................................................................................175
Accessory Output Bin........................................................................175
Printer Memory..................................................................................175
4 HP PCL 6, HP PCL 5, and HP PS 3 emulation unidrivers for Windows
Introduction..........................................................................................................................................177
HP PCL 6, HP PCL 5, and PS Emulation Unidriver features..............................................................178
Access to print drivers........................................................................................................178
Help system........................................................................................................................179
What's this? Help...............................................................................................179
Context-sensitive Help.......................................................................................179
Incompatible Print Settings messages...............................................................179
Advanced tab features........................................................................................................180
Paper/Output......................................................................................................181
Copy Count .......................................................................................181
Collated.............................................................................182
Graphic options..................................................................................................182
Document Options.............................................................................................182
Advanced Printing Features..............................................................182
Print Optimizations ...........................................................................183
Printer Features.................................................................................183
Print All Text as Black.......................................................183
Send TrueType as Bitmap ...............................................183
REt....................................................................................183
Alternative letterhead mode..............................................184
Graphics Mode.................................................................184
Layout Options..................................................................................184
Page Order.......................................................................184
Paper/Quality tab features..................................................................................................184
Print Task Quick Sets.........................................................................................185
Default Print Settings.........................................................................186
User Guide Print Settings..................................................................189
Type new Quick Set name here .......................................................189
Paper Options....................................................................................................190
Size is................................................................................................190
Custom..............................................................................................191
Name................................................................................191
Paper size ........................................................................191
Units..................................................................................192
Custom width and height control limits.............................192
Source Is...........................................................................................193
Type is...............................................................................................193
Use Different Paper/Covers..............................................................194
Front Cover.......................................................................194
First Page..........................................................................196
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Other Pages......................................................................197
Last Page..........................................................................198
Back Cover.......................................................................198
Document preview image...................................................................................200
Print Quality group box.......................................................................................200
Effects tab features.............................................................................................................200
Print Task Quick Sets.........................................................................................201
Resizing options.................................................................................................202
Actual Size.........................................................................................202
Print Document On ...........................................................................202
Scale to Fit ........................................................................................202
% of Normal Size...............................................................................203
Document preview image...................................................................................203
Watermarks........................................................................................................203
Current watermarks...........................................................................204
Watermark Message.........................................................................205
Message Angle..................................................................................205
Font Attributes...................................................................................205
Name................................................................................205
Color.................................................................................206
Shading.............................................................................206
Size...................................................................................206
Style..................................................................................206
Default settings.................................................................206
Finishing tab features.........................................................................................................206
Print Task Quick Sets.........................................................................................207
Document Options.............................................................................................208
Print on Both Sides............................................................................208
Automatically printing on both sides.................................208
Flip Pages Up....................................................................................209
Booklet layout....................................................................................209
Book and Booklet Printing................................................209
Printing a Booklet.............................................210
Printing a Book.................................................210
Pages per Sheet................................................................................210
Print Page Borders............................................................................210
Page Order........................................................................................210
Document preview image...................................................................................211
Orientation..........................................................................................................211
Output tab features.............................................................................................................212
Print Task Quick Sets.........................................................................................213
Output Options...................................................................................................213
