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    use hp LaserJet 5100 5100tn 5100dtn
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    hp LaserJet 5100, 5100tn, and 5100dtn series printers use guide
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    of Microsoft Corporation. HP-UX® Release 10.20 and later, and Release 11.00 and later (in both 32- and 64-bit configurations) on all HP 9000 computers are Open Group UNIX 95 branded products. ENERGY STAR is a U.S. registered service mark of the U.S. EPA. Hewlett-Packard Company 11311 Chinden
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    Printer Drivers 17 Software for Windows 19 Software for Macintosh Computers 21 Software for Linux 22 2 Printing Tasks Overview 23 Selecting the Output Bin 24 Printing to the Top Output Bin 25 Printing to the Rear Output Bin 26 Loading Tray 1 28 Loading Tray 2 29 Loading the 500-Sheet Tray
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    Print Cartridge Life Expectancy 69 Continue Printing When Toner is Low 70 Cleaning the Printer 72 4 Problem Solving Overview 75 Clearing Paper Jams 76 Clearing Jams from the Input Tray Areas 77 Clearing Jams from the Top Cover Area 78 Clearing Jams from the Output Areas 79 Clearing Jams from
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    Heavy Paper A-13 Printer Specifications A-15 Physical Dimensions A-15 Environmental Specifications A-18 B Control Panel Menus Overview B-1 Private/Stored Jobs Menu B-2 Information Menu B-3 Paper Handling Menu B-4 Print Quality Menu B-6 Printing Menu B-8 Configuration Menu B-11 I/O Menu
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    Congratulations on your purchase of an HP LaserJet 5100 series printer. If you have not done so, see the start guide provided with the printer for setup instructions. Now that the printer is set up and ready to use, take a few moments to get to know the printer. This chapter introduces the following
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    . • Prints the first page in less than 13 seconds. Connectivity/Ease of Use Easy to use and administer in a shared environment: • Available HP JetDirect print server EIO cards with support for all leading network operating systems. • Helpful printer software provided on a compact disc. 2 Chapter
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    the HP LaserJet 5100, 192 MB maximum memory capability on the HP LaserJet 5100tn and HP LaserJet 5100dtn. • 2 EIO interface slots. • Available hard drive EIO card for storage of additional fonts and forms. Paper Handling Versatile to meet a combination of user needs: • 100 sheet multi-purpose tray
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    Environmental Features • EconoMode uses approximately 50% less toner, which extends the life of the print cartridge (HP does not recommend full-time use of EconoMode) • PowerSave setting saves energy (meets ENERGY STAR guidelines) 4 Chapter 1: Printer Basics ENWW
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    5100 printer (product number: Q1860A) is a 22 pages per minute (ppm) laser printer that comes standard with a 100-sheet multi-purpose Tray 1, a 250-sheet Tray 2, and 16 MB of memory. It is designed for workgroups and can print on paper sizes up to A3 and 11 x 17 (279 x 432 mm). HP LaserJet 5100tn
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    A variety of configurations are possible with the optional trays: Note Figure 1 Optional Tray Configurations A duplexer can be added to any of these configurations and is placed under Tray 2. 6 Chapter 1: Printer Basics ENWW
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    Tray 2 (250-sheet) Paper size indicator (set with dial inside tray) Paper level indicator Latches (to open rear door) Power switch Rear door (paper jam access) Rear output bin (straight-through paper path) Power connector Figure 2 Network, I/O, or optional hard disk (EIO slots) Printer Parts
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    supports two enhanced input/output (EIO) cards. Other accessories and options are available. For ordering information, see the following page. Suggested Accessories HP JetDirect print server EIO card Duplex Printing Accessory (or duplexer, for 2-sided printing) 250-sheet feeder and tray 500-sheet
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    only accessories specifically designed for this printer. To order an accessory, contact an HP-authorized service or support provider. (See the telephone support flyer included with the printer.) Ordering Information Paper Handling Item 500-Sheet Paper Feeder and Tray 250-Sheet Paper Feeder and
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    HP LaserJet Printer Family Print Media Guide A guide to using paper and other print media with HP LaserJet printers. 5963-7863 PCL 5/PJL Technical Reference Documentation CD A guide to using printer commands with HP LaserJet printers. 5961-0976 HP LaserJet 5100, 5100tn, and 5100dtn Printers
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    (Continued) Item Printer Maintenance Kit Description or Use Contains user-replaceable parts and instructions for routine printer maintenance. 110 V printer: new exchange 220 V printer: new exchange Part Number Q1860-67902 Q1860-69002 Q1860-67903 Q1860-69003 ENWW Chapter 1: Printer Basics 11
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    READY Ready Go Data Attention Menu Item Cancel Job - Value + Select Figure 4 Control Panel Layout Control Panel Lights Light Ready Data Attention Indication The printer is ready to print. The printer is processing information. Action is required. See the control panel display. 12 Chapter
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    an error message such as TRAY x LOAD [TYPE] [SIZE] or UNEXPECTED PAPER SIZE. • Confirms a manual feed request if Tray 1 is loaded and TRAY 1 MODE=CASSETTE has been set from the Paper Handling Menu in the printer's control panel. • Overrides a manual feed request from Tray 1 by selecting paper from
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    trays or other accessories are installed in the printer, printer driver and software application override control panel settings. (Software application settings override printer driver settings.) If you cannot access a menu or item, it is either not an option for the printer, or your network
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    ) By default, the control panel on the printer displays messages in English. If necessary, set the printer to display messages and print configuration pages in another supported language. 1 Turn the printer off. 2 Hold down [Select] while turning on the printer. 3 When SELECT LANGUAGE appears in the
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    start guide for installation instructions. Note Check the ReadMe file provided on the compact disc for additional software included and supported languages. Windows Client Windows Software Drivers Macintosh Client Macintosh Software PPDs HP LaserJet Utility Figure 5 Printer Software The printer
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    software automatically checks the computer for Internet access to obtain the latest drivers. Windows 95 Windows 98 Windows Me2 Windows NT® 4.0 Windows 2000 Windows XP PCL 5e PCL 6 PS1       Macintosh computer PPDs are included (page 21). 1.PostScript (PS) printer driver
