Brand: NEC
Category: Printer
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Manual for SuperScript 4400/4400N
Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 9 p.m.
Manual Publish Date: 1998-09-18
Warranty Information
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Overview
The NEC SuperScript 4400 color laser printer offers fast color and monochrome printing with high resolution and adaptability. The SuperScript 4400N network printer introduces web-based printing capabilities for remote job printing.
SuperScript 4400 Series Highlights
- Prints 4-8 color pages per minute, up to 16 monochrome pages.
- Supports PostScript 3 or PCL5e printing languages.
- 600 x 600 dpi standard printing.
- 1200x1200 dpi available with 80 MB RAM.
- 32 MB RAM standard, expandable to 128 MB.
- 2.1 GB internal hard disk.
- Year-2000 compliant.
SuperScript 4400N Enhancements
- Web-based printing via Printer Home Page.
- NEC PrintAgent software for remote configuration and monitoring.
- Supports various network protocols (NetWare, TCP/IP, EtherTalk, Windows 3.x/NT 4.0, NetBEUI/NetBIOS).
- 96 MB RAM standard, expandable to 128 MB.
Printer Options
- 250-sheet standard size Paper Tray 2
- 250-sheet Legal Tray
- Network Upgrade Kit with Network Interface Card (NIC)
System Requirements
Minimum configurations for Windows and MacOS are detailed, including CPU, RAM, hard disk space, and port requirements. Web-based printing requires Internet Explorer 4.01 SP1.
Network Printing Requirements
Supports various operating systems and networks including Windows, NetWare, Mac OS, and UNIX.
Hardware Requirements
Requires an IEEE 1284 compliant parallel cable for standard connection or Category 5 twisted pair cable for network connection.
Energy Saving
Printers meet EPA's Energy Star Computers program requirements.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| Message | Explanation |
| Line 1: INITIALIZING Line 2: | Indicates that the printer is initializing. |
| Line 1: RESETTING Line 2: | Indicates that the setup on the front panel returns to the default state. |
| Line 1: WARMING UP Line 2: | Printer is not yet ready to operate. It is performing an initial power up check or the fuser unit is warming up to operating temperature. |
| Line 1: READY Line 2: | Printer is online and ready to print under Auto Emulation Switching mode. |
| Line 1: PRINTING Line 2: | Printer is printing a page. |
| Line 1: PROCESSING Line 2: | Printer is processing a job. |
| Line 1: PRESS FEED TO PRINT Line 2: | For job hold feature, this message prompts the user to release the print job for printing. If no key is pressed after a time-out period, the print job is released and this message is changed to “Printing". |
| Line 1: WAITING Line 2: | Printer is waiting for additional input to complete the print job. |
| Line 1: POWER SAVE MODE Line 2: | Printer is in power saving mode. When the printer receives a print job, data, or if the Online button is pressed, the printer returns to ready mode. |
| Line 1: MEDIA TYPE Line 2: PAPER | Shows the current paper type when user presses Media button. |
| Line 1: MEDIA TYPE Line 2: TRANSPARENCY | Shows the current paper type when user presses Media button. |
| Line 1: MEDIA TYPE Line 2: THICK STOCK | Shows the current paper type when user presses Media button. |
| Line 1: SELECTED Line 2: | When some parameter is selected. |
| Line 1: TEST PRINT Line 2: | Printer is printing a test page. |
| Line 1: SPOOLING Line 2: | |
