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Menu table

There are nine menus. For more information about the selections available in each menu, see the tables below.
Note Note
 
The control panel LCD names for the paper trays are as follows.
• 
Standard paper tray: Tray1
• 
Multi-purpose tray: MP
• 
Optional lower tray: Tray2
Machine Info.
Submenu
Menu Selections
Descriptions
Print Settings
 
Prints the Printer Settings page.
Test Print
 
Prints the test page.
Demo Print
 
Prints the demonstration sheet.
Print Font
 
Prints the font list and samples.
Serial No.
 
Shows the printer serial number.
Version
Main Version
Shows the main firmware version.
Sub Version
Shows the sub firmware version.
Engine Version
Shows the engine firmware version.
RAM Size
Shows the size of memory in this printer.
Page Count
Total
Shows the current total printed pages.
Color
Shows the current total color printed pages.
Monochrome
Shows the current total monochrome printed pages.
Image Count
Black(K)
Shows the amount of images produced by the black color.
Cyan(C)
Shows the amount of images produced by the cyan color.
Magenta(M)
Shows the amount of images produced by the magenta color.
Yellow(Y)
Shows the amount of images produced by the yellow color.
Drum Count
 
Shows the current total pages printed for drum unit.
Parts Life
Drum Life
Shows the remaining life for the drum unit.
Belt Life
Shows the remaining life for the belt unit.
PF KitMP Life
Shows the pages left to print with the PF kit MP.
PF Kit1 Life
Shows the pages left to print with the PF kit 1.
PF Kit2 Life
(HL-4050CDN only)
Shows the pages left to print with the PF kit 2.
Fuser Life
Shows the pages left to print with the fuser unit.
Laser Life
Shows the pages left to print with the laser unit.
Reset Parts Life
(Appears only when replacement parts have been changed)
Drum Unit
Resets the drum unit life. Appears when you replace the drum unit.
Belt Unit
Resets the belt unit life. Appears when you replace the belt unit.
PF KitMP
Resets the PF kitMP parts life. Appears when you replace the PF KitMP.
PF Kit1
Resets the PF kit1 parts life. Appears when you replace the PF Kit1.
PF Kit2 (HL-4050CDN only)
Resets the PF kit2 parts life. Appears when you replace the PF Kit2.
Paper Tray
Submenu
Options
Descriptions
Graphic The default settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk.
Tray Use
<HL-4040CN only>
Auto*/MP Only/Tray1 Only
Chooses the tray that will be used.
<HL-4050CDN only>
(For no Tray2 installed)
Auto*/MP Only/Tray1 Only (For Tray2 installed)
Auto*/MP Only/Tray1 Only/ Tray2 Only
Manual Feed
Off*/On
Chooses whether to feed paper manually.
Priority
<HL-4040CN only>
MP>T1*/T1>MP
When Tray Use is chosen as Auto: Chooses the order in which the printer uses the paper trays that contain paper of the same size.
<HL-4050CDN only>
(For no Tray2 installed)
MP>T1*/T1>MP
(For Tray2 installed) MP>T1>T2*/ MP>T2>T1>/T1>T2>MP/T2>T1>MP/T1> T2/T2>T1/T1>MP>T2/T2>MP>T1
MP First
Off*/On
Chooses whether to feed paper from the MP tray as a priority.
Duplex
(HL-4050CDN only)
Off*/On(Long Bind)/ On(Short Bind)
Chooses whether to automatically print on both sides of the paper.
MP Size
Any*/Letter/Legal/A4...
Choose the size of paper you put in the MP tray.
Tray1 Size
Any*/Letter/Legal/A4...
Choose the size of paper you loaded in the standard paper tray.
Tray2 Size (HL-4050CDN only)
Any*/Letter/Legal/A4...
Choose the size of paper you loaded in the optional lower tray.
General Setup
Submenu
Menu Selections
Options
Descriptions
Graphic The default settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk.
Local Language
  
English*/Français...
Changes the LCD language for your country.
Ecology
Sleep Time
0/1/2/3/4/5*.../ 240 Min
Sets the time to return to Power Save mode.
Toner Save
On/Off*
Increases the page yield of the toner cartridge.
Panel Control
Button Repeat
0.1*/0.4/0.6/0.8/1.0/1.4/1.8/2.0 Sec
Sets the time for the LCD message to change when holding the + or - button at intervals.
Message Scroll
Level 1*/Level 2.../Level 10
Sets the time in seconds that an LCD message will scroll across the LCD. From Level 1=0.2 sec to Level 10=2.0 sec.
LCD Contrast
-Bsymbol.squBsymbol.squBsymbol.squfBsymbol.squBsymbol.squ+
Adjusts the contrast of the LCD.
Auto Online
On*/Off
Return to Ready state automatically.
Setting Lock
  
Off*/On
Turns the lock panel settings On or Off using the password.
Reprint
  
On*/Off
Turns the reprint settings On or Off.
Interface
Select
<HL-4040CN only>
Auto*/USB/Network
Choose the interface you use.
 