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    service or support provider. (See the telephone support flyer included with the printer.) • OS/2 PCL/PCL 6 printer driver* • OS/2 PS printer driver* • AutoCAD™ (Rev. 15 compatible Windows printer driver available on the compact disc. Rev. 14 printer driver available with HP LaserJet 5100 printer
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    for that network using HP Web JetAdmin or similar network software. (See the start guide.) Access the Windows Printer Driver To configure the driver, access it in one of the following ways: Operating System Windows 95, Windows 98, and Windows Me Windows NT 4.0 Windows 2000 Windows XP Temporarily
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    Help button, the F1 key, or a question mark symbol in the upper right corner in the printer driver (depending on the Windows operating system used). These help screens give detailed information about the specific driver. Printer driver help is separate from the software application help. 20 Chapter
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    available in the driver. The illustrated screens make selecting printer features from the Macintosh computer easier than ever. Use the HP LaserJet Utility to do the following: • Customize the printer's control panel messages. • Name the printer, assign it to a zone on the network, download files and
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    Download HP Web Jetadmin from the HP Web site (http://www.hp.com/cposupport/software.html). This web-based driver-administration software should be installed on a server. The following systems are supported: • Windows 95 • Windows 98 • Windows Me • Windows NT • Windows 2000 • Windows XP • HP
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    proof and hold print jobs. (See "Using Features in the Printer Driver" on page 53.) • Tray 1 can be used in several different ways. See "Customizing Tray 1 Operation" on page 55. • If you frequently use several kinds of paper or share the printer with others, print by type and size to ensure that
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    coming out of the top output bin has problems, such as excessive curl, try printing to the rear output bin. • To avoid paper jams, do not open or close the rear output bin while the printer is printing. • Do not print envelopes, labels, paper wider than 11.7 inches (297 mm) wide, small custom-size
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    to the Top Output Bin The top output bin collects paper face-down, in correct order. The top output bin should be used for most print jobs and is recommended for printing the following: • over 50 sheets of paper, continuously • transparencies Figure 6 Top Output Bin ENWW Chapter 2: Printing Tasks
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    then flip open the second extension if necessary. Printing from Tray 1 to the rear output bin provides the straightest paper path. Opening the rear output bin might improve output quality with the following: • envelopes • labels • paper wider than 11.7 inches (297 mm) or less than 3.9 inches (100 mm
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    stop on the top output bin prevents long paper from being pushed over the edge of the printer. 1 Push in the center of the paper stop to release it. 2 Pull the paper stop out until it stops. 3 Flip up the end section. 4 Adjust the paper stop to the desired size. ENWW Chapter 2: Printing Tasks
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    paper jams, do not load trays while the printer is printing. Tray 1 is a multi-purpose tray that holds a variety of paper, including up to 100 sheets of paper, 10 envelopes, or 20 index cards. The printer might pull paper from Tray 1 first. To change this, see page 55. For supported sizes of paper
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    Setting the dial adjusts the printer's sensors. It does not adjust the guides inside the tray. 3 Make sure the paper size setting matches the size of paper loaded, or the printer might jam or other errors might occur. 4 Tilt the blue rear guide toward the front of the tray to detach it. Continued on
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    tabs on the guides. 9 Close the tray cover. Slide the tray back into the printer. Note If you want to print by type and size of paper from the printer driver, configure the tray settings in the printer's control panel to match the type of paper loaded in each tray (page 57). 30 Chapter 2: Printing
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    the 500-Sheet Tray (Optional) The following instructions are for loading standard sizes in a 500-sheet tray (optional). For supported sizes of paper, see page A-6. To load custom-sizes, see page 47. Note To avoid paper jams, do not load trays while the printer is printing. 1 Pull the tray completely
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    To prevent jams, rotate the dial in the tray so the printer will read the correct size of paper. The toggle switch accesses more sizes. An error might occur if the dial is not set properly. 8 Slide the tray into the printer. Note If you want to print by type and size of paper from the printer driver
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    (page C-1). The duplexer supports sizes from 5.8 by 8.3 inches (148 by 210 mm) to 11.7 by 17 inches (297 by 432 mm). Prepunched paper should be printed in a rotated direction for 2-sided printing (page 44). Rear Duplex Door Duplexer Rear Section Duplexer Base Figure 8 Printer with the Optional
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    trays from the printer. • You might need to configure the printer driver to recognize the duplexer. (See the printer software help for details.) • To print on both sides of paper, make the selection from the software or printer driver. (See the printer software help.) • If the printer driver
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    Separating the Printer from the Duplexer Before you lift the printer, always separate the printer from the duplexer. 1 Slide the rear section of the duplexer away from the printer. 2 Lift the printer off the duplexer. ENWW Chapter 2: Printing Tasks 35
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    the top, short edge toward the right. • Load other sizes with the top, short edge toward the printer. For all other trays, load the first side facing up. • Load letter, A4, A5, Executive, and B5 paper with the top, short edge toward the right. • Load other sizes with the top, short edge toward
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    The four print orientation options are shown below. These options can be selected from the printer driver or from the printer's control panel (set BINDING from the Paper Handling Menu and ORIENTATION from the Printing Menu). 2. Long-edge landscape 1. Long-edge portrait 4. Short-edge landscape
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    with an optional duplexer (page 36). It may be necessary to print prepunched paper in a rotated orientation (page 44). Printing in portrait or landscape mode is usually selected from the software application or printer driver. If the option is not available, change the Orientation setting from the
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    Paper Orientation Figure 11 Paper Orientation for Tray 1 • Load letter, A4, A5, Executive, and B5 paper with the side-to-be-printed facing up, and the top, short edge toward the right. • Load other sizes of paper with the side-to-be-printed facing up, and the top, short edge toward the printer.