| Line 1: SPOOLER JOB Line 2: | |
| Line 1: FIRST JOB Line 2: | |
| Line 1: RESETTING JOB Line 2: | Printer is resetting a job. |
| Line 1: OFFLINE Line 2: | Printer is offline. |
| Line 1: PRESS SELECT Line 2: TO CANCEL JOB | Presses Online button while the printer is processing a job or waiting for additional input to complete the print job. |
| Line 1: SELECTION ERROR Line 2: | |
| Line 1: SuperScript 4400 Line 2: Booting... | First message to appear when the printer is powered up. |
| Line 1: OUT OF PAPER Line 2: TRAY 1 | One of the paper trays is empty. |
| Line 1: OUT OF PAPER Line 2: TRAY 2 | One of the paper trays is empty. |
| Line 1: TRAY 2 Line 2: UNSUPPORTED SIZE | Lower tray contains paper size that is not supported by engine. |
| Line 1: PAPER MISMATCH Line 2: LOAD LETTER TRAY | Paper tray has papers but not the right type. |
| Line 1: PAPER MISMATCH Line 2: LOAD LEGAL TRAY | Paper tray has papers but not the right type. |
| Line 1: PAPER MISMATCH Line 2: LOAD A4 TRAY | Paper tray has papers but not the right type. |
| Line 1: PAPER MISMATCH Line 2: LOAD B5JIS TRAY | Paper tray has papers but not the right type. |
| Line 1: PAPER MISMATCH Line 2: LOAD B5ISO TRAY | Paper tray has papers but not the right type. |
| Line 1: PAPER MISMATCH Line 2: LOAD EXEC TRAY | Paper tray has papers but not the right type. |
| Line 1: PAPER MISMATCH Line 2: LOAD FOLIO TRAY | Paper tray has papers but not the right type. |
| Line 1: PAPER MISMATCH Line 2: LOAD FSCAP TRAY | Paper tray has papers but not the right type. |
| Line 1: PAPER MISMATCH Line 2: LOAD SPFOLI TRAY | Paper tray has papers but not the right type. |
| Line 1: PAPER MISMATCH Line 2: LOAD QUARTO TRAY | Paper tray has papers but not the right type. |
| Line 1: PAPER MISMATCH Line 2: LOAD COM-10 TRAY | Paper tray has papers but not the right type. |
| Line 1: PAPER MISMATCH Line 2: LOAD DL TRAY | Paper tray has papers but not the right type. |
| Line 1: K-TONER EMPTY Line 2: | Black toner cartridge is empty. |
| Line 1: Y-TONER EMPTY Line 2: | Yellow toner cartridge is empty. |
| Line 1: M-TONER EMPTY Line 2: | Magenta toner cartridge is empty. |
| Line 1: C-TONER EMPTY Line 2: | Cyan toner cartridge is empty. |
| Line 1: K-TONER Line 2: NOT FOUND | Black toner cartridge is not installed or installed incorrectly. |
| Line 1: Y-TONER Line 2: NOT FOUND | Yellow toner cartridge is not installed or installed incorrectly. |
| Line 1: M-TONER Line 2: NOT FOUND | Magenta toner cartridge is not installed or installed incorrectly. |
| Line 1: C-TONER Line 2: NOT FOUND | Cyan toner cartridge is not installed or installed incorrectly. |
| Line 1: PAPER JAM Line 2: DRUM | Paper jam in drum area. |
| Line 1: PAPER JAM Line 2: INNER/DRUM | Paper jam in inner area. |
| Line 1: PAPER JAM Line 2: EXIT/DRUM | Paper jam in exit tray. |
| Line 1: MISFEED Line 2: | Paper misfeed. |
| Line 1: CHECK WASTE Line 2: TONER | Waste toner bottle is full or is not installed. |
| Line 1: REPLACE FUSER Line 2: OIL | Fuser oil runs out. |
| Line 1: REPLACE FUSER Line 2: ROLLER | Fuser cleaning roller reaches end-of-life. |
| Line 1: MISPRINT Line 2: HW FAULT | Printing error caused by no PRREQ-N within a page. |
| Line 1: BELT CARTRIDGE Line 2: NOT FOUND | OPC belt cartridge is not installed. |
| Line 1: FUSER UNIT Line 2: NOT FOUND | Fuser unit is not installed. |
| Line 1: FUSER ROLLER Line 2: NOT FOUND | Fuser cleaning roller is not installed. |
| Line 1: FRONT COVER OPEN Line 2: | Front panel is open. |