Document preview image...................................................................................213
Output Bin Options.............................................................................................213
Job Storage tab features....................................................................................................214
Job Storage tab..................................................................................................214
Print Task Quick Sets.........................................................................................215
Status group box................................................................................................216
Job Storage Mode..............................................................................................216
Off......................................................................................................216
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Proof and Hold ..................................................................................216
Private Job.........................................................................................216
Using a PIN for Private Job .............................................217
Quick Copy........................................................................................217
Stored Job.........................................................................................217
Require PIN........................................................................................................218
Job notification...................................................................................................218
User Name.........................................................................................................218
Job Name...........................................................................................................219
Using Job Storage features when printing.........................................................219
Releasing a Job Storage print job.....................................................220
Deleting a Job Storage print job........................................................220
Services tab features..........................................................................................................220
Properties tabs....................................................................................................................221
Device Settings .................................................................................................221
Form to Tray Assignment..................................................................222
Font Substitution Table.....................................................................223
External Fonts...................................................................................224
Installing external fonts.....................................................224
Removing external fonts...................................................225
Postscript options..............................................................................225
Available PostScript Memory............................................225
Output Protocol.................................................................226
Send Ctrl-D Before Each Job...........................................226
Send Ctrl-D After Each Job .............................................226
Convert Gray Text to PostScript Gray..............................226
Convert Gray Graphics to PostScript Gray......................226
Add Euro Currency Symbol to PostScript Fonts..............227
Job Timeout......................................................................227
Wait Timeout.....................................................................227
Minimum Font Size to Download as Outline....................227
Maximum Font Size to Download as Outline ..................227
Installable Options.............................................................................227
Automatic Configuration...................................................228
Envelope Feeder..............................................................228
Tray 3................................................................................228
Tray 4................................................................................228
Tray 5................................................................................228
Duplex Unit (for 2-Sided Printing) ....................................228
Accessory Output Bin.......................................................228
Postscript Passthrough.....................................................229
Printer Hard Disk..............................................................229
Job Storage......................................................................229
Mopier Mode.....................................................................229
Mopier mode and collation...............................230
Printer Memory.................................................................230
About tab............................................................................................................231
5 Installing the Windows printing-system components
Introduction..........................................................................................................................................233
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Supported Windows operating systems..............................................................................................234
Windows system requirements...........................................................................................................235
Font support.........................................................................................................................................236
Basic fonts .........................................................................................................................236
Default fonts........................................................................................................................236
Installation instructions........................................................................................................................242
General installation for Windows 98, Me, 2000, and XP operating systems ....................242
Installing from the printing-system CD...............................................................242
Installing from a network or from downloaded files ..........................................243
Detailed Windows installation.............................................................................................243
Using the Back and Cancel buttons...................................................................243
Modifying a pre-existing installation...................................................................243
Typical Installation dialog box sequence...........................................................244
Custom Installation.............................................................................................270
Installing print drivers by using the Add Printer feature.....................................271
Installer Customization Wizard for Windows.....................................................271
Running the installer customization wizard.......................................272
Dialogs...............................................................................................272
Distribution.........................................................................................288
Point and Print installation for Windows 98, Me, NT 4.0, 2000, XP, and
2003...................................................................................................................289
Setting a default printer.......................................................................................................290
6 Installation for Macintosh, Linux, UNIX, and OS/2 operating systems
Introduction..........................................................................................................................................291
System requirements...........................................................................................................................292
Macintosh............................................................................................................................292
Linux....................................................................................................................................292