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    the printer. To avoid jamming and possible printer damage, never try to print on both sides of an envelope. Before you load envelopes, make sure they are flat and not damaged or stuck together. Do not use envelopes with pressure-sensitive adhesive. (For envelope specifications, see page A-11.) 40
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    the side-to-be-printed facing up, and the postage-end toward the front of the tray. Slide the envelopes into the printer as far as they will go without forcing them. 4 Adjust the guides to touch the envelope stack without bending the envelopes. Make sure the envelopes fit under the tabs on
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    use in laser printers. Multi-thickness labels and labels that do not stack flat might print better rotated. To print rotated paper, see page 44. Make sure that labels meet the specifications for the input tray you use (page A-10). Do: • Print a stack of 50 labels from Tray 1 or a stack of 50 to 100
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    Printing Transparencies Use only transparencies recommended for use in laser printers. For transparency specifications, see page A-10. • Load transparencies in Tray 1 with the side-to-be printed facing up and the top edge toward the right. • To prevent transparencies from becoming too hot or
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    -R, or JB5-R as the Tray 1 size. 3 Load paper with the side-to-be printed facing up, and the top, short-edge toward the printer. 4 In the printer driver or software application select the paper size as you normally would and select Tray 1. Figure 15 Printing Rotated Paper from Tray 1 44 Chapter
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    the tray to the correct paper size. 2 Load paper with the side-to-be printed facing down, and the top, short-edge toward the front of the tray. 3 In the printer driver or software application select the size and location of the rotated paper. Figure 16 Printing Rotated Paper from the 500-Sheet Tray
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    . This causes toner to accumulate inside the printer, which may affect print quality and damage the printer. Print on paper up to 12.28 by 18.5 in (312 by 470 mm), leaving margins on all four sides of at least .08 inch (2 mm). When printing paper wider than 11.7 inches (297 mm), always use the rear
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    1 or the optional 500-sheet tray. For paper specifications, see page A-2. Tray Tray 1 Optional 500-Sheet Tray Minimum Size 3 by 5 inches (76 by 127 mm) 5.8 by 8.2 inches (148 by 210 mm) Maximum Size 12.28 by 18.5 inches (312 by 470 mm) 11.7 by 16.5 inches (297 by 419 mm) OR 11 x 17 inches (280 by
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    Loading Custom-Size Paper in the 500-Sheet Tray The following instructions are for loading custom-sizes in a 500-sheet tray (optional). For supported sizes of paper, see page A-6. To load standard sizes, see page 31. Note To avoid paper jams, do not load trays while the printer is printing. 1 Pull
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    indicator window. 7 To prevent jams, rotate the dial in the tray to Custom. The toggle switch accesses more sizes. An error might occur if the dial is not set properly. 8 Slide the tray into the printer. Note If you want to print by type and size of paper from the printer driver, configure the tray
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    . (Software application settings override printer driver settings.) The control panel must be set if the PCL 5e driver is used, or custom paper is loaded long-edge first (X is longer than Y). Tray 1 X edge X edge Y edge Y edge Optional 500-Sheet Tray Figure 17 Printing Custom-Size Paper 50
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    8.2 to 11.7 inches (148 to 297 mm) for the 500-sheet tray (optional). Set the Y dimension (the side edge of the paper) as shown in Figure 17. The Y dimension can be 5 to 18.5 inches (127 to 470 mm) for Tray 1 or 5.8 to 17 inches (210 to 432 mm) for the 500-sheet tray (optional). 4 If custom paper is
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    the rear output bin. 3 From the Paper Handling Menu in the printer's control panel, set TRAY 1 MODE=CASSETTE. 4 From the printer driver, set the type of paper for Tray 1 to vellum, and select paper by type. For details on selecting by type of paper, see page 57. Figure 18 Printing Vellum 52 Chapter
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    to change settings from the printer's control panel or the printer driver. Using Features in the Printer Driver When you print from a software application, many of the printer's features are available from the printer driver. To access Windows printer drivers, see page 19. HP PCL 5e, PCL 6, PS, and
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    the rest of the pages. Look for "Use different paper for first page" in the printer driver. Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper You can print more than one page on a single sheet of paper. This feature is available in some printer drivers, and provides a cost-effective way to print draft
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    . • You can still choose paper from other trays by specifically choosing another tray in the printer driver. Tray 1 Mode=Cassette TRAY 1 MODE=CASSETTE means the printer treats Tray 1 like the other trays. Instead of looking for paper in Tray 1 first, the printer pulls paper either starting from the
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    Note Manually Feeding Paper from Tray 1 The Manual Feed feature allows you to print on special paper from Tray 1, such as envelopes or letterhead. If Manual Feed is selected, the printer will print only from Tray 1. Select Manual Feed through the software or printer driver. Manual Feed can also be
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    in Tray 1. To print custom-size paper, see page 50. • Tray 2: Paper size settings are adjusted when paper is properly loaded into the printer and the paper size dials are set to match the paper size (See the sections on loading paper, starting on page 29.) • Optional 500-sheet tray: Paper size
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    From the software or printer driver, select the desired type and size of paper. The type and size settings can also be configured from HP Web JetAdmin for networked printers. See the printer software help. To print by type and size, it might be necessary to unload or close Tray 1, or set TRAY 1 MODE
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    Job Retention Options. For Macintosh only: Select Job Retention from the pull-down menu in the print dialog box for newer drivers. For older drivers, select Printer Specific Options. Quick Copying a Job The quick copy feature prints the requested number of copies of a job and stores a copy of the
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    job already stored under the job name and the printer needs additional space, the printer may delete other stored quick copy jobs starting with stored quick copy job can also be deleted from the control panel or from HP Web JetAdmin. 1 Press [Menu] repeatedly until PRIVATE/STORED JOBS MENU appears.