<HL-4050CDN only>
Auto*/Parallel/USB/Network
Auto IF Time
1/2/3/4/5*.../99 (sec)
You need to set the time-out period for the auto interface selection.
Input Buffer
Level 1/2/3/4*.../7
Increases or decreases the input buffer capacity.
Inputprime (HL-4050CDN only)
Off*/On
Turns the inputprime of parallel On or Off.
Print Menu
Submenu
Menu Selections
Options
Descriptions
Graphic The default settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk.
Emulation (HL-4050CDN only)
  
Auto*/HP LaserJet/ BR-Script
Choose the emulation mode you use.
Auto Continue
  
Off*/On
Choose whether to automatically clear the removable error.
Output Color
  
Auto*/Color/Mono
Set the output color.
Media Type
  
Plain Paper*/Recycled Paper /Bond Paper /Envelopes /Env. Thick /Env. Thin / Postcard / Label /Plain(Thick) /Thick Paper /Thicker Paper
Sets the type of paper.
Paper
 
Letter/Legal/A4*/ Executive/Com-10/DL/JIS B5/B5/A5/B6/ A6/Monarch/C5/A4Long/Folio/DL L/PostCard
Sets the size of paper.
Copies
  
1*/2.../999
Sets the number of printed pages.
Orientation
  
Portrait*/Landscape
This printer can print pages in portrait or landscape orientation.
Print Position
X Offset
-500/-499.../0*.../499/
500Dots
Moves the print start position (at the top-left corner of pages) horizontally up to -500 (left) to +500 (right) dots in 300 dpi.
Y Offset
-50/-49.../0*.../499/
500Dots
Moves the print start position (at the top-left corner of pages) vertically up to -50 (up) to +500 (down) dots in 300 dpi.
Auto FF
  
Off*/On
Allows you to print the remaining data without pressing Go.
HP LaserJet
Font No.
I000.../I059*.../I071
 
Font Pitch
0.44/10*.../99.99
 
Font Point
4.00/12*.../999.75
 
Symbol Set
PC-8*...
Sets the symbol set or the character set.
Table Print
  
Prints code table.
Auto LF
Off*/On
ON: CR Bsymbol.rarr CR+LF,OFF: CR Bsymbol.rarr CR
Auto CR
Off*/On
ON: LFBsymbol.rarrLF+CR, FFBsymbol.rarrFF+CR, or VT Bsymbol.rarr VT+CR OFF: LF Bsymbol.rarr LF, FF Bsymbol.rarr FF, or VT Bsymbol.rarr VT
Auto WRAP
Off*/On
Chooses whether a line feed and carriage return will happen when the printer reaches the right margin.
Auto SKIP
On*/Off
Chooses whether a line feed and carriage return will happen when the printer position reaches the bottom margin.
Left Margin
####
Sets the left margin at column 0 to 70 columns at 10 cpi.
Right Margin
####
Sets the right margin at column 10 to 80 columns at 10 cpi.
Top Margin
####
Sets the top margin at a distance from the top edge of the paper: 0, 0.33, 0.5, 1.0, 1.5 or 2.0. The default setting is 0.5.
Bottom Margin
####
Sets the bottom margin at a distance from the bottom edge of the paper - 0, 0.33, 0.5, 1.0, 1.5 or 2.0. The default setting is 0.5.
Lines
####
Sets the number of lines on each page from 5 to 128 lines.
BR-Script
(HL-4050CDN only)
Error Print
On*/Off
 
CAPT
Off*/On
 
LAN
Submenu
Menu Selections
Options
Descriptions
Graphic The default settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk.
TCP/IP
BOOT Method
Auto*/Static/RARP/BOOTP/DHCP
Choose the IP method that best suits your needs.
IP Address
###.###.###.###
(000.000.000.000)*1
Enter the IP address.
Subnet Mask
###.###.###.###
(000.000.000.000)*1
Enter the Subnet mask.
Gateway
###.###.###.###
(000.000.000.000)*
Enter the Gateway address.
IP Boot Tries
# (3*)
 