UNIX....................................................................................................................................292
OS/2....................................................................................................................................292
Macintosh Installation..........................................................................................................................293
Macintosh component descriptions....................................................................................293
HP LaserJet PPDs.............................................................................................293
PDEs..................................................................................................................293
HP Toolbox.........................................................................................................293
HP Embedded Web Server................................................................................294
Install notes........................................................................................................294
Online help.........................................................................................................294
Screen fonts.......................................................................................................294
Font support......................................................................................294
Installing the Macintosh printing system.............................................................................298
To install the HP LaserJet printing-system software for the Macintosh OS......298
To set up an AppleTalk networked Printer with Mac OS 9.x ............................299
To set up a Printer with Mac OS X.....................................................................299
To set up an IP/LPR networked Printer with Mac OS 9.x..................................299
Uninstalling the Macintosh printing system........................................................................300
In-box disk layout................................................................................................................300
Folders and files added through installation of the HP LaserJet 4345mfp software
(Mac OS).............................................................................................................................300
Mac OS Classic installation................................................................................................300
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7 Engineering detail
Introduction..........................................................................................................................................307
Media attributes...................................................................................................................................308
HP Toolbox..........................................................................................................................................314
Configuring accessory output bins through HP Web Jetadmin...........................................................316
Main Install dialog box sequence.......................................................................300
HP LaserJet Screen Fonts Installer dialog box sequence.................................303
Mac OS X installation.........................................................................................................304
Main Install dialog box sequence.......................................................................304
Media sources and destinations.........................................................................................308
Tray configurations.............................................................................................................308
Media-source commands...................................................................................................309
Media types and sizes........................................................................................................310
Driver features and attributes.............................................................................310
PCL 6 custom media sizes................................................................................312
Paper type commands.......................................................................................313
Enabling or disabling HP Toolbox support.........................................................................314
Uninstalling HP Toolbox through the Windows Start Menu...............................................314
Uninstalling HP Toolbox through the Windows Add/Remove Programs Control Panel
applet..................................................................................................................................314
Manually uninstalling HP Toolbox in Macintosh Operating Systems.................................315
Index....................................................................................................................................................................317
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List of tables
Table 1-1 Features of the HP LaserJet 4345mfp models................................................................................2
Table 1-2 Print drivers included with the HP LaserJet 4345mfp......................................................................5
Table 1-3 Documentation availability.............................................................................................................13
Table 1-4 CD AM - Americas and Europe......................................................................................................19
Table 1-5 CD WE - Western Europe and Arabic............................................................................................21
Table 1-6 CD NE - Northern Europe and Russian.........................................................................................21
Table 1-7 CD EE - Eastern Europe................................................................................................................22
Table 1-8 CD AS - Asia..................................................................................................................................23
Table 1-9 Software component availability for HP LaserJet 4345mfp...........................................................25
Table 2-1 EAC availability in Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Share..........................................................31
Table 2-2 EAC availability in Novell Netware environments .........................................................................31
Table 2-3 Availability of remote management and status tools.....................................................................58
Table 2-4 HP Web Jetadmin support ............................................................................................................58
Table 2-5 Update messages..........................................................................................................................68
Table 2-6 Troubleshooting a firmware update ...............................................................................................68
Table 2-7 Troubleshooting a firmware update failure.....................................................................................69
Table 2-8 Driver support for job stream output feature..................................................................................75
Table 2-9 Printer Job Language (PJL) and PJL encoding.............................................................................76
Table 2-10 Driver support for job tracking........................................................................................................76
Table 2-11 Driver support for connectivity features.........................................................................................77
Table 2-12 Driver support for bidirectional communication features................................................................77
Table 2-13 Driver support for HP Driver Preconfiguration...............................................................................78
Table 2-14 Bundle support...............................................................................................................................78
Table 2-15 Tray and paper assignment...........................................................................................................79