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    is required. For moderate to heavy use of this feature, HP recommends adding a hard disk. To permanently store the job and prevent the printer from deleting it when space is needed for something else, select the Stored Job option in the driver. Printing the Remaining Copies of a Held Job The user
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    5 Press [-Value+] until DELETE appears. 6 Press [Select] to delete the job. 62 Chapter 2: Printing Tasks ENWW
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    releases it using a 4-digit Personal Identification Number (PIN) through the printer's control panel. The user specifies the PIN in the driver and it is sent to the printer as part of the print job. The private job feature also works if the printer does not have an optional hard disk by using the
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    , proof and hold, and private jobs are deleted. A private job can also be deleted from the printer's control panel before it is ever printed. 1 Press [Menu] repeatedly until PRIVATE/STORED JOBS MENU appears until DELETE appears. 7 Press [Select] to delete the job. 64 Chapter 2: Printing Tasks ENWW
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    panel. For example, a user may want to download a personnel form, calendar, time sheet, or accounting form that other users can access and print. To store a print job permanently on the optional hard disk, select the Stored Job option in the driver when printing the job. Specifying a Stored Job as
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    Note Deleting a Stored Job When a user sends a stored job, the printer overwrites any previous jobs with the same name. Jobs stored on the printer's optional hard disk can be deleted from the control panel. 1 Press [Menu] repeatedly until PRIVATE/STORED JOBS MENU appears. 2 Press [Item] until your
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    3 Printer Maintenance Overview This chapter explains basic printer maintenance. • Performing routine maintenance. • Managing the print cartridge. • Cleaning the printer. ENWW Chapter 3: Printer Maintenance 67
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    the printer maintenance kit, contact an HP-authorized service or support provider. (See the telephone support flyer included with the printer.) The kit includes: • fuser assembly • transfer roller • feed rollers • necessary instructions For more information on installing the printer maintenance kit
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    are the default settings.) HP does not recommend full-time use of EconoMode. (If EconoMode is used consistently to print media with less than 5% toner coverage, it is possible that the toner supply will outlast the mechanical parts in the print cartridge.) ENWW Chapter 3: Printer Maintenance 69
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    detected, TONER LOW is set to STOP. To resume printing, press [Go]. The printer will continue to display TONER LOW until you replace the print cartridge. Select TONER LOW=CONTINUE or TONER LOW=STOP from the Configuration Menu in the control panel (page B-13). 70 Chapter 3: Printer Maintenance ENWW
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    clothing in cold water. (Hot water sets toner into fabric.) 4 Reinsert the print cartridge into the printer and close the top cover. If the print remains light, install a new print cartridge. (Follow the instructions provided with the new print cartridge.) ENWW Chapter 3: Printer Maintenance 71
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    printer. While cleaning the printer, be careful not to touch the transfer roller (the black, rubber roller, located underneath the print cartridge). Skin oils on the roller can cause print quality problems. Figure 20 Location of the Transfer Roller-Do Not Touch! 72 Chapter 3: Printer Maintenance
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    toner into fabric.) 3 Using the green handles, lift the paper access plates and wipe off any residue with a dry, lint-free cloth. 4 Close the paper access plates, replace the print cartridge, close the top cover, plug in the power cord, and turn the printer on. ENWW Chapter 3: Printer Maintenance
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    appear on the black strip, create a cleaning page again. To ensure good print quality with certain types of paper, use the cleaning page every time the print cartridge is replaced. If the cleaning page is frequently needed, try a different type of paper. 74 Chapter 3: Printer Maintenance ENWW
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    will help you to troubleshoot and solve printer problems. Clear paper jams: Occasionally, paper can jam during printing. This section will help you to locate paper jams, properly clear them from the printer, and solve repeated paper jams. Understand printer messages: Many different messages
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    page 79. Top cover area Go to page 78. Optional duplexer Go to page 80. Input tray areas Go to page 77. Figure 21 Paper Jam Locations Note Loose toner might remain in the printer after a paper jam, but the toner should clear after a few sheets are printed. 76 Chapter 4: Problem Solving ENWW
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    the paper is flat in the tray at all four corners and below the tabs on the guides. 4 Open and close the top cover to clear the paper jam message. If a paper jam message persists, there is still paper in the printer. Look for paper in another location (page 76). ENWW Chapter 4: Problem Solving
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    clothing in cold water. (Hot water sets toner into fabric.) 4 Close the paper access plates, replace the print cartridge, and close the top cover. If a paper jam message persists, there is still paper in the printer. Look for paper in another location (page 76). 78 Chapter 4: Problem Solving ENWW
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    levers automatically return to their original positions when the rear door is closed.) Open and close the top cover to clear the paper jam message. If a paper jam message persists, there is still paper in the printer. Look for paper in another location (page 76). ENWW Chapter 4: Problem Solving 79
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    from the Optional Duplexer Look for jams in the following locations: The Tray 2 area: 1 Slide Tray 2 out of the printer. 2 Slowly pull any paper out of the printer. The front cover of the duplexer: 3 From the front of the printer, grasp the front cover of the duplexer (use the grip in the center
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    , continue with step 10 below: 10 Close the duplexer's rear door, and push the rear section of the duplexer back into the printer. Open and close the top cover to clear the paper jam message. Note To prevent further jams, make sure all tray covers are in place. ENWW Chapter 4: Problem Solving 81
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    to the printer is steady, and meets printer specifications (page A-18). • Clean the printer (page 72). • Contact an HP-authorized service or support provider to perform routine printer maintenance. (See the telephone support flyer included with the printer.) 82 Chapter 4: Problem Solving ENWW
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    The duplexer is not connected properly. Re-install the duplexer. The optional input tray cannot feed paper to the printer because a door or paper guide is open. Check the doors and paper guides. The engine is rolling its rollers to check for possible paper jams. ENWW Chapter 4: Problem Solving 83
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    from HP Web JetAdmin, and download or delete fonts. (See the printer software help for more information.) DISK IS The EIO disk is protected, and no new files can be written to it. WRITE PROTECTED Disable the write protection through HP Web JetAdmin. EIO n NOT FUNCTIONAL The EIO network card
