HP Laserjet,Color Laserjet 4si User manual

User’s Guide
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HP LaserJet Envelope Feeder
HP LaserJet 4Si Printer
HP LaserJet IIISi Printer

Related UserDocumentation
Consult these manuals for additional information about printing
envelopes.
HP LaserJet 4Si Printer User’sReference Manual or
HP LaserJet IIISi Printer User’sReference Manual
Refer to appendix E in the appropriate manual for envelope
specifications. This section describes the
size, material, weight, and
construction requirements for purchasing envelopes foryour feeder.
PCL 5 PrinterLanguage Technical Reference Manual
This manual contains PCL (printercontrol language) commands,
including commandsto selectthe envelope feeder
as thepaper
source and choose envelope size. (Thismanual, HPpartnumber
5961-0509, is designed for knowledgeable HP LaserJet printer users.)
HP LaserJet 4Si SofZwareApplicationNotes or HP LaserJet IIISi
SoftwareApplicationNotes
Refer to this manual for instructions on how to print envelopes using
your software application. Copies
of individual software application
notes canbe obtained by calling Hewlett-Packard’s Customer
Support Center
at [phone].
To order additional copies of themanuals from Hewlett-Packard’s
Support Materials Organization toll free
at [phone]. (In
Canada, call [phone]. IntheUnited Kingdom, call (0734)
441212.
In Germany, call (0130) 3322.)
To order a free catalog of HP LaserJet accessories, call (800)
227-8164, toll free (U.S. only).
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Conventions
This guide uses the following conventions:
Italic type is used for emphasis or for titles of related documents.
CUNPUTEF.: type indicates text visible on the printer display or
commands as seen on a computer display.
indicates one
of the keys (such as m) on the printer
control panel or your computer keyboard.
Notes contain important information set
off from the text.
Note
Caution
Caution messages appear before procedures which, if not observed,
could result in loss of data
or in damage to equipment.
Warding
Warning messages alert you to a specific procedure or practice
which, if not followed correctly, could cause personal injury.
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In This Book
This brief overview describes the information you will find in each
chapter
of your manual. Read this page, then read the manual to
familiarize yourself with the feeder and set up instructions.
Chapter 1: Introducingthe HP LaserJet Envelope Feeder
Chapter 1 describes features of the HP LaserJet envelope feeder and
contains unpacking information.
Chapter 2 Installing the Envelope Feeder
Chapter 2 explains procedures for installing the feeder and selecting
envelope size
from the control panel. It also describes removing the
feeder from the printer.
Chapter 3 PrintingEnvelopes
Chapter 3 provides information about printing envelopesusing
software
or a BASIC program.
Chapter 4 TroubleshootingEnvelope FeederProblems
Chapter 4 addresses envelope printing problems and suggests the
recommendedaction to solve them.
A section about support,
warranty, and service of the envelope feeder concludes this chapter.
Index
The index provides quick access to specific information in the
manual.

Table of Contents
1 Introducing the HP LaserJet Envelope Feeder 1-1
Features 1-2
SelectingEnvelopes 1-3
Unpackingthe Feeder 1-4
2 Installing theEnvelope Feeder 2-1
Parts of the Envelope Feeder 2-2
Installingthe Envelope Feeder 2-3
LoadingEnvelopes 2-7
SelectingEnvelopeSize 2-12
Removingthe Envelope Feeder 2-14
3 PrintingEnvelopes 3-1
PrintingEnvelopes UsingSoftware 3-2
printingEnvelopes UsingGeneric Instructions 3-3
For the HP LaserJet 4%: 3-3
For the HP LaserJet IIISi: 3-6
PrintingEnvelopesUsinga BASIC Program 3-8

4 TroubleshootingEnvelopeFeeder Problems 4-1
Envelope Printing Problems 4-2
ControlPanel Messages 4-3
Common Problems 4-5
Printson PaperInstead of Envelopes 4-5
EnvelopeWrinkling 4-5
Envelopes Jam or Feed Incorrectly 4-6
Paper Feedswith anEnvelope 4-7
MultipleEnvelopes Feed at Once 4-7
Image Problems 4-8
Return Address ImageProblems 4-9
Marginal PrintQuality 4-9
Blank Envelopes 4-9
ClearingEnvelope Jams 4-10
TestingtheEnvelope Feeder 4-11
To Print an EnvelopeSelf-Test 4-12
CustomerSupport 4-15
Refer totheManuals 4-15
Call Your Dealer 4-15
CallHewlett-Packard's Customer SupportCenter 4-15
CallWorldwideSalesand SupportOffices 4-16
LimitedWarranty 4-16
WarrantyExclusions 4-16
WarrantyLimitations 4-17
Return Service 4-17
Other SupportServices 4-18

1
htruduhg the HI? LaserJet Envelope
Feeder

Introducingthe HP LaserJetEnvelopeFeeder
Features
Features
The HPLaserJet envelope feeder is specifically designed for
envelope printing with your HPLaserJet printer.
It provides
these features:
0 Holds up to 100 envelopes.
0 Prints up to 12 envelopes per minute.
Prints up to 3,000 envelopes per month.
0 Prints envelopes and letters in the same printjob.
0 Adds a third paper source to the HPLaserJet printer.
0 Provides easy envelope size selection using software or the
printer’s control panel.
Attaches easily to the printer.
0 Remains attached to the printer, always ready to print
envelopes,
or can be removed easily.