Table 2-16 Driver support for installable options..............................................................................................79
Table 2-17 Driver support for UI features.........................................................................................................80
Table 2-18 Driver support for Help features.....................................................................................................80
Table 2-19 Driver support for quick sets..........................................................................................................81
Table 2-20 Driver support for media sizes.......................................................................................................81
Table 2-21 Driver support for media types.......................................................................................................81
Table 2-22 Driver support for job storage features .........................................................................................82
Table 2-23 Print-quality and resolution features...............................................................................................83
Table 2-24 Driver support for reordering options.............................................................................................83
Table 2-25 Resizing options.............................................................................................................................84
Table 2-26 Other document options.................................................................................................................84
Table 2-27 Driver support for watermarks feature............................................................................................85
Table 2-28 Driver support for alternate source/paper type feature..................................................................85
Table 2-29 Driver support for printing destination feature................................................................................86
Table 2-30 Driver support for finishing options.................................................................................................86
Table 2-31 Font support...................................................................................................................................87
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Table 2-32 Driver support for postscript-specific features................................................................................88
Table 3-1 Print Task Quick Set default values...............................................................................................97
Table 3-2 Page orientation...........................................................................................................................101
Table 3-3 Name drop-down menu text strings ............................................................................................122
Table 3-4 PCL 6 custom media sizes ..........................................................................................................123
Table 3-5 Close dialog box text strings .......................................................................................................124
Table 3-6 Printer model bundles..................................................................................................................147
Table 3-7 Driver Mopier mode and collation settings...................................................................................148
Table 4-1 Print Task Quick Set default values for the HP LaserJet 4345mfp..............................................186
Table 4-2 PCL 6 custom media sizes ..........................................................................................................192
Table 4-3 Page orientation...........................................................................................................................209
Table 4-4 Driver Mopier mode and collation settings...................................................................................230
Table 5-1 Default fonts.................................................................................................................................236
Table 5-2 Additional PS emulation fonts......................................................................................................239
Table 7-1 HP LaserJet 4345mfp paper sources and destinations...............................................................308
Table 7-2 Media tray configurations for the HP LaserJet 4345mfp..............................................................308
Table 7-3 Paper-source commands.............................................................................................................309
Table 7-4 Supported features and attributes by driver.................................................................................310
Table 7-5 Supported input media types.......................................................................................................312
Table 7-6 PCL 6 custom media sizes...........................................................................................................312
Table 7-7 Paper-type commands.................................................................................................................313
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List of figures
Figure 1-1 Installation software CD main screen...............................................................................................7
Figure 1-2 Installation software CD printer documentation screen.................................................................12
Figure 2-1 Device Status screen on the Information tab.................................................................................38
Figure 2-2 Configuration Page on Information tab..........................................................................................39
Figure 2-3 Settings tab - Configure Device.....................................................................................................41
Figure 2-4 Settings tab - Alerts - setup screen................................................................................................42
Figure 2-5 Security screen on the Settings tab ..............................................................................................43
Figure 2-6 General Settings screen on the Digital Sending tab......................................................................44
Figure 2-7 E-mail Settings screen on the Digital Sending tab.........................................................................45
Figure 2-8 Fax Settings screen on the Digital Sending tab.............................................................................46
Figure 2-9 Addressing Settings screen on the Digital Sending tab.................................................................47
Figure 2-10 Address Book screen on the Digital Sending tab...........................................................................48
Figure 2-11 Activity Log screen on the Digital Sending tab...............................................................................48
Figure 2-12 Preferences Settings screen on the Digital Sending tab...............................................................49
Figure 2-13 Networking tab - Configuration section..........................................................................................50
Figure 2-14 Toolbox Device Status tab.............................................................................................................53
Figure 2-15 Alerts tab........................................................................................................................................54
Figure 2-16 Administrative Settings...................................................................................................................55
Figure 2-17 Status tab with Device Settings button..........................................................................................56
Figure 3-1 A typical constraint message with an OK button............................................................................94
Figure 3-2 A property page with a Bubble Help icon.......................................................................................95
Figure 3-3 The default appearance of the Finishing tab..................................................................................96
Figure 3-4 Printing a booklet..........................................................................................................................103