APIPA
On*/Off
Automatically allocates the IP address from the link-local address range.1
IPv6
On/Off*
 
Ethernet
  
Auto*/100B-FD/100B-HD/
10B-FD/10B-HD
Chooses Ethernet link mode.
Factory Reset
Restores all network settings of the internal print server to default.
1
On connection to the network, if the machine's 'BOOT Method' is 'Auto' the machine will attempt to automatically set the IP address and Subnet Mask from a boot server such as DHCP or BOOTP. If a boot server cannot be found, an APIPA IP address will be allocated, such as 169. 254. [001-254]. [000-255]. If the 'BOOT Method' of the machine is set to 'Static' you will need to manually enter an IP address from the machine's control panel.
Reset Menu
Display Shows
Description
Reset Printer
Resets the printer and restores all printer settings (including command settings) to settings you have previously made with the control panel buttons.
Factory Reset
Resets the printer and restores the printer settings (including command settings) to the default settings.
Color Correction
Submenu
Menu Selections
Options
Descriptions
Graphic The default settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk.
ColorCalibration
Calibrate
 
Carry out calibration to revise the colors.
Reset
 
Set the calibration parameters back to the default settings.
Auto Regist.
Registration
 
Adjusts the print position of each color automatically.
Frequency
Low/Medium*/High/Off
Sets the interval time you want to carry out the auto registration.
Manual Regist.
Print Chart
 
Prints the chart to manually check the registration of the colors.
Set Registration
1 Magenta Left
2 Cyan Left
3 Yellow Left
4 Magenta Center
5 Cyan Center
6 Yellow Center
7 Magenta Right
8 Cyan Right
9 Yellow Right
Enter the correction value on the chart you printed from the Print Chart.
Direct Print
Submenu
Menu Selections
Options
Descriptions
Graphic The default settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk.
Paper Size
 
Letter/Legal/A4*/ Executive/JIS B5/B5/A5/B6/A6/ A4Long/Folio
Sets the size of paper for direct print.
Media Type
 
Plain Paper*/Recycled Paper /Bond Paper / Plain(Thick) /Thick Paper /Thicker Paper
Sets the type of paper for direct print.
Multiple Page
 
1in1*/2in1/4in1/9in1/ 16in1/25in1 1in2 × 2pages1 in3 × 3pages1in4 × 4pages1in5×5pages
Sets the pattern if you want to print multiple pages on a single sheet or one page on multiple sheets.
Orientation
 
Portrait*/Landscape
This printer can print pages in portrait or landscape orientation.
Collate
 
On*/Off
 
Print Quality
 
Normal*/Fine
 
PDF Option
 
Document*
Document&Stamps
Document&Markup
Set the information you want to add to the document.
Index Print
 
Simple*/Details
Sets the format of the index for direct print. If you choose Details, printing time will be longer. (See Printing data from a USB flash memory drive with direct print.)
PictBridge
Submenu
Menu Selections
Options
Descriptions
Graphic The default settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk.
Paper Size
 
Letter/A4*/B5/A5/B6/A6
Sets the size of paper for PictBridge.
Orientation
 
<For Letter,A4,B5>
Portrait*/Landscape
<For A5,B6,A6>
Portrait/Landscape*
This printer can print pages in portrait or landscape orientation for PictBridge.
Date&Time
 
Off*/On
Prints the date and time.
File Name
 
Off*/On
Prints the file name.
Print Quality
 
Normal*/Fine
 

Example of changing a menu setting

Setting IP address
1
Press the + or - button to choose LAN (and to display each setting shown below).
Select Bsymbol.utriBsymbol.dtri or OK
Machine Info.
next
Select Bsymbol.utriBsymbol.dtri or OK
LAN
2
Press OK.
LAN
TCP / IP
3
Press OK.
TCP / IP
BOOT Method
4
Press the - button.
TCP / IP
IP Address
5
Press OK.
The last digit in the first part of the number is blinking.
IP Address
192.0.0.192
6
Press the + or - button to increase or decrease the number.
Press OK to go to the next number.
IP Address
123.0.0.192
7
Repeat this process until you have set your IP address.
IP Address
123.45.67.89
8
Press OK or Go to finish the IP address.
IP Address
Accepted
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