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    another one. Download or delete files from HP Web Jetadmin, and download or delete fonts. (See the software help for more paper handling device for assistance. INSTALL TONER CARTRIDGE The print cartridge has been removed and must be replaced for printing to continue. INSTALL TRAY x The printer
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    Hewlett-Packard recommends that only HP-authorized service technicians service the printer. However, you can perform most routine maintenance. When the PERFORM PRINTER MAINTENANCE message appears on the control panel, you will need to purchase a printer maintenance kit and install the new parts
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    software help for more information.) If the message persists, increase the size of the RAM disk. Change the RAM disk size from the Configuration Menu in the printer's control panel (page B-14). RESEND UPGRADE There is an error in the printer's flash firmware. Resend a valid firmware image. TRAY
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    1284 specification.) This error can occur if the driver you are using is not IEEE-1284 compliant. For best results, use an HP driver that came with the printer (page 20). Press [Go] to clear the error message. (Data will be lost.) If this message persists, contact an HP-authorized service or support
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    the printer.) 50.x FUSER ERROR An internal error has occurred. Turn the printer off, and then turn the printer on. If this message persists, contact an HP-authorized service or support provider. (See the telephone support flyer included with the printer.) 51.x or 52.x PRINTER ERROR A temporary
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    with the printer.) 64.x PRINTER ERROR A temporary printing error occurred. Turn the printer off, and then turn the printer on. If this message persists, contact an HP-authorized service or support provider. (See the telephone support flyer included with the printer.) 90 Chapter 4: Problem Solving
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    HP-authorized service or support provider. (See the telephone support flyer included with the printer.) The printer detected an error. The numbers (xxxx) indicate the specific type of error. Turn the printer off, and then turn the printer on. Try printing a job from a different software application
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    you are experiencing, then see the following table to troubleshoot the problem. Note The examples below depict letter-size paper that has passed through the printer long-edge first. (If the paper has passed through the printer short-edge first, lines and repeating defects will run vertically
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    or choose rough paper type from the printer driver (page 57).   11. Change the fuser mode setting to Low (page B-5).  12. Redistribute the toner in the print cartridge (page 71).      13. Install a new HP print cartridge. (See instructions with the print cartridge.)   14. To
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    suggestions. If you cannot resolve the problem after following the suggestions in this user's guide, contact an HP-authorized service or support provider. (See the telephone support flyer included with the printer.) Macintosh users: For more troubleshooting information, see page 100. 1 Does the
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    print. Check that all trays are properly loaded, adjusted, and installed in the printer. (See the sections on loading paper, starting on page 28.) A blank page prints. Check that the sealing tape is not still in the print cartridge. (See the start guide or the instructions that came with the print
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    names in the printer driver. To verify that it is not a computer problem, print from another computer (if possible). Make sure the print job is being sent to the correct port (LPT1, or network printer port, for example). The printer might have received a nonstandard PS code. From the Configuration
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    is steady, and meets printer specifications (page A-18). Simplify the print job. Add more memory to the printer (page C-1). Turn banner pages off. (See your network administrator.) Check settings in the printer driver or software application. (Printer driver and software commands override control
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    . There are print quality problems. Check that you are using the proper printer driver (page 20). Check the software settings. (See the software help.) Try a different font. Make sure the setting of the dial in the tray matches the size of the paper loaded in the tray. If TRAY 1=FIRST is set in
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    For other problems, check the Contents, the Index, or the printer software help. The printer pulls from the wrong tray. An optional accessory is not working properly. A message other than READY is displayed. Make sure paper trays are correctly configured for paper size and type (page 57). Print
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    using Mac OS 8.6 to Mac OS 9.2. 1 Can you print from a software application? YES NO Print a short document from a software application. Go to step 2. The Macintosh computer is not communicating with the printer. Auto Setup did not automatically set up the printer. The printer driver icon
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    name matches the name selected in the Chooser (page 103). If you are printing an .EPS file, try downloading the fonts contained in the .EPS file to the printer before printing. Use the HP LaserJet Utility (page 21). If the document is not printing with New York, Geneva, or Monaco fonts, go into
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    return to the Chooser. If you manually select a PPD, an icon might not appear next to the selected printer in the Select a PostScript Printer box. In the Chooser, click Setup, click Printer Info, and then click Update Info to bring up the icon. 9 Close the Chooser. Mac OS X 1 Open the Print Center
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    the Chooser, you will have to go back into the Chooser and reselect it. Use the Set Printer Name feature in the HP LaserJet Utility to rename the printer. Linux Problem Solving For information about Linux problem solving, see the HP Linux support homepage: http://hp.sourceforge.net/. ENWW Chapter
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    options currently installed in the printer. (Many of these values can be overridden from the printer driver or software application.) For a complete list of control panel items and possible values, see page B-1. To change a control panel setting, see page 14. 104 Chapter 4: Problem Solving ENWW
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    Page Use the configuration page to view current printer settings, to help troubleshoot printer problems, or to verify installation of optional accessories, such as memory (DIMMs), paper trays, and printer languages. If an HP JetDirect print server card is installed, a JetDirect configuration
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    panel password, and disk drive. 6 Paper Trays and Options Lists the size settings for all trays and lists optional paper handling accessories that are installed. 7 Toner Level Provides a graphic representation of how much toner is left in the cartridge. 106 Chapter 4: Problem Solving ENWW
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    stay resident in the printer until other fonts are downloaded to replace them, or until the printer is turned off. • INTERNAL: Fonts that permanently reside in the printer. • Font ID is the number you assign to soft fonts when you download them through software. ENWW Chapter 4: Problem Solving 107