Figure 3-5 Page-order preview images.........................................................................................................104
Figure 3-6 Print Quality Details dialog box for the HP Traditional PCL 6 Driver...........................................106
Figure 3-7 Print Quality Details dialog box for the HP Traditional PCL 5 Driver...........................................108
Figure 3-8 Effects tab.....................................................................................................................................110
Figure 3-9 Preview images - Legal on Letter; Scale to Fit off (left) and on (right)........................................112
Figure 3-10 Watermark Details........................................................................................................................114
Figure 3-11 Paper tab .....................................................................................................................................117
Figure 3-12 Paper Options group box (default)...............................................................................................118
Figure 3-13 Custom Paper Size dialog box ....................................................................................................120
Figure 3-14 First Page options .......................................................................................................................126
Figure 3-15 Front Cover options......................................................................................................................127
Figure 3-16 Other Pages options.....................................................................................................................128
Figure 3-17 Last Page options.........................................................................................................................129
Figure 3-18 Back Cover setting.......................................................................................................................130
Figure 3-19 Output tab.....................................................................................................................................132
Figure 3-20 Job Storage tab............................................................................................................................135
Figure 3-21 Basics tab.....................................................................................................................................141
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Figure 3-22 About This Driver dialog box........................................................................................................143
Figure 3-23 Driver NT Forms tab.....................................................................................................................144
Figure 3-24 Configure tab ...............................................................................................................................146
Figure 3-25 More Configuration Options dialog box .......................................................................................150
Figure 3-26 Configure Font Cards dialog box ................................................................................................151
Figure 3-27 Page Setup tab.............................................................................................................................157
Figure 3-28 Advanced tab...............................................................................................................................158
Figure 3-29 Job Storage tab ...........................................................................................................................164
Figure 3-30 Device Settings tab in Windows NT 4.0.......................................................................................170
Figure 3-31 Device Options tab in Windows 98..............................................................................................171
Figure 4-1 Incompatible Print Settings message ..........................................................................................180
Figure 4-2 The default appearance of the Advanced tab..............................................................................181
Figure 4-3 Paper/Quality tab..........................................................................................................................185
Figure 4-4 Paper Options group box.............................................................................................................190
Figure 4-5 Custom Paper Size dialog box.....................................................................................................191
Figure 4-6 Front Cover options .....................................................................................................................195
Figure 4-7 First Page options........................................................................................................................196
Figure 4-8 Other Pages options ....................................................................................................................197
Figure 4-9 Last Page options ........................................................................................................................198
Figure 4-10 Back Coverr setting......................................................................................................................199
Figure 4-11 Effects tab.....................................................................................................................................201
Figure 4-12 Preview images - Legal on Letter; Scale to Fit off (left) and on (right)........................................202
Figure 4-13 Watermark Details .......................................................................................................................204
Figure 4-14 Finishing tab.................................................................................................................................207
Figure 4-15 Page-order preview images.........................................................................................................211
Figure 4-16 Output tab.....................................................................................................................................212
Figure 4-17 Job Storage tab ...........................................................................................................................215
Figure 4-18 Services tab..................................................................................................................................221
Figure 4-19 Device Settings tab......................................................................................................................222
Figure 4-20 Font Substitution Table ...............................................................................................................223
Figure 4-21 HP Font Installer dialog box ........................................................................................................224
Figure 4-22 Device Settings tab for the HP PS Emulation Unidriver..............................................................225
Figure 4-23 About tab......................................................................................................................................231
Figure 5-1 Installation path............................................................................................................................245
Figure 5-2 Choose Setup Language dialog box............................................................................................246
Figure 5-3 Preparing to Installl dialog box ....................................................................................................247
Figure 5-4 Use the Add Printer Wizard..........................................................................................................247
Figure 5-5 Welcome dialog box.....................................................................................................................248
Figure 5-6 HP Software License Agreement dialog box...............................................................................249
Figure 5-7 Printer Connection dialog box......................................................................................................250
Figure 5-8 Connector Type dialog box..........................................................................................................251