I
Introducing the HP LaserJet Envelope Feeder
SelectingEnvelopes
SelectingEnvelopes
Table 1-1
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Use this envelope specifications chart for quick reference.
For more complete information about using and selecting
envelopes,refer to your printer user’s manual.
EnvelopeSpecifications
Description Parameter
Minimumenvelopesize that can be inserted
3.9 in. (width) x 7.5 in. (length)
into thefeeder
(98.4 mm x 190.5 mm)
Maximum envelopesize that can be 4.3 in (width) x 9.5 in. (length)
insertedintothe feeder (110mmx241.3mm)
Weight
16 to 28 pound (60 to 105 gramslsq.meter)
Thickness
3.3 mils to 5.5 mils(0.084 mm to 0.14 mm)
single layer thickness
Quantlty
Maximum 100 envelopes (75 mm stack height)
COM-10
4.1 in. (width) x 9.4 in. (length)
(1 04 mm x 240 mm)
Monarch
3.9 in. (width) x 7.5 in. (length)
(98 mm
x 190mm)
DL
4.3 in (width) x 8.6 in. (length)
(1 10 mm x 220 mm)
DL envelopes havea self adhesive labelthat maycauseenvelopes to stick together. Make sure you fan or
shufflethe envelopes before insertingthem into the feeder.
Before purchasing envelopesinvolume, test a small quantity to
determine performance in your envelope feeder.

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Unpacking the Feeder
Unpacking the Feeder
Your envelope feeder box should contain the following:
1 HPLaserJet envelope feeder (HPpart number C2060A).
2 Special upper paper tray cover.
3 HP LaserJet Envelope Feeder User’s Guide (theone you are
reading now).
4 Three foam packing pieces thatmust be removed from inside the
envelope feeder.
Note
Make sure toremove all tape from the envelope feeder andupper
paper traycover, and remove
the three foam packing pieces.
Figure 1-1
Contents of the Envelope Feeder Box
Your HPLaserJet envelope feeder was inspected before it was
shipped from Hewlett-Packard. If
it has become damaged or any
partsaremissing, contact the dealer from whom you purchased
thefeeder or your
HP salesoffice.

2
Ins- the Envelope Feeder

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Parts of the Envelope Feeder
This chapter explains how to install the envelope feeder, select
the envelope size from the control panel, and remove the
envelope feeder.
Parts of the EnvelopeFeeder
Figure 2-1 shows the envelope feeder parts. Studythis
illustration before proceedingto the setup instructions.
Figure 2-1
Parts of the Envelope Feeder
1. EnvelopeSide Guides 4. FeederTray 7. EnvelopeSensor
2. Envelope Pressure Plate
3. FeederTray Extension
5. Envelope Feeder Lid
6. Mounting Posts

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Installingthe EnvelopeFeeder
Installing theEnvelope Feeder
1 Turn the printer OFF (0).
Figure 2-2
Turning Printer Off
2 Remove the upper paper tray (liftup and pull out).
Figure 2-3
Removing Upper Paper Tray

insraiiing me envelope reeuer
Installingthe EnvelopeFeeder
Figure 2-4
3 Removethe cover from the upper paper tray and replace it with
the special paper tray cover that camewith the envelope feeder.
(This special cover
is designed for use with the upper paper tray
only. Do not use it with the lower paper tray.) Make sure the
upper paper tray contains atleast two sheets of paper.
Installing the SpecialPaper Tray Cover
Note
The envelope feeder cannot be inserted into the printer if the
original cover is on the upper paper tray.

Figure 2-5
insrailing-metnveiope reeaer
Installingthe EnvelopeFeeder
4 Remove the printer access cover by pressingyour thumbs against
thelines in the center, then slidingthe cover straight down.
(Keepthe accesscover because you will need
to replace it if you
remove thefeeder.)
Removing Printer Access Cover

Figure2-6
Installing the EnvelopeFeeder
Installingthe EnvelopeFeeder
5 Replace the upper paper tray in the printer.
6 Insert the envelope mounting posts into the holes in the front of
the printer thatwere behind the access cover. Push the feeder
firmly into the printer.
InsertingEnvelope Feeder Into Printer

insraiiing me tnveiope reeaer
LoadingEnvelopes
LoadingEnvelopes
Follow these instructions to load envelopes into your feeder:
1 Select 100 envelopes and inspecttheir quality. The edges should
be
flat, not curled or wrinkled. Make sure envelope flaps are not
overlapping.
The envelopefeeder holds 100envelopes. If more than 100
envelopes areloaded,the feeder may not feed envelopes correctly.
Do not compress the envelope stack before loading.
Note
2 Lift the envelopefeederlid all the way up and open the feeder
tray.
If you areloadingMonarch envelopes,leave the small tray
extensionfolded up, as shown in figure
2-7A. If you areloading
COM-10 and DL envelopes,unfold the tray extension,as shown
in figure
2-7B.
Figure 2-7
PreparingEnvelope Feeder to Load Envelopes

Installingthe EnvelopeFeeder
Loading Envelopes
Figure 2-8
3 Use your hand to lift theenvelope pressure plate all theway up
and latch
it atthe top, as shown in figure 2-8A.
4 Insert envelopesinto the feeder, as shown in figure 2-8B, and
slide them all the way in until they stop againstthe back wall
of
thefeeder. (Thisillustration shows loadingMonarch envelopes
because thefeeder tray extension is not unfolded.)
InsertingEnvelopesintothe Envelope Feeder
Note
Position envelopeswith preprinted addresses and logos (or the
location for return addresses)in the near left corner of the
envelopefeeder asyou face theprinter (asshown above).
Most
softwareapplication packages will direct you to insert envelopes
this way.

Installing the Envelope Feeder
LoadingEnvelopes
5 Push the envelope side guides toward the envelopes (push from
the bottom of the guides, not the top). The guides should barely
touch the envelopes.
Figure 2-9
Setting Side Guides Against Envelopes