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    108 Chapter 4: Problem Solving ENWW
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    A Specifications Overview This appendix includes: • Paper specifications • Printer specifications • Cable specifications ENWW Specifications A-1
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    the HP LaserJet Printer Family Print Media Guide. (To order the guide, see page 8.) Always test paper before purchasing a large quantity. Using paper outside HP specifications may cause problems for the printer, requiring repair. This repair is not covered by the Hewlett-Packard warranty or service
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    should be fed through Tray 1. The media vendor should be contacted to resolve any performance issues related to the use of polyester media. For more information, see the polyester media drawer statement at http://www.hp.com/cposupport/printers/support_doc/ bpl07088.html. ENWW Specifications A-3
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    to 28 lb (75 to 105 g/m2) 10 envelopes 1.The printer supports a wide range of paper sizes. Check the printer software for supported sizes. To print custom-size paper, see page 47. 2.Capacity may vary depending on paper weight and thickness, and environmental conditions. A-4 Specifications ENWW
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    of 20 lb (75 g/m2) paper A5 5.8 by 8.2 in (148 by 210 mm) 11 x 17 11 by 17 in (279 by 432 mm) A3 11.7 by 16.5 in (297 by 420 mm) B4 (JIS) 10.1 by 14.3 in (257 by 364 mm) 1.The printer supports a wide range of media sizes. Check the printer software for supported sizes. 2.Capacity may vary
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    to 105 g/m2) 500 sheets of 20 lb (75 g/m2) paper A3 11.7 by 16.5 in (297 by 420 mm) B4 (JIS) 10.1 by 14.3 in (257 by 364 mm) Custom4 5.8 by 8.2 to 11.7 by 16.5 in OR 11 by 17 in (148 by 210 to 297 by 419 OR 280 by 432 mm) 1.The printer supports a wide range
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    . Supported Types of Paper The printer supports the following types of paper: • plain • letterhead • prepunched • bond • color • rough • user-defined (if using HP Web Jetadmin or HP LaserJet Utility) • preprinted • transparency • labels • recycled • card stock • vellum ENWW Specifications A-7
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    , perforated, or pre-punched media increases the risk of jams. The printer uses heat and pressure to fuse toner to the paper. Make sure that any colored paper or preprinted forms use inks that are compatible with the printer's temperature (400° F or 205° C for 0.1 second). A-8 Specifications ENWW
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    specifications other than U.S. bond weight. For example, to determine the equivalent of 20 lb U.S. bond weight paper 41 22 27 33 2 17 43 24 29 35 3 20 50 28 34 42 4 21 11 36 90 50 62 75 12 .18 39 100 55 67 82 13 79 83 91 97 100 108 122 Europe Metric Weight (g/m2) 60 64
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    second. Close the rear output bin to print transparencies to the top output bin. To avoid damaging the printer, use only transparencies recommended for use in laser printers. If you have problems printing transparencies, use Tray 1. To print transparencies, see page 43. A-10 Specifications ENWW
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    ). • Sizes in the optional envelope feeder: From 3.5 by 6.3 inches (90 by 160 millimeters) to 7 by 10 inches (178 by 254 millimeters). Always print envelopes from Tray 1 (page 40). To prevent envelopes from wrinkling or jamming, open the rear output bin. ENWW Specifications A-11
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    or Flaps Envelopes with a peel-off adhesive strip or with more than one flap that folds over to seal must use adhesives compatible with the heat and pressure in the printer. The extra flaps and strips might cause wrinkling, creasing, or jams. A-12 Specifications ENWW
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    is better suited for feeding through a laser printer. For optimum printer performance, do not use paper heavier than 53 lb (199 g/m2) in Tray 1 or 28 lb (105 g/m2) in other trays. Paper that is too heavy might cause misfeeds, stacking problems, paper jams, poor toner fusing, poor print quality, or
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    sure it is regular in shape and not damaged. Also, make sure the cards are not stuck together. Card Stock Guidelines • If cards curl or jam, try printing from Tray 1 and opening the rear output bin. • Set margins at least 0.08 inch (2 mm) away from the edges of the paper. A-14 Specifications ENWW
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    .7 in (47.5 cm) Printer Specifications Physical Dimensions 55 in (139.8 cm) 24.6 in (62.5 cm) 11.9 in (30.3 cm) 18.5 in (47.0 cm) 10.6 in (27.0 cm) 18.5 in (47.0 cm) 4.3 in (11.0 cm) Figure A-2 HP LaserJet 5100 Printer Dimensions (top and side views) 18.6 in (47.3 cm) ENWW Specifications A-15
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    55 in (139.8 cm) 24.6 in (62.5 cm) 11.9 in (30.3 cm) 24.4 in (62.0 cm) 18.5 in (47.0 cm) 10.6 in (27.0 cm) 6.1 in (15.5 cm) Figure A-3 HP LaserJet 5100tn/5100dtn Printer Dimensions (top and side views) A-16 Specifications ENWW
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    (top and side views) Printer Weight (without print cartridge) • HP LaserJet 5100 printer: 50 lb (23 kg) • HP LaserJet 5100tn printer with optional 500-sheet feeder: 75 lb (34 kg) • HP LaserJet 5100dtn printer with duplexer and optional 500-sheet feeder: 114 lb (52 kg) ENWW Specifications A-17
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    Environmental Specifications Electrical Specifications Printer State Power Consumption (average, in watts) Printing 325-330 Standby 30 PowerSave 220-240 Volt 5.3 amps Power Requirements (Acceptable Line Voltage) 100-127 Volt 50-60 Hz 220-240 Volt 50-60 Hz A-18 Specifications ENWW
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    You might want to install printers with sound power Lwad>=6.3 bels (A) or more in a separate room or cubicle. General Specifications Operating temperature Relative Humidity Speed, in pages per minute (ppm) Expandable Memory 50-91° F (10-32° C) 20-80% Up to 21 ppm, letter size paper. Up to 22 ppm
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    A-20 Specifications ENWW
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    19. You can also control the printer by changing settings in the printer's control panel. Use the control panel to access printer features not supported by the printer driver or software application. Printer driver and software commands override the printer's control panel settings. You can print
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    are no private, stored, quick copy, or proof and hold jobs on the printer's optional hard disk or RAM memory, this menu is not displayed on the must enter the Personal Identification Number (PIN) assigned to the job in the driver. The number of copies the user wants to print. 1-999: Prints the
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    log lists printer events or errors. This item allows you to view the most recent printer events on the control panel display. Press [-Value+] to scroll through the event log entries. The paper path test can be used to verify that the paper path is working properly, or to troubleshoot problems with
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    printer driver (if the appropriate driver is installed). Printer driver and software application settings override control panel settings. For more information, see page 53. Paper Handling Menu Item TRAY 1 MODE= FIRST TRAY 1 SIZE= LETTER TRAY 1 TYPE= PLAIN TRAY 2 TYPE= PLAIN TRAY 3 TYPE= PLAIN TRAY
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    OVERRIDE A4/ NO LETTER=NO YES CONFIGURE FUSER NO MODE MENU=NO YES [TYPE]= NORMAL NORMAL LOW HIGH VELLUM Explanation Feed the paper manually from Tray 1, rather than automatically from a tray. When MANUAL FEED=ON and Tray 1 is empty, the printer goes offline when it receives a print job