Figure 5-9 Network Setup dialog box............................................................................................................252
Figure 5-10 Connection Type dialog box.........................................................................................................253
Figure 5-11 Cable Connection dialog box.......................................................................................................254
Figure 5-12 Print Job Management dialog box................................................................................................255
Figure 5-13 Recommended Network Setup dialog box ..................................................................................256
Figure 5-14 Identify Printer dialog box.............................................................................................................257
Figure 5-15 Specify Printer dialog box............................................................................................................258
Figure 5-16 Printer Found dialog box..............................................................................................................259
Figure 5-17 Confirm Settings dialog box.........................................................................................................260
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Figure 5-18 Set Network Protocol dialog box..................................................................................................261
Figure 5-19 Installation Type dialog box..........................................................................................................262
Figure 5-20 Features dialog box......................................................................................................................263
Figure 5-21 Printer Name dialog box ..............................................................................................................264
Figure 5-22 Printer Sharing dialog box ...........................................................................................................265
Figure 5-23 Client Driver Support dialog box .................................................................................................266
Figure 5-24 Printer Location and Comment dialog box ..................................................................................267
Figure 5-25 Ready to Install dialog box ..........................................................................................................268
Figure 5-26 Finish dialog box..........................................................................................................................269
Figure 5-27 Features dialog box, Custom Installation ....................................................................................270
Figure 5-28 Installer Customization Wizard Welcome dialog box...................................................................273
Figure 5-29 Language dialog box....................................................................................................................274
Figure 5-30 Printer Port dialog box..................................................................................................................275
Figure 5-31 Specify Printer dialog box............................................................................................................276
Figure 5-32 IP Settings dialog box...................................................................................................................277
Figure 5-33 Features dialog box......................................................................................................................278
Figure 5-34 Driver Configuration preconfigure dialog box...............................................................................279
Figure 5-35 Driver Configuration dialog box....................................................................................................280
Figure 5-36 Printer Name dialog box...............................................................................................................281
Figure 5-37 Printer Sharing dialog box............................................................................................................282
Figure 5-38 Client Driver Support dialog box..................................................................................................283
Figure 5-39 Printer Location and Comment support dialog box......................................................................284
Figure 5-40 Custom Installer Location dialog box...........................................................................................285
Figure 5-41 Change Current Destination Folder dialog box............................................................................286
Figure 5-42 Installing dialog box......................................................................................................................287
Figure 5-43 Finish dialog box..........................................................................................................................288
Figure 6-1 HP LaserJet for Macintosh installer splash screen dialog box ...................................................301
Figure 6-2 HP LaserJet Installer dialog box (easy install).............................................................................301
Figure 6-3 HP LaserJet Installer dialog box (custom install).........................................................................302
Figure 6-4 Installing dialog box......................................................................................................................302
Figure 6-5 Installation was successful dialog box.........................................................................................303
Figure 6-6 HP LaserJet Screen Fonts splash screen dialog box..................................................................303
Figure 6-7 HP LaserJet Screen Fonts installer dialog box............................................................................304
Figure 6-8 Installation was successful dialog box.........................................................................................304
Figure 6-9 HP LaserJet for Macintosh installer splash screen dialog box....................................................305
Figure 6-10 HP LaserJet Installer dialog box (easy install).............................................................................305
Figure 6-11 HP LaserJet Installer dialog box (custom install).........................................................................306
Figure 6-12 Installing dialog box......................................................................................................................306
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1 Purpose and scope
Introduction
This chapter introduces the software technical reference (STR), the product models for the
HP LaserJet 4345mfp, the printing-system software for the HP LaserJet 4345mfp, and contains the
following sections:
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HP LaserJet 4345mfp models
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Printing-system software CD
Structure and availability of the software CD
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This STR provides information about and troubleshooting tips for the printing-system software for the
HP LaserJet 4345mfp.
Purpose and scope
NOTE Information relating to networking functions is specific to product models that have
network capabilities.
This STR is prepared in an electronic format to serve as a quick-reference tool for Customer Care
Center (CCC) agents, support engineers, system administrators, management information systems
(MIS) personnel, and HP LaserJet 4345mfp end users, as appropriate.
NOTE This STR describes drivers that are shipped with the printing-system software CD.
This STR does not cover drivers that might be released for use by support personnel.
The following information is included in this STR:
■ Descriptions of print drivers and operating systems
■ Procedures for installing and uninstalling software components
■ Descriptions of various topics associated with the HP LaserJet 4345mfp, including engineering
details
NOTE An addendum to this STR includes system modification information and descriptions
of known software issues and workarounds.
The following table contains descriptions of the HP LaserJet 4345mfp models that are described in
this STR. Product configurations might vary among countries/regions.