| Line 1: BACK COVER OPEN Line 2: | Back panel (transfer unit) is open. |
| Line 1: TOP COVER OPEN Line 2: | Top panel is open. |
| Line 1: LOW FUSER OIL Line 2: | Fuser cleaning unit has about 30 pages left to end-of-life. |
| Line 1: FUSER ROLLER Line 2: NEAR END | Fuser cleaning roller has about 1000 pages left to end-of-life. |
| Line 1: REPLACE BELT Line 2: | OPC belt cartridge worn-out. |
| Line 1: REPLACE FUSER Line 2: UNIT | Fuser unit reaches end-of-life. |
| Line 1: K-TONER LOW Line 2: | Black toner cartridge has about less than 300 pages left to end-of-life. |
| Line 1: Y-TONER LOW Line 2: | Yellow toner cartridge has about less than 500 pages left to end-of-life. |
| Line 1: M-TONER LOW Line 2: | Magenta toner cartridge has about less than 500 pages left to end-of-life. |
| Line 1: C-TONER LOW Line 2: | Cyan toner cartridge has about less than 500 pages left to end-of-life. |
| Line 1: 120K SERVICE Line 2: | Paper discharge, drum cleaner, transfer roller, transfer drum, and paper pick-up roller all reach end-of-life. |
| Line 1: CASSETTE OUT Line 2: TRAY1 | Cassette is not installed in paper tray1. |
| Line 1: CASSETTE OUT Line 2: TRAY2 | Cassette is not installed in paper tray2. |
| Line 1: MEDIA MISMATCH Line 2: LOAD PAPER TRAY | Paper tray has papers but not the right type. |
| Line 1: MEDIA MISMATCH Line 2: LOAD LABEL TRAY | Paper tray has papers but not the right type. |
| Line 1: MEDIA MISMATCH Line 2: LOAD OHT TRAY | Paper tray has papers but not the right type. |
| Line 1: SERVICE CALL Line 2: C3 | NVRAM error |
| Line 1: SERVICE CALL Line 2: C4 | Engine controller hardware error |
| Line 1: SERVICE CALL Line 2: C7 | Process timing clock error |
| Line 1: SERVICE CALL Line 2: D1 | Yellow switching clutch error |
| Line 1: SERVICE CALL Line 2: D2 | Magenta switching clutch error |
| Line 1: SERVICE CALL Line 2: D3 | Cyan switching clutch error |
| Line 1: SERVICE CALL Line 2: D4 | Black switching clutch error |
| Line 1: SERVICE CALL Line 2: D5 | YK switching clutch error |
| Line 1: SERVICE CALL Line 2: D6 | MC switching clutch error |
| Line 1: SERVICE CALL Line 2: E1 | Developing motor error |
| Line 1: SERVICE CALL Line 2: E2 | Main motor error |
| Line 1: SERVICE CALL Line 2: E3 | Drum error |
| Line 1: SERVICE CALL Line 2: E4 | Toner empty sensor error |
| Line 1: SERVICE CALL Line 2: E5 | Transfer roller solenoid error |
| Line 1: SERVICE CALL Line 2: E6 | Drum cleaning solenoid error |
| Line 1: SERVICE CALL Line 2: E7 | Drum cleaning clutch error |
| Line 1: SERVICE CALL Line 2: E8 | Fuser unit clutch error |
| Line 1: SERVICE CALL Line 2: E9 | Belt marker sensor error |
| Line 1: SERVICE CALL Line 2: EL | Erase LED error |
| Line 1: SERVICE CALL Line 2: F0 | Cooling fan error |
| Line 1: SERVICE CALL Line 2: F2 | Ozone fan error |
| Line 1: SERVICE CALL Line 2: F4 | Fuser fan error |
| Line 1: SERVICE CALL Line 2: F5 | Charger HV unit error |
| Line 1: SERVICE CALL Line 2: HO | Fuser thermometer error |
| Line 1: SERVICE CALL Line 2: H2 | Fuser temperature is not reaching printable temperature error |
| Line 1: SERVICE CALL Line 2: H3 | Fuser temperature is continuously low after printable temperature error |
| Line 1: SERVICE CALL Line 2: H4 | Fuser temperature is continuously high after printable temperature error |
| Line 1: SERVICE CALL Line 2: L1 | Beam detector error |
| Line 1: SERVICE CALL Line 2: L2 | Scanner motor error |
| Line 1: SERVICE CALL Line 2: LL | Laser power error |