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    the HP LaserJet III family of printers. 600: Produces high print quality at the printer's maximum printer's maximum speed (11 ppm). Note It is best to change the resolution from the printer driver or software application. (Driver and software settings override control panel settings.) Use the printer
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    to 50%. Caution HP does not recommend full-time use of EconoMode. (If EconoMode is used full-time, it is possible that the toner supply will outlast the mechanical parts in the print cartridge.) Note It is best to turn EconoMode on or off from the printer driver or software application. (Driver and
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    the number of copies from the printer driver or software application. (Driver and software settings override control panel settings.) For supported paper sizes, see page A-4. Set the default image size for paper and envelopes. (The item name will change from paper to envelope as you scroll through
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    custom-size paper should be printed from Tray 1 to the rear output bin. Open the rear output bin to use it (page 26). Determine the default orientation of print on the page. Note It is best to set the page orientation from the printer driver or software application. (Driver and software settings
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    OFF ERRORS=OFF HP LaserJet 4 series printers. DARK: The internal Courier font available on the HP LaserJet III series printers. Both fonts are not available at the same time. The Wide A4 setting changes the number of characters that can be printed on a single line of A4 paper code. This option allows
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    the printer. Normally you should not change the printer language (the default is AUTO). If you change it to a specific printer language, the printer will not automatically switch from one language to another unless specific software commands are sent to the printer. ENWW Control Panel Menus B-11
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    specific language is changed, all languages will lose all saved resources, including any unprocessed print jobs. OFF: No language resource saving is performed memory used for saving PCL resources. Printer default is the minimum amount of memory needed to perform resource saving for PCL. Press [-Value
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    [Go] is pressed. If the printer is on a network, you will probably want to turn AUTO CONTINUE to ON. Determine how the printer behaves when toner is low. The TONER LOW message will first appear when the print cartridge is almost out of toner. (About 100 to 300 sheets can still be printed.) CONTINUE
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    reprints pages after a paper jam is cleared. OFF: The printer does not reprint pages following a paper jam. Printing performance might be increased with this setting. This item appears only after the PERFORM PRINTER MAINTENANCE message displays. OFF: The PERFORM PRINTER MAINTENANCE message will be
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    ) Item NEW TONER CARTRIDGE=NO Values YES NO QUICK COPY JOBS=32 JOB HELD TIMEOUT=OFF 1 to 50 OFF 1 HOUR 4 HOURS 1 DAY 1 WEEK Explanation This item allows the user to tell the printer that a new print cartridge has been installed. Setting this item to YES will reset the HP TonerGauge to full
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    , that the printer waits before ending a print job.) This setting allows you to adjust timeout for best performance. If data performed and the I/ O BUFFER SIZE item does not appear. When the I/O buffer setting is changed, any downloaded resources (such as fonts or macros) will need to be downloaded
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    of memory installed in the printer, the languages installed in the printer, and by other memory allocations printer. YES: The printer accepts faster parallel communications used for connections with newer computers. NO: The printer ). This setting allows the printer to send status readback messages
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    EIO Menu (5100tn/5100dtn) EIO (enhanced input/output) Menus depend on the particular accessory product installed in an EIO slot of the printer. If the printer contains an HP JetDirect print server EIO card, you can configure basic networking parameters using the EIO Menu. These and other parameters
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    3 If the Syslog Server IP address is left blank, the printer will still work. Also, you can manually set the Timeout time period. NO: The 10/100Base-TX and manually set 10/100Base-TX link parameters. • AUTO: (Default) The print server will automatically configure itself to match the network's link
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    a simple reset and clears the input and output buffers (for the active I/Os only). The DATA RECEIVED message might display on the printer's control panel. This item performs a simple reset and clears the input and output buffers for all I/Os. Allows PowerSave feature to be turned on or off. B-20
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    HP LaserJet printers are not compatible with the printer. You might want to add more memory to the printer if you often print complex graphics or PS documents, print with the optional duplexer, use many downloaded fonts, print at ProRes 1200, or print large paper sizes (such as A3, B4, or 11 x 17
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    the cable tray first. Go to page C-4.) 2 Remove the two captive screws on the back of the printer. 3 Grasp the tabs and pull the formatter board out of the printer. Place it must be released.) A firmware DIMM must be placed in slot 1 as shown. A memory DIMM C-2 Printer Memory and Expansion ENWW
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    other than slot 1. 6 Slide the formatter board back into the printer and tighten the two screws. 7 If an optional duplexer is installed, reattach the cable tray and the rear section of the duplexer. Reattach any interface cables, and the power cord. Turn the printer on and test the DIMM. (Go to page
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    section of the duplexer away from the printer. 2 Remove the rear section of the duplexer by lifting and rotating the rear section to clear all of the tabs in the grooves, as illustrated. 3 Unplug the power cord and disconnect any cables. 4 Remove the cable tray by lifting it out of position, as
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    to verify that DIMMs are installed correctly: 1 Check that the printer's control panel displays READY when the printer is turned on. If an error message appears, a DIMM might have been incorrectly installed. Check the printer messages (page 83). 2 Print a new configuration page (page 105). 3 Check
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    depending upon how much memory is installed in the printer. 3 Using a software application, download all the fonts you want to use in the 500 KB should be reserved.) 5 From the Configuration Menu, set PCL MEMORY or PS MEMORY to the value determined in step 4. 6 Repeat step 3. (You must download
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    printer automatically reserve memory for I/O buffering. (For each megabyte of memory added to the printer, 100 kilobytes are reserved.) To speed network you change the I/O Buffer setting, all downloaded resources (such as fonts or macros) will need to be downloaded again, unless they are stored on an
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    . See Figure 24 for orientation and location of the EIO card or optional mass storage device, such as an optional hard disk. Use HP Web JetAdmin to delete files from a mass storage device. For more information, see the printer software help. Figure 24 Installing EIO Cards or Mass Storage Devices