Introduction 1
Purpose and scope
HP LaserJet 4345mfp models
Table 1-1 Features of the HP LaserJet 4345mfp models
Feature Model Specifications
Performance
Memory
User interface ■ Graphic display on control panel
■ 45 pages per minute (ppm) when copying and printing on letter-sized
media; 43 ppm when copying and printing on A4-sized media
■ Less than 10 seconds to print the first page
■ 25% to 400% scalability when using the scanner glass
■ 25% to 200% scalability when using the automatic document feeder (ADF)
■ Transmit Once, Raster Image Processing (RIP) ONCE technology
■ 256 megabytes (MB) of random access memory (RAM)
■ Can be expanded to 512 MB by using industry standard 100-pin double
data rate dual inline memory modules (DDR DIMMs)
■ Memory Enhancement technology (MEt) that automatically compresses
data to use RAM more efficiently
■ Optional hard-disk drive can be added in an available EIO slot
■ Enhanced Help with animated graphics
■ Embedded Web server to gain access to support and order supplies
(network-connected products)
■ HP toolbox software to provide product status and alerts, show
documentation and troubleshooting information, and print internal product
information pages
Supported printer personalities ■ PCL 6
■ PCL 5
■ PDF
■ XHTML
■ MIME
■ Postscript
Storage features ■ Job storage
■ Personal identification number (PIN) printing (for products that have a
hard disk)
■ Fonts and forms
Environmental features ■ PowerSave setting
■ High content of recyclable components and materials
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Table 1-1 Features of the HP LaserJet 4345mfp models (continued)
Feature Model Specifications
■ Energy Star® compliant
■ Blue Angel compliant
Fonts
Media Handling
■ 80 scalable TrueType fonts installed with typical installation
■ 92 additional postscript fonts available on the installation CD
■ Includes HP Web Jetadmin to support forms and fonts on the disk
■ Prints on media from 76 x 127 mm (3 x 5 inches) to 216 x 356 mm (8.5 x
14.0 inches) in size
■
Prints on media with weights from 60 g/m
■ Prints on a wide range of media types including labels, transparencies,
and envelopes
■ Automatic document feeder (ADF) that holds up to 50 pages
■ 500-sheet tray 2
■ Optional 500-sheet tray 3; standard on the HP LaserJet 4345x mfp,
HP LaserJet 4345xs mfp, and the HP LaserJet 4345xm mfp models
■ Optional 500-sheet tray 4
■ Optional 500-sheet tray 5
■ Optional duplexing unit; standard on the HP LaserJet 4345x mfp,
HP LaserJet 4345xs mfp, and HP LaserJet 4345xm mfp models
■ 250-sheet face-down output bin
2
to 200 g/m2 (16 lb to 53 lb)
Purpose and scope
■ Optional envelope feeder
■ Optional 3-bin mailbox
Accessories ■ 100-pin DDR memory DIMM (dual inline memory module)
■ Enhanced input/output (EIO) hard disk
■ Optional 500-sheet stapler/stacker output accessory
■ Storage cabinet (recommended for additional optional trays)
■ HP LaserJet analog fax accessory 300
Connectivity
■ HP Jetdirect embedded print server
■ HP Web Jetadmin software
■ Standard bidirectional extended capabilities port (ECP) type-B (IEEE 1284-
compliant) parallel connection
■ Foreign Interface Harness (FIH) connection
■ Auxiliary connection for paper handling input devices
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Purpose and scope
Table 1-1 Features of the HP LaserJet 4345mfp models (continued)
Feature Model Specifications
Supplies
■ The supplies status page contains information on toner level, page count,
and estimated pages remaining
■ The product uses a no-shake cartridge design
■ The product checks for authentic HP print cartridges at cartridge installation
■ The product offers Internet-enabled supply-ordering capabilities (by using
the embedded Web server or the HP Toolbox software)
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Printing-system software CD
This section contains information about the following topics:
HP LaserJet print drivers
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Software features
●
HP LaserJet documentation
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HP LaserJet print drivers
HP LaserJet 4345mfp print drivers provide printing features and communication between the
computer and the product. The printing-system CD includes software for end users and network
administrators who are working in the following operating environments:
■ Microsoft® Windows® 98 and Windows Millennium Edition (Me)
■ Microsoft Windows NT® 4.0, Windows 2000, Windows XP (32-bit), and Windows Server 2003
(32-bit)
■ Apple Mac OS 9.x and later, OS X (V10.1 and later)
NOTE For the latest information about the printing-system software components, view the
Readme files on the printing-system software CD. For additional information about installing
the printing-system software, view theHP LaserJet 4345mfp series Printing System Install
Notes on the printing-system software CD.
Purpose and scope
Table 1-2 Print drivers included with the HP LaserJet 4345mfp
Operating System
Windows 98, Me X X X
Windows NT 4.0 X X X
Windows 2000 X X X
Windows XP X X X
Windows Server 2003 X X X
Macintosh OS X
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Not all product features are available from all drivers or operating systems. See the online Help in your driver for
information about the features that are available.