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    printers that use PCL 5e printer drivers. The printer has the ability to print vector graphics using the HP-GL/ 2 graphics language. Printing in the HP-GL/2 language requires that the printer leave PCL language and enter HP-GL/2 mode, which can be done by sending the printer PCL code. Some software
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    appear on your screen as shown here. You must use the exact character and case specified for PCL printer commands. Figure D-1 displays the elements of a typical printer command (in this instance, a command for page orientation). Escape character (begins escape sequence) Value field (contains both
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    escape sequence string. There are three important rules to follow when combining code: 1 The first two characters after the ? character (the parameterized sequence string that would be sent to the printer to select legal paper, landscape orientation, and 8 lines per inch: ?&l3A?&l1O?&l8D
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    for symbol set and point size. These variables must be filled in or the printer will use defaults. For example, if you want a symbol set that contains common symbol set codes are listed in the table on page D-7. Fonts are either "fixed" or "proportional" in spacing. The printer contains both fixed
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    binding 2 = Duplex (2-sided) with short edge binding 0 = prints or ejects current page 1 = Tray 2 2 = manual feed, paper 3 = manual feed, envelope 4 = Tray 1 5 = Tray 3 7 = auto select 20 = Tray 4 1 = Executive 2 = Letter 3 = Legal 6 = 11 x 17 17 = 16K 18 = JIS EXEC 19 = 8K 25 = A5 26 = A4 27 = A3
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    ?Y 0 = Enable 1 = Disable n/a ?Z n/a Enter PCL Mode Enter HP-GL/2 Mode ?%#A ?%#B 0 = Use previous PCL cursor position 1 = Use current HP-GL/2 pen position 0 = Use previous HP-GL/2 pen position 1 = Use current PCL cursor position Language Selection Programming Hints D-6 Printer Commands ENWW
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    PCL Printer Commands (Continued) Font Selection Function Command Options (#) Symbol Sets2 ?(# 8U = HP Roman-8 Symbol Set 10U = IBM Layout (PC-8) (code page 437) Default Symbol Set 12U = IBM Layout for Europe (PC-850) (code page 850) 8M = Math-8 19U = Windows 3.1 Latin 1 9E = Windows 3.1 Latin
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    D-8 Printer Commands ENWW
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    for the HP LaserJet 5100 and HP LaserJet 5100tn. For ordering information, see page 9. You can use the embedded Web server to view printer and network status and manage printing functions from your computer instead of from the printer control panel or printer management software. The following
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    lights and buttons are also displayed, so you can change the printer control panel menu settings from this page. Consumable life levels and the input tray media configuration are also displayed. • Configuration page The printer configuration page is displayed from this site in the embedded Web
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    and links to the HP website for ordering supplies is also displayed. • Contact information page The name and e-mail address of the primary point of contact for information about the printer is entered into this page. The primary point of contact is usually the network administrator. • Security page
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    configuration parameters for this printer. • Access control page This page allows an administrator to limit client system access to this printer. • Diagnostic pages These pages provide access to network statistics and configuration page settings useful for troubleshooting. E-4 Embedded Web Server
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    printer driver help A paper tray that is able to adapt to more than one size of media. All trays used in the printer are adjustable. A circuit board that holds extra memory chips for the printer. The ability to execute a function graphically without typing a command. For example, in the Windows
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    a question mark symbol) in the printer software. HP's PostScript 3 emulation. A printer language provided with the printer. In this user's guide, paper size refers to the dimensions of a sheet of paper or other print media. A computer program or package developed for sale to the general public. In
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    250-sheet tray A-5 500-sheet tray A-6 duplex printing accessory A-7 Tray 1 A-4 Tray 2 A-5 card stock guidelines A-14 printing specifications A-13 see also custom-size paper carriage return setting B-10 cartridges, see print cartridges CFG IPX/SPX setting B-18 CFG Link setting B-19 CFG Network
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    HP software 19 installing preferences 17 customizing Tray 1 operation 55 custom-size paper card stock, types of A-13 guidelines for printing 50 loading in 500-sheet tray 48 margins 50 orientation 38 paper specifications A-6 printing 26, 50 setting paper size 50 D dark printing, setting toner
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    features, printer 2 feeding paper, problems with 98, A-8 file directory, printing B-3 file system full 84 500-sheet tray (optional) loading 31 loading custom-size paper 48 ordering 9 paper orientation 39 paper specifications A-6 printing by type and size of paper 57 printing rotated paper 45 fixed
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    panel 21 paper trays 57 loose toner, troubleshooting 93, A-8 M Macintosh Job Retention 59 PPDs 17 printer drivers 21, 53 printing problems 100 selecting alternate PPD 102 software for 21 troubleshooting flowchart 100 maintaining the printer 67 maintenance kit description 68 ordering 11 warranty 68
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    -size paper 47 envelopes A-11 Tray 1 A-4 misformed characters, troubleshooting 93 models of printer 5 MS Windows 3.1, 95, or NT help 20 printer drivers 17 software 19 multi-purpose paper, ordering 9 multi-purpose tray, see Tray 1 N naming printer from embedded Web server E-2 from HP LaserJet Utility
  • HP 5100 | HP LaserJet 5100 Series - User Guide - Page 184
    A-13 HP brand 9 manually feeding 56 ordering 9 orientation 39 orientation for duplexing 36 orientation for special paper 38 printing by type and size 57 printing guidelines A-8 problems with A-8 sizes and weights supported A-4 special types, orientation 38 specifications A-2 Tray 1, specifications
  • HP 5100 | HP LaserJet 5100 Series - User Guide - Page 185
    17 installing 17 obtaining most recent 18 selecting 18, 20 software 19 switching languages 20 troubleshooting 96 using features 53 printer information, displayed on configuration page 106 printer languages allocating memory C-6 dedicating memory to B-12 selecting default B-11 printer maintenance kit
  • HP 5100 | HP LaserJet 5100 Series - User Guide - Page 186
    LaserJet Utility for Macintosh 21 HP Web Jetadmin 22, 58 included with printer 16 Macintosh 21 Macintosh printer drivers 21 obtaining most recent 18 troubleshooting print problems 96, 97 Windows 19 spacing for default paper size B-9 special paper manually feeding 56 printing with 38 specifications
  • HP 5100 | HP LaserJet 5100 Series - User Guide - Page 187
    weight for paper 250-sheet tray A-5 500-sheet tray A-6 duplex printing accessory A-7 Tray 1 A-4 Tray 2 A-5 weight, paper equivalence table A-9 Wide A4 setting B-10 wide format printing 2 Windows help 20 HP WebJetadmin software support 22 Job Retention 59 printer drivers 17, 19 software 19 Windows NT
  • HP 5100 | HP LaserJet 5100 Series - User Guide - Page 188
  • HP 5100 | HP LaserJet 5100 Series - User Guide - Page 189
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