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PCL 6 PCL 5 PS emulation
NOTE For the Windows NT 4.0 operating system, the print drivers can only be installed by
using the Add Printer installation method. For all Windows operating systems, the PCL 5
driver can only be installed by using the Add Printer installation method. For a list of print
drivers, updated HP printing-system software, and product support information, go to
www.hp.com/support/lj4345mfp.
Software features
This section contains information about the following topics:
Printing-system software CD 5
Purpose and scope
● Printing system and installer
HP LaserJet print drivers
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Driver Autoconfiguration
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Update Now
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HP Driver Preconfiguration
Automatic configuration, driver updates after a new configuration, and preconfiguration features are
available with the HP LaserJet 4345mfp.
Printing system and installer
The following sections contain information about the printing-system software and the installer on the
software CD that came with the product.
HP LaserJet 4345mfp printing-system software CD for Windows systems
For most Microsoft Windows operating systems (Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000,
Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003), the HP LaserJet 4345mfp printing-system software CD
provides an interactive software window that you can use not only to install the printer drivers and
related components, but also to gain access to online user documentation, a customization utility,
and optional HP software. For the Windows NT 4.0 operating system, the print drivers can only be
installed by using the Add Printer installation method.
The following illustration shows the main screen of the HP LaserJet 4345mfp printing-system
software CD, which appears when you insert the software CD in your CD-ROM drive. If the screen
does not appear when you insert the software CD, click Start, click Run, click Browse..., navigate to
the root directory of the software CD, and then double-click the SETUP.EXE file to start the installer.
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Figure 1-1 Installation software CD main screen
The main screen of the software CD contains installation options in the upper-left panel and
documentation options in the lower-left panel. As you move your cursor over each option, a
description of the option appears above the product image.
Purpose and scope
NOTE The options on your product might vary from the illustration.
install printer. This wizard guides you through the installation of your HP LaserJet 4345mfp printing-
system software. You are given the choice of performing a Typical Installation, a Minimum
Installation, or a Custom Installation. If you select Typical Installation, only the necessary software is
installed. If you select Minimum Installation, only the components required for basic printing are
installed. If you select Custom Installation, you can select the components that you want to install.
installer customization wizard. Use this wizard to customize the HP LaserJet 4345mfp installer by
presetting the installation options in a response file. The installer that you have customized can then
be used for silent, unattended installation.
NOTE For the HP Traditional PCL 5 Driver and all Windows NT 4.0 drivers, use HP Web
Jetadmin or the HP Driver Preconfiguration utility to create a silent installer.
Printing-system software CD 7
Purpose and scope
register product. Use this option to register your product online. Using the Web registration, you
can gain access to support and services, manage your profile, and sign up for free support alerts,
driver notices, and personalized newsletters.
printer documentation. Use this option to view the HP LaserJet 4345mfp user documentation. The
following document options are available when you click this option:
■ user guide (interactive)
■ user guide (printer friendly)
■ install notes
■ hp driver preconfiguraiton user guide
■ embedded web server guide
■ hp jetdirect guide
NOTE If your system does not have Adobe® Acrobat® Reader 4.0 or later installed, clicking
any of the links to documentation that is provided in the portable document format (PDF)
opens a version of Adobe Acrobat Reader software that runs from the HP LaserJet 4345mfp
printing-system software CD. The Adobe Acrobat Reader software is not installed on your
computer and can only run while the printing-system software CD is in the CD-ROM drive.
Adobe Acrobat Reader is also available at the following URL:
www.adobe.com.
support. To increase productivity and get the most use from your HP LaserJet 4345mfp, view a list
of optional software programs that are available for installation and links to HP Web sites. The
following options are available:
■ Click hp web jetadmin to download HP Web Jetadmin software from the Web for a browser-
based network-management tool.
■
Click supplies for information about ordering HP LaserJet 4345mfp supplies.
■ Click product information for HP LaserJet 4345mfp support information and updates.
■ Click HP.com to go to the HP home Web page for information about products and services,
support, drivers, and HP online stores.
Installer features
The common installer is designed to provide a simple and consistent installation method for the
product. The common installer is available for the Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000,
Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003 operating systems.
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